Growing up in Maine, I received my first camera when I was around 12 years old. The photos that I took then were mainly of people. I guess I thought that if I took photos of my grandparents and family, that I could slow time and keep everyone as I captured them on film. I attended Farmington State College and the University of Maine.
Then as my husband Steve and I traveled across country several times, my interest in landscapes and nature became my main focus—until our sons arrived—then it was lots of photos of the boys. Now that Steve and I have time to do our photography together again, my interest is mainly peaceful, natural scenes we find all around us. Living in Rhode Island gives me many opportunities for such photography.
Steve has been my photographic mentor and partner for 44 years and we often see and photograph a scene in similar ways. Though those who have seen our work over the years say they can recognize distinctive styles. Perhaps, but when we show work “Photo by Wood” and don’t credit one or the other, our friends often credit a photo to the wrong Wood.
I recently began using a digital camera and I love the environmental aspect of digital photography: no film, no chemicals, and less wasted paper. As a result, I take more risks with my shooting which has helped me grow and learn as a photographer. Some of the photo books my husband and I have worked on can be viewed at http://marketplace.kodakgallery.com/docwood.
I have had several photographs accepted in juried shows at South County Art Association, the Westerly Artists’ Co-operative, and the Courthouse Center for the Arts. I have been published in several issues of the South County Style magazine. My work hangs or has hung in the Bluebird Café, Hungry Haven, The Barn Restaurant, Crazy Burger Café, The Gentleman Farmer Restaurant, Belmont Market, and the Alternative Food Co-op. My line of photo cards is sold locally by Mills Creek Natural Market.
Judi can be reached by email at: judi@docwoodphoto.com