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“Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible. ” ~Marion C. Garretty
Meet multi-talented and multifaceted mama Jennifer Pinkerton. She is a mom to three darling little girls, runs a photography business, a fab etsy shop + is a part of one of my fave photography sites, The Maternal Lens. Whew! Do you feel tired for her yet? 
Read on to find out more about this amazing mama, like the fact that she might add roller derby star to her repertoire very soon!
{photo courtesy Jennifer Pinkerton}
Please tell us a little about your business and how you developed the concept for it?
A couple of Christmases ago, I made some camera strap covers for friends, thinking they were a great idea for any photog, and word about them spread like wildfire! I opened up my etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkpooka) simply to help me stay organized with all the requests I get. I am pretty casual about it, just as I am with my photography business, working at it when inspiration strikes. I do it all because I love it! I love to sew and take pictures for folks. Plain and simple.
{How adorable is this little camera?! Jen made it! I also have the most adorable camera bag that she made–can’t wait to have time to photograph it one of these days!!}
How did you choose your business name?
The Pink Pooka is obviously inspired in part by my last name (Pinkerton) and of course, every girl’s love of pink. The pooka part is from a play I did in high school, called “Harvey,” about a man with an imaginary friend who is a 6ft rabbit. It’s just a fun word with a quirky meaning… from old Celtic mythology, a fairy spirit in animal form, always very large. Appears here and there, now and then, to this one and that one. A benign but mischievous creature.
With my photography, I’ve chosen just to stick with my name to keep it easy! I’m all about easy.
What makes your business so fab and awesome?
I am first to admit that maybe I’m not the most business minded person. I think the best things about my businesses are that I keep things quirky and eclectic. My work is a pretty accurate representation of me and you never really know when I’ll pop up with something different. I thrive on the unpredictability of my inspiration.
How many sweeties do you have and what are their ages?
I have a house full of girls. A five year old and three year old twins!
{Ummm…how gorgeous are these four?! LOVE the setting, too!! Photo courtesy Jennifer Pinkerton}
How do you make sure that you are a rockin’ mama to your kiddos while still running your own business?
I try to get the kids involved in my work, so they feel like they are a part of it. They love to pick out fabrics for my sewing projects and of course, they are my little models for everything. We are together all the time, so when I’m not working, we try to get out and explore new places. I really focus on doing things with the kids that will make for great memories.
What is your biggest challenge as a work-at-home mama?
Staying focused! As any stay-at-home mom knows, you are constantly pulled in different directions, and when you are trying to work on top of that, it’s extremely difficult to find large chunks of time where you can focus and accomplish a task.
Do you have a website/shop/boutique?
And of course, The Maternal Lens
{Love, love, love Jen’s camera strap covers! I just adore this fabric, don’t you?}
If you could jet away on a vacation tomorrow, where would you go and why?
I’d definitely go somewhere new and different! One place I *really* want to visit is a tropical island where they have little huts over the ocean. I think Fiji would work.
What is something that people probably don’t know about you?
That’s tough because I tell everyone everything! I think a lot of folks might be surprised to learn that I can be very systematic and disciplined, almost OCD, at times, which is very contrary to the laid back, chronic procrastinator that you usually get to see. You might also be surprised to learn that my newest ambition is to become a roller derby girl. Those girls are hardcore cool and I must become one!
Jen, thank you SO very much–you are truly a rockin’ mama!! Camera strap covers, beautiful photographs, fabulous blogs…is there anything you don’t do?! Oh, and I have ALWAYS wanted to go somewhere tropical where they have those over-the-water huts, too!! Meet you there!!
xoxo,
laura
Tags: chandler family photographer, gilbert photographer, maternity photos gilbert, phoenix children's photographer, rockin mama, scottsdale baby photographer
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“A sweet new blossom of humanity.”
~ Author Unknown
I had so much fun with this stunning mama at her maternity session, and I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her sweet pea!
She is such a doll and so beautiful, and this session was so much fun!
The location is a fave of mine, and she was so happy to be wrapped up and surrounded by the sound of birds, the soft breeze and the quiet sound of the water flowing down the brook. Ahhh, newborns + nature=a happy photog!
This has been a theme the last few newborn sessions and I like it! Thank you for such a great session-it was fabulous to see you again and to meet your family!
xoxo,
laura
*headband by the ever-so-talented Mia of Dolce Vita Mia!*
Tags: chandler newborn photographer, gilbert newborn photographer, paradise vallery photos, scottsdale baby photographer
Posted in babies, infants, little peapods | newborns |
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“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.”
~William Makepeace Thackeray
Are you ready? Here is my very own day of {Laura’s Favorite Things}!!!!! It is finally here! Yay!! I want to wish all of the ahhhh-mazing mommies out there a fabulous Mother’s Day! Give yourself a pat on the back, a coffee in your hand and a day of putting your feet up…okay, well, maybe just settle for the coffee and the back pat.
Take a peek at ALL of the fabulous goodies that are being given away to one VERY lucky + deserving mama. Yep, ALL of them. All 25 of them!
SCROLL DOWN TO FIND OUT HOW TO ENTER!!!!
*And, when you want to check out more goodies from these fabulous shops, just click on a photo!!*
TO ENTER:
simply leave a comment under this post with your name + list one of the goodies that caught your eye (we know all of them do, really, but which one caught it first? ).
FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:
post a link to this blog post on your Facebook page. Come back here, leave your name and your name on Facebook (if different from your name listed here) in a separate comment. The comments won’t let you post a link, so the name is sufficient.
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post this link on your favorite message board. Come back here, and in TWO more comments, write your name and which board you posted on.
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The VERY LUCKY winner will be announced on Friday, May 7th, so check back to find out if it is YOU!
