Corey Longbottom, Pro. Photographer
Corey Longbottom was born and raised near Billings, Montana. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors doing everything from hunting and fishing to disc golfing and slack-lining. His real passion in life, though, stems from his endearing interests in photojournalism and professional photography.He is an active member in his Boy Scout Troop, and having attained the highest rank in Scouting, Eagle Scout, he makes it a priority to serve others as a responsible citizen. Corey enjoys adventure, loves to travel, and lives each day with as much laughter, friendship, and love as possible.He is passionate about the environment, and would love to eventually incorporate conservation efforts into a career in photojournalism after earning a respectable college degree. His photography career is already off the ground; he has sold photos to an insurance agency in Billings and auctioned off a first prize Photographic Institute of the Yellowstone photo, all in his junior year of high school.
Teresa Sarkela, Illustrator
I was born and raised in Laurel, Montana, a small town with plenty of opportunities to creatively break small town boredom. My life revolves around enjoying what I'm passionate about including music, playing trombone and guitar (neither of which very well), theater, philosophy and mythology, stippling, being crazy, and, above all else, painting.
My dream is to find a gig where I can paint all day, drink coffee, and never have to wear shoes. But for now and the rest of my life, I plan to take my dad's advice and "follow my passions as they evolve."
My dream is to find a gig where I can paint all day, drink coffee, and never have to wear shoes. But for now and the rest of my life, I plan to take my dad's advice and "follow my passions as they evolve."
Meagan Tompkins, Editor & Proofreader
Meagan Tompkins has lived in Laurel, MT for most of her life. She is a 2009 home-school graduate. After taking a few years off from school to work, she has decided to attend Montana State University Billings this fall. She will be pursuing a degree in English.