Peterson Scenic Photography

Lou developed an interest in photography while in high school. Through self-study and practice he learned technique and style. Later he became a high school yearbook photographer. After high school he entered the US Navy as Photographer's Mate and served on various photographic assignments, including aerial photography. As he gained experience and technical knowledge his interest became a passion. After many decades he still maintains his passion and enjoys the excitement of   "the right scene with the right lighting".

 

Elke has enjoyed photography since she came  from Germany to the United States as a teenager. The variety and beauty of this new country were awe inspiring to her, and she felt the need to capture all these wonders on film.

With her husband as a teacher and her eye for colors and composition , photography turned out to be something she truly enjoyed.

This love turned into a passion after  a critical illness and a life-saving organ transplant in 1988. It gave her the motivation and the will to recover, so she would be able to once again enjoy their hiking and photography.

With this renewed lease on life Elke decided she was going to fulfill her dream and turn her hobby of photography into a profession, and in 1990 she and Lou formed "Peterson Scenic Photography".

Elke states: "To me, each colorful sunrise and  sunset, each spring  day with new life emerging, each summer day full of flowers blooming, each glorious autumn scene, and each  fresh, pristine snow fall are moments to be  cherished and treasured forever, and never to be taken for granted."

 

Over the years Lou & Elke have become an established presence at many Art Shows in Western Washington, have won numerous awards for their images, and  their pictures grace the walls of a  wide variety of businesses as well as individuals.