Mountain Images was founded by Ian Evans in 1983 when he published his first mountain print "Ben Nevis in Winter Raiment". With its creative and imaginative use of light, the image set new standards in outdoor photography; it was an instant success and the first print run sold out in just six months. Ian re-invested the income from the sale of "Ben Nevis in Winter Raiment" into more prints and within two years had established Mountain Images as Britain's best known and most highly respected publisher of high quality mountain prints.
Today Mountain Images publishes well in excess of 200 prints and continues to expand and develop the range. All new prints are considered and then selected for publication with the same care as "Ben Nevis in Winter Raiment" all those years ago. The most important criteria when making making a selection is that any image must be a genuine representation of the mountain scene exhibiting a similar characteristic use of landscape and light.
Mountain Images are delighted to be able to collaborate with, and publish the work of, Inverness-based mountain photographer Alan Gordon. By combining the portfolios of the country's most specialised, experienced and respected mountain photographers, Mountain Images are able to provide its customers with the largest on-line collection of high quality photographs of Britain's major mountain ranges.
The main difference between the prints produced 25 years ago and those of today is the method of production. With the introduction of the very latest print technologies, every print is manufactured individually for each customer, making it a genuinely exclusive and hand-crafted product. At Mountain Images, our prints are made by mountain people for mountain people. Few other businesses can boast such a detailed knowledge of its product range and affinity with its customers. Your custom is highly valued and we take pride in the personal attention and friendly service that we provide to all our customers.
Ian Evans has an international reputation both as a photographer and as a writer on the mountains of Britain and The Himalaya. Born and educated in Liverpool, his photographic skills are self-taught, learning his craft during an intense and detailed exploration of every corner of what he regards as his 'native' Snowdonia. His influences are the works of W A Poucher, whose black and white guidebooks gave Ian a grounding in mountain form and camera angles, and Galen Rowell whose imaginative and creative use of light was an inspiration not only to Ian, but also to a whole generation of aspiring mountain photographers.
Ian's work and portfolio extends beyond the accepted boundaries of landscape photography. He is a 'mountain man' through and through, never happier than when he is amongst the world's highest mountains - and so his images are taken from that perspective. A sensitive observer of landscape and light, his love for, and his knowledge and understanding of this high mountain environment is reflected in every image. His images have appeared in many high profile volumes, including 'Wilderness Walks', 'Wild Walks', 'Exploring the Far North West of Scotland', 'On Top of the World', The 'Call of the Corbetts' and 'The Magic of the Munros'. His written work includes articles on the mountains of Scotland, Wales and the Lake District, trekking in the Himalaya and Alpine-style climbing in Nepal.
Having led or participated in more than 20 expeditions to the Himalaya, Ian has what might be considered to be an 'encyclopaedic knowledge' of the region. Indeed, during his numerous and frequent visits to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, India and Pakistan he has accummulated one of the finest collections of photographs of the world's highest mountains to be found anywhere in the UK.
Alan Gordon lives and works in Inverness, where he enjoys easy access to most of Scotland's finest mountains. He has climbed, walked and photographed them for most of his life.
Alan's photography reflects his passion for high mountains and wild places. Many of his chosen viewpoints are well beyond the reach of the traditional landscape photographer, requiring climbing skills, determination and a high level of fitness and commitment. Taken from many spectacular locations, his images therefore have a powerful impact on the viewer, coveying many of those emotions which only the dedicated mountaineer would experience first hand.
Over the past few years he has successfully published the acclaimed series of Scottish Mountain Calendars, and his images have appeared in a number of well known book titles including 'The Munros - Scotland's Highest Mountains' and 'Wilderness Walks'. His material also appears regularly in many of the Britain's leading outdoor magazines.
Alan's images have been gathered in his own gallery on this site and be viewed in The Alan Gordon Gallery. Alternatively, you can learn more about Alan, and you can also buy his prints, by visiting his own website at www.highlandlight.co.uk
Sandra Hugill, the contributing artist to Mountain Images, was born in the village of Shap and educated in nearby Penrith in the very shadow of the high fells of the English Lake District. Throughout her life she has maintained connections with the area and is now settled just across the Scottish Border in the small town of Lochmaben.
Sandra started to take an interest in mountains, and to appreciate their character and moods, nearly 30 years ago when she was introduced to walking in Snowdonia and The Lake District. Inevitably she became interested in mountains further afield, to The Scottish Highlands, The European Alps and finally to the major Himalayan peaks of Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet and Sikkim where she became a very frequent visitor.
Sandra is a self taught artist who, initially, expressed her love of wild places in the form of Watercolour Paintings. But having been introduced to painting in Alkyd Oils she has since extended her portfolio to include a range of original oil paintings.
A selection of Signed Limited Edition Prints of Sandras paintings have been gathered on this site and can be viewed in the area sections listed under the headings of "Mountain Art Prints". Alternatively, you can learn more about Sandra, and you can also buy her prints, her Original Watercolour Paintings and Original Oil Paintings by visiting her own website at www.sandrahugill.com
Mountain Images,
Rankine Heights, Lochmaben, Lockerbie,
Scotland. DG11 1LJ
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