Samantha Cora: Children's Picture Book Author

Inspired by a young waved albatross during a class trip to the Galápagos Islands in 2009, I started writing my first children's picture book in 2018. I'm ecstatic that this story about bravery and friendship took flight in April 2024. 

Fawn Lake: Photographs & Artist Statement

Series of digital photographs taken over a decade at Fawn Lake, St. Germain, WI. Displayed on canvas as part of the display at the UW-Madison Arboretum – Steinhauer Trust Art Gallery from March - April 2017.

Grandma's House: Photographs & Eulogy

Series of digital photographs and 35mm color film taken for St. Norbert College photography class in 2010. Printed in a photo book after Grandma (Oma) Ada Christian passed away in 2019. 

Galápagos Islands: Photographs & Article

Digital photographs, article, and interview created as the photojournalist for a natural history field course in the Galápagos Islands. Printed and matted as part of the "Images of Darwin" student-faculty display at St. Norbert College in 2009.

Greentree Gifts: Art Inspired by Nature Photography

An evergrowing collection of my favorite photographs of flora, fauna, and fungi found in Wisconsin from the time I picked up a camera. Stay tuned for the online shop announcement for Greentree Gifts!

Fairy Houses of Madison: Interactive Map

Magical portals to explore along public sidewalks or trails near Madison, Wisconsin. This map with photos and clues to finding fairy houses is a work in progress. Please contact me to submit new locations and updates.