"Jenny Kirchner, a native of Idyllwild, Southern California, is a renowned photographer whose work has won recognition on regional, state, and national levels. Since discovering her passion for photography at age 13, Jenny's journey has taken her from winning a scholarship from the North American Nature Photography Association to working with leading nature photographers worldwide. Embarking on a career in photojournalism in her early twenties with the Idyllwild Town Crier, Jenny has spent over 15 years capturing her community's highs and lows through her lens. Her coverage of the 2013 Mountain Fire drew national attention, landing her an interview with Wolf Blitzer on his show ""The Situation Room."" In 2023, a decade after the Mountain Fire, Jenny stepped into a new venture - authoring her first book, ""Idyllwild Wildfire Photo Chronicles."" This gripping compilation of images encapsulates the fire's destructive impact and the bravery of those who fought it. Jenny continues to share her evocative photography through her books and her work, which can be explored at www.jennykphoto.com."