Eiffel Tower Paris France Photography

By laura / October 30, 2024 /

Experience the Eiffel Tower Through the Eyes of an Artist Paris has long been a muse for photographers around the world, with one landmark in particular standing as its crown jewel: the Eiffel Tower.  As a travel photographer, the opportunity to capture this iconic symbol in the City of Light is both a challenge and…

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New York Street Photography Project

By laura / October 23, 2024 /

Wandering Through New York: The Life of a Street Photographer There’s a unique energy that pulses through New York City, a rhythm of life that few cities can match. For a street photographer armed with only a film camera, that energy becomes the perfect canvas.  As I quietly roam the streets, I capture the soul…

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Neuschwanstein Castle Bavaria Germany

By laura / October 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Neuschwanstein Castle Bavaria Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle: Bavaria’s Fairytale Icon Perched high on a rugged hill in the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most iconic and magical castles in the world.  With its romantic spires, turrets, and dreamy location amidst lush forests and snow-capped peaks, this 19th-century masterpiece looks like something straight out of a fairy tale. …

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Acadia National Park

By laura / October 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Acadia National Park

Exploring Acadia National Park: A Journey Through Coastal Beauty Nestled along the rugged coastline of Maine, Acadia National Park offers a breathtaking fusion of natural beauty, coastal landscapes, and rich history.  As one of the first national parks east of the Mississippi, Acadia boasts an array of scenic wonders that can captivate any traveler.  Whether…

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Sturgeon Spearing On Lake Winnebago

By laura / February 11, 2022 /

This is Red. Red has been sturgeon spearing since he was a boy in the 1950s.  He hasn’t missed a single year on the ice of Lake Winnebago since then.  The odds of spearing this prehistoric fish are slim, but that doesn’t deter him. The truth is, Red isn’t too concerned about spearing a sturgeon.…

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Mundane Days Inspire Photography Project

By laura / January 26, 2022 / Comments Off on Mundane Days Inspire Photography Project

Always carrying my camera results in capturing inspiration when it hits. Art can be created anytime and anywhere even on the most mundane days.  When I’m in the present moment, I notice subtleties overlooked by the casual observer. This is what I love most about creativity, it hits when you least expect it.  I thrive…

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Lake Michigan Cottage Vacation

By laura / January 19, 2022 / Comments Off on Lake Michigan Cottage Vacation

Our Lake Michigan cottage vacation was truly amazing. Fog moves in quickly, consuming us.  It’s late spring, but the chill in the air makes it feel otherwise.  We’re wrapped in blankets, head to toe.  Able to move just enough to sip our wine and tend to the fire.  Two cousins, a sister and me. Between…

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Guanacaste Costa Rica Nature Hike

By laura / January 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Guanacaste Costa Rica Nature Hike

Experience a unique perspective of Guanacaste, Costa Rica I capture my travels through the lens because I want to give you the opportunity to experience details which are often overlooked.  Quietly hiking though Guanacaste, Costa Rica is my kind of vacation.  The silence inspires and motivates me to learn more about the culture of Costa…

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Vintage Photography Inspires Fine Art

By laura / January 5, 2022 / Comments Off on Vintage Photography Inspires Fine Art

Nothing beats the nostalgia of vintage photography albums. Especially when they’re created by loved ones.  While admiring my grandmother’s vintage photography, I can’t help but wonder if my passion for art and travel came from her. I’m drawn to photography because it captures a single moment in time. The photos that hang on a refrigerator…

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Fine Art Photography Degree Is Not A Waste

By laura / December 15, 2021 /

Negative comments about my useless fine art photography degree are nonstop. “Why would you be interested in learning about film photography when it’s on the brink of extinction?” they ask.  This is a question I hear and contemplate nearly every day. Twenty years later, I’m still photographing film. I love it as much as I…

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