Travel & Tourism Awards 2020

Page 54 www.lux-review.com LUX Travel and Tourism Awards 2020 There is no shortage of amazing locations rich in natural beauty and biodiversity across America’s southwest. From the deep hazy red of Monument Valley, to the Horseshoe Bend in Colorado River, to the Merry-Go-Round- Rock near Sedona, Arizona, beauty abounds in all directions. Despite the unforgiving sun beating down relentlessly on the Arizonan and Utah countryside, life thrives here, and capturing it all is Todd Frame. His portfolio encompasses outstanding photographs, capturing the incomparable beauty of a powerful Arizonan sunrise, or the thunderous power of a Utah storm. However, his skill extends beyond American borders, exquisitely immortalizing monuments such as the Sydney Opera House, the Louvre, the Great Wall of China, and the London Eye. Todd’s eye for a memorable shot is second-to-none, and his photography skill makes it happen in ways that are nothing short of luxurious. Expertly fusing together adventure and education is not always easy, but it is something that photographer Todd Frame can do in a seemingly effortless manner. As well as a portfolio of stunning pictures taken of America’s gorgeous southwest region, Todd Truly great photography is infinitely more than just an image captured at exactly the right second. It is a snapshot of life, encapsulating the beauty of everything around us into one single, solitary moment. The right photographer at the right moment can tell a story; one full of vibrant colors and undeniable beauty, or one of sorrowful melancholy. Todd Frame is one such photographer, exquisitely capturing the beauty of the world with every shot. We caught up with Todd to learn more about his work as photographer and teacher. Southwest Photo School Travel Photographer of the Year 2020 - South West USA also acts as a teacher and guide for aspiring photographers looking to capture the innate beauty of America, and of the wider world as a whole. LUXlife had the good fortune of speaking with Todd recently, and he shared with us what his business, Southwest Photo School, does and what kind of clients he serves. “At Southwest Photo School, our primary business is landscape photography, photo workshops and education. We run workshops for all skill levels at a variety of locations throughout the iconic Southwest of the US. We specialize in landscape and nature photography, serving a variety of clients, from those just starting out, to experienced shooters that are looking for unique areas to shoot. We offer photo workshops immersed in amazing locations across the Southwest. During our workshop we cover a multitude of techniques, including how to get proper exposure, how to compose a dynamic photo, and shooting with post-processing in mind. Also, we go into digital file management extensively, as well as post-processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.”