By Laura Tesler - Special to Salem Reporter
Laura Tesler has lived in Salem, Oregon for 20 years and is originally from Flint, MI. Laura has been an underwater photographer for 15 years, and is an avid scuba diver. Topside, she has been taking photographs since age 12, and currently works on assignment for the Salem Reporter, and full time purchasing land for fish and wildlife habitat in the Willamette Valley. Laura attended Oregon State University, and has traveled extensively all over the world and the United States.
PHOTOS: Pride in the Park brings colorful celebration to Salem
Thousands of people from Salem and beyond gathered in Riverfront Park Saturday for Capital Pride's annual celebration.
PHOTOS: Punx in the Park brings energy, community to Marion Square Park
Back for its third year, Punx in the Park drew hundreds of youth to Marion Square Park to rock out, make art and get connected to resources.
Art Fair runs one more day at Bush’s Pasture Park with good strolling weather
The 75th anniversary edition of the Salem Art Fair wraps up Sunday, Sept. 15, with entertainment into the afternoon. The event is at Bush's Pasture Park.
PHOTOS: Grief and fond memories shared at Reflections on the River
Salemites gathered Thursday evening to remember loved ones who have died and light luminaria in their honor. About 4,600 luminaria lit up Riverfront Park for the event.
PHOTOS: Dog doppelgängers, costumes and limbo on display at WillaMutt Strut
Hundreds of dogs and their humans converged at Riverfront Park Saturday, Aug. 31 for the annual WillaMutt Strut to raise money for the Oregon Humane Society.
PHOTOS: Urban Art Fest makes a celebratory return to Salem
Salem's last Urban Art Fest was in 2019, but after a long pandemic hiatus, the event returned Saturday to celebrate graffiti art, hip-hop and give back to the community.
PHOTOS: Ludacris takes the stage at the Oregon State Fair
The hit rapper performed Thursday evening at the Oregon State Fair to a sold-out crowd.
STATE FAIR: An army of vendors at your service
STATE FAIR: From carnival rides to ice cream cones, vendor employees at the Oregon State Fair are on the front lines to see that thousands enjoy their time. Photographer Laura Tesler looks at the fair from their perspective.
STATE FAIR: Time for some rodeo
STATE FAIR: Fast horses, mean bulls and tough cowgirls made for an entertaining show at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24. The show came as part of fair admission.
STATE FAIR: Fancy horses, fancy riders
STATE FAIR: They ride until they fall or the bull quits. The Jaripeo Espectacular at the Oregon State Fair exhibited Mexican bull riding, fancy horse moves and dancing.