Gary Luhm worked as an engineer until 1998 when he decided to quit the job to pursue outdoor and nature photography full-time. He’s been an expert in creating images from small boats and he has been doing this for several years. Luhm creates imaging solutions to business concepts, drawing from the natural world. His unique imagery and style stems from his relentless exploration of the water planet by his toolbox, a sea kayak, which acts as is his taxi, and often his camera support. He now has more than 1,000 images that are marketed by Danita Delimont, a Stock Photography agency specializing in travel and nature. Some of his past works have been with small charter boat operators Home Shore, Ursa Major and Over-the-Seas in Baja, Mexico and Alaska. His travels in Alaska included 11 trips in more than 10 years—covering much of the Kodiak archipelago, Southeast, Prince William Sound, the Kenai Peninsula and Denali.
The artist has a large portfolio of wild Alaska images. His articles and photographs have appeared in Sierra, the New York Times, National Wildlife, Outside, Alaska Airlines, National Geographic Traveler, Alaska, Canoe and Kayak, Sea Kayaker, Adventure Kayak, Paddler, Wetdawg, Paddle World, Power & Motoryacht, Mariner Kayaks, Sports Etc, International Yacht Vacations, Muscle & Fitness, Seattle Metropolitan, and in various books and other publications. His images have also been featured in advertisements for Werner Paddles, Necky Kayaks, Seals Sprayskirts and Kokatat. More recently, to expand his network, the artist has partnered with Sea Kayak Adventures.
