A Life Summary Up To This Point
Steph FigPope is a California-based adventure photographer turned visual artist whose work explores the often intersecting experiences of adventure, memory, and nostalgia.
The beginning of their career focused heavily on adventures while camping and hiking, particularly in the American southwest. Then, after a two year hiatus, Steph came back with a new spin on their photo style. Incorporating more of Life in their shots, and branching out from adventure photography to overall visual arts, they expanded their artistic horizon to incorporate more of the creative ideas they’d like to see manifest.
Their photo philosophy is treating digital like film, and all techniques used are done before the camera shutter click. No photoshop, no digital manipulation. Although photography will always be their main visual medium, they also incorporate elements of flow and decorative arts. This new style continues to evolve with a renewed focus on exploring mixed media as representations of past, present, and future nostalgia.
Their work has been featured in galleries and exhibitions around the world, including showings in the US, the UK, Greece, Ireland, and Brazil.
Steph loves to learn and be inspired by fellow creatives, as well as from the journeys we all go through in life. You can find them at Venice Beach, walking along the waves and happy that they’re finally home :)