To look through Jane Moorman’s camera is to see the world not just as it is, but as it feels. Her lens doesn’t simply capture landscapes or architecture; it tells stories of life, legacy, and discovery. From the golden skies of Africa to the glacial peaks of Switzerland and the marble halls of America’s historic statehouses, Jane’s journey as a photographer and storyteller is a global odyssey of beauty, history, and human connection. Her books, including Birds of Africa, African Safari, Top of Europe: Switzerland Alps via Cogwheel Railways., California State Capitol, Great Lakes Lighthouses, and Ohio State Capitol, together form an extraordinary portrait of a life lived in pursuit of light, meaning, and memory.
Jane’s story begins in the wilds of East Africa, where Birds of Africa takes flight. Over an 18-day adventure through Kenya and Tanzania, she photographed more than 40 bird species in their natural habitats. None of her shots were staged; every image, from the regal African Fish Eagle to the iridescent Lilac-breasted Roller, was captured in motion, alive with spontaneity. The book embodies her early philosophy as a photographer: that true art comes from patience, instinct, and respect for the moment.
Her follow-up, African Safari, deepened that vision. Traveling the same landscapes, she shifted her focus from birds to the broader rhythm of wildlife, including lions resting in the shade, elephants bathing, and giraffes grazing beneath the acacias. The book combines photography with narrative and even includes QR code links to short videos, immersing readers in the experience of being there. Through her eyes, Africa’s wilderness becomes both a place of beauty and a mirror for our shared curiosity and wonder.
From Africa’s vast plains, Jane’s journey climbed into the Alps in the Top of Europe: Switzerland Alps via Cogwheel Railways. Here, she traded dust for snow and instinct for elevation. Her photographs of cogwheel trains ascending Mount Pilatus, Jungfraujoch, and Gornergrat capture the delicate balance between human innovation and nature’s majesty. For Jane, these moments symbolized more than travel. They reflected humankind’s ongoing dialogue with the landscape.
Back home in America, she turned her lens toward history. In the California State Capitol and the Ohio State Capitol, she explored how architecture tells the story of a people. Through Minerva’s watchful gaze in California’s rotunda and the dome-less cupola of Ohio’s Greek Revival masterpiece, she uncovered symbols of wisdom, identity, and resilience. Each photograph reveals that buildings, like people, carry the spirit of their time.
Her most recent work, Great Lakes Lighthouses, brings her global exploration full circle. Traversing the coastlines of America’s inland seas, Jane visited 101 lighthouses, photographing 70 of them. Her images pay tribute to the endurance of those who built and maintained these towers, silent witnesses to both danger and hope.
Across continents, Jane Moorman’s photography captures a single truth: beauty resides in every story, whether told through feathers, stone, steel, or light. For anyone inspired by travel, history, or the quiet art of observation, exploring the world through Jane Moorman’s eyes is an experience not to be missed.
Explore Jane Moorman’s collection of books, available on Amazon.
Here are the links:
Birds of Africa: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN7Z8S3Z/.
African Safari: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ2649RZ.
Top of Europe: Switzerland Alps via Cogwheel Railways: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQW9FWRR.
California State Capitol: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1JS79L.
Ohio State Capitol: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJYVBK4.
Great Lakes Lighthouses: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVMCPL2Z.