“Children are the living messages
we send to a time we will not see.“
-John W. Whitehead

What a sweet little newborn! Wouldn’t you just love this centerpiece on your table?

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xoxo,

laura

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xoxo,

laura

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language
And next year’s words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.”
~T.S. Eliot, “Little Gidding”

Thank you to all of my dear clients for such an amazing year. I relished meeting so many new people and getting to see so many familiar faces as well–such a blessing to be able to do this! This is a random selection of images from this year–it is just impossible to include all, so I had someone choose at random for me. Choosing among clients would have been like picking a favorite child–I just couldn’t and love you all too much! Each one of you is so dear to me, and thank you for the opportunity to capture your special moments in time.  Here’s to another fabulous year filled with fun, laughter and connection.

much love,

laura

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Here’s to more beautiful moments in 2012!

xoxo,

la

“Where you love somebody a whole lot, and you know that person loves you, that’s the most beautiful place in the whole world. “

~ann cameron

This sweet family has two of the most darling girls ever! They are both so happy, sweet, mild-mannered and loving towards one another–it was a beautiful thing to see.  The bond between sisters is a special one that deepens and grows from a very young age–playmates, confidants, allies.  This wonderful family just returned to the states from their current home in Japan, and I immediately felt a certain kinship with these two sweet sisters.  I also lived in a foreign country at a young age, and it has colored my whole life–in a beautiful way. I became a lover of cultures different from my own, learned how to make fast friends and caught the travel bug early. What a special gift these parents are giving their daughters.

Our session was almost rescheduled due to rain, but the sun came out in all of its glorious warmness just in time for our session–perfect!  Oh, and I am guessing that mama found confetti in all sorts of fun spots after our session–under hats, in the mouth, covered in the hair, in boots…it was well worth it, though!

Such a fun session–thank you for trusting me with your memories, S family. It was a true pleasure to photograph the love among your family, and your girls are simply precious!

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xoxo,

laura

“Laugh as much as you breath and love as long as you live”

…especially when they are on cute little feet! Don’t those chevron wellies rock your socks off? I have a pair for my Addie, too, so I was so full of smiles to see mom bring these for this little peach and their session!

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So, so loved. That is what I get from each and every session with this little sweets and her fabulous parents. She is so incredibly loved and it shows in every little smile, giggle and curious exploration she has during our session. I love her to pieces and feel so thankful to have had the opportunity to photograph her so often–maybe you remember her watermelon drool here, or her first birthday cupcake smash here…

It is always such a treat when clients trust you with their family’s memories. Thanks for another fun time!

Oh, and pssst…her mama makes the most ahh-dorable hair accessories, seen here along with some Whippy Cake!

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Hair Accessories | Miss M | Whippy Cake

xoxo,

laura

“This morning,
In the hush of dawn,
I knew the miracle of birth -
I looked on the small child
In my arms -
And felt full ownership
Of earth!”

- Katherine Edelman

There was something so magical about this session. The sun was just rising over the nearby mountains, creating a beautiful rush of sun over this home and peeking through the gate.  There was a calm quiet across the neighborhood–people in their homes still sleeping, not yet showing the hustle and bustle of daily life.  While life was passing normally by, inside this home life had just recently changed forever. This couple became parents to this little cutie pie, and their world will never be the same…

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xoxo,

laura

“This moment contains all moments.”

~c.s. lewis

There will never be another moment in time like this minute right.now. Never. Your children will never be these ages again, they will never again look exactly like they do today.  The baby faces will sooner than we would like change into the face of a child, the chubby little legs will thin out and start to walk, the little hands that grasp at everything with a curious fervor will soon become more sure and stronger with age. Think about it.  Don’t you want to freeze time and capture where your family is NOW? There really is no perfect age, then, for a photograph. Yes, as photographers we do believe there are more optimal times than others when you are wanting something specific. When you simply want to capture your child and all that this very stage has to offer, though, now is the time. No expectations on what to say or how to pose or how it will look, for each child is different and shines in different ways at different ages. That is the true beauty of it. What a treat to have the opportunity to follow my smallest of subjects as they explore with wonder all the new things we encounter.

This session with this sweet family was full of walking and exploring new little nooks and crannies, with stops along the way for dancing with mom, twirling, nursing and games of tag with dad. That’s life and that’s beautiful! We ended our session at Paletas Betty, a darling little Mexican Popsicle shop that was the perfect backdrop as the sky darkened with night (also the perfect spot to nab a treat for a mama-t0-be on a hot summer day as seen in this session). Nothing quite like a little face covered in ice cream, full of the seriousness and concentration that comes with wanting to eat every.single.drip of chocolate.

Thank you, C family. Your moments in time are simply wonderful and I am so thankful for the opportunity to capture them!

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xoxo,

laura

And all along I believed  I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

One step closer
One step closer

~christina perri, a thousand years

My time photographing these parents to be as they prepared for the arrival of their sweeties was simply precious, and I always enjoy hearing stories of anticipation.  This gorgeous mama is a successful dentist with her own practice, and I know she worked hard to get where she is today professionally.  I know also, though, that her role as a mother is one that she also prepared for for quite awhile.  What a sweet reward that they have now been blessed with a beautiful set of twins.  This was quite the journey for this couple, and though it might seem as though it is over, we know it is just beginning…

I look forward to sharing images of the two sweet darlings at their newborn session, at one month and at six months. Dear sweet little things whom I have so much fun cuddling each time I get to see them!

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xoxo,

laura

“If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded. “

~maya angelou

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xoxo,

laura

“I love to think that the day you’re born, you’re given the world as a birthday present.”
~Leo Buscaglia

xoxo,

laura