by Lauren Neal | Sep 5, 2023 | BLOG
A Portuguese Memory In January 2023, I spent a week exploring Portugal with my friend, Matisse, who invited me along on her month-long trip as she made a rather momumental life decision — whether or not she’d relocate across the Atlantic to call Lisbon her home....
by Lauren Neal | Jan 9, 2022 | BLOG
A Rush Hour Epiphany: On the Road in Haiti Dusk begins to fall like a sigh of relief after a long day’s work; blood, sweat and tears in its most literal sense. A stagnant line of vehicles is evidence of the journey home for many. Hues of pastel paint the sky, a thick...
by Lauren Neal | Jan 1, 2022 | BLOG
A New Year: Looking Back & Looking Ahead At the end of 2020, hopeful optimism hung in the air. The calendar’s turnover was like an offer of respite for the weary; a long, deep exhale; an accomplished sense of relief I imagine most marathon runners feel as they...
by Lauren Neal | Jul 19, 2021 | BLOG
In the Field: 4 Ethical Photo Practices Years ago, when I first traveled to Haiti, the iPhone had just made its initial release into the world, Facebook was still a networking tool for college kids, and T9 texting was the standard for telecommunication. Only about 25%...
by Lauren Neal | Mar 10, 2021 | BLOG
The Reward of Risk in a Comfortable Life I was recently asked in an interview how risk has played a role in either my personal or professional life. I almost laughed at the question, not because it was comical or humorous but because of my long-standing history with...
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