Welcome to Laura Winslow Photography {the blog}!

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 and on twitter and @reply me so that I know who you are. You can find the links on the bar to the right. Thanks! :) xoxo, Laura

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designer love: modern cupcake chic (phoenix photographer)

February 18, 2010

“Friends are like cupcakes in my pantry of memories.”

~Anonymous


Okay, so I just NEED to find an excuse to have one of these babies designed.  Amazing!  Are you a fun bride-to-be looking for something that will cause your guests to talk about your reception for years to come?  Hosting a baby shower and want a wow-za centerpiece?  Planning your child’s birthday party?

Read on and drool.

My dear friends Vicki and Ray worked together to design this unique cupcake holder–it is suspended from the ceiling!  I had to share it with you because they design each holder custom to YOU!  That means no one will be exactly the same and you can work with them to create exactly what you want.  They make quite a team–Vicki is an architect and designs the holders and Ray builds them.  Seriously, I could never do that.  They have some serious talent, don’t you think?

If you are interested in discussing how you can have your own designed, just call Vicki at 602.909.6118 or email her at andersvl@hotmail.com.

I want you to just TRY not to think of cupcakes all.day.long. after checking out these gorgeous photographs from a recent wedding they designed this holder for.

A very special thanks to the wonderful Ali of Ali Broach Photography for generously providing her beautiful images.  All photographs in this post © Ali Broach Photography.  Thanks, Ali!

What is your fave type of cupcake?  All chocolate?  Red velvet?  Yummy!

I love this shot and how you can see it suspended from the ceiling…floating cupcakes!

Mmmmm….:)

So, so beautiful and unique, right?  Give Vicki a call to chat with her, pass this on to someone you know, or simply drool over the cool design and delectable cupcakes.  Anyone making a trip to Sprinkles now?  :)

xoxo,

laura

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fun fam’ (mesa family photographer)

February 15, 2010

“Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life.”

~Albert Einstein

I just love this family.  We had such a wonderful time walking around and chatting for our shoot.  It was a photographer’s paradise!  We came upon fabulous nooks and crannies filled with incredible textures, colors and objects.  Big bro rocked out for me–I love these photos of him jamming on the air guitar!  :)   And, wow!  Don’t mom and dad make the most stunning couple?!  Gorgeous!!  Our session ended with a trip to the ice cream shop.   Little L had dreams of pink ice cream and colored sprinkles the entire day.  She got just that.  Sweet little thing.  :)

Thanks for a fun day!  xoxo

xoxo,

laura

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giving is awesome ~ winner announced! (phoenix family photographer)

December 24, 2009

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

~Winston Churchill

I am soooooooooo excited to announce the 2009 winner of the Giving is Awesome contest. If you’re new to my blog and have no idea what Giving is Awesome is, head over to THIS post for more details.
It was so difficult to choose just one from the pool of SO deserving nominees, but after much deliberation I am thrilled to share with you the winner. One of the nominations came from Charlotte Tanner. Her entry pulled me in from the first sentence and by the end had me in tears over the courage of the winning family.  I’m happy to announce that her nominee, Eric, is the winner of $1200 worth of custom photography! Eric and his family have kept an upbeat outlook despite a year in which their three year old son was diagnosed with a severe form of multiple sclerosis, his wife was found to have cancer and endured subsequent surgery and treatment, and the grandmother who raised him passed away unexpectedly.  Charlotte describes his amazing courage,

“The strength he possesses to keep everything together in spite of such adversity amazes me that he can still keep a sunny disposition and hope.  Giving the gift of photography would give a moment in time of their sucess of a family to be brave together and love each other.  I believe it will give memories of their family and bring joy to their family to keep…”

Eric and family, congratulations and an early Merry Christmas to you.  Your courage and perseverance are shining examples of the human spirit and I absolutely cannot wait to photograph you. For taking the time and full heart to recognize Eric’s strength, Charlotte also wins $225 worth of photography.  Thank you for all of you for being bright spots in this wonderful world.  Thank you so, so very much to all that took the time to nominate the shining stars in their lives.  It means so much.  Merry Christmas!

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sweet and loved (scottsdale newborn photographer)

December 23, 2009

“When that baby looks into your eyes and you know it’s yours, you know what it means to be alive.”

~ Anonymous

What an amazing “job” I have.  I just feel so lucky to be able to hold babies that weren’t even here just a few short days prior.  What a miraculous thing to be able to look into a baby’s eyes and to truly see the whole world before them.  Seriously.  I am in awe each time I leave a newborn session.  I have definitely been getting my baby fix this month!  This little man was the third little newbie for December, and another client just welcomed a baby boy this morning.  That makes four boys for December!  Isn’t he so sweet?  His parents and big sisters (aren’t they just beautiful, too?!) are obviously in love with him already, and really how could you not be?  Mom and Dad had so many fun ideas–we put this little guy into a stocking, a football helmet (with a strong middle name like Packer can you guess what team is a family fave?), a Santa outfit and so many cute little hats.  Dad is in the jewelry business, so we just had to show how little this sweetie’s toes are by trying Dad’s ring on for size.  He was such a good sport and patiently modeled for me for several hours.  I just had to post the one of him in the stocking because I love how he is seemingly fascinated by his cute little hands.  Thank you for welcoming me into your home–I can’t wait for you to see the rest!  Enjoy your sneak peeks!  :)

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giving is awesome! (arizona)

December 9, 2009

“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”

~Maya Angelou

I am super excited to be part of a worldwide photographic event called Giving is Awesome!  I have always believed in the importance of giving back, and I am so happy to be able to through the gift of photography.  Something that will make someone having a difficult time smile through it.  What is Giving is Awesome?

