Who We Are

Anne Connor
Photographer

Anne Connor is a photographer and writer who spends much of her free time kicking around America's coasts and the Driftless Area of SW Wisconsin. On weekdays, Anne creates stories for publications as diverse as Brava Magazine, the Wisconsin State Journal and AAA Living. On weekends, she can be found at the family farm, usually barefoot, but only occasionally pregnant. She thrives in her garden and in the woods, where she spends time with her family, friends, and Labrador retrievers. She is rarely without her camera scaling rock outcroppings, climbing through brambles, and more to bring these photos your way. In 2006, Anne opened Driftless Studio, a gallery that celebrates nature by featuring outdoor photography plus select pieces of jewelry and home decor. Anne's goal, whether through her photography or writing, is to evoke a mood, a laugh or a trip down your own memory lane. She uses texture, color, and light to convey her belief that nature is everywhere, if only we will open our eyes and see it.

Samantha Winkler
Retail Marketing Intern

Sammi Winkler combines her knowledge of Anne’s photography and Driftless retail products with a fabulous demeanor to provide outstanding customer service to clients of Driftless Studio.
As a Retail Marketing Intern, Sammi helps coordinate exhibits and community-based photo contests. She drafts Driftless Studio newsletters and other marketing initiatives. Originally from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Sammi is currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Communication Arts.

Nikki Burns
Retail Associate

Nikki Burns is the newest addition to the Driftless Studio Team, bringing us laughter and smiles wherever she goes. In her primary job as a kindergarten teacher, Nikki creates and inspires. Here at Driftless Studio, she shares her infectious personality while she also (ital) creates and inspires! Please welcome Nikki to our team.

Debby de Vasconcelos Bortoletti
Administrative Intern

Debby Bortoletti, a native of Brazil, is an integral part of the Driftless Studio team. Involved since the gallery's inception, Debby's organizational skills and on-task qualities make her an ideal assistant. Debby is responsible for processing inventory, working with customers, and keeping us all on track! Debby is a junior in the undergraduate business program at Edgewood College. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Peter, and her many friends.

Ashlie Brophy
Graphic Designer

Ashlie Brophy joined our team as a graphic designer, and has been instrumental in the development of new "Peace" products, which have proven wildly popular! As a graphic designer and artist, Ashlie helps the Driftless team with branding, logo design, newsletter and brochure creation and new product design. We are delighted to have Ashlie on board!