Meet some of our Charlevoix Photography Club members...
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Photographer Wally Stansbury
Wally is a retired Air Force Officer. For most of his career he flew the C-141 transport/cargo aircraft all over the world, the C-9 medical evacuation aircraft in the European theater and the C-7 short-field take-off and landing aircraft in Viet Nam resupplying military forward outposts. After retiring from his last assignment in the Pentagon, he and his wife, Betty, moved to Florida. They lived there for several years and on a recommendation from a friend they started vacationing in northern Michigan where they eventually make their home.
Ever since childhood, photography had been an on-and-off again venture until their permanent move to Michigan. After taking an on-line compositional course through the local college, photography became a passion during his free time. Landscape, wildlife, night photography all played a part in his photography not only for his own enjoyment but more importantly to reveal the beauty of God’s incredible creation.
Wally is a retired Air Force Officer. For most of his career he flew the C-141 transport/cargo aircraft all over the world, the C-9 medical evacuation aircraft in the European theater and the C-7 short-field take-off and landing aircraft in Viet Nam resupplying military forward outposts. After retiring from his last assignment in the Pentagon, he and his wife, Betty, moved to Florida. They lived there for several years and on a recommendation from a friend they started vacationing in northern Michigan where they eventually make their home.
Ever since childhood, photography had been an on-and-off again venture until their permanent move to Michigan. After taking an on-line compositional course through the local college, photography became a passion during his free time. Landscape, wildlife, night photography all played a part in his photography not only for his own enjoyment but more importantly to reveal the beauty of God’s incredible creation.
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Photographer Jennifer Reynolds
Jennifer Uehlein Reynolds is an avid hiker and paddler who takes her camera (a Nikon D5300) wherever she goes. Landscapes, wildlife, and plants are her favorite subjects. Jen is a retired high school English and history teacher who lives in Charlevoix. Her “bonus careers” include lifeguarding at the Charlevoix Community Pool, leading wilderness trips for Camp Daggett, and volunteering with the Little Traverse Conservancy. As a novice photographer, joining the Charlevoix Photography Club has provided her with opportunities to learn from many great coaches! View her photographs on Instagram @jenren_hikes. She can be reached at [email protected].
Jennifer Uehlein Reynolds is an avid hiker and paddler who takes her camera (a Nikon D5300) wherever she goes. Landscapes, wildlife, and plants are her favorite subjects. Jen is a retired high school English and history teacher who lives in Charlevoix. Her “bonus careers” include lifeguarding at the Charlevoix Community Pool, leading wilderness trips for Camp Daggett, and volunteering with the Little Traverse Conservancy. As a novice photographer, joining the Charlevoix Photography Club has provided her with opportunities to learn from many great coaches! View her photographs on Instagram @jenren_hikes. She can be reached at [email protected].
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Photographer Ed O'Neill
Ed has deep roots in Charlevoix. He was born here and is a Charlevoix High School graduate as were his father and grandfather. His interest in photography began in the ‘50s with the Stereo Realist camera. He did his undergraduate work at Albion and his graduate work in engineering at Purdue. After 15 years teaching at the University at Buffalo and Case Western Reserve University, he left teaching for research and became a research scientist at OCLC. His work took him to every continent except Antarctica and offered great opportunities for photography in exotic locations. After retiring, Ed with his wife Susan, moved back to Charlevoix. Landscapes, cityscapes, and creative photography are his favorite genre. Ed’s portrait was taken during the Club’s trip to Yosemite National Park and the picture of the Predjama Castle in Slovenia is one of his favorites. Ed can be reached at [email protected].
Ed has deep roots in Charlevoix. He was born here and is a Charlevoix High School graduate as were his father and grandfather. His interest in photography began in the ‘50s with the Stereo Realist camera. He did his undergraduate work at Albion and his graduate work in engineering at Purdue. After 15 years teaching at the University at Buffalo and Case Western Reserve University, he left teaching for research and became a research scientist at OCLC. His work took him to every continent except Antarctica and offered great opportunities for photography in exotic locations. After retiring, Ed with his wife Susan, moved back to Charlevoix. Landscapes, cityscapes, and creative photography are his favorite genre. Ed’s portrait was taken during the Club’s trip to Yosemite National Park and the picture of the Predjama Castle in Slovenia is one of his favorites. Ed can be reached at [email protected].
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Photographer J.B. Hoyt
J.B. Hoyt has been involved in photography for over 50 years. He came by the hobby naturally as his father owned a large camera shop in Flint, MI. This provided a way to learn a good deal about the elements of photography, various camera brands, lens types and qualities, along with seeing the successes of many customers.
