Meet some of our Charlevoix Photography Club members...
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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 babaron83@gmail.com.
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 babaron83@gmail.com.
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Photographer Kevin Dietrich
Kevin and his wife Arlene are residents of Charlevoix, both grew up loving Northern Michigan and all its beauty and enjoy biking, hiking, and all that the four seasons offer. Kevin will be retiring in the summer of 2021 from being an engineer at General Motors for over 30 years, the last years he has worked on both electric and autonomous vehicles. His wife is a retired school teacher.
His interest in photography started with a Minolta XG-7 film camera. His first film developing was done in his parents bathroom while living with them in East Jordan. He later took photography classes in college and spent a lot of time in the dark room. A transition to digital photography took place while living in Germany from 1996 to 2001. His first digital camera was a 1 megapixel Kodak DC220 model, he now photographs with Canon equipment and uses Lightroom and Photoshop instead of the dark room.
Much of his current inspiration comes from his older brother Bill, another long time club member. He loves being out in nature and capturing the emotion of what he sees and hopes you can feel some of it as well when viewing his work.
dietrichbike@gmail.com www.kevindietrich.myportfolio.com
Kevin and his wife Arlene are residents of Charlevoix, both grew up loving Northern Michigan and all its beauty and enjoy biking, hiking, and all that the four seasons offer. Kevin will be retiring in the summer of 2021 from being an engineer at General Motors for over 30 years, the last years he has worked on both electric and autonomous vehicles. His wife is a retired school teacher.
His interest in photography started with a Minolta XG-7 film camera. His first film developing was done in his parents bathroom while living with them in East Jordan. He later took photography classes in college and spent a lot of time in the dark room. A transition to digital photography took place while living in Germany from 1996 to 2001. His first digital camera was a 1 megapixel Kodak DC220 model, he now photographs with Canon equipment and uses Lightroom and Photoshop instead of the dark room.
Much of his current inspiration comes from his older brother Bill, another long time club member. He loves being out in nature and capturing the emotion of what he sees and hopes you can feel some of it as well when viewing his work.
dietrichbike@gmail.com www.kevindietrich.myportfolio.com
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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 sharronhemme@gmail.com.
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 sharronhemme@gmail.com.
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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 matmg@aol.com.
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 matmg@aol.com.
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Photographer José Cabrera
José’s love for photography began on a road trip to Grand Teton National Park in 2016. His main interests are wildlife and nature photography, and he is finding plenty of opportunities in his new home in Northern Michigan. José and his fiancé, and their dog Cooper enjoy travel and the outdoors, hiking and camping. Originally from Perú, he came to study engineering at Michigan Tech, and has held a love for Northern Michigan and the outdoors ever since. José recently moved to Petoskey from the Detroit area. He owns and runs a textile business that specializes in natural and sustainable fibers.
José’s love for photography began on a road trip to Grand Teton National Park in 2016. His main interests are wildlife and nature photography, and he is finding plenty of opportunities in his new home in Northern Michigan. José and his fiancé, and their dog Cooper enjoy travel and the outdoors, hiking and camping. Originally from Perú, he came to study engineering at Michigan Tech, and has held a love for Northern Michigan and the outdoors ever since. José recently moved to Petoskey from the Detroit area. He owns and runs a textile business that specializes in natural and sustainable fibers.
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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. mike@schlitt.com
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. mike@schlitt.com
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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.