“Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.”

~Lin Yutang

I just adore this beautiful mama.    I first met her when she hired me to photograph her days-old first baby girl, and I have had the opportunity to photograph sweet little N and her family many times since.   Traci is just so incredibly fun and we have found ourselves chatting for hours on end on more than one occasion.  She was the talent behind the amazing hair of all the models at our recent Alice in Wonderland shoot.  Check her out and give her a call if you want a new ‘do–seriously, she rocks!  You will quickly find that she is one of the sweetest things around, too.  I am SO very excited that Miss N is going to be a big sis, and I cannot wait to meet their new precious joy.  Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of your lives, I just love you all so much.  I look forward to watching your family grow! And to Dada S, I just haven’t gotten to the fam’ photos, but don’t worry–lots of fun ones with you, too! 

xoxo,

laura

“There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child.  There are seven million.”

~Walt Streightiff

I am working on finishing up this family’s gallery and just thought I would share a few more.  Can’t wait to show you the gallery, B family!  Such sweethearts!

xoxo,

laura

Yay!  One of my photographs from the Alice in Wonderland photo shoot–styled by The TomKat Studio and featuring the talent of SO many fabulous artists–was a featured photo on the Martha Stewart Dreamers into Doers webpage!  SO fun and exciting that they loved it, too!  We had SUCH a blast at the shoot…don’t forget to check out my original blog post to see more of the shoot or visit The TomKat Studio blog!

xoxo,

laura

“But then, shall I never get any older than I am now? That’ll be a comfort, one way — never to be an old woman — but then — always to have lessons to learn!”

~Alice, Alice in Wonderland

Amazingness.  Not a word, I know, but when I think of this weekend’s Alice in Wonderland shoot, I just think to myself…amazingness.  Yep.    The past month was spent planning and organizing and dreaming of this shoot, and it was simply awesome to see it all come together.  So many incredibly talented designers and creative women were involved in this endeavor, and I want to thank each and every one of them.  I know you will love checking out their websites and blogs to learn more and to see more of their fabulous talent.

The tablescape was styled by the ultra-talented Kim of The TomKat Studio.  She did such an amazing job, don’t you think? She turned this dream tea party into a reality!!! 

So, without further ado, Alice welcomes you to her bright, fun, modern + chic Wonderland!

amazing vendors

Tablescape Styling | Kim, The TomKat Studio

Hair | Traci Rogers, Assistant Brittany Martin

Hair Accessories + fabric floral rings | Dolce Vita Mia

Floral Arrangements + some vases/accessories | Zuzu’s Petals

Some tablescape styling items | Kim of The TomKat Studio’s own collection, including items from Homegoods

Vintage Bottlecap Necklaces | Belle Chateau

Party Printables | The TomKat Studio

Styling + creation of Mad Hatter mustache ensemble + accessories | Grace, Finley and Oliver

Vintage birdcages + some styling accessories | Belle Chateau

Cupcakes + cookies | Decadent Delights

Hanging lanterns, white poms, polka dot plates, cups + napkins | Polka Dot Market

Rosette tanks + chiffon ruffle tanks | Finley + Oliver

Clothing:

Boutique Mia | Three floral tuxedo dresses

Classy Sassy Girls | turquoise ruffle dress

Lillipops | Vintage camera dress + leggings

Little Mave | Lavender bloomers

Pink Confetti Boutique | Polka Dot tea party ruffle dress with hair accessory

Suburban Stash | Mad Hatter jean skirt/tee/legging ensemble, suspender dress

Sweet Plume | Leading Lady peacock feather dress

Three Yellow Starfish | teal + black floral knot dress, ruffle bloomers

Tiny Belles Boutique | Tutus

I recently photographed some In the Rose Garden dresses and it was so fun to see these cuties in them!  The fabrics are so fun and vibrant and they are just perfect for your little princess.   Isn’t it SO much fun to dress up little girls?  I adore my son, and when I find cute boy things it rocks, but there is just something so fun to dressing up a little girl.  My Addison has even learned how to say, “Preee-ty”, and often says it over and over as she touches dresses and clothes.  It starts young, people! 

