Starting this week, I will have 10 photos showing at the Gardiner Lane Heine Brothers. I originally printed these photos for an International Women’s Day event, where I also spoke on reproductive health justice in Togo. The images feature Togolese … Continue reading
Author Archives: LJGolden
365 Photo 2012
In June 2010, I started a 365 photo project, planning to take a photo a day. I fell short by eight days, and when the project finished, I felt relieved. I wanted a break, but I knew I wanted to … Continue reading
Just Exploring Louisville: Heigold House Facade
There are landmarks in cities and on routes that I look forward to seeing. It can be a sculpture, a building, even a view. In Houston, there was the mural on the side of Mary’s, a gay club on Westheimer … Continue reading
Giving Thanks in Waco, Texas
Let’s get it out of the way — I say “Waco” and you think “David Koresh.” Or not. Maybe you’ve forgotten that episode or totally missed it and therefore don’t get the joke when people call it “Wacko” (it’s “Wayco”). … Continue reading
Just Exploring Rochester, Minnesota
“So, was your mom putting me on with that ‘Welcome to Minnesohtah?” I asked Amanda as we pulled out of her parents’ driveway. “No. That’s her real accent.” This was my second time in Minnesota, but I was told that … Continue reading
Keep Exploring…
When my family lived outside of Dallas, my brother and I frequently tramped around a creek behind our house. We’d put on boots, walk through the electric-tower-lined field behind the houses to a trail that lead down to this creek. … Continue reading
Strangers 32 and 33: Omer and Paulette
Although I haven’t posted any strangers’ photos since June, I haven’t (entirely) abandoned the project and am still aiming to photograph 100 strangers… eventually. Omer Paulette Omer and Paulette are strangers 32 and 33, both photographed at the Art Car … Continue reading
Louisville Art Car Parade 2011
Last Saturday, I conveniently had the day off and spent part of it at the Art Car Parade on Frankfort Avenue. You may remember my disappointment last year, when the parade ended after about 20 cars. I think this year’s … Continue reading
Just Exploring San Francisco
At the beginning of June, I got to spend about 10 days in San Francisco. I didn’t get in as much exploring as I would have liked, what with training and post-work activities every day. Despite all my planning and … Continue reading





