Russell Pugh Photography

Russell Pugh Photography Russell Pugh Photography brings passion for landscape and nature photography to you. He hopes to one day be one of the Top Landscape Photographers in the world.

Russell Pugh was born and raised in Ohio where his passion for photography began with just a simple Kodak 110 his parents gave him. In November of 1992, he enlisted in the Navy and remained in the Navy for 24 years, until he retired from it. During his time in the Navy his passion of photography would fall to the wayside, but occasionally he would pick up the camera to capture the beauty of every

subject he could. Russell decided to follow his passion into Fine Art Landscape Photography shortly before retiring from the Navy. He graduated from the Art Institute of Virginia Beach earning his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts degree in Digital Photography. While attending school he participated in several art shows during his time there. Russell brings his passion for landscape and nature photography to you. Through his imagery he brings the outside world into yours, to help you see and appreciate what’s beyond your city. His commitment to you is to help bring out your adventurous side with his images, and inspire you on your own. Russell enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, which include but are not limited to, hiking, surfing, snowboarding, night photography, climbing ridiculous steep hills, traveling, and just being awed at what mother nature produces.

Milky Way over South Window Arch.  Captured beneath some of the darkest skies in the American Southwest, this scene high...
06/22/2026

Milky Way over South Window Arch.

Captured beneath some of the darkest skies in the American Southwest, this scene highlights why the Windows Section is one of the park’s premier locations for night photography and stargazing.

From our last trip this was our last sunrise at the Boneyard Beach.  Just a very simple capture of a falling Palm Tree.
06/20/2026

From our last trip this was our last sunrise at the Boneyard Beach. Just a very simple capture of a falling Palm Tree.

"Framed Sunrise"Using the Driftwood to from the sunrise was just an interesting capture during our trip to South Carolin...
06/18/2026

"Framed Sunrise"

Using the Driftwood to from the sunrise was just an interesting capture during our trip to South Carolina.

What caught my attention with this photo was the shadows that are being casted onto the beach as the sun was rising.  I ...
06/16/2026

What caught my attention with this photo was the shadows that are being casted onto the beach as the sun was rising. I was always very observant about things, but that skill became even more important during my time in the Afghaninstan War. If one good thing came out of being deployed to Afghanistan is my skill of obervation became even more skilled. The majority of photographers have this skill.

Rise and shine! Capturing the sunrise along this breathtaking beach was a challenge, but it pushed me to see the beauty ...
06/15/2026

Rise and shine! Capturing the sunrise along this breathtaking beach was a challenge, but it pushed me to see the beauty in every angle. At first, the vastness of Boneyard Beach felt overwhelming, but as I wandered, I discovered four incredible pieces of driftwood waiting to be framed. And then, magic happened as the sun rose above the horizon, revealing this stunning composition - one of my absolute favorites! ☀️

This morning we hit the road to head home with a small detour to Mt. Pleasant, SC for church service.  This photo was ta...
06/14/2026

This morning we hit the road to head home with a small detour to Mt. Pleasant, SC for church service. This photo was taken on our first evening in SC. We had a great time and I got alot more new images still to sort through.

"Ancient Sculptures"As the first light of dawn breaks over Boneyard Beach at Huntington Beach State Park, weathered drif...
06/12/2026

"Ancient Sculptures"

As the first light of dawn breaks over Boneyard Beach at Huntington Beach State Park, weathered driftwood rises from the surf like ancient sculptures etched against a pastel sky. Gentle waves sweep across the reflective shoreline, mirroring the twisted shapes of sun-bleached trees and the warm hues of sunrise. The scene is both serene and haunting—a timeless coastal landscape where the Atlantic Ocean and the remnants of a maritime forest create a photographer’s dream.

"Lowcountry Sunset"The saltwater marshes of the low country just provide an amazing background for last night's sunset.
06/11/2026

"Lowcountry Sunset"

The saltwater marshes of the low country just provide an amazing background for last night's sunset.

Today, we start our family vacation to a location I'm very familiar with, but I'm going to do some exploring as we will ...
06/10/2026

Today, we start our family vacation to a location I'm very familiar with, but I'm going to do some exploring as we will have a new moon during this vacation. Sunrise and sunsets are going to be spectacular. Stay tune for some new content.

Walking on the beach during "Golden Hour" is a complete reset.
06/09/2026

Walking on the beach during "Golden Hour" is a complete reset.

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Chesapeake, VA
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