In addition to writing, Laurie's passions include traveling and taking photos.  After college, she backpacked solo for fifteen months from India to the South Pacific.  She has also made extensive trips to Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, Turkey, Greece, the Caribbean, and across the U.S.  Following is a sampling of her photos.  To swap stories or buy her photographs, contact Laurie. Laurie's photos range from $250-$650 per print.  All photos by Laurie Gardner are copyrighted, 1993-2011.