Colleen Miniuk-Sperry

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Since I can remember, nature has always inspired me to make photographs.  It wasn't until late 2001, when I was looking for an outlet to my stressful corporate job, that I became serious about making photographs of the intriguing landscapes across the West.  In February 2007, I left my corporate job to become a full time freelance nature and commercial photographer.

Calling Arizona my home, I am fortunate to be surrounded by a multitude of opportunities to capture the ever-changing landscape, ranging from unique rock formations in Arizona to the spectacular Pacific Northwest, wild Montana, and sculpted Utah.  I also enjoy documenting the history of the western United States through photographing mining camps, ghost towns, and Native American relics.

Combining business sense with endless energy and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence, I now support a wide range of assignments for editorial and commercial clients.  My work has been published in the Arizona Highways Magazine and calendars, Arizona Highways Photo Workshops marketing materials, GOLF Magazine, Atlanta Golf, Smith-Southwestern calendars, and a variety of other publications.  In addition, I sell my nature photography at art shows across Arizona.

In my free time, I enjoy volunteering as a trip escort for the Arizona Highways Photo Workshops.  In addition, I'm an active Associate of Through Each Other Eyes.

Originally hailing from Ohio, Arkansas and Illinois, I currently reside in Chandler, Arizona with my husband Craig and cat Nolan.