Science and Art

Combining science with art, the X-rayography of Albert Koetsier reveals the beauty in nature we do not see, the hidden beauty that lies within. To create his signature style of nature photography, Koetsier thoughtfully composes his subjects..., then takes the negative image captured by the x-ray and makes a positive, often adding color using the same translucent paints used over a century ago on daguerreotypes and postcards.
 
An x-ray technician with a passion for photography, Koetsier began his career as a museum-quality X-ray artist in earnest in 1995, on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of X-rays, when the University of California’s photo museum hosted an exhibit of his images to celebrate the centennial of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s first X-ray experiments. Koetsier’s art has earned several awards since, and his images grace homes across the US. Find our full gallery of his revealing images at