About the Artist
Annie Koch | Fine Art Nature & Landscape Photography
I'm a Vermont-based photographer and artist inspired by wild places, shifting light, and the beauty of the natural world.
Growing up in the mountains of Vermont, I developed a deep connection to the outdoors that has shaped both my life and creative work. What began as a passion for adventure and exploration gradually evolved into a more intentional artistic practice, one rooted in curiosity, observation, and the desire to capture not just how a place looks, but how it feels.
My photography explores the relationship between light, texture, color, and the natural landscape. I'm drawn to dramatic contrasts, intricate details, and fleeting moments that reveal something extraordinary in the familiar. Through bold compositions and rich tones, I aim to create images that evoke emotion, invite reflection, and offer a renewed appreciation for the world around us.
Over the years, my camera has accompanied me through the mountains of New England and across the American West. These experiences have shaped my perspective as both an artist and an individual, deepening my appreciation for the beauty, complexity, and constant transformation of the natural world.
Alongside my photography, I work as a nature-based therapist in Milton, Vermont, where I integrate the outdoors into the therapeutic process. My work in mental health has deepened my understanding of the relationship between people and the natural world, particularly the ways nature can support reflection, connection, and emotional well-being. Although photography and counseling are distinct parts of my professional life, both are rooted in a shared appreciation for curiosity, presence, and the transformative potential of spending time outdoors.
Today, I create fine art nature and landscape photography intended to bring a sense of wonder, connection, and the outdoors into everyday spaces.
For me, photography is not simply about preserving what I see. It's about translating the experience of being there into something that can be felt.
Background
Originally from Killington, Vermont, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Resort Management from Green Mountain College before beginning my professional photography career in Breckenridge, Colorado.
In 2020, I graduated from the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana, where I refined my technical skills and developed my artistic approach to landscape photography.
My professional journey has since expanded into the field of mental health counseling, where I now practice nature-based therapy in Milton, Vermont. This work continues to inform my appreciation for the intersection of nature, creativity, and the human experience.
I continue to live and create in Vermont, finding inspiration in the mountains, forests, waterways, and changing seasons of New England and beyond.
