Although never formally trained, Jan Lightfoot has always been involved with photography in one form or another. Transitioning from her own darkroom in high school, she progressed to newspaper photography, and also worked in custom color printing labs. Later, she managed Wentling’s Camera in Walnut Creek, CA. During this time, Jan also taught photography classes and conducted photo field trips. Currently, she shows her work in various galleries and venues in Northern California and has presented a variety of  photographic programs to local clubs in the Northern California area.

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Many of Jan's photographic images tend to reflect a long association with classic and traditional compositions with an emphasis on nature. She has recently enjoyed a slight departure into the world of altered realities and artistic stylizing. She finds the challenge of creating altered images while retaining original photographic detail to be a wonderful exercise in imagination.
 

Jan's presentation is titled, "ICM - Intentional Camera Movement."  She says, "Learn why ICM, or Intentional Camera Movement, is taking the country by storm right now.    ICM is much more than simply using slow shutter speeds.

ICM blurs the line between the frozen moment of photography and the passage of time, allowing a discovery of unique and visually striking images.  ICM allows one to break free from the constraints of traditional photography to unlock the power of creativity and imagination.  ICM is a deep dive into capturing the essence of a subject through color, shapes, lines, textures, light and shadow.  

ICM is incredibly accessible for anyone at any level of photography.  ICM is extremely fun!"​