Alec Thigpen, Photographer, Commercial Pilot, and Owner: Alec has 35 years experience as a professional photographer, specializing in Advertising, Commercial and Aerial Photography. He is also a pilot, flying our Cessna 182 equipped with a camera port for verticals. Alec has always loved the technical aspects of photography. He's mentored other photographers and taught classes on lighting, medium and large format film as well as digital photography disciplines. Outside of work, Alec is an accomplished musician with both the Mobile and Baldwin Pops and loves sailing and fishing. alec@thigpenphoto.com

Valerie Uteg, Print Archivist, Pilot, and Photographer: Shortly after graduating with a BS in Marine Biology from Spring Hill College, Valerie followed her love of photography. Since 1998, she has been working in varying areas from processing film and printing to the many aspects of commercial, architectural and aerial photography. Valerie revived and now oversees the vast collection of vintage photography that spans 60 years of history, growth and activities in the Mobile and surrounding areas, including aerials and Mardi Gras. To further her involvement in the realm of aerial photography and to continue her education as a "student of life", she has obtained her pilot license. valerie@thigpenphoto.com

Jenny Wolff-Harrison, Photographer: Graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2001. After living in Los Angeles California for a couple of years, she returned to her home town of Fairhope, Alabama to work in the family art business. While fine art is one of her passions, she finds commercial photography intriguing in its diversity. jenny@thigpenphoto.com

Yancey Leeth, Photographer, Business Development:  As a student, Yancey’s work straddled the fence between graphic design and photography. After constantly being mistaken for a photography major, due to countless hours in the photography building, he gave in and changed his focus to photography. He has pursued it as a career and a creative outlet since graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2003. yancey@thigpenphoto.com