And i hope that the sweet S family is too…. Thanks for spending such a lovely evening with me!  And, by the way, i’m glad i got there a few minutes before we started shooting official portraits.  Because, well, its family moments like these that i personally hang on to in my mind of my family, and I love it when i can capture a few of them other families!

and about this next image –i’m SO drawn to images that tell stories… images that define, to me, the essence of childhood.  And i was so very delighted when i saw this image when i returned home from this session…

and lastly… the less than traditional family portrait… i just love it.  period.

See you guys again the week after this coming one as i’m out of the office until then!  Have a great one!

{lara}

And also, my fall schedule is nearly full, i only have one or two spaces still available for 2010.  If you are thinking about scheduling a session, please let me know ASAP!

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And now, for that peek.  A dad in a suit.  A beautiful mama who loves to smile.  And a perfect baby girl.  It was a seriously good morning with this sweet family…

Happy Monday Everyone!

{lara}

And in the middle of the night when she wanted to play, she did this incredibly annoying yawning noise right in your face. That you could not escape, lol….

And she is terribly missed.   And yes, her name was Chuck.  And she was not mine, but i was lucky enough to have her as a friend.

{lara}

So needless to say, this brand new baby boy is a pretty lucky guy to have such a great family to be born into!  And by the way, their little family consists of a Baby Boy W, a 15 month old sister, and a just barely 3 year old sister.  Yeah, and you thought your kids were close in age!

And i just love how sweet and peaceful Little Man W is  in this first shot…

and how can i resist sharing the yawn…?

Thirty little piggies….

and then… look how sweet they are!?!!!   gah.  so sweet.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday!

{lara}

And you know what…. every bit as nice and wonderful as they are beautiful.  Yes ma’am!

Hope you all are doing great and i’ll see you in a few days!  Been shooting like crazy lately and can’t wait to share more!

{lara}

First, and definately the silliest.  My honey’s aunt (center pic)  had a significant birthday [she turned 1578 - (2 x 759)].  So my cousin and i decided we needed to set up a photobooth at her rockin’ party  (my cousin is the top left pic – Hi SARA!).  And holy wow was it ridiculously fun, and i think all these shots are ones people wouldn’t mind my sharing.  Cause i KNOW there are some that people would NOT want on the internet, lol…

Oh.  And its summer.  Which means beach visits are MANDATORY.  And we got to go with cousins this time!  Going again in a few weeks.  Cannot.Wait.

And we were with The Grandparents for the 4th!  And i know, the center picture is well, less than in focus.  And i just don’t seem to mind.    And these pics were taken a few hours before i broke my foot.  By falling in front of a few hundred people.  Uh, yeah.  I did.   And yes, they cheered.

and a peek at a few portraits i have taken of  some of my favorite people over the last month…   and my oh-so-goofy 8 month old dog.

Ok.  I suspect you are on lara overload.  I am.  I’ll be back, next time with client images.  Because, we’ll, i’m WAY behind on blogging clients pictures!

{lara}

i’m still here.  you don’t have to yell that i’ve been neglecting the blog.  i’ve been REALLY busy.  YAY!  but my summer schedule is definately translating to blog neglect.  and i’ll return soon.  i think.  surely, i will.  yes.  back SOON!   and i’ll try to show you some of the amazing things and people i’ve been working with!

{lara}

Oh, yeah, my point.  Today, I’m leaving for vacation for a couple of weeks!  I’ll be in Atlanta for a glorious week and i also get a week in Utah working with and learning from 12 of the most amazing photographers i know (Yahooie!)!   I’m SOOOOOO excited!  Like, pee my pants kinda excited.   This last week has been intense and amazing… and i wanted to leave you guys with a quick glimpse of the amazing kiddo’s whom i got to work with this week!  I hope everyone is having an amazing summer so far and i’ll be back in a couple of weeks!

isn’t she just stunning?  three months old and such an angel….

and ::sigh::  these 2 FIVE year olds… i’ve had the pleasure of working with them several times before but this time was special… it was their birthday the day of our session…. HAPPY BIRTHDAY again M & M!!

and well, this shot is simply one of my favorites.  I know, you cannot see every detail (and how STUNNING their eyelashes are…).  But you can see who their family is and i LOVE it.  and btw,  Mrs. G — i think if you got just one more dog, you’d have an even dog to people ratio and balance things out……  ::grin::

OK — I will see you guys soon and have a fabulous couple of weeks!

{lara}

This little family is from Northern Virginia, and  came to me via the mom’s sister (who have been great clients and friends — you can see their latest shoot here!).   Their boys were so much fun… twin 3 year old boys with all the energy you’d think they’d have and lots of joy in their eyes!   I loved it!

Hope to be back super soon…..

{lara}

My camera could break.  I mean, its possible right?  Yeah, it broke just before their session.  I was checking my gear as i always do, and well, my camera would.not.work.  Yeah.  I had to make *that* phone call canceling their session.  Mom trying to get all four daughters ready for a session… and she gets that call.   Can i tell you how badly i felt!!??!  Pretty darn giganormously bad.

So, a week later, with a brand new camera in hand (and my old camera at the spa getting repaired and cleaned), we had their session.  And wow do i love their pictures!  So a BIG thank you to this sweet family for being soooooo good to me…..

and I can’t really take credit for this last shot.  I was packing up, and the Mrs. asked me — would you mind grabbing a few shots of me and the Mr.?  And wow, am i glad i did……

And now i’m off for a week of vacation — see you on the other side of my holiday!

{lara}