best regional photographer 2026 3

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Winning best regional photographer in 2026 was humbling—it came after years of chasing light in forgotten corners of the Pacific Northwest, from misty mornings on the coast to the quiet drama of high desert storms. This award felt like recognition not just of technical skill, but of the stories told through each frame.