Vancouver British Columbia Film Photography

By laura / July 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Vancouver British Columbia Film Photography

Call Me Old-Fashioned | Travel Diaries From Vancouver, British Columbia I stand at the edge of a quiet overlook in Vancouver with my film camera in hand.  Before me, a panorama of snow-capped peaks stretches across the horizon.  Their grandeur is impossible to hold in a single frame, but I try anyway. I planned this…

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Jay Pritzker Pavilion Live Music in Chicago

By laura / July 9, 2025 /

Steel, Sound & Soul: A Night with Ray LaMontagne and David Gray at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion Some people chase concerts for the setlist, I chase them for the setting.  As a music and architecture enthusiast, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago was the perfect outdoor amphitheater to see Ray LaMontagne and David Gray. The…

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Volendam Netherlands Offers Perfect Day Trip

By laura / June 25, 2025 / Comments Off on Volendam Netherlands Offers Perfect Day Trip

Seventeen Years Later: A Honeymoon in Europe Seventeen years ago, I wandered the cobbled streets of Volendam, a charming Dutch fishing village nestled along the shores of the IJsselmeer.  It was our honeymoon, a time of new beginnings, and with a camera in hand, I was ready to document the beauty of a place that…

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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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Palace Of Versailles France

By laura / April 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Palace Of Versailles France

The Palace of Versailles: A Majestic Symbol of France’s Royal Heritage The Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous and opulent palaces in the world, symbolizing the grandeur and extravagance of the French monarchy.  Located about 12 miles southwest of Paris, this UNESCO World Heritage site attracts millions of visitors each year, eager…

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Elkhart Lake Wisconsin At Dawn

By laura / March 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Elkhart Lake Wisconsin At Dawn

Elkhart Lake at Dawn: A Solitary Stroll The town of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, still sleeps as I step onto its quiet streets with a camera in hand.  In these early hours, a hush makes the world feel untouched.  I wander the historic streets and admire the vintage storefronts, my footsteps the only sound on the…

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Ancient Epidaurus Theater

By laura / March 19, 2025 / Comments Off on Ancient Epidaurus Theater

Ancient Epidaurus Theater: A Timeless Marvel of Greece Nestled in the heart of the Peloponnese, the ancient Epidaurus theater is one of Greece’s most awe-inspiring historical sites.  Renowned for its perfect acoustics and elegant symmetry, this theater has stood the test of time, captivating visitors for over two millennia.  Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an…

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Chicago Film Photography

By laura / February 12, 2025 / Comments Off on Chicago Film Photography

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 rebellion against the instant gratification of the digital world.  Today, Chicago is my canvas. I walk through the streets of…

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Amsterdam Fine Art Photography

By laura / February 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Amsterdam Fine Art Photography

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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Santorini Greece Travel Photography

By laura / January 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Santorini Greece Travel Photography

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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