| A third generation greyhound breeder and trainer,
Tes
Randle Jolly of Tuskegee, AL, grew up on a
farm close to animals and nature. Blessed with parents who shared their
love of hunting and appreciation of the beauty of the outdoors with their
children, Jolly developed the skills necessary to get close to wildlife
at an early age. A new career of outdoor writing, videography and still
photography began seven years ago after her marriage to noted outdoor videographer,
Ron Jolly.
An avid hunter with bow and gun, much
of Jolly’s work naturally focuses on hunting related and wildlife photography
but includes scenics as well. In addition to prints for framing, publishing
credits in national magazines include Outdoor Life, North American Hunter,
Deer & Deer Hunting, Turkey & Turkey Hunting, Turkey Call and Arkansas
Wildlife. Regional credits include Outdoor Alabama, Alabama Wildlife, Southern
Ponds & Wildlife and Alabama Living. Jolly is also published in a number
of previous and upcoming hunting or wildlife related books by Alabama Wildlife
Federation, North American Hunting Club, and noted outdoor writers Michael
Hanback and Brian Lovett. Jolly is an active member of Outdoor Writers
Association of America and Southeastern Outdoor Press Association.
Jolly is especially proud of her Native
American heritage to which she credits her deep respect and intimate
relationship with the natural world. Passing on the hunting tradition and
the joy of the outdoors to women, children and disabled individuals is
an important goal accomplished through her work with the Alabama Becoming
an Outdoors Woman and Wheelin’ Sportsmen programs.
Available for outdoor photography projects,
Jolly can be contacted at 334-727-4327 or by email at tesjolly@mindspring.com.
Photographers Statement:
Surround oneself with the wonders of Nature. A daily drink
of the beauty about us is good medicine for the soul. |
