Kenner, a native of Memphis, began his interest in photography in 1970 when he developed the idea of photographing the football team for a Fancy Foot contest at his high school. He approached his uncle, a retired photographer from New York, to borrow the cameras and equipment he needed for the project. His uncle advised him that he would not loan the cameras, but would sell them. That motivation and $30 profit started Kenner's career as a professional photographer. Kenner makes his living today creating concepts and implementing them through the camera lens for both commercial clients and collectors of fine art photography. Kenner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in film making from the University of Memphis in 1975, and graduated from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in professional photography. After working for corporate and advertising photographers in New York City, he returned to Memphis in 1985 where he has established a reputation as a successful commercial and fine art photographer. His assignments have taken him to Africa, New Zealand, Portugal, Thailand, Brazil, the Carribean and throughout North America and Alaska. Kenner's award-winning work has been published in the New York Times, Time, USA Today, American Photo and Disney Adventure magazines, and has been exhibited at Nikon House in New York City. He has also completed projects for corporations such as IBM, International Paper, Promus and Land's End. Kenner has published a book of his work emphasizing his special technique and signature style in photographing the animal kingdom. He has also produced 60 posters, three calendars, and has exhibited several shows featuring endangered species, "Trashed Treasures", flowers, landscapes, cows and architecture. Kenner's gallery, Jack Kenner Photographic Gallery, located at 2094 Court Avenue in Memphis, showcases his vast collection of images and the work of other gifted photographers. Jack Kenner is dedicated to promoting the fine art of photography, educating the public about photography, and supporting fine art photographers from around the world. When not on assignment Jack Kenner lives in Memphis, Tennessee with his wife, Laurence and daughter, Taylor. For more information, call 901-722-8877.