hi, my name is lauren. i live in brooklyn, ny.here you’ll find my blog.i’m a photographer and i work in online strategy for entertainment properties.this summer i’ll be spending 2 months on board a ship in the arctic.drop me a line sometime, i would love to hear from you: laurenfarmer (dot) blog (at) gmail (dot) com var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-3153199-2']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Tumblr (3.0; @lauren)http://laurenfarmer.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/51835e31edf5325b7bd6d7b26c8b2f9a/tumblr_mnd4wjwQ6v1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Beautiful day in the Scottish borders. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/51311399303http://laurenfarmer.com/post/51311399303Sun, 26 May 2013 02:38:43 +1000scotlandkelso<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b2f6c1762d18e3ab57119cdf841cacc3/tumblr_mnbaticMs91qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>In Scotland.</p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/51233197070http://laurenfarmer.com/post/51233197070Sat, 25 May 2013 02:51:18 +1000<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e13d82f0c4661190f1441ee3e7e5e7d7/tumblr_mn7vcbPuIC1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s happening.  </p> <p>To Edinburgh tonight, going to hang in Scotland through the weekend and then the MS Expedition sets sail for the Arctic Circle next Tuesday.</p> <p>Let the adventure begin! </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/51091178439http://laurenfarmer.com/post/51091178439Thu, 23 May 2013 06:24:11 +1000travelarcticms expeditiong adventuresphotographysharingtime: I’m still a little giddy from the night, so excuse the high word count.  I show up at...http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50908030529http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50908030529Tue, 21 May 2013 00:26:00 +1000<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/008429a3a73f759133bfaba801c647bb/tumblr_mn2mppkYC61qz6gvto1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>Poullya! </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50866401955http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50866401955Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:00 +1000french bulldogpuppygif<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0d466c0a3c329201ab5e2a081b503a28/tumblr_mmusyvvsPs1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tompkins Square Park</p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50511269417http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50511269417Thu, 16 May 2013 05:04:07 +1000nyc<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/040e876f76a05b2a7bfe5c7d00ac57d0/tumblr_mmrmifABwk1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/685f7a795dab7952aa1d63b4f310af8e/tumblr_mmrmifABwk1qz6gvto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b18b7a93ceefc01af528485741a3cdfc/tumblr_mmrmifABwk1qz6gvto3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8a4aa9a9c4b3b031c62d5ff68a815c2f/tumblr_mmrmifABwk1qz6gvto4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/33255ebc23752cfb58487fbf49079152/tumblr_mmrmifABwk1qz6gvto5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Had a really fun day working with <a href="http://orlandojones.com/" target="_blank">Orlando Jones</a> at the FOX upfronts. Hilarious guy, very kind. Hope to spend more time with him. </p> <p>He stars in FOX’s new fall drama <em>Sleepy Hollow</em>, which from the preview I saw today looks pretty awesome. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50388348228http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50388348228Tue, 14 May 2013 11:51:51 +1000orlando jonesfoxsleepy hollow<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/268d58a4f4791c156fcd2c3afff9fe17/tumblr_mmpz2pI51V1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Met the legendary Buzz Aldrin tonight at the Explorer’s Club. He so kindly signed my copy of his book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mission-Mars-Vision-Space-Exploration/dp/1426210175" target="_blank"><em>Mission to Mars</em></a>, which lays out his vision for the future of space exploration. Can’t wait to read it. </p> <p>Interesting to note that Buzz wears a dazzling collection of gem-based bracelets and I was VERY pleased with his galactic-themed tie. </p> <p>He also has a great sense of humor, I laughed out loud multiple times. Especially at this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-m-clash/" target="_blank">Jim Clash</a>: So Buzz, if they offered you a one-way ticket to Mars tomorrow, would you take it?</p> <p>Buzz: I exceed the age limit.</p> <p>Jim: But if they made an exception, would you do it?</p> <p>Buzz: *silence*</p> <p>Jim: So the answer is no?</p> <p>Buzz: The answer is, that question is absurd.</p> <p>And then this, his advice for young, budding astronauts: </p> <p>“It’s a progressive world, and you need patience, perseverance and imagination to find your place in it. Once you pay off your student loans, that is.” </p> <p>The whole interview was like that. Fantastic guy, full of incredibly interesting stories and intelligent, thoughtful insights. To hear first-hand his experience of landing on the moon was well, thrilling. Feel very honored to have met him. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50320899041http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50320899041Mon, 13 May 2013 14:28:00 +1000buzz aldrinexplorer's clubspacemarsmoon<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/994ff36e3a8b9413a55899dc163f5dd6/tumblr_mmo7z9lpJn1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50230179465http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50230179465Sun, 12 May 2013 15:45:09 +1000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8c46148dc14cd4a71bac5ebba0073731/tumblr_mmo7gagCBC1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Brooke and the F train. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50229549755http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50229549755Sun, 12 May 2013 15:33:46 +1000nyc<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a684aa328da5a9d5d70b4c77bd663457/tumblr_mmlfqsVDd91qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Williamsburg kitty. