About this episode

Beth Enos shares her journey from government to becoming an internationally recognized fine art photographer.

I was introduced to Beth Enos and her husband, Will, by our mutual superstar friend, Candace Garlock, during the opening reception of an exhibition at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. The three of us hit it off immediately, as if we'd been friends for years. We were fortunate to welcome Will to The Art Box for Episode 453, but Beth had recently undergone shoulder replacement surgery, so we patiently waited until she had recovered enough to join us in the studio. The wait was well worth it. In this engaging conversation, Beth shares her remarkable journey from a successful career in Oregon state government to becoming an internationally recognized fine art photographer. After retiring she finally accepted years of encouragement from Will to pick up a camera. What began as a distraction soon became a passion, leading to award-winning work exhibited in galleries and competitions around the world. Beth talks about why she chose to work almost exclusively in black-and-white photography, explaining how removing color allows her to discover the texture, personality, and quiet beauty—the "bones"—hidden within ordinary subjects. Along the way, we explore creativity, perfectionism…

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