Greg Lawson (photographer)

Greg Lawson (born 1944[1]) is an American photographer currently based in Sedona, Arizona. As an avid natural history enthusiast, Lawson focuses primarily on nature, wildlife, travel, and landscape photography.[2][3] Lawson's works have been featured in many newspapers across the United States, such as the Santa Cruz Sentinel[4], Santa Barbara News-Press[5], The San Diego Union-Tribune[6], Sedona Red Rock News[7], Verde Independent[8], Honolulu Star-Bulletin[9], among others.

Greg Lawson
Born1944
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States[1]
Known forPhotography (landscape, wildlife, travel)
WebsiteOfficial website

Life and career

Lawson's interest in photography began at the age of 14 when he received a camera from his mother while he was living in New York City.[8][10] His interest in photography has continued ever since as Lawson built up a photography career spanning more than five decades.[7]

Greg Lawson has operated ten photographic art galleries in Southern California[11][6] and Arizona, and currently operates a gallery in Sedona, Arizona that has become a popular tourist attraction.[8][12] Other popular tourist attractions in Sedona operated by Lawson include the West Sedona Gallereum and the Art Tasting Room in uptown Sedona.[13]

Some of Lawson's photography techniques include the aluminum transfer method, where images are produced on aluminum sheets.[14]

Media

Lawson's production company, Terrestrial Public Media, produces a weekly talk show called "Skylight" currently broadcast in Phoenix, Arizona.[15][16] "Skylight" features arts-related interviews and also discusses the philosophy of art, including philosophical topics such as Lawson's "Principle Movement" on how humanity is guided by basic principles such as empathy and loyalty.[17][18]

Lawson also publishes "Sedona ArtSource," a biannual publication about the arts and artists in Sedona, Arizona.[19][20]

Books

Lawson has authored more than 50 books[7] on natural history, geography, and travel. Many of the books feature landscape and wildlife photography in the American Southwest[21], while others focus on national parks.[22] Some of his selected books are:

  • 2013. Sedona - The Nature of the Place. ISBN 978-0976219743
  • 2009. Fine As San Diego. ISBN 978-0976219705
  • 2009. Star Struck: Texas Impressions. ISBN 978-0976219736
  • 2008. California in the Beginning. ISBN 978-0976219798
  • 2007. One For All: an introduction to the principles model. Carl Solway Gallery.
  • 2007. Topical Storm. Dody Books.
  • 2006. AZ Is: Arizona Imagery. ISBN 978-0976219712
  • 2005. Natural States. ISBN 978-0976219750
  • 2005. Sedona: The Nature of the Place. ISBN 978-0976219743
  • 2005. Americana Photography. ISBN 978-0976219750
  • 1990. Oh California. ISBN 978-0916251345
  • 1989. Palm Springs Oasis. ISBN 978-0916251406
  • 1987. San Diego County. ISBN 978-0976219750
  • 1985. San Diego. ISBN 978-0916251260
  • 1984. Los Angeles. ISBN 978-0960670499
  • 1983. California. ISBN 978-0960670468
  • 1981. Hawaii. ISBN 978-0916251413
  • 1981. Beauty Spot Santa Barbara. ISBN 978-0960670413

References
  1. Art Discover: Greg Lawson
  2. "'Practical Naturalist' Greg Lawson to address Sedona Camera Club". Camp Verde Bugle. April 17, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  3. Greg Lawson – Landscape Photography
  4. "Oh California". Santa Cruz Sentinel. 134 (162). July 6, 1990. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  5. Milkes, Tina (March 6, 1982). "Book glows with beauty". Santa Barbara News-Press.
  6. Aguirre, Adrienne A. (July 7, 2004). "Evening art walk added to 2nd Saturday". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  7. Pardiac, Andrew (June 3, 2016). "Go on world tour with state photographers". Sedona Red Rock News. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  8. "Face-to-face animal encounters at Greg Lawson Galleries". The Verde Independent. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  9. Robinson-Cox, Clarice (December 7, 1986). "A Coffee Table Collection for the Holidays".
  10. "Capturing a Sense of Place". Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  11. Fark, Bill (July 7, 2004). "July art scene includes two new Escondido galleries". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  12. Greg Lawson Galleries
  13. Greg Lawson Galleries. Artzii.
  14. Lundin, Eric (March 6, 2019). "Fine art photography meets metals technology". The Fabricator. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  15. Trombetta, Lynn Alison (July 4, 2018). "Choosing Greatness to Change Your Life". Choosing Greatness. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  16. The Skylight Show
  17. Kushner, Andy (March 11, 2019). "Greg Lawson: Photography and Love Of The Planet". The Wedding Biz. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  18. Lawson, Greg. One for All: An Introduction to The Principle Movement. Carl Solway Gallery, 2007.
  19. "Enjoy special events at 1st Friday in the Galleries". Camp Verde Bugle. January 27, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  20. Sedona ArtSource
  21. "Greg Lawson Americana Photography Gift Books". PR Web. December 3, 2009. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  22. "National Park Centennial Spotlight at Greg Lawson Galleries". The Verde Independent. August 4, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
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