Photography Section May Meeting
- Wed, May 8, 2024 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
- Photo Section
- Denver
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In the heart of Boulder, Colorado, Rob Lantz is a nature photographer whose work reflects a deep connection to the local landscapes that surround him. With a keen eye for the dramatic interplay of light and color, Rob crafts images that are as much about capturing a moment as they are about evoking the emotion and majesty of being present in the natural world. His approach, blending one-site composites to create bold, immersive scenes, invites viewers to step into the frame, to stand where he stood, and to see what he saw with as much wonder and awe.
Photography for Rob is not just a profession but a journey that began with a camera in high school, leading to a Fine Arts degree from the Art Institute of Dallas. While life took him on diverse paths—from computer programming to entrepreneurship in both Texas and the Virgin Islands—his heart remained tethered to photography. Settling in Boulder was a return to his artistic roots, where he immersed himself once more in the art community.
Despite a rich and varied career, Rob is perhaps most passionate about a project that feels like his calling: capturing the ethereal beauty of solar and lunar eclipses. This venture started in 2017, when the first total solar eclipse he witnessed ignited a fascination that would define his latest artistic chapter. Rob employs meticulous planning and multiple cameras to document not just the celestial event but its impact on the earthly landscape, creating images that are as much about the eclipse as they are about the sense of place they convey.
Beyond his camera, Rob is a community-oriented artist, having founded R Gallery + Wine Bar to celebrate local art in all its forms. His work and his gallery have become fixtures in Boulder, reflecting his commitment to the local art scene and his belief in the power of art to connect and uplift.
As Rob continues to explore the interface between the earth and the cosmos through his photography, he remains a humble observer of the universe's grandeur, dedicated to sharing the beauty he sees with others. His journey is a reminder that sometimes, the most profound experiences come from looking up at the sky from the very place we stand.