Testimonials / Awards / Certifications

TESTIMONIALS

[About Prairie Dance] “He’s a poet with a camera. I love this. This comes from applying a slow shutter speed. Beautifully done. I really like that effect…I would say this is beautiful. Scott, dance on!” – Renowned National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting on CreativeLive 13 March 2018

“Besides loving his photos, we really appreciate that Scott personally walked us through image selection, framing, and placement. He directed the framer and even came to our home to help with hanging.” – Tom & Donna B.

[About Patience] “I love this composition. I think the photographer really thought about that S-curve. I think that really works.” – Legendary wildlife photographer Art Wolfe on CreativeLive 27 Nov 2017

“I can attest to your quality, professionalism, communication, and timeliness.” – Carrie S.

“I love my matted, framed photo! It looks amazing in my home; it truly is a special piece of art. 5 stars” – Amy R.

“Your calendar is really great! We find ourselves turning the pages until we’re at December – and the year hasn’t even started yet!” – Rick J.

“What a beautiful collection and what a gift you have – amazing.” – Dave B.

“Love the calendar! Very clear and crisp printing, even on non-glossy paper. Really like the images. Each makes you want to look at the next.” – Tedd G.

“All of your work is beautifully captured with fabulous shape and textures… I love the water photos and those with wildflowers and mountains!” – Tamy G.

AWARDS

Going Down - An abandoned grain elevator slowly returns to the land. Pullman, Washington, USA

First Place Award. 2022 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Monochrome; Architectural

Going Down – An abandoned grain elevator slowly returns to the land. Pullman, Washington, USA

First Place Award. 2022 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Manipulated Photos; Animals

Love Thy Neighbor – Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Matthew 22:39

Second Place Award. 2022 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Color; Landscape

Ancient Lands, Modern Mills – Powerful windmills harvest the breeze above while farmers harvest the lands below. Oakesdale, Washington, USA

Third Place Award. 2022 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Color; Animals

Full Roost – Monarch butterflies gather at the top of a tree to warm in Pacific sunshine. Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, Pacific Grove, California, USA

Early Start - A lone boat sprints to a favorite fishing hole. Detroit Lake, Oregon, USA. Photo by Scott Gibson

Best of Division. 2018 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Monochrome; Seascape/Marine/Water

Early Start  – A lone boat sprints to a favorite fishing hole. Detroit Lake, Oregon, USA

"Daybreak" The sun kicks off the day above Detroit Lake with Mt. Jefferson in the distance. Detroit, Oregon, USA. Photo by Scott Gibson

First Place Award. 2018 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Sunrise/Sunset/Moon

Daybreak  – The sun kicks off the day above Detroit Lake with Mt. Jefferson in the distance. Detroit, Oregon, USA

Fourth Place Award. 2018 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Color – Any Other

Sleeping, Giants  – A hiker catches a few winks in ‘The Senate.’ Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park, California, USA

Fourth Place Award. 2018 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair,  Professional Photography; October Wildfire Tribute

Giving Thanks  – One month after the devastating wildfires, survivors show their appreciation. Larkfield, California, USA

First Place Award. 2017 Harvest Fair (Santa Rosa, California, USA), Professional Photography; Sonoma County Coastline

Sunbathe – Yellow iceplant blossoms bask in the afternoon sun along the Pacific Coast Highway. Duncans Landing, Sonoma Coast State Park, Bodega Bay, California, USA

Second Place Award. 2017 Harvest Fair (Santa Rosa, California, USA), Professional Photography; Harvest/Agriculture

Cab, as Far as the Eye Can See – Cabernet Sauvignon wine grape clusters, ready for harvest, hang from row after row of mature vines. Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Bright red grape vine leaves

Third Place Award. 2017 Harvest Fair (Santa Rosa, California, USA), Professional Photography; Harvest/Agriculture

Fire Leaves – Autumn in wine country brings out grape leaves seemingly on fire. Russian River Valley, California, USA

Second Place Award. 2017 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Floriculture/Trees

Aspen Oasis – Colorful deciduous and evergreen trees surround an old cabin. Hope Valley, California, USA

Second Place Award. 2017 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Seascape/Marine/Water

Leeward Morning – Morning clouds linger on a quiet Santa Cruz Island morning. Channel Islands National Park, California, USA

First Place Award. 2016 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Seascape, Marine, Water

Emerald Weave – Undulating light rays illuminate the sandy and boulder-strewn Lake Tahoe eastshore bottom. Lake Tahoe State Park, Nevada, USA

Second Place Award. 2016 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Coastal

Sunbathe – Yellow iceplant blossoms bask in the afternoon sun along the Pacific Coast Highway. Duncans Landing, Sonoma Coast State Park, Bodega Bay, California, USA 

Second Place Award. 2016 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Professional Photography; Landscape, Deserts, Mountains, Rivers

Well-Deserved Rest – A hiker takes a break after the long trek to the top. Mount Whitney Summit (14,505 ft.), John Muir Wilderness, California, USA 

Third Place Award. 2013 Sonoma County (California, USA) Fair, Adult Photography; Special – In Our Backyard

Vineyard Sunset – The sun sets behind perfectly sculpted vineyard rows. Sonoma County, California, USA 

CERTIFICATIONS

FAA-Certified Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Remote Pilot

Qualified Photography Consultant, Sonoma County (California, USA) Water Agency