The fine print: This prize package has no cash value. Items are non-transferable. Should the winner not reside in the Phoenix metro area, a second winner from the area will be chosen for ONLY the Cake Hole Project prize. This is due to the fact that this prize is for a local rental. Laura Winslow Photography endorses these products but is not responsible for matters concerning the products once the contest has ended and the information has been delivered to the vendor. I know we probably already know this, but I feel a need to say it anyway. Please understand that all vendors have generously donated their time, energy and beautiful handiwork to the lucky mama for this giveaway. Let’s be appreciative of this–thanks so much!
A special thank you to all of our AMAZING designers, shops + awesome ladies that are generously giving their fab products for our giveaway!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You are going to make one VERY lucky mama’s Mother’s Day FAN-TABULOUS!!
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So, when we moved here two and a half years ago, Jack was just over a year old. We joined a meetup, made some amazing friends and got out and did things. A lot. I remember the girls and I having to make a point to schedule time to stay at home just so we could get housework done–that was how often we did things! Things slowed down a bit when Addison was born, but I am back to enjoying a packed calendar with tons of fun things to do with my children. I love exposing them to awesome new places and experiences, and love when they can “get their wiggles out”. And hey, let’s be honest–I also love when the added bonus is that they get all tuckered out and take awesome naps so mommy can get work done. I am always on the lookout for new places, but we also have quite a few regular favorites.
This blog feature–which I hope to make a regular one–was born after chatting with a fellow mom wondering what things there were to do around town. I actually get asked this same question quite a bit from my clients that have just become moms. There is so, so very much to take advantage of around the Valley. Get out and further enrich your child’s life and spend some quality time learning something new–or just push them on a swing with the breeze blowing through your hair at a park you’ve never been to!
First up is one of my faves–Jack LOVES it, and so do I. The Arizona Museum for Youth (AMY) is located in downtown Mesa and has inside of it a place called Artville. Oh, Artville, how we love thee…particularly on blazing summer days. Artville is an interactive play area for children ages birth-5 years old. I highly recommend purchasing an annual pass as it can quickly add up if you go there a lot. Children under a year are free, and there is a great little padded play area for kiddos under one. It has mirrors for them to look in and soft little hills for them to crawl over. The exhibits in the actual museum rotate (right now there is Play Ball, there is also Sounds like Art right now).
This photo gives you an idea of how long we have been going to Artville…doesn’t my now-three year old look so little here?
If you head out to Artville, or are already a regular, I would love to know how you love it too! Leave me a comment to share your own experiences!
xoxo,
laura
Tags: fab fun around the valley for kiddos, phoenix children's photographer, scottsdale baby photographer, things to do in arizona, things to do in phoenix
Posted in fab fun with kiddos, my life + inspiration | mine, phoenix photography, sweeties | children |
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We had oh-so-much fun this weekend at the photo shoot for Finley + Oliver’s newest collection. Six kiddos under the age of five, an uber-fab location (check out the chicken and those huge grapefruits!!!) and fun clothing made for an amazing morning. Our {mod babe} contest winners were absolute naturals in front of the camera and I just wanted to squeeze them both they were just that cute!! They both have the most stunning eyes, don’t you think? I adore the newest tees and girl’s tunics from Finley and Oliver–they are so comfy and perfect for your little one to play around in or for a photo shoot. They are so versatile. Thank you to everyone for a wonderful morning–more sneakie peekies to come! 
xoxo,
laura
Tags: Commercial, etsy, finley and oliver, gilbert baby photographer, gilbert child photographer, giveaway, giveaway winner, scottsdale baby photographer, scottsdale child photographs
Posted in Commercial, babies, giveaway, sweeties | children, what to wear |
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“A daughter is a bundle of firsts that excite and delight,
giggles that come from deep inside and are always contagious,
everything wonderful and precious and your love for her knows
no bounds.”
– Barbara Cage
Oh, how I love this little sweetie. I first met her when I photographed her as a newborn, then when she was around 4 months old, and now at nine months. I LOVE my job, and I ADORE my clients! How absolutely amazing to be able to watch this little princess grow right before my eyes! She is such a treasure and was a wonderful little model. T, I got that adorable little nose scrunch she does on camera…but I’m going to make you wait to see it, sorry! He he! I love you guys!! Thank you so much–I can’t wait to capture the new big sis and the new baby in the fall, too! Aww, my sweet girl is growing up! Enjoy your sneakie peekies!
xoxo,
laura
Headband from the talented Mia of Dolce Vita Mia.
Tags: chandler child photographer, gilbert baby photographer, gilbert child photographer, phoenix child photographer, scottsdale baby photographer, scottsdale child photographer
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“I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, simplicity – all I hope for in my clothes.”
~Yves Saint Laurent
Do you love skinny jeans? Want to win an awesome pair for your little one? Read on!
Look at that little face! Doesn’t he just rock the skinny jeans?
For a chance to win a pair of these rockin’ skinny jeans for your baby or toddler, here’s what to do:
1. Head on over to the Red Pajamas website, check out their wonderful clothing, and come back here. Then..
Leave a comment with your name and which item you LOVE the most!
For additional entries, do one or all of the following:
2. Become a fan of Red Pajamas on Facebook
4. Follow Red Pajamas on Twitter and retweet about this giveaway
The winner will be announced on Thursday, March 25th. Happy entering!!
Another cutie patootie…read on to find out how these models are paid!
Love these chucks, too, don’t you?!
Thanks so much to Red Pajamas for such a FAB giveaway! Now, for how these kiddos earn their living…:)
Tags: etsy, gilbert baby photographer, phoenix baby photographer, phoenix child photographer, red pajamas, scottsdale baby photographer
Posted in Commercial, babies, giveaway, sweeties | children |
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Nominated for best family photographer in Phoenix, AZ. Vote now!
