John Santoni is an award-winning conceptual nature and landscape photographer based in Laguna Niguel, CA, who creates images that provoke viewers to contemplate their relationship with the natural world. Growing up in Los Angeles in the smog-choked 1970’s informed John’s view that we have lost the ancient wisdom that allows for a symbiotic relationship with our environment.
Studying photography under legacy instructors at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA, John explored art and photography history extensively, and became aware of how the artistic voice can influence positive change. Over twenty five years in commercial photography honed technical skills that are now applied to artistic expression.
Current work explores the idea of Earth’s “dreams” of transforming landscapes and restoring harmony to environments and species. Work created in silent and empty spaces helps communicate the often unnoticed power of Earth’s self-correcting power.