A Delicious Desoto Magazine Cover

Pick up the January 2019 issue of Desoto Magazine and you'll be treated to a selection of fine steakhouses to explore, including local favorite, Marshall Steakhouse in Marshall County, Mississippi. I shot Marshall Steakhouse some time ago, but my photo of the filet with Crab Oscar and Twice Baked Potato made the cover of the magazine! Interested in reading it? Visit Desoto Magazine's website to find your nearest rack location or to read online.

Blue Magnolia's Mississippi Bicentennial Photo Doc Project

I couldn't have asked for a better way to wrap up 2017 than to take part in Blue Magnolia's Mississippi Bicentennial project! The project highlighted 100 individuals across the state, and documented the ways they each have impacted their hometowns. I was invited to photograph Vishwesh Bhatt, Chef at Snackbar in Oxford, MS. Below is a description of the project, as well as a link to the finished video...

"During the Mississippi Bicentennial, Blue Magnolia Films invited the City of Oxford, Mississippi and The University of Mississippi - Ole Miss to nominate a handful of people from within the community to celebrate their stories, and cast a positive vision for the future. 

Photographer, Megan Wolfe turns the spotlight on Vishwesh Bhatt, Chef at Snackbar, originally from Ahmedabad, India, who has made Oxford home for the last 25 years.

“I am a firm believer in using your individual gifts to give back to the community you live in, or at least the one you adopt. When you live that mantra, it can manifest itself in a variety of actionable ways. Vish is an awesome example of that in that he has discovered a real purpose in his kitchen: fostering the ambitions, skills, and dreams of the young chefs that will ideally succeed him. His love for the Oxford community has only grown from the gratitude he feels for having been on the other side of that equation. 

By telling his story, I'm doing something very similar... I'm sharing the story of someone in my community who is doing what someone once did for me. In the spirit of this project, I invite other community members to look at what they are passionate about and use their talents to give back.”
- Megan Wolfe, Photographer, Holly Springs, MS"

Cook With Passion from Blue Magnolia Films on Vimeo.

"Like" and "Share” Megan’s story about Vish to celebrate the Mississippi Bicentennial. 

Follow Megan on Facebook @MeganWolfePhoto / Email: info@meganwolfephoto.com / See her portfolio at https://meganwolfephoto.shootproof.com

Snackbar
721 N Lamar Blvd
Oxford, Mississippi
Tel: (662) 236-6363
www.snackbaroxford.com
FB: @SnackbarOxford
Twitter/Instagram: @SnackbarOxford

Send your compliments to the Chef ! Email: vkbhatt@gmail.com 

Oxford is one of thirteen cities elected to participate in “Celebrating Storytelling”, a Mississippi Bicentennial project culminating with 100 community voices.  #MS200 #oxford #olemiss
Special thanks to project sponsors: University of Mississippi, The Inn at Ole Miss, Oxford Depot, C Spire, The Selby and Richard McRae Foundation

“Celebrating Storytelling” is a project of Blue Magnolia Films / Corner to Corner Productions in partnership with Barefoot Workshops.

Megan/Vish are one of 100 storytellers featured in an “interactive” public installation on Capitol Street in downtown Jackson through February 28. Start at Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown / King Edward Hotel and follow the gallery to Coalesce Coworking at corner of State St."

Jennifer Russell Interior Design

In looking ahead to 2018, I set out to expand my portfolio with some interior design work, and was graciously connected with Jennifer Russell! Jennifer hails from Oxford, and designs everything from condos, to bathrooms, to front doors, and more! Here's a few of my favorite shots from our recent shoots...

Recently in "Eat. Drink. Mississippi"

This week I'm catching up on long overdue blog posts! Starting with the past two issues of "Eat. Drink. Mississippi". In case you missed them, the April / May issue featured two articles of my work, "McEwen's" and "The Debutante Farmer". Here's a few of my shots from each article. Back issues are available through EDM.

I also neglected to update with my article from the Summer issue (that tells you how swamped I've been!). The June / July issue featured my article and photography of "Steak by Melissa", a new steak restaurant in Southaven. Below are a few shots from that piece. Back issues are available through EDM.

Barefoot Workshops with Ron Haviv

Last month, I attended Barefoot Workshops in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Class was instructed by one of my favorite photojournalists, Ron Haviv of VII! It's the first photojournalism workshop I've been able to attend, and I'm so grateful for the experience!

During the week-long workshop, we chose a local subject to document. Then, we selected our best (and favorite) shots, and put together a slideshow presentation. The last day of the workshop, each of us presented our work to the community, including the people we documented.

For my project, I followed Mark 'River' Peoples, a river guide for Quapaw Canoe Company in Clarksdale. Mark is a staple in the community, and spends much of his free time volunteering with children. See my final presentation, "River Peoples" below..

River Peoples from Barefoot Workshops on Vimeo.

Photographer: © 2017 Megan Wolfe

Workshop: 2017 (February) - 1-Week Documentary Photography in The Mississippi Delta with Barefoot Workshops 

Instructor: Ron Haviv

"The Artist's Sketch" by Carolyn J. Brown

I'm thrilled to announce that Carolyn J. Brown's book, "The Artist's Sketch: A Biography of Painter Kate Freeman Clark" is out in bookstores! For this project, I had the honor of photographing Clark's items, such as her paint brushes and books, as well as key locations in Holly Springs. The book is in full color, and is absolutely stunning!

Here's the synopsis for the book, plus a few of the photos...

