Terrell Moffett

Terrell Moffett has been photographing people and places for more than 25 years.  Growing up on the Wasatch Front in Northern Utah, he developed a passion for nature, and spent a great deal of time photographing in the Ogden and Cache Valley areas.  While working on his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Utah State University, he turned his interests to photographing people in their own environments.  In 1994, Terrell opened Moffett Photography in Nampa, Idaho, specializing in location portraiture.  The ensuing years brought much recognition for the accomplishments of both the studio and his personal photographic work.

While building a very successful studio, Terrell's passion remained in the landscape.  "I love the outdoors and creating images that portray my vision of the world around me.  I want you, the viewer, to feel the beauty within an image.  Photography is not just about creating pretty pictures, it is about creating images that invoke a feeling. There should be an energy pulling you into the image."

Terrell's photographs are created from many different camera formats, from large and medium format film cameras to high end digital SLR's.  The prints are all made personally to ensure that his creative vision is followed through to the final image. "The camera is only the starting point of photographic creativity" he says. "I know what the finished piece will look like the instant that I press the shutter. The vision is there, and the only way to get the result I want and see is to carry out the entire process myself.  This way the image is truly mine, a real reflection of my personal vision."

The only thing more rewarding than creating a masterpiece for Terrell is teaching others how to create their own.  He has taught on many levels from high school to professional workshops.  Currently he does individual, one on one tutoring in photography, composition and Photoshop.  He is also preparing to take his teaching online. Check back often for updates on what classes are being offered.

Terrell and his sweetheart Christeena have been married since 1990 and reside in Nampa, Idaho.  They have 5 wonderful children who keep them very busy.  They love to spend their free time camping, biking and fly-fishing in the beautiful mountains of the Northwest.