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Rockbrook Village • 108th & West Center Road • Omaha, NE •
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| John and Deb Scanlan
In attempting to share our view of the world as a tranquil and beautiful place, we frequently find ourselves in Europe, where the Old World has preserved images of a quiet, serene life. We continually seek out images whose elements interest us artistically, emotionally and intellectually.
In every image, we offer a tribute to the uniqueness of the places we have visited, reflecting an admiration for the beauty, history or symbolism in each location. The result is a collection that, taken as a whole, offers a rare view of an unwavering appreciation for beauty and serenity in all its forms, both natural and cultivated.
It all started in 1979 shortly after we first met and began photographing leisurely together. Over the next couple of years, our hobby became more serious as did our relationship. While working full-time, we began showcasing images we had taken from our favorite spots around the United States at local art shows. We began to have enough success at the shows to want to continue participating in them.
In 1984 we were married after a five-year courtship. In 1985, we traveled to Ireland since we both have family roots there. We had a tremendous time shooting. When returning to the states, we continued participating in local festivals showcasing the recently acquired Ireland images. These images proved to be the catalyst that enabled us to turn our part-time hobby into a full-time occupation.
Every year since then, we have traveled to foreign places where our ultimate goal is to have each and every image pay silent homage to that location’s peculiar significance and power - whether via its cultural history, its symbolism, or its innate beauty.
It is this power to transport that we feel distinguishes our work. Our goal is to make you feel as if you were passing through a window to another world.
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