PICTURE PERFECT! by Kim Wybenga

Have you ever had a “PICTURE PERFECT’ moment or a memory so precious that you desired to preserve over time?  With significant events around every corner, many of us make every effort to mark our moments photographically with our family, friends or even personally. The reality is that without a physical reminder of our time here on earth, our memories are eventually stored away in the recesses of our hearts and minds and unfortunately unable to be preserved tangibly for future enjoyment.

Today I have the privilege of highlighting a talented local photographer named Adi Ringer, who captures creative and esthetic shots in every setting that he encounters. He is the owner and operator of Adi Ringer Photography located in the heart of Nipomo, Ca. From the moment we met I found him to be approachable, kind and a consummate professional as he spoke about his passion for photography. I could see by his countenance that he was like a well-displayed piece of art, there was much more to him than meets the eye. I was correct! After 35 years as a financial advisor, Adi had discovered a passion for wildlife photography in 2012 in a most unusual way.
One may even call it …SERENDIPITOUS!

Adi has always enjoyed the great outdoors and appreciated the immense wonders that nature possesses. But as in all serendipitous moments, there was a singular defining moment in time that he describes as a silent but profound calling on his future career path, by none other than, nature itself! Fourteen years ago, on what appeared to be just a typical leisurely afternoon drive, something significant caught Adi’s eye. Because of his curious and adventurous personality, he instantly stopped his car and got out to take a closer look and see what had attracted his attention. Low and behold it was a beautiful Red-Tailed Hawk sitting on a fence, perched majestically as if it was preparing for a preplanned one-on-one photo shoot with Adi.  Without hesitation he knew that this kind of scene was rare and needed to be documented and shared with others. He instinctively grabbed his trusty camera and slowly approached the bird, believing at any minute it would surely fly away. To his surprise, the hawk remained regal and still, ready for his once in a lifetime photo shoot. With all of nature providing his backdrop, Adi zoomed in his lens and witnessed this beautiful hawk offering him freely the gift of a lifetime, the “PICTURE PERFECT’ shot! It was in that profound moment that Adi felt he was being called to a career of wildlife photography, ironically by a Red-Tailed Hawk who couldn’t speak a word. And the rest as they say is history in the making, preserved and skillfully captured behind the lens of Adi’s camera.

Adi’s style of photography is artistic in its essence. He enjoys utilizing his creative talents to authentically catch rare and enchanted moments in life, whether he is photographing a person, nature or wildlife in its most spectacular form. Regardless of his audience, he aspires to make the most out of every detail and setting he is given. As with all true artistic minds, Adi has a way of transforming ordinary scenes into something almost whimsical in nature. Although he began his career by photographing wildlife, seascapes and nature in general, in the business world he has become known for making everyone look remarkable in their professional headshots!  His goal with each photo is to give his clients a positive experience and a photographic gift that they can then share with the world around them with confidence. This is especially significant when the first visual impressions we offer someone have a significant impact on a career opportunity or even as we attempt to create new social connections. (Facebook, Instagram. LinkedIn etc.) Regardless of the occasion, Adi Ringer brings his professionalism and esthetic expertise to every photo shoot. It gives him immense satisfaction to know that his clients can look back on their pictures with a smile on their face because of the image he took of them.

Although a creative dreamer and a natural born entrepreneur, Adi keeps his feet firmly planted professionally on the ground. Never short on innovative ideas, he recently expanded his photography career to include wildlife and nature workshops, both locally and internationally. To date, Adi has traveled all over the world on safari to places like India, Africa, Argentina and Costa Rica to photograph images most will never see. It is his hope and desire that his photography workshops will inspire others to follow their own dreams in the field of photography. Beauty is all around us, but as we know beauty always will lie in the eye of the beholder. That’s the gift of imagery within us all. And it’s the perspective we carry through the lens of our own heart that can make an image appear “PICTURE PERFECT”! Thank you, Adi Ringer, for helping our Central Coast community preserve our special moments of time that will last a lifetime. To learn more about Adi Ringer Photography and his outstanding workshops locally and internationally please visit: www.adiringerphotography.com