Luke Collins grew up in Door County, before venturing across the state to receive his college education at the University of Minnesota.
Luke bought his first ‘real’ camera and has been addicted ever since. From the natural wonders of Cave Point County Park to the iconic manmade landmarks, Door County is a fantastic place to pick up a camera. Luke is also an avid traveler. With his wife at his side and camera in tow, Luke have experienced and photographed some of the most incredible cities and scenic marvels in the United States and beyond. The parks in the US National Park System have become his favorite subjects to photograph.
Through photography Luke has learned to appreciate the spectacular beauty around us and he wants to share that beauty with others.
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Awards and Recognition
The Weather Channel
2015 “It’s Amazing Out There” Photo Contest 3rd Place for “The Crossing” (Watch Announcement from The Weather Channel)
2016, April, Photo of the Month for “The Crossing”
National Geographic
2015, September 8 – Your Shot Daily Dozen and Editor’s Spotlight for “The Crossing”
Miller Art Museum
2015, January 7 – March 3, “Little Bunch” in Celebrating 40 with Festive Art About Food!
2015, September 12 – November 3, “The Crossing” in 40th Juried Annual Exhibition
2015, November 7 – December 30, “Up the Stairs” in Parks of Door County Invitational Exhibition
2017, September 9 – October 30, “Shelf Clouds” in 42nd Juried Annual Exhibition
Midwest Center for Photography
2016, November 25 – December 31, “Autumn”, “Grit”, and “Sycamore” in Ten X Ten Exhibition
HAL Prize
2014 Of Note for “Grit”
Popular Photography Magazine
Photo Of The Day, July 23, 2015 for “The Crossing”
Your Best Shot Finalist, July 2015, for “The Crossing”
Capture Door County
“Your Best Shot 2014” Challenge – Editor’s Choice Award for “Anderson Sunset”
“Highways, Byways & Bridges” Challenge – People’s Choice Award for “Bridge to Paradise II”
2016 “Seasons Behind The Door” book Grand Prize for “Bridge to Paradise II”
“Seasons Behind The Door: Winter” Challenge – Editor’s Choice Award for “Exploring”
“Here Comes Summer” Challenge – Editor’s Choice Award for “Sunset Fireworks”
“Autumn Splendor” Challenge – People’s Choice Award for “Autumn in Ephraim”
“Your Best Shot 2016” Challenge – Editor’s Choice Award for “Cave Point Morning”
Photo Of The Day, August 8, 2014 for “Stars Over Cave Point”
Photo Of The Day, August 29, 2014 for “Below The Sky”
Photo Of The Day, December 7, 2014 for “Icy Rocks”
Photo Of The Day, December 26, 2014 for “Christmas Tug”
Photo Of The Day, January 15, 2015 for “Hanging Ice”
Photo Of The Day, February 17, 2015 for “Consumed By The Storm”
Photo Of The Day, February 27, 2015 for “Up The Stairs”
Photo Of The Day, April 14, 2015 for “Icy”
Photo Of The Day, April 27, 2015 for “Cana Under Construction”
Photo Of The Day, May 14, 2015 for “Bridge to Paradise II”
Photo Of The Day, June 11, 2015 for “Colorful Field”
Photo Of The Day, August 4, 2015 for “Blue Moon”
Photo Of The Day, September 12, 2015 for “Braving The Storm”
Photo Of The Day, September 29, 2015 for “Fireworks Over The Harbor”
Photo Of The Day, October 23, 2015 for “Over Cave Point”
Photo Of The Day, February 19, 2016 for “Valentine’s Day Morning”
Photo Of The Day, March 10, 2016 for “Misty Rock”
Photo Of The Day, June 23, 2016 for “Lighthouse Reflection”
Photo Of The Day, October 19, 2016 for “Autumn Stream”
Photo Of The Day, October 27, 2016 for “Autumn Forest”
Photo Of The Day, December 15, 2016 for “Winter Creek”
Photo Of The Day, January 23, 2017 for “Arrival”
Photo Of The Day, March 21, 2017 for “Crooked Highway”
Photo Of The Day, May 25, 2017 for “Shining Through The Blossoms”
Capture Wisconsin
Photo Of The Day, February 19, 2015 for “Consumed By The Storm”
Photo Of The Day, February 16, 2016 for “Valentine’s Day Morning”
Photo Of The Day, March 21, 2107 for “Ice At Sunset”
Capture My Chicago
Photo Of The Day, June 30, 2016 for “Walk The Line”
Yosemite Conservancy
Photo Of The Week, January 16-22, 2015 for “Moonrise at Valley View”
In Print
2015 Sturgeon Bay Activity Guide for “Bridge to Paradise” (Page 4-5 of guidebook)
2015 Wisconsin Bride Magazine Wedding Planner (Page 57 of book)
2015 Baileys Harbor, WI Travel Brochure for “Chapel In The Woods”
2015, September 9, Your Key To The Door cover for “The Crossing”
2016, “Seasons Behind the Door” book. 8 published images.
2018, Door County Pulse, “Around the World and Back”