| Seattle photographer Jim Nilsen spent twenty years commercial fishing and photographing in Alaska. During his fishing years, he obtained a degree in photography from Spokane Falls Community College. His photos of the commercial fishing industry have been widely published on magazine and book covers, calendars, and even a billboard in Canada. Nilsen’s earliest creative influence was the photographer, Harold Sund. When asked why he became a photographer, Nilsen’s succinct reply was, "What a great way to make a living!". In 1991, Jim made the decision to jump ship and pursue his real love, photographing colorful scenes in colorful places, most of which happen to be outside of the United States. Foreign locations visited so far include Brazil, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, and Turkey. Domestically, Jim has photographed in New Orleans and the Southwest. His viewers tell him that his simple compositions and bright, graphically powerful images instill in them a... [View Full Biography] |
