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Cynthia Brown Yackenchick
Nature and Event Photographer
Inspiration for Cynthia Brown Yackenchick, began first as a child observing the natural light and beauty, with family at the Connecticut Shore. Her father’s deep respect for the environment coupled with her mom’s love of photography inspired her to study photographic art. Self taught, Cynthia enthusiastically pursued her training in camera technique while studying the images of many artists. Today she focuses on illuminating nature’s depth, beauty, and wonder. Cynthia most recently has added people and special events to her photographic pallet.
A 20 year Greenfield resident of the Pioneer Valley, Ms. Yackenchick has integrated her community support work for individuals of different abilities, with her art work. In addition to sharing her nature photos with the public, she has also made a special effort to bring a direct experience of live nature to those who aren’t able to venture into the outdoors. Photography has proven to be an excellent vehicle for Cynthia to share her love of nature with others. It has become her passion over a profession.
In addition to Cynthia’s collection of photos from numerous locations in New England, her travels to photograph have also included Mexico, Aruba, St. Lucia, and New Mexico. Five years ago Cynthia began to display her photographs in a variety of local venues also winning many awards for her exceptional work.
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UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : 1953
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- Groups: Contemporary American Artists
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Cynthia's Fine Photos
3 State Street
Seventeen Nature Photos
Photos for the Frozen: 2008 winners
Wilsons Department Store, Studio C
Six Winter Photos
Press release
by Mara Bright, member
Cynthia Yackenchick will display her nature photography upstairs in the mezzanine during the month of February. A winner of local photography contests, Cynthia is excited to show her work at Green Fields Market.
Her images record outdoor subjects close to home. With digital camera in hand Cynthia rambles in the woods and along streams and waterfalls, capturing the beauty of the natural world. Cynthia recalls carrying a camera with her all the time, even as a child. When she is outdoors taking pictures, she is, in her words, “totally present, in the moment."
Although she has received no formal training in photography, Cynthia worked as a photographer in malls with Santa and Easter Bunny. She was responsible for opening the shop, setting up the equipment and doing the shots. She's now planning to enroll in an online digital photography course through Greenfield Community College.
An enthusiastic digital photographer, Cynthia refrains from using software to modify her images. She takes a lot of photos of a given subject and chooses the best. She does play with the flash for its effect on lighting.
Many of Cynthia's photographs contain a story. Sometimes a whole day goes into capturing a single image. She relates discovering a tree whose roots formed a heart above the ground. Because she was collecting images for a winter photography contest on a day with no snow, she improvised by enhancing the heart with ice shavings from the nearby Green River.
Cynthia's work will be for sale. She has a website, which shows her work.
Cynthia's Fine Photos
144 Main Street
Fifteen Nature Photo's
Waiting Till Spring
First Place ~ Black and White Photography ~ 2010 Annual Winter Photography Contest ~ The Recorder ~ Greenfield, Massachusetts
Sign of Fall
The Republican
Fall Photo Contest 2009
502 Photo Entries
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The Adirondacks
First Place ~ Black and White Landscape ~ 2009 Franklin County Fair Annual Photography Contest Greenfield, Massachusetts
Baby Beach
Third Place ~ Color ~ Seascape ~ 2009 Franklin County Fair Annual Photography Contest Greenfield, Massachusetts
Bee Keeping
First Place ~ Series of Three Photos/Tell Story ~ 2009 Franklin County Fair Annual Photography Contest Greenfield, Massachusetts
Black Sand Beach
First Place ~ Black and White Seascape ~ 2007 Franklin County Fair Annual Photography Contest Greenfield, Massachusetts
Water Floweth
Second Place ~ Color Waterfalls ~ 2006 Franklin County Fair Annual Photography Contest Greenfield, Massachusetts
River Art
First Place ~ Series of Three Photos/Tell Story ~ 2005 Franklin County Fair Annual Photography Contest Greenfield, Massachusetts
Log Over Dam
First Place ~ Black and White Photography ~ 2007 Annual Winter Photography Contest ~ The Recorder ~ Greenfield, Massachusetts
Ice Drops
Third Place Color ~ 2006 Annual Winter Photography Contest ~ The Recorder ~ Greenfield, Massachusetts
Morning Sun
Third Place Color Photography ~ 2009 Annual Winter Photography Contest ~ The Recorder ~ Greenfield, Massachusetts
CT, River Turners Falls
Winter Photography Contest - Greenfield Winter Carnival 2012
Black & White Category First Place
Presented by
The Recorder, Wilson's, Greenfield Recreation Commission &
Greenfield Recreation Department Greenfield Massachusetts
Winter Comes Early
Winter Photography Contest - Greenfield Winter Carnival 2012
Color Category Second Place
Presented by
The Recorder, Wilson's, Greenfield Recreation Commission &
Greenfield Recreation Department Greenfield Massachusetts
Rep. Andrews to Feature Photography of Local Artists at the State House
PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL KENNY PRESENTS
WITH
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER CYNTHIA BROWN YACKENCHICK
Michael Kenny has lived in Greenfield most of his life. He loves to photograph a variety of subjects during any season. Michael began shooting with his HP PhotoSmart E217 Camera with support from his coach, Nature Photographer Cynthia Brown Yackenchick. Mike had his first Photo Show in Wilson's Department Store for The Recorder Winter Photo Contest in January 2008. He also participated in the Artist Window Exhibition (AWE) a collaborative effort by the Greenfield Business Association and the Artists of Franklin County to promote downtown Greenfield by showing artists' work in windows. Michael lives with his mother Karen and enjoys many outside activities. He hopes you enjoy viewing his photos here for display. Michael photographs with his Canon Power Shot A1100lS
Photo #1. EUNICE WILLIAMS COVERED BRIDGE
The bridge that spans the Green River on Eunice Williams Drive was built in 1972 which replaced a 100 year old bridge which was destroyed by fire three years before. Unfortunately the bridge may be demolished this year due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Irene.
