Don Mendenhall makes use of photographic fine art in his work in life coaching, art shows, and contemplative writings. There is an artist within everyone.

Conversations, with people while at art shows and galleries, become insightful as questions about a photograph's concept/context or the show's theme, develop into the stories of life. It is exciting that more and more people are looking at photography as an artistic expression.

Comments from those experiencing Essence Photography fine art:

"Don's images are smart and emotional. Each image seems to frame a moment of some long-traveled journey, a dream in progress, a flow of thought."

"Why do I feel like being a better person after experiencing these photographs?"

"Don's exhibits are like rowing through the memory of warm honesty."