Nancy K. Lane-Feldner,

Owner / Photographer / Graphic Artist

Having grown up surrounded by a family of avid photographers and constantly in front of the lens, Nancy now prefers to be on the other side of the lens. Her great grandfather was one of the early photographers in Dayton, Ohio and one of the first to have a "movie camera". He shot not only family and scenics, but historical events such as the Wright Brothers, the Great Flood of 1913, the Frozen Niagara, and motor-sports. Other family members are also accomplished photographers.

 

Nancy has always been into the creative and visual arts and has developed many talents. These talents have not been just limited to creating, but have been shared in teaching numerous courses over quite a few years. Nancy has taught the calligraphic arts, soft sculpture, glass staining, and even pysanky (Ukrainian egg decorating). She has taught for Wright State University (in their summer children's programs), the Vandalia YWCA, City of Vandalia Parks and Recreation Adult Education Program, Milton-Union Schools Adult Education Program, and Trotwood Parks and Recreation Adult Education Program.

 

Finding her love of photography came to in the later 1990's. Taking photos of her daughters in sporting and music events in school, Nancy turned it into a sideline business. The parents began requesting photos of classmates involved in the same activities as well as senior photos. The yearbook department also relied heavily on her athletic and marching band photos. Following her daughter's graduations, the photography followed them to Wilmington College where coaches, teammates and parents took advantage of fastpitch and volleyball photos.  Developing photojournalistic and desktop publishing abilities came into play through these school events.

 

March of 2000, Nancy was brought into another whole world of photography.... She joined the "family" at BK Photo Products in Troy Ohio, a company with over 36 years of camera and photography expertise. Surrounded by many talented photographers, graphic and framing artists, she developed her raw talents. First trained by lab co-workers, she soon received more extensive training at Noritsu in Elgin Illinois. Also having been hired as a staff photographer for the company's online high school sports magazine. Within just a few months she was promoted to lab manager, and soon became more involved in computer graphics, design and layout, and restoration of photos. These processes allowed her to use the talents she had been developing over many, many years.

 

In 2003, friends and family convinced Nancy to venture out on her own and begin her own business in earnest. With this, Panther Creek Design & Photo was born. As her interest and activities increased in the motor-sports field, an offshoot division of Split Second Sports was launched.

 

Other experience in the photojournalism field, both past and present, have been through freelance work with the Eldora Speedway, Speedway Illustrated, Performance Racing Industry Magazine, Area Auto Racing News, Hawkeye Racing News, Indianapolis Speedway, True Speed Communications, Ft. Wayne Journal, Birmingham News (Alabama), Greenville Daily Advocate, Troy Daily News, Piqua Daily Call, Sidney Daily News, Urbana Daily Citizen and MVP - Miami Valley Sports Magazine. Other photo opportunities have included NFL and ABL game coverage, and part of a three person team selected to cover the National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies through Miami Valley Photography. She also has had numerous advertising assignments added to her list of credits. ... including items for Eldora Speedway, various auto race drivers, and an ad layout published in Wildlife Art magazine

If you have questions... contact us at Panther Creek / Split Second Sports

for general information, placing orders, special requests, etc.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm, by appointment. Special times after 4pm or on weekends may be arranged in advance. In the case of no answer, please leave a voice message and we will return your call as soon as possible. Please remember that we are not always available due to photo shoots, races, athletic events, etc.

Split Second Sports

Panther Creek Design & Photo

8565 W. Sugar Grove Rd.

Covington, OH  45318-9712
937-473-0362 (office)

937-418-4245 (cell)

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