Tag: Andrew Gess

Spotted in Inez: The photographer reframing Appalachia

BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Fiscal Court took a moment Thursday to recognize a local artist who is flipping the script on how Appalachia is seen. Freelance photographer Andrew Gess—known for his stunning shots of local landscapes—has had his work splashed all over town. You have probably seen his images on…
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Andrew Gess, Appalachia, Inez, Martin County, Photography, Roger Smith

September 25, 2024
Capturing Appalachia’s soul: Andrew Gess’s photographic journey

BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Freelance photographer Andrew Gess has a distinct impulse to document Appalachia. On Thursday, he shared the story of his journey in photography at the Kiwanis luncheon in Inez. From the time he was 9-10 years old, Gess had the desire to shoot pictures. His first professional experience was…
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Andrew Gess, Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club, Inez, Kiwanis, Roger Smith

March 13, 2024
Home lost to fire

A fire claimed a mobile home Saturday on Route 292 in Lovely.
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Andrew Gess, Fire, Lovely

August 3, 2022