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Beautiful Babes || Blacksburg Virginia Photography

lara — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:20:29 +0000

Phew. This week has been nuts, and i managed to lock myself out of my website on the ONE office day i had (because i’m brilliant like that, lol…).

I want to share a few images from a session last week — and this family is *so* lovely, and i’ve gotten to know them well through a few sessions now. I know they’d prefer to see a peek that hear me gush, so here is your peek W family. Your babies are sooooooooo sweet and beautiful…

And i’m off to meet a brand new baby boy this morning… Gah, i love newborn sessions!

{lara}

Class of 2012 || Virginia Senior Portraits

lara — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:08:05 +0000

Well. I can say a lot about this lovely young high school senior. She is beautiful. She is smart. She is funny. And, she’s one of those young people in my life that i hope to catch a glimpse of in about 10 years because i cannot WAIT to see who she’ll become… She not only has “IT”, but she gets “IT” too, and she’s got an aaaaaaah-mazing future in front of her. And it was my privilege to be a part of her Today.

And i wanted to share these with you because i LOVE the diversity of shots you can get in Blacksburg/Christiansburg in a matter of 2 hours! Check it out….

Oh… and the star. LOVE these….

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! I’ll see you soon!

{lara}

Happy Birthday Miss A || New River Valley Photography Virginia

lara — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:58:27 +0000

She makes me smile. Inside and out.

I’ve had to opportunity to work with Miss A since she was born, and each and every time — she is *pure* joy. She turned 3 on Sunday — Happy Birthday Sweet A!! And to her equally as lovely parents – I hope you all are having the time of your lives on your trip. There is magic in these moments…

Here is a sneak from our session! Gah… i love these images.

And you should be proud of me. 2 blogs in 2 days! Whoop! And more are coming. Yup, they ARE!

{lara}

Disappearing Act || Blacksburg Virginia Photographer

lara — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:43:48 +0000

Where have you been!?!? Oh wait, that’s probably a question better suited for ME….

I have been HERE!!! Just flying under the blog radar. Bad, i know. And i’m sorry! I’ve had a lot going on, some fabulous some not so fabulous… but i’ve been working as usual and going to try to put blogging a little higher on the “to do” list, lol…. But here is a peek on a few of the projects i’ve worked on in the last many months!

and i’ll try to be back soon. i’ve had some CRAZY fabulous sessions the past few days, and i’m shooting again tonite and again tomorrow (yay for FINALLY good weather so we can squeeze some weather postponed sessions in)!

{lara}

Weekday Mini Sessions || Blacksburg VA Photography

lara — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:22:20 +0000

HOLY WOW have things been fun and busy. This summer has been cccaaa-razy but super fun so far. Already, we’ve had Nerd camp and team gymnastics camp, sleepovers, lake play, river play, homemade spa days, visits from good friends, and just old fashion fun. Oh, and a sprinkling of work here and there too!!! Which leads me to need to say something… which is wonderful and hard to say. So i’m just going to say it.

My schedule is booked for the remainder of 2011, with the exception of a handful of spaces for weekday mini sessions this fall. Wonderful, right? YESSSSSSSSSSSS! but, i am one of those last minute non-planners, someone who never *thinks* of anything until 10 seconds before. So i weirdly feel bad for any of you all who are *like me* because its only JUNE and all of my planner clients are AWESOME and filled up my calendar! I mean, if i called a photographer and said “hi, i’d like a session for 5 months from now” i’d be proud of myself for planning ahead and NOT expect a “gee, i’m sorry, my calendar is full”. Anyway, you get the idea of what i am saying, lol….

If you want to know more about weekday mini’s — they are about 45 min long, and generate a min of 15 proofs and are good for up to 2 children. Want to see one? Below is the last mini i photographed (click the play button and be warned there is music). And i should tell you, this one was a bit longer than 45 min as we had to wait out a rainstorm in Panera Bread. And, i mean, you gotta take a few photos in Panera, right?!? And Miss L is just a divine little thing. I’ve worked with her family since she was born, and she is honestly divine. That is the best word i can use to describe her…

I’m going to try to be back VERY soon to blog some beautiful families, babies, and a stunning High School senior i’d love to share with you… BUT i’m not sure i’ll get to that before i leave town for 2 weeks on Saturday. So if i don’t make it here again SOON, i’ll be back in a few weeks and have a GREAT holiday!

