Nathan Gilmer  wearing a baseball cap, green t-shirt, jeans, and hiking boots, with a Leica Q around his neck, standing with hands in pockets against a white wall with striped shadows.

Hi, My Name is Nathan.

I’m a photographer based in Dacono, Colorado.

I photograph people, places, and everyday life. Some of that work happens on assignment — portraits, brand imagery, events, and projects for businesses and organizations. The rest grows out of my personal practice: paying attention to light, color, weather, roadside details, family life, cars, small towns, and the kinds of scenes that are easy to pass by.

I’ve been making photographs for over a decade. Along the way I’ve worked with families, churches, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals, while also continuing to build a body of personal work that is moving toward books, prints, and longer-term projects.

What matters most to me is making photographs that feel honest and specific. I’m less interested in forcing a big moment than in noticing what is already there and giving it shape.

I live in Northern Colorado with my wife and our three kids. When I’m not photographing, I’m usually camping, listening to music, working on a project around the house, or carrying a camera somewhere I probably don’t need to.