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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 ‘maternity’ Category

giveaway monday!

August 31, 2009

Happy Monday! Just for my blog readers–and for those new to the blog, we have another awesome giveaway, this time from Dolce Vita Mia !

Here’s your chance–again, anyone can win, you don’t have to live in Arizona! Mia, the mama behind the designs at Dolce Vita Mia, has graciously donated a custom baby girl three piece Gift Set that includes an adorable onesie, flower headband and pedi posh yo-yo socks. Each has a matching, absolutely precious handmade flower on it. Even if you don’t have a baby girl, this is a perfect gift for a baby shower, or just to have on hand when someone you know welcomes a new little princess…I know more than a few of my clients are expecting baby girls soon!

Mia is a former schoolteacher (okay, maybe still a teacher, just on a bit of an extended maternity leave ) who now loves to design bows and other handmade sweetness for your little darling. She loves custom orders, too, so feel free to ask her to make a completely custom design for you! Oh, and ASU fans, check out Mia’s blog for a headband that will prove your sweetie is the biggest Sun Devil fan! She just released some rockin’ zebra print headbands today, too! LOVE them!

I also want to add that the pedi posh yo-yo socks don’t only look precious, but babies love them! Check out how much my own little diva loved checking them out and playing with them. She just couldn’t stop playing with them, they were fascinating to her. Too cute!

So, how do you enter?
1. Just check out the Dolce Vita Mia website, come back here, and leave a comment telling us your name and what Dolce Vita Mia item you love the most!
2. For an extra entry, do one of these four things then come back here and tell us what you did (the comment area is hidden at the end of the post, beneath the heart divider…to leave a comment just click where it says how many comments there are)–be sure to include your name:

follow DolceVitaMia on Twitter,
become a fan of Laura Winslow Photography on Facebook
send someone a link to this post telling them how they can win
become a follower of Laura Winslow Photography on Twitter!

The winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on Wednesday, September 2nd, so be sure to check back then to see if you have won! The winner will have 24 hours to claim their fan-tabulous prize.

Thanks for being a loyal blog reader, and welcome if you are just finding the blog! I love ya! Thanks to Mia for providing this super prize, too.

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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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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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night swimming / phoenix maternity photographer

August 11, 2009

“All the time we wondered and wondered, who is this person coming/growing/turning/floating/swimming deep, deep inside”
~Crescent Dragonwagon

This gorgeous mama already has three beautiful daughters, but she soon will have a new experience when she welcomes her baby boy into the world. She braved the Arizona evening for our session, and happily ended up in the refreshingly cool pool. What a beautiful baby bump she has, and what a special way to remember this, her last pregnancy. It was a fun session at a fun new location–don’t you just love the mountains in the background and all of the yellow flowers? I wish you a smooth and amazing delivery–I hope your little man makes his debut at a time so that I can be there to capture his birth! Keep me posted, and thanks for a fun time!!

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bridezilla becomes a mommy / phoenix maternity photographer

August 9, 2009

“Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch.”
~E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web

Imagine my surprise when I learned that this sweetie mama-to-be just recently had her own episode on WE TV’s Bridezillas! Just married in November and having a honeymoon baby, bridezilla is a term that I would never think to use in reference to her…she is just as sweet as can be, and so laid back! She and her hubby welcomed me into their home and were game for anything…we photographed in a gorgeous pecan orchard, on a fishing dock, with a watermelon and even in her bathtub! This wonderful couple is naturally beyond excited to welcome their little girl. I even got to look at the scrapbook Angela made, filled with touching moments detailing her journey to motherhood. It was quite the fun morning filled with plenty of laughter. I am looking forward to photographing their sweet little peapod Elora when she makes her debut very soon. Thanks for a great session!

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mom to superman / phoenix maternity photographer

July 11, 2009

“A mother’s joy begins when new life is stirring inside…
when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time
and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.”

~Unknown

This gorgeous first time mommy-to-be will be bringing her son Adrian Kalel into this world in just a few short (or long, if you are nine months prego during an Arizona summer) weeks. See, her hubs is such a huge Superman fan that they decided on the name Kal-el because that was Superman’s Kryptonian name. How can this little boy be anything other than super?
I love outdoor maternity sessions! There is just something so ethereal about a woman about to bring a baby into this world being outside among nature. One would think that it would be crazy hot to do an outdoor shoot in Arizona in July, but we were at it pretty early this morning to get that sweet light and to beat the heat. It wasn’t bad and we even had a nice breeze! One of this mama-to-be’s best buds came along to watch–isn’t that sweet? Such a great shoot…doesn’t she have such a cute looking smile? Love it! Thanks so much for allowing me to photograph that beautiful bump of yours, and congratulations!

