L NettlehorstHal EastmanAbout Hal Eastman and Peregrine Images®

imagePeregrine Images® is a photography / publication company seeking to create and share simple, beautiful images which communicate the natural rhythms and innate energies of chosen subjects.

Before turning to photography in 1995, Hal Eastman enjoyed a long executive career in several diverse industries. His developing photographic interest was initially drawn to remote areas in California, Idaho, and Hawaii, sites of rhythmic forms sculpted over time by the primal natural forces of wind, water and seasonal change. Later he discovered a similar poetry in the movement of dancers in natural settings. The result is a series of photographs of dancers in nature and, more recently, in studio settings which capture the spirit and sculptural essence of dance movement. Hal’s unusual camera and printing techniques, developed over several years, give the images the feel of impressionist paintings and represent an innovative approach to dance photography.

Hal Eastman was born in Seattle, Washington, and now lives in Boise, Idaho, and Carmel, California, with his wife Jacque. He has published two books, Natural Dance and Dancessence. Limited edition fine art prints are also available for both projects. The prints from Venice Dance are currently in development.

bookmarkHal Eastman's Current Exhibit: 9+1 Trey McIntyre Project, Boise Idaho.

bookmarkOthers talk about Hal's artwork:
- Review from the Idaho Statesman
- An insightful & extensive Hal Eastman Interview published in PhotoMedia© Magazine.

bookmarkContact Hal via email or through our Gallery Coordinator, Joanna Buster at 208.342.3229.

bookmarkKaren Eastman, Hal's daughter, is a fine art oil painter, who explores the relationship between the human spirit and nature.  You can experience her beautiful abstract expressions at her website.

Hal talks about his artwork...

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In the Natural Dance project, it was amazing to see women dancers break free in natural settings to express their innermost selves! more...
Dancessence No. 48
Dancessence gives me the opportunity to capture the very essence of dance movement in a soft, sensual way, without the harshness of flash photography. more...
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Venice Dance seeks to combine the unique beauty of my favorite city with the vibrancy and creativity of Italian dancers. more...