Gary Luhm left his engineering job in 1998 to pursue outdoor and nature photography full-time. His unique imagery stems from a relentless exploration of the water planet by sea kayak, which is his taxi, his toolbox, sometimes even his tripod. Gary is an expert in creating images from small boats. He creates solutions to business concepts by drawing from the natural world.
New in 2010, Gary has over 500 images marketed by Danita Delimont Stock Photography, a specialist in travel and nature. View his images at Danita’s website by inserting Gary Luhm into the search box.
Some of Gary's past work has been with small charter boat operators Ursa Major, Home Shore and Over-the-Seas in Alaska and Baja, MX. Gary's travels in Alaska included eleven trips in eleven years — covering much of Southeast, the Kodiak archipelago, the Kenai peninsula, Prince William Sound and Denali. Gary has a large portfolio of wild Alaska images. More recently Gary has partnered with Sea Kayak Adventures, including Baja, Mx, trips in 2008, 2009 and 2011.
Gary is an avid birder, especially by kayak. He wrote "Birding by Kayak" articles for Sea Kayaker and Washington Birder, presented "Birding by Kayak" seminars to local Audubon groups, sea kayak clubs and symposiums and has taught Bird Photography. His pursuit of the photograph has led to much of his knowledge of bird behavior and locating birds – and to the construction and use of blinds (hides) when needed. His bird credits include R.W.Morse's bird books, National Wildlife, Canoe&Kayak and a recent Audubon endangered species campaign that featured his Kittlitz's Murrelet.
Gary's photographs and articles have appeared in the New York Times, Sierra, Outside, National Wildlife, National Geographic Traveler, Sea Kayaker, Canoe and Kayak, Paddler, Adventure Kayak, Paddle World, Wetdawg, Mariner Kayaks, Power & Motoryacht, International Yacht Vacations, Sports Etc, Seattle Metropolitan, Muscle & Fitness, various books and other publications. Gary's images have been featured in ads for Necky Kayaks, Werner Paddles, Kokatat and Seals Sprayskirts. Four of Gary’s images are in the 2011 Kanu Best of Touring calendar.
Wood Duck, Canon 5D Mark II
Paddling, backpacking and bird photography destinations for 2012 include the Columbia Gorge in April, Washington State's San Juan Islands in May; Washington State's Olympic Coast in June and July; Mt. Assiniboine or Lake O'hara, BC in September; Washington State's Alpine Lakes Wilderness Enchantments in October.
Gary shoots with Canon 5D Mark II and 7D dSLR's.
All images © 2006 Gary Luhm
