Marty Allen is an avid nature photographer and native Arkansan who shares his love of photography with his wife Gina. Marty began learning about photography in a serious way with a Beginning Photography class and a borrowed Minolta SLR in college…back in the “darkroom days”. Marty comes from a family with a long history of hunting, fishing and farming. The outdoors; the animals, the plants, the weather and the changing seasons; have always been a vital part of each day. A desire by friends and family led Marty to create a website called “Images Outside” to post his and Gina’s pictures.

Marty served the past two years as the Arkansas Outdoor Photographers Club (AOPC) president and is currently a board member. The AOPC is around 150 members strong and meets every month in Little Rock, AR. Marty’s photos have been featured on the website for Garvin Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, AR and in the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Arkansas Wildlife magazine and calendar. His photos have also been used in ads and website by Western Pleasure Guest Ranch in Northern Idaho and he has won awards from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Capture Arkansas project, the Little Rock Zoo, the Little Rock Parks and Recreation department, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Bedford Camera over the past several years. Marty volunteers his photography services to the Church at Rock Creek, the Miracle League and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

You can see photos by Marty at www.imagesoutside.com.

Jack Allred, first picked up a camera at age 13, when his dad gave him his twin lens reflex. Following college, he switched to 35mm and began working in portraiture. Necessity later forced him to pursue a series of non-photographic careers, including music, graphic design, web design, and retail management, but he took his cameras with him as he traveled through much of the country. In recent years, his primary interest has focused on architectural photography. While he continues a career in retail operations, he is building his project and client list with the goal of returning to photography as his full-time career. He enjoys a CTM rating from Toastmasters International, is a Dale Carnegie graduate, and has served through seven more DC training sessions as a graduate assistant. Jack serves on the Board of Directors of the Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas.

You can see photos by Jack at www.jackallredphotography.com.

John Baltz began working with photography studios in college. He quickly excelled and managed two different studios, before accepting his current position as a communications director and photographer for the University of Arkansas. JB Photography is a freelance business in addition to Johns primary career.

You can see photos by John at www.baltzphoto.com.

I’m intrigued by both natural and man-made objects that populate my vision. Images capture my attention, then draw me in. It’s a singular moment in time that’s committed to still life in a composition that I create through the camera’s lens. Shortly after moving to Northwest Arkansas in 2001, I became part of a graphic design team for a local business, where they unitized my photography skills making me the in-house photographer for all of their commercial needs. I am a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), and served on the board for two years with Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas (PSNWA). I am also an active member of the NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals). My landscape and commercial photographs have been published in local and regional magazines, newsletters, calendars and product packaging.

You can see photos by Cheryl at www.bycheryl.com.

CharMaine Beleele grew up in her father's Los Angeles art studio and art has always been a part of her life. With both her BA and her MA degrees in Communication and Theatre Arts, she teaches Communication classes at the University of Arkansas. She is also a business owner.

Her photography studio specializes in portraits and weddings and her studio has existed in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the old family home, for 10 years. However, recently she has discovered the world is her studio, because her website has allowed her to travel all over the United States and Mexico to create photography for her clients. Her work includes special events, weddings, commercial work, and portraits.

You can see photos by CharMaine at www.angelkissedphotography.com.

Jennifer Clark began her video career with Wal-Mart Television directly after receiving her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She was an editor and graphic designer for Wal-Mart for 5 years when she decided to start her own home based business creating photo slide shows. Along the way, she found Photodex's slide show program ProShow. With her background in Video Editing and Graphic Animation, she quickly mastered the program and was invited by Photodex to give a Keyframing workshop for ProShow users in Las Vegas in the Spring of 2007. Photodex then hired her to create a full line of Training DVDs for ProShow. div>

Jennifer owns and operates the website www.choicebackgrounds.com where you can find ProShow Templates, Slide Styles, Tutorials and video backgrounds.

Jason began his photographic pursuits over 15 years ago while still only in high school when hired as a photographer for a local newspaper. He had his first national cover image when he was 16 and has continued to have dozens more since then. He is currently under contract with Windigo Images and his wildlife photos are featured regularly in regional and national publications.

