Beau Simmons
Beau Simmons (@beausimmons) is a maestro of medium format film photography. Initially flourishing in the world of fashion photography, his lens soon turned to the serene authenticity of the Western lifestyle, igniting a fervor to immortalize forgotten stories. Immersed in Americana, Beau crafts visual tales, preserving fleeting moments and amplifying the silent echoes of an era. Memento is honored to work an artist who exemplifies such balance between digital and physical forms in the fine art world - exclusively shooting on film and often over weeklong stretches at remote and iconic ranches. Beau's work can be admired at leading galleries throughout the United States.
"I haven't touched a digital camera in nearly 10 years. I practice an older medium, but I also want to focus on an [older] genre that isn't highlighted in the fine art world."
Beau Simmons
On a -16 windchill drive between ranches in Western Montana, Memento spoke with Beau about his background as a fashion and fine art photographer. Beau shared the stories behind each image and discussed his views on the intersection of fashion and photography.