The White Mountains of New Hampshire | Featured Photographer Joe Klementovich
We asked featured photographer Joe Klementovich for a sampling of some of his favorite photographs of adventure in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
We asked featured photographer (and New Hampshire native) Joe Klementovich for a closer look the White Mountains, a favorite New England destination for beauty, nature, and adventure.
A lone fisherman wades knee deep in the Saco River near North Conway during a spring storm. Photo Credit : Joe Klementovich
DESCRIBE YOUR CONNECTION TO NEW ENGLAND.
I grew up in a farmhouse on Main Street in Hampstead, NH. I have fond childhood memories of barns and open fields, walking to school and roaming the woods behind the house. I studied at the University of New Hampshire, and then moved to North Conway to rock climb, ice climb, ski and do everything I could outside. So I’ve been connected to New England since the beginning. Travel and assignments take me to other parts of the country and the world, but New Hampshire will always be home.
DESCRIBE YOUR EQUIPMENT.
I currently shoot with Nikon DSLRs, GoPros and my phone. I don’t get wrapped up in chasing the latest equipment. We all have our favorite brands, and they all work. Nikons handle cold and messy weather well, which is key for shooting in the mountains, but most important is having gear that doesn’t get in the way while shooting and just works. New Englanders know weather changes every few minutes. It can help make interesting photos, but it challenges even the best of equipment.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
I’ve always been inspired by people pursuing their passions. Whether it’s a sculptor or an ice climber, the motivation and love of their chosen pursuit always comes out. Photographers Walker Evans, Alfred Stieglitz and contemporary work like Clyde Butcher’s black and white landscapes and Keith Ladzinski’s outdoor adventures inspire me. But I also am inspired by the places I shoot, the weather and how it interacts with our environment. It’s massive and chaotic and adds so much to a photograph. It could be how the light filters through snow squalls or the thunder clouds rolling over the hillside. “Weather” can mean a warm spring breeze or hail, snow and hurricane force winds, plus everything in between. Maybe that’s why I live here in New England, because that inspires me as much as any individual.
See more of Joe’s work at klementovichphoto.com
The White Mountains of New Hampshire
A cyclist tackles the daunting 7.6 mile Mount Washington Auto Road. Photo Credit : Joe KlementovichDominick Laporte running along the Saco River in North Conway, NH Photo Credit : Joe KlementovichA hiker and his dog are engulfed by the autumn fog on Mount Willard in Crawford Notch. Photo Credit : Joe KlementovichA trail runner high above North Conway, New Hampshire on South Moat Mountain. Photo Credit : Joe KlementovichKevin Tilton trail running on the summit of Foss Mountain with the backdrop of a classic White Mountains landscape unfolding behind him. Photo Credit : Joe KlementovichAlex Leich on the bare granite slabs of Whitehorse Ledge, a mecca for climbers and bikers, in North Conway, New Hampshire. Photo Credit : Joe KlementovichBrian Johnston nearing the top of Damnation Gully in Huntington Ravine on Mount Washington. Photo Credit : Joe KlementovichTwo hikers descending into Tuckerman Ravine on a sunny February afternoon. Photo Credit : Joe KlementovichRime ice above tree line on Little Haystack Mountain in Franconia Notch. Photo Credit : Joe Klementovich
Have you ever visited the White Mountains for a day of adventure?
This post was first published in 2017 and has been updated.
Heather Marcus is the senior photo editor for Yankee Magazine. She works closely with the art director and a large group of contributing photographers to tell our stories about people and place in a compelling way. Living and growing up in New England, she continues to be inspired by the communities, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.
