Photos by Richard Brunstetter
Several years ago, Richard had a full-color gift book published, entitled, The Amish Quilt, which contained numerous Amish quilt designs and inspirational sayings. He also had a gift book called A Portrait of Amish Life, containing several of his photographs. In addition to the gift books, Richard had two perpetual calendars, The Simple Life, and Amish Inspirations, filled with sayings, Scriptures, and quotes. They also included numerous photos he had taken in Amish country.
Richard Brunstetter became interested in photography when he studied with his father-in-law, a professional photographer. After Richard’s wife, Wanda, began writing about the Amish, it was only natural that he would use his talent in photography to capture the Amish way of life.
Prior to Richard’s passing, he and Wanda visited many Amish communities around the country. Richard’s love and respect for the Amish way of life was conveyed in his beautiful photographs.
