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Because Place Matters
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: 2016/07 - July | Photograph By: Anna Norton
Sometimes the journey home, that place that makes your heart sing, is a long and winding road.
Anna Norton, photographer, archaeologist, teacher, tutor, mentor, marketer, and altruist is traveling down that road, enjoying every minute of the ride.
“I have been a serious photographer most of my adult life,” she says. “In college I began on an archaeology track, but longed to shoot photos. I combined the two disciplines whenever possible. I finished my degree and went to grad school, did stints as a commercial printer, then a social worker, and did eight years of teaching on the college level.”
Eventually she heard the siren’s call to Highlands where she has worked in marketing for The Bascom and the Old Edwards Inn. Every free moment, when the light is supremely beautiful, she grabs her camera to capture not only Nature’s landscapes, but secluded corners where people go to rejuvenate.
“Those tucked away places speak to me of love, serenity, Southern roots, home, and connection,” she says.
She is currently working on certification to teach photography, crossing boundaries of age, culture, race, politics, and more. Her accumulated life experiences make her an excellent candidate for such a venture. This is a gal who came very close to joining the Peace Corps and who found great satisfaction in serving as literacy volunteer for English as a Second Language students.
When she isn’t using her impressive marketing skills at OEI, her artist’s eye is pulling her toward ways in which to partner with community to make the world a little more beautiful and a whole lot brighter.
As for those personal nooks mentioned earlier… let Anna capture your corner’s essence for you on film. Take the photo back to your winter digs to remind you of your Highlands hideaway and satisfy your mountain longing. It’s the next best thing to being here.
Check out annagnorton.com to see more of her inspirational work. Contact her about photo commissions of your land or home at [email protected], or call her at (267) 825-0716.
