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The Cook County News-Herald is thrilled to announce that a group of great local amateur and professional photographers have agreed to submit pictures to the newspaper for your enjoyment. We will introduce these men and women over the next few weeks so you can get to know who is behind the camera.
Some of these photographers have excellent websites with their work for sale or just for your viewing pleasure. We will include these websites and hope you visit them because you will find that what we can show on our pages is just a small sampling of their hard work and amazing talent.
Q- Please tell us a little bit about where you grew up and what you did, or currently do, for work.
A- I grew up in Isle, Minnesota, and currently reside in Maple Grove, Minnesota. My mother, Mary, lives in Lutsen, so I spend a considerable amount of time on the North Shore. I just turned 50 this past fall, and I work in the quality compliance department of a medical software company.
Pileated woodpecker Photo courtesy of Jean Brislance
Q- What or who inspired you to become a photographer? And when did you first start taking pictures?
A- I started taking pictures in high school to cover sporting events as a student reporter for the town newspaper, and also for yearbook staff. My late father, David, was an accomplished bird and wildlife photographer, and he still inspires me to keep practicing, improving, and to never stop learning.
Q- How much time during a given week do you spend on your photography?
A- At a minimum, I try to get out every weekend year round.
Q- Is this a hobby or something you want to turn into a profession?
A- Photography is mainly a hobby. I am a member of the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union (MOU), and I contribute many of my bird photos to their web site and other MOU publications.
Q- Do you have a favorite season to shoot pictures? Or favorite time of day, night, or weather you like to take pictures in?
A- I like all seasons, but spring is probably my favorite since the bird migration provides so many fantastic opportunities. But I have also come to love winter for the various challenges of shooting in difficult conditions or against bright snow.
Q- What is your favorite subject matter? Nature? Animals? Birds? People?
A- I photograph wildlife almost exclusively. Birds are my primary interest.
Q- What is your favorite camera that you use? If you have several favorites, you can include those as well.
A- I love the Canon 7D Mark II. It is an older model DSLR, but I still find it to be a more than capable and relevant camera for what I am trying to accomplish.
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