Allen’s art has been described as “unique, beautiful, and natural”. Allen captures the unique beauty of nature missed by most people during their hectic schedules. Although digital photography is used for his art, no image is ever touched up or edited to get that perfect photo. “Nature’s beauty doesn’t need help from me,” Allen says. Having a passion for nature and an eye to capture its beauty, the natural world is his studio.

He has photographed at National Parks such as the Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Great Falls, Monument Valley, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion. Most of his work has been done in Northern Virginia area parks, including Green Springs, Mason Neck, River Bend, Runnymeade, and Walney Nature Center.

Allen’s passion for nature photography began when creating a Wildlife Garden in his yard. Creation of the Wildlife Garden attracted butterflies, birds, and rabbits allowing photo opportunities of various species. Some of the bird and butterfly photos in his portfolio were taken in his backyard.

Allen has coupled his passion for dogs and cats with his photography skills too. “Dogs and cats are a part of nature as well as our families, so I focus on creating fine art of these furry friends to portray their natural beauty” Allen says.

Allen has participated in various arts and crafts festivals throughout the Shenandoah Valley, Richmond, and Northern Virginia areas. Currently, he is pursuing a more active role in the arts community. He participates with Loudoun Arts Council, Manassas Arts Guild and Vienna Arts Society Gallery.

Allen and his wife Meg live in Chantilly, Va and have two furry children, a Black Lab mix named Noah and a Maine Coon mix named Haydn.

Exhibitions:
• “Creation Sings” a photography exhibit and “A Journey Through Creation’s Song”, an audiovisual presentation featuring images of nature combined with music by pianist, Mary Dart, Convergence: A Creative Community of Faith, Alexandria, VA (September 1-30, 2009).
• Two entries accepted in the 39th Annual Treasures of Arts Show; Juror Ann Gordon,
(November 2008).
• Convergence: A Creative Community of Faith, “Sermon on the Mount Series”, (November 2008).
• Ballston Arts + Crafts Market, (May-September 2008, June-July 2009).
• Vienna Arts Society Photography Exhibition, (July 2008, July 2009).
• Arts Festival, Convergence: A Creative Community of Faith, (May 2008).
• Fool for Art, Richmond, Virginia, (April 2008, April 2009).
• Vienna Arts Society Gallery, (2007-2009).
• Three entries accepted in the 38th Annual Treasures of Arts Show; Juror Marian Van Landingham, Founder of the Torpedo Factory, (November 2007).
• Annual Fine Arts Festival, Manassas, VA, (October 2007, October 2008, October 2009).

Memberships:
• www.photomission.com, an International Community of Christian Photographers
• Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
• www.naturephotographers.net
• Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
• Loudoun Arts Council
• Ox Hill Baptist Church, Chantilly, VA

"But those who wait upon the Lord get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles. They run and don't get tired, they walk and don't lag behind." - Isaiah 40:31 (The Message Translation)