Leica M6 35mm Film Camera

By laura / June 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Leica M6 35mm Film Camera

Through the Viewfinder: Slowing Down with a Leica M6 There’s something magnetic about German engineering.  The precision, history, and intentionality behind every detail.  For me, as a film photographer, that magnetism pulled me straight toward the Leica M6. The Leica M6 not only captures images, but also helps me process the world around me.  It’s more…

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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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Insight Publications Editor Amelia Compton Wolff

By laura / April 22, 2025 / Comments Off on Insight Publications Editor Amelia Compton Wolff

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

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Fox Cities Performing Art Center President Maria Van Laanen

By laura / April 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Fox Cities Performing Art Center President Maria Van Laanen

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

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Elkhart Lake Wisconsin At Dawn

By laura / March 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Elkhart Lake Wisconsin At Dawn

Elkhart Lake at Dawn: A Solitary Stroll The town of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, still sleeps as I step onto its quiet streets with a camera in hand.  In these early hours, a hush makes the world feel untouched, as if I’m walking through a painting that hasn’t quite dried. I wander the historic streets and…

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Nashville Tennessee

By laura / March 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Nashville Tennessee

Eager for a change of scenery, I pack up my camera bag and head to Nashville-not for relief, but for inspiration. The moment I stepped out of the Uber, the heat wrapped around me.  It’s mid-August and somehow the humidity is worse than Wisconsin.  But the Nashville humidity isn’t the only thing consuming the air. …

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Florida Photography Captures the Unexpected

By laura / February 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Florida Photography Captures the Unexpected

A Different Kind of Florida Photography Some photographers chase golden-hour horizons and postcard-perfect beaches.  But that was never my goal.  The truth is, I never considered myself a landscape artist because I never set out to capture the grandeur of nature in its obvious forms.  Yet, every time I travel to Florida, something remarkable happens.…

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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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