Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (Photo: Kevin McNeal)
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For 13 years, the Photo Cascadia collective has brought together some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest photographers. These seven photographers, who all have their own thriving businesses, formed the collective to promote the area’s natural beauty and encourage its conservation. After the successful release of their first book in 2020, Photo Cascadia is back with an incredible tribute to the Washington state landscape.
Washington Evergreen is a collection of 200 photographs that showcase the beauty of Washington. From the majestic Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound to the soaring peaks of Mt. Ranier, these landscapes are testament to the diverse environments that define the Pacific Northwest. For Photo Cascadia’s seven photographers – Erin Babnik, Sean Bagshaw, David Cobb, Adrian Klein, Kevin McNeal, Chip Phillips and Zach Schnepf – these environments are a constant source of inspiration.
“As nature photographers, we find endless inspiration in Washington’s amazing variety of outdoor environments, from the rugged to the pastoral, and also in those areas where urban elements are charmingly combined with nature,” Babnik tells My Modern Met.
“The state has plenty to offer anyone looking for a unique landscape, but its pronounced seasonal variability and ever-changing light quality also make it worthwhile for repeat visits. Washington truly is a haven for photographers as well as lovers of outdoor activities thanks to the state’s lush natural beauty.”
To ensure, that Washington Evergreen To capture the full breadth of the state’s natural beauty, the photographers searched their archives and then compiled a list of all the sites they felt were missing. The collective then set about photographing the missing areas to ensure Washington was fully represented.
The result is a rich, varied view of Washington and all it has to offer. Through the lenses of these photographers, we can see the harsh, natural environment. The collective hopes that this work will encourage readers to go out and explore these areas for themselves and join the effort to preserve them for future generations.
Washington Evergreen will be released on October 25, 2022 and is currently available for pre-order.
The Photo Cascadia collective has been photographing the Pacific Northwest for 13 years.
The Enchantments, Alpine Lake Wilderness. (Photo: Zack Schnepf)
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park (Photo: Kevin McNeal)
Palouse Hills at Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (Photo: Chip Phillips)
Sucia Island (Photo: Adrian Klein)
your new book, Washington Evergreenis a collection of 200 photos exploring the state’s natural beauty.
Kettle Range at Sherman Pass (Photo: Chip Phillips)
Beacon Rock State Park (Photo: Sean Bagshaw)
Olympic National Park (Photo: Erin Babnik)
View of Mt Rainier from the Goat Rocks Wilderness. (Photo: David Cobb)
