About Kevin Kuck Photography
In my journey as an engineer and photographer, I find profound inspiration in the ever-changing hues of nature, from the vibrant colors of autumn leaves to the golden glow of sunsets, seeking unique perspectives and capturing moments in the reflections of water that unveil the beauty often overlooked in our fast-paced world. Flowers’ and plants’ intricate textures and vibrant colors become a canvas for my creative framing, emphasizing the delicate details surrounding these small marvels.
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When capturing people, I thrive on the challenge of candid moments and the artistic transformation that occurs when experimenting with non-traditional posing and natural light, revealing a spectrum of emotions and appearances that often go unnoticed in daily life. I treat nature, flowers, and plants with the same nuanced attention to detail and composition as I do people, capturing their unique essence and vibrant life with my camera to create captivating images that reflect the vivid beauty of human nature and mother nature.
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Through my art, I aim to engage viewers not with grandiosity but with eye-catching compositions, perspectives, and placements, always seeking the unexpected within the familiar. Embracing vibrant and deep colors as my artistic signature, I intentionally saturate my photographs to convey and replicate the vivid hues I saw with my own eyes, creating focal points and inviting the viewer into the visually rich world I aim to portray.
Artist Biography
Kevin Kuck, born in Arlington, VA, is pursuing a dual path in engineering and photography. After graduating from Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia. He decided to study mechanical engineering at George Mason University, supplemented by a minor in photography. His love for photography was ignited by a natural eye for the craft that he discovered during his senior year of high school while taking pictures for a friend. Currently, he works for a non-profit called the Student Platform for Engineering Education Development (SPEED), where he serves as the organization’s photographer.
Kevin's journey reflects a blend of technical expertise and artistic passion, shaping a narrative of creativity and connection through his lens by infusing each image with his distinctive style and creative eye. His artistic inclinations trace back to childhood, influenced by his late grandfather, a painter and photographer. For Kevin, photography is a personal connection to his grandfather and a means of self-expression and connection, finding beauty in the ordinary. However, much like his grandfather, photography is not his only form of artistic expression as he sometimes partakes in graphic design and digital art, which can be found on his Redbubble shop. In contrast, his photography lives on his Instagram and print shop. While he has never submitted his art to a gallery or exhibition, he is open to opportunities to share his art in new capacities.
Artist Resume
Kevin Kuck
EXPERIENCE
Eagle Bank Arena, Fairfax, VA — Part-time Operations Staff/Stage Hand
Apr 2022 - Present
Works on a large team setting and striking stages, audio, video, and lighting equipment for concerts/performances.
Jacobs, Arlington, VA — Mechanical Engineering Intern
Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
Designed HCAV and MEP systems
CES Consulting LLC, VA — Intern Engineering Inspector
May 2022 - Aug 2022
Responsible for quality assurance and quality control and ensuring construction was consistent with design plans.
EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA — BS in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Photography
August 2019 - May 2024
GPA: 3.76, Served as President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering at George Mason University for the 23’-24’ academic year. Served on Mechanical Engineering Student Advisory Board.
SKILLS
Adobe Photography Suite.
Web design and maintenance.
Autodesk Engineering Suite.
Carrier HAP, Trane Trace
Python, HTML, Java, MATLAB
Google Suite, Microsoft Suite
AWARDS
Dean’s List - Recognized 9 of 11 semesters at GMU
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Runner up - Best Poster 2023 WEEF & GEDC Conference
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Runner up - 2019 Virginia AGO Map Competition Virginia Tornadoes: A History
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Nominee - Best Theme/Series -NoVAGO’s 2020 Geocache Awards
VOLUNTEER WORK
Student Platform for Engineering Education Development (SPEED), International non-profit — Web Master and Photographer
Oct 2023 - Present
Tasked with re-designing and rebuilding the org’s website from the ground up. Serves as the primary event photographer.
LANGUAGES
Native: English
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Intermediate working proficiency: Spanish
PROJECTS
Senior Capstone Project — Polymaths, Team Lead
Designed and fabricated a sculpture in collaboration with the Deberry School of Music to create an immersive concert experience based on the life of Leonardo da Vinci.