Jeff began professional photography
as a wedding photographer twenty-five years ago, and has since expanded to cover events, wildlife, and sports. He often accepts assignments from Lake Country Journal, contributing photography for the magazine. He and his wife live in Baxter and have one son who lives in the Twin Cities.

Joanne's love for photography goes back to her childhood, when she picked up her first camera. As the owner of Joanne Gilligan Photography for the past ten years, she has continued her love of creating photographic art. She resides in the Brainerd Lakes Area with her husband and two kids.