Hello from icy Chicago

[Derek Nielsen]

This is my first day on the forum. Photography has been a huge part of my life over the last 20+ years. From a way to escape the hard times as a young twenty-something to now a full-time conservation-driven fine art photographer, photography has always been there. It has taken me to all seven continents and more countries than I can count. But more importantly, photography has been the vehicle to which I help drive change in the world. From environmental issues to social injustices, photography has been a powerful tool in sharing with the world what is actually happening to our planet. I look forward to getting to know many of you, learning from you, and sharing our mutual passion for creating something beautiful. 

[alpha-jessica-a]

We're happy to have you here in the forums! Can't wait to see more of your work.