Edward Lance Montgomery, Biography

Edward Lance Montgomery wants to share his creations of manipulated light with you. His passion? Photographic art rendered with his signature post-production formula, creating unique and engaging yet still familiar pieces. The image making process is especially personal for him as he photographs these works in a moving vehicle. This began for him back in 2003 while he served in the Army during the war, on his last deployment to Iraq. Being how he couldn’t simply stop his convoy to take pictures, he would take pictures while on the move – hip shots or “no look” shots, if you will. Initially, the blurry images were culled from the “good” ones, but the blur intrigued him. He never stopped experimenting with blurry images, not even during his undergraduate studies as a studio art major, he kept this work to himself. The project wouldn’t even get a name until 2013 – the Kinetic Ambiguity Project. Now, you would be hard pressed to find him doing anything else.

Edward, an award-winning artist, has participated in art exhibitions, written art reviews, and curated art shows. He is a 2014 honors graduate of California State University, San Bernardino with a BA in studio art (concentration photography) and a minor in business administration. By way of a 20-year military career, Edward has lived around the world but has since returned to his home state of California. He currently lives in the high desert city of Victorville.

(Kinetic Ambiguity Project, Land Series, Vistas Segment, 126462, “Guardian Squad”, 10/24/2024, Size 30"x45", price $4,500)

If you are interested in buying a print, send me an Instagram DM @elmp_kap or email me at ELMPhoto.FA@gmail.com. If you live in California, I may be able to deliver the artwork to you personally.

2026 pricing breakdown:
Size 12"x18", for $1,500
Size 20"x30", for $3,000
Size 30"x45", for $4,500

Each work is an edition of 5 with 2 artist proofs. The prints have a slightly satin, nearly matte finish, and are printed on enamel coated aluminum using archival pigmented inks ensuring their longevity and enduring beauty for years to come. And I have a frame attached to the back of each print to help make print hanging easy.

If Walls Could Talk…

Yes, if walls could talk…

One thing I really think they would say (I'm still talking about walls) is, “hang something inspirational on me like this artwork”.

If you're interested in buying a print, send me an Instagram DM @elmp_kap or email me at ELMPhoto.FA@gmail.com. If you live in California, I may be able to deliver the artwork to you personally.

2026 pricing breakdown:
Size 12"x18", for $1,500
Size 20"x30", for $3,000
Size 30"x45", for $4,500

Each work is an edition of 5 with 2 artist proofs. The prints have a slightly satin, nearly matte finish, and are printed on enamel coated aluminum using archival pigmented inks ensuring their longevity and beauty for years to come. And I have a frame attached to the back of each print to help make print hanging easy.

(Kinetic Ambiguity Project, Land Series, Vistas Segment, 66707, “Under the Green”, 2/1/2022, Size 30"x45", price $4,500)

A Lot of Figuring

Yes, I’m still working on blog. I’ve been working on this blog since 2010. I’ve basically been trying to figure out how a blog works. I know, that’s a lot of figuring.

If you're interested in buying a print, send me an Instagram DM @elmp_kap or email me at ELMPhoto.FA@gmail.com. If you live in California, I may be able to deliver the artwork to you personally.

2026 pricing breakdown:
Size 12"x18", for $1,500.00
Size 20"x30", for $3,100.00
Size 30"x45", for $4,600.00

Each work is an edition of 5 with 2 artist proofs. The prints have a slightly satin, nearly matte finish, and are printed on enamel coated aluminum using archival pigmented inks ensuring their longevity and beauty for years to come. And I have a frame attached to the back of each print to help make print hanging easy.

(Kinetic Ambiguity Project, Land Series, Vistas Segment, 144263, “Surrounded”, 3/4/2025, Size 30"x45", price $4,600.00.)

No Fire

It looks like it's on fire. For the record, there is no fire – just fast movement.

If you're interested in buying a print, send me an Instagram DM @elmp_kap or email me at ELMPhoto.FA@gmail.com. If you live in California, I may be able to deliver the artwork to you personally.

