WANDER Magazine Fall/Winter 2022 Fall/Winter 2022 | Page 24

an eye for beauty

The quiet wonder of Loudoun ’ s seasons

Photographers Karen Monroe and Douglas Gehlsen combine over 80 years of experience with artistic style to capture the magic of the Virginia Piedmont . They frequent Loudoun ’ s many equine and community events , creating images of country living at its best . Published nationally and internationally , including the Wall Street Journal , Washington Post Magazine , CBS News , The Irish Times , and Horse and Hound Magazine , they also work with many local nonprofit originations , such as the Middleburg Christmas Parade and the MFHA Dog Daze .“ We really enjoy sharing our love of photography with friends and providing personal services to our clients at our studio , Middleburg Photo ,” says Doug .“ Our lives have certainly been made rich living in Virginia Hunt County !”