Laurie and Leigh Wachter

We’ve gathered some of our favorite stories and photographs from our time in Sonoma County to share with you. Stories of the warm and welcoming people we’ve interviewed and photographed, articles about issues that impact our community and photographs that showcase the beauty of this Northern California haven.

Examples of Our Work

Breathless Wines

Four Sisters put Fun in a Bottle

Cover Story for Healdsburg Living

We spent a delightful afternoon with the Faust sisters, Sharon, Rebecca and Cynthia with their “adopted” sister Penny Gadd-Coster, as they shared their stories of growing up, becoming entrepreneurs and running Breathless Sparkling Wine and Rack & Riddle Custom Crush. 

The article  was published in the February issue of Healdsbug Living, a hyperlocal magazine celebrating the people who enjoy – and help make – the town of Healdsburg (and its neighbor, Geyserville) one of the most desirable locations in California Wine Country. 

What we did

  • Photograph the sisters and their amazing production plant
  • Interview the sisters and write their story
  • Drink the best sparkling wine in Healdsburg!

Front Porch Farms

Article for Healdsburg Living

I spent a delightful afternoon with the Buckleys as Peter talked about his experience at Esprit Europe, and he and Mimi shared their personal story how they met and together founded a school and now a farm.

The article was published in the February issue of Healdsbug Living, a hyperlocal magazine celebrating the people who enjoy – and help make – one of the most desirable locations in California Wine Country. 

What we did

  • Photograph the Buckleys and their amazing farm
  • Interview the Buckleys and write their story
  • Play with a new puppy!