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SALT LAKE CITY — From capturing moments to capturing stars, this photographer shifted his focus from the lens to the heavens by launching a family-run telescope observatory business.
"I have been mostly showing astrophotography as I've tried to normalize the idea that an astrophoto can also be appreciated as a fine art photo — just like a mountain or a tree or a flower," Craig Stocks said.
Stocks is a fine art photographer who loves capturing breathtaking landscapes and the enchanting secrets of the night sky. His shots have graced local galleries and earned him multiple NASA "Picture of the Day" honors.
Stocks's love for photography ignited in high school, where he began capturing moments as part of the yearbook staff. This passion quickly evolved when he joined a work-study program in 1970, splitting his days between classes in the mornings and working as a photographer for a local weekly newspaper in the afternoons. What started as an easy way to earn cash became a captivating pursuit as he discovered the art and intrigue of photography.