2025 pricing breakdown:
Size 12"x18", for $1,500.00
Size 20"x30", for $3,100.00
Size 30"x45", for $4,600.00

Each work is an edition of 5 with 2 artist proofs. The prints have a slightly satin, nearly matte finish, and are printed on enamel coated aluminum using archival pigmented inks ensuring their longevity and beauty for years to come. And I have a frame attached to the back of each print to help make print hanging easy.

(Kinetic Ambiguity Project, Land Series, Vistas Segment, 17227, “It Was Fast”, 12/19/2020, Size 30"x20", price $3,100.00.)

Calming Vibes

You might be wondering what I’m doing. I’m trying to send along some calming vibes, from me to you, by way of my print, “Green Joshua”. I’m asking you to slow down so you can really see it. Besides, I think we are all going too fast anyway. That being said, my prints are designed to be seen in person. Face-to-face interaction works best with this work.

If you would like to purchase a print, send me an Instagram DM at elmp_kap or email me at ELMPhoto.FA@gmail.com. If you live in California, I may be able to deliver the artwork to you personally.

2025 pricing breakdown:
Size 12"x18", for $1,500.00
Size 20"x30", for $3,100.00
Size 30"x45", for $4,600.00 

Each work is an edition of 5 with 2 artist proofs. The prints have a slightly satin, nearly matte finish, and are printed on enamel coated aluminum using archival pigmented inks ensuring their longevity and beauty for years to come. And I have a frame attached to the back of each print to help make print hanging easy.

(Kinetic Ambiguity Project, Land Series, Vistas Segment, 62534, “Green Joshua”, 12/9/2021, Size 30"x20", price $3,100.00.)

The Challenge

 

I do not photograph subjects as life-like images. My work is sometimes abstract and at other times impressionistic and many times both. What I’m doing is having a conversation with light, shadows, and color. In my Kinetic Ambiguity’s Land Series, Vista Segments, there is a lot of focus on what you can’t see. The challenge is often figuring out what you do see. If you look for them, you’ll notice that the landscapes have been there right in front of you, all along.

If you're interested in buying a print, send me an Instagram DM at elmp_kap or email me at ELMPhoto.FA@gmail.com. If you live in California, I may be able to deliver the artwork to you personally.

2025 pricing breakdown:
Size 12"x18", for $1,540.00
Size 20"x30", for $3,080.00
Size 30"x45", for $4,620.00 

Each work is an edition of 5 with 2 artist proofs. The prints have a slightly satin, nearly matte finish, and are printed on enamel coated aluminum using archival pigmented inks ensuring their longevity and beauty for years to come. And I have a frame attached to the back of each print for easy hanging.

(Kinetic Ambiguity Project, Land Series, Vistas Segment, 81745, “Blue Guard”, 5/13/2023)

(Kinetic Ambiguity Project, Land Series, Vistas Segment, 8440, “Tower One”, 2/29/2020)

 

Selling Prints – 2025

This gets a little unsettling, the act of stating one’s prices in this contemporary art endeavor. Or rather this art business. The reality is that I have nothing to lose and much to gain – though it is challenging to see that right now. So, to be clear, my artwork is for sale.

If you're interested in buying a print, send me an Instagram DM at elmp_kap or email me at ELMPhoto.FA@gmail.com. If you live in California, I may be able to deliver the artwork to you personally.

2025 pricing breakdown:
Size 12"x18", for $1,540.00
Size 20"x30", for $3,080.00
Size 30"x45", for $4,620.00

Each work is an edition of 5 with 2 artist proofs. The prints have a slightly satin, nearly matte finish, and are printed on enamel coated aluminum using archival pigmented inks ensuring their longevity and beauty for years to come. And I have a frame attached to the back of each print for easy hanging.

(Kinetic Ambiguity Project, Land Series, Vistas Segment, 101539, “Tree and Hill”, 2/24/2024)

(Kinetic Ambiguity Project, Land Series, Vistas Segment, 4788, “Fenced Joshua Tree”, 12/22/2019)