J.B. is a long-time Canon shooter, having worked his way through several film models before finally moving into the digital world early in the 21st century. Today he can be found behind a Canon R5 with any one of a variety of lenses. J.B. admits to being something of a gear fanatic, owning lenses covering focal lengths from 8mm to 500mm. He manages his images in Lightroom.
With a primary interest in nature, wildlife and landscape photography, he rarely travels without his camera and a lens or two. J.B. comments, “Being involved in the CPC has allowed me to learn so much from other members including composition and interesting locations in the area as well as becoming friends with many other members. Group shooting events are a wonderful way of seeing how others approach our hobby!” He can be reached at [email protected].
J.B. Hoyt has been involved in photography for over 50 years. He came by the hobby naturally as his father owned a large camera shop in Flint, MI. This provided a way to learn a good deal about the elements of photography, various camera brands, lens types and qualities, along with seeing the successes of many customers.
J.B. is a long-time Canon shooter, having worked his way through several film models before finally moving into the digital world early in the 21st century. Today he can be found behind a Canon R5 with any one of a variety of lenses. J.B. admits to being something of a gear fanatic, owning lenses covering focal lengths from 8mm to 500mm. He manages his images in Lightroom.
With a primary interest in nature, wildlife and landscape photography, he rarely travels without his camera and a lens or two. J.B. comments, “Being involved in the CPC has allowed me to learn so much from other members including composition and interesting locations in the area as well as becoming friends with many other members. Group shooting events are a wonderful way of seeing how others approach our hobby!” He can be reached at [email protected].
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Photographer Bill Dietrich
A Charlevoix photographer with an accounting degree, a career as a real estate broker, and a passion for photography, Bill’s inspiration for photography started with his involvement as a founding member in the Charlevoix Photography Club. He has learned volumes from the club and by shooting with fellow photographers. Bill enjoys photographing many subjects, but his main focus is on wildlife and nature. Spending quiet time in nature has a very peaceful effect which shows in his images.
Bill has taken many workshops and classes both locally and throughout the United States and Canada. It’s his firm belief that you have to put into practice what you have learned about photography and keep shooting because you will always learn something from your last shot.
The world is full of photo ops and Bill loves to share his perspective through his lens.
Bill can be reached at [email protected] or 231-633-1353.
A Charlevoix photographer with an accounting degree, a career as a real estate broker, and a passion for photography, Bill’s inspiration for photography started with his involvement as a founding member in the Charlevoix Photography Club. He has learned volumes from the club and by shooting with fellow photographers. Bill enjoys photographing many subjects, but his main focus is on wildlife and nature. Spending quiet time in nature has a very peaceful effect which shows in his images.
Bill has taken many workshops and classes both locally and throughout the United States and Canada. It’s his firm belief that you have to put into practice what you have learned about photography and keep shooting because you will always learn something from your last shot.
The world is full of photo ops and Bill loves to share his perspective through his lens.
Bill can be reached at [email protected] or 231-633-1353.
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Photographer Ken Crews
After working for Dow Chemical Company for 41 years, Ken retired in 2014 and took up photography to fill the void of working. He became familiar with Charlevoix while working at Dow’s Midland Michigan location in the late 1990s and spent weekends at Foster Boat Works at his relative’s condo. Ken joined Charlevoix Photography club in 2018 to learn more about the “secrets” of photography. He loves nature photography, especially lightning shots and sports photography. Ken is married to his lovely wife, Elaine for 45 years and they have five kids, seven grandkids and one great granddaughter. They are snow birds and spend winters in Florida and summers in Charlevoix at their condo at Foster Boat Works. Some of Ken’s work can be viewed at crewsin-images.com.
After working for Dow Chemical Company for 41 years, Ken retired in 2014 and took up photography to fill the void of working. He became familiar with Charlevoix while working at Dow’s Midland Michigan location in the late 1990s and spent weekends at Foster Boat Works at his relative’s condo. Ken joined Charlevoix Photography club in 2018 to learn more about the “secrets” of photography. He loves nature photography, especially lightning shots and sports photography. Ken is married to his lovely wife, Elaine for 45 years and they have five kids, seven grandkids and one great granddaughter. They are snow birds and spend winters in Florida and summers in Charlevoix at their condo at Foster Boat Works. Some of Ken’s work can be viewed at crewsin-images.com.
