Al Buschauer
It’s almost scary to think I’ve been a professional photographer for 44 years. I still feel like a kid in so many respects. My joy of photography has only increased over the years. And if I’ve learned anything, it’s that I still have so much more to learn… Ill most certainly always be a student of photography […]
Tom Auchter
My love of nature led to a lifetime of exploration and travel to experience the natural world. Photography has allowed me to document the natural world, but more importantly to share these experiences and the beauty of nature with others. They like to say in the National Parks, where my wife and I volunteer in […]
Thomas Balsamo
“I have been photographing nature since 1970 when I received my first camera as a birthday gift when I was 10. Growing up in Lake Barrington I captured flint creek, McGraw’s farm and surrounding areas through the seasons. I was quite young when I discovered the work and book “The Decisive Moment” from French Photographer […]
Rob Urquhart
Since a young age I have been into photography winning my first photo contest at the age of 8. I grew up playing in the dirt, streets, lakes, and swamps in Schaumburg. I have a BFA design emphasis in electronic media from NIU. I recently moved to unincorporated Barrington with 5 acres of nature rich […]
Bob Reynolds
My wife Judie, and I have always been interested in photography. When our children were young, we did our best to capture family vacations and natural areas like Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon. Not until our kids were grown and digital photography had matured did we have time to really cultivate our photography […]
Les Eastwood
While pursuing my graduate engineering degree fifty years ago, I joined a university class on the art and techniques of photography. The course analyzed published works of great photographers, and trained us in darkroom film developing and printing. I’ve been a hobbyist photographer ever since. Digital photography immediately appealed to me. At Harper College, I […]
Gerard Bauer
My fascination with the natural world began as a child, and my pursuit of photography was cultivated in high school, so it was probably inevitable that these interests would merge. Whenever I travel, I first research the natural history of my intended destination and first pack my photography gear. The pandemic of the past couple […]
Mark Demma
My girlfriend, Sue Appert, and I moved to Lake Barrington Shores appreciating the beautiful landscape surrounding our whole community….especially around the lake. As we both enjoy photography, we have taken many pictures of flowers, wildlife, incredible sunsets over the lake while appreciating the beautiful colors of the changing seasons.
Dave Taylor
I have been making photographs since I was a teen growing up on the shore of Chautauqua Lake. A photographer of various subjects but for the last two decades my concentration is wildlife and habitat. The imagery I offer is local to Lake and surrounding counties in northern IL. Also, some are captured while camping […]
Ken Hartwig
I have always had a passion and love for photography, especially associated with our many travels, and love of nature. Whether on personal or business travel, I have been lucky to have experienced many beautiful places in many countries. Landscapes, travel memories, wildlife, and a camera just all seem to go together and give us […]