“I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known.” 

~Author Unknown

Thinking back to my own college graduation, I remember the look of spring blooming around my Washington, DC campus, the crisp-but-getting-warmer air and the feeling that anything was possible.  It can be a very real and amazing feeling to feel like the whole world is yours for the taking and that the only thing limiting what you can do is yourself.  I wish this feeling for all graduates, on the day of their graduation and for an entire lifetime. It is what makes great things happen in this world. Hold dear to that feeling of greatness, that feeling that you can do anything.  For that is real, possible, and just what this world needs…

xoxo,

laura

“Horses and children, I often think, have a lot of the good sense there is in the world.” 

~Josephine Demott Robinson

Really, now.  Cuteness.overload!

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xoxo,

laura

Such a sweet girl in such an important time in her life–in another month she will be a proud graduate of Arizona State University. SO happy for you, B!

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laura

“Angels can fly because they carry no burdens. “

~ The Angels’ Little Instruction Book, Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994

I simply adore these two talented designers!! The precious outfit–perfect for spring!!–is from Cici & Ryann, while the fabulous backpack is Merah Muda. LOVE!  Head on over + give them some love!  More fun commercial images from both designers coming up soon…:)

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Angel Backpack | Merah Muda

Skirt, Top + Headband | Cici & Ryann

xoxo,

laura

Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister

~lady marmalade

These two sweets have a special place in my heart. I have had the pleasure of photographing them so many wonderful times–when big sis was a newborn, in between, as she was to become a big sis, little sissy’s birth, newborn and lots more. Sooo precious, these two, and I simply love their mama, too.  Such a fun sesh!

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Polka Dot Hair Accessory | Miss M

Felt Hearts + Burlap LOVE Bunting | Finley and Oliver

Pink Wooden Camera | Twig

Burlap Crown | lillian grace creations

black + white posie | Lilly Anna Kids

xoxo,

laura

“Love floods us with hope.”

~jareb teague

Fun location + sweet, smiley model = urban sweetie happiness!

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I had a blast meeting new clients and seeing returning faces during the recent Urban Sweetie mini sessions! This doll was a natural in front of the camera and was the perfect model. Her mama ordered a 30×40 canvas of the fun {LOVE} shot and I can’t wait for her to see it! I sent her this comparison of three different sizes using the awesome Photographer Wall Display Guides from Ariana Falerni Design.  I just love these for showing clients what different canvas sizes will look like on their walls.

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Dress | Ivy and A

Felt Puffy Hearts + Heart Burlap Bunting | Finley and Oliver

Polka Dot Hair Accessory | Miss M

xoxo,

laura

“Every man should be born again on the first day of January.  Start with a fresh page.  Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past.”

  ~Henry Ward Beecher

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May your New Year’s Eve be filled with confetti, laughter, friends, fun and promises of a beautiful new year…

Check out some of the fun client images from 2011 in our recap HERE.

here’s to a fab 2012,

laura

{image from the Finley and Oliver commercial shoot}

“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

“Where you love somebody a whole lot, and you know that person loves you, that’s the most beautiful place in the whole world. “

~ann cameron

This sweet family has two of the most darling girls ever! They are both so happy, sweet, mild-mannered and loving towards one another–it was a beautiful thing to see.  The bond between sisters is a special one that deepens and grows from a very young age–playmates, confidants, allies.  This wonderful family just returned to the states from their current home in Japan, and I immediately felt a certain kinship with these two sweet sisters.  I also lived in a foreign country at a young age, and it has colored my whole life–in a beautiful way. I became a lover of cultures different from my own, learned how to make fast friends and caught the travel bug early. What a special gift these parents are giving their daughters.

Our session was almost rescheduled due to rain, but the sun came out in all of its glorious warmness just in time for our session–perfect!  Oh, and I am guessing that mama found confetti in all sorts of fun spots after our session–under hats, in the mouth, covered in the hair, in boots…it was well worth it, though!

Such a fun session–thank you for trusting me with your memories, S family. It was a true pleasure to photograph the love among your family, and your girls are simply precious!

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laura

“Laugh as much as you breath and love as long as you live”

…especially when they are on cute little feet! Don’t those chevron wellies rock your socks off? I have a pair for my Addie, too, so I was so full of smiles to see mom bring these for this little peach and their session!

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So, so loved. That is what I get from each and every session with this little sweets and her fabulous parents. She is so incredibly loved and it shows in every little smile, giggle and curious exploration she has during our session. I love her to pieces and feel so thankful to have had the opportunity to photograph her so often–maybe you remember her watermelon drool here, or her first birthday cupcake smash here…

It is always such a treat when clients trust you with their family’s memories. Thanks for another fun time!

Oh, and pssst…her mama makes the most ahh-dorable hair accessories, seen here along with some Whippy Cake!

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Hair Accessories | Miss M | Whippy Cake

xoxo,

laura