THE ARTIST | JOSEPH AMARAL FINE ART
I provide an experience of the natural world meant to illuminate the detail in spaces that might otherwise go unnoticed. Through the art of photography and unique use of light, I reveal beautiful places and experiences that evoke an emotional response.
From an early age, I developed a knack for adventure and wanderlust, with the unexplained urge to experience more and more places in the world. I discovered my first career passion by the age of twelve, where I vowed to become a film director and tell stories behind the camera. I had no clue it would transform into a career in storytelling in the form of a fine art nature photography.
After studying four years of Cinematography at Fitchburg State University in Central Massachusetts, I accepted film roles that would take me all over the globe for productions with HBO, Showtime, Skydance Media, and Amazon. I was exposed to different cultures and lifestyles that opened my eyes to the world and influenced how I chose to live my own. Being a seasoned filmmaker, it was natural for me to pick up a still photography camera and begin documenting my journeys in a unique manner. Ideas developed into experimentation. Experimentation evolved into passion. Passion matured into a business. By adapting my existing skills as a cinematographer, I quickly trained myself the advanced techniques needed to capture scenes optimized for creating large format fine art prints.
I truly enjoy putting my work out there for others to experience. I find it fascinating when others interpret it differently than I do. The process of capturing something special and investing the proper time and care into crafting a piece of artwork for others to interpret on their own is a beautiful thing. It is incredibly gratifying and the main reason I do what I do.
Mother Nature and the great outdoors have so much to offer us. Through the art of photography, we can reveal these beautiful places and experiences, designed to be shared with the world.