French Chef Marie of Orquevaux

By laura / August 10, 2022 / Comments Off on French Chef Marie of Orquevaux

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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Decorating Den Decorator Sally Herre

By laura / July 27, 2022 / Comments Off on Decorating Den Decorator Sally Herre

Sally Herre of Decorating Den Interiors possesses a can-do attitude. She is a lifelong learner who teaches us about the importance of serving our local community.  Sally is radiant and illuminating… Sally Herre Sally Herre grew up in Fond du Lac and loves living here. In addition to Fond du Lac, Sally has made a…

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Aamla Apparel by NK Creations

By laura / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Aamla Apparel by NK Creations

Aamla Apparel began as an idea which was simmering in Nidhi’s head for years. Eventually, the stars aligned and Aamla Apparel by NK Creations came to be. In spring of 2022, Nidhi traveled to India to pursue this idea of supporting families and their employment by utilizing her passion for fashion.  The pandemic left many…

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Alfred Düsseldorf MFA graduate Taylor Keister

By laura / July 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Alfred Düsseldorf MFA graduate Taylor Keister

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 Taylor Keister during our artist residency at Chateau Orquevaux in France.  After years of…

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California Artist Helen Steele

By laura / February 17, 2022 / Comments Off on California Artist Helen Steele

California Artist Helen Steele came into my life for a reason. Sometimes people come into our lives for reasons unknown at the time.  I met California artist, Helen Steele just a few short weeks ago during our artist residency at Chateau Orquevaux.  Although I knew her for only a brief moment in time, Helen impacted…

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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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Progress Not Perfection

By laura / June 10, 2021 /
Pregnant Self Portrait Laura Schneider

Progress not perfection, it’s my mantra. Not only for this year, but every year moving forward. 2017 was a life-changing year for me.  Once I realized that my plan wasn’t going as planned, I let go of all the plans.  God had a bigger plan for my life.  This process isn’t easy, but we must…

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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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Artist Photographer Refuses Mediocrity

By laura / October 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Artist Photographer Refuses Mediocrity

I love the art of photography. For one, it forces me to be in the present moment.  With camera in hand and the viewfinder held to my eye, the process of photographing opens my eyes to the world around me.  I’m an artist photographer. Secondly, it often forces me out of my comfort zone.  I…

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Fond du Lac Public Library

By laura / August 12, 2020 / Comments Off on Fond du Lac Public Library

What better time than the present to illuminate one librarian from the Fond du Lac Public Library. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. My children and I love books so we visit the public library often.  We are fortunate to have these resources in the Fond du Lac community…

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