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Monthly Archives: June 2008

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Blake + Kiley + Baby ?

June 26, 2008 – 8:00 pm

Blake and Kiley are going to be welcoming their first child, a girl, into the world sometime in July. I just spoke with Blake a few minutes ago to tell him that I would be posting the slideshow in the next little bit, and I was so happy to learn that the baby may make her debut a little sooner than expected. Kiley is beautiful and absolutely glowing, and I can’t wait to see the two of them as parents. They have so much love to give this child- Blake is HI-LARIOUS and Kiley is gentle and compassionate. Congratulations you two, I can’t wait to photograph your new baby!
Here are some of my favorites from the session and a slideshow at the end!

Whoa mama! Hot-hot-hot tamale!

Again… work it girl!!!

This was too cute. I love these two!

Then it was onto some boxing! I love this series, it makes me smile. It’s like Kiley is saying “THATS for getting me into this!”

FAVORITE ALERT!

I had a great time with you guys! Enjoy your slideshow!

By Lauren | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (2)

Update

June 24, 2008 – 10:48 am

Whew! Can I just go on the record and say that this has been one CRAZY week? Over the past several months, my business has grown tremendously in leaps and bounds, and I have been so blessed to have so many of you reading email me and give me words of love and encouragement. Your support is the reason that I am finally beginning to make my dream of owning a business a reality, and for that I am so grateful and will continue to be.

So just to give you a quick update on all the things going on, I am looking at booking a few weddings into next year already and that is amazing! I am so excited for my couples and brides who have put their confidence in me to create stunning imagery for them, and I look forward to it. I also have a few weddings that I will be photographing in the next few months!!

Also, the lifestyle side of my business is also booming, as I have been running around like crazy photographing children, babies, and everything in between. This makes my heart so happy because lifestyle photogaphy is where I got my start, and then the progression into weddings made for a more natural transition for me.

On TOP of all that- I have some exciting changes to the site coming that have been in the works over the past couple months, so between that and shooting, I am staying extremely busy!

Tonight, I have a Trash the Dress session which shoot be a blast- I am going to be shooting my wonderful friend Kylene, and she knows how to “work it out”!!

I have several meetings next week with couples and brides, so I may not be able to blog as much as I would like, but stay with me, there are lots of new and exciting things coming your way

Lauren

By Lauren | Posted in Blogging, For Photographers, Inspiration | Comments (0)

Blake+Kiley+Baby ?

June 23, 2008 – 8:11 pm

Here is a sneak peek from Blake and Kiley’s session on Saturday. Despite the nasty weather, we had some beautiful evening sunshine. More images and slideshow in the next couple days!

By Lauren | Posted in Mommy to Be, Stuff I Love, Sweet Sweet Baby | Comments (0)

Brayden + Sweet Baby

June 22, 2008 – 9:44 am

Last Tuesday, Brayden was 11 days old. Maybe i’m partial because he is my nephew but he is seriously one of the sweetest babies ever. When I arrived, he was getting his bath, which he HATES by the way, he prefers to be all warm and snuggly with mom Maranda had a rough day and was super tired so we weren’t able to get all the shots we wanted, but here are a few of my favorites and a little slideshow at the end.

Right after bathtime! Don’t you love the smell of babies?

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Favorite!!!!

Enjoy the slideshow. The music is “waiting on an angel” by Ben Harper, and for all you photographers, I edited my favorites with TRA’s new set of actions, The Revenge. If you haven’t picked them up yet-DO IT!! They are awesome!

By Lauren | Posted in For Photographers, Sweet Sweet Baby | Comments (3)

Brayden+11 days old

June 18, 2008 – 8:00 pm

Brayden is 11 days old! I can’t believe it’s already been 11 days. Time really does go by so quickly.
I never do sneak peeks but as I was editing I just had to share an image with you before the slideshow is ready to go. I am just so proud of this little one and his family!

Stay tuned for the slideshow, coming right up!

By Lauren | Posted in Sweet Sweet Baby | Comments (0)

Welcome to the world Brayden!

June 8, 2008 – 11:24 am

Brayden is finally here! He was born on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 6:56 p.m.
As you probably remember, my best friend Maranda has been pregnant for what seems like ages! We had discussed that when it was time, I would come to the hospital to document the arrival of Brayden. I anxiously awaited that phone call, and when Friday rolled around, Maranda called me at 11:30 and said “it’s time!”
We are all just so excited and thrilled that Brayden is here. I know that God will bless you all in your little family, and I am just so excited to be an “aunt”! I love you guys!
The song on the slideshow is a new favorite of mine by George Strait, called “I Saw God Today”. I really did see the Lord and how good he is, Brayden is beautiful and healthy; and I was so blessed to be a part of his birth and witness the love between his family and friends. This was an experience like none other that I will never forget.