Stirring Stillness - Rich Ackerman

About this episode

Roy Atkinson interviews photographer Rich Ackerman about his work capturing fragile ecosystems and his philosophy of 'stirring stillness'.

In this episode of the Reach Your Do Point® podcast, host Roy Atkinson interviews Rich Ackerman, a photographer and owner of Image with Vision, Inc. They discuss Rich's journey in photography, focusing on his work that captures the beauty of fragile ecosystems, particularly the Tongass Forest in Alaska and the dunes of Lake Michigan. Rich shares his philosophy of 'stirring stillness' through his art, the importance of environmental awareness, and the unique ecosystems he has documented. The conversation also touches on the significance of access to natural spaces and the artistic choice of black and white photography. Rich's books: https://www.imagewithvision.com/books

People in this episode

Host: Roy Atkinson

Guest: Rich Ackerman

Topics covered

• photography
• environmental awareness
• ecosystems
• artistic philosophy
• black and white photography

Keywords

• photography
• environment
• Tongass Forest
• Lake Michigan
• black and white photography
• Rich Ackerman
• Image with Vision

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Image with Vision, Inc.

Places: Tongass Forest, Alaska, Lake Michigan

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