Local shutterbug is Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury’s featured artist in April

Farming, fishing and barns are among photographer’s favorite subjects

Ruth Fisher of Irvington always has a camera by her side. She’s even been known to pull off the side of the road to capture a moment she just can’t pass by. She jokes that because of this, she often travels alone!

These spur-of-the-moment photographs and her many others will be on display at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury as the featured artist for April. But this artist is no stranger to RWC. Not only has she held exhibits there before, but Fisher is also the RWC receptionist.

“Everybody wants to know when I’m retiring, so maybe they are telling me something,” she said laughing.

It doesn’t seem like she’s slowing down anytime soon, though, as she also still produces a calendar of her Northern Neck images every year, which she sells to friends, real estate agents, watermen and others.

As a native of Northern Neck, Fisher’s love for the area is evident in her work, which prominently features landscapes, barns, fishing and farming. Favorite haunts have been Tangier Island and Chincoteague. “There are a lot of things to take pictures of on Chincoteague … landscapes, the lighthouse, nature trails,” she said.

Residents and community members are invited to view Fisher’s photography exhibition from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily throughout April at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury’ Gallery Hall, 132 Lancaster Dr. in Irvington.