Biography
Laurie Schendel Lane learned to draw early on from her father who was also a fine artist. She received a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with an emphasis in photography. For many years Laurie shot commercially for Target, ad agencies and other corporations garnering her a keen eye and proficiency within the medium. Fourteen years ago Laurie and her family moved to Missoula, Montana to pursue her love of photography and fly fishing. This effort has cumulated in very original and fresh art of the beautiful trout and its habitat. Because the elusive trout is difficult to photograph at best, most people mistake her photographs as paintings making her art even more engaging. Laurie attributes her many years photographing fashion and children to giving her the patience to capture wild trout. Collectors of Laurie's aesthetically unusual art encompass a wide variety of people, corporation and businesses. Most recently Laurie won another award for a book proposal on her "Trout Series" from the IPA (International Photography Awards). Her work can be seen in many publications including a photo feature in Delta's Skywest July/August issue.
A portion of all trout art sold goes towards protecting our wild fisheries and precious water for future generations of artists and fishing addicts to enjoy. As an advocate for clean water and trout habitat, Laurie donates to many charities including TU and Montana Trout, to name a few.
Laurie accepts commissions including personal and business portraiture, children, pregnancy and weddings. Please call the studio for consultation and pricing.
Laurie's work has been featured in the following publications:
- Mountain Living
- Log Homes Illustrated
- People
- Log Home Design Ideas
- Country's Best
- Log Home Living
- Missoula Living
- Utne Reader
- Minneapolis Magazine
- City Pages
- The Reader
- Twin Tone Records
- A&M Records
- Mercury/Polygram Records