Kurt Gardner Photography Gallery

Kurt Gardner Photography Gallery My heart belongs to the Adirondacks and the Wildlife. We have a large collection of the Adirondacks images along with my travels. Everything finally made sense.
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Look for the Big Red Chair out front on Main St Old Forge, NY. Adirondack Photography Workshops and beyond. Kurt Gardner, is a Local Adirondack Photographer... who also happens to work as an Advertising & Fashion photographer in Nyc or wherever else assignments take him. The photographs presented here today were taken in and around Old Forge. Nature Inspires Us All, isn’t that one of the reason

s you are here today? For Kurt in 2014, nature was not only inspirational but thankfully, healing. That year he suffered a medical emergency where three discs and two vertebrae were removed from his neck. After a second surgery was necessary he was unable to work for 8 months. However, he did not sit life out... just because the Dr.’s thought he should. He went out into nature at all hours of the day & night and lost himself in the beauty and resilience of the Adirondacks. The energy of this place helped to heal his spirit and his body. Kurt, hopes you enjoy these photographs which were taken during a transitional period in his life... some may call it a low point. Yet with every click of his camera a higher purpose arose, he hopes you too can be lifted by the beauty of this amazing place! For as long as I can recall there has been a camera in my hand. Growing up, my father John Gardner would always have cameras and film in the house, playing with these items was was normal in our home. However, my fathers actual job was unknown to me other than he worked at KODAK. He'd get up eat breakfast and go to work, he'd come home be with us kids, dinner and bed for another day of the same. One day it was "Bring your child to work day". So we got up ate breakfast and off to work we went...my reaction to seeing massive developing tanks, photo studios and enlargers was a bit confusing. I quickly learned how amazing my father's job really was. My dad John Gardner was a Master Black & White printer for KODAK. I became hooked on the process of photography and the developing of the film itself that day. Watching the actual massive fibre based prints on a vacuum board wall, with an 8x10 enlarger mounted on the floor track in this huge movie theatre style dark room was beyond impressive. Today 20+ years as later I can still recall that first introduction into what would become a lifetime love of photography. I am grateful everyday that I get to do what I love.

If you see my Dad around town today wish him Happy Birthday! Happy 83rd Dad!
08/29/2026

If you see my Dad around town today wish him Happy Birthday!
Happy 83rd Dad!

I can’t thank you all enough! We break ground Sunday! I’m so overwhelmed emotions and gratitude by all the support we ...
08/28/2026

I can’t thank you all enough!
We break ground Sunday!
I’m so overwhelmed emotions and gratitude by all the support we have received from so many!
Thank you so much for caring about bears and wildlife. It means so much to us.

If you see Ximena around town today wish her a Happy Birthday!!!!
08/15/2026

If you see Ximena around town today wish her a Happy Birthday!!!!

I've been out photographing shooting stars this week with our youngest son Grey. Grey took this image of me hanging out ...
08/13/2026

I've been out photographing shooting stars this week with our youngest son Grey. Grey took this image of me hanging out on Big Moose Lake at The Waldheim with Liam and Gabe. Grey heading out next week to Ithaca to study Writing and Photography.
He directed and captured this image of me and others watching the shooting stars and Milky Way over Big Moose Lake at The Waldheim. I just love it!
Going to miss having you around all the time.

Free online photography classWant to know my thought process and how I approach my photography. Here a free online photo...
08/04/2026

Free online photography class
Want to know my thought process and how I approach my photography. Here a free online photography course Tamron Americas did with me in Yosemite. Hope you enjoy it!

Master nature photography with Kurt Gardner in this free multi-part TAMRON University course. Explore gear essentials, field techniques, post-production, and how to build a photography business—plus go on location with Kurt to see how he creates powerful images of nature in Yosemite National Park.

This is so sad. When we went to recover this Loon this week. Don Andrews knew everything about this loon from its tags....
07/29/2026

This is so sad. When we went to recover this Loon this week. Don Andrews knew everything about this loon from its tags. It was so sad to see it was the mother of a family we have spent a lot of time watching over the years nesting and raising their babies on the Fulton chain.

Please be aware when boating. It’s hard to tell if they have chics with them at times as they hide under the wings or are very close by and blend in easily. The parents don’t move out of the way as fast if the babies are with them. So it’s best to assume and give them some space always.

Accidents can happen to anyone but the more we are all aware while out in nature the better chances for our wildlife.

07/27/2026

2027 Adirondack Calendars are in stock at our gallery and online. Stop by our gallery on main st Old Forge.

07/27/2026

Make sure you pick up your 2027 Adirondack calendar while you’re in town. We also have them available on our website. We have the Big Red Adk chair out in front of our gallery on main st Old Forge.

Our 2027 calendars have arrived! Will be starting to ship everyone preorders out it this week. Plus we have them at our...
07/26/2026

Our 2027 calendars have arrived! Will be starting to ship everyone preorders out it this week. Plus we have them at our gallery now as well.

Adirondack Night sky. This summer has been filled with countless hours of paddling at 4:45 am most days and out again in...
07/23/2026

Adirondack Night sky.
This summer has been filled with countless hours of paddling at 4:45 am most days and out again in the evenings. Been camping as much as I can shooting the nights sky and sleeping under the stars. I can't wait to share all the images when I find time to go thru them all. Here a quick one form last week.
You can see my tent in the back from this night. Thousands of photos with Loons with their chic. Will be closing Friday 24th at 4pm for a private event.

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3032 State Rt 28
Old Forge, NY
13420

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 5pm

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+19174472744

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