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D. Lawrence Barksdale

D. Lawrence Barksdale has been peering through a camera viewfinder for half a century—which is a polite way of saying he’s been making people squint, smile, and stand still since bell bottoms were still in fashion the first time. Starting his career in portrait and wedding photography, he’s seen it all: from grooms fainting at the altar to flower girls who could have out-screamed a jet engine. After decades of expertly wrangling people into frame, he turned his lens toward objects that don’t talk back—commercial products, food, and the ultimate ideal subject... buildings.

Now, in what he calls his “golden years” (though his knees might call them “bronze”), Lawrence has fully embraced the landscapes, nature, travel, and digital art photography he’s always loved. He spends his days chasing perfect light, dramatic skies, and the occasional squirrel that refuses to pose properly. His photography blends technical precision with an artist’s eye, producing work that feels timeless—unless the weather ruins it, in which case it feels like character-building.

When not behind the camera, Lawrence can be found behind a computer, experimenting with digital textures and colors until the image is just right—or until his Diet Dr. Pepper runs out, whichever comes first. With 50 years of experience, he’s learned that patience is everything, inspiration can come from anywhere, and that if you keep clicking long enough, eventually something magic happens.