Hello and Welcome!

My name is Steven Lewis Madden, but please call me Steve.

I am a hikographer: One who captures photographs while hiking. In My Treks is my website that I continually update primarily with nature photos. Trek means “To walk a long distance, usually over land such as hills, mountains or forests.” Cambridge English Dictionary

I was born December 1957 in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

I earned my B.S. in Communications from The University of Tennessee where I took my first photography class. My marketing communications career began in 1982 at East Tennessee Automobile Club. My contributions to the AAA association spanned 30 years. I also served as Crown Financial Ministries local director and In Touch Ministries ambassador between 2000 and 2006.

After I retired from AAA in 2021, I began almost full time to pursue my passion for exploring nature. I proudly present some of my wondrous experiences to you!

In My Treks is different from all other art collections. How? I share with you details about how and where I captured each photograph. Why? So you can enjoy a similar experience, either in person or virtually through my work.

I hope you will experience joy and awe as you browse my Collections. And I trust you will be inspired to explore nature’s wonders for yourself.

Feel free to contact me! I welcome your comments and questions about my photographs and experiences. IMPORTANT: Include the six-digit PhotoCode if you reference a specific photograph.

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