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soon-to-be mama to three / phoenix maternity photographer

July 4, 2009

“A grand adventure is about to begin.”~Winnie the Pooh

This morning I had the opportunity to photograph this fun mama and I even got in some shots of her two little cuties! This happy family will be welcoming their newest addition in just three short weeks when her little girls will have another sister to shower love upon. This gorgeous mommy was up for anything, and we had some giggles along the way! Thanks so much for letting me into your home and allowing me to photograph that beautiful belly of yours. It was a blast!

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maternity & newborn session winner / phoenix maternity and newborn photographer

July 2, 2009

Because a post is no fun without a photo, here is another image from my fun urban session this past weekend…completely unrelated to maternity and newborns, but fun nonetheless!

So, without further ado…the contest winners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is awesome news for not just one but FOUR lucky mamas-to-be!!!!! Thanks to all of the lovely women (and one hubby!) that sent in entries for our Maternity & Newborn sessions giveaway! I truly enjoyed reading each of your stories and I wish each of you a healthy rest of your pregnancy and a beautiful delivery. What an exciting and magical time in a woman’s life. Each of you are positively glowing! Thanks so much for your interest and for sharing with me!!

One lucky entrant is the winner of the Grand Prize…but three other lucky mamas have been chosen to receive something special, too, so read on!!! The winner of the Sweet Anticipation Maternity session AND the Little Peapod Newborn session, as well as the two complimentary 8×10’s (a package worth $355!!!) is………………
………………………….Angela Padilla, a beautiful mama-to-be that is expecting her first child (a honeymoon baby!), Elora, in September. Congratulations, Angela!!!! I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you, your hubby and your little peapod Elora very soon!!!!!!
But wait!!! There’s more to be excited about!
The following three ladies are the winners of a Sweet Anticipation maternity session as well as a complimentary 8×10 of their choosing from the session
(each package is worth $165!!!):

~Shari Wood, a glowing mama of three who is expecting her fourth baby–a little boy named Dane–in early September.~Jessica Portillos, a cutie who will become a mama very soon in early August.
AND
~Michele Kelleher, a sweetie who is expecting her surprise baby this fall!

Congratulations to Angela and the other three winners!!!!!!!!!! I will be contacting each of you shortly to discuss your sessions. Can’t wait to meet you! Again, thanks to everyone for entering!!!!!!!!!!!

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want a free session? / phoenix maternity photographer

June 22, 2009

Are you a fun expectant mama-to-be? Do you know someone who would love to show off their beautiful baby bump? Here is your opportunity to win a super-duper awesome maternity session AND a newborn session! One Phoenix area mama-to-be will win the following:

~{The Sweet Anticipation Maternity Session} (a $125 value!), a fun and fabulous time in which we capture your beautiful curves as you await your little peanut
~A complimentary 8×10 professional print of the mama’s choosing from the Sweet Anticipation session
AND
~{The Little Peapod Session} (a $150 value!), where Laura will document all of the awe-inspiring details of the new little gift
~A complimentary 8×10 professional print of the mama’s choosing from the Little Peapod session

All in all, this fan-tabulous package is worth $355!!!!

Here is the deal-io on the details:
~The recipient must be due in either July, August or September
~The newborn session must take place within the first ten days of life
~The winner should be ready to have fun with the sessions
~The lucky winner will be featured on the blog and/or website
~Approximately 20-30 online low-resolution proofs will be provided from each session in an online gallery (no digital files are included in this awesome package…session CDs are available to purchase, however).
~There is no obligation to buy, but if you wish to purchase prints after you receive your complimentary 8×10’s you may do so at 10% off of the a la carte print pricing.

So…how do you enter?
Just send me an email to laura@laurawinslowphotography.com with the following:
~A recent snapshot of the mama-to-be
~A short note telling me why you want this awesome maternity and newborn session package
~When your little peapod is due to arrive

Now, if you know of someone that could use this and they enter there is good news for you, too! Tell them to let me know that you referred them and you can receive a complimentary 8×10 and 10% off of a la carte print prices when you book any full session!! You can keep receiving 8×10 credits for each person you refer..maternity or not! How cool is that?!

So, get the word out! Tell them to head over here to the blog to find out all the cool details! The deadline for entries is Wednesday, July 1st, so hurry!!!