Gail Des Jardin

In 1992, Gail was neck-deep in listening to R.E.M. and following the interests of lead singer Michael Stipe, whose photography hobby piqued my interest. After a serendipitous purchase of some well-used camera gear from a coworker, she dove into photography, and was on her way to documenting the often forgotten, or simply missed, scenes that comprise day-to-day life.

Gail has moved beyond the well-worn film camera she purchased in 1992 and into the digital realm, even occasionally calling upon her iPhone to photograph the world around her.

Gail’s work has been exhibited in numerous venues around Atlanta, including the central atrium of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, One Twelve Gallery, and Mason Murer Fine Art. You can also check out a larger sample of her work on Flickr.