summer van houten

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I am an artist, researcher, and teacher based in Ventura, California.

I am a self taught photographer and work mostly with analog materials. I hand-develop, hand-print or scan my images using non-traditional and low cost alternatives. My practice is constantly shifting as I continue to learn, but there are a few key components that drive how I work:

I, build relationships, with place, with people, with animals, well before I bring a camera,

II, work with as little of an environmental footprint as is within my means,

III, support my local community instead of contributing directly to extractive industries,

IV, share knowledge.

Mentoring + Workshops

Rock Tree Sky
The Mega Gallery (upcoming)

For prints, commissions, workshops, to say hello, send me an email!

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