Route 66 Arizona Photography

By laura / June 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Route 66 Arizona Photography

Wandering Route 66: Travel Diaries Through Arizona’s Historic and Quirky There’s something electric in the air when you’re cruising down Route 66 through Arizona.  It’s where the legendary highway comes alive with stories etched into the rusty and dusty backdrop, which feels like a movie set frozen in time.  For a photographer like me, Arizona’s…

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Hope And Help Together Executive Director Hilary Haskell

By laura / June 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Hope And Help Together Executive Director Hilary Haskell

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have profoundly shaped the lives of those around them. Each piece captures a…

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Leica M6 35mm Film Camera

By laura / June 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Leica M6 35mm Film Camera

Through the Viewfinder: Slowing Down with a Leica M6 There’s something magnetic about German engineering.  The precision, history, and intentionality behind every detail.  For me, as a film photographer, that magnetism pulled me straight toward the Leica M6. The Leica M6 not only captures images, but also helps me process the world around me.  It’s more…

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Sabamba Alpaca Ranch Volunteer Dianne Bergstrom

By laura / June 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Sabamba Alpaca Ranch Volunteer Dianne Bergstrom

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

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Hawaiian Islands Unplugged Adventures

By laura / June 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Hawaiian Islands Unplugged Adventures

The Art of Letting Go: Unplugged on the Hawaiian Islands There are moments in every life when the path forward suddenly becomes unclear.  For me, that moment arrived not in a studio or gallery, but barefoot on the shores of the Hawaiian Islands. I traveled to the islands to unplug from the hustle, social media,…

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Full Circle Community Farm Owner Heather Toman

By laura / June 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Full Circle Community Farm Owner Heather Toman

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

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