Bio
Ken Hochfeld is a Portland based photographer where he and his wife, Carol, have lived for 45 years and their son Jason for 38 years.  Hochfeld is best known for his quiet and expressive landscapes and for his documentary work. He finds the natural beauty and lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest emotionally sustaining.

Hochfeld's toned black and white photographs may reflect upon the landscape before him, but more often are subtle, contemplative, and introspective.  He most often chooses to make photographs in quiet places that are not typical iconic scenic locations.  With some of his recent work "Rock(s), Hochfeld showcases the unique and striking natural artistry and wonder of the basalt in the Pacific Northwest.  With "Communities of the Lower Columbia River", Hochfeld explores human connection with the landscape and with "Pages: The Majestic Columbia River" he steps away some from his norm and celebrates the beauty of the Columbia River with a nod to early photography of the Columbia River and the American West. 

Hochfeld's work has been exhibited in various galleries in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Vermont, and California.

Education:
California State University Fullerton
1968-1973
BA Photo Communications with a minor in Art

Statement
I would describe myself as a "mindful" and emotional photographer.  I value my time capturing photographs as an opportunity to be intuitive and introspective while comfortably alone.  I visit common places which become very special to me.  My landscape images, however, are rarely about the places I visit.  The photographs I make are personally contemplative, most often enigmatic, and thus become a general reflection of my personal psyche.  




2017

LightBox Photographic Gallery
2017 Members Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
December 2017- January 2018

"Water 2017"
Juried Exhibition
The Center for Fine Art Photography
Fort Collins, Colorado
December 2017-January 2018

"Nature's Way"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
November-December 2017

"Vistas"
Juried Exhibition
A Smith Gallery
Johnson City, Texas 78636
November-December 2017

"The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of"
Juried Exhibition
Juror's 1st Place Award
Portland Photographer's Forum
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
Sept. 9 - Oct. 10 2017

"Honoring Trees"
Juried Exhibition
PhotoPlace Gallery
Middlebury, Vermont
June-July 2017

2017 Photography Show
Joint Invitational
Oregon Society of Artists &
Portland Photographer's Forum
Portland, Oregon
May 2017
 
"Whole"
Solo Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
May 13 - June 7 2017

Blue Sky's Pacific Northwest Viewing Drawers
Juried Selection
Blue Sky Gallery
Portland, Oregon
April 2017 - March 2018

"The Visual Armistice"
Juried Showcase
Plates-to-Pixels
April 2017

40th National Juried Photography Exhibition
Larson Gallery
Yakima, Washington
March-April 2017


Umpqua Valley Arts Association Photography NOW!
Juried Selection 2016
Roseburg, Oregon
May -July 2016

LightBox Photographic Gallery Files
Astoria, Oregon
April 2016-March 2017
Exhibition April-July 2016

Blue Sky's Pacific Northwest Viewing Drawers
Juried Selection
Blue Sky Gallery
Portland, Oregon
March 2016 - March 2017

"Newspace Now! 2016 Members' Salon
Newspace Center for Photography
Portland, Oregon 97214
March4-March 26, 2016

"The Spiritual Gift"
Juried Exhibition
Sage Gallery
Portland, Oregon
February 4-February 29 2016

2015

12x16 gallery Tenth Anniversary
Group Show
Portland, Oregon
November-December 2015

"Newspace Now!
2015 Members' Salon"
Newspace Center for Photography
Portland, Oregon 97214
October 2 - October 31, 2015

"Still"
Juried Exhibition
A Smith Gallery
Johnson City, Texas 78636
August.14 - September 27, 2015

"Mother Earth"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
August 8  - September 8, 2015

"Uniquely Oregon"
Annual Juried Exhibition
Juror's Grand Prize Award
Portland Photographers Forum
George R. White Library
Concordia University
June 12 - July 31 2015

"Water"
Juried Exhibition
A Smith Gallery
Johnson City, Texas 78636
May 22 - June 8, 2015

PDX 40"
Annual Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
April 11 - May 5, 2015

"Portraiture: Expression and Gesture"

