H Gay Allen is a former professional magazine editor, writer and photographer and has worked in scientific and healthcare arenas, honing her computer skills by managing projects for IBM and the CDC. She was also a “stringer” (writer and photographer) for USA Today newspaper. She has won many awards for her photography, and in 2013, presented her photography to the Art Partners of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA. She was juried into the Atlanta Maker Faire, Georgia Tech, celebrating those who innovate and create. She conducts critiques and portfolio reviews on a regular basis.