Dr. Jason B. Whitman was born and raised on a small ranch just outside Cody, WY and is a proud 4th generation Wyomingite. He completed the first two years of his collegiate education at Northwest College in Powell, WY and finished his Bachelors of Science in Biology at Ferris State University in 1999. His Doctor of Optometry degree was earned at the Michigan College of Optometry in 2001.

Jason’s photographic career began with the purchase of a Canon EOS Elan as a graduation gift to himself in 2001. He had always been a fan of fine art photography by the great landscape artists such as Ansel Adams, John Fielder, and John Shaw, as well as Arthur Morris‘ masterful bird images. Camera in hand, he began to explore the possibilities offered by the landscapes in Indiana and North Dakota while completing residencies.

It did not take long before the hobby became an obsession and the desire to move back to the West was overwhelming. After a short stint in Idaho, Jason moved back to Wyoming and began to develop a photographic vision for the people, places and wildlife of the American West.

In June of 2014, Jason was able to take a workshop offered by famous western photographer, David Stoecklein. This turned out to be a life-changing event, and he began to pursue photography as a potential career path. Mr. Stoecklein, and his sons, became good friends and mentors, significantly influencing the style of Jason’s work. Other influencers include artists such as Frederick Remington, C.M. Russell, Alfred Bierstadt, Thomas Moran, Alfred Eisenstaedt, and Charles Belden. Several contemporary photographers have also been important in the progression of Jason’s work. Joe McNally and Joey L have been instrumental in discovering and exploring new lighting techniques and concepts and Scott Kelby has been critically important in terms of editing and Lightroom expertise.

The images in his portfolio reflect his passion for the American West and the western lifestyle. From Big Horn sheep to the landscapes in the Absaroka-Beartooth wilderness, from a cowboy roping a calf at a branding, to a cowgirl working the herd, each image is designed to tell a story. Jason’s goal is to preserve and share the spirit that makes the American West such a magnificent place.

Jason’s work has been featured on Fox News “The Five”, in Photoshop User Magazine and KelbyOne Insider, on Rick Sammon’s website, sold in William Shatner’s Charity Horse Show Auction in Hollywood, shown by the American Photographic Artists in LA and in a two month exclusive show in Scarlow’s Gallery in Casper, WY entitled “A Celebration of the American West.” His clients include the State of Wyoming, Moosehead Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, professional athletes, and many other ranches, models, and publications.