Created 25-Jun-23
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SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND MORE...
Photos and creations that originated on the property of Larry and Suzanne Miller of Wakarusa, Kansas USA with a very few that originated on neighboring property within a few feet of the Miller property with permission.
When Suzanne and I purchased close to 10 acres just off of SW 97th Street near Wakarusa, Kansas in 1994 and also were married that year our plan was to create a lasting home for ourselves. Also we planted to protect as much of the native plant and animal life as possible and to reestablish much of the land to native prairie. We went to work on those projects even before we actually moved into the house we had moved to the property from Lawrence.
We both had full time jobs with Suzanne working at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library and me working as a full time science teacher.
We were also photographers and I had created a business, KANSAS HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY in 1991. We decided to expand that business and in regard to photographing humans to specialize in outdoor photography.
There were many possibilities on our new property ranging from prairie types of shoots to forested areas to Colby Creek for us to utilize. We also started setting up a few unique backgrounds and planting some plants to enhance our photography.
Over the years we photographed dozens (probably hundreds) of individuals, couples, and small groups on our property. We even got involved with photographing both amateur and professional models in 2008 which proved to be a lot of fun. A few of the amateur models we photographed went on to do some serious modeling using photos we helped them create.
Shortly before Suzanne was diagnosed with cancer in 2019 we had decided to close down KANSAS HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY and turn our human photography projects mostly into a hobby. Suzanne was diagnosed with cancer during late November 2019 and lost her battle with that horrible disease on 8 March 2020.
With COVID going all out during 2020 photography was not very high on my list of priorities. However, over the past year or so I have started doing more and more photo shoots of which most are with family and friends. It is a hobby now, but I enjoy it. I do not charge, but there are two non-profits that I tell people about when we do a photo shoot just in case they would like to donate in Suzanne's name.
Information about the non-profits can be found at the main KsHeritage.zenfolio.com website or people can contact me via this site if they would like more information.
I get requests for specific types of photographs from time to time and some involve having a human or humans in the photos. I have a few models that Suzanne and I worked with that sometimes help me with these photos. However, many of those we worked with in the past have moved to different parts of the country. Thus, I am looking for a few new individuals that might be interested in becoming subjects in some of the photos that I may be taking in the future.
Also, I just flat out enjoy taking photos and experimenting with new ideas. I now do some photography with a drone, and I have been learning some different software for different types of creative work.
ALL OF THE PHOTOS at this site were either taken on the property Suzanne and I purchased in 1994 or very close by on joining property where I had permission to shoot. Thus the reason for the title "ON LOCATION!" here in the Wakarusa Valley of Northeast Kansas USA.
Wishing everyone the very best, and if you feel so inclined to do so feel free to leave a comment in the guestbook.
LIFE WILL NEVER BE ANY BETTER THAN A PERSON WORKS AND CHOOSES TO MAKE IT!
Larry L. Miller
23 June 2023
Photos and creations that originated on the property of Larry and Suzanne Miller of Wakarusa, Kansas USA with a very few that originated on neighboring property within a few feet of the Miller property with permission.
When Suzanne and I purchased close to 10 acres just off of SW 97th Street near Wakarusa, Kansas in 1994 and also were married that year our plan was to create a lasting home for ourselves. Also we planted to protect as much of the native plant and animal life as possible and to reestablish much of the land to native prairie. We went to work on those projects even before we actually moved into the house we had moved to the property from Lawrence.
We both had full time jobs with Suzanne working at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library and me working as a full time science teacher.
We were also photographers and I had created a business, KANSAS HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY in 1991. We decided to expand that business and in regard to photographing humans to specialize in outdoor photography.
There were many possibilities on our new property ranging from prairie types of shoots to forested areas to Colby Creek for us to utilize. We also started setting up a few unique backgrounds and planting some plants to enhance our photography.
Over the years we photographed dozens (probably hundreds) of individuals, couples, and small groups on our property. We even got involved with photographing both amateur and professional models in 2008 which proved to be a lot of fun. A few of the amateur models we photographed went on to do some serious modeling using photos we helped them create.
Shortly before Suzanne was diagnosed with cancer in 2019 we had decided to close down KANSAS HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY and turn our human photography projects mostly into a hobby. Suzanne was diagnosed with cancer during late November 2019 and lost her battle with that horrible disease on 8 March 2020.
With COVID going all out during 2020 photography was not very high on my list of priorities. However, over the past year or so I have started doing more and more photo shoots of which most are with family and friends. It is a hobby now, but I enjoy it. I do not charge, but there are two non-profits that I tell people about when we do a photo shoot just in case they would like to donate in Suzanne's name.
Information about the non-profits can be found at the main KsHeritage.zenfolio.com website or people can contact me via this site if they would like more information.
I get requests for specific types of photographs from time to time and some involve having a human or humans in the photos. I have a few models that Suzanne and I worked with that sometimes help me with these photos. However, many of those we worked with in the past have moved to different parts of the country. Thus, I am looking for a few new individuals that might be interested in becoming subjects in some of the photos that I may be taking in the future.
Also, I just flat out enjoy taking photos and experimenting with new ideas. I now do some photography with a drone, and I have been learning some different software for different types of creative work.
ALL OF THE PHOTOS at this site were either taken on the property Suzanne and I purchased in 1994 or very close by on joining property where I had permission to shoot. Thus the reason for the title "ON LOCATION!" here in the Wakarusa Valley of Northeast Kansas USA.
Wishing everyone the very best, and if you feel so inclined to do so feel free to leave a comment in the guestbook.
LIFE WILL NEVER BE ANY BETTER THAN A PERSON WORKS AND CHOOSES TO MAKE IT!
Larry L. Miller
23 June 2023
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