Marla Keown picked up her first Digital SLR after returning home from a tour in Iraq in 2004 as a truck driver in the Army Reserves. Marla’s time overseas truly opened her eyes to the world and she’s been sharing those views ever since. Marla officially became a photojournalist for the Army Reserves in 2008 where she traveled around the globe capturing the lives and moments of those around her. From Romania to Hawaii and Alaska, Marla spent her travels studying the art of photojournalism and constantly improving her skill set.