{lara}

Miss J || Blacksburg Virginia Photography

lara — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:27:27 +0000

She is squishy.

and yummy.

and a gift.

and lovely.

and a little sister.

and beautiful.

and perfect in every way.

Welcome to this world Miss J… its a bit lovelier now that you are a part of it! And to her lovely family… Thank you for letting me share time with you again. I sincerely enjoy you 4.

Have a wonderful week everyone. Its a crazy one for many of us… last week of school, field day, 152.4 parties at school to attend and provide for, 1 party at house to prepare for, cramming in every second of work possible around all the aforementioned details before the little people are home for the summer, lol…

{lara}

Double Peek || blacksburg family portraits

lara — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:44:54 +0000

Phew! Busy days, huh? Its all been wonderful — i’ve been working on a commercial project over the last couple of weeks, met several brand new babies, and had the joy of working with a few families and we got to shoot OUTSIDE! YAHHOOIIIE for spring!!! And its a couple of those sweet family’s I want to share with you this morning!

First — a sweet one year old whom I’ve had the privilege of working with before! She was *such* a doll as a newborn, and… well, equally as wonderful as a one year old! Miss O was so patient and content and i got SPOILED! Oh, her sweet cheeks and… those eyes…

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And it was SUCH a joy meeting the S Family – and their little man was such as little character! The weather was not working for us when we started shooting in the morning (hello never lifting fog) so we split the session up between the morning and afternoon — and it made for such a sweet session. I was able to capture lots of sweet moments with this family — and if you know me — i am ALL about the moments… cause thats what its alllllllll about…

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I have the privilege of shooting the Virginia Tech Relay for Life tonite and then I’m off to Nashville with my girls for a visit with my brother and his family! I think this might be my 45.9th weekend straight traveling. Maybe.

{lara}

love || blacksburg portrait photography

lara — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:42:30 +0000

There is magic in the air around a brand new baby. Its a simple fact. Don’t over think it, don’t over analyze it. Just accept it. And drink it in. And i celebrate it every time i get to try to articulate that magic in an image.

I’m always honored to walk into the T Family’s home with my camera. They, and their girls, hold a special place in my heart. And i’m excited to introduce Miss S, one of the most perfect creatures i have ever met…

Oh, and i have to show you an image with her sister (whom my blog followers will definately know!) — and she is one of the other most perfect creatures i have ever met…

Busy week ahead! I have tons and tons of editing on my desk, so know i’ll be back posting more peeks soon!

{lara}

she’s lucky || Blacksburg Family Photography

lara — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:25:10 +0000

Yes. She’s a lucky girl. Miss A has entered into such a lovely little family, and is *such* a beautiful little creature… You may remember the W family from this fall, and i was honored to be able to spend time again with them. Truly honored.

Introducing Miss A….

and this next image. ::sigh:: i just love her fragility in her daddy’s sweet arms….

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! I’m off to Washington DC. Can someone please call the weather man and make sure it’s going to be beautiful? THANKS!

{lara}

2011 scheduling and a little joy || New River Valley Photography

lara — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:37:36 +0000

Wow. Its MARCH! Um, where did January February go?!? I”m super excited about 2011 (even if its 16.6% over already!) and am in the full swing of scheduling for the year. I’m suuuuuper excited about some new sessions i’ll be offering this year including:

* Weekday Mini Portrait Sessions – perfect for milestones and those in between moments where you aren’t quite ready for another family session!

* Family Event Sessions capturing the fun of birthdays or reunions, first soccer games, or the beauty of daily routines!

* Pet Portraits woof.meow.naaaaay.

If you would like to book a portrait session for this year, please head over to my 2011 Session Information Page, determine what session fits your needs best, and contact me ASAP to get your appointment on the books! FUN!

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And now for the fun stuff — the PICTURES! I’ve said it before, and she always proves me correct… Miss A is *pure* Joy. And i am lucky to get to be a part of her family’s journey. Miss A just turned 2 and we had to sneak some portraits in before I return to their home to meet her new little sister. Cannot WAIT to meet that new sweet baby when she arrives! Can you tell i adore them? Well, guess what…. I do.

I’ll be back again soon!

{lara}