Aaron Ellingsen is a landscape photographer from North Bend, Oregon. Living on the Oregon Coast for 28 years has fueled the fire behind his photographic vision. Aaron's style focuses on the drama and beauty that the Oregon landscape can provide. Although relatively new to photography, Aaron is steadily gaining popularity with his bold and vibrant images.
Glowing sunset light, dynamic crashing waves, and surreal light effects are the result of a disciplined dedication to catch the fleeting moments in time that go casually unnoticed by the untrained eye. Long exposures are used to create scenes that many times only the camera can see. Fluid and dynamic seas against static and unmovable coastland are a favorite subject for this technique.
Wide-angle lenses help to further immerse the viewer into the image, giving the impression of physically being there. With strict attention to the fundamental elements of photography such as composition, quality of light, and exposure, the natural chaos of nature can be carefully formed into an overall visually impacting scene.
Considerable time and effort go into each photo that Aaron creates. Often that means very long hours and enduring harsh conditions that turn most others homeward. Other times, it means multiple photo outings to try to catch the perfect moment when nature is at its best
