Marianne believes in the magical qualities of photography. Technical knowledge and skills support the creation of lovely, interesting, and whimsical images. At times, the outcome is beyond the expectation of the artist. To create these exceptional photographic moments, Marianne looks for ways to combine colors, lights, shapes, and textures to evoke a viewer’s mood or emotion. Lately she has focused on black and white photography and its unique way to tell a narrative.
BIO: Marianne is a professor emerita from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In her career at UTK, she integrated responsibilities of teaching, administration, research and writing in human services and counselor education. During the last ten years, with the encouragement from family and friends, especially photographer Tom Owens, Marianne has expanded her interest in photography and her ideas of artistic expression. Opportunities for travel to such venues as Central America, South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe have offered time to capture exotic photographs beyond her daily experiences. Her subjects range from still life images within a natural context, landscapes, and flora and fauna. An interest in photographing small towns and scenes from back roads support her exploration of people and the multiple ways they construct their lives.
Marianne has been fortunate to find support from the local East Tennessee organizations such as the Knoxville Art and Cultural Alliance and the Oak Ridge Art Center. In June 2025 she will be the inaugural artist for the opening of the Clayton Center Arts Grand Foyer in Maryville, Tennessee.
Photography is an important part of Marianne’s life. She also spends time writing, playing the guitar, hiking, and traveling. Marianne is devoted to her husband Phil, their three children, Michael, Cathy, and Donna Lee and their respective spouses and their grandchildren.
You can find representations of Marianne’s images on her website:
mariannewoodsidephotography.com