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Photographer Rebecca Rhea
Rebecca Rhea began coming to Charlevoix as a young child when she vacationed here with her family. Fortunate to live and work in national parks all over the United States while enjoying a rewarding career with the National Park Service, she returned to Northern Michigan after retiring. Her interest in photography keeps growing and her favorite subjects are natural landscapes and native plants and wildlife. Northern Michigan is the perfect place to pursue these interests. Being a member of the Charlevoix Photography has helped her learn new skills and techniques and also make friends with others who share her passion. She loves the challenge of sharing her knowledge and appreciation of the natural beauty of special places through her photographs. Rebecca can be reached at [email protected].
Rebecca Rhea began coming to Charlevoix as a young child when she vacationed here with her family. Fortunate to live and work in national parks all over the United States while enjoying a rewarding career with the National Park Service, she returned to Northern Michigan after retiring. Her interest in photography keeps growing and her favorite subjects are natural landscapes and native plants and wildlife. Northern Michigan is the perfect place to pursue these interests. Being a member of the Charlevoix Photography has helped her learn new skills and techniques and also make friends with others who share her passion. She loves the challenge of sharing her knowledge and appreciation of the natural beauty of special places through her photographs. Rebecca can be reached at [email protected].
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Photographer Kimberly Hemme
Kimberly is a mother of two beautiful adult daughters, Kayla, and Morgan. She currently lives in Petoskey. She is a Buyer for Bay Shore Steel Works in Charlevoix and has been with the company since 2015. She’s had an interest in photography for a number of years taking pictures mostly with her various iPhones and a small Kodak C613. Four years ago, she took the leap and purchased a Sony a7iii mirrorless camera which she absolutely loves. She’s been a member of the club for about 4 years and has enjoyed the club outings and meeting other members of the club. She enjoys photographing flowers and animals. She can be reached at [email protected].
Kimberly is a mother of two beautiful adult daughters, Kayla, and Morgan. She currently lives in Petoskey. She is a Buyer for Bay Shore Steel Works in Charlevoix and has been with the company since 2015. She’s had an interest in photography for a number of years taking pictures mostly with her various iPhones and a small Kodak C613. Four years ago, she took the leap and purchased a Sony a7iii mirrorless camera which she absolutely loves. She’s been a member of the club for about 4 years and has enjoyed the club outings and meeting other members of the club. She enjoys photographing flowers and animals. She can be reached at [email protected].
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Photographer Beth Baron
After working for over 25 years as a technical writer in the pharmaceutical industry, Beth is now retired and focusing on creative pursuits, including photography. She loves to travel because it allows her to explore and learn about the people, history, and culture of different places. Whether at home or in another country, Beth finds that she ‘sees’ differently with a camera in her hand. Beth enjoys photographing landscapes, sculptures and architectural features, and street scenes, but will try her hand at almost any kind shot. She joined the Charlevoix Photography Club in 2021 and is looking forward to learning from its members. Beth is married with two children and three grandchildren and lives on Higgins Lake in Roscommon. Beth shares her work on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/135671949@N03/albums and can be reached at [email protected].
After working for over 25 years as a technical writer in the pharmaceutical industry, Beth is now retired and focusing on creative pursuits, including photography. She loves to travel because it allows her to explore and learn about the people, history, and culture of different places. Whether at home or in another country, Beth finds that she ‘sees’ differently with a camera in her hand. Beth enjoys photographing landscapes, sculptures and architectural features, and street scenes, but will try her hand at almost any kind shot. She joined the Charlevoix Photography Club in 2021 and is looking forward to learning from its members. Beth is married with two children and three grandchildren and lives on Higgins Lake in Roscommon. Beth shares her work on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/135671949@N03/albums and can be reached at [email protected].
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Photographer Sharron Hemme
Sharron and her husband Dick have resided in Petoskey since 1981. They have two children, Kevin and Kimberly, and two granddaughters, Kayla and Morgan.
Sharron is retired from North Central Michigan College where she was the Financial Aid Director. She and Dick also owned Hemme Gardens, a water garden center that provided pond materials and aquatic plants and fish to area pond enthusiasts.
Sharron is a board member of the Charlevoix Photography Club and an associate member of the Petoskey Area Garden Club.
Photography and gardening are her passions. She credits the Charlevoix Photography Club for encouraging her to develop her photography skills and learn how to use editing software to enhance her photos. Flowers and birds are her two favorite subjects. She enjoys using a macro lens for close-up details.
She can be reached at [email protected].
Sharron and her husband Dick have resided in Petoskey since 1981. They have two children, Kevin and Kimberly, and two granddaughters, Kayla and Morgan.
Sharron is retired from North Central Michigan College where she was the Financial Aid Director. She and Dick also owned Hemme Gardens, a water garden center that provided pond materials and aquatic plants and fish to area pond enthusiasts.
