Discover the Tranquil Beauty of the San Juan Islands Nestled in the heart of the Puget Sound, Orcas Island beckons travelers with its rugged coastline, lush forests, and abundant wildlife. As I stepped off the ferry onto this enchanting isle, I felt an immediate sense of tranquility wash over me. Here’s a glimpse into my…
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The Trout Museum of Art offers an artist residency program. I learned to stop comparing my work to everyone else’s while participating in the artist residency program at the Trout Museum of Art. Finally, I focused on the work I was created to do. Visual storytelling is something I’ve been doing for nearly two decades,…
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Unique art is hard to find. I often ask myself “How can I serve?” and “What problems can I solve?” Well, here are my answers. Many of you know that Studio L has made an exciting transition over the last five years. Evolving from portrait and wedding photography to art and visual storytelling through travel…
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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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Always carrying my camera results in capturing inspiration when it hits. Art can be created anytime and anywhere even on the most mundane days. When I’m in the present moment, I notice subtleties overlooked by the casual observer. This is what I love most about creativity, it hits when you least expect it. I thrive…
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Three years ago I wrote about my dreaded life question. What do I want to be when I grow up? I realized the importance of that original blog post while attempting to edit it. That post is part of my story and I can’t change it, so why try. After reflecting on how far I’ve…
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Amsterdam Fine Art Photography Bicycles surround me, weaving in and out of traffic. Boats tour the historic canals. Amsterdam is known for the red-light district and cannabis coffee shops. Endless opportunities for a fine art photographer. I wander into this flower shop and gaze at the bouquets of color surrounding me. Inspiration hits hard. It’s…
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I approach the serene Canoe Bay organic garden with wonderment. Deer roam near the fence as I open the gate. Walking through the Canoe Bay organic garden is pure serenity. A true gift indeed. This garden offers silence, which is a form of therapy and meditation for me. Creativity is unleashed in the silence. Perched…
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An inspirational coffeehouse conversation made me realize something. I’m not alone on this journey and either are you. Just when I feel alone and think I’m the only one struggling to figure things out, the inspirational coffeehouse conversation helps put things in perspective. For 20 years, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when…
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“Happier than a pig in shit,” I said. I said that out loud after touring the Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. As my husband and I were sampling our beer, the words slipped out before my tiny filter could catch them. Laughter rose from my inner most being and it felt so good. Learning…
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