Janet Beebe Artist of the Month - Lakewood Photographer Article written by Patti Browder, Lakewood Resident
Janet Beebe, @theLAKE, is known to many Lakewood residents as our dedicated “sunrise” photographer. Every morning one or more of her pictures are posted on Lakewood Yes Facebook page of that morning’s sunrise. The morning colors, silhouettes, wildlife, and marina scenes Janet shares with us are unique and always a welcome surprise as we sip our coffee. During the months of September and October you can enjoy Janet’s photos on display in the Argyle Gallery.
the early morning scenes like she is. On the dock, she surprises the geese, slips in a shot of her friend Mercury (a seasonal resident blue heron who hangs out looking for an early breakfast), and frequently captures a shot of a dedicated fisherman heading out for the catch of the day.
Janet and her husband Tim have lived in Lakewood since 1986. They were good friends in 4th grade, but didn’t date until they graduated from Raytown South and headed off to college. Janet studied Art and Science at UMKC and graduated from KC Medical and Dental Seriously, why would anyone get College. She and Tim up that early to take pictures of were married in 1974. a sleepy Lakewood sunrise every morning without fail? Janet recalls They both love life on the lake and make it a getting up before dawn for thirty point to be out on their years, in order to beat the traffic to her job as a dental assistant on pontoon as often as the Plaza. When she retired, the early morning habit stuck. possible. Janet is also an Janet has taken photos around Lakewood for years, starting active member of the with family pictures of her two children. Both were talented Garden Club. swimmers, and Janet religiously recorded swim meets with As Janet’s interview for her camera. When Taylor and Ashley left the nest, Janet this article concluded, took up the early morning photo shoots to fill the void. she reminded herself to be out and ready for the Bass Janet’s daily 5:30 a.m. ritual begins with an iced coffee from Club fishing event the next morning. She’s excited to see Starbucks. Then, it’s off to the East Lake Marina to capture the anglers setting out to hook the “biggest fish” of the photos of the morning’s sunrise, rain or shine, hot or frigid, day, and maybe she’ll “catch” some good photos to share in color or black and white. We’ve all seen a few shots taken with her neighbors @theLAKE. Thank you, Janet, for through the car window or under the edge of a striped bringing us scenes of early morning Lakewood before umbrella due to the weather. One favorite video is the West many of us have peeked out from under our blankets. Lake wind sculptures spiraling and whirling in an early mist. “Sunrise” fans are invited to stop by the Argyle for a On these morning photo shoots, Janet enjoys the company drink while you enjoy the photos by Janet Beebe. Stay for of neighbors jogging, walking their dogs, or just enjoying dinner and say hello to some of your neighbors.
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