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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Palace Of Versailles France

By laura / April 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Palace Of Versailles France

The Palace of Versailles: A Majestic Symbol of France’s Royal Heritage The Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous and opulent palaces in the world, symbolizing the grandeur and extravagance of the French monarchy.  Located about 12 miles southwest of Paris, this UNESCO World Heritage site attracts millions of visitors each year, eager…

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Five Elements Integrated Into Wall Art

By laura / February 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Five Elements Integrated Into Wall Art

Studio L Curated Art of the Five Elements for Energy Acupuncture & Wellness. Creating art that embodies the five elements allows us to craft meaningful, visually captivating pieces that transform walls into reflections of nature’s balance.  Whether we focus on one or all five elements-Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space-the result is a harmonious blend…

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Energy Acupuncture and Wellness

By laura / January 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Energy Acupuncture and Wellness

Energy Acupuncture & Wellness Founder Samantha Hotchkiss Every photograph is a doorway into the soul, a glimpse into their creative process, their struggles, and their triumphs.  My mission as a photographer goes far beyond capturing beautiful images.  I am dedicated to telling the stories behind them.  Through my lens and contemplative interviews, I bring the…

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Eiffel Tower Paris France Photography

By laura / October 30, 2024 /

Experience the Eiffel Tower Through the Eyes of an Artist Paris has long been a muse for photographers around the world, with one landmark in particular standing as its crown jewel: the Eiffel Tower.  As a travel photographer, the opportunity to capture this iconic symbol in the City of Light is both a challenge and…

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Wall Art Installations By Studio L

By laura / June 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Wall Art Installations By Studio L

Limited Edition Wall Art By Studio L My creative process begins with the awareness of my surroundings.  I observe light, shapes, color and texture then capture it on film.  Once the film is processed and the negatives are scanned, I begin making new wall art using digital processes.  I focus on building compositions strong enough…

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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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