ELI MCFADDEN

b. 1977, ONTARIO, CANADA

CITIZEN: CANADA / US

BASED: PARK CITY, UTAH

Eli is an award-winning fine art photographer recognized for his exceptional ability to capture the etherial essence of nature's beauty through his evocative imagery. Born in Canada and currently residing in the majestic mountain ranges of the American West, Eli's artistic endeavors revolve around capturing the hidden allure of the natural world. With a diverse background in fashion and entertainment photography, Eli's creative journey led him to delve into the realm of fine art and still life, driven by a profound connection to nature, and a quest for introspection.

Fascinated by organic subjects, Eli's work explores the intricate details of the natural environment. Leveraging vintage lenses passed down from his grandfather, he has developed a unique approach to macro photography, unveiling hidden nuances and abstract compositions. The resulting photographs possess a mesmerizing fluidity and painterly quality, inviting viewers to embark on a personal voyage of interpretation and self-discovery.

Grounded in a reverence for solitude, Eli's artistic process often unfolds during the late midnight hours. Meticulously crafting each artwork, he seeks to elicit deep emotions and contemplation through color and composition. By adhering to a principled approach that minimizes digital manipulation, Eli maintains a steadfast commitment to authenticity, allowing the raw beauty of his photographs to speak volumes.

Eli McFadden's contributions to the realm of fine art photography have garnered international acclaim and recognition, most recently receiving nominations in the Fine Art Photo Awards, the International Color Awards, and the prestigious International Photography Awards, showcasing his artistic excellence and vision in fine art photography. His remarkable artistry and unwavering commitment to capturing the spellbinding essence of the natural world have established Eli McFadden as a visionary and trailblazing fine art photographer.

* Works held in private collections *

  • The works contained here were produced using a photographic method called macro photography. This consists of using lenses to magnify and photograph extremely small objects in an attempt to cast light onto a world that would otherwise be too small to see. This method also creates a sense of fluidity within the photographs, which is used to help blur the lines between a photograph and a painting.

    I am specifically interested in creating images that provoke the viewer from within, that are more than just images seen, but self-discoveries, a Rorschach test of sorts. I try to give the viewer the chance to see what they want to see within each image, not what they are told to see. The only boundaries are set within the viewer’s own mind.

    With this work I have chosen to use strict caution as to keep the images as natural as they were when they were photographed. They are shot digitally and then adjustments are made only to the digital negative itself, no further. The photos are never brought out of their raw state and into any sort of image editing program such as Photoshop. I feel that this method tells so much more into what was originally captured photographically versus what could have been manipulated digitally. I also believe that this adds to the viewers experience and to the honesty of the photos themselves.

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