As a member since the gallery's inception, Urey is APG's longest
standing member. Best known for his breathtaking landscapes, Urey's
use and understanding of light and his technical precision in image
capture results in a portrayal of classic Southwestern themes in an
unparalleled fashion. You can find Urey at various shows throughout
the year, particularly those associated with the CSA/New Mexico Artists' Market, in addition to year-round at APG.
I
spoke a bit with Urey regarding his history in photography. Here's
what he had to say:
How
did you come to love photography?
“I
have loved photography since I was a child. My father took slides and
super 8 movies. I picked it up from him, though I didn’t get
really serious until after I retired.”
Did the work of anyone in particular inspire you?
“Like
a lot of photographers, I really loved the work of Ansel Adams. I
had my own little darkroom and did all of my own developing and
printing of black and white images.”
What's
your favorite subject to photograph?
“I’m
lucky to live in the Southwest. I love the landscapes here, both
grand and close up. Red rocks, mountains, waterfalls, Indian ruins,
flowers; the Southwest has it all.”
Do
you do a lot of planning for a shoot, or are you more of an
opportunist?
“I’m
probably mostly an opportunistic shooter. As an avid outdoorsman, I
am out camping and fishing a lot. I always have a camera with me.
That said, I take a few trips each year that are planned around
photography.”
Describe your creative process.
“I
love capturing images. Frankly, I have never been great about working
on them. I have boxes and boxes of slides and digital images that
never see the light of day. I need to work on what I already have
more.”
