Eastman House photographer takes passion over salary

Daniel Wallace • Staff writer • October 12, 2008 Julia Kracke's career possibilities included everything from being a doctor to a teacher. It wasn't until her father put a camera in her hands on a family vacation that she found her true calling — photography. What do you do? I am the manager of exhibitions and program design at the George Eastman House. I organize, facilitate, create and oversee many of the public events for the museum. I also run my own photography company, Kracke photography, with my husband Kurtis Kracke. Why did you choose this route for yourself? I wanted to work in the arts, specifically photography. I knew growing up I was going to be in the arts. I need to be creative on a daily basis. My parents are both artists. My father, Del Unruh, is a scenic art designer for the University of Kansas and my... [read full story]