Today we’d like to introduce you to Knox Kronenberg.
Hi Knox, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I am a 26-year-old fine art photographer, born and raised in Austin, Texas. My earliest passion was the outdoors, particularly fishing, and my life since has been a natural progression of that love. Today, the fine art business has become my true calling, and I feel deeply honored and grateful to create imagery that resonates with others and inspires them to collect my work.
In high school, I competed with the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team, an experience that allowed me to travel to remarkable places I might never have seen otherwise. It was through those journeys that I developed a profound connection to capturing the essence of where I was and what we were doing. Over time, my fascination with photography grew, taking me to remote corners of the world I hadn’t imagined visiting. After years spent as a content creator for various outdoor brands, I made a deliberate shift a few years ago, choosing to focus on crafting images that tell stories rather than simply documenting moments.
These days, I dedicate my time to conceptualizing and executing ambitious photo shoots that push creative boundaries. From shutting down a Formula 1 track to race cowboys against sports cars, to photographing Native Americans against the iconic backdrops of Aspen, Colorado, the work is both challenging and exhilarating. I’m fortunate to have a dedicated collector base that continues to support and fuel my vision, enabling me to pursue these extraordinary projects.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
There have been many obstacles along the way, including numerous people telling me that I couldn’t succeed or that we couldn’t compete in the art world. Having an incredible set of parents and a remarkable partner by my side, who continuously support and push me, has allowed me to move forward with what some might call blissful ignorance. Ironically, not knowing the full scope of the challenges ahead has actually helped me confront them head-on. I thank God every day for the guidance and for blessing me with a passion that fuels me.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
All of my work is black-and-white photography. The decision to shoot in black and white is quite deliberate. I find that color can be restrictive for the viewer, as it tends to anchor the image in a specific time period. Black and white, however, transcends those limitations, allowing viewers to place themselves at any point in history when they engage with the piece.
Additionally, I create all of my work in large formats, with 65 inches being the smallest size available. My goal is to make the experience as immersive and engaging as possible. The scale of the work invites viewers to step into the scene, almost as if they are in the very room where the image was captured.
In the end, my approach—combining large-scale presentation with the timelessness of black and white—allows the work to transcend both time and space, offering an experience that feels both personal and universal to each viewer.
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
Likes
– fishing
– hunting
– skiing
– surfing
– basically anything outside
– photography
– art
– my family
Dislikes
– consistency
– concrete jungles
– a desk job
Contact Info:
- Website: https://knoxkronenberg.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knox_kronenberg/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnoxKronenberg
