Who is Healthy Laura?

Healthy Laura @healthylauracom Laura Kuklase Food Photography & Styling
Food Photography?

Hey, Wellness Rebels and Health Fanatics!

So, you clicked that “About” link, huh? You’re probably wondering who’s behind all this almond flour chaos and culinary wizardry. Welcome to my corner of the internet—a place where law books collect dust and cameras click almost as much as my kitchen timer. Let’s dive into the mix!

Who Am I? Meet Laura Kuklase

Just a simple girl from the Estonian forest, often found lost in a cloud of almond flour or striking a yoga pose in the nearest forest or beach in Portugal. But there’s more to this story—much more.

From Law Books to Lentils: My Unexpected Pivot

Yes, my friends, I once dreamt of courtroom battles, armed with a fresh law degree and visions of legal grandeur. Yet, here I am, a decade later, swapping briefs for baking sheets and legal pads for recipe pads.

Certified Yoga Teacher?

The Healing Journey: More Than Just Recipes

As the pages of my story unfold, I discovered the transformative power of food. Transitioning to a plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet became my weapon against autoimmune disease. Spoiler alert: It worked.

Why I’m Finally Sharing My Story

After ten years of blogging, recipe testing, and finding zen in yoga, I’m peeling back the layers of my journey. No more secrets. It’s time to share the full story — from the depths of diagnosis to the peaks of recovery and every deliciously difficult step in between. 

My blog pre-story, started as my covert operation in 2014—a place to spill the beans (both literally and metaphorically) without spilling my identity or the real story behind my sudden pivot from law to lentils.

From Law Books to Cooking Books: Harry Potter “Spell”

Why did I, a law student, suddenly turn my back on legal briefs in favor of experimenting with rocket leaves, photography and blogging? And why keep my journey a secret? Well, my friends, it all comes down to one unexpected plot twist in my life—a autoimmune diagnosis that sounded more like a spell from Harry Potter than a medical condition.

Spoler alert, right now in 2024, I´m writing my book and finally ready to share the real story!

Healthy Laura @healthylauracom Food Photographer & Stylist Laura KuklaseIMG_
Acai Bowl by Healthy Laura Food Photography & Styling @healthylauracom Laura Kuklase - Food Photography Awards
The winner of the international food photography awards (@foodelia) & my acai bowl image

The Plot Twist You Didn’t See Coming

Why did a lawyer suddenly veer off into the world of food photography and yoga teaching? It wasn’t a quarter-life crisis, I promise. It was a curveball named autoimmune disease that sounds likea spell from Harry Potter. This unwelcome guest turned my world upside down faster than you can say “quinoa.”

The Birth of HealthyLaura.com

In 2015 HealthyLaura.com was born — a secret hideout where I could channel my energy into something positive, without revealing the battle waging within. My blog became a sanctuary for my two passions: capturing the art of food through my lens and sharing the healing power of nutrition.

Food Photography: My Accidental Love Affair

Armed with a decade of love for photography and a lifelong affair with cooking, I stumbled upon my true calling. The law office’s loss was the culinary world’s gain. From capturing the perfect drizzle to prestigious food photography awards.

Nice Cream by Healthy Laura Food Photography & Styling & international food photography awards winner
The winner of the international food photography awards (@foodelia) & my raspberry nice cream image
Aftermath of Italian Dinner
Extra Spin
Moment for Yourself
Snow White´s Forest Picnic
For my surprise, I even managed to do quite well on the world most prestigious food photography competition.

How I Shot from Courtroom to Kitchen

Gear Up, Food Lovers & Storytellers!

Boom! Let’s cut to the chase. Ever think a law grad could end up a maestro behind the lens, making kale look cooler than a cucumber? Neither did I. But here’s the dish: a Nikon D90, a challenge from my loved one (thank you, Dad!), and 200 shots a month flipped my script from statutes to smoothies.

Challenge Accepted: From Legal Eagle to Foodie Phenom

That’s right. Dad hands me this beast of a camera with one condition: make it sing, but with images, not words. What started as a “Sure, why not?” turned into my ticket out of the courtroom and into the heart of the kitchen. Each click, each capture, was a step away from legalese and a leap into the love affair with food photography.

