Milner Jacqueline

Photographer/Visual Artist/Environmentalist

Trees and natural wild spaces are as crucial to Image-maker Jacqueline Milner as air itself. “My work is a declaration of my love, concern and respect for all life. My creativity offers a path to mirror the vital role each living thing has in The Circle of Life.”

Chief Seattle said that “All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth, befalls the sons of the earth. Man did not weave the web of life. He is merely a strand of it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.”

Creators such as Ansel Adams, Emily Carr and Rachel Carson understood these sentiments and crafted photographs, paintings and prose, motivated to bring light to the desperate need of protecting and respecting our sacred habitats for the sake of mother earth and all her inhabitants. I join my voice, heart and creative energy with theirs, reminding everyone to a fact which I believe we each instinctively know to be true; that each living entity contributes a vital, necessary note to the amazing musical score we call The Circle of Life.

The Seeker
March 4

"The thing's that turn my crank are Family, Earth, Balance, and Courage. These are the things that serve as my anchor, fuel and inspiration. Image making and ideas shared through my photography, painting and writing are merely products of the values listed above.

Many of the images that I craft in my photography studio involve Family. The images that I endeavour to catch are the shared moments. The photographs that reflect the members. These are the photographs that reflect trying something new, being silly and vulnerable, coaxing your client to relax and let their guard down, to share their essence, their true selves.

Of course my core values of courage and Earth also play a vital role in the image crafting choices I make. I often incorporate nature photographs in my weekly e-news column Earth Matters because they reflect the subject being discussed. Sometimes a captured image will inspire the column because you learn something new or are led to questions through the subject in your viewfinder. Commercial, personal and themed exhibit projects present opportunities to present ideas and feelings close to my heart without saying a single word. How awesome is that? These may be photographs, paintings, mixed media or written creations. All the above require courage. Courage to reveal ones heart, to be vulnerable. Courage to go forward in spite of the possibility of success, failure, rejection or ridicule. One thing I know for sure ... 1 only have this one life to live. I do not want to have the words on my lips ... I should have tried this or done that.''

So where does the balance part come in Jacqueline? ''Well an extension of my family is my community. I. am therefore involved in many community projects including environmental and artistic initiatives. It is imperative to keep things in balance so that the body and soul stay healthy and rested to keep up with the work and people that are important.''

Originally from Toronto, interest in the environment was influenced by her stays with her Grandparents on their Manitoba farm, early childhood years on an Orangeville farm, her Grade 7 environmental education teacher, Mr. Green (yes his name really was Mr. Green) and her introduction to native art while working and living in Peterborough,

Having experienced rural and city living throughout Ontario and Quebec, Jacqueline is very comfort table, happy and content to call the small hamlet of Summerstown Station, situated just outside of Cornwall, Ontario equidistant between Montreal and Ottawa, home.

Photography has held an interest and fascination with Jacqueline since she was a small child. Jacqueline studied and was involved in artistic and photographic endeavours throughout High School and her Post Secondary Educational Years. Having studied and worked with the art form for many years, Jacqueline decided to open her own Photographic Studio in 2002, Image-ine Photography. Soon after starting her business Jacqueline expanded her visual art toolkit and bean incorporating photographs with paint for exhibition opportunities. "This evolved naturally in producing personal work and artwork for themed juried Exhibits,'' A an "image-maker" Jacqueline is open to using whatever tool is necessary to express and share emotions, thoughts and ideas .

Jacqueline's photographic and multi-media work has garnered attention and merit in Canada and the United States. The best is yet to come!
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