Monte Nagler began photographing seriously after studying with Ansel Adams. "It was during that period of intensive work that I realized that making photographs is a way to experience beauty instead of just looking at it," Monte Nagler says. He believes that photographers should communicate feelings that are inside them. Through their photographs, a photographer should be saying: "This is what I saw and felt and I'd like to share that!" Monte Nagler's photographs, which have won numerous awards, are found in many private and public collections. Monte Nagler is a noted writer, lecturer and teacher of photography. He has conducted many classes and seminars throughout the states. Not only has he written a nationally syndicated photography column, but he is also the author of three highly successful photography books: "How To Improve Your Photographic Vision", "Statements of Light" and "Monte Nagler's Michigan".