Nature photographer, and local activist, Meghan Holder will feature her photographic series on “Natural Beauty” at the Charlotte Street Gallery.

The Professional Artists of St. Augustine (PAStA) Fine Art Gallery, of 214 Charlotte Street, St. Augustine, will host member and local photographer, Meghan Holder, as the feature artist for the month of October. Her photographic series on Natural Beauty will display in the North Gallery with an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 6, during the First Friday Artwalk from 5 – 9 pm. The Flajberries will be providing music and gallery members will provide food and beverage for attendees. The event is free. Meghan’s photography will be on display and for sale during the month of October.

For her October Feature Artist series, Meghan explores the natural beauty within landscapes and seascapes. She captures the organic beauty of twisting tree trunks and rocky shorelines, complementing the ethereal skies and atmospheric conditions she finds in nature.

Besides her passion for photography, Meghan works with local people and organizations to improve quality of life, and organizes environmental cleanup events. Meghan has a degree in marine environmental science, minors in visual arts and chemistry, and holds multiple certifications to include neurofeedback and Reiki Master Teacher. She received an award in 2021 in St. John’s County for being one of the Top 25 under 40 most charitable young professionals. Since 2019, Meghan has resided in St. Augustine, and can be found either taking incredible photos, or organizing environmental clean up events. Her charitable contributions continue by making a portion of the proceeds of every photography sale go to help in the organization of her environmental cleanup efforts.

See Meghan’s work by visiting www.pastagalleryart.com or on our Facebook page.

Meghan’s work is also featured on her Facebook.

About PAStA:

The Professional Artists of St. Augustine Fine Art Gallery (PAStA) on Charlotte Street, in downtown historic St. Augustine, Florida, was founded in 1982 by Jean Wagner Troemel, a champion of the arts, founder of the Winter Haven Ridge Art Association, served on the Florida Arts Group Board (FLAG), and spearheaded St. Augustine’s First Friday Art Walks. The gallery has served an international clientele a wealth of local talent and award-winning artists. The gallery’s mission is to showcase local and regional art and to educate and encourage area artists.