Fred The Tree On Seven Mile Bridge

By laura / August 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Fred The Tree On Seven Mile Bridge

Fred the Tree: The Lone Survivor of Seven Mile Bridge When driving along the famous Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys, you’ll pass a curious sight that seems almost out of place.  A lone Australian pine tree grows defiantly from the old, crumbling section of the bridge.  This solitary tree, affectionately known as Fred…

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Milwaukee Brewers Baseball At Miller Park

By laura / August 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Milwaukee Brewers Baseball At Miller Park

Capturing Nostalgia: Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park There’s something magical about walking into a ballpark on a late-summer afternoon.  The smell of hot dogs and popcorn in the air, and the sight of the field stretching out in its perfect geometry, remind me why this is America’s pastime.  These film photographs date back to 2017,…

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Mykonos Island Travel Photography

By laura / July 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Mykonos Island Travel Photography

Mykonos: The Glamorous Greek Island Nestled in the heart of the Cyclades, Mykonos is one of Greece’s most iconic islands.  Mykonos is renowned for its postcard-perfect scenery, and whitewashed architecture.  Whether you’re drawn by its history, beaches, or vibrant nightlife, Mykonos offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern luxury that makes it a…

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Guanacaste Costa Rica Nature Hike

By laura / July 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Guanacaste Costa Rica Nature Hike

Hiking, Beaches, and a Dropped Camera in Guanacaste, Costa Rica The jungle breathes, and the sea crashes in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.  I try to notice everything during my morning hikes with my camera close to my side.  The light breaks through palms, thick trees drip in green, and I hear the distant call of howler…

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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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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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Route 66 Arizona Photography

By laura / June 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Route 66 Arizona Photography

Wandering Route 66: Travel Diaries Through Arizona’s Historic and Quirky There’s something electric in the air when you’re cruising down Route 66 through Arizona.  It’s where the legendary highway comes alive with stories etched into the rusty and dusty backdrop, which feels like a movie set frozen in time.  For a photographer like me, Arizona’s…

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Hawaiian Islands Unplugged Adventures

By laura / June 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Hawaiian Islands Unplugged Adventures

The Art of Letting Go: Unplugged on the Hawaiian Islands There are moments in every life when the path forward suddenly becomes unclear.  For me, that moment arrived not in a studio or gallery, but barefoot on the shores of the Hawaiian Islands. I traveled to the islands to unplug from the hustle, social media,…

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French Countryside Offers Lessons In Slowing Down

By laura / May 7, 2025 / Comments Off on French Countryside Offers Lessons In Slowing Down

An Unlocked Gate in the French Countryside: A Lesson in Slowing Down Traveling has taught me a lot over the years.  I’ve learned about the world, photography, and most importantly, myself.  There’s a clarity that comes from being alone with your thoughts, with only your camera and a stretch of road ahead.  But even then,…

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Google Maps Guidance Through French Countryside

By laura / April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Google Maps Guidance Through French Countryside

Folding Travel Map or Google Maps? There’s something wildly romantic about the idea of driving through the French countryside.  The quiet villages dot the landscape like something out of a storybook.  While my trip through rural France certainly had its breathtaking moments, it also came with unexpected lessons, some charming, some a bit inconvenient, and…

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