Bio

Shane Still is a conceptual analog/digital photographer, interviewer, and author based in Denver, Colorado. His fine art explores society’s realities; he delves into real-world issues through analog/digital photography and audio storytelling. He believes that personal anecdotes can help connect and build a stronger community. Shane strives to share stories to help inform and diversify our changing world, especially other individuals’ narratives. Primarily, he focuses on mental health advocacy and exhibiting work that challenges the mental health stigma. 

Still received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Colorado, Denver. He wanted to apply both areas of his studies, so he combined the two in his current work practice. His most successful project was his BFA thesis, 31 Days Denver. He highlighted 31 stories of people suffering from mental health or other life-altering events throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Still received immense attention with news stories from CBS4 Denver and 9News Denver and written articles from his alma maters University of Colorado, Denver, and Front Range Community College. This body of work directed the path he wanted to take with his art--promoting mental health advocacy through photography and audio storytelling.

Utilizing digital and analog processes, instant films, and audio clips, he enjoys overlaying the varying mediums to create a unique experience for his audience. He makes strong narratives about his subjects and tells their story unlike anyone else. In addition, he loves creating personal work that refers to his own stories.

Recently, Still arrived back from a three-month long road trip where he drove over 16,000 miles across the United States. Continuing his mental health work from 31 Days Denver, he questioned what caused the mental health stigma in our society and set out to discover new stories.

He interviewed 16 participants, gaining 20 hours of recorded audio, 70 rolls of 35mm film, 1,500 Fujifilm Instax, and 200 Original Polaroids.

In the future, Shane hopes to continue his career in mental health advocacy and become a substantial figure for Millennials and Gen Zers. He loves giving light to mental health work, and it has been his favorite work so far.