ABOUT...

Kirk Englehardt

Photographer / Founder, The Bold Lens

In 2019, I picked up a dusty old camera and decided I'd learn how to use it. I ventured into the depths of my community and used the streets as a classroom and a playground. From wildlife to landscapes to architecture and more - I shot pictures of anything that looked interesting. I tried to make the ordinary seem unique and the mundane seem magnificent.

Photography has become my passion. It's my creative outlet. It's what I do in my free time. Creating is exciting and every day is a new adventure. I've enjoyed my journey into NFT Photography. I've established some excellent relationships with other smart and talented photographers. Together we're part of a photography revolution - and that's very exciting.

A portion of the proceeds from sales in some of my collections benefit causes I care about. I'm hopeful that, in time, I will be able to turn success into support for talented up and coming photographers and artists. I want to help the next generation of creatives the same way others helped me to get started.

Thank you for visiting my website.

I appreciate your support of independent art.

I'd love to connect with you in any or all of the following ways:

Twitter: Kirk Englehardt

Instagram: Kirk Englehardt

Flickr: The Bold Lens

Email: BoldLensPhoto@gmail.com

PUBLICATIONS

December 2021: SeaPower Magazine

Full page featuring two photos I shot at a 5K race on Hollywood Beach.

November 2021: Community Matters Magazine

Photos of nonprofit grantee impact.

October 2021: Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Magazine

"Parting Shot" – full page feature including three of my photos and a story about my photographic journey.

Spring 2021: Community Matters Magazine - Event Photo and Portrait

Winter 2021: Community Matters Magazine - Event Photo

June 2021: Bids 4 Kids Online Charity Art Auction, Junior Achievement of Chattanooga, Two Photos Featured

May 2021: 7th Annual Art & Soul Virtual Juried Art Exhibition, Business for the Arts of Broward, Two Images Accepted and Featured

CONTESTS AND AWARDS

Flamingo Gardens Annual Photo Contest and Exhibit 2020

1st Prize: Wildlife Photography Category

Aug. 2021: The Local Lens Shootout Series #7: Food Photography Contest

1st Prize: Open Call Category

July 2021: The Local Lens Shootout Series #6: Black & White Photography Photo Contest

1st Prize: Architecture Category
1st Prize: Landscape Category

June 2021: The Local Lens Shootout Series #5: Colors Photo Contest

1st Prize: Red Category
1st Prize: Yellow Category
1st Prize: Green Category

March 2021: The Local Lens Shootout Series #3: Animals Photo Contest

1st Prize: Dogs Category
1st Prize: Birds Category

December 2020: The Local Lens Jingle Jangle Shootout Photo Contest

1st Prize: Peppermint Category
1st Prize: Hot Chocolate Category
1st Prize (tie) Holiday Portrait Category

October 2020: The Local Lens Spooktacular Challenge Photo Contest

1st Prize: Candy Category
1st Prize: Pumpkin Category

October 2020: The Local Lens Battle of the Ages Photo Contest

1st Prize: 70s Category
1st Prize: 80s Category

October 2020: The Local Lens Shapes, Shapes, and More Shapes Contest

1st Prize: Square Category

September 2020: The Local Lens Make Me Feel Mashup Photo Contest

1st Prize: Anger Category
2nd Prize: Fear Category
2nd Prize: Peace Category

August 2020: The Local Lens Color My World Photo Contest

1st Prize: Blue Category
1st Prize: Yellow Category

August 2020: The Local Lens Home Sweet Home Photo Contest

1st Prize: Guilty Food Category

July 2020: The Local Lens Summer Slam Photo Contest

1st Prize: Water in Motion Category