Documentary Film Photography

By laura / March 3, 2020 / Comments Off on Documentary Film Photography

My documentary film photography portrays real life. Many of you have been asking about my photography process.  With the opening reception of Illuminating Women behind us, I reflect on my decision to document this exhibition using my Leica M6 35mm camera.  For more reasons than one, it was the perfect choice. At the very early…

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Gallery Exhibition Opening Reception

By laura / February 25, 2020 / Comments Off on Gallery Exhibition Opening Reception

Our hearts are still smiling! Our gallery exhibition, Illuminating Women, opened February 20, 2020.  Each and every one of you helped to make this opening reception a success.  Juliane and I are beyond grateful for the community’s support.  This record-breaking attendance proved anything is possible. We want this gallery exhibition to illuminate YOU! Women are…

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Illuminating Women Announces Book Release

By laura / February 11, 2020 / Comments Off on Illuminating Women Announces Book Release

Order Illuminating Women: The Collection Today! I take any chance I get to visit a bookstore or the local library.  There’s nothing like the texture of the pages of a real book.  For this reason, we felt called to publish this book. Illuminating Women is a collaboration of journalism and documentary photography. The project combines…

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Art Garage Mission In Space Exhibition

By laura / January 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Art Garage Mission In Space Exhibition

After a lot of rejections, I notice a subject line in my inbox. It reads:  Mission to Space Acceptance! I’m excited to announce my acceptance into an art exhibition at The Art Garage. The Mission to Space exhibition will take place January 31 – March 29, 2020. The jurors chose four pieces from my aerial…

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Collaborating With Juliane Troicki

By laura / October 9, 2019 /

Juliane Troicki asked if I’d be interested in collaborating on an exhibition. After hearing her ideas, I knew this was the perfect opportunity for me.  Photographing inspiring women with my vision in mind.  What could be more fitting?  As a society, we need to learn how to support each other.  It’s important to recognize our…

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Wisconsin Lake Cottage Available For Rent

By laura / August 20, 2019 / Comments Off on Wisconsin Lake Cottage Available For Rent

Lakeglass Cottage is now booking accommodations along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This mid-century modern lake cottage is a new construction located near Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  It includes modern amenities, providing you with the conveniences of home.  Consider this a home away from home.  I dream about spending my days at this lake cottage. Waking to the…

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John Paul DeJoria At Kentucky Derby

By laura / May 8, 2019 / Comments Off on John Paul DeJoria At Kentucky Derby

Prepare yourself to capture moments like this at the Kentucky Derby. I captured this photograph of John Paul DeJoria and his wife, Eloise Broady DeJoria at the Derby in 2011. There’s no better place to people watch, than the infield of Churchill Downs. John Paul DeJoria quotes continue to inspire me. “The biggest hurdle is…

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Screen Time Maxed Out

By laura / May 1, 2019 / Comments Off on Screen Time Maxed Out

Go ahead and judge me for allowing my child to watch more than the recommended screen time. Trying to rid the head lice on a strong-willed four-year-old isn’t easy.  As a result, I allow her to watch shows on my iPad.  Let’s face it, sitting still for hours as I wash, rinse, rewash, rinse and…

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Overnight Success Does Not Exist

By laura / April 17, 2019 / Comments Off on Overnight Success Does Not Exist

Overnight success doesn’t exist. It’s days like today that I’m ready to throw in the towel, not only as an artist, but also as a mother.  This is VERY difficult for me to write about, but I want to be completely honest with you.  The one idea I continue to hold onto is the fact…

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