Doug Parks – Artist Spotlight

Who are you and what do you do? 

I am Doug Parks and I am a fine art landscape photographer in Northern California.

Why do you do what you do?

I have always had a love of photography. I came into the business as a camera repair person. I also worked in photography retail and in a photo lab.

What themes do you pursue?

I love landscapes of all types. I rarely depart from landscapes but can do so from time to time. But most of my work is with natural light and not studio lighting.

Describe a real life situation that inspired you.

In 1964 I travelled to Yellowstone with my family on a camping vacation. I was awestruck by the park and vowed to return in later years.

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

I worked for a number of years in IT as a network engineer for a large corporation and a Systems Engineer for a networking equipment manufacturer.

What are your hobbies?

I play golf from time to time and just enjoy hiking with or without my camera.