Her passion for photography began many years ago while she was still in high school, working on the school yearbook and newspaper. After teaching and raising her family, she began to pursue photography more seriously and took classes at Mercer County Community College and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She has exhibited in shows and galleries throughout the Delaware Valley, including Markeim Arts Center and the Philadelphia Sketch Club, both of which she is an artist member. Joan’s focus is primarily on sports, wildlife and pets. Recently however, she has been exploring landscape photography and alternative processes.