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50099315858http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50099315858Sat, 11 May 2013 03:40:04 +1000cat<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c4c67d81b693723d7c271d0053c171e1/tumblr_mmjs2tilZS1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I really, really need to put together my photography lectures for the Arctic. All I have so far is a title slide with my name on it.</p> <p>Instead of doing anything productive, I’m finding myself mesmerised by all that is even remotely interesting out my window. Right now it’s these cloud reflections. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50031842742http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50031842742Fri, 10 May 2013 06:11:17 +1000clouds<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a708924b5888b77444c8d53bdd5b0675/tumblr_mmjncwtfdk1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My sweet little urban oasis. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50025435136http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50025435136Fri, 10 May 2013 04:29:20 +1000brooklyn<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4d3dc58ff5a09fc32ad5b0ee3138f579/tumblr_mmjj090YUb1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Last night I watched an adventure documentary called <em>180</em><span>° </span><em>South</em> on Netflix. It’s the story of climber and surfer Jeff Johnson as <span>he retraces the 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins (founder of The North Face) to Patagonia to climb the elusive </span>Corcovado<span>.</span><span> This photograph was shown early on in the doc and stuck with me, so I looked it up. </span></p> <p><span>Tom Frost, Royal Robbins and Yvon Chouinard in hammocks at a bivy in the Black Cave during the first ascent of the North America Wall, El Capitan, 1964. Photo taken by Chuck Pratt.</span></p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50020452762http://laurenfarmer.com/post/50020452762Fri, 10 May 2013 02:55:00 +1000el capitanblack and whiteclimbyvon chouinardtom frostroyal robbinsyosemitechuck prattadventure<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9c6e87193e5dc9c98b05877dc805f93f/tumblr_mmgarrGNGo1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>And that was the last time I was ever asked to shoot a baptism. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49887741997http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49887741997Wed, 08 May 2013 09:04:39 +1000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d6dd02ce5fec16fb243f97d18739ba66/tumblr_mmftm6hVL21qz894eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://photomelissa.com/post/49862636782/action-lauren" target="_blank">photomelissa</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Action <a href="http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49785589322/the-cherry-blossoms-at-the-brooklyn-botanic-garden" target="_blank">Lauren</a>.</p> </blockquote>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49865289818http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49865289818Wed, 08 May 2013 03:43:49 +1000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2f05dfb5e9fa7d815358d47c3748fb9d/tumblr_mme1m7koCl1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3a4c27704124184d2d02da7fbce48996/tumblr_mme1m7koCl1qz6gvto2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Saturday. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49785589322http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49785589322Tue, 07 May 2013 03:51:00 +1000cherry blossomsspringnycbrooklyn<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cdfca3cd058f302dca751fcb32740a3c/tumblr_mmcx6aD4cM1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5680d9ac0c1a31cd571a04ad253789dd/tumblr_mmcx6aD4cM1qz6gvto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Sarah’s newest addition, Poullya. HEART EXPLODING. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49747115405http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49747115405Mon, 06 May 2013 13:18:10 +1000<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cac101df5f0b96b0d4f3ed34874edd4d/tumblr_mlzhdppEu41sov2u1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p><span>Beautiful sunset over the modules this afternoon…only a couple left now!</span></p> <p><span>(via </span><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://103daysofdarkness.tumblr.com/post/49122937059/beautiful-sunset-over-the-modules-this" target="_blank">103daysofdarkness</a>)</p> </blockquote> <p>This Tumblr is chronicling the 103 days of winter darkness at the Halley research station on the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. Gorgeous photos. </p>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49709814249http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49709814249Mon, 06 May 2013 05:34:00 +1000antarcticahalleywinterphotography<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cbfb9e51a47ef948ba4955170673cc84/tumblr_mm6k78myPq1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I just tried on my full Arctic get-up for the first time and it was sweltering! Today in Svalbard it’s -4 C (25 degrees F) and then add wind and what not onto that. We should be spending 5-8 hours a day outside. I’m 3 weeks out from a very chilly summer. </p> <ul><li><span>2 pairs wool socks</span></li> <li><a href="http://laurenfarmer.com/post/47622825200/these-are-muck-boots-they-were-recommended-to-me" target="_blank">Arctic Sport Muck Boots</a></li> <li><span>2 pant base layers</span></li> <li><span>Lined mountaineering pants</span></li> <li><span>2 top base layers</span></li> <li><span>Fleece zip-up</span></li> <li><span>Canada Goose liner and expedition jacket</span></li> <li><span>Burton Beanie</span></li> <li><span>Goggles</span></li> <li><span>Thin touchpad liner gloves</span></li> <li><span>Snowboarding gloves</span></li> </ul>http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49444613215http://laurenfarmer.com/post/49444613215Fri, 03 May 2013 02:52:00 +1000arctictravelsvalbard