Photography
After many years of just taking photos, something fun turned into a passion for me. I began using a camera at age 10, and I have been documenting life ever since.
Nancy Carraher Lonedell, MO

By highlighting line, pattern, texture and color
in her photographs, Faith Bemiss brings the outdoor world closer to
the viewer and invites them to look deeper and see nature form a new
perspective.
Faith Bemiss Sedalia, MO

The simple, yet fascinating and colorful, details
found in nature are the focus of Lori's current work. It is her mission
to convey her love of nature and to inspire others to value and protect
our natural world through her photography.
Lori Purk St. Louis, MO

Carol finds art everywhere - in the garden, the neighborhood, the event - where ever she is the camera is there ready to catch that shot.
Carol Knox St. Louis, MO

Digital photography and digital painting are Jan's favorite choices for developing her art skills.
Janice L. Coffman Columbia, MO

Although I enjoy many aspects of photography, I prefer taking photographs of landscapes and scenics. This venue allows me to be outdoors, and to show the beauty of nature and our surroundings through my photographs.
Gary Winn Blue Springs, MO

Wandering the countryside in recent seasons for “en plein air” painting events with camera in hand, her painter’s lens is drawn toward the light and color of romantic landscapes and the moody quiet of hidden places.
Linda Green/Metzler Chesterfield, MO

Hilary Hitchcock is fascinated by things that are vanishing. With her camera, she tries to capture the point where past regularities begin to disappear from daily sight.
Hilary Hitchcock St. Louis, MO

It is my dream to raise community awareness of rural life and sustainable agriculture through original photography. Although my photos are not complex, I hope anyone no matter where they may live, will feel a connectedness to the land which provides for us and a simpler way of life.
Kim Carr New Florence, MO

I see animal photography as a way of bringing more than just color or design to a wall but rather a dimension of personality as well. The animal close-ups especially demonstrate that phenomenon. My goal is to capture the "personality" in an artistic fashion that can be displayed in a person's home for regular enjoyment.
Jim Irwin Kirkwood, MO

My work explores the relationship of forms, textures and color in the everyday world. I use these to create abstract geometrical abstract images.
Greg Kluempers Florissant, MO

Being one with nature sitting quietly in the wee hours of the morning waiting for a mother bald eagle to fly back to the nest to feed her young, waiting for a bumble bee to land, or standing in a foot of snow to capture the crystal images are all the motivation she needs to be in position at the crack of dawn to get the best photograph.
Linda Gardner-Goos Sunrise Beach, MO

Anne Lindgren is a dedicated photo-artist who has developed a passion for the creation of artful photography that captures and projects the inner image of the subject, whether it is a simple wildflower or a complex cityscape.
Anne Lindgren Rolla, MO

Photography has provided an unparalleled means for Jaree to practice her creative vision. Looking through the lens of her cameras, she is able to capture bits and moments of the world in interesting new ways.
Jaree Donnelly Osage Beach, MO

Marilyn especially enjoys sunset photography and
black & white photography. She tends to be drawn to scenes with
natural backlighting and strong contrasting elements.
Marilyn Milovich Marshall, MO

My formal introduction to photography came about in the mid-60s; when the United States Marine Corps thought I was best suited (at least, for their purposes) to be a photographer.
Teofilo (Ted) Moreno St. Charles, MO

Sandy's passion for photographing lilies and butterflies evolved from her long love affair with nature. She spends hours at a time appreciating the intricate patterns and complex relationships found in nature.
Sandy Moriarty Ballwin, MO

As owner/operator of Neumeyer Photography, he creates images in wedding and portrait work, as well as commercial assignments. He works with both film and digital capture processes. Neumeyer has earned recognition for his photographs in juried competition, including national awards.
Tom Neumeyer Cape Girardeau, MO

My favorite places to take captures is of the grandeur and vast vistas of the American Southwest with the richness of colors and details that surround the entire area.
Diane Kroupa St. Louis, MO

Southeast Missouri is my special focus due to the still prevalent swamps, wetland areas, and Ozark Mountain Range; plus it is where I call home with my family. We have so much beauty here in this section of Missouri that I think we take it for granted, since it is right in our backyard.
Darlene Spell Benton, MO

The motivation for Lori Radford's award winning
photographs derives from simple subject matter you might find in your
backyard to more complex subjects seen in travels across the U.S. and
Mexico.
Lori Radford Highlandville, MO

Specializing in color and black and white landscape photography.
Martin Spilker Columbia, MO

Garnetta is an accomplished award winning photographer.
She usually uses her photographs as reference material for paintings,
but many times she feels her photograph communicates the image so strongly
the brush could not improve it.
Garnetta Sullivan Sedalia, MO

My goal is to share the beauty of God's creation with others. It's truly so hard in our busy lives to stop and take it all in. I hope that my photos can capture beauty and meaning in our world, and can inspire those who enjoy them.
Mary McClain High Ridge, MO

Desiring the beauty and stillness that one can only find out of doors, Todd's primary subject matter is nature. He travels extensively in Missouri and surrounding states to find and capture images of beautiful flowing springs and waterfalls.
Todd Tuttle Poplar Bluff, MO

She works in a variety of traditional and alternative photographic techniques, including hand-altered Polaroids and infrared, in order to produce an alternate vision of the world.
Jeane Vogel St. Louis, MO

"I enjoy still life and lanscape and architecture,
but I especially like people. Travel, for me, has taken on a new meaning.
Everywhere we're so different and so much the same."
Kay Wood St. Louis, MO
