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January 12, 2012

Out Of Town – Jan 13th – Jan 19th

Just wanted to let everyone know I’m flying out tomorrow at the crack of dawn to go to Imaging USA .  It’s our national professional photographer conference and this year it’s held in New Orleans. It’s always so much fun.. not to mention also very educational and and and I LOVE me some tradeshows!  I’m looking forward to meeting other photographers from around the world and catching up with old friends!

I’ll be back in the studio on Jan 19th.  I will have limited access to email but will respond when I can!

Be Back Soon!
L

 

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January 3, 2012

A year in review ~ 2011

2011 was full of many blessings.  I am so honored to have spent time with each and every one of you!  As I was working on this slideshow I found myself getting very sentimental. When I look at my brides and grooms I’m excited for them. I remember those first years of marriage and building a life with my husband. It’s a special time and I know that soon they too will be thinking about starting a family. It truly makes me so happy when my brides have babies!!  When I look at all my sweet babies it actually brings tears to my eyes because they grow up so fast!!  Oh how much these little ones have changed in this short year.  When I look at family portraits I’m reminded about what is most important in this life because before you know it your babies will be leaving the nest.  Which brings me to high school seniors.  I feel envious and a little jealous actually when I look at portraits of these great kids!  The best times in their lives are about to happen and they don’t even know it! The whole world is there before them. They’re figuring out who they are and what they want to become. It’s bittersweet… before long they too will be considering marriage, and babies, and creating families.  The cycle continues and truly….      life. is. beautiful.     It was so incredibly hard to choose one or two images a session! I have so many favorites from every session. I’m so very very thankful to all my wonderful clients who share their lives with me.  It’s a blessing and an honor.

Much Love,  Laura

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December 1, 2011

Sneak Peek for Nikki & Richard

Happy Birthday Grace!! Today was great!  I got to hang out with Miss Grace and photograph her one year portraits.  She is just as cute as ever!  I feel special!! I think she likes me or maybe it’s just my camera with all the buttons! LOL  I think she’ll be a Nikon girl one day too!;).  Her buddy Dwight also came along. I have to say he really is the coolest dog in the whole world.  I ALWAYS have baby fever when I photograph sessions.  When Dwight comes he gives me PUPPY fever!! Thanks so much for coming in guys! It’s always great to see you!  Here’s a quick peek! See you soon!

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Karen - December 1, 2011 - 7:27 pm

Soooo cute! I want this dog! I love the Christmas shot. Fab work as always, Laura :)

November 29, 2011

Sneak Peek for Leah and Cameron

I am so happy to have meet Kailyn’s new baby brother!   Baby Hayden looks JUST like his big sister too! He is a little hungry man! LOL I love the second photo where he’s totally got his “milk drunk” going on! I’m looking forward to documenting his growth over this next year! It’s the best part of my job! I love the first year!  Thanks so much for coming in! Was great to catch up with you guys!  See you soon!

 

 

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November 17, 2011

Vintage Sneak Peeks! – San Marcos, Texas Photographer

I always LOVE when my clients have ideas they want to incorporate into their sessions. Today we did a vintage session complete with vintage clothing, props and an awesome car!  It was such a treat today to get to photograph with this wonderful family and with this beautiful 1929 Duesenberg! It couldn’t have been a nicer day! Beautiful light, beautiful weather… it was perfect!  Here is just a quick peek for the Burdick family! Thanks so much! See you soon!!

I love how with a little photoshop magic you can make a modern portrait looking totally vintage!!

It’s so pretty in color too!  I just LOVE their outfits! Absolutely perfect!

Watch out ladies! Riding in cars with boys!!;)

No children were hurt during the making of this photo. LOL

I love this one too!  I can almost hear music when I look at this image!

 

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November 16, 2011

Sneak Peek for Danna & Mark ~ San Marcos, Texas Photographer

Sweet Avery visited me today! She just celebrated her 1st birthday!  She’s soooo cute!  I love the age where they can stand but they can’t walk yet! She’s SO close to walking!!   This little girl got some CUTE outfits for her birthday!! Makes me want a little girl SO bad!! Baby fever is in full over drive!!  I got my tutu fix today! I think we photographed her in five different tutus!  I love me a baby in a tutu!!  On a side note,  It’s funny how small the world is. Turns out Mark when he was in high school use to be friends with my neighbors son.  Thanks so much for coming in guys! It was great to meet you! See you soon!

