About

Showcasing America's Civil War Battlefields. Photography and graphic art services. Unique styles reflecting America's heritage.

 

Mission

I hope that every person who views these photographs in this work will find themselves left with a curiosity and desire to see these places for themselves. Once you have experienced a place like Little Round Top or the Crater, you will never be the same again.

 

Company Overview

Civil War battlefield photographers see hallowed ground with a different set of eyes than the casual visitor. A Civil War battlefield photographer sees something special at every turn– a small, but moving, element of a monument, the fiery colors of a sunset that reminds them of a story of a battle. I want to the image to convey a story without words, just as we see it in that moment when the shutter snaps. Even the best author cannot replicate the raw emotion invoked by a photograph -- a landscape so beautiful, yet once such a field of carnage, that makes the heart ache in pain for those who witnessed it. Scores of historians write scores of books that are published every year about Civil War. They tell of epic battles and brave men, but they fail to provide anything more than words on paper. These hallowed grounds give life to the lifeless words.

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Harold Stetson says:

Violet blends her knowledge of the Civil War with a terrific photographic eye. Her use of texture is beautiful and tasteful. If you're at all interested in Civil War battlefields or landscape photography, check out her stream; You won't be disappointed. Violet, your images inspire me, keep up the GREAT work!

June 21, 2012
kjcarolina says:

I love to look at Violet's pictures, we share a common interest in the Civil War. I can relate to her pictures the most because of the subtle colors, the placement of the soldiers in her pictures, i think, this is how i would aspire my pictures to look, however even though we have some differences in choices of how our… Read more

I love to look at Violet's pictures, we share a common interest in the Civil War. I can relate to her pictures the most because of the subtle colors, the placement of the soldiers in her pictures, i think, this is how i would aspire my pictures to look, however even though we have some differences in choices of how our pictures look, we have a common goal of making our pictures appeal first of all to ourselves, then to the world. Violet's pictures makes me "feel" and that is what pictures are supposed to do, a sadness, an awe, some emotion.

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May 14, 2010
Encouraging Oven (deleted)

Violet's photography work is magnificent. Her Civil War photographs are awe inspiring and evoke emotions that could only come from images that are so carefully crafted and speak from the heart. Violet's photographs are simply wonderful.

March 10, 2009
FotoFlea says:

I am inspired by her wonderful Civil War photography and the treatments she adds to everyday shots as well. She is truly an asset to Flickr ,both in her beautiful photography and her dedication to her group. I owe a lot of my interest in the "details" of a monument thanks to her. Thanks Violet!!

January 8, 2009
Leon Reed says:

An excellent Civil War student and photographer. I wish you luck in your career.

December 9, 2008
fauxto_digit says:

Violet is a kindred spirit. Her love of history and photography meld into stunning works of art. Her energy amazes me, studying and finding the time photograph a subject near and dear to her heart, the American Civil war. I wish you much luck in your pursuits!

December 9, 2008