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Artist Statement:
I'm a Wyoming photographer who
has worked in the medium for
over 30 years. I started my
career in the Air Force,
managed a couple of camera
stores, then worked for the
state of Wyoming as senior
photographer for nearly 16
years. Although my work
entailed everything from
photgraphing the governor to
working with law enforcement,
my greatest joy was taking
pictures used to promote this
diversely scenic and wide-open
state. Its large and untamed
wilderness expanses and
wildlife could occupy a
photographer for several
lifetimes. After the loss of
my first wife to cancer, I
left the employment of the
state to start teaching photo
workshops and pursuing my own
artistic ideas. It was the
best move I had ever made.
When I'm not in the field
trying new things, I teach
workshops on wildflower, fall
color, scenic/landscape,and
sky photography.
Since I started making some of
my own equipment to do
panorama landscapes, I've
found new and challenging ways
to incorporate my traditional
photography with digital
technology. The panorama
print featured on this site is
my premier piece, but not my
last. Living and working in
Wyoming for a lifetime, I've
catalouged ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
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Artist Galleries:
Deselms Original Fine Art
Gallery Cheyenne, Wy
Indigo Gallery
Ft.
Collins, CO
Framemaster Gallery
Cheyenne,
Wy...
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Artist Reviews:
Magazine Article
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Newspaper
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Jerry Geist Biography:
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Age
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57
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Evangelical Christian |
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| Education |
Graduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Photography Color
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
The beauty of God's creation |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Jerry Geist was born in 1951 in Ft. Collins, CO. At the tender age of two months his parents moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming where he has lived since, nurturing his love for this remarkable state. Growing up he seized every opportunity to hunt, fish, hike and camp throughout the state, so it seemed a natural choice to pick a career that allowed him to enjoy his home and passion for Wyoming.
At nineteen Jerry enlisted in the Air Force to receive his first formal training as a photographer. His military work afforded him many opportunities including aerial photography, a skill used often in his later career. Following his discharge, he got his first job managing a camera department at a local retail store. That first job led to yet another position managing a camera store in Cheyenne, WY. He continued his studies and worked tirelessly to develop his skills and to photograph his beloved home.
In 1977 he was hired as a photographer for the state of Wyoming which required travel throughout the state, expanding his opportunities while developing an even greater appreciation for Wyoming's diverse, natural beauty. His work was included in publications ranging from state highway maps to the Game and Fish Department's 'Wyoming Wildlife' magazine, the Travel Commission tourist informational brochures as well as some national publications. His pictures included portraits of the state's Governors and even some pictures of President Reagan. Some of his special memories were the times he spent with his best friend, a state Grizzly Bear biologist, trapping and relocating bears. Those times made an indelible mark in his mind and resulted in some very special images. He ended his state career in 1994 after sixteen years, holding the position of senior photographer.
After a 25 year hiatus from school he finished his art degree then began teaching photo workshops to enthusiastic students. For several years he developed and taught workshops on wildflower photography, scenic / landscape photography, fall colors, sky photography and even a 16 week introduction to photography. He organized and led 10 day field trips to Yellowstone for his most dedicated students, exposing them to the long and often arduous days of a professional photographer.
Now, once again he is working on his personal collection of images of Wyoming. He has committed to put together a body of work to share with those who love the Wyoming outdoors. 'Images of Wyoming' is his personal vision of the creation in the unique and diverse beauty that is Wyoming.
Jerry's current collection of Wyoming images include over 900 portfolio prints including a Buffalo gallery dedicated to his favorite large animal. Other special work includes an 8' wide limited edition print - 'The Teton/Snake River Panorama' and a 2006 Art Award print of a bison and a steam locomotive that is a remembrance of the decimation of the great herds with the coming of the railroads to the American West.
Jerry continues to shoot new photographs to add to his porfolios as he travels the state discovering new images of Wyoming.
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