ABOUT US

 Nancy Bailey-Pratt, M. Photog. Cr.

The “passion” developed in Nancy at the age of 8 and she has been behind the camera ever since. She graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a B. S. Degree in photography and soon after created Nancy’s Photography. Nancy loves a challenge and the variety of subjects she has photographed over the years from High School Seniors, Children, Weddings, Families to Flowers and Scenics . She has been producing award winning images since 1979 and has been listed in Indiana’s Top Ten Photographers.

Nancy holds the prestigious degrees of Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman. Her knowledge and expertise has allowed her to lecture all over the US sharing her ideas on photography. She was one of only 120 photographers world wide invited to put an album of her images into the Photography Hall of Fame in Oklahoma.
   

Alan Pratt

Alan is Nancy’s husband and the love of her life. He is often seen around the studio, sometimes in the framing department, sometimes puttering around in the yard but often chatting with the clients while everyone is busy attending to their responsibilities. Through traveling around the globe with Nancy, he has found many opportunities to develop his interest in photography and would probably be willing to share his travel images at the drop of a hat to anyone interested.



 
   

Rick Ramsey

Rick joined Nancy’s Photography in October of 2002. He comes from a family of photographers and for many years prior to joining Nancy’s developed his skills and passion for the art in the family studio in Tennessee. Rick received his Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of Memphis. His love for art is evident in his award winning photography. Rick is relied on for everything from photography through ad and brochure design to creating album covers.



 
   

Kathy Penrith

Currently completing a double major, Bachelor of Science, at Ball State University with a focus in photojournalism and political science, Kathleen has been a welcomed addition to Nancy’s Photography as our new intern. Feisty and outgoing, she is goal oriented and has ample talent to achieve all that she sets out to accomplish.   Although she is juggling University, her duties as photo editor at Ball State's online publication called Ball Bearings and projects such as Women of Middletown (soon to be published), Kathleen always has time to lend a helping hand around the studio.  A budding photographer herself, she can often be found helping Nancy with her shoots.  She has also dazzled us with her computer knowledge and artistic capabilities in the design department, designing elegant albums for our clients. Thank you so much Kathy for all you do!

   

Colleen Sargent

Colleen is our Webmaster and she is simply brilliant at her craft.  She studied and eventually graduated from Huntington College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a minor in Business Management in 2004.  Colleen has been working on websites for three years now and is currently working on a Masters Certificate in Web Site Design with a focus on Computer Graphics which is set to be completed in October of 2007.  At Nancy’s Colleen is often the unfortunate recipient of many a blank stare, as she patiently pulls us forward into today’s technology.  Although we may not always speak the same language, i.e. RAM, MB, URL etc. we certainly appreciate and love her for her endless patience, her wonderful humor, her strong sense of self and her ability to stand by her convictions.

   

Stephanie Day

Stephanie is the new Director of Sales at Nancy’s Photography, but to us here she is so much more. She brightens up our everyday with her infectious smile all while juggling a multitude of tasks with a precision and efficiency that keeps the studio running smoothly. She is the smiling face you hear on the other end of the phone when you call, and if she doesn’t have your answer, rest assured she will find it for you. From taking your initial call, to assisting you in making your image selections, to handling your finished order, Stephanie could easily be considered the face of Nancy’s Photography.
   

Carlene Westerfield Gunter

As our new Marketing Director, Carlene has been a formidable liaison between Nancy’s Photography and you, our valued clientele. With the charm, eloquence and savvy for which she is so well known and loved, Carlene connects daily with our present and future clients as well as local business owners in order to capture the “pulse” of our marketplace. She has played an invaluable role implementing changes rendering us well equipped to offer more innovative and creative products and services to better suit your needs. It has been with her unfailing enthusiasm and resolve that she has been so instrumental in helping with the evolution of Nancy's Photography.
   

Andy Ferguson

Andy joined Nancy’s staff as a videographer in the summer of 2005. Andy is young, bright and very passionate about his art. He has been regularly constructing creations in the video medium since falling in love with the art form in 1997at the age of 13. In the time since, he has acquired a vast knowledge of all aspects of video production. His work relies heavily on the outcome of editing, a portion that he considers critical, which he conducts with great time and care. In high school he created many videos, the main one being the 2002 senior movie. Selections of his work have also been a part of shows that were held in the summer of 2004. As a part of Nancy’s staff, the future looks wide open and bright for newer and bigger productions to come.
   

Jerry Smith

Jerry is a man of undeniable charm, essence, and heart. Always willing to lend a helping hand wherever and whenever it is needed, his generous spirit has endeared us all to him. After a four year tour in the Air Force, where he served as a photographer and camera repairman, Jerry pursued a successful career as an Anesthetist for over 30 years. Recently, much to our benefit, Jerry has turned his attentions, once again, towards his passion and love for photography. We are so grateful to have him with us and we look forward to working side by side with him for many years to come.