Wind Home
Meet Wind Home. He’s spent his life in Eugene, Oregon, where he’s raised his children and worked as a professional photographer for most of his career. While focusing mainly on action sports and some portrait photography, he found a fork in the road in 2010 when his friend Gregg, the legendary artist known as Trident Glass, convinced him to try shooting glass art. The rest is history. Wind shifted his focus to fully immerse himself in the world of glass art photography.
His mantra is simple: “We don’t do this for the money; we do it for a love of the art!” As a very modest soul, he puts a lot of focus on documenting art for the masses and producing striking images. When Wind isn’t behind the lens, you can usually catch him throwing rocks at the lanes. This Dude abides!
Equipment: Canon 5D Mark IV with an EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro lens
windhomephotography.com │ @windhome
Jamie Zill
Jamie Zill has been a staple in the professional glass art photography scene since 2010. While pursuing her BFA in photography at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, she worked at Green House Glass, where her two worlds came together. Since functional glass art was still considered illegal at that time, she started shooting glass on the side while finishing her degree. Once she found her stride in glass art photography, she never looked back.
It started with the Head Shop before moving on to document the amazing works of artists like AKM, Mic Gcheck and others in the Richmond area. In 2013, Jamie decided to make her home somewhere out west where Cannabis was legalized for recreational use, making her favorite subjects much easier to pursue professionally. Fortunately for the PNW, Jamie landed in Seattle.
We at Leaf Magazines are fortunate to have her talents and amazing energy in our market. Jamie is not just a wicked photographer, she’s a great friend, dog lover, outdoor enthusiast and mentor. As shown in these epic images, Jamie Zill’s skill set allows her to capture and share with the world some of the most influential images of contemporary glass art we will ever know. But she’s modest and always quick to tell you it’s not in the kit — it’s all about bending the light. While fuming techniques rate high among her favorite subjects, she truly shines when capturing UV-reactive glass art.
Equipment: Nikon D850 with an AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens
jlzill.com │ @jlzill
Jeff DiMarco
Just south of Philly, you’ll find Jeff DiMarco, a man dedicated to the craft of documenting art, focusing on bringing high-quality imagery of artists’ works.
Jeff has always pushed himself to develop his own style. His journey into professional photography began just after Y2K. He had an entrepreneurial spirit dating back to high school, where he was often selected for video and film work at sporting events, plays and more, while also landing his first paid gigs. From there, he went on to higher education but never felt at home in the classroom. Jeff had already started his journey with a few weddings and some amazing portraits under his belt when he forayed into commercial photography. The photos he shot of a little-known product called the Phlat Ball helped him land his first paid commercial photography gig, and he’s been crushing it ever since.
Fast forward to Philly in 2014, Jeff’s girlfriend had a friend who had just started blowing glass at Krushmore, a glass studio founded by Slinger, Certo and Germ. After being inspired by Photobytoto, Jeff began accepting offers to shoot glass art. That accelerated quickly, and before long, he was shooting for many top artists in the industry, eventually being chosen by Slinger to be his personal photographer.
As seen in the images here, Jeff continues to innovate in the industry. Fortunately, he became another one of my mentors who never held anything back, and I’m very proud to highlight his work here! If you’re an artist and you need documentation, he’s your guy. If you want to talk shop, don’t blow him up, but ask nicely, and he’ll make time for you. Cheers to you, Jeff, and congratulations on the next generation of DiMarcos!
Equipment: Canon R5 with a 100mm prime lens
jeffdimarco.com | @iamjeffdimarco
Alex Reyna
Alex Reyna, a photographer from Granada Hills, California, found his passion for glass art photography in 2008. With a background in the arts, he was captivated by the endless creativity of glass artists, constantly pushing their boundaries. “Each year, they would push their creative limits higher and higher,” Alex recalls. His fascination with the intricate details of glass pieces fueled his journey into this specialized field, capturing the beauty of transparency and light.
Known for his preference for complex, detailed subjects, Alex’s favorite aesthetic to shoot was anything that challenged his eye and technique. Over the years, he used a range of tools to perfect his craft, starting with the Nikon D610 and progressing to the Nikon Z8, utilizing Paul C. Buff Einstein flash units and Fenix flashlights for lighting.
Here you will find some of his favorite images from his extensive career. Apart from being an amazing photographer, Alex has always been a great mentor; he is a very open book and encourages others to do the same. I, for one, can say his knowledge and the ability to share it with others have always inspired me to do the same.
After 15 years of shooting glass art, Alex retired in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of stunning, intricately composed images that reflect his unique perspective. From his humble beginnings in Pacoima, California, to his celebrated career, Alex’s work continues to inspire those who see the world through his lens.
Equipment: Nikon D610 and Nikon Z8 with Paul C. Buff Einstein flash units and Fenix flashlights
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