And so it begins... Myself and one of my cameras are walking through the mountains to Maine and will be back sometime this fall. I'll be available for photoshoots then or after. Want to support me and the work I'm making with my camera while I hike these 2,200 miles? You can join my Patreon for as little as $5 a month (Click HERE to join), or send me all of the prayers and good vibes you want to. Hope everyone has a wonderful 2024! See yall on the flipside. LP

Self Portrait with Long Hair | Feb 2024

Well, it appears I've arrived at the precipice of my sabbatical. Since this self portrait last week, I've cut 11.5 inches of my hair off, packed a backpack filled with camping and hiking gear, continued working 12+ hour days, and have done my best to fill the spaces in between with time with my loves. Leaving isn't really all that hard; I've been thinking on this seriously for a long enough time, and mentally preparing myself. I'm ready for the release into something different for a while. Admittedly, I desperately need it so I can hopefully achieve some sense of clarity, renew a sense of purpose and creativity, among other things. Sabbaticals are good for that, aren't they?

I'll try to post about once or twice a month, and barring some sort of spiritual awakening that sends me down a totally different path, I'll resume what it is I do. Be kind to yourself, and be kind to others along the way. I'm not going away, but if you see any posts from me, I probably did so while on a very long walk.

As always, you can support any photographs I make during this time by joining my Patreon. You can join for free by clicking this link: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=109941378

your friend, Laura

If I had to pick a favorite type of day and time of year, it'd be a photoshoot on a crisp and clear fall day, hands down. Portrait of friend and musician Rodney Rice from a while back 🍂

New work for American Authors! Took the guys down to an art farm in the country and damn did we have a good time. These guys are such sweeties, and it was such a pleasure working with them. Excited to share more from this shoot this year!

💥 Uncle Kracker | May 2023 💥

HMU: Sharla Pruitt Higgins Photo Assists: Thephotojojo and Thomas Crabtree

The lovely Jrodconcerts Media from our November 2023 Shoot. Jamie is a journalist whose primary focus is on musicians and the music industry. He's interviewed a diversity of artists ranging from indie darlings to household names. From the moment I got coffee with him to talk about our shoot, it was apparent I was seated with a journalist. His ability to ask honest, genuine questions and to get a subject comfortable is a skillset; and it's one he has in spades. Check out his podcaset (https://www.jrodconcertspodcast.com/podcasts/), and I'll share more images from this shoot soon!

How did I fall in love with the Appalachian Trail and what brought me to the decision to attempt a thru hike of it? For $5 a month, you can follow my official AT Trail Journal on Patreon! Your support helps fuel my 2,200 mile long journey and in return, you can read about it. For $15 a month, you can get access to my private AT instagram account where I'll be posting regular updates. Getting both sinks you in to the experience of thru hiking with a camera. Sign up HERE!

BIG NEWS - MY PATREON IS UP AND RUNNING!

For a small fee, folks can have access to my subscription based private journal entries and an entirely private and exclusive instagram (one time purchase) dedicated to my upcoming thru hike of the Appalachian Trail, where I chronicle my journey through reels and photos. Get access to both to stay in the loop and watch my adventure evolve. Excited to begin my Patreon journey with such a unique photographic adventure!

Mermaid of the Chattahoochee, Pattie Gonia | Sept 2023

From the Archives: Steve Dawson | May 2021

Matthew Logan Vasquez | April 2021 | Charleston, SC

Casting spells with Margo Price last fall for BUST Magazine. Love this outtake from our shoot.  HMU by Brittney Head.

Leyla LcCalla | Feb 2022

NEW JOURNAL ENTRY UP! Click to read more about my 156 mile walk across Scotland, all shot on panoramic 35mm film. Enjoy, yall!

Last fall with Mr Rodney Rice | October 2022

Pattie Gonia | Sept 2023 Getting to photograph Pattie Gonia this September was such a delight! People like them aren't easy to come by. Drag Queen, Artist, and Activist, Pattie uses their talents to help bring about positive change on our planet, particularly with in regards to inclusivity in the outdoors, and environmental justice.

From the Archives: Chris Eldridge - solo artist and respective member of Punch Brothers and Mighty Poplar | October 2021 | A mighty force on the guitar, this one.