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Honor || Roanoke Virginia Newborn Photography

lara — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:25:04 +0000

I always take it seriously when I’m invited into a home to spend time with a brand new baby. We take pictures within the first 2 weeks of a new ones life, and to me, there is maybe no more magical a time in the life of a family. And for someone to invite me in to share and capture it, is a compete honor.

And meeting Mr. G and his parents was *absolutely* an honor. Their sense of humor, the intimate nature of their family…. was unique and beautiful. I enjoyed every minute i was there. And i adore the moments we captured…

And i can’t share from this session without mentioning the dogs. Because they were funny and fun, and i might just have to invite myself back over and do a dogs only session. Oh, and they have 5 dogs. And the last one they got wanna know what they call him? One Dog Too Many. Um, I’ve laughed about that many times since i left their home. And One Dog Too Many is featured below (and i do think he has a proper name… .

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Halloween and i’ll be back around later this week!

{lara}

Family for a Cause || Blacksburg Virginia Family Portraits

lara — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:23:30 +0000

Many of you all know that i have the privilege of support an organization called NRV Cares each year at their annual Gala. At the Gala, they raise money to protect and advocate for children of the NRV and to assist in educating our community against child abuse. Its a cause that over the years has been increasingly important to me personally, and one I am proud to help support!

At the 2011 Gala, this lovely family won my donation in the auction via a very generous donation. It was my honor to work with these guys for a second time — they are such a joyous and talented and honorable family. Thank you 4 (ok, 6 and a half this year ) for a lovely evening and i hope you love your images!

I have a crazy week ahead… 2 newborns to shoot this week, 2 families this weekend, and a pile of editing and ordering. And i think my kids may want dinner once or twice too!

{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}

love || blacksburg virginia portraits

lara — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:15:54 +0000

Remember when you were so in love with your honey that it oooooozed out of your pours?

Two years into their marriage, these 2 are still gushing over each other. Its undeniable. And soooo incredibly lovely to be around. Happy and in love. Gah, how wonderful!!?! Thanks Lauren and Rory for spending an evening with me! It was so much fun… and the milkshake was *yummy*!!!

I’ll be back soon. With a beautiful squishy brand new baby girl…. {lara}

ps. (oh, and to my honey, i’m positive i feel this way 124% of the time with you, too, i’m just not nearly as cute and bubbly as Lauren. Love you! Mean it! )

Rewards || Virginia Portraits

lara — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:26:21 +0000

Mr. J is his own little man. Because he should be. He’s one and a half, and he’s got things to do. People to see. Snacks to eat. Naps to take. Lawns to mow. And lucky for me, Mr. J added spending time with me to his schedule! And as a reward for their hard work at his session yesterday, a little peek into his session for his parents!

And holy wow, is he handsome…

See everyone soon!

{lara}

Brother and Sister || Blacksburg Virginia Photography

lara — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:51:45 +0000

First — LBH Photography’s calendar is nearly full for the remainder of the year. I have a couple of spaces on weekends in early fall, and space for weekday minis but that’s about it. Please let me know ASAP if you would like to schedule a session as i suspect it will be completely full very soon!

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Next, if you have any pull, could you PLEASE do something about this whacky unpredictable sopping wet weather. Its wreaking HAVOC on my sessions. THANKYOUVERYMUCH!

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And finally, you guys know I am a sucker for portraits. Pretty simple, i just love them. I had the opportunity to work with a REALLY lovely family a couple of weeks ago… and the portraits we made together really make me smile. Beautiful & real kiddos make for some pretty fabulous subjects. They were so fun to work with, and reminded me so much of a time long ago with my big brother. He and I used to periodically torture each other but with love in our hearts. Well, i *think* he loved me back then… HA! Anyway, thanks so much to the H family for the evening we spent together – you guys were a joy!

I’ll try to be back soon…. been busy (which translates to blog absent!). Hope you all are doing great!

{lara}

little beauty || new river valley photographer

lara — Tue, 03 May 2011 20:50:02 +0000

She is simply a lovely little thing. With a beautiful family to take care of her. I love the magic of a new family… oh yes i do….

I was honored to photograph this tiny girl and her mama (who is a fabulous photographer in town — Hi Natalie!) and i may have made her wait longer than i should have for this peek. But i know she’s been busy staring at the new little life she created. ::sigh:: And i have to start with one of my absolute fav’s…

and i have to share this next image. i think she was concerned that i might embarrass her. maybe. not sure. but i know she was concerned about SOMETHING.

and i wanted to finish with she and her sweet mama…

Hope everyone is enjoying this weather and not sneezing any more than is necessary!!!!

{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}