Leona Webb

HARRISVILLE — Alcona County Library’s Artist of the Month for September and October is Photographer Leona Webb.

Webb is a Bloomfield Hills Fine Arts Photographer. Her work is held in both public and private collections throughout the U.S.

She was born and raised in Northeast Michigan, and went on to complete a bachelor’s degree in business along with a master’s degree in organizational development. She taught at both the high school and college levels in business management, served as director of human resources for two different operations in Michigan, then spent five years in the New England area where she served as director of human resources for an electronic distributorship outside of Boston and instructed at the college level on evenings and weekends at New Hampshire College. Music and the arts have always been Webb’s real passion.

It is an honor and a privilege to return to her hometown, to once again display some of her photographs during the month of September and October at the Alcona County Library, Harrisville Branch at 312 W Main St.

Webb’s specialty is shooting black and white images, although she has an equal amount of color images. She finds inspiration in the beauty of nature that surrounds her. Her inspiration to photograph in black and white was influenced by viewing some of the works of Ansel Adams.

She has a particular interest in some of the historical spots in Harrisville. These photographs generate a lot of fond memories of growing up in a small town. Her photographic collection includes unusual architecture, classic cars, boats, animals, landscapes and more.

Webb believes that art is a collaborative work between the audience and the image, and art happens somewhere in the space between. She loves anything to do with business and the arts. Her work is sold for display in both commercial and residential settings.

Learn more on her website: leonawebbphotography.com, and see her work at the Alcona County Library from Aug. 29 through Oct. 24.