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Healthy Laura Featured at Thrive Magazine with Rhubarb Cake. @healthylauracom HealthyLaura
My rhubarb cake recipe at Thrive Magazine
Instagram takeover @healthfood - How I make my cashew "cheese"?

FREE Food Photography video courses

YOUR TEACHERS' WORK AS SEEN IN​
Instagram Photography Tips by Healthy Laura Food Photography & Styling. @healthylauracom HealthyLaura Food photographer & foodblogger tips to take self-portraits with a DSLR. Wifi, remote control & self-timer for Instagram images. #foodphotographytips #foodstylingtips #photogaphytricks #foodphotography #foodstyling #foodblogging

Join the Culinary Revolution

If you’ve ever faced a “You can’t,” only to defiantly respond with a “Watch me,” then you’re in the right place. My upcoming book and this blog are for you—a testament to the healing power of food, the resilience of the human spirit, and the beauty of true, raw storytelling.

So, whether you’re here for the food photography tips, the yoga classes, or just to hear how a law graduate ended up teaching Downward Dog instead of defending in court, welcome. You’re among friends.

Deliciously Yours,
Laura

Healthy Laura Bookshelf & Food Photography inspiration @healthylauracom
Healthy Laura Food Photograpy Portfolio. @healthylauracom healthy food photographer recipe photography, recipe photographer, food photography, product photography, cook book photography, healthy food photography, inspiration & ideas. I’m a Estonian healthy food photographer & food stylist. Olen Eesti toidufotograaf ning tegelen toidu fotograafia, retseptide pildistamisega, tervislike tooted ja kokaraamatute fotodega.
My portfolio?
DO YOU Offer Food Photography services?
YES, 

… I do content magic for brands to stand out. 😍 I hope!🤞

I offer product & recipe photography (you can find my portfolio here).

WORKED TOGETHER

You can also find some of my recipes at Side Chef app with voice guidance
My Zoodles Recipe at Diabetes Health Magazine
My recipe at Diabetes Health magazine

Ready to Transform with Yoga?

Absolutely! 🧘

I’m not just a culinary wizard; I’ve also mastered the art of bending, stretching, and breathing deeply. As a certified yoga instructor, I’ve journeyed through an intensive program with Yoga Alliance International, diving deep into the world of asanas, meditation, vinyasa flow, and the intricate dance of anatomy, physiology, and yoga philosophy. My adventure didn’t stop there—I’ve also embraced the calming power of Yin Yoga and the mindfulness of guided meditation, racking up over 100 hours of specialized training.

Languages? Fluent in both English and Estonian—because yoga’s universal language comes through best when you fully understand the words. Keen to join? Drop me a line at [email protected] or slide into my DMs on Instagram @healthylauracom. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together.

My Yoga Odyssey: Credentials That Stretch:

  • Yoga Teacher Training Certification (CYT 200): A foundational leap into yoga’s vast ocean, certified by Yoga Alliance International.
  • Yin Yoga & Guided Meditation (CYT 100): Diving deep into the art of stillness and inner exploration, also with Yoga Alliance International.
  • Arm Balances & Inversions (30 hrs): Elevating my practice with the Yogi Flight School—because life’s about finding balance.
  • TRX Yoga Course Certification: Merging strength with flexibility for a workout that challenges and centers.
  • Yoga Mobility & Strength: Gaining the power and grace to flow through life’s challenges, certified by Yoga International.
  • Ashtanga: The Primary Series: Committing to a disciplined practice that strengthens both body and mind, thanks to Yoga International.
  • Hyperbolic Stretching Course: Pushing the limits of flexibility and discovering what lies beyond.
  • Art & Science of Breathing: Learning to breathe not just to live, but to thrive, with Yoga International’s guidance.

Yoga isn’t just what I do. It’s a huge part of who I am. Whether it’s mastering the physical postures or diving deep into meditation and breathwork, I’m here to guide you through every step of your yoga journey. Let’s stretch, strengthen, and find serenity together.