Dynamic Duo
Makes Illinois History
The staff at Nichols Photography is celebrating again! Both Mike Nichols and his daughter, Lindsey, have earned a place in Illinois Professional Photography association history. Dad and daughter had a red-letter day at the recent Illinois annual print competition where both were named to the state's coveted "Top Ten." Robert Lloyd, Past President of Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois and Professional Photographers of America, confirmed that this is the first time in the 94 years since the founding of the membership that two generations have made it into the "Top Ten" simultaneously.
But this duo didn't stop there; each earned further individual honors as well. One of Mike's entries garnered third place in the state for Digital Imaging and Lindsey's work captured first place in the Commercial category. Additionally, she took home not one, but two Fuji Masterpiece Awards for high scoring images.
Mike says this "first" is significant for other reasons as well.
"We, of course, love being trend-setters among our professional peers, but strive to achieve it in our daily work as well. The fact that we've made a personal mark in history is gratifying. We feel a connection to history every day as we work here at Glenwood Manor because the building itself has a link to historical importance. As a dad, it's certainly been fun watching Lindsey's talents emerge over the years, but achieving this award together was the culmination of a father's dream."
Firsts are not entirely new to Lindsey. She was the youngest female on Illinois record to earn her Certification and Master of Photography degree. She feels that her abilities are probably a combination of nature and nuture.
"I've been around professional photography since I was two and was dubbed an annual convention brat. If you live it, you're bound to absorb it. I think genetics certainly may play a part in creativity. What's it like to work with my dad? Mostly, he has his areas of expertise and I have mine, but we've worked together on weddings for years and I think we're a pretty dynamic team."
Nichols Photography recently marked its twenty-fifth anniversary and, with the second generation going strong, the business is looking ahead at celebrating many more. They invite you to visit their full service studio at 3506 S. State Rt. 157 or drop by the website at www.nicholsphoto.com where you can browse their galleries and learn about the history of Glenwood Manor.
