The 9 Best Landscape Photographers in Denver

Todd Van Fleet has one of the most unconventional approaches to landscape photography we’ve seen. Not content to simply show us a beautiful vista, Todd brings along cruiser bikes that have seen their glory days fade away. Rather than letting these bikes rust in backyards or barns, Todd takes them on journeys across Colorado’s rocky expanses, giving them a new story through his chosen visual medium.

His work is so quirky and whimsical that even the Denver International Airport chose his work in 2017. This exhibit ran for nine months along the main concourse, showing newcomers Colorado from the view of a local. And thanks to a partnership with the town of Vail in 2012, he was able to produce a series of bicycle landscapes (Bikescapes as he prefers to call them!) to commemorate the inaugural year of the USA Pro Challenge bike race.

Looking through Ben Strauss’s work, you would never realize he is one of the newer photographers on Denver’s photography scene. Originally inspired by his mother’s love of photography, he eventually came to start carrying a camera around during his frequent outdoor excursions. It was then he recognized there was way more to landscape photography than he had expected. Ben attributes a lot of his growth as a photographer to simply being outdoors. Doing so, he takes in the natural world through the view of his lens.

As he says himself, “I feel like I’ve acquired a higher level of attention to detail in my surroundings, and there is something so thrilling about hunting for that perfect composition. I’ve also found it really slows you down, and for me is a bit of a grounding mechanism”. Ben’s work really impresses us; it’s punchy, dynamic, and richly saturated. His compositions are energetic, and we especially enjoy his eye for how clouds and directional natural lighting interplay and create dynamic skies.

Hobbyist photographer Abdullah Aldeghaither boasts a compelling photographic vision. While he may not be a full-time shutterbug as of now, he’s absolutely one of the best landscape photographers in Denver today. Abdullah shares his love of Colorado landscapes on social media platforms, with work available for purchase through his website.

Some photographers are purists on how far artists should take editing, while others say nothing is off-limits. However, Abdullah brings a balanced perspective with his work. In his own words, “Photography to me is about the full experience of discovering new places and capturing them at the right time; in the right conditions… Then comes the post-processing, where all the magic happens because at the end of the day, photography is art, and art has no boundaries or limitations.”

Denver-based Joseph Roybal is a professional fine-art landscape photographer. Thanks to his love of snow-capped peaks, alpine mountain meadows, rushing waterfalls, and pebble-strewn beaches, Joseph spends the majority of his time in outdoors. He delights in finding ways to show people the beauty that continually speaks to him.

As an educator, Joseph runs photography workshops, tours, and presentations to motivate fellow photographers. In doing so, he spreads conservation awareness and appreciation for the natural world. He has also partnered with several brands and organizations dedicated to exploration and enjoyment of the great outdoors. In fact, he has ambassadorships with ZEAL Optics, Peak Design, and AtlasPacks. 

Nature and landscape photographer David Iwane spends his time capturing autumn leaves, winter snows, and summer showers throughout the colorful state of Colorado. As a graphic designer and illustrator, he uses several visual media. All provide an expression when inspiration and whimsy strikes.

David’s portfolio is truly striking because he’s so adept at showcasing the landscape diversity of the state. He shoots in various locations, seasons, time of day, weather conditions, and compositions. We’re treated to winter sunsets, lush meadows, bison migrations, and more. Each of these has elements that not only tell a story of its own but also shift depending on the season or time of day. His nuanced vision is why we’ve chosen him as one of the best landscape photographers in Denver!