Chris Nyce is a self-taught photographer. Through NyceOne Photography, he offers his vision of commercial and fine art images. He currently resides in Sarasota, Florida but is available for travel assignments.

+ backgrounder

My parent’s Argus 35mm camera always fascinated me. I could never get the hang of it – nothing ever seemed to be in focus. And yet, my parents were able to capture definitive portions of my early childhood with that camera. I remember my first camera only by the fact that it was some type of Instamatic camera that used 110 film – all the rage among middle-class suburbanites in the late 70’s. I took photos that I thought were great. Some probably were. Most, however, not so much. It wasn’t until many years later that I found a subject that truly resonated with me. On my first trip to the western US, I experienced red earth and blue sky from horizon to horizon.

+ perspective

People have commented on my ability to look at things from a different perspective. I gravitate towards abstract and architectural subjects. The otherworldly and the mundane. Be it an interesting composition, contrasting textures, unique shapes, or the interplay of light and shadow. Whatever catches my eye and stops me in my track. Sometimes, there is a somber tone associated with what I frame in my view. I refer to this as an “even in the quietest moment” scene. I like the quiet, little moments.

Travel plays a large role in my photography. Travel has enabled me to explore not only the world around me, but, more importantly, it has enabled me to explore myself. Over the years, my photography has migrated from an outward, expansive view of the world to an inward, reflective view, which mirrors my own journey through life.

With my photography, I am sharing very intimate details of my life. The world is full of shared connections. My hope is that through these images, I can form such a connection with the viewer.

+ exhibits

2019-2020 - “LIGHT”, Group Exhibit, December 2019 - October 2020, CUSP Gallery, Provincetown, MA
2006 - “Calming Spaces: An Inward Journey Through Intimate Spaces from Around the World”, June 2006, 4Design Gallery, San Diego, CA
2004 - “eyescapes”, February 2004, 4Design Gallery, San Diego, CA
2004 - San Diego Fair Exhibit of Photography, Juried Show, 3 photos exhibited, June 2004, San Diego, CA
2002 - Del Mar Fair Exhibit of Photography, Juried Show, 2 photos exhibited, June 2002, Del Mar, CA

+ equipment

FujiFilm GFX 100s
FujiFilm GF45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Canon 5D Mark IV
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt Shift lens
Canon EF 16-35mm Wide Angle Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS III USM Zoom Lens
Canon EF 28-200mm Zoom Lens
Canon EF 100mm Macro Lens

iPhone 13 Pro

Manfrotto 055X PROB Tripod
Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head
Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Flash
Yongnuo Speedlite YN560-III Flash
CamRanger II
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop