MEET YOUR MICHIGANSCAPES AMBASSADORS!
Derek
Region: SE Michigan / SEO Expert
Hi! I’m Derek, and I’m a proud and passionate Michigander. I’m in love with all things mitten related, particularly geared towards historical church and abandoned architecture (forgottenscapes 😝). Photography is a way of life for me, and I’m always striving to grow and gain a better understanding in my craft. In my downtime, I enjoy performing sleight of hand, helping out in my church youth ministry, and working on my SEO skills through blogging and marketing.
Amanda Jaggers
Region: South West
My name is Amanda. I've lived in Southwest Michigan my entire life. My first camera was a Kodak 110 35mm and I would take pictures of everything. Thankfully I have upgraded my camera and skill level since then. I am always striving to learn and believe practice makes perfect. I feel photos are all we have to remember precious times and people and enjoy capturing those moments for friends and family. When I'm not working, I can be found exploring local parks, at one of my sons sporting events or catching the sunset over the lake. Although I am still learning, my hope is to encourage others that although we may have limitations, we can all enjoy capturing memories. Outside of photography I love to travel, watch football and spend time with my family.
Joan
Region: West Michigan (Mid)
Hi! My name is Joan; my day job as a corporate accountant can be demanding, stressful at times, and full of numbers! To connect with my creative side and remind myself that there is beauty all around us, I turned to photography.
My photography journey has only recently begun. I am in constant awe of the night sky photography topics – Milky Way, star trails, and the Northern Lights – and hope one day to successfully capture all of these phenomena. I also love capturing landscapes throughout the four seasons of Michigan and am particularly fond of sunsets/sunrises over water.
I hope, as a novice/beginner photographer, to inspire others to begin their own photography journey. I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned as well as learning from others. In my spare time, I also like to travel, read, and volunteer.
Martin Hogan
Region: West Michigan (Mid)
