This web site is an extension of my real photographic studio allowing those of you who have't seen my works, displayed at prominent Art Shows, a chance to personally get a first hand tour.

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In 1990, shortly after acquiring a prized 8" x 10" view camera, I set out to chronicle on film vivid images of the rural landscape's most endangered visual treasures, its aging, historic barns and one room school houses. Every year I take a photography field trip into rural regions of the Midwestern states seeking to document the fading memories of our heart lands. This year I will be releasing my second book showcasing a visual history of The One Room Schoolhouse to go along with my Michigan Historic Barns" photo journal sold at Amazon and local bookstores.

Hopefully my works, including a new book, will encourage the property owners, local communities and historical restoration groups of the importance of preserving our Michigan heritage. Thankfully our rural landscape and culture continues to thrive in these most modern of times just as it did throughout our past. Through my camera lens I'm often taken back in time when life was simpler and these Old barns were the centerpoints of all community gatherings. Photographs from most of Michigan's eighty counties are included in my book to create a collection that celebrates Michigan's rural heritage. Enjoy your visit and capture the spirit.

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All photographs and posters are available for sale here at my gift shop. If you see a photo you'd like to have for your home or office use our convenient order form. I gladly accept special field assignnments and have published here my photo gallery exhibit schedule. If you have a special request, like an autographed book or want to see some additional photo samples (shipped ready for matting and framing ) just e-mail me. Wholesale orders are accepted for Art or Framing shops. Again.. E-mail me for all the particulars and dealer pricing or give me a call at (586) 749-9941.

    Got a great Photograph of barns or single room schools? 

Send me your photo with a profile on the history, current owner and contact information and I'll see if it's suitable to post it here ( with credits) on our visitors gallery page.

   New One Room School house photos will be added here to celebrate the new photo journal book Mary Keithan is releasing in 2005.

All rights reserved® by Sandpiper Studios -Mary Keithan. 05/02/06

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