Trahern Cook Creative Director

Trahern has always been an artist. During a televised interview with one of Columbia, SC's most honored news personalities, Trahern publicly acknowledged his desire to commit his life to the pursuit of Art as both a career and passion. He was 7. The Interviewer was Mr. Knowzit. He then held one fist to his eye and cranked the other fist as he helped Mr. Knowzit start the cartoon. (His hand cranking motion was in reverse, confirming he was truly an artist.)

After attending the SC Governor's School for the Arts, Trahern went on to study at Rhode Island School of Art and Design and Ringling School of Art and Design where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1992. Trahern worked as a Freelance Illustrator in Nashville, Tennessee before moving back to his hometown where he continues to write, illustrate, and paint. His illustrations have been featured in editorial magazines and childrens books, on retail products for major retail chains, and on CD covers. His art has been presented in local galleries and shows and his prints have been sold all over the States.

Trahern lives on the outskirts of Columbia, SC with his wife, Lori, and his two children, Mazie Fran and Walt. He welcomes visitors who have the time to enjoy a tall glass of iced tea and listen to a few of his stories by the campfire.

Clients include Publix Supermarkets, LifeWay Resources, Pamplin Music, Dalmatian Press, Highlights Magazine, Scholastic, Harcourt Publishing, Gospel Advocate, The Hartford Courant, FBI National Academy, Columbia Metropolitan Magazine and many more.

Recent exhibitions include Columbia Museum of Art Education Gallery, 300 Senate Gallery, 80808 Gallery, South Carolina State Fair Merit Award Winner.

Jason Jenks Photography

Jason is our resident Photographer and Tech Support only he lives 500 miles away. Thank goodness for email.

Lori Cook Creative Producer 

Lori enjoys working with the Studio Campfire Team to create inviting atmospheres at home.

She has a Masters of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education and Masters in Library and Information Science. Currently, Lori is the Job Readiness Trainer at the Job Center of the Richland County Public Library. Her many hats past and present include freelance writer, personal chef and caterer, event planner, national cooking competition finalist, photographer, volunteer program coordinator, home educator, graphic designer, and Latin teacher. She's good to have around.

“To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.” Samuel Johnson

Mazie Cook Creative Producer

Mazie is the most amazing teenager on the planet. She could absolutely run the world and we would all be better for it. Besides being incredibly creative, she is the ultimate caregiver. She is a baby-sitter in training so give her a jingle if you have a little one to look after. Mazie has recieved awards and accolades for her creative endeavors but we love her because, although we do not know how she managed it, she hung the moon.

Walt Cook Art Director in Training

Walt has been directing us since he was 18 months old. Whether we're assisting him with a project, perusing one of his countless portfolios, or wondering why on earth he's wearing ski goggles and underoos on his head, Walt is our constant reminder that all God's children were born to create. His work is prolific as well as provocative, proactive, pro-guns, and pro-wierd. Also award-winning, Walt's work has fascinated friends and family for years. If Mazie is going to rule the world, Walt will be the diabolical evil genius with a penchont for world domination except that he could never do evil, he'd only be in it for all the cool stuff.