Laurie Freitag
Laurie Freitag
In my series ‘Lunar Sanctuaries’, I explore the healing energy of the full moon, blending the spirit of nature with moments of stillness and renewal. The moon’s soft glow offers a refuge, inviting viewers to reconnect with the quiet spaces within, where nature and reflection come together in harmony.
Laurie Freitag is a self-taught photographer who began photographing with a Nikon FM in the 70's. She has exhibited her work in galleries spanning Los Angeles to Greece, Paris, and Barcelona. Laurie's documentary work with children earned her the prestigious Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Best Series '22.
Laurie uses an iPhone 11 exclusively to photograph her subjects. After working in TV news for 20 years, Laurie learned the importance of balancing the amount of negative news that she let into her daily consciousness. She believes it is essential to carve out spaces where we can reconnect with a sense of tranquility, wonder and renewal.
Freitag says, "A lot of my work borders on escapism, offering a positive connection to something beyond everyday life. In the hustle and bustle of the modern world, I find myself constantly seeking a portal to a tranquil realm, a serene 'somewhere else.'"
Her work is represented by the Susan Spiritus Gallery and the Daniel Miller Gallery in Los Angeles.
Recent highlights-
2024 Projecting L.A./ The L.A. Project, Julia Dean installation/23 images from "The Lost Years" projected onto 3-story building.
2023 Critical Mass 200
2022/2021/Named to YourDailyPhotograph.com Hot 100/Daniel Miller (Duncan Miller Gallery)
2022/Winner: Julia Margaret Cameron Award (Series/Portraits)
Listed as 1 of 20 Best Women Photographers in 2021
"Laurie Freitag's take on childhood makes her one of the best women photographers."- Dan Ginn, Arts & Culture Editor, Phoblographer Magazine