Business Update & Spring Sessions

I normally save my blog for photo sharing and specials, but today I want to use it to share an update about my life/business.  As you may (or may not) have noticed, I've taken an extended break over the past several months.  Why the sudden slow down?  Well, its for the best of reasons--I'm expecting my third baby this summer!  My greatest joy in life comes from my amazing husband and my kids, and although its been hard to put my business on the back burner, it has been a great time to slow down and focus on the people and things that are most important to me. 

I am slowly getting back into the swing of things, and am now booking a limited number of sessions between now and the end of June.  I will be taking maternity leave from July 1st through the end of August, so I'll be back just in time for the Fall season.  Please contact me via email at info@laurasmithphotos.com if you would like information about booking a session! 

April Photo Challenge: Motherhood

I am a sucker for lifestyle newborn photos, and this session definitely didn't disappoint!  This little guy was only 3 days old, but he was already smiling when his mommy gave him kisses <3

This photo has been entered into the April photo challenge over at www.rocktheshotforum.com--head on over to see all of the beautiful entries! 

Storyboards

I am so excited to announce that I have added a new product to my lineup--storyboards!  These are a personal favorite of mine, and I use them in my own home for photo display.  What is a storyboard?  Most simply, it is a collage of several photos printed on one image.  They all come mounted and lacquer sprayed so that they can easily be displayed in a frame, on a shelf, or hung with a ribbon.  Here are a few examples of storyboards that I have created for my clients....

 

The Berkeley Family

If you have been to this blog ever, you have probably seen photos of this family.  I have not even been in business for 2 full years yet, and they have had a total of FIVE photo sessions with me.  Thank you Bob and Sparkle for being the most loyal clients I could ever ask for!  They were my first paid clients, and they came back to me even after working with me pregnant--that says a lot.  You guys are awesome, seriously.  You can see more of them here.

We shot at 2 different times because we ran out of daylight the first night--I LOVE the golden hour, but it never lasts long enough!  Okay, on to the photos...

  

Tyler is One!

Tyler and his family were so much fun to photograph!  He is so cute and sweet, and he was a natural in front of the camera--seriously, look at those eyes!  I am honored to have had the opportunity to photograph such a big milestone--you only turn 1 once, after all!

I also need to recognize my "assistants":  my brother-in-law Timmy and my husband Jason because I couldn't have done it without them!  From getting laughs and smiles, to hauling gear, to bouncing light with reflectors--they did it all and only complained a little, LOL.

Here are a few of my favorites from our session....

   

Baby Berkeley

I am so excited to have another baby in the family!  Sweet baby Berkeley is the daughter of my cousin Matt and his wife Jessica.  You can see their maternity session here.  This baby is so sweet and such a beautiful addition to the family.  Here are a few of my favorites from her newborn lifestyle session....

 

 

Baby Blake

I had the pleasure of meeting this sweet little guy when he was just days old (he is now 7 weeks, but I am WAY behind on blogging!  He is such a sweet, happy, easy-going baby and I am so thankful to have had the chance to photograph him for Ryan and Lindsay.  Here are a few of my favorite photos from his newborn lifestyle session.....