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: Winter storm hits Salem
Freezing rain didn't deter some Salemites from venturing outside to sled during Saturday's winter storm.
BEST OF 2023: Laura Tesler’s top photos
Photojournalist Laura Tesler looks back on a year of dance performances, monster trucks, graduations and more.
PHOTOS: Tuba Holiday entertains hundreds in Christmas Eve show in Salem
PHOTOS: A Salem tradition takes the stage as tubas and more put on a Christmas Eve show on Sunday, Dec. 24, at the Elsinore Theatre.
PHOTOS: Riverfront Park fills with holiday magic
Salemites flocked to Riverfront Park Friday night to enjoy popcorn, cocoa, carriage rides and Santa. Lights will be on in the park nightly through the end of December.
PHOTOS: Snowballs, Santa and marching bands dazzle at Salem Holiday Parade
A bigger, brighter holiday parade hit downtown Salem streets Friday night.
Teens celebrate Thanksgiving at new HOME Drop In
HOME, Salem's day center for youth who need a place to go, welcomed teens for a holiday meal in their new location on Broadway Street.
PHOTOS: Hundreds enjoy Salem’s community Thanksgiving meals
Blondeez Restaurant and the ARCHES Day Center each fed hundreds of people a free Thanksgiving meal in Salem.
PHOTOS: Dia de Los Muertos in Salem
A crowd gathered Saturday at McKay High School for colorful dance and music performances highlighting the diversity of Mexican culture for Dia de Los Muertos.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Halloween
From the Fairmount Halloween Parade to trick-or-treating parties at local high schools, Tuesday evening was busy with costumes of all stripes.
PHOTOS: Halloween weekend celebrations in Salem
Kids flocked to the Gilbert House Children's Museum and Willamette Heritage Center Sunday for two signature Salem Halloween events.