Creating contemporary interpretations of the nostalgic, timeless, and classical institutions of American life.  This best describes the fine art photography and craft of Ken Gables Photography.   Photo-graphy literally means to write with light and Ken has chosen to subtitle his work with this phrase, in that photographic images should tell a story of their own; a composition of light.  Growing up in rural southern Missouri, where mountain springs, spillway dams, old mills and barns dot the landscape, Ken acquired a great appreciation for the pioneering culture that defines the Ozarks region.  He went on to study geography, furthering his interest the historical landscape and earned a degree in Cartography from Missouri State University.  He has since acquired a master’s degree and photography certificate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.   Ken works locally, photographing Alabama and Southeastern landscape settings and contracting projects involving family photography and restoration.

Ken maintains complete control of the entire photographic process.  He is primarily using digital means to capture and process images, but continues to use medium format film and traditional chemical based processing as situations present.  Hand tinted fiber-based black and white photography remains a specialty.  Ken personally performs all aspects of photographic image processing, printing, matting and framing, and issues only signed and numbered limited edition prints.  His digital printing is entirely with archival pigment based inks (giclee), and he uses only conservation quality matting and presentation materials.  Ken has also designed and personally crafts a line of hardwood frames specifically fashioned to compliment his style of photography. 

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science, Cartography and Map Technology                                                  May 1987

Missouri State University                                                                                 Springfield, Missouri

Masters of Science in Physical Therapy                                                                     December 1995

University of Alabama at Birmingham                                                        Birmingham, Alabama

Special Studies Photography Certificate, Black and White                                         August 2002

University of Alabama at Birmingham                                                        Birmingham, Alabama

Artistic Presentation

Participating part-time in weekend Fine Arts and Crafts Festivals since 2003 including the Bluff Park Art Show Birmingham, Outdoor Arts Show Fairhope, Raymond James Gasparilla Tampa, Magic City Art Connection Birmingham, Art in the Park Marietta, Decatur Arts Festival Georgia and others.

Member and officer in the Shades Valley Camera Club.  Winner of numerous monthly and annual club contests and awards.