Ahern Company Highlights Employees

By laura / October 5, 2022 / Comments Off on Ahern Company Highlights Employees

We are excited to bring you the Ahern Illuminating Women exhibition online. Each week, we will share two stories from the women highlighted in this illuminating project. Your journey through Ahern Illuminating Women begins now… Over the course of the last four months, Ahern has partnered with Juliane Troicki of Illuminating Project LLC and Laura…

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French Chef Marie of Orquevaux

By laura / August 10, 2022 / Comments Off on French Chef Marie of Orquevaux

Every photograph is a doorway into the soul of an artist, a glimpse into their creative process, their struggles, and their triumphs. My mission as a photographer goes far beyond capturing beautiful images.  I am dedicated to telling the stories behind them.  Through my lens and contemplative interviews, I bring the world of art to…

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Aamla Apparel by NK Creations

By laura / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Aamla Apparel by NK Creations

Aamla Apparel began as an idea which was simmering in Nidhi’s head for years. Eventually, the stars aligned and Aamla Apparel by NK Creations came to be. In spring of 2022, Nidhi traveled to India to pursue this idea of supporting families and their employment by utilizing her passion for fashion.  The pandemic left many…

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Alfred Düsseldorf MFA graduate Taylor Keister

By laura / July 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Alfred Düsseldorf MFA graduate Taylor Keister

Every photograph is a doorway into the soul of an artist, a glimpse into their creative process, their struggles, and their triumphs. My mission as a photographer goes far beyond capturing beautiful images.  I am dedicated to telling the stories behind them.  Through my lens and contemplative interviews, I bring the world of art to…

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Ziggy Attias Artist Residency Founder

By laura / April 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Ziggy Attias Artist Residency Founder

Every photograph is a doorway into the soul of an artist, a glimpse into their creative process, their struggles, and their triumphs. My mission as a photographer goes far beyond capturing beautiful images.  I am dedicated to telling the stories behind them.  Through my lens and contemplative interviews, I bring the world of art to…

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Champagne Region of France Inspires Me

By laura / March 23, 2022 / Comments Off on Champagne Region of France Inspires Me

The Champagne region of France offers beauty all around. I begin my morning by wandering around the Eglise Saint André Church in Orquevaux, which is located in the Champagne region of France.  A genuine smile greets me at the front door as the French language quietly lingers in the air.  I only hope to understand…

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Latin American Artist Otto Hernandez

By laura / March 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Latin American Artist Otto Hernandez

Every photograph is a doorway into the soul of an artist, a glimpse into their creative process, their struggles, and their triumphs. My mission as a photographer goes far beyond capturing beautiful images.  I am dedicated to telling the stories behind them.  Through my lens and contemplative interviews, I bring the world of art to…

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Build Community Through Storytelling in France

By laura / March 2, 2022 / Comments Off on Build Community Through Storytelling in France

I’m in France so I can build community through storytelling. It may have taken me longer than most to find my true passions, but once I began searching, I realized I was doing them all along.  A powerful moment happens when you realize you’re doing meaningful work that you were called to do.  One of…

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Chateau Orquevaux Artist Residency

By laura / February 24, 2022 / Comments Off on Chateau Orquevaux Artist Residency

Chateau Orquevaux is located in the heart of the French countryside. The majority of my stay will be at Chateau Orquevaux, which is located in the Champaign region of France.  After nearly four hours of driving from Charles de Gaulle, I pull up to the chateau just in time to attend the champaign reception.  This…

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Charles de Gaulle International Airport

By laura / February 22, 2022 / Comments Off on Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Mid-morning fog welcomed me to Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France. After exiting the aircraft, I follow my fellow passengers to baggage claim.  Next, I follow the signs which direct me toward my rental car.  Hopefully I wasn’t tricked into any unnecessary upgrades due to the language barrier.  The language barrier is real…

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