You can see photos by Jason at www.jasoncrader.com

Liddie has been involved in photography for over 20 years, with 14 years working for other photographers. This has proven to be a great asset to her photography career. She is a PPA Certified Professional Photographer and is currently half way to achieving her Masters Degree and starting on Craftsman from PPA. She opened “Portraits by Liddie” 6 years ago and is rapidly becoming known for her unique style of Senior photography.

You can see photos by Liddie at www.portraitsbyliddie.com.

Greg began his photography career in 1977 working part time shooting weddings and sports. In 1990 Greg had a career change and became involved in the computer business. Gregs interest has peaked with the mending of photography and digital technology. "My computer expertise gave me a giant leap ahead. One of the greatest things that I love about working with digital photography is that I control the entire process, from capture to print." Gregs current photography is based upon the love of the outdoors, nature, and wildlife."

Greg has won numerous awards and has recently exhibited his work at the Fort Smith Art Center, Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, and currently has an exhibit in the new Sparks Regional Medical Center. Greg is active in the Photographic Alliance of the Fort Smith Art Center and has taught a ongoing "digital photography workshop" for the past 3 years for the Alliance, in addition to teaching private digital photography workshops.

You can see photos by Greg at www.gregdisch.com.

Wendy Dunn has been an avid student of photography for over eight years, and has pursued it as a hobby for more than twenty. While she enjoys many types of photography, she has recently pursued portraiture, fine art prints, and commercial photography on a professional level. Wendy works with numerous commercial clients such as Homezone International, Artworks Advertising Corporation and Legacy Mortgage. Her commercial work has been featured on product packaging currently sold major retailers across the country, and has been published by many organizations, and has had featured covers in publications including the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, Today's Man magazine, and Garvan Woodland Gardens. Wendy is a six year member of the PSNWA, and serving her fourth year on the Board of Directors for the organization, as Chair of Publications.

You can see photos by Wendy at www.wendydunnphotography.com.

Steven Foster is one of the most respected international names in botanical photography. He began his career in 1974 at the Herb Department of the Sabbathday Lake, Maine, Shaker Community, America’s oldest herb business dating to 1799. For thirty-four years, he has photographed and researched herbs from the Amazon rainforest to the highlands of Vietnam. Foster has over 800 photo-illustrated articles to his credit and serves as Associate Editor for HerbalGram. Well-known for his photography, with America’s largest stock photo files of medicinal and aromatic plants, Foster has thousands of published photographs to his credit.

Steven Foster is the author of fifteen books, including National Geographic’s A Desk Reference to Nature’s Medicine (2006, with Rebecca Johnson), a 2007 New York Public Library “Best of Reference.” Steven’s 101 Medicinal Herbs (Interweave Press, 1998) won the 1999 Independent Publishers Book Awards as the year’s best title in Health and Medicine.

You can see photos by Steven at www.stevenfoster.com.

Diana Hausam, is a professional photographer who specializes in wedding and family portraiture. Diana earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Arkansas but chose to dedicate her career to her true love of photography. She recently decided to take her photography a step further with a degree in Photography from the University of Arkansas. Her love of the medium has prompted her to learn all there is to know about photography. Although she dedicates most of her time to wedding and portraiture, her real drive involves Fine Art Black and White and she is striving to succeed in such an exclusive yet overrun market where many artists are competing for space.

You can see photos by Diana at www.dianamichellephotos.com.

Marc is a multiple-award winning, published photographer. He teaches classes locally and His works have been added to various corporate and private fine art image collections. Marc has also had sports, travel and nature related images published (in print), as well as multiple images published online. Most recently several images will be featured with the 2008 VLF (Valley Land Fund) Wildlife Photo Competition in the latest edition of their nature conservation book as well as supplying imagery to Taylor Studios' renovation/fabrication team for the use of his images in a museum exhibit. You can also find Marc's photos on the elite Pentax gallery, www.pentaxphotogallery.com.

