Acropolis of Athens Greece

By laura / April 24, 2024 /

A journey to ancient splendor: Athens, Greece and the Acropolis Embark on a journey of discovery as we trace the footsteps of ancient civilization through the historic streets of Athens, Greece.  From the bustling metropolis to the awe-inspiring ruins of the Parthenon and Acropolis, prepare to be transported back in time to a world of…

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Wanderlust Wednesdays Travel Series

By laura / April 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Wanderlust Wednesdays Travel Series

Welcome to Wanderlust Wednesdays by Studio L Wanderlust Wednesdays is an intimate look into our travel diaries.  Here we will be sharing our personal accounts of our travels, documenting experiences, observations and reflections during the journeys.  This travel series serves as a record of the places visited, the people encountered, and the adventures embarked upon.…

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Creative Entrepreneurship With Studio L

By laura / January 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Creative Entrepreneurship With Studio L

It’s now or never for this creative entrepreneurship journey. Two years ago at this time I was making the final arrangements for my two-week solo travel adventure to France.  I can’t believe it’s been two years already.  You may be wondering why I haven’t yet shared all my adventures while I was in France in…

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Treffert Studios Photography Instructor

By laura / January 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Treffert Studios Photography Instructor

Smartphone photography workshops now being offered at Treffert Studios. These workshops will teach the fundamentals of basic photography and composition techniques.  You will learn how to make great photographs using a smartphone and learn editing techniques using a variety of apps.  Turn your photographs into works of art then share and print the creations during…

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Chateau Orquevaux Artist Residency

By laura / February 24, 2022 / Comments Off on Chateau Orquevaux Artist Residency

Chateau Orquevaux is located in the heart of the French countryside. The majority of my stay will be at Chateau Orquevaux, which is located in the Champaign region of France.  After nearly four hours of driving from Charles de Gaulle, I pull up to the chateau just in time to attend the champaign reception.  This…

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Leica M6 35mm Film Camera

By laura / December 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Leica M6 35mm Film Camera

German engineering attracted me to Leica and convinced me to buy a Leica M6. My Leica M6 never disappoints.  This 35mm rangefinder film camera helps me get back to the basics of why I fell in love with photography in the first place. My goal as an artist is to teach you how to see.…

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Fine Art Photography Degree Is Not A Waste

By laura / December 15, 2021 /

Negative comments about my useless fine art photography degree are nonstop. “Why would you be interested in learning about film photography when it’s on the brink of extinction?” they ask.  This is a question I hear and contemplate nearly every day. Twenty years later, I’m still photographing film. I love it as much as I…

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Eiffel Tower Paris France Photography

By laura / November 17, 2021 /

I couldn’t visit Paris, France without a trip to the Eiffel Tower. But, my next trip to France will look different than my first.  Rather than spending the majority of my time in Paris, I’ll be exploring more of the Burgundy region southeast of Paris. I’ve traveled solo before, but never internationally. I believe the best…

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Elkhart Lake Wisconsin Vacation

By laura / July 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Elkhart Lake Wisconsin Vacation

I was a wanderer long before there was a hashtag for it.  Today, I wander around Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. I’m fascinated with American resort towns gone quiet.  There’s more to Elkhart Lake than the hustle and bustle of their busy season.  This is what Elkhart Lake looks like when it goes to sleep.  The streets…

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Honey And Ace Art Exhibition

By laura / May 19, 2021 / Comments Off on Honey And Ace Art Exhibition

Jordan had the courage to chase a dream, Honey And Ace is the result. I met Jordan while she was working as a kitchen and bathroom set designer for the Kohler Company.  After she made the brave decision to become her own boss and start Honey And Ace, I asked if she would do me…

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