Today we’d like to introduce you to Andy Biggs.
Andy, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Oh, let’s see. Well, before I was an artist I was (drumroll please) an accountant. I graduated from U of H with an accounting degree, worked my way through a financial software consulting career and next thing you know, I am holding a camera in the middle of the Serengeti, taking photographs of majestic animals for a living.
One decision after another brought me to a place where I can be creative with a camera and serendipity is how things worked out for me. My main line of business is guiding photographic safaris for people who want to go and photograph on safari in Africa, and I am there to be their travel agent and guide and mentor to help them make the most of the experience. And while I am doing this for my customers, I am also able to take photographs myself. I spend more than 15-20 weeks per year out on safari, which allows me much time to be patient for ‘that shot.’
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I create black and white photographs of African wildlife. I license these digital files for commercial use, as well as I create large prints for individual collectors. Many of my customers are interior designers and they are placing my photographs in corporate settings, as well as private homes. My images were used as the cornerstone of Banana Republic’s Urban Safari campaign, and they used my imagery in all 750 stores around the world.
My photographic style is to use adjectives that describe the following words:
Timeless
Remote
Hopeful
Uplifting
Regal
Majestic
The images are meant to portray nature in a positive light and to bring happiness to those who see them.
What would you recommend to an artist new to the city, or to art, in terms of meeting and connecting with other artists and creatives?
You have to get out and find other creatives, even if they aren’t creating with the same tools or medium that you are. Facebook or other social media places are a great place to start. Find a local group here in Houston if you can. There are many camera clubs for photographers, and I have found myself spending time with some in the past.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
Banana Republic has used my images in the past, however, they are not on the store walls any longer. You can see my images at my website and prints from 16×24 up to 30×45″ can be purchased there.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.andybiggs.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: theglobalphotographer
- Twitter: andybiggs
Image Credit:
Andy Biggs
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