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Current News: *I am currently booking holiday sessions for August-October, and October is almost booked. November and December will be reserved primarily for maternity and newborn sessions. ***

Welcome and thanks for visiting the blog! I'm Laura and I am a photographer in the Phoenix area specializing in custom maternity, newborn, children's, engagement and family portraiture. I have a modern and fun style and I love to capture those unexpected moments. This is where you can view sneak peeks from recent sessions and special offers. I always love to receive comments! :) Please visit my website for more images and lots of information like what a session with me is like and what to wear. I would love to make those moments into memories for your family! Email me at laura@laurawinslowphotography.com for more info. I would love to hear from you! Please follow me on Facebook You can find the links on the bar to the right. Thanks! :) xoxo, Laura Laura Winslow Photography {cherished art for the modern family}

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Archive for the ‘Couples’ Category

vogue called and wants their models back :) (gilbert family photographer)

November 10, 2009

“Love is what dreams are made of.”

~Anonymous

The gorgeous blue eyed sweetie that graces my website is back, and this time she brought the whole family. Lucky me, aren’t they some of the most photogenic people? What a wonderful way to start off the most recent day of Holiday Mini Sessions! It was a day filled with lots of beautiful and sweet people…so happy to have been able to photograph everyone! More sneak peeks to come. E family, thanks for getting up with the sun for a great session. I must add, too, that you have two of the most polite children. It was a pleasure! Enjoy your sneak peeks!

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Tags: gilbert family photographer, holiday mini sessions, mini sessions, phoenix family photographer
Posted in Children, Couples, Families, mini sessions | 7 Comments »

michelle + jason wed / phoenix wedding photographer

November 1, 2009

“Love one another but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.”

~Kahlil Gibran

This beautiful bride and groom are so, so sweet–and what a gorgeous couple they make, too! They recently got married in beautiful Hawaii, just the two of them. How romantic, right? Of course they are loved by many, though, so they came home to have a reception at the beautiful Seville Golf and Country Club. This venue has spectacular, sweeping views and a plethora of citrus trees. I loved it! Michelle is a stunning bride, and let me tell you, I was so impressed how she was so calm and seemed to simply enjoy her special day. Their children are sooo adorable and are so sweet together. They were quite the troopers–and later did some mean hokey pokeies on the dance floor. Her cake was so elegant, accented with orchids, just like the centerpieces. Jason brought tears to more than a few eyes with his touching toast in Michelle’s honor. So sweet. Michelle and Jason, I feel honored that you chose me to document your wedding reception. Thank you!

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Tags: phoenx wedding photographer
Posted in Children, Couples, Families, wedding | 4 Comments »

fun in a wagon / phoenix family photographer

October 26, 2009

“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero. “

~Marc Brown

We had so.much.fun with this session! During a session, I love to just walk around and explore an area, and inspiration hits me at the oddest times. When I spotted an abandoned shopping cart in front of an old, blue car repair shop, my mind just swirled with fun possibilities. Luckily, this family was up for the fun and trusted my vision–as crazy as it sounded. The shopping cart images are some of my favorites from the session. Don’t they just look so close and fun all piled in there with Dad wheeling them?!

These two brothers are so close in age and love cars, trucks and each other. It is so obvious…despite the good-natured lip-pinching–you’ve been caught on camera, sweet Finley! He-he! Mom Grace is the owner and designer behind Finley and Oliver, and she made these most adorable tees that her boys are wearing. You might remember her from a giveaway we had earlier on the blog. They are a stylin’ fam, I tell you! I loved everything–right down to their shoes! You all rock, thanks!

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Tags: gilbert family photographer, phoenix children's photographer, phoenix family photographer
Posted in Children, Couples, Families | 14 Comments »

meredith + bryce (phoenix engagement photographer)

October 21, 2009

“The highest happiness on earth is marriage.”

~William Lyon Phelps

Man, I always have the most gorgeous clients! Can’t you already imagine the eyes on the children these two will one day have? Amazing. This lovely couple will be getting married in Utah this December–what a wonderful time of year! They are such interesting people, and I enjoyed getting to know them. Meredith is an administrator at a junior high school–it brought me back to my teaching days and reminded me of all those great students I taught. Bryce is a Mississippi boy and has the cutest southern drawl. I know these two have a lifetime of happiness and beautiful memories ahead of them. Thanks for such a fun session, you two!

