About

About the Artist

Art Meier’s love for photography began on Long Island, New York, in 1977. Just two years later, a move to the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley opened a new chapter in his artistic journey. Surrounded by floral landscapes, flowing waterways, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife, he came to see photography not just as documentation, but as an expressive art form. While the outdoors has always been an endless source of inspiration, his studio work in still life remains equally close to heart.

For Art, life behind the lens is a triangle of creative opportunity: vision, light, and emotion. Each scene becomes a canvas where light is invited to dance—shaping an image that begins as a fleeting moment but aspires to become timeless. The evolution of digital photography has expanded this creative freedom even further, offering tools and techniques far beyond the traditional darkroom and unlocking boundless new ways to express the passion that has guided him for decades.

Born in 1955, Art has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the world of photography. He still proudly owns the very camera that captured his earliest baby pictures, along with an original, unused flash bulb—a personal reminder of where his journey began.

As an art photographer, his goal is always to create images that not only stand out in color and vibrancy but also stir something within the viewer. He often explores the power of restraint—reducing color, softening clarity, and introducing gentle hues to evoke subtle emotion. A bouquet of roses, for example, does not always need bold color to move the heart; sometimes it is the softness of tone or the quiet suggestion of shadow that tells the truest story. Yet when the moment calls for striking color, he embraces it fully to honor the narrative within the scene.

Ultimately, Art believes the essence of fine art photography lies in imagining the final image before the shutter is ever pressed—shaping light, tone, and composition into something that speaks beyond the visual. His aim is to create photography that lingers not just in the eye, but in the spirit—art that you don’t merely see, but deeply feel.