Brian W. Tryon is a self taught photography and visual artist. A purist, believing that the snap is the final product. Everything you do is in camera. No photoshop or any manipulations. Using photography as a way of self healing, being in the moment, getting out of himself in a healthy way. Escaping through the lens. Shooting the weird; wonderful and spiritual side of life. The purpose of the final result: the photograph is to create emotion, make the viewer feel and to turn on. Portraiture is one of his favorite mediums along with street photography, travel photography and lifestyle photography. Capturing the real emotion of the subjects. Finding lines and textures that are striking. To compose a photograph that pleases the eye, and to make the viewer ask questions. Brian is a Colorado native. He also teaches photography at Community Prep School. Working with at risk youths. Teaching the basics of photography and using the form to express themselves, and, for a healthy escape rather than the unhealthy things they are used to. Brian manages the darkroom and teaches at The Manitou Art Center and The Pikes Peak Library District. A former board member with the Pikes Peak Arts Council. Brian has been exhibited at The Kreuser Gallery, Manitou Art Center, The Cottonwood Center For The Arts, The Space Gallery, Library 21c, Modbo Gallery, The Machine Shop, Hawaii, Denver and many other galleries.His Studio and Darkroom are also located at the gallery space. Brian is also an abstract painter and visual artist.