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Tags: phoenix engagement photographer
Posted in Couples, engagement | 26 Comments »

so in love (phoenix engagment photographer)

October 8, 2009

“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.”

~ Henry Van Dyke

This couple was sooo fun to work with. They have such a fun personality, and I had a blast at this incredible location. These two sweeties will be getting married next year, and I can’t wait to photograph them on their wedding day. How much fun will that be?! Hopefully then I can photograph them with their furbaby, who they left behind in California for the weekend. I am so happy to have documented the love that you two have for one another at this special time in your lives–you are awesome! Thanks!!

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Tags: Couples, engagement photography, phoenix engagement photographer
Posted in Couples, engagement | 11 Comments »

the love of family (phoenix family photographer)

September 30, 2009

“The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.”

~Anonymous

Remember this little guy? Well, this time I had the pleasure of photographing the whole beautiful family! Wasn’t it just a short while ago that this little man turned one and celebrated by happily smashing a big blue cupcake?! Why in the world does he look so much older to me in these photographs? Mom said she just thinks that he did get older looking and that he isn’t her little baby anymore…that makes me so sad! That is just one reason why I think it is so important to document each stage in your child’s life, because they are gone too fast! Aren’t these girls dolls, too? Dad, you better get ready!! What a great session with absolutely wonderful people. Thanks so much!

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Posted in Children, Couples, Families | 4 Comments »

boy or girl? surprise! (phoenix maternity photographer)

August 31, 2009

“A new baby is like the beginning of all things, hope, a dream of possibilities.“

~Anonymous

I drive past this sign all the time, and each time I think how fun it would be to photograph a baby bump under the “BUMP” sign. This mama-to-be went with my vision and made it a reality–so fun! We hit a few other great locations, too. Isn’t she gorgeous? She and her hubby are huge Red Sox fans and will be expecting their little player (or will it be a little cheerleader?) in October. They want the gender to be a surprise…my guess is a boy! My hubby and I chose not to find out the gender with our first child, and I will never forget his birth day as my hubby exclaimed, “We have a son!” I’m so excited for these two that they will get to experience the same bliss. What a super-fun session…more to come! Thanks, guys!

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Tags: maternity, phoenix maternity
Posted in Couples, maternity | 4 Comments »

pregnancy becomes her (phoenix maternity photographer)

August 25, 2009

“A woman has two smiles that an angel might envy, the smile that accepts a lover before words are uttered, and the smile that lights on the first born babe, and assures it of a mother’s love.” ~Thomas C. Haliburton

I am so lucky to have the most gorgeous and fun-loving clients. What a wonderful session! These two parents-to-be were such fun and were game for all my ideas. Want to climb down these stairs to get to that cool structure? No problem. Want to lie down here? No problem. Want to walk around in simply a bella band? No problem. Want to climb in the water and get all wet? Still, no problem! Yay! What a wonderful way to cool off at the end of the session, and it made for some fabulous images. I know these two will make fabulous parents, and I can’t wait to see them in action when their little one arrives. I look forward to photographing your little sweetie pie when she makes her debut into this wonderful world. Thanks again, S + J. Tell your mom hello–how fab to meet her, too!

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Tags: phoenix maternity photographer, phoenix pregnancy photography
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david + tiernnee ready to wed ~ phoenix engagement photographer

August 24, 2009

“What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined… to strengthen each other… to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.”
~ George Eliot

D + T were so cute and funny, it made our session full of laughs! They are obviously crazy about one another, and are excited to be tying the knot soon! It was wonderful to meet you both and to chat with you–I am keeping my fingers crossed about your trip to Europe! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

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gorgeous family / phoenix family photographer

August 3, 2009

“When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.” ~Joyce Brothers

This family got up bright and early–quite a feat with the young ones!–for our session in the desert. The landscape and sunrise were gorgeous, and these little guys were such great sports! How wonderful that this mama had her daughter and grandson (I know!! No way she is a grandma–those two could be sisters!) in town from Louisiana. How blessed is she to have these three gorgeous children (another one is missed back home in Louisiana) and an adorable grandbaby? Thanks for the opportunity to photograph you–I had so much fun and it was wonderful to see you!!!