Darryl R. Beers

Born in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 1949, I spent my childhood close to the Great Lakes. With time, my love of the Lakes and Nature evolved into a career as a self-taught outdoor photographer. I spent more than two decades wandering and photographing all the Great Lakes, their Lighthouses, and all the bordering states—capturing the essence and the natural beauty of this unique region. I was fortunate to have my photographs featured in myriad regional, national, and international publications via books, magazines, calendars, cards, murals, and much more.

Approximately twenty-three years ago, I became interested in writing and began authoring a book I titled, Driving to Paris—an autobiographical fiction novel. The story chronicles the journey of Roger Johnson, a recently divorced, down-on-his-luck, 36-year-old who takes a job driving cab in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His peculiar and intimate experiences lead to a dramatic change in his life.

With photography being my predominant career, I was not able to finalize Driving to Paris for publication until 2024. As my dad once told me, “The good things in life take time.”