When I was first thinking about moving to Montana I spoke to someone in Havre who asked why I wanted to move to the plains of eastern Montana. I responded and I said I enjoyed photography, upon which the person asked, "You do know where Havre is located, right?" I was confused. "Yes, I know where Havre is located." I responded, wanting to add, "I can read a map, you know." The person on the other end of the line said, "Well, we aren't really located close to the mountains, you know." Many people naturally gravitate to the mountains in the western and southern part of the state. And I get that. Mountains are beautiful, especially for this kid who never saw a mountain until his mid-20s. But I always prided myself as a photographer who enjoyed a very simple composition to my images. I don't like a lot of clutter in my photos. And the plains of eastern Montana were just perfect for experimenting with the art of minimalism and abstract subjects. I love driving down the gravel roads of Montana scanning for subtle features in the landscape people might otherwise miss. It's those features, often comprising of leading lines,(http://www.toddklassy.com/montana-blog/2016/1/4/20-photos-of-abstract-landscapes) An admirer of iconic symbols of American culture, Todd Klassy spends much of his time creating photographs of the remote, anonymous landmarks that dot Montana's landscape. A resident of Havre, he considers the “gravel roads of Montana” his home and... http://sos.mt.gov/gallery/artwork/Klassy/index A professional photographer and photojournalist specializing in farm and ranch photography, as well as travel and fine art photography of the state of Montana for use by ad agencies, magazines, and corporate clients. Todd's photographs have been published in American Cowboy, Montana Magazine, Popular Photography, Newsweek, People, Sports Illustrated, Western Horseman and other publications, newspapers, websites, and books. (http://montanappa.org/todd-klassy-photography) undefined

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