A community storytelling project rooted in Lewis County.

 

 

Project Lew.Co

 

 

 

Honoring Local Roots  & Embracing Stewardship

Capturing the Beauty of Everyday Life that makes this place special


Rooted in the heart of Lewis County, Project Lew.Co is a storytelling initiative celebrating the land, the people, and the spirit that connects us all.   Through powerful photography and heartfelt stories, we spotlight the farmers, makers, nonprofits, community organizations, caretakers, and dreamers shaping our communities past, present, and future.


Nominate a local person, place, or story to be featured!

Be sure to follow along as we share the untold stories that make Lewis County shine.


 

From Hearth to Horizon

to celebrate the land, the light, and the quiet beauty that surrounds us, even in the places that go unnoticed.

Project Lew.Co began quietly through years of photographing various stories   across Lewis County and noticing something deeper taking shape. Beyond the portraits, homes, farms, and businesses were the people behind them and the way they live, care, and build legacy within their community.


Through shared conversations at kitchen tables and witnessing everyday moments of   generosity, these stories unfolded naturally and stayed with me.


Project Lew.Co is where all of that comes together. It is a space to document the people, land, and work that shape our local life while honoring what is growing, evolving, and lived with intention here.


This project allows me to pause, reflect, and share what I have been invited to witness, offering something thoughtful in return. This project comes from the truest part of me.


Welcome to Project Lew.Co. It is a glimpse into the heart of our community and the stories that make this place home.

Submit a Project Lew.Co Nomination


Project Lew.Co is built through invitation and connection. If you know someone whose story reflects the heart of this community, you’re welcome to nominate them to be featured. Selected stories are documented as part of Project Lew.Co and are offered as an act of service to the community.


Nominations may include individuals, families, small businesses, non-profits, farmers, makers, caretakers of land, or community efforts who are quietly shaping life in Lewis County.


Selection & Timing


A limited amount of nominations are selected each quarter based on alignment, timing, and capacity. While not every submission can be chosen, each is read with care and appreciation.


What’s Included


Selected stories are documented through a short interview and a documentary-style photography session in a natural, meaningful setting. Images are thoughtfully edited and may be paired with a written narrative drawn from the conversation. Each feature becomes part of the ongoing Project Lew.Co archive and may be shared as a way of honoring the people and places that shape our community. Participants receive a small selection of images for personal use.

 

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Nomination Form

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(If selected, the nominee will be contacted directly.)

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