About The Artist

Mary Callaghan lives in Western Springs, IL and is a self-taught photographer. She lives with her husband, Michael and has two grown children. Mary has worked full-time as a Director of Finance in a private high school while raising her two children. As she nears retirement, Mary has chosen to pursue her interest in photography. Nature is Mary’s favorite subject. Spending the week at the beach is a favorite vacation. Mary is often seen riding her bike. She always has her camera with her, ready to capture nature’s beauty. Mary also volunteers at the Brookfield Zoo where she is able to photograph the amazing animals and gardens the zoo offers. Mary has won the following awards through Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery: Special Merit Award in the 6th Annual “Botanicals” Special Recognition Awards in the 6th Annual “Animals” Special Recognition Award in the 6th Annual “Figurative” Special Recognition in the 6th Annual “Nature” Special Recognition in the 6th Annual “Seasons” Special Recognition in the 6th Annual “Open” Honorable Mention in the 6th Annual “Seascapes” 2 Special Merit Awards in the 5th Annual “All Photography” 2 Special Recognition Awards in the 6th Annual “All Women” Special Recognition in the 7th Annual “CityScapes” Special Recognition in the 8th Annual “Abstracts” Special Recognition in the 7th Annual “Figurative” Special Recognition in the 7th Annual “Landscapes” Special Recognition in the 7th Annual “Animals” Special Merit and Special Recognition in the 7th Annual “Seasons” Special Merit and Special Recognition in the 7th Annual “Botanicals” Special Merit and Special Recognition in the 7th Annual “Open” Special Merit and Special Recognition in the 7th Annual “Seascapes” In the future, Mary will continue to increase her knowledge of photography through classes and workshops.