Born in 1979, Cailen J. McNair is an Oregon native, dedicated educator, coach, father, and photographer. While traveling the world with his family from 2009 - 2021 he found his passion in capturing moments and improving his compositions. What started with an old Nikon created a never ending desire to improve attention to detail, and develop his creative passion. In his own words, “I didn’t find photography necessarily, it found me while trying to capture the kids growing up within the cultures we were immersed in. I want to share what I see and what I feel when sitting quietly for hours in a single composition.”

Although he’s taken thousands of photos in his past, he’s selected those that exceed his expectation of detail, contrast, and uniqueness. By carefully choosing prints based on potential for enlargement, he strives to understand what makes compelling photography. He selects prints that resonate with viewers on an aesthetic and emotional level. “Many photos can be posted online and look amazing on a little screen, but when it comes to enlargement I am meticulous about the details and process from planning, to setting up, to publishing a finished product.

Nature is meant to be explored and cared for, and it is Cailen’s vision that through a print the viewer will be transported to the location of the photo, spark the senses, and visually appeal to a range of individuals. No AI generated images are published on this site, nor on his instagram.