Stephanie
Thomas is a photographer, writer, and artist. She
and her husband
Steve and their son
David,
specialize in landscape, nature, and wildlife photography.
They are always happy to share their passion for photography
with you! If you would like to learn more about taking photos go
to
Exploring Photography.

"Disorderly Conduct"
Guilford College
Twigs
Intertwined
What structure is this, I asked my friends
With domes and windows and doors at the ends
With tiny twigs twisted and tightly wound
And springing insanely from out of the ground
A home for a family and plenty of guests
Or just a collection of gigantic nests
We tiptoed inside to see who was around
But no sign of dwellers was there to be found
We were confused – who might live in this house
We saw not a dog, no big bird, nor a mouse
With dirt on the floor and holes in the walls
We didn’t think anyone lived here at all
I went back outside to reflect on my view
And realized this vision needs thinking anew
This is not a
house or a nest
for dwelling
The reason it's here is much more compelling
To challenge our comfort and open a door
Ponder ideas not considered before
For unlike a box, we can all be trapped in
Our walls are our mind and where we have been
We’re stuck in our modes and can rarely get out
And then if we do, we get stuck in our doubt
The lesson I
learned from
twigs intertwined
To let go of what binds me - begins in my mind!
by Stephanie Thomas, Mack Arrington & Walt Pilcher
Beauty is all around us. All we have to do is
see it." Stephanie

"Tree and Pond"
The Tree and the Pond
The tree, once strong, now uprooted, lies in the same pond that
nourished it. It reflects on life at the edge of the pond. It
remembers the first time it felt the caress of morning light,
the joyful weight of a late spring snow on its limbs, and
especially in its early years, remembers swaying with
the gentle summer breeze. With fondness it recalls generations
of birds and squirrels that came and went, sometimes making the
branches their home. Its limbs reached out sheltering younger
trees and saplings, its children that grew and still grow
strong. With pride, it recounts the many storms it has weathered
and survived. The tree succumbed to the storms, or age, or
illness, but that matters little now, for after a good long
life, without hesitation, in the end, it gives its life back to
the pond that gave life to it.
Stephanie & Mack

"Love Protects"

"Pea Island Sunrise"

"Perfect Day" Pea Island, Outer Banks
"I don't just see beauty, I
experience it. I don't just capture an image, I feel the moment.
When I share my photos with people, I let them into my world to
see what I see and feel what I feel. For some reason I am
compelled to share it. Standing on the mountain means little if
I can't capture the feeling and awe of that moment and give it
to someone who needs it." Stephanie
Stephanie
Thomas
If you
are interested in Stephanie's book and film "Pushed to the
Corner" go to:
Face book
or
www.pushedtothecorner.com
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"There
are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is
a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. --
Albert Einstein
David and Stephanie
enjoyed spending a week taking photos in the breathtaking
Colorado mountains.

"Cloud Sprawl across Maroon Bells"

"Cascade on Lake Creek near Twin Lakes"

"Aspen Mountain - Arrowhead Balsamroot "

"Independence Pass - Panorama Accent to
Mount Twining "
David
A.
Thomas

"Common Dolphins Surfing" Ventura
Steve
and David spent a couple of days in the middle of August
climbing up, climbing down, falling down, and scrambling to
shoot some of North Carolina's gorgeous waterfalls.
"With our photos we hope to
reacquaint people with the beauty that surrounds us all while at the
same time promote an appreciation for nature and encourage
conservation." Stephanie

"Cullasaja Falls NC"
Steve Thomas
“The
camera allows you to focus in on what’s important, while at the
same time cropping out the distracting elements of the rest of
the world.” Steve
If you have never been to Hanging Rock,
you should take a weekend to go up there and explore the
beautiful cascades, falls, and mountain view. It's hard to
believe all of this beauty is just one hour's drive from
Greensboro.

"Lower Cascade Falls NC"
If you wish to make a
purchase or have questions, you
can email Stephanie at
Stephanie@AShadeOfArt.com, or call
336-255-1006.
You can find their work for sale
the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce on 342 N. Elm St.,
Gallery of the Arts in Winston Salem,
and Circa Gallery in Asheboro.

Chamber
of Commerce Art
bios, awards, other exhibits


For
commercial and editorial photography you can contact Stephanie
at
Stephanie@aShadeofArt.com.
Shooting in the fog story -
"Finding
Beauty"
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