Sharron is a board member of the Charlevoix Photography Club and an associate member of the Petoskey Area Garden Club.
Photography and gardening are her passions. She credits the Charlevoix Photography Club for encouraging her to develop her photography skills and learn how to use editing software to enhance her photos. Flowers and birds are her two favorite subjects. She enjoys using a macro lens for close-up details.
She can be reached at [email protected].
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Photographer Mark Stanley
Mark and his wife Anne (born and raised in Charlevoix) have two adult sons and a daughter living in CT and MD. Visiting family affords photo opportunities of different landscapes and wildlife not found in Northern Michigan. The visits also provide a chance to practice family portrait techniques obtained from a recent Photography Club Zoom meeting. Although retired from a career in Insurance Underwriting and Risk Management, Mark brings his camera during his part time “retirement” job as a courier to snap photos of eagles and so far, the elusive snowy owl. Mark can be reached at 231-437-3135 or [email protected].
Mark and his wife Anne (born and raised in Charlevoix) have two adult sons and a daughter living in CT and MD. Visiting family affords photo opportunities of different landscapes and wildlife not found in Northern Michigan. The visits also provide a chance to practice family portrait techniques obtained from a recent Photography Club Zoom meeting. Although retired from a career in Insurance Underwriting and Risk Management, Mark brings his camera during his part time “retirement” job as a courier to snap photos of eagles and so far, the elusive snowy owl. Mark can be reached at 231-437-3135 or [email protected].
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Photographer Lisa Lirones
Lisa is an enthusiastic photographer with an artistic attitude. She enjoys teaching, learning and spreading her knowledge to others. Lisa is involved in early childhood after-school programs for 3rd and 5th graders. In the past Lisa was a middle/high school teacher for our local school district.
She currently is leading and organizing her 6th year with the Antrim Photography Workshop, a local photography group in Antrim County MI. This group is determined to learn and practice new photography techniques. Lisa puts together two different speakers a month (24 Classes a year) in a library setting. The group currently has included Facebook Messenger along with Zoom to engage members with exciting new speakers with interesting subjects to share.
In the past she worked with magazine groups and newspapers, and currently has several different images for sale in different mediums at a local gallery. Photography on wood, metal, acrylics, and several other options are available from this site and more. Go to lisalirones.com.
Lisa’s mission is to continue to capture the beauty of Northern Michigan, she lives in the moment each and every day with her camera, she strives to tell a story with each image and inspire others to see things in a whole new way. Lisa has lived in Northern Michigan for 38 years with her husband and two grown sons and a beautiful daughter-in-law, all who love and support her passion. Thank you for taking time to look and reflect through her images.
Lisa is an enthusiastic photographer with an artistic attitude. She enjoys teaching, learning and spreading her knowledge to others. Lisa is involved in early childhood after-school programs for 3rd and 5th graders. In the past Lisa was a middle/high school teacher for our local school district.
She currently is leading and organizing her 6th year with the Antrim Photography Workshop, a local photography group in Antrim County MI. This group is determined to learn and practice new photography techniques. Lisa puts together two different speakers a month (24 Classes a year) in a library setting. The group currently has included Facebook Messenger along with Zoom to engage members with exciting new speakers with interesting subjects to share.
In the past she worked with magazine groups and newspapers, and currently has several different images for sale in different mediums at a local gallery. Photography on wood, metal, acrylics, and several other options are available from this site and more. Go to lisalirones.com.
Lisa’s mission is to continue to capture the beauty of Northern Michigan, she lives in the moment each and every day with her camera, she strives to tell a story with each image and inspire others to see things in a whole new way. Lisa has lived in Northern Michigan for 38 years with her husband and two grown sons and a beautiful daughter-in-law, all who love and support her passion. Thank you for taking time to look and reflect through her images.
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Photographer Suzanne LaBeau
I am a native Michigander originally from downstate. Now my husband and I live in gorgeous northern Michigan in the city of Petoskey.
Although I have always loved photography, it has only been in the last 8-9 years that I have had the time to devote to it. I especially love nature photography, including landscape & macro.
Being a member of the Charlevoix Photography Club has been great because I've been able to develop my photographic skills over the years due to their lectures and classes and also due to the inspiration, generous help, and encouragement of its members.
I am a native Michigander originally from downstate. Now my husband and I live in gorgeous northern Michigan in the city of Petoskey.
Although I have always loved photography, it has only been in the last 8-9 years that I have had the time to devote to it. I especially love nature photography, including landscape & macro.
Being a member of the Charlevoix Photography Club has been great because I've been able to develop my photographic skills over the years due to their lectures and classes and also due to the inspiration, generous help, and encouragement of its members.
