Kendal Miller

Kendal Miller became fascinated by photography when she worked on her high school newspaper. But it was a little leftover film that exposed her to a career that led to gallery shows in four states, a diverse portfolio of fine art photography, and numerous awards.

As a needlework designer, she photographed her projects to send to craft and needlework publications but often had film left on the roll. Kendal used the leftover film to shoot what has become a hallmark of her work: Scenic and landscape photos.

“Friends saw what I was doing and suggested I enter photography contests – which I began winning,” she says. “Before long I was doing freelance work for individuals, companies, nonprofits, and writing/photographing for newspapers.”

She’s been working as a fine art photographer since 1992. In addition to landscapes, her collection includes portraits, event photos, commercial assignments and travel images. Her work often features floral scenes, barns, wildlife, sunsets, covered bridges and landmarks. The Ohio County artisan also enjoys documenting history through her lens.

“My photography is inspired by beauty, whether it is something I see in the scenic outdoors or in the various people I encounter,” she says. “I love looking at the way the light or shadows fall on a subject, or to see a reflection or pattern emerging when studied beyond the usual glance.

“Being able to take an object or scene that normally wouldn’t garner a second look and find a unique perspective or mood to capture intrigues me,” she adds.

Her work is shown in galleries and art festivals in Indiana, Florida, Ohio and Kentucky, as well as appearing in magazines, newspapers, and books, and on CD covers, T-shirts, throws, billboards, ArtWORK Indiana and other websites.