Benita VanWinkle has been a photographic artist and teacher for over 30 years. From old movie theaters to hand colored subjects, her interests remain focused on the vision of preserving the past. Her latest portfolio, “Alaska, a discovery journey” was done in cooperation with her teenage son on a recent trip inland in the last great remaining wilderness of the United States.

“Observations” Whether it is a landscape or a closer look at a small detail, these observations are cause for pause and reflection.

“Please Remain Standing” An ever expanding photographic portfolio of vintage movie theaters, circa 1929-1970.

“Handcolored Visions” A photographic portfolio of still life and landscape scenarios that are hand colored in a painterly fashion.

“Documentary Photography” Photographs that document the strange, the obscure, and the hilarious in American society.

“My Garden” The mysteries and beauty of the vast array of botanical wonders in a garden.

“Alaska, a discovery journey” Photographs of the last great frontier, and a cooperative photographic journey with my teenage son, who I would like to thank for showing me new ways to visualize the world.

"Personalities"  Portraits that reflect the personality of a beloved family member or friend, be it four legged or two.

"Abstractions" Views of everyday objects and life, in a not so everyday way.