Photographer's Profile

Steve Zmak

Steve Zmak Photography, United States

Steve Zmak captures the essence of California and the Pacific Rim through photography that speaks to the soul. A native Californian. Zmak’s love of the outdoors inspired him to begin capturing the awesome beauty of the Golden State as a child. Today, he continues to find inspiration in wild places throughout the Western and Pacific States, and Southeast Asia. Traversing beaches, vineyards, mountains and valleys, Zmak takes viewers on a journey through some of the most breathtaking scenes the northern Pacific has to offer. Aerial photography from the Big Sur, California coast to ancient jungle of Khao Sok National Park, Thailand engage the senses and the spirit. From the August 16, 2020 lightning storm that set California a blaze to the fiery energy of local towns at night, his pictures invite viewers to revel in the moment and make it their own. Showing people our planet from unique and even abstract perspectives is his favorite means of expression. He says, “If there’s no vista to be found, get in the air and create one.”