American photographer and artist Chris Burkard has been documenting the face of the earth for years capturing powerful images of dramatic untamed, landscapes. Taking a photojournalistic approach to making editorial projects, he utilizes natural light to capture breathtaking images that traverse the boundaries of landscape, lifestyle, surf, outdoor, and travel.

An influential figure, his visionary perspective has seen his work published in over 35 national and international magazines, including The New Yorker, Surf Magazine, and National Geographic Adventure. Furthermore, he has worked on global campaigns with Fortune 500 clients, spoken on the TED stage, designed product lines, and published a growing collection of books.

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2019 Landscape Award