Marco Island Center for the Arts Presents Photography Exhibition
Published on May 28, 2026
Traditional Film Photography Exhibition Runs June 2026 in La Petite Galerie
Marco Island, FL – May 28, 2026 - Marco Island Center for the Arts is proud to present an exhibition of traditional film photography by Markus Hennig in the La Petite Galerie, on display June 1 through June 23, 2026. A Gallery Reception with the artist will take place Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Originally from Germany, Hennig first visited Southwest Florida in the early 1990s and was immediately captivated by the beauty of the region’s natural landscapes. While volunteering and later interning at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, he spent much of his modest intern stipend on film and gasoline, traveling throughout the area to photograph the environment that inspired him.
Entirely self-taught, Hennig worked exclusively with traditional film photography and darkroom development rather than digital processes. Influenced by renowned landscape photographer Clyde Butcher, he experimented with shutter speeds in the field and exposure techniques in the darkroom to create atmospheric landscape images rooted in patience, craftsmanship, and observation.
“Working with film requires intention,” says Hennig. “The process of capturing and developing each image by hand becomes part of the artwork itself.”
Today, Hennig has worked for more than 20 years as an Environmental Specialist with Collier County, monitoring sea turtle nests and helping preserve Southwest Florida’s fragile coastal ecosystems. His lifelong connection to nature is deeply reflected in his photography, which captures the quiet beauty and timeless character of Florida’s landscapes.
This special exhibition in La Petite Galerie celebrates not only the artistry of analog photography, but also a personal and environmental connection to the Southwest Florida wilderness.
The Gallery Reception on Tuesday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. offers guests the opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about his traditional photographic process and inspirations.
For additional information about exhibitions and events at Marco Island Center for the Arts, visit https://www.marcoislandart.org/ or call 239-394-4221.
About Marco Island Center for the Arts
Marco Island Center for the Arts brings a wide variety of arts to its community through art exhibitions, engaging educational programs for adults and children and a diverse assortment of events. The Arts Center Theatre offers both produced and presented theater productions as well as other live entertainment. The Art Center and its theater serve as professional and financial drivers for visual and performing artists and educators through exhibition, performance and teaching opportunities while being a catalyst that fuels economic development, an understanding of cultural diversity and community cohesion.