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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}

Archive for the ‘newborn’ Category

“A brother and sister share childhood memories and grown-up dreams. ”

~Author Unknown

This was a special session.  Our dear friends welcomed their new baby girl into this world, and we couldn’t be happier.  It is such a strange and wonderful thing to see your friend become a mother of TWO.  It is hard to describe, but it took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes when I first saw her holding her daughter.  It brought back so many memories of when we brought Addie home, and how Jack’s life changed forever (in a wonderful way!).   We love little D, the big bro, so much, and he is such a good friend to Jack.  The kiddos in our group are almost like siblings, so it is so.much.fun to welcome another little one into it.  When all of us girls met, we had almost and just-turned one year old babies.  Since then, we have added four more babies into the mix.  Such an awesome circle of love and friendship.  You all are such amazing parents, and I am so thrilled for you.  Miss M is simply beautiful, and the perfect addition. Enjoy your sneak peeks!

This might just be one of my faves.  For some reason, it just speaks to me.  Maybe because I have a son and a daughter, too.  I just love how his little hand is cupping his mom’s face as he looks at her. Moms, do you feel what I feel when I look at this?  :)

I adore this yellow and white blanket–it was her great-grandmother’s, and she was instantly calm and peaceful on it.

Three generations of beautiful women.  :)

xoxo,

laura

Adorable green and purple cocoons by the talented Roxxi of Up Above Creations.



“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. she never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.”

~Rajneesh

This sweet little girl was welcomed into the world just four short days ago.  FOUR DAYS!  I am so, so lucky to be able to hold and cuddle such precious little beings mere days after they made their arrival in the world.  She has the cutest little lips that she loved to curl into a pout and is just a tiny little thing.  I adored the way the new family looked, cooing at their new baby girl under the shade of a large tree, the grass blowing in the wind.  Big sis –seen here awaiting the arrival of her sibling–was so protective of her little one and happily positioned herself at her feet.

How amazing to witness a family being born as well.  Such a strong, life changing time in one’s life.  To become a parent is life-altering, and I love being able to see that happen to others.  I feel honored to have been allowed a glimpse into your cocoon of new-parent bliss.  Thank you for letting me capture your miracle.  Enjoy your sneak peeks.  :)

xoxo,

laura

Precious lamb hat + diaper cover set and cozy purple cocoon from the wonderful Roxxi of Up Above Creations.

Adorable headband from the talented Mia of Dolce Vita Mia.

“Even before the stars lit up the sky, your little boy had a special place in the heart of God. “

~ Unknown

This session was supposed to be a maternity session.  His mama was anxiously anticipating her session, but this little man had other plans.  He arrived six weeks early, causing his mama to forego both her maternity session and her plans for a belly cast.  Do you think she even gives it a second thought now, though?  Look what she has instead–a perfect, precious little baby boy.  :)   He was just 4 pounds, 14.9 ounces, but is so, so healthy for a preemie.  He loved basking in the sun during our session and was in a deep slumber in no time.  I love outdoor sessions for newborns–especially at this time of year.  They love the warm weather and the slight breeze.  Perfect!  He even snoozed away as we put the little guy inside of a snowboard helmet (dad is an instructor).   Adorable!  Thank you for a wonderful session, G family!

xoxo,

laura

Hat and diaper set by the ahh-mazing Cassi of Polka Dot Posh:)

“If I have a monument in this world, it is my son.”

~Maya Angelou

This sweet little man was just a joy to meet–and his wonderful family, too!  They were referred to me first via Louisiana, then from a friend in Texas–thanks J and A!  ;)   They are so happy to welcome their little tiger (it is the Chinese year of the tiger, and that was his nickname  while he was inside mommy–adorable, right?!), and he is just so precious.   I just loved this session–from the beautiful design of the nursery, to the amazing green velvet chair to the great conversation…I could have stayed forever!  I particularly love when items with sentimental value are used for newborn sessions.  It just touched me when grandma told me that this beautiful chest that the little guy is snoozing on was passed down through several generations.  She reminisced of lining it with paper to take it to college, and noted the lovely handles her own father had made.   I hope they will, as the years pass by, find happiness and meaning in looking back at this photograph of their sweetie on this chest.  Their protective doggie is even in the background keeping a watchful eye on her new brother.  :)

Thank you for choosing me to document this amazing time in your lives, it was an honor and a pleasure to meet you.  Enjoy your sneak peeks!

xoxo,

laura

Absolutely adorable olive green hat and diaper cover set from the talented Cassi of Polka Dot Posh.  Isn’t it just too cute?!

