I’ve compiled this list of 60 books to read about racism in America from resources published by @duendedistrict, The Key Bookstore, @jane_mount, and @beaconpress. The book descriptions and book cover images are from Amazon, but…
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I’ve compiled this list of Black-owned bookstores from resources published by @duendedistrict, @Bookshop_org, shoppeblack.us, Refinery29, Lit Hub, Conde Nast Traveler, and Travel Noire. If you haven’t already, check out my other post on 60 Books…
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My little sister went to the University of Washington, so I got to photograph her and her friends at the lovely UW campus! I went to Chapman University and spent three years taking photos all…
View PostMy little sister went to the University of Washington, so I got to photograph her and her friends at the lovely UW campus! I went to Chapman University and spent three years taking photos all…
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My year anniversary at my job was on March 25! In some ways it feels like I just started, and in some ways it feels like I’ve been working there forever.
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While I know a lot of places around Southern California, everything between San Francisco and Santa Barbara (what I call “Mid Cal”) has remained a mystery to me. A couple of years ago, I had…
View PostWhile I know a lot of places around Southern California, everything between San Francisco and Santa Barbara (what I call “Mid Cal”) has remained a mystery to me. A couple of years ago, I had…
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My friends and I had been trying to go to San Luis Obispo (SLO) for a while. It’s only a 4-hour drive from Los Angeles, but something always came up when we planned to go. …
View PostMy friends and I had been trying to go to San Luis Obispo (SLO) for a while. It’s only a 4-hour drive from Los Angeles, but something always came up when we planned to go. …
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New year, new me, new resolutions. I learned a lot from my 2019 Resolutions! Now I’m in the habit of catching sunrise and photographing new people. This year I want to be more conscious and…
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Did I stick to my New Year’s Resolutions for 2019? Kind of! In 2018, I made way too many goals, so in 2019, I made 12. Why make resolutions? Well, I just like making lists…
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Hi, I'm Laura Claypool, and I'm so jazzed you're here! I'm a blogger and self-taught photographer seeking adventure, artisanal ice cream, and other experiences that make me feel alive!
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