Category Landscape Photography

Finding Your Voice

Over the years, I have gained a sense of myself as a photographer, finding a certain clarity about what inspires me to photograph and what I wish to communicate. Fortunately, this clarity came early in my career. In my college… Continue Reading →

Retrospective Book Now 20% Off

William Neill – Photographer: A Retrospective Introductory Essays by Art Wolfe and John Weller Size: 295mm x 295mm (11.6 × 11.6 inches) Pages: 224 Photographic Illustrations: 151 Available: March 2018 Standard Edition:  Suggested Retail is $59.95 USD. ISBN: 9780993258961 ORDER HERE… Continue Reading →

Special Print Offer from The Ansel Adams Gallery

It is my pleasure to announce that The Ansel Adams Gallery is once again sponsoring a special print sale of two of my photographs, offering a 25% discount off the normal price. Visit The Ansel Adams Gallery for more info… Continue Reading →

Collector’s Edition of William Neill – Photographer, a Retrospective

Greetings, I am happy to announce that my retrospective book has finally been released in the US and Canada. Soon I will have books here that you can purchase and have signed for yourself or as gifts. When available, I… Continue Reading →

My Favorite Photographs of 2017

Greetings from the Sierra Nevada. It is that time of year again when we all look back at the events of that last year, and look forward to the year ahead. Many photographers have developed the good habit of editing… Continue Reading →

Happy Holidays!

  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I am so thankful for the opportunity to share my photography with you. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy 2018. Cheers,  Bill

Featured Portfolio and Interview in LensWork

William Neill presents photographs that go far beyond mere “pretty pictures.” His work reminds us of our deep connection with the planet, inspires us to seek the beauty of nature for ourselves, and encourages us to see with greater intimacy… Continue Reading →

New Web Site with New Work

Greetings from the Sierra Nevada, I am happy to share with you my new PhotoShelter web site. I have created many new portfolios, including many new images not shown online previously. In the menu bar on the left side, as… Continue Reading →

My First “On Landscape” Column for Outdoor Photographer in 1997

    NOTE: This article is reposted from the original essay in 2012… Today, I had a request from my long-time friend and master photographer Michael Frye to post the essay in which I tell the story of making my… Continue Reading →

An Extraordinary Tree

Sad News From Yosemite: Saturday I visited Upper Cascades Falls with a private student. I checked out a favorite subject – a small alder tree growing out of a split boulder in the middle of the falls. The powerful storms… Continue Reading →

My Favorite Photographs of 2016

Greetings from the Sierra Nevada. It is that time of year again when we all look back at the events of that last year, and look forward to the year ahead. Many photographers have developed the good habit of editing… Continue Reading →

Favorite Photographs of 2014

NOTE: I am reposting my Favorite Photographs of 2014 due to a past crash of my blog site…   Happy New Year!  I finally put together my favorite photographs from 2014.  It is always helpful to take the occasional assessment of our own creative progress…. Continue Reading →

Best Photographs of 2015

It is that time of year again for Best of the Year photographs. Except that last year I did not post a Best of 2015. So here it is. Better late than never they say. I’ve included 40 photographs shown… Continue Reading →

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Today I am thankful for all of my friends and family. I have so much love from my wife Sadhna and my two children Tara and Ravi.  The support and encouragement I received from them, and the rest… Continue Reading →

Autumn in Yosemite 2016

During late October and early November, I spent eight days in Yosemite Valley working with private students.  We explored many of my favorite locations along the Merced River and in the many meadows around the Valley. During these sessions, I… Continue Reading →

Reminder: There are two days left for the Special Ansel Adams Gallery Print Sale

Reminder: There are two days left for the Special Ansel Adams Gallery Print Sale, which ends on Sunday at 6PM West Coast time! ​​​​​​​Thanks so much to all of you who have purchased prints already. I am excited to start making… Continue Reading →

Unique Offer from The Ansel Adams Gallery – Photographs by William Neill

  It is my pleasure to announce that The Ansel Adams Gallery is once again sponsoring a special print sale of two of my photographs, offering a 25% discount off the normal price. The two images we selected for this… Continue Reading →

Focus Your Fall Portfolio

Focus Your Fall Portfolio Below is an essay  I wrote last year for my On Landscape column published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine. I would love to hear feedback on your favorite images, and share links to any “epic day” images you wish… Continue Reading →

Open Studio – Sierra Art Trails on Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct 2!

We are very pleased to announce that we will be open for Sierra Art Trails 2016, which is celebrating 14 years of supporting the Arts in the Yosemite Foothills! Mark your calendar for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 30th through… Continue Reading →

WHISPERS IN THE FOG

WHISPERS IN THE FOG © 1999 William Neill Here is an essay I wrote in 1999. Enjoy! Simplicity. Subtly. These are words I value highly in my landscape photography. I love making quiet and simple images. I strive to distill… Continue Reading →

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