William Plante or William D. Plante is from the Detroit area. Back in the late 1980's, William D. Plante was hired to take photographs from around the United States and beyond. The Limited Editions were then marketed to corporations for wall decor in offices and homes. The collection was extensive. There were nature scenes, classic automobiles, and famous sites done all with a camera and different lenses. William Plante also was a painter and this influence has carried over to his photographic style.