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November 12, 2011

Sneak Peek for Tiffany and Luigi

This family is new to my studio!  I’ve enjoyed getting to know Tiffany and I have to say she has fabulous style! She’s creative and makes all kinds of great clothing and accessories.  It’s always fun when my clients like to be part of the creative process!  I LOVE the clothing she choose for her kiddos!  If I ever have a daughter I’d dress her just like this!! Here are few sneak peeks!  Thanks so much for coming in! I had a great time with your family!  See you next week!

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Tiffany Massa - November 13, 2011 - 7:43 am

OMG Laura, I love the pics!

November 10, 2011

Sneak Peek for Dana & Julius ~ San Marcos, Texas photographer

It  seems like yesterday that I was photographing Brennyn’s newborn portraits and now he’s a year old! He’s as cute as can be and so sweet! He likes me too! He came to me let me hug on him!! He’s walking and talking! I just love his dimples! He however was not exactly thrilled with the cake! LOL He did like to finger paint with the icing! Eating it though? Not so much. LOL Was great to see you today!  Thanks for coming in!:DSee you guys soon!

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Christina westbrook - January 19, 2012 - 2:05 am

Omg super cute! Hes one already wow.

Dana & Julius - November 13, 2011 - 10:00 pm

Wow! We always love the photos you take of our children. He has grown way too quickly.

November 5, 2011

Sneak Peek for Jenni ~ Part 2

Just another quick peek of beautiful Jenni’s studio session!  Such a pretty girl!  I love that Jenni loves bold colors! We totally rocked that with this session!:DThanks again for making the drive! See you guys soon!

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Menota Edwards - November 6, 2011 - 7:34 am

Love your work and thanks for sharing! I know you through my neice Shannon Nau Errett. you do beautiful work!

November 5, 2011

Sneak Peek for The Young Family

I had a great time this morning with the Young kiddos! They’re so sweet and did SO good today! They’ve grown up so much in the last year. I love how the smiles really come out when you ask them to tickle! LOL  Thanks so much for coming in and participating.  Here’s a quick peek from our mini session!  I think I’m going to offer one more round of mini sessions so if you missed out because I didn’t have a time open call me! I’ll give you first dibs!!  512-396-2001

 

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November 3, 2011

Sneak Peek for Chris and Karen

I had a great time today with the Craxton clan. They’ve just had another sweet baby girl! She’s beautiful!! Just like her big sister!  This family is extra special to me because I’ve known them for years in fact… I photographed their wedding!  I LOVE when my brides have babies.  I am blessed to have a job where I get to experience life’s greatest moments with my clients.  Photography really is a gift of memories. This gift has more value the older our children get and as life goes on these portraits become truly priceless. It seems like just yesterday I was photographing big sister Chloe’s newborn portraits. She has changed and grown up so much!  She’s got blonde curls now and talk so so much!! She’s so totally adorable!  I have to admit it’s bittersweet!  I’m looking forward to watching Eva grow up too! Thanks so much for coming in.  Congratulations Again!! It was so great to see you guys!

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Karen - November 3, 2011 - 6:32 pm

SCREAM!!! We TOTALLY LOVE these. You did AMAZING…as always. We won’t forget our wedding day but we sure love each new milestone you capture. Big hugs! Can’t wait to see the rest.

November 1, 2011

Sneak Peek for Jenni – Sinton Senior Photographer

Meet beautiful Jenni. We had a fabulous time out in this beautiful fall weather! This really is my favorite time of year.  Jenni is a senior out in Sinton! This beauty also just got accepted to UT! So excited for her!  Thanks so much for coming all the way out here!  Here are some quick favorites! See you soon!

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Kathy - November 2, 2011 - 11:47 am

The photos are BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much – we had a great time with you. Can’t wait for the studio session. I am not looking forward to picking my favorites!

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