Tyler Wagoner  (he/him) is a photographer located in Charlotte, North Carolina. His photography revolves around exploring socio-cultural differences, ideologies and identities. He is currently continuing his higher education and pursuing his Bachelors of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography at the University of North Carolina Charlotte.
Currently his on going multi-year project Safe Spaces: A continuation is an expansion to his 2021 Safe Space project. This series gives an in-depth view of the queer culture and subcultures of the nightlife.
Exhibitions/ Juried Exhibitions
2024:
-"In The Periphery", The Light Factory, Charlotte, NC. (Juror/Communications Manager)
-(Invited) Student Alumni Art Show: Bridge Gallery, Salisbury, North Carolina
2022:
-Emerging Vision: Biennial Student Show- Colorado Photographic Arts Center. Denver, Colorado.
-Fall Student Juried Exhibition – Railwalk Gallery. Salisbury, North Carolina.
-Student Impulse Show- The Bridge Gallery. Salisbury, North Carolina.

Awards and Grants

2022:
-Emerging Vision: Biennial Student Show - Colorado Photographic Arts Center. Denver, Colorado. (Best in Show)
-Community Inclusive Abstract Mural. Service-Learning Grant, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Salisbury, North Carolina

2021:
-1st  place “Atomic Youth”–  Juried Autumn Exhibition. The Bridge Gallery. Salisbury, North Carolina.

Publications

2024:
MIDAS Magazine - Photographer

2023:
Float Magazine Interview https://www.floatmagazine.us/interviews/tyler-wagoner




current Projects
Father Figure (2023-On Going)
Safe Spaces: A Continuation (2022-On Going)




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