Ric Steininger was born in Canberra,
Australia
He is a self-taught photographer
who used his first expeditions as a university degree. He studied “the natural”
world in relation to capturing it on film.
Angel
Michaelmas Cay, on the Great Barrier Reef
His first exhibition was in January
1997 at the Sheraton Mirage, Port Douglas, Australia. He had great success and
by May 1997, Ric opened up his first gallery in Cairns, Australia.
Golden Maui Dreams
Ric is inspired by the natural
world, he travels extensively for the sole reason of capturing something
unique, something “painted by Nature”.
Jade
Japan
”I take great delight in that my
work gives me an excuse to get out and explore some of the most beautiful and
dramatic places in the world. I love the challenge of dealing with all the
natural elements and the chance moments that arise that allow me to capture
what nature has presented. What is truly rewarding to me is not only
discovering the scene in the first place; it's being there to capture it when
it all happens.
I felt earlier on with my work that
I should study traditional arts, to learn to paint. In reality it is really
difficult to find scenes and photograph them with the drama and the lighting
that I envision. This is the one thing with my work — it demands that I be
there, the location has to exist; the conditions, the lighting, the mood, all
have to be right. But to me, in the end, that is half the fun. I love this art
form, this medium, the challenge of deeply involving myself with natural world
and capturing it on film. That chance moment of drama, life and inspiration. My
work starts in my mind as an idea, and then I have to search for it and
discover it, experience it and be a part of it.”
- R. Steininger
