Growing up in Washington State, with its abundance of glorious scenery and wild places,

John Shephard grew up in Washington State. The landscapes here — the volcanic summits, the old-growth forests, the basalt canyons, the Palouse in harvest light shaped how he sees, and eventually why he photographs.

Washington Wide is the result of years of work across the full breadth of the state. Shot on Fuji Velvia 50 film with panoramic cameras, the book moves through Washington's diverse landscapes in a carefully considered sequence. Each image was chosen not simply for what it shows, but for how it feels. The goal was always the same: to make a photograph so immersive that you want to step inside it.

The production reflects the same commitment as the photography. Printed to archival standards with precise color management, the book is designed to reproduce Velvia's color fidelity accurately and permanently. The binding lies flat across every spread.

Washington Wide releases in fall 2026 as a limited edition hardcover, available through www.johnshephard.com, select bookstores and museum gift shops across Washington State, and on this site.

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