Vicki McKay

Vicki's purpose with e-Scapes Photography is to bring nature, and all the health and well-being that it has to offer, back into your home, office and life as a form of visual healing. By conveying healing, comforting and revitalizing scenes, she strives to combat Nature Deficit Disorder, all the health dilemmas that we suffer as a result of our disconnect with nature. Considerable research shows that nature, including images of it, has a myriad of benefits to our lives. These include improved relaxation and stress reduction, increased attentiveness and mental sharpness leading to higher levels of problem solving, creativity and productivity, better relationships through increased cooperation, teamwork and conflict resolution and even accelerated healing times. Nature is now being used to treat many illnesses and injuries as well as a preventative measure.

Vicki's fine art photography focusses on the colours, patterns, textures and overall beauty of nature, with a Great Lakes focus. She specializes in gallery-wrapped canvas (giclée) with a matte or satin finish to maximize visual healing powers. This presentation style focusses the viewer on the peacefulness of the natural imagery rather than on fancy framing, shiny glass or reflections of the surroundings. The finish gives the images a natural, realistic appearance, like a window to the outdoors. Unusual sizes (long, narrow landscape and portrait formats) and orientations (e.g. images hung on an angle) make her work recognizable and unique. Many images are realistic, although some are abstracted through in camera or post production techniques. Traditional prints are also available. Come, let nature heal you with e-Scapes Photography.