Juried Exhibition
PhotoPlace Gallery
Middlebury, Vermont
Feb. 10 - Mar. 6, 2015

"Landscape"
Annual Juried Exhibition
Plates-to-Pixels
January 2015

2014

"Emotional Beauty"
Juried Exhibition
Portland Photographer's Forum LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
Nov. 8, 2014 - Dec. 6, 2014

"Water, Elemental and Fundamental"
Juried Exhibition
PhotoPlace Gallery
Middlebury, Vermont
September 23 - October 17, 2014

"They Call It Home
The Southeastern Utah Collection"
Solo Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
July 12 - Aug 6, 2014

PDX Photo Month Exhibit
Annual Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
April 12  -  May 6, 2014


2012

Portland Photographer's
Forum Group Show
Juried Exhibition
The Chehalem Cultural Center
Main Gallery
Newberg, Oregon 97132
July 6-30, 2012

"Pinhole To iphone"
Invitational Photography Exhibition
49th Annual Lake Oswego
Festival of the Arts
Lakewood Center for the Arts
Lake Oswego, Oregon
June 22-2 4, 2012

"Black & White: A Picture Show"
Juried Exhibition
Black Box Gallery
Portland, Oregon
May 1-22, 2012

PDX Photo Month Exhibit
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
April 7 - May 5, 2012

Blue Sky's Pacific Northwest Viewing Drawers
Juried Selection
Blue Sky Gallery
Portland, Oregon
March 2012 - March 2013

"Black and White
2012 Themed Exhibition"
Juried Exhibition
Newspace Center for Photography
Portland, Oregon
February 2012


2013

Portland Photographer's
Forum Group Show
Juried Exhibition
Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, Oregon
Nov. -  Dec. 2013

"They Call It Home
The Southeastern Utah Collection"
Solo Exhibition
Blanding Visitor's Center
Blanding, Utah
July - August 2013

PDX Photo Month Exhibit
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
April 13 - May 4, 2013



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Ken Hochfeld ©2023

K e n  H o c h f e l d
CV
2022

"Wonderful"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
June 2022 - July 2022

"Flora"
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
May 2022 - July 2022

"Small Communities of the Lower Columbia River"
Solo Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
April 2022 - May 2022

"Pages: The Majestic Columbia River"
Solo Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
April 2022 - May 2022

"Revival"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
Jan. 2022 - February 2022

2021

"Member Summer Showcase"
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
July 2021 - August 2021

"Pacific Northwest 2021"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
June 2021 - September 2021

"Reflections"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
November 2021 - Jan. 2022

2020

"LightBox Files"
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
July 2020 - September 2020

"Fantastic Film Show"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
July 2020 - August 2020

"The Pacific NW 40-2020"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
April 2020 - July 2020

"A Jury of Your Peers"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
March 2020 - April 2020

2019

LightBox Photographic Gallery
2019 Members Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
December 2019- January 2020

LightBox Photographic Gallery
Members Summer Showcase
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
July 2019- August 2019

"Artworks Northwest Exhibit"
Juried Selection
Umpqua Valley Arts Association
Roseburg, Oregon
May-June 2019

"PNW 40"
Annual Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
April-May 2019

LightBox Photographic Gallery Files
Astoria, Oregon
April 2019-March 2020
Exhibition April 2019-March 2019

Portland Photographers Forum
Members Exhibition
George R. White Library
Concordia University
Portland, Oregon
February-March 2019

2018

LightBox Photographic Gallery
2018 Members Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
December 2018- January 2019

"The Sacred"
Juried Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
August-September 2018

LightBox Photographic Gallery Files
Astoria, Oregon
April 2018-March 2018
Exhibition April-May 2018

"Cascadia 2018"
Juried Traveling Exhibition
Crossroads-Carnegie Art Center
Baker City, Oregon
April-August 2018

"Clatsop County"
Invitational Exhibition
Sponsored by LightBox Photographic Gallery
Argyle Tasting House
Dundee, Oregon
January-March 2018

Recent Exhibitions
F i n e  A r t  P h o t o g r a p h y
2016

LightBox Photographic Gallery
2016 Members Exhibition
LightBox Photographic Gallery
Astoria, Oregon
Dec. 2016- Jan. 2017

"Whole"
Solo Exhibition
12x16gallery
Portland, Oregon
October 2016

Oregon Society of Artists Annual Photography Exhibit
Portland, Oregon
May 2016