Shayne Skower Photography - Fine Art Nature Photography from the Heart of West Marin
Some photographers take pictures. Shayne Skower captures something rarer - the feeling of standing at the edge of the wild California coast as the moon rises over the water, the breath-catching moment when light breaks through fog over Mt. Tamalpais, the split second when a great egret takes flight over Bolinas Lagoon. His fine art prints bring the wilderness to your walls, and once you have seen them, the difference between a photograph and a piece of art becomes unmistakably clear.
Based in Marin County and deeply rooted in the landscapes of West Marin, Shayne Skower has built an international reputation for nature and landscape photography that is as meditative as it is technically masterful - work that does not just document the natural world but distills its most transcendent moments into images meant to last a lifetime.
A Career Forged in Film, Refined in the Digital Age
Shayne has been working behind the lens for more than 20 years, starting originally as a film photographer. His darkroom training in the 1990s plays a strong role in his work today. That analog foundation gives his images a quality of light and patience that is increasingly rare in an era of instant photography. His very first day shooting with a digital camera, he went to the Golden Gate Bridge to experiment - and one of those images was published by Marin Magazine in the bridge's 75th anniversary issue. It was a sign of things to come.
Featured in National Geographic, Time Magazine and Marin Magazine
Shayne's photography has been recognized worldwide, earning attention from National Geographic and Marin Magazine among many other publications and galleries. His fine art prints have been featured in Time Magazine, National Geographic, and Marin Magazine - recognition that speaks to both the technical excellence and emotional power of his work. Being spotlighted by National Geographic's Your Shot program, one of the most competitive photography platforms in the world, placed him among an elite international community of visual artists.
The Work - Moonsets, Sunrises, Wildlife, and the Soul of Northern California
Shayne's goal with every image is simple and profound: he wants people to look at his photographs and feel relieved, if only for a split second, and forget the chaos of the world long enough to feel at peace. That intention is felt in every frame. His subjects are the landscapes and wildlife of Northern California - the rugged Marin coastline, moonlit cliffs above the Pacific, the tidal rhythms of Bolinas Lagoon, and wildlife caught in unguarded moments of beauty - all rendered with the patience and precision of someone who understands that the best natural light waits for no one.
His annual West Marin exhibitions feature a wide variety of large-scale, limited-edition, museum-quality prints focusing on the nature of Northern California - moonsets, sunrises, and a close look at the wildlife of Marin caught in action. These are not reproductions or open-edition prints; they are true limited-edition fine art pieces, each one a collectible that appreciates in rarity as editions sell.
Annual Exhibitions Across West Marin
Shayne holds annual galleries of his own in Marin County, bringing his work directly to the community that inspires it. His recurring exhibitions at the Bolinas Gallery and other West Marin venues have become anticipated events on the local arts calendar - a chance to see his large-scale prints in person, meet the artist himself, and experience what it feels like when a photograph stops you in your tracks.
Limited Edition Prints - Available Online and by Commission
Shayne's prints are available through his website in a range of sizes and formats, from intimate pieces to dramatic large-format gallery prints that anchor an entire room. Every print is produced to museum-quality standards - archival inks, premium substrates, and the same obsessive attention to detail that defines his work behind the camera.
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Pro tip: For a one-of-a-kind statement piece, contact Shayne for a custom fine art print tailored to your space. He can match size, palette, and subject from his Northern California archive to suit your interior.
