Ann Torrence

I recently completed writing and photographing a book, U.S. Highway 89: the Scenic Route to Seven Western National Parks, about the historic 1,600-mile route from Mexico to Canada, and the seven national parks along the way. I also contributed the color photos to The Story of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, a book commemorating the centennial of Salt Lake City's beloved Roman Catholic cathedral.

I'm based in Salt Lake City, where I co-lead Utah's largest photography group, PhotowalkingUtah, teach introductory photography and digital editing, and write about my adventures on my blog, Ann-alog.

My documentary photos explore the interplay of the human element and landscape; transformations of culture -- what is kept, lost, and reinvented over time; passionate people of any stripe, and; the idea of the great American West.