is a Asia-based Surrealist photographer specialized in landscape and lifestyle photography.During his decade-long career, Durkee has worked with multi-industry companies, and product designers and focused his creativity and vision as a photographer. Mesmerized by depth of focus and color illumination, his photography focuses on the daily life of places and people in their daily lives. Photographing traditional and modern interiors and understanding a sense of space is something that he loves bringing to his art. Born and raised in California, at a very young age, he was inspired by nature, and the details in everyday life.
What makes Durkee’s work is so recognizable is the fact that he tends to create a natural feel of the images, followed by a light temperature, allowing the spectators to enjoy the beauty of the interior mood. He is deeply inspired by the work of his grandfather Bill Owens, his greatest influence. Durkee focuses on photographing the lives of Koreans, changes in society through lifestyle, art, and significant moments. He believes that both design and photography play hand-in-hand together 一 significantly to bring new thoughts and ideas. Seeking out new creative styles and colors drives his to innovate.