Nia Karmann sees the world through a different lens. As a professional photographer, she seeks to capture the essence of nature, to view life from a different angle.
Nia Karmann began her photography career as a 4-H member in Hall County. Here she is next to one of her purple-ribbon photography entries.
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Her final year of 4-H in 2007, Nia Karmann exhibited 30 projects at the Hall County Fair.
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Being a photographer with a physical disability has not stopped Nia Karmann. Rather, she has a unique perspective for capturing breathtaking images.
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A favorite wildlife photo by Nebraskan photographer Nia Karmann.
Photo credit Nia Karmann, Nye Street Studio
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LynnDe Funk, left, taught Nia Karmann that taking photographs is possible even with forearm crutches and a wheelchair.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com .
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