Kenny Braun is an editorial, commercial and fine-art photographer based in Austin, Texas. Known for environmental portraits, landscapes, and personal projects, he is an established professional in business since 1996. Music, surfing, and photography have been his passions since high-school, each influencing the other. His personal work explores a sense of place and memory by returning to scenes from his childhood. His series on Texas Surfers and the Gulf Coast titled Surf Texas was designed by Pentagram and published by the University of Texas Press in 2014. Other books include The Salt Lick Cookbook published in 2012 and Jack Allen’s Kitchen Cookbook published in 2014. His new book on Texas Landscapes: As Far As You Can See was published by UT Press on May 8, 2018.

Braun’s work is included in numerous private and public collections including The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University. As an editorial photographer, his work can be seen in Garden and Gun, Texas Monthly, Wired, Southern Living, Texas Highways, This Old House and more. He is represented by the Stephen L. Clark Gallery in Austin and the Catherine Couturier Gallery, in Houston.

“To me, it’s not surprising that nature is among the most generous of photographic subjects, and this book collects some of her greatest gifts to me. I am continually awed, and surprised, by the natural beauty of Texas. That’s why I keep going out, hoping for a great photo. This book is about beautiful images, but it is also personal. It reflects my 20 plus years in photography and a lifelong relationship with the natural wonders of Texas. It is my honor and privilege to share some of the gifts I have received along the way.” 

—Kenny Braun