Kim Ashley

I don’t want my photographs to pose as art.
I want them to communicate.

Background. As a professional photographer living in Albuquerque, I enjoy hiking and traveling throughout New Mexico and the American Southwest. I am an outdoor and portrait photographer, inspired by the region’s stunning landscapes, wildlife, and multicultural traditions. My mission is to capture iconic images of the land and its people.

My first experience with photography began 40 years ago in the U.S. Army where I was trained as a combat photographer and worked as a darkroom technician and photojournalist. Since then, my photography has evolved from the realistic images of journalism to the more expressionistic images of fine art.

Author. I am also the author of Photographing Albuquerque, a 70-page travel and photo guidebook, that takes the reader to the best photo sights around Albuquerque and also provides numerous photo tips on how to turn ordinary snapshots into compelling images.

Exhibits & Awards
• Governor’s Gallery, State Capitol Building, Santa Fe, NM (2007)
Individual Show: Exhibit of Native American Children in Traditional Dress
• Albuquerque—The Magazine (March 2008)
Feature article
• New Mexico Magazine (February 2009)
Photo competition winner—Honorable Mention
• Albuquerque ARTS Magazine (July 2009)
Photo competition winner—First Place
• New Mexico State Fair (2009)
Photo Competition winner—Professional Division—2nd Place.

For more photos, I invite you to check out my website at www.kimashleyphotos.com. Thank you.

Website: www.kimashleyphotos.com