BIDDEFORD — Fine art photographer Steven Wells of Wells will exhibit his dramatic new coastal Maine photographs at Elements: Books, Coffee, Beer, located at 265 Main St., Biddeford.

His work will be on view from Jan. 21 through Feb. 18 at the bookstore café, which is open Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from  7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The images, all framed, are for sale.

Wells specializes in creating stunning black-and-white landscape and seascape fine art images of New England.

“I enjoy the ability of mixing photography and computer technology to create beautiful images to share with people,” said Wells, a retired computer industry executive. “When I am out shooting, I am drawn to images that show depth, variations in light, texture and contrast. I am particularly drawn to capturing images of New England coastal scenes and Maine countryside settings.”

Wells has been a photographer most of his life, beginning in elementary school when he shot movies on an 8 mm camera. Later, he created cibachrome and black-and-white prints. He also shot and developed color slides. Today, he uses Pentax digital cameras with a variety of lenses to capture his images.

Wells does all of his own printing and framing.

He said he loves taking photos and capturing the beauty of New England.

“I want to share this beauty with everyone,” Wells said. “To me, the framed print is the ultimate photographic statement, not images viewed on the screen from the internet. A printed image is something you can see, touch and get close to. It can be shared and appreciated by many for generations to come.”

For more information about Steven Wells and his photography, visit www.stevenwells.photoshelter.com.