can’t resist

November 19th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized

sharing one more of these “guys”…

don’t you just love that missing tooth “spot”? perfect! both of them, so photogenic and so so fun to photograph…

until next time… and that should be soon  :)


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  1. Steph Harville wrote: I just love it! (11/20/08, 12:19 am)

  2. Laurie wrote: I'm glad Steph! Thanks.. (11/20/08, 9:42 am)

our Veteran… Lt. Col. James Lehman

November 11th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized

Proudly serving with honor for 27 years… I am so very proud of my husband and his service… Much love to you Jim, always….

Have you hugged a Veteran today?


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  1. Kerri wrote: Wow! Look at all those bars! (I hope that's what they're called...) I can't hug a vetran today so will you give him a hug for me? And tell him thanks for the years of service and dedication. Love, Kerri (11/11/08, 9:22 pm)

  2. ohana photographers - david & kimi b wrote: god bless your hubby and all our servicemen/women!! (11/12/08, 12:16 pm)

  3. Laurie wrote: Thanks for the sweet comments! Sure Ker, I'll give him a hug for you... Thanks... (11/12/08, 12:47 pm)

  4. DeeDee wrote: We are proud and love you Jim. Thanks for being such a great guy. DeeDee (11/12/08, 3:47 pm)

confederate boy

November 11th, 2008 | Category: cemetery series

I haven’t had a chance to work with some shots I took at this years Confederate Walking tour at Olivet cemetery… Here is one  of a young boy who was part of the tour…

ta ta for now….


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  1. DeeDee wrote: Cool picture. (11/12/08, 3:48 pm)

now for the guys…

November 06th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized

these photos are from my family session last week. looky at these 2 handsome young men! i enjoyed my time so much with these guys and mom and dad! I like to engage the kids in some conversion during my time with them. This gets them relaxed and not so focused on the camera. I found out from this 6 year old at the top, that he “didn’t LIKE girls at ALL!” just the way he said it has stuck with me and I chuckle everytime I recall it… I told him I bet the girls LIKED him… I’m sure “girls” will be quite the topic in this family sooner than Mom and Dad are ready for them… :)

I just love this shot… and because I do, I love it in black in white as well!

Thanks Stephanie, for an awesome session with your family and these amazing young men.. It was a pleasure….


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  1. Steph Harville wrote: I love my photos, Laurie! Thank you so much...can't wait to see the rest of them. You really captured Jamey and Jaden! They really enjoyed reading about themselves "on the internet," too. (11/07/08, 12:14 am)

  2. Laurie wrote: Thanks Steph. Your boys were charming young men. I think the photos reflect that. (11/07/08, 10:02 am)

  3. ohana photographers - david & kimi b wrote: love the 3rd shot!!!! (11/08/08, 1:58 am)

Josie And The Pussycats

November 04th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized

I just had to find this cartoon and good ole YouTube came through! I had some of the theme song right! flashback to the 1970’s… Life is good….  (see the drummer Cat, she was at the Halloween bash! :0) )


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trick or treat…

November 03rd, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized

 

Lots and lots of fun… that’s what our Halloween night was this year! sadly Jim was at reserve duty and missed the party our friends the Moses’s hosted….

The Titan’s can attribute their success this year solely to this obsessed fan! She just loves her man, Rich the Computer Guy! Josie of, Josie and the Pussy Cats, (remember that cartoon? they were the crime fighting Pussy Cat girl band… memories! that theme song is running through my head… I think I have it wrong though, it was many years ago…) showed up! Later in the night I borrowed Kristy’s camera, hence the collage of photos on the bottom. Gov. Palin and her Reggie boyfriend showed up once it got dark, the scandal should hit the media sooner or later! hee… I came as a Disney tourist, I know lame and last minute, I bet you thought I came as “Goofy” didn’t you?! I’m that too of course…

Had a mini photo shoot with the Titan fan’s daughter… She came in with that big black wig on and I grabbed my camera! I could photograph this child’s beautiful blue eyes everyday and not grow tired of it! Same as the little Minnie Mouse, she has graced my blog several times as well. True Muses to my photography every time…

The older kids were too busy watching a movie to be bothered with photos. I got one group shot before they headed out to get some candy… Calvin, by the way, is the Gorilla in the collage… He had an awesome time too.

I love these fun, amazing, zany friends… I am looking forward to Halloween next year… What can I dress Jim as???? hummm?

chow, ya all!!


