KLAC NEWS
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Photographers’ Profile
Submitted by Roxanne Carter. Rebecca is a self-taught painter, photographer, and designer. Sharon loves exploring nature and always has her camera with her.
Jim Babbage
Jim Babbage initially wanted to be a writer but his father gave him a camera for high school graduation and his goals changed because he fell in love with photography. Jim is primarily self-taught but did receive some training in photography when he was at college for journalism.
Bruno Cantieni
Living in Whitby, Bruno found city life too hectic, prompting him and his wife Julie to look for a country property. They fell in love with an old Irish settler property called Braeside outside of Fenelon Falls. The property includes a century home, ample space for their gardens and a 150-year-old barn which Bruno has converted into his studio.
Member Showcase - Gridley’s Herbs and Aromatherapy
Michelle was inspired by her ornamental herb garden in the backyard of her home to begin making tea. She then branched out to essential oils and soap making. When she first started making soap there was very little information available, so she read a variety of books and began experimenting.