Laurie got an early start in photography in the fourth grade using an old roll film camera her dad had given her. In high school her talent became obvious as she honed her skills in her darkroom, winning photographic contests.  With her father's continued encouragement (as well as his new 35mm camera,) Laurie continued her studies at commercial photography school. That valuable educational opportunity led to her current twenty-seven year career as a commercial photographer for an internationally distributed catalog company.

Laurie has always shared her heart and her home with animals, notably dogs and horses. She has spent many years training and showing both, meeting special people and animals along the way.   It was only natural for her to use them as frequent subjects.  In 1993 she opened her own studio where she specializes in dog and pet portraits. Sometimes she takes the studio on the road with her so she can accommodate customers who can't get to her studio or live out of state.  Laurie Erickson photographs  have been published in calendars and books and are sought after as references by various talented artists. She captures more than the likeness of her subjects; she gets their heart and spirit,  to the abject delight of their human friends.