Peter Lik

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peter Lik
Occupation	Photographer
Date Of Birth	Dec 26, 1959(1959-12-26)
Age	65
Birthplace	Melbourne
Country	Australia
Birth City	Victoria
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Peter Lik Biography

Peter Lik is one of the most popular and richest Photographer who was born on December 26, 1959 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Australian photographer of nature who is known for his use of panoramas in his landscape shots. He was host of From the Edge along with Peter Lik on the Weather Channel in 2011.

Both he along with He and Art Wolfe are both renowned nature photographers. are two of the most renowned photographers of nature.

In 1984, Lik made his first trip to the United States, traveling around the country for a year in an old van. While in Alaska, he was introduced to panoramic cameras and learned about large format photography. Upon his return to Australia, he continued to experiment with the panoramic format. In 1989, Lik returned to the United States, undertaking a project to photograph landscapes in all 50 states. He sold some of the photos for use in calendars and as postcards. Photos from the project were later collected in his 2003 coffee table book, Spirit of America.

Lik spent the early 1990s working for the tourism department of Queensland, Australia, traveling through the Outback and photographing little-seen areas. In 1994, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he opened Lik USA, which includes a facility for printing and framing his photos. He started his own publishing company, Lik Publishing, in the mid-1990s. The company has produced coffee table books, postcards and calendars of his work. In 1997, he published his first book, Australia: Images of a Timeless Land. In 2010, he published a 25-year retrospective coffee table book, 25th Anniversary Big Book, a 580-page leather-bound book weighing 40 pounds and containing over 500 images.

His parents are of Czech descent, as are his parents.

Peter Lik Net Worth

Peter Lik is one of the richest Photographer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Lik 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The camera he received for the first time at the age of eight, and soon discovered his passion for photography. It was on the trip into Alaska in 1984 that he stumbled upon his future-trending style of panorama.

He’s also opened over twelve galleries across the United States and was awarded Master of Photography in both 2002 and in 2010.

Peter Lik (born 1959) is a photographer from Australia, best known for his nature and panoramic landscape images. He hosted From the Edge with Peter Lik, which aired for one season on The Weather Channel.

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Who is Peter Lik Dating?

According to our records, Peter Lik is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Peter Lik’s is not dating anyone.

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In December 2014, Lik claimed to have sold a photograph titled “Phantom” to an anonymous bidder for $6.5 million, making it potentially the highest price paid for a photograph. Lik’s claim has been greeted with much scepticism. No details of the sale have been verified though a lawyer confirmed that the mysterious buyer does exist.

Facts & Trivia

Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Photographer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Peter Lik celebrates birthday on December 26 of every year.

Top Facts about Peter Lik

1. Peter Lik is an Australian landscape photographer.
2. He has sold the most expensive photograph ever for $6.5 million.
3. Lik has over 200 galleries worldwide.
4. His work has been featured in museums and exhibitions globally.
5. He was awarded the Master of Photography from Professional Photographers of America.
6. Lik’s photographs are known for their vivid colors and dramatic landscapes.
7. He uses large format cameras to capture his images.
8. The artist has published several books featuring his photography.
9. Peter Lik was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1959.
10. He started taking photos at age eight with a Kodak Brownie camera.

How does Peter Lik make most of his money?

Lik may well be the most successful fine-art photographer who ever lived. He has sold $440 million worth of prints, according to his chief financial officer, in 15 galleries in the United States that he owns and that sell his work.

Why is Peter Lik important?

Peter Lik has spent over 35 years pushing the boundaries of fine art. A self-taught pioneer in the field of landscape photography , he has become synonymous with pristine images of cascading waterfalls, ethereal mountain peaks and peaceful desert canyons.

Where is Peter Lik now?

Peter Lik is a professional photographer from Australia. He is mainly known as a nature and landscape photographer. And his works have been published in magazines and hung in galleries all over the world. In 1994, Lik moved to Las Vegas and started his publishing company Lik USA.

Is Peter Lik art valuable?

The artist’s chief financial officer claims that over 100,000 Lik photographs have been sold for more than $440 million , which would make him the most financially successful fine art photographer of all time.

Can you reframe a Peter Lik?

Each LIK Fine Art Limited Edition is custom produced to order. As such, we are unable to change your artwork once order is placed.