You can see photos by Marc at www.marclangille.com.

Dan Murphy, was introduced to serious photography in 2001 and quickly developed a deep interest. He attended many local photography classes and also read countless articles, technical and artistic to educate himself. He studied other photographers’ work and became familiar with lighting techniques, composition and posing. Dan enjoys many different types of photography such as nature, macro, and sports but has a passion for intimate portraiture where the viewer feels an instant connection with the subject. Today Dan shoots portraits, events, model portfolio, seniors, engagement and the occasional wedding. He often gets together with other local photographers to train and experiment and to develop his technique. He has a deep gratitude for the Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas where he has learned so much from so many and currently serves on its Board of Directors, as Executive Chair.

You can see photos by Dan at www.dmpphotos.com.

Larry Plumlee, has been a full-time portrait/wedding since 1978. A member of the Professional Photographers of America, he holds their Master of Photography and Photographic Craftman degrees. He has presented programs on senior photography to photographers in 8 states. His unique rural studio is located on the edge of the 40 acre farm where he was raised, near Oak Grove, Arkansas. Centrally located, it is about 20-30 miles from Branson, MO and Eureka Springs and Harrison, Arkansas.

You can see photos by Larry at www.plumleephoto.com.

Rick Sammon has published 33 books, including his latest, Rick Sammon’s Secrets to Digital Photography, Exploring the Light – Making the Very Best In-Camera Exposures, and Face to Face – The Complete Guide to Photographing People.

Rick, who has photographed in almost 100 countries around the world, gives more than two-dozen photography workshops (including private workshops) and presentations around the world each year. He also presents at Photoshop World, which Rick says is a “blast.” Obviously, Rick loves teaching and sharing his knowledge of photography. Rick is also the author of the Canon Digital Rebel XT lessons on the Canon Digital Learning Center. He is also a Canon Explorer of Light. Rick also host five shows on kelbytraining.com. He’s also been spotted giving presentations at Apple stores in New York City and in San Francisco.

When asked about his photo specialty, Rick says, “My specialty is not specializing.

You can see photos by Rick at www.ricksammon.com.

For over 25 years Jim Schmelzer has been photographing high school seniors and striving to produce the highest quality portraits. Jim has interned and studied with some of the best photographers in the world. Most famous, Ken Cook, from Salinas, California has been Jim's mentor since 1983. In 1986, Jim started lecturing on studio lighting techniques for F.J. Westcott Company, one of the largest manufacturers of lighting equipment. Jim has produced and published instructional videos on studio and outdoor lighting techniques that have been sold all over the world. His most recent video on lighting was produced for Ritz Camera, the largest camera store chain in the U.S. In 1992, Jim was awarded the P.P.A. Master of Photography degree and in 1996 he received the Master Craftsman Award. In 1998, Jim's studio was one of the first studios in Michigan to transfer from film to digital. He was on the forefront of digital technology, working for Mega-Vision, the first name in digital photography.

Most recently, Jim has lectured for Canon at Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) conventions and Photo East conventions in New York. At the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) convention in January 2007, Jim was named Photographer of the Year for 2006. In April, Jim was also awarded Photographer of the Year by the Detroit Professional Photographers Association (DPPA).

You can see photos by Jim at www.elitefoto.com.

Mark Stallings, focuses on outdoor sports, but his passion is photographing wildlife. Stallings' work has been published by Ducks Unlimited, ESPN Outdoors, Arkansas Wildlife and other regional and national publications. He serves as staff photographer for the Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup tournament series, and also freelances for several other outdoor clients, including ESPN Outdoors.

In the fall of 2006, he and good friend Steve Bowman published "The Season: A Photographic Look at the Sport of Duck Hunting". The book was awarded the first place in the Best Outdoor Book category of the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association Excellence in Craft competition.

You can see photos by Mark at www.arkansaswild.com.

