David Winegar - Photographic Art
About my business
As an award-winning photographer based in Park City, Utah, I’ve been capturing the world’s beauty for over 20 years doing business as Park City Photography LLC.
I offer art made on the following media:
Metal Prints
Silver Halide Prints
Fused Acrylics
Canvas Wraps
Loose Prints on traditional and artistic media
From Storefront to Direct Sales in 2025
My artwork has been featured in Park City interior design and furniture stores, including Oohs and Ahhs, Elevated Interiors, Right Angle Framing, and Right At Home. In 2025, I am transitioning to selling directly to the public for a more personalized experience.
My dads DNA
A native of Utah, my passion for photography was inspired by my father’s love for the wilderness and his work as a professional photographer. Though he passed away when I was 12, the adventures we shared sparked my lifelong love for nature and wildlife, which continues to shape my photography.
Locations That Inspire Me
Local: The landscapes and wildlife of Summit and Wasatch Counties are a constant source of inspiration. I’ve spent years photographing animals like elk, mule deer, coyotes, and owls, learning their rhythms through the seasons. In the High Uinta Peaks, I capture mountain goats, and along the Provo and Weber Rivers, I photograph eagles and ospreys.
Desert: I’m also drawn to the striking cliffs and canyons of Arches National Park, Moab, and the La Sal Mountains. In the fall and spring, I explore the Tetons and Yellowstone, capturing moose, bears, and the wildlife of the "American Serengeti."
Street: I love photographing life in its raw, unscripted form. I’ve been fortunate to walk the streets of cities like Philadelphia, Prague, New York, and Barcelona.
Influencers
I’ve long been inspired by the teachings of John Muir which deeply resonates with me. Guy Tal’s philosophy where images should be created to go beyond documentation to reflect creativity and mindfulness. David Muenchs “Near-Far” technique with his Arizona Highways Magazine covers has influenced my compositions. I’ve admired Art Wolfe’s lenscraft, capturing the cultural and environmental context with story telling. I was honored to win Art’s 2007 International Photography Contest in the category of Wildlife - Professional Division - with “Leap of Faith” a photograph of a Park City Red Fox exploding over McLeod Creek. Other influencers but not limited to the following are Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Elliott Erwitt, Nick Brandt, Sebastião Salgado, Frans Lanting, Weegee, Platon, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Peter Lik, Joe McNally, Moose Peterson, Tin Man Lee, Steve Perry, and Joel Sartore. As well, I have learned a lot from David Breslauer, a career photographer for the Associated Press, goat herder, lecturer and founder of the Park City Photography club.
Learning A Scene: Artistic Expression to Realism (Straight Photography)
When I encounter a special scene, I find myself needing to return multiple times to learn more when the subject matter allows (landscapes and street). Each time learn more and explore different perspectives. I pay close attention to how the light changes throughout the day and even at night—see my image Lonely Bristlecone Pine.
Artistic Expression - A departure from Realism, I love to create and experiment with black-and-white photography, where light, shadow, story, composition, subject matter, line, form, and texture become the very essence of the art. I love light painting, and composites to create photographic scenes that I imagine —see my image Full Moon Rising Over McPolin Barn.
Realism - At other times, my goal is the most precise capture of the intricate details of texture, light, landscape, subject matter, and atmosphere when God’s creations under “God Light” align in perfect harmony. In these moments, the scene itself is the masterpiece.
Artistic Goals
I want to offer photography that connects with my clients and evokes an immediate emotional response—sparking wonder, joy, and awe. I also share a personal story behind the creation of each piece, hopefully giving added value, depth, and meaning for my clients. See my image Baby Osprey – Waiting for Mother, or A Mother’s Love – Wild Mustang Mare and Foal, and Leap of Faith.
Low Volume - High Touch
I prefer working directly with clients to create custom, large art pieces that perfectly complement their living or workspaces. I work directly with my clients instead of using an online ordering platform. I enjoy informing you about different looks and materials such as German Hahnemühle Rag, watercolor paper, metals, Silver prints, along with traditional finishes such as glossy, pearl, or matte. I personally oversee each art piece made and only use a couple labs and one framer where the owner of the business is the only one making the art (all with over 30 years experience).
I have art hanging in the homes of clients in the following communities
The Colony
Hideout
Ranch Place
Sun Peak
Silver Springs
Jeremy Ranch
Old Town
Prospector
Silver Creek
Tuhaye
Deer Valley
The Canyons
Midway
Kamas
Oakley
Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Intermountain Professional Photographers Association (IPPA)
(current board member)
2015 Graduate of New York Institute of Photography - Film and Digital
Thank You for Visiting
David Winegar
Signing a limited edition Chromogenic Print
(Silver Halide)
fused in Museum Acrylic
Gibbons River Bison - Yellowstone N.P.
Ancient Bristlecone Pine
The gnarled, sculpted trees found in the heights of western U.S. mountains are among the oldest living organisms on Earth and are a favorite subject of mine. My most cherished Bristlecone has stood on a cliff overlooking Dead Horse Basin for over 1,000 years. I have photographed this tree no less than twelve times over three years, capturing its beauty in all seasons. In this particular scene, it is 3 A.M. on a cold January night, for a final "selfie," joining the vastness of both space and time. With no moon in the sky, a long exposure reveals the millions of stars that aren't visible to the naked eye.
Leap of Faith
The image above took First Place in "Wildlife" at the prestigious Art Wolfe International Photography Competition. After weeks of observation, I captured this Red Fox (Park City, Utah), exploding over McCleod Creek with two Uintah Ground Squirrels in her mouth. The creek was overflowing its banks during heavy spring runoff and the fox landed safely on the far shore.
Winter Dreams- Utah Wild Mustangs
Two white Mustangs stand like frozen statues in an eternal sleep, enduring a brutal winter in the badlands of Utah. Capturing this scene requires challenging photography in deep snow, as I navigate the vast West Desert of Utah in a four-wheel drive vehicle and snowshoe my way to the wild Mustangs.
For inquiries, please call or text David Winegar at 435-640-5123.
Full Moon Rising Over McPolin Barn
In the fall of 2020, Saturn was prominently visible in the southwest sky during its conjunction with Jupiter, coinciding with the rising of a full moon. The iconic "White Barn" is the most recognized landmark in Park City. This scene features rich dark tones and a striking moonrise, captured using two exposures with different lenses to create a composite image for an artistic expression. My goal was to evoke a sense of magical serenity and peacefulness.
For inquiries, please call or text David Winegar at 435-640-5123.
When The Leaves Are Gone - East Canyon Sunrise
It was late fall when I arrived at the saddle of East Canyon, where the breathtaking aspens were illuminated by the early morning light. The large stand of aspens on the north face showcased a stunning bronze pattern that resembled intricate lace. This image received a "Superior" rating in the Intermountain Professional Photographers Competition in 2022 and was one of four photographs that earned me the title of “Photographer of the Year” from the Intermountain Professional Photographers Association.
For inquiries, please call or text David Winegar at 435-640-5123.