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Photographer Mike Schlitt
After 18 years of owning an automotive-related company in the Detroit area, Mike retired to Charlevoix the Beautiful to pursue his hobby of photography, soon after forming Visions of Mike LLC, website (www.schlitt.com). Northern Michigan provides an array of treasures in all four seasons. Mike attended several seminars and workshops led by some of the most dedicated instructors in the photographic field. His desire to capture a wide selection of natural wonders has led him to some of the most remote locations throughout the world including, North America, South America, Europe, New Zealand and Africa. Mike founded the Charlevoix Photography Club in 2009. We have grown to be a well respected organization with 65 members, with all kinds of professional backgrounds. We have been coordinating one of the States finest annual photographic exhibitions. [email protected]
After 18 years of owning an automotive-related company in the Detroit area, Mike retired to Charlevoix the Beautiful to pursue his hobby of photography, soon after forming Visions of Mike LLC, website (www.schlitt.com). Northern Michigan provides an array of treasures in all four seasons. Mike attended several seminars and workshops led by some of the most dedicated instructors in the photographic field. His desire to capture a wide selection of natural wonders has led him to some of the most remote locations throughout the world including, North America, South America, Europe, New Zealand and Africa. Mike founded the Charlevoix Photography Club in 2009. We have grown to be a well respected organization with 65 members, with all kinds of professional backgrounds. We have been coordinating one of the States finest annual photographic exhibitions. [email protected]
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Photographer Mark Haveman
Mark has always had an interest in photography, beginning in the 70’s photographing sports car races and continuing always with a camera nearby. Photography at that time was mostly for recording family, events and vacations but just below the surface was a desire to do much more. Whether you call it natural or developed over time, Mark has an “eye” for composition. The move to Northern Michigan in 2012 after retirement created even more interest in improving his skills. Joining the Charlevoix Photography Club provided the very springboard Mark was looking for to improve his skills. Digital photography and software enhancement is a daily activity for Mark.
Mark has always had an interest in photography, beginning in the 70’s photographing sports car races and continuing always with a camera nearby. Photography at that time was mostly for recording family, events and vacations but just below the surface was a desire to do much more. Whether you call it natural or developed over time, Mark has an “eye” for composition. The move to Northern Michigan in 2012 after retirement created even more interest in improving his skills. Joining the Charlevoix Photography Club provided the very springboard Mark was looking for to improve his skills. Digital photography and software enhancement is a daily activity for Mark.
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Photographer Bob Beauchamp
Bob has spent his life as an enthusiastic photographer starting right out of high school with a Kodak Retina 3C 35mm film camera. Going through more cameras than he’d like to admit, he has settled on two favorites: a Canon EOS 6D and an Apple iPhone 13 Pro.
He has been fortunate to be able to travel all over the world, including all seven continents. While on these trips and expeditions, he specializes in capturing images of spectacular landscapes and diverse, interesting people.
Originally from Indiana, Bob and his wife Sharon purchased a vacation home at the Hemingway Pointe Club on beautiful Lake Charlevoix in 1988. Today they spend their summers in gorgeous northern Michigan and their winters in Southern Florida. He published a book of his favorite photographs in 2019, “A Bit Of The World As Seen By My Eyes” and posts a picture on Facebook nearly daily under RobertBeauchamp and encourages members of the club to become his “Friends”.
Bob’s portrait was taken at the end of the same trek Ernest Shackleton made on South Georgia Island in 1916 to save his crew in Antarctica. The image of the iceberg was taken in Greenland. Bob’s email is: [email protected]
Bob has spent his life as an enthusiastic photographer starting right out of high school with a Kodak Retina 3C 35mm film camera. Going through more cameras than he’d like to admit, he has settled on two favorites: a Canon EOS 6D and an Apple iPhone 13 Pro.
He has been fortunate to be able to travel all over the world, including all seven continents. While on these trips and expeditions, he specializes in capturing images of spectacular landscapes and diverse, interesting people.
Originally from Indiana, Bob and his wife Sharon purchased a vacation home at the Hemingway Pointe Club on beautiful Lake Charlevoix in 1988. Today they spend their summers in gorgeous northern Michigan and their winters in Southern Florida. He published a book of his favorite photographs in 2019, “A Bit Of The World As Seen By My Eyes” and posts a picture on Facebook nearly daily under RobertBeauchamp and encourages members of the club to become his “Friends”.
Bob’s portrait was taken at the end of the same trek Ernest Shackleton made on South Georgia Island in 1916 to save his crew in Antarctica. The image of the iceberg was taken in Greenland. Bob’s email is: [email protected]