Hi, I’m Paton Valencia — a landscape photographer with a deep love for the wild, untamed corners of the world. My passion lies in backpacking into remote, often hard-to-reach locations to capture the raw beauty of nature in its most untouched form.

Each photograph I take is more than just an image — it’s a story of solitude, light, and the quiet moments found miles away from the nearest trailhead. I believe the natural world holds a kind of truth and wonder that’s best experienced off the beaten path, and my goal is to share that feeling through fine art photography.

Whether it’s alpine sunrises, mist-filled forests, or desert stillness under starlit skies, my work is a reflection of the awe and reverence I feel in the presence of wild places. Thanks for joining me on this journey — I hope my images inspire your own connection to the landscapes that move us.