Passion, Nature and Fine Art Photography
With Knox Kronenberg, Austin-Based Fine Art Photographer
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Knox Kronenberg is a fine art photographer based in Austin, Texas, aims that captures the essence of the old world meeting the new and the unique beauty of Western life. Knox’s journey has been a constant pursuit of passion, from a love of the outdoors, to becoming a pro fly fisherman to a wilderness guide, and ultimately into photography.
Knox does large-scale, limited black and white photography. Some of his projects include cowboys on horseback racing against cars at Circuit of the Americas, a cowboy on a bucking bronco placed in front of the Dallas skyline, and Native Americans on the frontier
In this episode we explore Knox’s world of photography and the role of art. See the top takeaways below.
Episode Highlights (~1.5 Minutes, Full Episode Linked Above)
Top Takeaways
Knox believes his purpose is to inspire passion in the masses. Through photography, he aims to provide thought-provoking perspectives that challenge people to see the world differently.
Knox tries to create moments rather than capture them. As part of this, his team will invest tens of thousands into a project which may include booking venues, hiring actors and traveling to remote locations. To Knox, these bets are worth it because it allows him to share his true creative expression with the world.
The underlying theme of everything Knox does is becoming the best version of ourselves. This requires: (1) Studying the Past: Learning from history to make informed decisions for the future, (2) Authenticity: Being true to ourselves in every aspect of life and (3) Collaboration: Working together and leveraging collective strengths for the benefit of the greater good.
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Full List of Topics Covered
Knox’s journey from fly fishing to photography
The significance of nature and the outdoors in his life
Creating versus capturing moments in photography
The blend of old and new in his work
Building trust and relationships within indigenous communities
Historical respect and its importance in modern art
Upcoming projects and his creative process
Hope you enjoy the conversation. Feel free to share and let me know if anything resonates with you in the comments.
-Adam