Check out the beautiful designs at In the Rose Garden for  yourself! 

Turquoise beanie with melon bloom courtesy of the fab Dolce Vita Mia.

xoxo,

laura

“Divas are not made, they are born.”

{fiona apple}

I recently had the opportunity to shoot the new line of vintage headbands for Classy Sassy Girls, and our model Miss Z was a custom request from designer/owner Danielle.  Don’t you think she just rocks these gorgeous headbands?  I first fell in love with the ahhhmazingly chic ruffle dresses from Classy Sassy Girls, and when I saw these stunning headbands, I felt the same way.  Aren’t they seriously to die for?  Love!!  Fan CSG on Facebook + check out more of her fab designs!

xoxo,

laura

“Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows.”

~John Betjeman

These two sweeties are just sooo precious!  I just love how they both are so different from one another!  Little Miss has the most gorgeous blue eyes, while her big bro has equally stunning eyes but of brown!  They are both so full of energy and curiosity, they reminded me so much of my own babies.    This little man took an immediate liking to my red chair (how could he not, don’t you love it?  He he!) and was happy to take care of my son’s toy airplane that I brought along.  Ironically, it was a Southwest airplane–where both of his parents work!  Fun!  It was a fun session of exploring and playing–thanks so much for an awesome session, B family!  Here are just two sneakie peekies to tide you over for now.    Have fun in Flagstaff–I’m sooo jealous of the weather you will have!

xoxo,

laura

“Siblings–the definition that comprises love, strife, competition and forever friends.”

~Byron Pulsifer

We traveled to California for the long weekend to visit family.  These three are my adorable cousins, and it was so.much.fun to see them again.

It had been awhile–the last I saw them, I was pregnant with Jackson.  My children had never met them, so I was so happy for everyone to be together.  In my mind’s eye, they were small children that loved to run around, hunting for bugs and sweetly coloring at a table.  I got to know three very much older-acting tweens (and a teen) this weekend.

D, the oldest, I quickly discovered loves all things aquatic.  He is intelligent and curious.

The lone girl in between two brothers, S,  still loves to be creative and has such a sweet, mothering side.  She happily chased after Addie as she ran from room to room and watched out for her the whole weekend. 

Little S is the kind-hearted, banana-loving (his nickname is Monkey) younger bro.  He loves donuts with sprinkles and can row a mean paddle board. 

It was a fabulous feeling to get to know my cousins all over again in these new stages of their lives.  We had a blast and stayed busy the whole weekend.  How fun that we now live on the same side of the country. Thanks for showing us SUCH a wonderful time!!

xoxo,

laura

“A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous…full of beauty and forever beautiful…loving and caring and truly amazing.”
~ Deanna Beisser

Quick, someone call a talent agent!  This little doll is just the cutest little thing, and she is so expressive!!  I get the biggest kick out of the many faces of Miss Z–all of them just so cute you want to squeeze her!  Her big eyes were so glassy and round, her curls were the perfect little ringlets and her sassiness was fit for a princess!  She is fabulous and she knows it! She recently celebrated her very first birthday, so our session ended with a fabulous cake smash…only she already is so posh that she didn’t entirely take to the idea of getting messy.  Loved it!  Thanks, B fam!

Happy First Birthday, sweet baby girl! 

Would you love for your sweetie to celebrate with a cake smash session?  Email me at laura@laurawinslowphotography.com to set up a session and I will put you in contact with the fab Angie of Custom Theme Cakes! 

Be sure to check out our Facebook page for more photos, casting calls + fun!

“The law of love can best be understood and learned through little children.”

~Mahatma Gahndi

This little sweetie and her sis were just naturals in front of my lens.  I had so much fun their beautiful mama’s maternity session, and I was so excited to meet this little Addison Grace (it is, after all, a pretty special name to me!!).  She was just so darling–calm, sweet, beautiful and with the sweetest little serious look.  What a fun session!  Thank you so much, L family!  It was a pleasure!

xoxo,

laura