After growing up in southern California and attending UCLA and Art Center College of Design, he traveled the world as a commercial photographer. Over twenty years ago Ken was drawn to Montana and the beauty of Yellowstone National Park. His images reveal elements others often miss, capturing the spirit of his subjects in timeless and elegant fashion. His photographic specialties are flyfishing, the landscape of Yellowstone and the American West. Ken Takata images are featured widely in galleries, books, magazines, and travel media. He lives in West Yellowstone, Montana on the border of Yellowstone National Park.