Ahern Company Highlights Employees

By laura / October 5, 2022 / Comments Off on Ahern Company Highlights Employees

We are excited to bring you the Ahern Illuminating Women exhibition online. Each week, we will share two stories from the women highlighted in this illuminating project. Your journey through Ahern Illuminating Women begins now… Over the course of the last four months, Ahern has partnered with Juliane Troicki of Illuminating Project LLC and Laura…

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French Chef Marie of Orquevaux

By laura / August 10, 2022 / Comments Off on French Chef Marie of Orquevaux

I’m passionate about building community through storytelling. Connections emerge each time I sit down to listen and share someone’s story. Storytelling through photography and the written word fulfills my lifelong desire to create work that matters.  I had the pleasure of meeting French chef Marie during my artist residency at Chateau Orquevaux in France. Meet Chef…

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Decorating Den Decorator Sally Herre

By laura / July 27, 2022 / Comments Off on Decorating Den Decorator Sally Herre

Sally Herre of Decorating Den Interiors possesses a can-do attitude. She is a lifelong learner who teaches us about the importance of serving our local community.  Sally is radiant and illuminating… Sally Herre Sally Herre grew up in Fond du Lac and loves living here. In addition to Fond du Lac, Sally has made a…

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Aamla Apparel by NK Creations

By laura / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Aamla Apparel by NK Creations

Aamla Apparel began as an idea which was simmering in Nidhi’s head for years. Eventually, the stars aligned and Aamla Apparel by NK Creations came to be. In spring of 2022, Nidhi traveled to India to pursue this idea of supporting families and their employment by utilizing her passion for fashion.  The pandemic left many…

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Alfred Düsseldorf MFA graduate Taylor Keister

By laura / July 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Alfred Düsseldorf MFA graduate Taylor Keister

I’m passionate about building community through storytelling. Connections emerge each time I sit down to listen and share someone’s story. Storytelling through photography and the written word fulfills my lifelong desire to create work that matters.  I had the pleasure of meeting Taylor Keister during our artist residency at Chateau Orquevaux in France.  After years of…

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Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs

By laura / May 6, 2022 / Comments Off on Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs

There’s no better place to people watch than the infield at the Kentucky Derby. One reason I create the work I do is because I want to show you a different side.  I see things differently and I’m here to not only show you what it looks like to be at the Kentucky Derby, but…

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Ziggy Attias Artist Residency Founder

By laura / April 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Ziggy Attias Artist Residency Founder

I’m passionate about building community through storytelling. Connections emerge each time I sit down to listen and share someone’s story. Storytelling through photography and the written word fulfills my lifelong desire to create work that matters.  Ziggy Attias is the founder of the Chateau Orquevaux artist residency; therefore, I had the privilege of hearing his…

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Champagne Region of France Inspires Me

By laura / March 23, 2022 / Comments Off on Champagne Region of France Inspires Me

The Champagne region of France offers beauty all around. I begin my morning by wandering around the Eglise Saint André Church in Orquevaux, which is located in the Champagne region of France.  A genuine smile greets me at the front door as the French language quietly lingers in the air.  I only hope to understand…

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Latin American Artist Otto Hernandez

By laura / March 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Latin American Artist Otto Hernandez

I’m passionate about building community through storytelling. Connections emerge each time I sit down to listen and share someone’s story.  Storytelling through photography and the written word fulfills my lifelong desire to create work that matters. Meet Latin American artist, Otto Hernandez… Otto Hernandez was born and raised in San Salvador, the capital of El…

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Build Community Through Storytelling in France

By laura / March 2, 2022 / Comments Off on Build Community Through Storytelling in France

I’m in France so I can build community through storytelling. It may have taken me longer than most to find my true passions, but once I began searching, I realized I was doing them all along.  One of my passions is to build community through storytelling.  A powerful moment happens when you realize you’re doing…

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