Born in San Luis Obispo, CA in 1983 Renee Peck works primarily in self-portraiture, investigating identity, transitional states, and the search for self. She is drawn to photograph the figure in the landscape, often utilizing movement and long exposures to communicate emotion and mood. Her current series is an exploration of fragility and emotional states during times of upheaval and change. Currently working with a 4x5 camera, Renee has worked with many different cameras and photographic processes while pursuing her Masters in Photography from the Academy of Art University. Scheduled to graduate within the year, Renee also holds a BFA in Fine Art with an emphasis in photography from the University of California, Santa Cruz.