The Untamed View
Featuring the Ethereal Wilds collection—fine art photography capturing the quiet majesty of nature, wildlife, and expansive horizons.
Stories Behind the Lens
Every photograph in the Ethereal Wilds series carries a story—a record of patience, natural history, and light.
Read The Story & Bio
Andrew "Andy" Kuns
"By trade, I am an engineer. At heart, I am a photographer. One shapes with purpose; the other embraces the untamed."
• Outdoorsman • Engineer • Adventurer •
Where Precision Meets the Wilderness
I grew up on a farm in Southeast Michigan—where life was raw, hands-on, and deeply connected to the land. My childhood was shaped by raising animals, tending crops, and wandering the outdoors with my Boy Scout troop. I gained an early appreciation for nature's quiet power: what it can provide for us, and what it can demand from us without proper respect.
My career path led me to Computer Science and Engineering, building software and complex systems. But my spirit remained bound to the outdoors. To me, engineering and photography are two sides of the same coin: one requires calculation, discipline, and intentional design; the other requires patience, adaptability, and the humility to let nature lead.
Chasing Horizon Lines
I've always believed in working with my hands and testing my own limits. In 2009, after spending a summer rebuilding a motorcycle from the frame up, I packed a bag and rode across the country to Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain National Park. Standing amidst those towering peaks, the vastness of the West gripped me completely.
Whether navigating a remote trail in Patagonia, flying above the Rockies as a private pilot, or backcountry camping with my family, adventure has become my way of staying grounded. In 2020, my family and I made the leap to relocate to the Colorado mountains—where bears, foxes, and wild weather are simply part of the everyday view from the window.
The Colorado Trail Journal & Book
I am currently section-hiking the 500-mile Colorado Trail at 12,000 feet. As I write the accompanying book, each chapter is voiced over trail footage—serving as both a visual proofread and a multi-year video journal documenting life on the trail.
Fine Art Print Guide
Every photograph in The Untamed View collection is produced through world-class professional labs using museum-grade archival materials designed to last generations.
Museum Classic
Archival Cotton Rag
Epson Cold Press & Hahnemühle
100% cotton rag fine art paper with a soft, matte velvet texture. Delivers extraordinary tonal depth and deep blacks without glare.
Modern Luminous
HD Aluminum Metal
Infused Dye-Sublimation
Dye is directly infused into specially treated aluminum sheets. Creates an almost 3D depth with vibrant color payoff.
Tactile & Classic
Gallery Canvas Wrap
Heavyweight Fine Art Canvas
Printed on archival artist canvas and stretched over solid wood stretcher bars. Offers a warm, tactile presence with zero reflection.