A visual storyteller who travels the globe looking for his next adventure, Nick Bondarev seeks images that convey the interaction of humans and wild nature. He is a lifestyle, editorial and automotive photographer and director who has worked with iconic brands and publications such as The New York Times, National Geographic, Maxim, Mercedes-Benz, Nokia, Johnnie Walker and Harley-Davidson. A self-taught artist, Nick began his photography career while still a teen in his native Uzbekistan. Later he lived in Siberia, Asia and Iceland before relocating to Oregon. Nick thrives in extreme settings where he can capture photographs that evoke powerful feelings in viewers.