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Photography is a world of documentation and creativity.   Combining the two meaningfully requires a clear understanding of the art form.   Jan Landis, a true artist, has that gift.   From her first photographs taken as a child in Indiana with a Brownie box camera, to advanced photography classes at Indiana University, to continuing education, she developed a solid foundation in the aesthetic use of a camera.

When Jan’s children married and had their own children, she began using their celebrations as a way to further her creativity.   A love of photographing people celebrating their treasured moments has broadened her vision to encompass all families.

Fascinated by exotic animals, Jan has volunteered at the Oregon Zoo since 1995.   She has used this newfound knowledge of zoology to enhance her animal photo studies.   Recently, her passion has been the documentation of the fragile remains of traditional cultures, places and wildlife.

Through her photography she has explored the life and culture of American Indians, Guam, Japan, China, Ireland and Turkey.   Touring China’s Guizhou Province and another traversing Turkey she photographed ways of life, unchanged for 100s of years.

A frequent photo contest winner, she has seen her work published in trade magazines, a national calendar on China and a book on raptors.   Her attention to the image has always been developed to the exacting standards of whatever era she has covered.   Today it requires employing the best digital imaging software, coupled with the finest digital equipment to capture those precious and fleeting moments.   These skills assure every client they will receive the highest quality photo memories.

Education
	Photography Minor, Indiana University
	Journalism Photography,
	  	Clackamas Community College
	Photo Workshops:
		Lisl Dennis & Nevada Wier
		Pro Photo Co.  Indian Rodeo, Tulips
		David Stoecklein Workshop, Portland
		Altengarten Canon Wrkshp  Seattle WA
		NPPNW
	Travel Photo:
		Guam/Japan
		SW China, Guizhou Prov. - Nevada Wier
		Ireland, back roads of
		Turkey - CUE
		Greece - CUE 
	Library of photo books
	Present Photo Subscriptions: 
		Rangefinder, Digital Photo Pro, 
		Outdoor Photography, PC Photo, 
		American Photographer, 
		
	Judging of AZFA Conference Photo Contest
	Judging of NPPNW Workshops			
			

1959

1987

1996
1999, 2006
2000
2003
2002-17

1994
1999
2002
2003
2005







2002
2002-14

Awards
	First Place
	First Place
	Local Newspaper in Guam
	Day in the Life of Washington County
	Third Place Bands
	Chosen for Display
	First place Theme Award
	First Place – Rose Garden
	Honorable Mention
	"Best Correction" Winner (8th of 110)
	Best Cover Shot
	First place in 3 categories

Journalism
	Members of Congress
	Various Magazines & Newspapers
	Weekly Paper – Covers
	Covers and Articles
	College Orientation Week
	Asian Reporter newspaper

Shows/Commissions
	Senior pictures, Weddings, Reunions
	Families, Pets, Babies
	Notecards
	First Wakeboard w/Photo
	College Orientation
	Portland View for Retirement TV Station
	Company Products / Trade Shows
	Two-Month Show
	AZA Convention
	Photo Exhibit
	PBS Kids, ZooBooMaFoo
	World Animal Festival
	Cheetah Conservation Fund
	Urban Art Network
	Nationwide China Calendar for 2003
	Product for catalog
	Raptors of the Pacific Northwest Book   
	Picture Perfect, Store Display
	IAATE Conference
	Animal Photos
	Shelton Ministries
	Nancy's Restaurant (now retired)
	Elephant Conference
	Portland Center for Performing Arts Banquets
	Pet Portraits
	CD Cover
	Digital Assistance / Photo Books
	Dog Portraits
	Portrait Photos
	DVD of landscape photos with music
	Wood Carving photos
	Parrot/Human photo
	PCC Nursing Graduations
	Allison Bonner Shillingford - Obama Family Photo
	IFCC Gallery
	Sports-high schools, U. fo Ptld, Timbers &Thorns
	Colored Pencils Arts &Culture
	Chinese Garden Show - Jan-Feb
	Pho Jasmine Restaurant
    	Rose Festival Dragon Boat Art Show in June
	Camp Erin in August
	Komak Fund Raiser - Cancer help for workers
	Portland Taiko
	Unit Souzou (Taiko)
	"Hello" Fundraiser - Website for immigrants & refugees	

Denver Post - Father’s Day, Denver, CO
Children’s Contest - Columbus, IN
Newspaper, Tigard, OR
Newspaper, Tigard, OR
Portland Rose Festival, OR
Oregon State Fair, OR
Oregon State Fair, OR
Portland Parks & Recreation, OR
Oregon State Fair, OR
The Plugin Site.com
The Asian Reporter
NPPNW


Washington, D.C.
Computer Uses in Business
Yakima, WA
Nursery Manager Magazine
Northwest Bible College
Portland, Oregon


OnGoing
OnGoing
Barb’s Postal Shop, Tigard, OR
HO Sports, Seattle, WA
Northwest Bible College, Kirkland, WA
Calaroga Terrace, Portland, OR
Lacey-Harmer Co., Portland, OR
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo, ZooLites
Children’s Internet Program
Oregon Zoo
Portland, OR
Dan Cohen, Portland, OR
Ventura Publishing Co.
Lumilite
Tom Bosakowski, Frank Amato Publications   
Dave Mossbarger
Cathi Wright
OR. Zoo, Ptld,OR; Museum, Bend, OR
David Shelton, Kenmore, WA
Portland, OR
Oregon Zoo
Margie Humphrey
Portland, OR
Tamara Garlett Band, Jose Avila Sings
AFP, Chris Kogut
Salty's Dog Shop & Silken Windhounds
Various States
Martha Stephenson
Art McKellips' Website
World Parrot Trust
Sylvania Campus
Independent Filmaker
Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA
Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon	
Portland, Oregon	
Portland, Oregon
Camp Kawaldi off Hwy 224
Gaston, OR	
Portland, Oregon	
Portland, Oregon	
Portland, Oregon		

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1994
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1999
1999
1999-2004
2000-2017
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2001, 2004
2001-2009 
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2003
2002
2002-2012
2003
2006-2017
2003
2004-2013
2005
2006-2017
2006 -2016
2006, 2007, 2012
2006-2013
1990-2019
2006-17
2006
2007
2007
2007-08
2009
2001-2019
2000-2017
2005-2015
2017 - 19
2017
2017 - 19
August 2019
2009-2019
2012-2019
2017-2018

		

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