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 and on twitter and @reply me so that I know who you are. You can find the links on the bar to the right. Thanks! :) xoxo, Laura
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“I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.”
~Author Unknown
Happy Valentine’s Day! Last night we had a little incident. Jackson was a bit confused, and it just broke my heart. You see, in the month leading up to Christmas we had Nemo the Elf staying with us so he could watch over Jack and Addie and then report back to Santa. When Christmas was over, Bob thought it best that Jack’s “buddies” (his tattered, extremely well loved bear that he has had since he was born) go back to the North Pole with Nemo. After a few days and seeing that Jack very much missed his Buddies, I decided that he should return. Fast forward to last night, when I hear Jack sobbing in his bed. When I went to his room, he said, “Maybe if I hide buddies behind my back or in the bathroom Cupid won’t take him!”
I guess Cupid, in the mind of a three year old, is much like Nemo the Elf. Apparently he takes children’s lovies. How sad! He broke my heart hearing his concern and saddness. I of course reassured him that no one would take his beloved buddies and that he would be with us for some time. All was well, and Jack happily asked where Cupid was this morning.
Happy Valentine’s Day, folks.
”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.
Oh so cute flapper blue and pink flower beanie from Posh Dot Posh.
They rock! 
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