Famed photographer displays nature’s ‘spontaneous essence’

Sue Grossardt

Contributor

October 12, 2026

SCHOFIELD – Nature lovers and photography enthusiasts may find a peaceful vibe perusing Brian Taylor’s new studio, One Vision Fine Art, at 1699 Schofield Ave., Suite 115 in Schofield. 

The new storefront – now home to a selection of his multi-award-winning shots – he said, held its grand opening last month. 

Snapping photos since 1997, Taylor said he began his photography practice in high school.

“I’ve been into photography for about 30 years,” he said. “I appreciate [this medium] because it is more of an instant creation. I have always liked it because it’s a little faster-paced than painting.”

Taylor said his love of nature was instilled from a very young age.

“When we were younger, we’d go camping a lot – as in, a few weeks at a time – and we would vacation at the state parks,” he said. “We pretty much hit almost all of [the state parks] throughout the state.” 

With Brian Taylor Photography – the main part of his business – specializing in weddings, portraits, real estate and senior portraits, Taylor said he also works in food photography.

“My wife, Lisa, and I had always considered opening a storefront but were also considering where our two daughters – ages 19 and 12 – were at [in the busyness of life],” he said. “We wondered if there was ever the right time. We would do five or six craft shows a year and [finally] said to ourselves, ‘Maybe we should just try to open a storefront and see how it goes?’”

Taylor said they found just the right spot in what could be considered a prime location in Schofield, measuring about 700 square feet.

Not wanting anything too large, he said the new space has high ceilings – “which we love.”

“The location required some renovations, along with managing through an accident where a car crashed into the storefront, which delayed our opening by several months,” he said. 

Taylor said they ship their products anywhere in the United States – and while most of the customers reside in Wisconsin, he said their business also extends into Minnesota, Michigan, Texas, Georgia and New York. 

Utilizing the help of their 12-year-old daughter, Taylor said she assists with shipping and steps in as cashier at the craft fairs. 

Getting back to nature

Having won multiple awards for his work, Taylor said giving back to the community he photographs is also important to him and Lisa. 

“I received the Special Service Award from the Wausau School District,” he said. “I donated framing moldings to the art department so the students could learn how to frame their artwork.”

As the wedding photography side of the business began eating up more of his time, Taylor said he found he needed a new level of focus, and “getting back to nature” was the very thing that brought him a sense of renewal. 

“I think for a long time, I was busy doing all the other stuff [supporting the primary business, Brian Taylor Photography],” he said. “When I started exploring the beauty of nature again, I realized just how much I missed it.”

Taylor said he has always liked landscape, going to the woods and capturing beautiful light and foggy days – adding that scenes from the Door County area are particularly inspiring to him. 

According to onevisionfineart.com, he also captures moments from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the North Shore of Minnesota.  

The website features work from Taylor’s portfolio that also captures iconic scenes from Cave Point, Cana Island Lighthouse, Split Rock Lighthouse, Newport State Park, the Porcupine Mountains and other award-winning photos across the continent.

Taylor said he also prints the photographs on site with an outside shipping company managing all of the in-state and out-of-state transactions.

Another offering, Taylor said, is the ability to create photo slates for his pieces.

“​There’s something incredible about seeing fine art transferred onto natural, chiseled-edge stone,” he said. “Each piece has its own unique texture and weight, making every slate a truly one-of-a-kind display piece for the home.”

Taylor – who does commissions for businesses as well as individuals – said Lisa is the creative one, as she plans the décor in the shop for fall with dreams of a holiday theme, too. 

He said he has also created special pieces taken by his drone of Kangaroo Lake, which is located within the towns of Baileys Harbor and Jacksonport, as well as scenes from Sturgeon Bay. 

“Some of my work can also be found in hospitals and chiropractic offices,” he said. “There is a certain calm about these pieces that health providers want to have to enhance the patient experience. That’s the kind of peaceful feeling in calming [waiting] areas people seek out.”

Taylor said in his mind, art has the power to bring tranquility and a deep connection to nature.

“It’s powerful when people bring it into their living space for their home or business,” he said. “A lot of people seem to love what I do.”

At a Green Bay show last month, Taylor said a gentleman in attendance went back and forth between his booth and others, which eventually led to the man buying three of his larger pieces. 

“He explained that he just couldn’t get away from these few pieces,” he said. “He said he loved the way they made him feel. I think there are just certain pieces that make people feel calm. He and his wife were so happy [to have found my work].”

Zooming out, Taylor said he and Lisa are grateful to have found a local home to share his work and passions for capturing the “spontaneous essence” of the natural world.

“I see the natural world saturated with a wonderful intensity and emotion, indiscernible to the naked eye, though it can be created with a camera,” he said. “The extraordinary atmosphere of light and synergy of elements within a composition create a wonderful photograph. I enjoy capturing nature and sharing it with the world.”

For more information or to shop Taylor’s prints, visit onevisionfineart.com.