About Jeffrey R. Klug

Photography has been part of my life for more than forty years. What began as curiosity with a camera eventually grew into a lifelong career exploring the world through images and helping others discover the same passion.

I am a Wisconsin-based photographer, educator, and lifelong student of the visual arts. My work today focuses on fine art photography—especially landscapes, natural forms, and the remarkable abstract patterns found within rocks, agates, and geodes. These natural formations reveal a hidden artistry shaped over millions of years, and photographing them allows me to share that beauty with others in a new way.

My path into photography began at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where I earned degrees in Photography and Photo Electronics Technology. In 1981, I founded Klug’s Photo World, a full-service photography studio and professional photo lab that I operated for nearly four decades. During that time, I worked across many areas of photography, including portrait, architectural, aerial, commercial, and fine art work. The studio eventually expanded to include a gallery dedicated to photographic art.

Alongside my professional work, education has always been central to my career. I have taught photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop through organizations such as UW–Waukesha, Moraine Park Technical College, Washington County programs, and numerous camera clubs throughout the Midwest. Teaching allows me to share not only technical skills, but also the way photography encourages us to slow down, observe carefully, and truly see the world around us.

Today, through Jeffrey R Klug Photography LLC, I focus on two things: creating fine art photography and helping photographers develop their skills in the digital darkroom. I specialize in teaching photographers how to build efficient workflows using Lightroom and Photoshop on Apple computers, guiding students from image capture through final print.

Beyond photography, I have spent many years involved in photographic organizations and community nonprofits. I have served in leadership roles within groups such as the Wisconsin Area Camera Clubs Organization (WACCO)and the Wisconsin Imaging and Photographic Association, and currently serve as President of Friends of Old Falls Village Park, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and developing a historic park through educational programming and community events.

Over the years I have been honored with several awards recognizing contributions to photographic education, including the Ashbrook Award for Digital Imaging Instruction and the Erik Kissa Award.

Photography continues to be both a profession and a lifelong exploration. Whether I am teaching a class, photographing a landscape, or revealing the hidden beauty within a geode, my goal remains the same: to help people see the world with greater curiosity and appreciation.