Bio

Janis discovered her passion for photography upon leaving her career in Corporate America and embarking on a journey across the United States in her RV. Driven by the goal of visiting every national park, she began to forge her path as an artist and traveler. Thirteen years later, her photographs, which span the U.S. and beyond, encapsulate the essence of the places she has explored.

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Throughout this journey, Janis learned she could achieve feats she once thought impossible. Her determination and persistence led her to become a skilled photographer, bike across Iowa (RAGBRAI), hike the Grand Canyon multiple times, and even summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Reflecting on these adventures, she notes that if someone had told her twenty years ago what she would accomplish, she would have had a good belly laugh. Yet, these experiences have become her reality, and she shares them through her stories and photographs.

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Janis's current adventure unfolds in Durango, CO, her new hometown since April 2020, where she arrived amid the pandemic. Settling on 36 acres just outside of town, she and her partner are building their dream home. Exploring Southwestern Colorado and the Four Corners area, Janis continues to live her dream, eagerly anticipating what comes next.