Judge Bio for May 2010
Topic – Open

LAURIE EXCELL


Laurie spent the first 25 years of her career in photographic sales helping pros and hobbyists alike decide which photographic equipment best suited their needs. All the while, she was an avid photographer. In 2000 she left sales to become a full-time professional wildlife and nature photographer. She has been published in Outdoor Photographer, Outdoor Photography (UK), Photoshop User, Elements Techniques and Layers magazines. You will also find her photography on Audubon calendars, as well as postcards, calendars, and posters for the National Park Service.
As if that's not enough, Laurie also leads wildlife photography safaris in North America and is an instructor with the Digital Landscape Workshop Series, Photoshop World, and Cruising Through Life training extravaganzas. She also runs a business called EQuipmentLady, where she sells photographic equipment on consignment for other photographers when they upgrade their equipment. Oh, and in all of her spare time, she's the Photo Equipment Advice Desk
Guru for NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals).
In preparation for our May contest be sure to visit Laurie’s website to get a feel for what she shoots and how she “sees” things. Then visit and subscribe to her blog for another resource.
Laurie’s going to be in Iceland in mid-August with Focus on Nature. Check it out and scroll down to Laurie’s workshop “Bringing Your Vision to Life” starting August 15th and be sure to click through to see some more great photos.
TAPC is very fortunate to have Laurie judging our contest for May. Be sure and visit the sites mentioned.