“The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.”

~e.e. cummings

I finally am getting around to sharing this session from last fall with this sweet expectant couple.  They drove from California for our session, and it was so amazing to capture this special time in their lives. Mom has quite the adventurous spirit and it was so easy to see her strong sense of self and independence shine through.  She enjoys traveling and early in her pregnancy went on a trip to China with friends.   A true love of exploring and delving more into this world are incredible traits that I know she will pass on to their little man–can’t wait to see him very soon when they travel back for his six month session! Thank you for allowing me to capture this time in your lives!

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xoxo,

laura

“So this is love, So this is what makes life divine.”

~cinderella

When you are on the cusp of motherhood, all sorts of thoughts run through your head.  Happy thoughts, deep thoughts, worried thoughts.  For me, my thoughts turned to my own mother.  Suddenly, I saw her in a whole new light and all the talks and strictness were all at once understood.  The need for protectiveness comes and it never leaves.

When I was chatting with this sweet new mother-to-be (now a mommy!) about a vision for her maternity session, she spoke of her memories of her mother, no longer with her.  Those memories included sweet times watching Cinderella with her mother. In fact, her son was to be named Augustine–and called Gus, one of the little mouse sidekicks to Cinderella in the movie.  It was only fitting, then, that we photograph her in front of this gorgeous Cinderella wall, don’t you think?

What a beauty and such a darling couple.  I so enjoyed our time together visiting different spots, and they were both so sweet. Thank you for a fun time, E and M! Much love!

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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

“There is no influence so powerful as that of a mother.”

~sarah josepha hale

Expecting + positively glowing.

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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

Such a profound feeling to love someone before you even lay eyes on them, isn’t it? To love a being with all your heart and soul, to feel such a fierce protectiveness over them like you’ve never known. Something that no one will ever be able to aptly explain, for there really are no words to encompass something so vast.  The absolute mystery and beauty of motherhood…I feel so blessed to capture this anticipation for the mothers I meet.

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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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laura

“Life is magic. The way nature works seems to be quite magical.”

~jonas salt

This fun and sweet mama and dad-to-be were such a pleasure to photograph together as they anticipate the arrival of their little girl.  Thank you for a wonderful session–and thank you for braving those crazy ‘squeeters! You two rock! I look forward to meeting your darling princess very soon!

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laura

 
“Dancin in the moonlight
Everybody’s feelin warm and bright
It’s such a fine and natural sight
Everybody’s dancin in the moonlight”

~van morrison, dancing in the moonlight

Such a fun expectant couple–can’t wait to meet their little newbie very soon!

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laura

There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good. 

~Edwin Denby

These two were up for anything–including a little dance party in the mud! They made the trip from LA for their maternity session and it was such a pleasure to hang with them! I simply love my clients and their fun-loving attitudes!

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laura

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us when adversity takes the place of prosperity when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.”
~Washington Irving

Such a gorgeous mama-to-be. Thank you for a beautiful session–I can’t wait to meet your sweetie pie!

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xoxo,

laura