Photography has always been a quiet passion of mine—an instinctive urge to capture fleeting moments as I encounter them in daily life or while traveling the world. As an amateur photographer, I rely on my iPhone Pro to document the beauty I come across along the way. Over the years, as my eye for composition, depth, contrast, and the golden ratio has developed, so too has the quality of my work.

In my photography, I’m often drawn to simplicity and visual clarity. I seek out scenes that feel quiet—images without distractions, often free from people or background noise. Sometimes this means isolating a subject in space; other times, it’s about getting close—so close that the object becomes obvious, immediate, and almost unavoidable. It’s a way of cutting through the noise, of finding focus in a busy world. This approach helps me avoid the need for excessive retouching later on.

At the same time, I’m fascinated by contrast: the massive scale of a structure against a quiet sky, the industrial weight of machinery, or the refined harmony in a piece of technology. I enjoy capturing the sheer presence of something heavy and engineered—or the unexpected beauty in mechanical detail, pattern, and symmetry.

Equally important in my work is the vastness and diversity of the organic world around us. Whether it’s wide open landscapes, delicate textures in nature, or fleeting light in a remote corner of the earth—these elements offer a kind of visual poetry that’s endlessly inspiring. The natural world grounds and balances the constructed one, and I try to reflect that relationship in my work.

My curiosity often gravitates toward subjects connected to ancient history, architecture, and modern technology—each offering its own kind of rhythm, texture, and story. Together with nature, these worlds intersect and contrast in ways that continually catch my eye.

Schwantz Art is a curated collection of the images that resonate with me most—often captured spontaneously, then heavily and creatively edited afterward. I enjoy pushing boundaries in post-processing, experimenting with filters, color manipulation, and other techniques to enhance or completely transform the mood of a photo.

These galleries reflect my ongoing search for the perfect shot. Sometimes raw and subtle, sometimes bold and stylized—but always guided by a love for visual storytelling.

Please visit my gallery and enjoy browsing through these glimpses of the world as I see it—use the buttons to scroll through different categories and explore the range of themes in my photography.