Andrea Benson Richard spent her childhood in Valdosta, Georgia. Her appreciation for the natural beauty surrounding her began at an early age while on numerous fishing trips to nearby rivers and lakes with her father, an avid fisherman. After thirty plus years in Nashville, Tennessee and a successful career in fundraising with a national health organization, she returned to the area in 1999. This time the destination was Destin, Florida. As her fascination for the coastal wildlife and scenery grew, she turned to photography as a way to capture the images she found so delightful.

Photography has become a way to share her unique view of the Florida Gulf Coast and she hopes others will find in her work, a glimpse of the serenity and beauty that surrounds us on a daily basis. Andrea Benson Richard's work can be seen at Quayside Gallery in Pensacola, Florida, and in many homes and corporate offices in the Destin area. Andrea was honored as one of six finalists for the prestigious Walton County Artist of the year in 2003, placing second in the competition. She is a member of Three Arts Alliance, Pensacola Artists, Inc., Cultural Arts Association, and Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach.

Andrea Benson Richard