Leica M6 35mm Film Camera

By laura / December 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Leica M6 35mm Film Camera

German engineering attracted me to Leica and convinced me to buy a Leica M6. My Leica M6 never disappoints.  This 35mm rangefinder film camera helps me get back to the basics of why I fell in love with photography in the first place. My goal as an artist is to teach you how to see.…

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Wisconsin Artist Ken Voigt

By laura / July 21, 2021 / Comments Off on Wisconsin Artist Ken Voigt

This is the story of how Ken Voigt of Freedom Ink became a Wisconsin artist. Decades ago, Ken was working with a local printer when he was exposed to a degreasing solvent.  This exposure caused damage to his central nervous system resulting in tremors.  After rounds of various medications, Ken experienced memory lose resembling amnesia. …

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Progress Not Perfection

By laura / June 10, 2021 /
Pregnant Self Portrait Laura Schneider

Progress not perfection, it’s my mantra. Not only for this year, but every year moving forward. 2017 was a life-changing year for me.  Once I realized that my plan wasn’t going as planned, I let go of all the plans.  God had a bigger plan for my life.  This process isn’t easy, but we must…

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Honey And Ace Art Exhibition

By laura / May 19, 2021 / Comments Off on Honey And Ace Art Exhibition

Jordan had the courage to chase a dream, Honey And Ace is the result. I met Jordan while she was working as a kitchen and bathroom set designer for the Kohler Company.  After she made the brave decision to become her own boss and start Honey And Ace, I asked if she would do me…

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Artist Photographer Refuses Mediocrity

By laura / October 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Artist Photographer Refuses Mediocrity

I love the art of photography. For one, it forces me to be in the present moment.  With camera in hand and the viewfinder held to my eye, the process of photographing opens my eyes to the world around me.  I’m an artist photographer. Secondly, it often forces me out of my comfort zone.  I…

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Fond du Lac Public Library

By laura / August 12, 2020 / Comments Off on Fond du Lac Public Library

What better time than the present to illuminate one librarian from the Fond du Lac Public Library. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. My children and I love books so we visit the public library often.  We are fortunate to have these resources in the Fond du Lac community…

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Organ Donation Advocate Jodi Schmidt

By laura / August 6, 2020 / Comments Off on Organ Donation Advocate Jodi Schmidt

What better time than the present to illuminate advocates for organ donation. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. I’m inspired by all who follow their heart.  Jodi did just that which lead her to organ donation, Jodi is illuminating… Jodi Schmidt Jodi Schmidt grew up in beautiful St. Cloud. …

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Lifelong Learner Mary Ann Winter

By laura / August 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Lifelong Learner Mary Ann Winter

Mary Ann Winter is a lifelong learner who illuminates the Fond du Lac community. We are sharing the Illuminating Women exhibition online so you can feel inspired.  Mary Ann’s persistence and optimism is motivating all who cross her path.  Mary Ann is illuminating… Mary Ann Winter Mary Ann Winter grew up on a small family…

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Support Local Farmers Of Wisconsin

By laura / July 27, 2020 / Comments Off on Support Local Farmers Of Wisconsin

What better time than the present to support local farmers. We are sharing the Illuminating Women exhibition online so you can feel inspired.  It’s important to support local farmers because they nourish our minds, bodies and souls.  Colleen Lubbert of Lubbert’s Farm is doing just that.  She is illuminating… Colleen Lubbert Colleen Lubbert owns and…

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Agnesian Healthcare Pathologist Nidhi Kumar

By laura / July 20, 2020 / Comments Off on Agnesian Healthcare Pathologist Nidhi Kumar

What better time than the present to illuminate our beautiful community. Agnesian HealthCare Pathologist Nidhi Kumar lights up a room with her smile and optimism.  Nidhi is a ray of sunshine, she is illuminating… Nidhi Kumar In 1997, Nidhi Kumar followed her husband from India to the United States, early in her medical training.  After…

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