LightingByOthers

Brad Nelson Bio

I entered the world of photography as a hobbyist in my younger years in the mountains of Colorado where I was raised. My family has a strong affinity for all things outdoors, so naturally I followed suit. While adventuring in the Colorado wilderness there are always wonderful views to behold and I began capturing them on my first point and shoot digital camera. I have had a lot of exposure to the works of John Fielder and other similar artists which have become inspiration for taking epic photos of the natural landscapes. I began taking my camera with me everywhere I went, so long as it wasn’t a burden, and this allowed me to take photos of anything and everything I came across.

While attending The University of Colorado, I began more seriously testing my abilities with photography in my day to day life. I expanded my selection of cameras and began to experiment with subjects and various techniques. In my time at the university I also acquired a bachelor of science in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Illumination Engineering. Throughout the courses in illumination engineering, students learn many technical and biological principles that allow them to understand light and the way the mind perceives it. These principles are often thought about by photographers because the camera behaves similarly to our eyes. With this knowledge of light, biology, and architecture I am able to capture the feeling of a building or space in a timeless photograph.