Honorable Mention

Switchboard
DESCRIPTION
A vintage Switchboard abandoned. Shot with natural lighting. AUTHOR
Lynette Gram is a self-taught fine art photographer whose creative journey began in childhood but took a definitive turn in 2013, when she committed to mastering manual photography and pursuing the medium as an artistic discipline. Based between Michigan and Florida, she draws inspiration from seasonal botanical subjects—from temperate spring blooms to lush tropical flora.Lynette specializes in botanical photography, transforming everyday flowers and plants into expressive fine art. Her work explores the intersection of light, texture, and form, emphasizing dramatic compositions and intimate perspectives that reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary. She approaches each subject with a deep attention to detail, using both in-camera techniques and post-processing to enhance the natural beauty and visual impact of her imagery.
Her artistic development includes extensive self-directed training in manual exposure, lighting, and advanced photo editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. She continues to refine her process through professional masterclasses and independent study.