Lauren McDonagh-Pereira Photography

Lauren McDonagh-Pereira is a photographer from Massachusetts, USA. She captures the beauty of the world around her, favoring Nikon cameras and lenses. She is drawn to shooting landscapes, wildlife, nature, and people authentically enjoying life. Lauren has been carrying a camera to capture everyday magic since the early 2000s. She has been minting her photography as Ethereum NFTs since February 2022, and as Tezos NFTs since May 2022. Lauren is a mother of two small children and holds a masters degree in Mental Health Counseling.

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How To Participate in Tezos Community NFT Events as an Artist (December 2022)

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A Step-by-Step Objkt.com Tutorial The Tezos artist community is full of creative people. These wonderful people have formed social Tezos groups on Twitter and Discord.  These groups periodically run Tezos community NFT events. During these events, artists are asked to create and mint a piece of artwork that fits a theme, and is usually minted […]

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What Does Twitter’s New Ban on Social Media Links Mean for NFT Artists?

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An NFT ARTIST’s REACTION TO THE NEW TWITTER POLICY Update: By Monday, December 19, 2022, Twitter repealed this policy, deleted the announcement tweet and took down it “Promotion of Alternative Social Platforms Policy” page.  I am choosing to leave this article as is. I think it highlights the need for artists to invest in their

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How Does the NFT Community Use Discord? (A Guide for NFT Artists and Collectors)

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A DISCORD OVERVIEW FOR THE NFT COMMUNITY Discord is one of many social media platforms that the NFT (non-fungible token) community uses to showcase art, chat with one another, and trade NFT tips and advice. It is a popular platform for NFT artists, NFT art collectors, and NFT PFP traders. In this article, I will

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Tezember 2022 – Tezos Collection by Lauren McDonagh-Pereira

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Tezember 2022 Tezos NFT Collection by Lauren McDonagh-Pereira Tezember is an NFT photography collection that was shot, edited, and curated by Lauren McDonagh-Pereira. The collection celebrates the festive cheer of a fresh layer of snow. These Tezos NFTs can be collected from Objkt.com.  Disclosure: Links lead to platforms where you can purchase these images as a print, or

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How to List a Tezos NFT

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Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Facebook Tiktok Cart-plus A Step-by-step objkt.com tutorial Welcome to the fascinating world of Tezos NFTs, where the blend of art and technology creates a unique digital landscape for artists and collectors alike. As the Tezos ecosystem continues to evolve, it’s increasingly becoming the go-to choice for NFT creators and enthusiasts, notably

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Follow Me Down – ETH Collection by Lauren McDonagh-Pereira Photography

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Follow Me Down Ethereum NFT Collection by Lauren McDonagh-Pereira Follow Me Down is an 1/1 NFT photography collection. It was shot, edited, curated, and minted by Lauren McDonagh-Pereira. These ETH NFTs can be collected from OpenSea.io. The photographs in this series focus on open roads and paths. There is something so inviting about an empty

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How to Mint a Tezos NFT on Objkt.com

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Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Facebook Tiktok Cart-plus A Step-by-step objkt.com Tutorial Minting a Tezos NFT on Objkt.com is straighfoward once you get used to the website’s interface. In this guide, I will walk you through the steps that you need to take to mint your first piece of digital art as a Tezos NFT. My

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Westward Bound – ETH Collection by Lauren McDonagh-Pereira Photography

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Westward Bound Ethereum NFT Collection by Lauren McDonagh-Pereira Westward Bound is an NFT photography collection that was shot, edited, and curated by Lauren McDonagh-Pereira. The collection celebrates the unique beauty of a road trip along Route 66, in the American Southwest. This NFT art collection is minted on the Ethereum blockchain. These ETH NFTs can

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How to Create a Tezos NFT Collection on Objkt.com

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Welcome to Tezos Welcome to the vibrant world of Tezos NFTs, a universe where the convergence of blockchain technology and digital art is redefining creativity. In this guide, I’ll introduce you to creating your first collection on the Objkt platform, a cornerstone of the Tezos ecosystem and one of the leading NFT marketplaces. Whether you’re

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The Future of NFT Arts: Why Artists are Still Excited About NFTs

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Ten Reasons Artists are Here for the Future of Non-Fungible Tokens By Lauren McDonagh-Pereira The Future of NFT Art Artists are excited about the future of NFTs and selling their art as digital collectibles. In this post, I will explore some of the reasons for the excitement about NFT art and NFT photography.  I’m Lauren

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Why Would Anyone Spend Real Money to Collect NFTs? (10 Reasons to Collect)

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Introduction  NFT collecting is emerging as a popular way to buy and trade art. Artists and art collectors from all over the world are minting art, deploying cryptocurrency wallets, and trading art pieces as non-fungible tokens. I’m Lauren McDonagh-Pereira. I am a photographer, NFT artist, NFT collector, and web3 blogger. I have spent the last

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