"Artist Kate Freeman Clark (1875–1957) left behind over one thousand paintings now stored at a gallery bearing her name in her hometown of Holly Springs, Mississippi. But it was not until after her death in 1957 at the age of eighty-one that citizens even discovered that she was a painter of considerable stature. In her will, Clark left the city her family home, her paintings stored at a warehouse in New York for over forty years, and money to build a gallery, much to the surprise of the Holly Springs community.

As a young woman, Clark studied art in New York and took classes with some of the greatest American artists of the day. From the start Clark approached the study of art with discipline and tenacity. She learned from William Merritt Chase when he opened his own school in 1895. For six consecutive summers at his Shinnecock Summer School of Art in Long Island, she mastered the plein air technique. Chase trained many female students, yet he recognized Clark as “his most talented pupil.” The book prints, for the first time, excerpts from Clark’s delightful journal of the artist’s experience at Chase’s school, giving readers firsthand reporting of an artist-led school in the early twentieth century.

Clark returned to Holly Springs in 1923. Mysteriously, sadly, she never resumed painting and lived the last years of her life in quietude. The Artist’s Sketch shines a light on Clark, finally bringing her out of obscurity. This book also introduces Clark’s art to a new generation of readers and highlights current projects and important work being done in Holly Springs by the Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery and the Marshall County Historical Museum, the two institutions that, since her death, have worked hard to keep Kate Freeman Clark’s legacy alive."

Catfish Blues in Eat.Drink.MS

On stands now! The February / March issue of "Eat. Drink. Mississippi" features my article and photos about "Catfish Blues" in Hernando! See what makes the food so delicious, and read about how restauranteur, Josh Tucker, was inspired by blues history. Pick up a copy of "Eat. Drink. Mississippi" at your local Mississippi bookstore, or Barnes & Noble in Collierville, Tenn.

Grit in Eat.Drink.Mississippi

My latest article in "Eat. Drink. Mississippi" magazine is out! Pick up a copy of the December / January issue to see and read about what makes Taylor's “Grit” so gosh-darned good! "Eat.Drink." is available now at your local bookstore, boutique, and supermarket.

Previously Unshared: A Few Headshots

These head shots have been hidden away in my files for a while. I wasn’t planning to share them originally (outside of sending them to my client), but after stumbling onto them again, I really like them. I dig how detailed the eyes turned out especially, and how they pop in the black and white prints. My client really liked them too; from what I’ve heard the shots regularly appear in his company’s media materials. So, here's a few of them!

Photo Shoot with Musician Merit Koch

One of my favorite things about being a photographer is getting to collaborate with other artists. I had so much fun photographing musician and actress, Merit Koch, at her family's "home place"! Merit was really up for anything, and I can't wait to see what she does with the shots after this!

Here's a few select photos from our shoot, along with a shot of their companion mini-prints:

Pics from the Tracks of Art Premiere

Thanks everyone for coming out to the Tracks of Art in May! The premiere of my documentaries at was an incredible event! It was the first time I've gotten to hear feedback about my work from an audience, and see their level of engagement in the stories. I'm very happy to report that the room was full throughout the day, and audiences stuck around to see all four video stories!

Fingers crossed, I think we've succeeded in raising the profile of Holly Springs, and the Holly Springs Depot! Here's a few photos of our theater room, plus the vinyl shirt Beckey Kemp created for the event.

(Pics by the Holly Springs Depot, Beckey Kemp, & Megan Wolfe)

Art & Renovations at the Depot

Coming up on May 21st! Come see the "Tracks of Art" arts and crafts fair at the Holly Springs Depot! The event will feature a number of artists and craftsmen from disciplines including painting, sculpting, embroidery, stained glass, jewelry, as well as a few of my videos!

In anticipation of Tracks of Art.. Renovations at the Holly Springs Depot are now underway! Workers started today with installing a bathroom in the Baggage Room. The project is the first of many projects coming soon.

Artist Randy Hayes

My video interview with artist Randy Hayes is now live! Hear what brought Randy and his wife to Holly Springs from Seattle, and take a look inside the artist's historical home and art studio!

See the video here:

Artist Randy Hayes from Megan Wolfe on Vimeo.

And be sure to check out Randy Hayes' artwork on his website:
http://www.randyhayes.net

Lost River Mercantile

My video interview with Andrea Edgeworth of Lost River Mercantile is now live! Hear what brought Andrea to Holly Springs, and take a look inside her western-inspired shop!

See the video here:

Lost River Mercantile from Megan Wolfe on Vimeo.

And be sure to follow Lost River Mercantile on Facebook for upcoming events, new products, and more:
https://www.facebook.com/Lost-River-Mercantile-832217643560491/?fref=ts

Product Shots for Jasmine Art Glass

Product photography and client media are my world right now, and one of my biggest projects has been to photograph the (very) extensive collection of Jasmine Art Glass. Decorative and affordable, Jasmine Art Glass has everything from serving platters, to eye-catching centerpieces, vases, and more.

Below are a handful of photos from my ongoing shoots with Jasmine Art Glass.

Published in Snap Magazine

These last two months, I've taken on extra freelance photography work and haven't had much time to blog or work on personal projects. I'll catch up soon (and post some recent work), but for now: I was delightfully surprised to find two of my Hipstamatic photos published in the current issue of Snap Magazine!

The current issue (Summer 2015), "Bon Vivant", can be downloaded for free through the Apple Newsstand for the iPhone or iPad. You can also view it here on Hipstamatic's website.

Snap Magazine is published by Hipstamatic, and focuses exclusively on Hipstamatic and Oggl mobile photography.

Site Redesign

Between a flurry of shoots and freelance work in April, I squeezed in a redesign of the site! Now it's easier to navigate and easier to browse through my portfolio. I also tidied up several pages and added a contact form. Check out the redesign at: http://www.meganwolfephoto.com/