James W ParkerThe eldest son of South Dakota historian Dr. Watson Parker, photographer James Parker has always been fascinated by the architectural detritus and geologic history of the West. As an artist, he's interested in the effects of the passage of time on a uman scale. His recent work, Stories Told in Things Left Behind, focuses on interior spaces and rural landscapes.Quirky juxtapositions & peaceful grasslands highlight Parker's images. Whether photographing patterns of wind and water in a desert canyon or focusing on the textures of a faded ranch, his visual commentary echoes the politics, history, and cultures that collided in America's Westward expansion. Parker also shoots on location and in the studio for commercial clients. Using a collection of strobe and tungsten lighting, his 30 years of agency experience, and an art director's eye bring a little extra to every assignment. Lately, he's brought his design skills back to the publishing world, founding Palmer Creek Publishing in 2020.He's been known to photograph the occasional wedding and commercial assignments, although he's more comfortable with inanimate objects and large rocks. Read More Read Less