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The precious baby blue knot beanie is from the wonderful Theresa of Unravel Me Designs.  Love it!

“Life is a flame that is always burning itself out, but it catches fire again every time a child is born.”

~George Bernard Shaw


This little sweetheart is just such a doll, and I adored his wispy blonde hair!  I love his nursery, too!  SO adorable!!  Check out his name on the wall!  He might have had a bit of an eventful arrival, but he is just as calm as can be and simply perfect.  He is a wonderful eater, and as is usual with newborn sessions, we worked around his schedule so that he was content and had a full belly.  What a little angel!  The new mom and dad are obviously overjoyed and so in love with their new little man.  How could you not be?!  I also enjoyed chatting with them–it was such a pleasure to meet the both of you.  Thank you for having me to your home and trusting me with these amazing first moments of you miracle.  Enjoy your sneak peeks!

xoxo,

laura

”I’ll breathe in  your newness,

and remember these days,

forever in delved in my mind.”

~Pamela Simpson

This new little family was just so incredibly sweet and in love with their new daughter.   During newborn sessions, there is plenty of time for feeding, soothing and lulling baby back to sleep.   So, we had a little downtime to chat while this sweetie was getting her little belly fed.  As we were chatting, I teared up as the new dad said, “If I would have known that it was going to be this good, I would have had children a long time ago.”  That, my friends, is the magic of parenthood.  Something that, before it happens to you, seems wonderful–but when you actually have a baby of your own you realize that wonderful will never be enough to describe the love, emotions and protectiveness you feel toward this small human being.  I don’t think there is a word strong and all-encompassing enough in the English language to describe what happens to you when you become a parent.  I love being able to see that happen to new parents when I meet them and their days-old son or daughter for the first time.   Ah, bliss.  This little peanut weighed in at 5 pounds, 5 ounces and was so beautiful.  She snoozed happily and was such an agreeable little model.  She worked up quite the appetite by the end of the session.   It was wonderful to meet all of you and to talk with you.  Thanks so much for opening your home.  Enjoy your sneak peeks!

Adorable pink headband from the amazing Dolce Vita Mia.

Precious baby Mary Jane’s from the fab Curly Birdy.

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Oh so cute flapper blue and pink flower beanie from Posh Dot Posh.

They rock!  ;)

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“The child must know that she is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like her.”

~Pablo Casals

This precious baby girl was just so wonderful to photograph.  She has the most beautiful brown eyes and just loves to look around.  As you walk back toward her gorgeous nursery, you pass by a wall of large photographs of her two year old big bro as a baby.  Oh.my.goodness.  It could be the same baby!  I love that!  It is the same way with my two little ones–they are almost exactly the same age apart, and sometimes I swear I am looking at Addison’s baby photo when in fact it is Jackson’s!  This little sweetheart will snooze in style–her nursery is an elegant mix of classic, modern and vintage.  A room fit for a princess.   It was such a pleasure to meet this wonderful family and to photograph such a sweet, darling baby girl.  Thank you for opening your home to me.  You are truly blessed!  Enjoy your sneak peeks!

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“A child is God’s opinion that life should go on.”

~Author unknown

This sweet baby boy was born just days before Christmas.  Can you imagine a more divine gift?  His wonderful mom and dad–who I got to hang out with during their maternity session here–are naturally just thrilled.   They decided to keep the gender a surprise, so you can imagine how sweet it was in the delivery room to hear, “It’s a boy!!”  :)   He is so sweet and calm–I could have cuddled him all day!!  Don’t you just adore his darling red hair, too?  Congrats, B family.  Savor each and every moment with your amazing little gift.

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“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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” I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on its cradle. “

~Vincent van Gogh

I fell in love with this little man the instant I saw him.   He started off the session by giving me some adorable smiles and later showed off his stunning baby blues.   I just adore this amazing yellow blanket–it belonged to this little man’s great grandmother.  I love to photograph newborns with items of sentimental value or importance.  It makes the photographs that much more special.  Mom and dad are obviously smitten with their new sweetie, and it shone through in their images.  It was amazing to meet you all, thanks so much for allowing me the honor of photographing your beautiful family.

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