Susan located to beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas in 1976 after several years as a successful photographer specializing in fine art portraiture in her native New York City and then in San Francisco. Her unique ability to create imaginative, well-crafted images that go beyond the usual, has won her regional and national recognition. Her photographic quest has taken her to China, Vietnam, India, Cuba, and many European Countries as well as all regions of the USA. Her exhibition of “The Performers is on permanent display at The Eureka Springs Auditorium.

You can see photos by Susan at www.susanstorchweddings.com.

Mark Torrance, is a professional commercial photographer currently employed at BW Studios in Tulsa, OK and has worked with owner Bill Welch for over 15 years. Our shooting schedule is diverse which I enjoy because we are always being challenged. Our assignments include food, jewelry, portraits, products, location and still life just to name a few. Our subject matter could be pizza one day, a portrait of a CEO the next, something as small as the tip of a dental tool or as large as a commercial airliner. Each has different needs to solve the photographic problem.

You can see photos by Mark at www.bwstudios.com.

After graduating LSU, Jerry went to work for Canon USA in the mid to late ‘80s for the Chicago region, but after a few years, he again desired to work as a full time professional photographer. Moving back to his hometown of New Orleans, Jerry worked as Tulane University’s staff photographer for almost fifteen years, all the while freelancing for such clients as Sports Illustrated, Marriott, Hilton, Getty, USA Today and virtually every major newspaper in America. A true generalist photographer, Jerry’s photography skills lie mostly in commercial, advertising and photojournalism, although he does find time to shoot a few weddings and portraits each year to keep up with our ever-changing industry. Over the past decade or so, Jerry has spent much of his time working as a food photographer with all of the great restaurants of New Orleans, a few national chains and some great food magazines. Today, his specialties include the odd combination of food and sports photography, but he still considers himself a generalist due to his wide skill base.

After the post Hurricane Katrina flooding decimated New Orleans, Jerry went back to work for Canon U.S.A., and now lives in the Dallas area. His territory covers Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas as a Pro Market Specialist… where in addition to working, teaching, training, and speaking in his territory, he has been fortunate to cover the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Super Bowl, and a Space Shuttle launch.

You can see photos by Jerry at www.jerrywardphoto.com.

Glenn Wheeler , is an award winning professional photographer, writer, PR consultant, lecturer and workshop teacher from Harrison, Arkansas. Glenn's work has appeared on the covers and pages of numerous magazines from Arkansas Wildlife and The Ozarks Mountaineer to Log Home Design, Bugle and Turkey Call. His work has also been featured in books, calendars, postcards, websites, newspapers, national ad campaigns, DVD covers, brochures, posters and more. His fine art prints grace the walls of homes and offices in many states and on two continents.

Glenn has also taught photography and Photoshop courses in settings from college classrooms to field workshops in several states. His Photoshop, speaking and teaching skills have been called upon for seminars to editors, photographers and writers for some of the top outdoor media outlets in the country and his inspirational slideshows have been shown to groups large and small. He has worked side by side with several top-notch professional photographers and is honored to call them friends.

Glenn is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), a member of Canon's Professional Services and is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the prestigious Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA).

You can see photos by Glenn at www.glennwheeler.com.

Jeff Willard first learned photography in 1975 as part of his commercial art training where he also got a crash course as a newspaper photographer for the Okmulgee Daily Times. Photography was a valuable tool during his career as a graphic artist over the next eighteen years working for various advertising agencies, media groups, publishers, manufacturers, and freelance in the Fort Smith, Arkansas area. For the past sixteen years he has been the senior digital imaging artist for Bedford Camera & Video. This includes daily use with Photoshop in restoring and enhancing photos, editing them with composites, colorizing, taking people out of images, changing backgrounds, and pretty much anything else someone can think of to do to a photo. From time-to-time Jeff teaches classes in photo editing and tutors in Photoshop. He has won first place awards in the annual Fort Smith Art Center Photography Contest in the alternative category.

During the past few years he has renewed his interest as a hobbyist in photography and is now actively involved with the Photographic Alliance of the Fort Smith Art Center. He will have an upcoming gallery showing of his alternative photographic works at the Fort Smith Art Center during June.