Cheyne’s journey into photography was shaped by an adventurous upbringing in Southern California, where he spent countless hours exploring the region’s beaches, mountains, and deserts. A promising athlete at Dana Hills High School, he was on track to play college baseball when an unexpected accident altered his path. Temporarily confined to a wheelchair, he turned to his father’s old film camera, capturing the world from his backyard and developing a deep appreciation for photography. Upon his return to school, he graduated with honors in art, setting the stage for his future career.

Cheyne went on to study at the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. During his time there, an internship led to a position as an Editorial Photographer at Motor Trend, launching him into the world of automotive advertising. His work caught the attention of renowned automotive photographer Vic Huber, under whose mentorship Cheyne contributed to high-profile campaigns for brands such as Target Racing IndyCar, Range Rover, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Aston Martin. Traveling extensively across the U.S. and internationally for commercial shoots, he developed a profound appreciation for the diverse landscapes of the world.

At 24, Cheyne made the bold decision to leave commercial photography and pursue his true passion—capturing the raw beauty of nature. Embarking on a 17-month journey through Europe, he created Backpacking Through Europe, his first fine art collection, which celebrated both natural landscapes and architectural wonders. Upon returning to the U.S., he continued his travels, focusing on the diverse terrain of the American West.

In 2010, his landscape piece Absolute earned second place in an international competition, making him the youngest recipient of the prestigious award. This recognition led to invitations to showcase his work in galleries and museums across the U.S. and Europe. His second collection, Tranquility, debuted at the renowned Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, CA, where he was honored as one of the youngest artists ever to exhibit. By the age of 35, Cheyne had participated in over 25 art exhibitions, including a solo show at Los Angeles’ largest photography gallery.

Since 2015, he has received more than 100 photography awards, including Gold Medals from the Epson Pano Awards, MML International Photography Awards, and PPA’s IPC Awards. In 2020, Cheyne was awarded the prestigious Master of Photography Degree from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), a recognition of his excellence and impact in the field. His crowning achievement came when The Wildling Museum of Art & Nature acquired his work for its permanent collection—displaying his photography alongside original works by Ansel Adams.

Cheyne continues to exhibit his work throughout the U.S. and internationally, using his photography to bring awareness to the breathtaking beauty and fragile nature of the wild landscapes he captures. Through his art, he aims to inspire a deeper connection to these environments and highlight the urgent responsibility we all share in protecting them for future generations.

All images have been captured with a professional high quality panoramic camera system, lenses & filters on location around the World. This allows for Cheyne’s limited edition photographs to be printed extremely large without losing detail clarity or color quality.

– ALPA 12 TC with Phase One IQ 150 Digital Back

– Rodenstock Medium Format Prime Lenses

– Hasselblad 503 w/Film back/ Phase One Digital Back

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