Carey Case, of Wild Iris Photography, held a reception to display her photos taken throughout 2018 on Friday at Firelight Gallery & Framing.

At the end of each year, Case identifies themes in her photography that interests her and holds a reception. This year's themes included mist in trees, landscapes surrounding Petersburg and the Stikine Flats.

"I love Southeast [Alaska]," said Case. "That's basically my inspiration."

She is a self taught photographer who has been interested in photography her whole life. In the past four years, her skill level with a camera has risen to professiona...