Medieval Paris Creates New Beginning

By laura / July 5, 2018 /

Medieval Paris creates a new beginning for me. Studio L Photography was founded in 2007, but in reality, it was born in the magic of the darkroom.  That’s where I discovered the artist in me, amid the developing trays and finished photographs hung to dry.  While spending the first 10 years in business as a…

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Wisconsin Cabin On July Fourth

By laura / July 4, 2018 /

Visiting our Wisconsin cabin on July fourth is one of my favorite things to do. Now that we’re a family of five, it’s SO hard to escape the duties of being a mom to three youngsters.  There’s endless laundry and dishes.  Can’t neglect the grocery shopping, meal prep and cooking.  My children eat more than…

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Michigan Avenue Chicago Man Named Rocky

By laura / July 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Michigan Avenue Chicago Man Named Rocky

Michigan Avenue Chicago Man Named Rocky This is Rocky’s story: His sign reads, “Hi, I’m Rocky.  Me and my friend lost everything in a fire.  Anything helps us get on our paws & feet again.  God bless & thank you.” Rocky’s landlords weren’t appropriately fixing the problems in his home.  This resulted in a fire.…

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John Besh Crème Brûlée Recipe

By laura / July 2, 2018 / Comments Off on John Besh Crème Brûlée Recipe

I LOVE John Besh’s crème brûlée recipe! AND there’s only 5 ingredients, all of which are unhealthy and delicious.  Look at the bright side, you can pronounce all of them. The 5 ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 quart heavy cream 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 vanilla bean, split 10 egg yolks  Preheat oven to 350º.  Use…

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Acadia National Park

By laura / July 1, 2018 / Comments Off on Acadia National Park

The roads of Acadia National Park lead somewhere. I love this quote from Lewis Carroll, “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” I never used to view this quote as an abstract one.  Finally, I realize its irony. At first, I understood it as the importance of always…

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Urban Fuel Conversation

By laura / May 21, 2018 /

It was an unexpected Urban Fuel conversation that made my day. I walk into Urban Fuel Coffee House on this rainy, spring day.  It’s cold and damp outside, but cozy and inviting inside.  I’m greeted with smiles and offered a glass of water.  “Regular or cucumber infused?” they ask. Infused please.  I order my usual…

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Kohler Waters Spa Day

By laura / May 7, 2018 / Comments Off on Kohler Waters Spa Day

A day spent at the Kohler Water Spa is a day well spent. I schedule a day at the Kohler Waters Spa several times each year.  This particular spa day just happened to be two weeks before my due date.  There isn’t a better reason to get a maternity massage.  The only reason, I guess.  This…

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Door County Vacation | Wisconsin Fine Art Photography

By laura / June 17, 2015 / Comments Off on Door County Vacation | Wisconsin Fine Art Photography

Last September, my husband, son and I went on vacation to Door County in Wisconsin. We made some wonderful memories, and I wanted to share them with you.

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Winter Great Wolf Lodge Wisconsin Dells Vacation

By laura / May 13, 2014 /

The Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells was the perfect choice for our winter vacation. It was so nice to be able to spend the quality time with our children and friends, while staying in a suite. I was happy to be able to capture these memories in photographs.

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Earth Day 2014

By laura / April 22, 2014 / Comments Off on Earth Day 2014

Today is Earth Day, April 22, 2014. There are many changes I would like to see happen to make everyday Earth Day. This year I’d like to see each and everyone of us focus on eliminating the purchase of bottled water.  Not only will this reduce the plastic waste in landfills, but we will be…

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