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BIO

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I am Dwain A. Vaughns, II.  Through my photographs I share my personal stories, while highlighting the beautiful details in the natural world often unseen.  I find purpose in my work by creating awareness of our surroundings, harnessing the healing power of nature, and being a voice for those with accessibility needs.  With my camera I heal myself. Through my photographs, with grace and gratitude, I pass that healing energy to you.

Exhibitions & Events

Current & Upcoming

Artist in Residence

La Maison de Beaumont

1  Place de la Colonne 
Beaumont-de-Pertuis 84120
France

October - November 2024

 

Our Planet: Nature, Landscape and Conservation

Juror - Sabine Meyer,

Photography Director, The National Audubon Society 

Atlanta Photography Group

1544 Piedmont Ave NE, Unit 107

Atlanta, GA 30324

On Display - Let Us See

July 30 - August 31, 2024

 

 

Artist Showcase

Host Youngsook Park

PFine Gallery

894 Scales Rd

Suwanee, GA 30024

OPENING RECEPTION

08 March 2024  5:00 - 8:00pm

Past

AIRFOILS - Solo Exhibition

The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Building 300

Duluth, GA 30097

12 AUGUST 2023 - 21 October 2023

Southern Small Works Exhibition (Juried)

Juror - Donna Garcia, 

Artistic Director and Curator Atlanta Photography Group

South by Southeast Gallery

 945 McCrary Road

Molena, Ga.

On Display - Seconds Discarded

August - September 2023

Our Planet: Nature, Landscape and Conservation

Juror - Quentin Nardi,

Chief Photo Editor of Smithsonian Magazine

Atlanta Photography Group

1544 Piedmont Ave NE, Unit 107

Atlanta, GA 30324

On Display - Origins

                           When We Slow Down

July 17 - August 19, 2023

FMoPA 2023 International Photography Competition (Juried)

2nd Place, Aviation 

Jurors - Multiple

Tampa International Airport

On Display - The Stall

June 19 - August 18, 2023

Summer Exhibit (Juried)

Juror - Lisa Anders, Executive Director Explore Gwinnett

Suwanee Art Center and Gallery

3930 Charleston Market Street, B6
Suwanee, Georgia 30024​

On Display - 31.09673° N, 81.48577° W

June 3 - August 2, 2023

Precious

Online Exhibition, Canada

On Display - 34.00439° N, 84.38115° W

June 1 - July 31, 2023

Edward Mitchell Bannister National Exhibition:

Celebrating BIPOC Artists (Juried)

Juror - Krista Scenna

Independent Curator and Gallery Owner

Providence Art Club

Mary Castelnovo Gallery

11 Thomas Street, Providence RI 02903

On Display - The Beginning or Same Ending

June 18 - July 14, 2023

Suwanee Arts Festival

Suwanee Art Center and Gallery

330 Town Center Avenue
Suwanee, Georgia 30024​

April 29 - April 30, 2023

https://www.suwaneeartscenter.org/suwaneeartsfest

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Spring Exhibit (Juried)

Suwanee Art Center and Gallery

3930 Charleston Market Street, B6
Suwanee, Georgia 30024​

On Display - 34.16227° N, 84.07200° W

                      34.00388° N, 84.38175° W

March 25 - May 13, 2023

Opening Reception March 25, Noon-5

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Georgia Nature Photographers Association Member Choice

The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Building 300

Duluth, GA 30097

On Display - 34.15212° N, 84.03961° W - 3

                          34.00439° N, 84.38115° W

February 25 -April 22, 2023

True Beauty

Online Exhibition

On Display - The V1, Vr, V2

March 01 - March 31, 2023

Believe

Online Exhibition

On Display - SECONDS DISCARDED

February 25 - March 31, 2023

The Narrative Power of Black and White

Juror - Elizabeth Flinsch

Atlanta Photography Group

1544 Piedmont Ave NE, Unit 107

Atlanta, GA 30324

On Display - SECONDS DISCARDED - Honorable Mention

                           The Birth of Flight

January 23 - March 31, 2023

Choice 2023

Juror - Christa Dix

Atlanta Photography Group

1544 Piedmont Ave NE, Unit 107

Atlanta, GA 30324

On Display - 34.00388° N, 84.38175° W

February 07 - March 05, 2023

GTRA 2022 Conference - Keynote Speaker

Georgia Theraputic Recreation Association

Berry College

2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW

Mt Berry, GA 30149

December 2, 2022

Registration Required

The Hudgens 12th Annual Member Show (Juried)

The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Building 300

Duluth, GA 30097

On Display - When We Slow Down

                          Imprint

Guest Artist and Speaker 

Trellis  Horticultural Therapy Alliance

980 Briarcliff Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30306

Private Event

Natural Expressions (Juried)

Alpharetta Art Center

238 Canton Street

Alpharetta, GA 30009

On Display - Be Scene - Honorable Mention

7th Annual Photography Exhibit (Juried)

Suwanee Art Center and Gallery

3930 Charleston Market Street, B6
Suwanee, Georgia 30024​

On Display - SECONDS DISCARDED - FIRST Place

September 20 - November 6 2022

Amongst The Pines (Solo Exhibition)

Slow Pour Brewing Company

407 N. Clayton Street
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046​

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Timeline (Solo Exhibition)                    

The City Gallery at The Local

5010 W Broad St
Sugar Hill, GA  30518
Gwinnett County, USA

May 10 - June 23, 2022

Georgia On My Mind (Juried)                     

The Chattahoochee Nature Center

March 11 - May 31 2022

Stand In Ansel Adams Footsteps (Juried)                       

The Hudgens Center for Arts & Learning

On Display - Rabia Lynne - 3rd Place

                          Aryel June - 2nd 

                          Layla Alexandra - 3rd Place

                          Big Al

February 19 - April 30 2022

Organizations

Suwanee Art Center

    Director of Arts - Board Member, Artist

Georgia Nature Photography Association

    Member

    Chairman - Conservation Photography Committee

Sugar Hill Arts Commission

    Member, Artist

Atlanta Photography Group

    Member, Artist

Birdability

    Member, Founding Circle

    Contributor

Birds Georgia 

    Member

Equipment 

Canon R5

Canon RF 100-500 with 2X Extender

Canon RF 28-70mm

Canon RF 15-35mm

Canon RF 100mm

Contact Me

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