Artist’s Journey Through The Fog

By laura / September 3, 2025 /

An Artist’s Journey Through the Fog Fog transforms the familiar into something rare.  It softens the horizon, blurs what’s beyond reach, and insists that we linger with what’s right in front of us.  For me, as a film photographer, fog is not just a subject but a reminder to slow down and breathe.  My artist’s…

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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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Street Photography By Studio L

By laura / August 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Street Photography By Studio L

Street Photography and the Art of Noticing I never set out to be a street photographer.  There was no formal decision, just an unshakeable curiosity about people and the world they inhabit.  From the bustling avenues of New York City to the sunny alleys of Greece, the winding canals of Venice to the cobblestone streets…

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Support Small Business

By laura / August 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Support Small Business

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Heartbeat and Support Small Business In the rolling hills and charming main streets of Wisconsin, small businesses aren’t just storefronts; they’re the soul of our communities.  Capturing the essence of these local gems is as much a passion as it is a mission for Studio L. As a small business owner myself, I…

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Centennial Celebration In Saint Cloud

By laura / August 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Centennial Celebration In Saint Cloud

Remembering Saint Cloud’s Centennial Celebration In the summer of 2009, my hometown of Saint Cloud, Wisconsin, celebrated its 100th anniversary.  For a place as small as ours, a centennial celebration wasn’t just an event; it was a milestone and a moment for all of us to come together.  I knew I had to be there…

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Jason and Jamie’s Whistling Straits Wedding

By laura / August 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Jason and Jamie’s Whistling Straits Wedding

A Whistling Straits Wedding Filled with Love, Legacy, and Lakefront Beauty As a Wisconsin photographer, I have the honor of witnessing some of the most beautiful and heartfelt wedding days across the state.  Few are as unforgettable as this intimate celebration at Whistling Straits, which is nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan.  The venue…

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Mount Calvary 44s Baseball Team

By laura / July 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Mount Calvary 44s Baseball Team

The Heart Behind the Number: How the Mount Calvary 44s Got Their Name In the world of travel baseball, it’s easy to get caught up in wins and stats.  But for the Mount Calvary 44s baseball team, the game carries a deeper meaning.  Every time the Mount Calvary 44s take the field, they do so…

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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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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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