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Mendocino is a magical area of rare beauty.
A gathering place, she attracts kindred spirits -
nature lovers, poets, artists, musicians, writers,
and lefties abound.
Our photography editor is John Birchard, practicing photographer, fine woodworker and resident of the Mendocino Coast.
If you wish to join our company of artists, please see our submission guidelines. click here.
John Birchard
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John Birchard
I studied magazine and photo journalism at the University of Kansas in the 1970's, and moved to Los Angeles after college where I briefly worked in television.
My wife Barbara and I left Los Angeles in 1975 and soon found ourselves living on the Mendocino Coast of Northern California, building a house, raising a family. I spent many years making my living as a woodworker and furniture maker. My interest in photography, eventually re-surfaced, and I studied studio photography with Jess Shirley at the College of the Redwoods. I started my own studio at my home in Mendocino in 1985.
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Risa Marie Hansen-Claypool
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Risa Marie Hansen-Claypool
I am currently a Junior at Mendocino Community High School, and am turning 17 in December. I was adopted at birth, and have three siblings, two sisters and one brother. For my entire life, I've lived with my mom, and my dad and a handful of pets. While family remains a huge part of my life, my friends, reign most important. Without them, I wouldn't be the person whom I've grown to be.
I love animals, photography, and the beach. I've been taking pictures for years, and really enjoy it. For a while, I fell out of my picture taking, but gradually fell right back in. Flowers have always been my favorite subject. The colors, shape and sizes continue to amaze me. I also have a weakness for landscapes, and living in Mendo, there has never been a shortage of those. |
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