ABOUT
BEHIND THE LENS:
Awe-inspiring, parallel perspectives and cyclic natural patterns are just a hint of what Gstee’s (George Stephens) eclectic portfolio captures. With no formal photography training, George’s natural inquisitiveness led to years of exploration and improvisation through a multitude of mediums, culminating in an artistic approach with no set boundaries and an ever-evolving expressive style.
Hailing from the North Cornwall coast, he says ‘these emotive landscapes are my playground and provide abundant inspiration; the rhythmic ocean, those dancing upon the waves and ultimately, the present nature of it all’.
Shooting aerial photography along the rugged coastline naturally presents challenges, however, he sees the changeable nature of these shores as an opportunity, rather than a deterrent. When shooting, the tides, light, and seasons are taken into consideration in order to savour the unique, unrepeatable moments that these elements bring. In his experience, ‘conditions are rarely entirely calculable which creates space for the beauty of unpredictability’ and this wildness is certainly tangible in his finished pieces, ‘seascapes pay homage to the stolen moment and expose the raw, mostly unseen grace of each location’.
