Silver Anniversary Calendar Earns A Silver Award For Oregon Photographer

Nancy J. Smith, Photo Credit: Studio One Photography

Nature photographer Nancy J. Smith has received her sixth national award from the Calendar Marketing Association (CMA). The Association sponsors the industry’s premier awards program honoring the highest quality in calendar design and production. Smith’s 2017 ‘The Majestic Pacific Northwest’ calendar was submitted in a category with the widest pool of competitors: Wall Class Retail Division, Best Scenic Photography category. Criteria used by the CMA panel of judges to select its winners include: calendar originality, information quality, complete execution of the subject or theme and quality of photography.

“I think what makes my calendar unique is the ‘close-up corner’ on each page, where I provide a showcase for the flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest. There, I provide in-depth background and detail on a particular wildflower or species of wildlife I’ve found in the region. A big part of each photographic adventure is my anticipation of what I’m going to see – it’s always different. I challenge myself to give audiences the sense of what I’m seeing and feeling. I’m thrilled by CMA’s recognition but my biggest reward is bringing joy and inspiration to others through my work.”

“Perhaps my highest goal is to inspire children to get outdoors and explore nature for themselves,” Smith added. “I believe if there’s awareness, then there’ll be a connection. It’s through that connection people will agree our natural environment is important and that we all need to help protect and preserve it.”

Nancy J. Smith is a native Oregonian who grew up camping, hiking and fishing with her family. Her vivid, full-color images are shot under natural light, on film, without the use of filters or digital enhancement. She believes nature is supremely beautiful in its purest state and her customers agree. Smith’s award-winning photography has graced the walls of homes and offices throughout the country.

Smith’s 26th calendar, the 2018 Majestic Northwest has just been printed. She will be signing calendars throughout July at: Lake Oswego’s Farmers Market, July 8; Gresham’s Art Fair, July 15; and White Salmon Washington’s Wine Art Fusion Festival, July 22.

For more information about Nancy J. Smith’s work or national awards, please visit: www.NancyJSmith.com, or call 503-658-4408.