Photographer

Lauren always had an infinity for all types of art (drawing, painting, ceramics, etc.) and even attended art classes at the Chicago Art Institute as a child.  But, her passion for photography began in the early 80’s when she was attending Columbia College in Chicago.  Her first year art class was Black & White Photo Composition and Darkroom Techniques. She was hooked after being introduced to incredible images of Depression Era photographers Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans whose photos captured not only the harshness of the rural life but the bravery and fortitude of their subjects.

While Lauren has also had the opportunity of working as an on-field photographer for the Chicago Bears for two seasons and have done studio and portrait photography, her primary focus has always been Black & White Landscape Photography. Lauren finds great pleasure in creating high contrast images that evoke tranquility and a connection to the land. Her portfolio includes scenes from Lake Michigan, Western Ireland, Coastal South Carolina and now South Central Kentucky and Tennessee. 

Living the country life in Kentucky offers incredible prospects on a daily basis for a landscape photographer.  Just a drive to town, a walk to the barn or bike ride around the “neighborhood” presents a photo opportunity.  Crop patterns, lines, shadows, shapes, skies, old barns, churches, old farm houses, front porches, combines, grain trucks, grain silos, irrigation systems, cows, horses, birds…a never ending supply of subjects to photograph.  

Lauren A. Milliken lives on beautiful Fanore Farms in Northwest Simpson County with her husband Howie Marsh, donkey Juanito (The Burro of Queens), horse Dutch, pony Lorena, cats Jerry and   Tony and Golden Retriever Katie.  Ms. Milliken’s work is on display at the Simpson County Courthouse, the Gallery on the Square in Franklin, Kentucky and at various exhibits affiliated with Artworks,