Amsterdam Fine Art Photography Bicycles surround me, weaving in and out of traffic. Boats tour the historic canals. Amsterdam is known for the red-light district and cannabis coffee shops. Endless opportunities for a fine art photographer. I wander into this flower shop and gaze at the bouquets of color surrounding me. Inspiration hits hard. It’s…
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Photographing Adventures on the Farm at Cristo Rey Ranch is rewarding work. I attend this event with my children each year. When I was asked to document Adventures on the Farm through my lens, I happily obliged. As a freelance photographer, it’s fulfilling to accept jobs that feel right and declining those that don’t. Clearly,…
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We’re off to Supai, Arizona. Or should I say abandoned Arizona? I pull out the map from the glove box and open it with excitement. We’re traveling from Kingman heading east on the open road of Route 66. “Take a left, we’ll reach Supai in 64 miles,” I say. We drive for miles, thinking our…
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Riding the gondola toward the peak of Mount Pilatus resembles my life. Anticipation isn’t the only thing that rises as we near the summit of Mount Pilatus. The fog becomes dense, resulting in little to no visibility. I traveled Switzerland thirteen years ago. Hence, photographing fog for over a decade. But it wasn’t until recently…
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I was a wanderer long before there was a hashtag for it. Today, I wander around Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. I’m fascinated with American resort towns gone quiet. There’s more to Elkhart Lake than the hustle and bustle of their busy season. This is what Elkhart Lake looks like when it goes to sleep. The streets…
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If a gallery won’t represent me as an artist photographer, I’ll represent myself. This is an ambitious goal, but anything is possible with the right mindset. Nothing can stop a person with a strong faith and belief that all things are possible. Building a successful business as an artist photographer is not only possible, it’s…
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My passion lies in the art of film photography. Getting back to the basics of photography keeps me in the industry. I’m currently removed from portrait and wedding photography, but remain involved in the medium of fine art film photography. After more than a decade in business, it’s time to focus on the area of…
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I’m a small-town Wisconsin artist. Finally, I admit this and it makes me proud to look back and see how far I’ve come. The process of becoming an artist was challenging for me because it lacked encouragement. “You can’t just be an artist,” they stated. I’ve heard this statement all my life and actually believed…
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I stroll through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana. This New Orleans fine art film photography proves my love for this city. Amazing music, food and culture surrounds me. Inspiration hits more with each visit. I photographed New Orleans with my vintage 35mm camera. Obviously, I don’t believe in updating photography equipment each time…
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“Happier than a pig in shit,” I said. I said that out loud after touring the Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. As my husband and I were sampling our beer, the words slipped out before my tiny filter could catch them. Laughter rose from my inner most being and it felt so good. Learning…
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