Photo # 2. POET’S SEAT TOWER
The sandstone observation tower Located on Rocky Mountain, Greenfield, MA was built in 1912. This tower replaced a wooden tower which erected at the site on June 3, 1879.
Cynthia Brown Yackenchick, a native of Niantic, Connecticut moved to Greenfield, Massachusetts in 1991 where she raised her three children. The beauty in nature is all around us but not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to explore the wonders of our world on their own. In showing how she experiences her life and love of the outdoors, Cynthia’s wish is to inspire and encourage people through her images. People comment that many of her photos have a lasting effect on their mind, making one want to return for a second look. Cynthia photographs with an Olympus EVolt 510 camera.
Photo # 3. BRIDGE OF FLOWERS
The bridge was originally constructed in 1908 to carry trolley tracks 400 feet across the Deerfield River. The trolley service ended in 1928 and the bridge was neglected. In 1983 the bridge was renovated and in 1984 a beautiful garden pathway was reopened to the public.
Photo # 4. THE COVERED BRIDGE AFTER IRENE
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Rep. Andrews to Feature Photography of Local Artists at the State House ~ Press Release
Second Franklin State Representative Denise Andrews (D-Orange) will feature the photography
of two area residents in her State House office. Michael Kenny and Cynthia Brown Yackenchick
are both residents of Greenfield. Four of their original photographs, featuring local landmarks of
Franklin County will hang throughout the winter months and are part of an ongoing initiative to
highlight original works of visual artists, engineers, scientists and innovators from the region.
This is the second installation of visual art, replacing an exhibit by Orange resident Marla
Cromwell. "Our region is host to tremendous creative talent and ingenuity in the arts, trades and
sciences. Sharing this work with my colleagues and visitors to the State House is a simple but
important service my office can provide."
Two of the works feature the Eunice Williams Covered Bridge in Greenfield, which sustained
significant damage due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Irene earlier this year. The
remaining two pieces are beautiful shots of Poet's Seat Tower and the Bridge of Flowers in full
bloom.
Michael Kenny has lived in Greenfield for most of his life. He loves to photograph a variety of
subjects during any season. Michael began shooting with support from his coach, nature
photographer Cynthia Brown Yackenchick. Mike had his first photo show in Wilson's
Department Store for The Greenfield Recorder Winter Photo Contest in 2008. He has also
participated in the Artist Window Exhibition, a collaborative effort by the Greenfield Business
Association and the Artists of Franklin County, showing artists' work in downtown businesses.
A resident of Greenfield for some twenty years, Cynthia Brown Yackenchick, delights in
showing how she experiences her life and love of the outdoors. Cynthia's wish is to inspire and
encourage people through her images. "The beauty in nature is all around us but not everyone is
fortunate enough to be able to explore the wonders of our world on their own," shared Cynthia.
Residents of the Second Franklin district, including the towns of Athol, Erving, Gill, Greenfield,
Orange and Warwick that are interested in showing original works are encouraged to contact
Andrews' office by phone at (617) 722-2460 or by email at
Nature and Event Photographer - Cynthia Brown Yackenchick
Cynthia Brown Yackenchick
Nature and Event Photographer
Inspiration for Cynthia Brown Yackenchick, began first as a child observing the natural light and beauty, with family at the Connecticut Shore. Her father’s deep respect for the environment coupled with her mom’s love of photography inspired her to study photographic art. Self taught, Cynthia enthusiastically pursued her training in camera technique while studying the images of many artists. Today she focuses on illuminating nature’s depth, beauty, and wonder. Cynthia most recently has added people and special events to her photographic pallet.
A 20 year Greenfield resident of the Pioneer Valley, Ms. Yackenchick has integrated her community support work for individuals of different abilities, with her art work. In addition to sharing her nature photos with the public, she has also made a special effort to bring a direct experience of live nature to those who aren’t able to venture into the outdoors. Photography has proven to be an excellent vehicle for Cynthia to share her love of nature with others. It has become her passion over a profession.
In addition to Cynthia’s collection of photos from numerous locations in New England, her travels to photograph have also included Mexico, Aruba, St. Lucia, and New Mexico. Five years ago Cynthia began to display her photographs in a variety of local venues also winning many awards for her exceptional work.
