Welcome to the home of Gryphon Designs and Joseph Simmons Photography.

Started in 1997, Gryphon Designs is a small, private web design company which now specializes in helping Ruritan clubs get started online with their website.  Ruritan is a national rural civic organization founded in 1928.

Also making its home on this site is Joseph Simmons Photography.  Virginia native Joe Simmons has been dabbling in photography for a number of years and has recently turned his talents into the realm of the professional.  Mr. Simmons' award-winning photography has been featured in several national publications.  Prints of his work are also available.