Some say that artists are born with a fascination with capturing the world round them. For Bryan Woolston, a local photojournalist, this rings true. Woolston started photography in school, using film to learn the ins and outs of taking a striking photo. His hobby continued into college and during his career in the United States Army, where he worked part-time for his city newspaper.

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