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  1. Kerri wrote: Well, Mrs. Titans should be proud this year since they are the only team in the NFL to be undefeated! I'm just bummed our beloved Vince isn't the QB! (11/04/08, 12:31 am)

  2. Mrs. Titan wrote: Oh yes, I am SO proud of my Titans! While I miss Vince too, I'm just glad Kerry was able to step up and do such a great job. Thanks everyone for coming to the party. We had a blast. It will definitely be an annual event. Thanks so much Laurie for taking these amazing photos. Wow! I knew Makensie's eyes were blue, but wow! She loves posing for you. She and Heather are naturals with the camera. Let's get together again soon...say Friday maybe? Wink, wink. Love ya! (11/04/08, 8:07 pm)

  3. Laurie wrote: thanks for the comments! :) Of course Friday Tricia! (11/05/08, 12:19 pm)

  4. KBW wrote: Your pictures are amazing! It is awesome how you are able to take any situation and turn it into an awesome photo shoot. I wish the pictures I took were half as good. Keep posting the pictures, I love to look through them. (11/05/08, 1:03 pm)

  5. DeeDee wrote: These are fun pictures. Looks like you all had a good time. I'm jelous. (11/05/08, 2:54 pm)

  6. Laurie wrote: Sister, I always wish you were here! always! (11/06/08, 9:34 am)

  7. ohana photographers - david & kimi b wrote: oh.ma.gahhhhh that b&w shot. wow. (11/08/08, 2:00 am)

  8. elizabeth wrote: Ohh Laurie.. these are awesome.. love that one b&w near the end holy cow thats amazing. Looks like tons of fun was had by all. (11/09/08, 4:15 pm)

worth every bit

November 02nd, 2008 | Category: business, preschool

I don’t know how it’s possible that SO much personality is packed into this little body, but it just is. Yes, there are a few tears on her sweet face in this photo along with that most precious smile! She had a few different ideas about our photo session. I just love this photo of her “stealing” the show! She may have given me a run for my money but a little one this precious can’t get away without wonderful captures! It was worth every bit of work…


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  1. carrie ermshar wrote: Precious! Beautiful family (11/03/08, 1:19 pm)

  2. Steph Harville wrote: I love it! I can see the scrapbook page now.... What a precious memory. (11/03/08, 8:11 pm)

  3. Laurie wrote: thank you for your comments! I was thrilled to see 2 waiting for me on this posts... (11/03/08, 11:16 pm)

November 02nd, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized

This post follows in relation to the Photographers Prayer post.

It is my desire to capture the beauty of each person I photograph, created first by our Heavenly Father. I see the beauty of each person He created and love noticing His handy work. It does not go unnoticed as I process images, the outline of a child’s lips, the unique color of the eyes even among siblings, and I marvel at His love I see in the children He created, unique and wonderfully made. I love what I do. It brings me closer to my Father. I see and feel how totally remarkable our Creator is… (click the photo to link to the source for this photo, neat site!)

Blessing to all this Sunday morning….


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November 01st, 2008 | Category: business

The Photographer’s Prayer

Oh God, as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each portrait, never let me forget that I’m creating treasures for some family, a keepsake for loved ones. Make me sensitive to the qualities and virtues of others, that I may draw out into the light the beautiful radiant belongings of their hearts.

Help me to be an artist, collecting the beauty of every soul, the glow of youth, the gentleness, the laughter or tears of each life that is precious in Thy sight. Deeper than a means of livelihood, give me the perspective to see my photographer’s art as a service to others, making life richer and more memorable.

And, dear Lord, between the lights and shadows, the ups and downs and the rolling years, keep me from getting out of focus or off center, so that my life and work may be framed with dignity and colored with contentment …

AMEN

I always say a prayer when I head out to meet a family for a session. I ran across this prayer the other day on Skye’s blog. (she is an amazing talented and famous child photographer)

This expresses just what I want to accomplish with each session.


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a must watch

October 27th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized

I was laughing so hard watching this video my stomach hurt! enjoy!


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  1. Stacie wrote: That is hilarious! Mark and I are getting ready to go to the mountains for the weekend and a hearty laugh was just the thing to start out the weekend. (10/31/08, 1:14 pm)

  2. Laurie wrote: isnt' it a riot! I love the first line, "analog?" (11/01/08, 11:38 am)

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