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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!
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“When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advise, solutions or cures, have rather chosen to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand.”
~ Henri Nouwen
I am so very excited to announce that I have joined the team of Nurturing Hearts Birth Services as their recommended East Valley photographer! Founder and midwife Stephanie Soderblom is one amazing woman, and I am so honored that she asked me to be a part of her incredible family.
I first met Stephanie when I attended a Birth Circle meeting (truly awesome!) at NHBS when I was eight months pregnant with my second child. I was extremely emotional as I had a rather traumatic birth experience with my first child. I came along with a dear friend who was also pregnant with her second child and was a “client” of Stephanie’s (I hesitate using the word client because those that have Stephanie as a midwife are so much more to her. They immediately become family.) I was welcomed into this group of women with open arms and hearts. I sobbed out of fear, heartbreak, nervousness and sadness. Some teared up with me, others nodded their heads in understanding and some offered me kind words of advice and wisdom. It was one of the first times that I met other women that viewed birth the same way as I did. Until then, I rarely found a woman that understood why I didn’t want an epidural, or why I wanted to avoid another cesarean. Why I wanted to be emotionally and spiritually present at the birth of my daughter, why I was actually looking forward to the surges and waves of “pain”. Why I wanted to experience all that because I had been robbed of it before, and because I am a woman and it is nature’s gift to us. I felt so very relieved and relaxed when I left there that night. Before leaving, each woman in the room presented me with a small, beautiful bead and a single, powerful word as a wish for me during my birth. I had them made into a bracelet that I wore during my entire labor and in the weeks leading up to it. It was a great source of strength and tranquility, and I treasure it always. My twenty-nine hours of unmedicated labor were just what I was hoping for, and it truly healed me from the sadness associated with the birth of my son.
I would encourage anyone interested in exploring their birthing options to be in touch with Stephanie. She is such a sweetie and would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have. I have seen her in action when I had the blessing of photographing the birth of a sweet baby boy last year. Stephanie was the midwife and oh- so -wonderful.
I just adore photographing expectant women as they are just full of beauty and truly do have that inner glow. It is such a beautiful and amazing time in one’s life, one that you can never get back. I am so happy to be able to reach more pregnant women that wish to have their beautiful shapes captured forever. I also look forward to helping them forever remember how small their little newborns were. Such a miracle. Such a blessing.
Thank you, Stephanie, and the NHBS family. I look forward to photographing more beautiful women and babies on their journey.
Here is a sneakie peekie of a baby bump from a maternity session this weekend…more of this gorgeous mama on the blog later this week!
You can view more of my recent newborn + maternity sessions here and here, or visit my website.
“A tiny daughter gives parents a life in a climate of perpetual wonder.”
– Pierre Doucet
This adorable sweetie was such a doll–and so were her mama and grandma! I ended up coming down with an infection from my surgery right smack dab in the middle of this session! Can you believe it?! I felt SO horrible–both physically and because I felt so bad that I wasn’t entirely my normal upbeat, happy self. Mama and g-ma couldn’t have been any sweeter, though! Thank you, thank you ladies! Despite the snafu, I LOVED this session and the backyard that we shot in. Baby girl is just soooo adorable I could just snuggle her all day! Newborn sessions outdoors are some of my faves to do–babies are usually lulled to sleep because of the warm breeze and sounds of birds and trees swaying, and I just love nature! Definitely consider it for your newborn session! Thanks again, ladies–all three of you!
A special thanks to Kim of The TomKat Studio and Project Nursery (and a contributor many other places! ) for featuring the nursery of one of my clients! This mama has such an eye for design and I instantly loved this little tiger’s mod owl room. How fun that Kim shared it with the Project Nursery readers! I just adore that site–head on over and check it out! There is a ton of inspiration for designing your child’s nursery, room, party planning + so much more. Some of my fave features are the DIY Projects and the Fabulous Finds. What’s yours? Love their style, and I know you will too. Thanks so much, Kim + Project Nursery, and thanks to mama A for sharing your design inspiration with us! Love ya–give that little sweetie kisses!
“Birth is the sudden opening of a window, through which you look out upon a stupendous prospect. For what has happened? A miracle. You have exchanged nothing for the possibility of everything.”
~William MacNeile
How does one begin to describe an experience this beautiful? I never blogged about this perfect birth experienceI had the opportunity to photograph because I felt that I didn’t have the perfect words to express the beauty of it. Perhaps there are no perfect words, though. Miracles and some of the most raw experiences in life are indescribable, are they not? How could you ever truly describe the beauty of holding your child for the first time, the smell of their skin or the utter smallness of their toes? Now, try to describe someone else’s experience. Not possible, right?
I thought it fitting to post this slideshow during this Mother’s Day weekend. This powerful mother amazed me with her quiet strength and brought tears to my eyes as her husband caught their baby in the water. She labored at home in a birthing tub, surrounded by family and her supportive team (Stephanie Soderblom and Noelia Waldo of Nurturing Hearts Birth Services). Her three daughters flowed softly in and out of the room, each experiencing the impending arrival of their brother in different ways. There was laughter, tranquility, warmth and love. This sweet baby boy was welcomed into his family and immediately was home, in more ways than one.
Turn up the volume, sit back and experience what my eyes and heart saw and felt as I photographed the birth of sweet baby Dane. You can view the slideshow below or full screen here. All my love, W family. You are nothing short of amazing, Mama.
Happy Mother’s Day to you and to all the mamas out there.
“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.
“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?!
“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!
“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!
“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart”
~Author Unknown
This little angel was due to arrive just a few days after Christmas. Instead, he made his debut a full month early. He is just so darling and it was just so wonderful to meet him and his family. I feel so blessed to be able to photograph and meet so many amazing people. Really, I just don’t know how I get lucky every.single.time. and meet these interesting, sweet people who have so many life stories to tell. Mom was so easy to talk to and we had a great deal in common. She had the most fabulous props…ummm, I mean furniture…:) to use! Check out this awesome zebra print ottoman and the cool chandelier. If you ever decide not to stay in the nursing field, there’s always a career in interior design, girlie! It was an honor to photograph your darling little man. Thank you!
Founder and midwife Stephanie Soderblom is one amazing woman, and I am so honored that she asked me to be a part of her incredible family.
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. 
