Oklahoma based nature and conservation photographer Kim Baker has been photographing the diverse landscape of her native state for over 25 years “The land of Oklahoma, its rivers, lakes, mountains and prairies inspire me; I feel like I have barely scratched the surface of amazing places to photograph in Oklahoma”.
One of Kim’s enduring goals is to help dispel the myth that the land of Oklahoma is a barren landscape with little aesthetic value. With so much ecological and geological diversity, Oklahoma is truly a photographer’s paradise.
The core of Kim’s photographic philosophy is to capture dynamic photographs with magnificent light – eliminating the need for unnatural looking post processing after the shutter has been tripped. To take advantage of the best light a photographer needs to get out early and stay out late.
In Kim’s nature photography workshops, she shares her techniques for capturing stunning photographs, including the use of design elements that draws the viewers eye into the picture. Learn Kim’s tips for getting out on the Oklahoma land and bringing back pictures that truly represent its beautiful reality.
Fall 2012 Workshop Update.
Thank you to those who have expressed interest in my nature photography workshops.
I will not be offering 2012 Fall workshops. I am taking time to get out in the field this fall season! Take the opportunity to get out and capture your own great shots this fall season.
Please check back soon for my Spring 2013 nature and landscape photography workshop schedule.
Kim’s 2011- 2012 Oklahoma nature photography workshop schedule
May 2012 – Photographing Chickasaw National Recreational Area: Land, Wood, Waterfalls
November 12, 2011 – Photographing Roman Nose: Mesas, Waterfalls, and WPA Architecture
November 19, 2011 – Photographing Red Rock Canyon: Red Rock, Trails, and Trees.
Kim, I saw some of your photographs on TV recently. I’m not qualified to judge but those were great in my eyes. I caught an early sunrise across Greenleaf Lake in one photo a few years ago and I’m very proud of it. I would be glad to share it with you if you like. Bertie
Being the brillant computer expert that I am, I skillfully lost your E-mail response indicating you would lke to see my photo of sunrise at Greenleaf Lake. Please resend as I don’t have your E-mail address. I would like to call the photo “Another Day God has given us” . Bertie
For Kim Baker,
Regarding your plans for “May 2012 – Photographing Chickasaw National Recreational Area: Land, Wood, Waterfalls”, I would like offer my assistance/participation on this. I have a life-long love of Nature with particular a passion for rivers and wetlands. I live in Ada, OK (since 1988), where I worked 21 years at the US EPA R.S. Kerr Research Laboratory as an analytical chemist. Since 2004 I have become a serious fine art photographer and have been the professional photographer (member) at the Ada “Old Bank Gallery” (closed this year due to the economy) where I had two shows and sold many of my framed photographs … primarily of the South Canadian River. Secondarily, my focus has been the Chickasaw National Recreational Area, which I have photographed, year-around, since 2004. Many of my photographs while initially realistic, gravitate toward abstract editing in order to better study and expose the less appreciated wonders of Nature. Just like Ansel Adams and yourself, I wish to show this kind of beauty. Wonder first … then caring. That is the power of Nature’s beauty. I plan to visit the Paseo Art District this week and the Visions Art Gallery and will purchase a copy of “The Illinois River Survey: A Visual Record”, in support of your efforts to protect our rivers and watersheds. I wish you continued success on this vital work.
I’ve taken a number of pictures around Oklahoma while driving to and from some of my jobs and I posted a few of those on the above website. There are a lot of beautiful sights to photograph in Oklahoma. I was wondering if you might be able to look them over and provide any comments. I have others besides those but I posted ones that I felt were probably the best. I also have a gallery with some photos I took while I was over in the New England area.
Thanks!
Kim, I enjoy your work and was wondering if you’ll be having more photography workshops in 2012. I missed out on the ones you had this past fall. As an amateur photographer, I’d love the opportunity to go out in the field with you and improve my shooting skills.
Howdy! I really love your website and your photography.
would like to learn photography, I live in oklahoma