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Lisa Renee Ludlum
Lisa Renee Ludlum

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see,” a famous quote by Thoreau and the slogan of Gallery 36 and the belief of photography artist Lisa Renee Ludlum. Capturing the beauty in the moment of her surroundings is a gift that Lisa Renee Ludlum has practiced all of her life; from the time she was a little girl taking photos in her mother’s rose garden of flowers, bees and butterflies with a small pocket camera — to her current day as an award-winning photographer and the director of Gallery 36, her own artistic photographic art gallery.

“My lens is an extension of my eye, and my camera is a window into my soul,” Ludlum describes her art of photography. “With my camera, I zoom in and bring life in focus. I believe nature is a gift, a true masterpiece and I receive great joy in sharing my visionary images. Photography suspends moments in time, creating an infinite thumbprint of our present and a visual key to our past, leaving a lasting gift for future generations.”

Macro photography is Ludlum’s truest passion as she relishes in the discovery and bringing the smallest of captures to larger-than-life prints. Ludlum also gravitates towards being a purist and natural photography in her work and maintaining the truest of form of her nature subjects. 

“I describe myself as a composer artist of the life around us through the magic of photography; so many magnificent things around us are often missed because life is too busy and we often forget to look and simply be in the moment. Life guarantees us nothing but the moment we are in and photography allows me to capture those memories. I laugh out loud, as I often say that I have a better relationship with Mother Nature than I do with Father Time.”

dragonfly“My dragonfly images are my favorites,” she revealed. “They serve as the signature image of the Gallery 36 logo, and they have symbolic meaning. The dragonfly symbolizes transformation, good luck and spiritual enlightenment. They are also the most challenging images to capture because they take significant patience and time to capture the perfect shot. You must be one with nature.” With extraordinary patience and skill, she successfully captures the grid in the dragonfly’s eyes amongst many other macro images.

Gallery 36 is filled with stunning imagery captured by Ludlum, with a strong focus on nature, wildlife, captivating birds, equines and the beautiful surroundings of the scenic Florida coast landscapes. She even takes delight in car photography ranging from extraordinary vintage collections to hitting the national racetracks and capturing the drama, thrill and speed of the races. Her award-winning photography has been exhibited in many museums, galleries, art shows and public venues throughout Florida and she’s been recognized in many publications.

Her wide array of subject matter captured in its purest form has made such an impact in artistic communities that Gallery 36 recently was awarded the prestigious distinction as a 2024 Best of Florida Regional Award presented by GuidetoFlorida.com. The annual Best of Florida Awards celebrates businesses that have made a significant mark in their communities not only through their craft but through their community involvement. Unlike many awards that are chosen by a committee, this award is determined by customer votes, making it all the more meaningful to Ludlum as it is a reflection of both her quality of work and her connection to her audience.Gallery 36

HorseGallery 36 is certainly the poster business for this award as it not only serves as a showcase for her stunning photography but it’s a hub of creative and community involvement. Ludlum hosts interns in the internship program of local schools to mentor aspiring photographers and also has a strong connection to the arts as she serves on the Executive Board of the Martin Arts Foundation. She is also the co-chair of the prestigious annual Martin Arts Awards “mARTies” and Gallery 36 is a supporter and sponsor of various community art organizations. Ludlum is a past member of the Executive Board of the Audubon Society, is a member of both the Martin and Palm Beach Arts Councils, local Chambers of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, Downtown Mainstreet, Treasure Coast Builders Association [TCBA], Palm Beach Photographic Centre, local museums and Nikon Professional Services [NPS], Professional Photographers of America [PPA] and various other photography organizations. This public engagement underscores her dedication to both her art and community.

PorsheLudlum has expanded her services at Gallery 36 to include a team of professionals skilled in creating personalized walls in other words... wallZign™, a term directly coined and trademarked by Ludlum. Simply meaning: The art of professionally designing one’s walls to walls that complement one’s own individual style and décor. Blank walls are a canvas to the imagination and a showcase focal point to reflect your personality. Whether it’s one signature wall or many rooms, they will artistically blend color, mediums and textures to transform the walls of your home, business or even your floating yacht into a stunning masterpiece. 

Looking ahead, Gallery 36 is working on exciting and innovative plans including expansions and the rotating representation of interesting new artists and hosting festive presentation reveal parties. Ludlum remains as passionate as ever about her craft and is always on the lookout for the next captivating moment to capture all while being in the present and keeping “Life in Focus”. Whether she’s exploring new photographic techniques or encountering the wonders of nature, her work continued to evolve, driven by her curiosity and love for storytelling through imagery.

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