You know someone.

You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $1200 worth, to be exact.  The winner will receive a complimentary, custom session with me, a high resolution digital negative CD with print release, a DVD slideshow and $100 worth of prints.  Tell me their story because it deserves to be recognized.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a complimentary session fee ($125) and $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make the annual trip to Disney World does not qualify as sincere financial need.)  :)

* The nominee must reside in the East Valley, within 30 miles of 85295 (or the session must take place at a location that is). Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself.

*If you don’t know someone that could use this, pass the link on! Post it on your blog, facebook, myspace, email it to your friends and family because I’m sure they could spread the love to someone they might know.

* You must e-mail me the full story : laura@laurawinslowphotography.com by Monday, December 21st at 2:00 pm.

*The winning sessions will take place between January and May 2010.  Happy New Year!

You have from today until Monday, December 21st at 2:00 pm to submit your nomination. I must be able to notify the winner with a surprise phone call on Christmas Eve. I will also announce it on my blog that same day–so get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

The premise is simple: think of someone you know who deserves custom photography but can no way possibly afford it. Nominate them to win it. Enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling you brought to the world.

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

laura

Learn more about Giving is Awesome project by checking out the website.  Want to nominate someone outside of this region? Check out the map for other participating photographers.

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the fab four (chandler family photographer)

December 2, 2009

“Life, love, and laughter – what priceless gifts to give our children…”

~Phylis Campbell Dryden

Wow.  This family rocked it.  What a fun, close knit family.  The twins are just precious and so full of energy.  They have such separate and unique personalities, it was fun to observe.  Their older sis was a natural in front of the camera–can you say model anyone?!  According to mom, one of the twins is the “mommy” while the other would be happy to jet off on one of her brother’s bikes!  It wouldn’t be so far fetched.  See, big bro is motocross champ Tanner Amarillas and has been riding since he was two!  What really threw me for a loop is that the older two are what six and eight years old look like these days.  I mean, I know babies.  I know two and three year olds.  From teaching high school, I know what teens look like.  But this is what 6 and 8 look like now?!  Whew!  Maybe it is just me, but they look much older and wiser than I remember myself being at those ages.  What do you think?  :)   Thanks for such a fun session!  It was awesome to meet you!  Enjoy your sneak peeks!

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loving the leaves (phoenix family photographer)

December 2, 2009

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

~Mahatma Gandhi

I love this family.  :)   This is the third time that I have had the opportunity to photograph them, and each time they arrive in the cutest coordinated outfits, right down to the socks, shoes and accessories.  I love the purple and gray combo–so fab!  I am loving watching their little sweetie grow up, too, and I look forward to photographing her again in the spring.  She is just so sweet,  handing me little flowers and leaves that she picked up throughout our session.  Thanks, sweetie–my kiddos loved checking them out! When I got home, I discovered that I had a ton of the leaves in all of my pockets.  :)   This family is always up for anything and loves to try new locations.  Thanks for trusting me, and thanks for always making the drive.  You are awesome!

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lightning speed (phoenix family photographer)

November 23, 2009

“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony. “

- Eva Burrows

Do you see that blur?  :)   That’s little brother whizzing past me as I try to snap his photograph.  Whew!  What amazing energy he had–so fun!  When I first met this family and our session began, little bro was reserved and a bit dazed.  I asked if he had just woken up from a nap.  Sure enough, he was just waking up.  In no time at all, he was up and at ‘em.  He loved to zip back and forth and really enjoyed having his loving big bro chase him.  I just love it when kiddos have energy and a zeal for life.  My own son is the same way–always moving.  These are the moments that we fail to remember unless they are captured on film.  The playfulness and the hint of  mischieviousness in the eyes.  What a great family–thanks so much!!

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parallel lives (phoenix family photographer)

November 20, 2009

“When you love your children from the moment they begin, you yourself begin all over again, in them, with them, and so there is something more to the world again.”

~William Saroyan

These are some of our dearest friends.  They are such beautiful people with such beautiful souls, really.  We met at a mommy’s group when our boys had just turned a year old.  Sometimes I feel we are leading parallel lives.   Our boys are six weeks apart and are such good buds–Jack always talks about his “Lukie”–and we welcomed our daughters into the world a mere seven weeks apart.   They were who we entrusted Jack to when I left him for the very first night in his life when I went into labor with Addison.  It is such a special thing to have someone who is experiencing all the same joys and challenges of motherhood as you, at often the exact same time.  It was a true pleasure to capture the love they have for one another and to photograph these two little beauties.  Jack is smiling at the computer screen right now, telling me, “Oh, there’s Lukie and there’s…”  He loves seeing his buds.  Thanks for your friendship, and thanks for a great session…oh and a yummy dinner afterwards!  :)   Love ya!

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two little buds (phoenix family photographer)

November 15, 2009

“To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.”

~Clara Ortega

I just love this family!  The kiddos had so much fun exploring all of the fun things at our location.  They were wonderful sports about the whole thing…I don’t think that a bribe–I mean trip to the toy store–had anything at all to do with it!  :)   I sure hope that little man was sweetly rewarded with the best rocket this town has ever seen!  They are so sweet and modeled so beautifully.  They really know how to turn those gorgeous smiles on on cue.  I just love to watch the bond that these two siblings have.  It makes me smile and think of how my own two children will be like that one day.  They already have such a bond, but it seems to get even more fun as they get older!  Thanks so much for braving the slight drizzle and chilly morning weather for our session, C family!  Love ya!!

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