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Harvest Fest ‘Community’
INEZ — The spirit of togetherness filled downtown Inez during the Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday, prompting Lovely photographer Andrew Gess of Ace Images to capture aerial photographs. One of which he titled “Community.” Gess’s “Community” shows folks mingling around the courthouse square, where music, food and carnival rides brought life to the streets
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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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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
