My name is Laurie, this is my Photo blog.
Photography is my passion, not my profession. For me, photography is not just a craft, it’s a lifestyle. I always have a camera on me and take photos every day.
I got into photography in 2008 to take photos of my dogs, and have focused on a variety of subjects since then. Over time, my photography became more and more personal, and is now focused on capturing my daily life. And daily life for me, is largely centered around fitness and my dogs.
A Life With Dogs.
Dogs have always been an important part of my life and the focus of my photography.
I’ve had at least two to three dogs in my care at any given time, the pack changing as different dogs join and depart. Currently, my dog count is three, and includes Rocky (2020), Ringo (2022) and Moose (2023), three gorgeous dogs who inspire and model for the amazing photos they turn out each day.
My boys are athletic, agile and super active, inspiring me to push harder, whether cheering me on in the gym or making sure I get some extra steps in each day.
Beyond modeling for photos and helping me with my fitness goals, my dogs are also great teachers, messengers and companions. I’ve learned so much about life and myself from my dogs, and those lessons often show up on my blog.
A Focus on Fitness.
I started strength training at 50, after my 35-year love affair with running was sidelined with injuries. It was love at first lift for me, and now my lifestyle revolves around lifting weights.
Lifting didn’t just transform my body, it changed my life. Pushing my limits in the gym awakened something inside of me and this newfound strength carried over to my life outside of the gym. The most meaningful changes have been around mindset and focus, leading me to live my life with more intention and stay grounded in the present moment.
My fitness-focused lifestyle goes beyond lifting weights in the gym. I enjoy hiking at local parks, snowshoeing anytime conditions allow it, and cross-training in my outdoor gym where I push a sled, flip a big tire and do some rope climbing. I’ve also recently returned to trail running with a focus on staying injury-free this time around.
I write about my fitness journey and the lessons in life that come along with it on the blog.
