Stephen Wilkes

Stephen Wilkes is an American photographer, photojournalist, director, and fine artist known for his breathtaking images that explore the intersection of humanity and nature. He was born in 1957, and he grew up in Westchester County, New York. From a young age, Wilkes showed a deep passion for photography, and by the time he was sixteen, he had set up his own darkroom in his family’s basement.

Wilkes attended Syracuse University’s prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, where he developed his skills in photojournalism. After graduating, he began his career as a freelance photographer, shooting for publications such as Time, Sports Illustrated, and Life Magazine.

Throughout his career, Wilkes has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including the Alfred Eisenstaedt Award for Magazine Photography in 2000 and the Lucie Award for Fine Art Photographer of the Year in 2013. In addition to his commercial work, Wilkes has explored his artistic side through fine art photography and has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the world.

Wilkes’s iconic Day to Night series is perhaps his most well-known body of work. In this series, he captures the passing of time in iconic locations, such as New York City’s Times Square and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Each image is a composite of hundreds of photographs taken over the course of a day, seamlessly blended together to create a mesmerizing visual narrative.

In addition to his photography, Wilkes has also directed numerous films and commercials, including the documentary film “Jay Myself,” which explores the life and work of renowned photographer Jay Maisel.

Wilkes’s work has had a profound impact on the world of photography and art, and his unique perspective on the human experience continues to captivate audiences around the world.