COLIN MCGAHAN                 

In the realm of photography, some simply capture moments, while others weave stories with every release of the shutter. Enter Colin McGahan, an artist who views his camera as more than just a tool—it's a gateway to the intricate narratives of life.

With a focus on product, lifestyle, lodging, and fine art, Colin approaches each frame with a commitment to storytelling and purpose. His lens doesn't just freeze moments; it unveils the depth and richness of human experiences.

Nurtured by the picturesque landscapes of Western Massachusetts, Colin finds inspiration in the natural wonders that surround him. It's a place where seasons paint breathtaking scenes on the canvas of the earth, infusing each photograph with authenticity and an appreciation for life's simple joys.

Armed with a Canon R6 and a DJI Mavic 3 Classic, Colin effortlessly navigates between ground and sky, capturing compositions that transcend the ordinary. Whether it's the gentle play of light from the morning sun or the fun-loving spirit of making Sunday breakfast in a cozy cabin, every image invites viewers to rediscover the beauty hidden within the mundane.

For Colin, photography is a journey of discovery, connection, and enlightenment. With each click, he invites us to pause, reflect, and perceive the world through the lens of his boundless creativity.

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Brrrrrr it’s cold. Photography is sure important especially in documenting change. This place has changed immensely over the last few years due to downed trees, flooding and nature running its course. While it’s still beautiful, I miss
The leaves may have fallen, but it’s still flannel season. This weekend I #lettheoutsidein and explored some of my favorite Western Mass spots in their stick season glory. If you know me, you know that once the temps cool I’m typically
This year’s Scenes From Western Massachusetts Calendar is hitting your mailboxes! What’s next? To give back to those who have purchased a calendar, I am going to give away an 8x10 print of the winner’s choice! The good news is - i
Simply moody autumn details. Falling leaves lead to season changes. It’s a great time to reflect, recollect, and cozy in for the next few months. I’m trying to be more intentional with my work, capturing scenes but telling a story with
Throwing it back to another shot I had envisioned since I first drove by this pond prior to moving to Easthampton. Thankfully I lucked out, got a great morning sky and relatively low fog, conditions I had hoped for about a year prior. The first ima
Low flow, we need some rain and dare I say ❄️? Leaves are falling quick - many spots I had planned to hit have dropped their leaves due to some pretty wild winds over the weekend. I will say though, it was a good weekend to relax and enjoy some seas
Scenes that make me want to make this place my home
Crazy to think about how much this roadside park has changed at night over the past few years. It used to be my quick escape to dark skies, and now, the light pollution in this location is stronger than it ever was. Although this image is a bit bus
Visualizing images pays off. Last night after work I raced the setting sun to get to North Adams in time to attempt capturing this. Peak foliage tends to hit this spot much later than most areas, and this year color was full of reds and deep oranges,
Hillside Havens in the NEK - just gotta let go and the scenes will find ya. Honestly I feel like I’ve hit a creative crossroad, seems to always come around now too. It’s not burnout but I think a sense that I don’t want the season
Odd conditions presented themselves last weekend on the trail. Rain came quick and so did cool temps. This area always perplexes me when it comes to foliage yet it’s my favorite place to fly the drone in Mass. Just a bit up the road on top of t
Happy Wednesday from my happy place 🍁