Bank First Invests in More Than Finances: They Support Local Artists One Branch at a Time In an era where big corporations dominate, it’s refreshing to see a local bank making a meaningful impact both financially and artistically. Bank First is community-focused and they’re taking an innovative approach to supporting local artists by purchasing and…
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There’s a certain magic in wandering through Chicago with a film camera in hand. The weight of it, the click of the shutter, the patience required to see what develops-it all feels like a quiet rebellion against the instant gratification of the digital world. Today, Chicago is my canvas. I walk through the streets of…
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Silica For Your Home: How a 4th-Generation Business Supports Local Artists For over a century, Silica For Your Home has been a cornerstone of the community-a family-owned business that has evolved with the times while staying true to its roots. What started as a small shop in 1922 has now become a trusted name in…
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Sturgeon Spearing Tradition Since the 1950s The propane heater hums softly as it warms the inside of the shanty. But outside, the February wind sweeps across the frozen expanse of Lake Winnebago. Inside, my father sits gazing into the dark hole in the ice, just as he has since he was a boy in the…
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Inspiration Guides Amsterdam Fine Art Amsterdam is a city that begs to be photographed. The dreamy canals, the golden light reflecting off centuries-old townhouses, the quiet hum of bicycles passing over cobblestone bridges-everywhere you look, there’s a scene worthy of capturing. But as a fine art photographer, I wasn’t searching for the obvious. I wanted…
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Rediscovering the Past: A Journey Through an Artist Residency For many artists, an artist residency provides more than just a quiet space to create-it offers a rare opportunity to step back, reflect, and evolve. This was exactly the case for me as I embarked on a transformative residency experience at the Trout Museum of Art…
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Chasing the Unexpected: A Journey Through Oia and the Caldera of Santorini Santorini is a name that conjures images of whitewashed buildings, sapphire domes, and golden sunsets. But for me, the island is more than its postcard-perfect views. It’s a canvas of unexpected beauty, a place where the unplanned and overlooked moments tell the most…
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Switzerland Fine Art Photography on Wanderlust Wednesdays Life is a whirlwind-constant schedules, endless to-dos, and little time to breathe. But every now and then, I step away from the familiar and into the unknown, wandering through new places in search of something deeper. Travel has become my therapy, a way to reconnect with who I…
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Energy Acupuncture & Wellness Founder Samantha Hotchkiss Every photograph is a doorway into the soul, a glimpse into their creative process, their struggles, and their triumphs. My mission as a photographer goes far beyond capturing beautiful images. I am dedicated to telling the stories behind them. Through my lens and contemplative interviews, I bring the…
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The current wildfires in Los Angeles are forcing me to reflect deeply on the role of art in times of crisis. As a travel photographer, I’ve always sought to capture the beauty, culture, and spirit of places around the world through my lens. Photographers are storytellers, after all. For me, travel photography isn’t about postcard-perfect…
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