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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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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Elkhart Lake Wisconsin Vacation

By laura / July 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Elkhart Lake Wisconsin Vacation

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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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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Artist Residency At Trout Museum of Art

By laura / April 21, 2021 / Comments Off on Artist Residency At Trout Museum of Art

The artist residency at the Trout Museum of Art is forcing me into action. Now that I’m halfway through the artist residency, I can see how far I’ve come.  Not only in the last six weeks, but in the last two decades of life as an artist. TMA’s artist residency is forcing me out of…

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Club 44 Dedication In Mount Calvary Wisconsin

By laura / November 25, 2020 /

Life doesn’t always go as planned, the Club 44 Foundation is proof of that. 2020 doesn’t look like we thought it would, but each of us has something to be grateful for.  This season of life has taught me to slow down and appreciate the little things in life.  The cancellations and additional time spent…

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August Haven Exhibits Local Artists

By laura / August 25, 2020 / Comments Off on August Haven Exhibits Local Artists

August Haven supports local artists. And I’m so grateful they do.  As an artist and photographer, I’m honored to have my work on display at August Haven.  A portion of my Living In The Fog series is exhibited as a gallery wall.  August Haven’s talented designers arranged furniture around my photographs resulting in a warm…

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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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