Happy birthday Lindsay!!

24 years ago I started praying for a sister.
22 years ago today God answered my prayer.

May your day be a reminder of how much you are loved, our family would be incomplete without you.


Xoxo,
your big sister

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours! May you find a moment to give thanks for even the smallest blessing. :)

Sweet treat!!

Just in time for the holidays, we have a sweet deal for you!



Book your wedding for 2011 by December 31st and we will gift you a free photobooth for your big day!
Contact us for details: info@laurelislephotography.com

Eddie & Francesca {e-session}

My favorite moment? When we asked if they would mind doing a piggy back shot, and she said "Can we really??" :D

Turns out, Eddie is usually wearing his piece and she never gets a piggy back ride. Even though both of their jobs require them to be tough, this was one of the sweetest engagement sessions EVER. Francesca & Eddie can bring out the FIERCE - but they also know how to be silly ;)

Francesca & Eddie wanted to do their session at the beautiful Terranea Resort. We had to schedule and reschedule and reschedule again because for once Southern California weather was just not cooperating. But finally we had the perfect afternoon.

You can tell a man's love by the way he looks at his girl.

Julio & Sonia

She knew from the moment we had our first meeting. Vintage. Classic. Love.

She wanted her pictures to portray everything romantic that your wedding day is supposed to be.

As we drove for what seemed like miles and miles, we finally arrived at the Mission Inn in Riverside. It was then that we finally realized the beauty that had captured Sonia's heart and imagination. The perfect setting for two people in love.

As we rode the tiny tiny elevator to the top floor, Julio's eyes were bright with excitement about the amazing room they had been given. I couldn't imagine a more romantic place to spend your first night of the rest of your lives.

Sonia and Julio, thank you for inviting us to take part in your beautiful day. May each day be as full of love as this one.

Saturday morning

Last Saturday we met up early, early for a Saturday not filled with working that is. We went down to Urth Cafe for delicious breakfast foods and coffee (although my pregnant self really just wanted a bagel, cream cheese and one of their amazing chocolate shakes).

They seated us outside, under the warm november California sun. It was crowded but not too crowded.

We went over dates, clients and times and then we just talked. Catching up on things that had nothing to do with lenses, contracts or portraits. It was brilliant :)

Today I'm thankful for the blessing of family.

Holiday Portraits

It's that time of year again! Time to break out the special outfits and gather the family for your annual Christmas Photo!

Holiday Portrait Session:

$50 session fee [includes an online gallery to share with family and friends]

$25 for a cd of images

We only have a few weekend spots left for the 2010 season, contact us today: info[at]laurelislphotography.com

Lindsay's Holiday Wish List with the One I Love:

So I am really into the next coming holidays. Not the creepy-run-up-your-electricity-bill into, but I like the warm fuzzy feelings that holidays can bring, but only if you do them right and with the ones you love. So here I have comprised a list of all the things I want do from now till about the end of December to get me in the mood sort-to-speak.

1. Carve a pumpkin
2. Go to Disneyland to see the decorations for both fall and winter (would like to also see the World of Color and the Snow).
3. Go Christmas shopping and before a stop at Starbucks to purchase a holiday drink in the holiday cups.
4. Go to the Grove/Farmer's Marker for an evening out to dinner and to also see the decorations for Christmas and the huge tree.
5. Go to Newport Beach to see Christmas lights.
6. Eat pop corn, drink hot chocolate and watch our favorite Christmas movies.
7. Go Christmas Caroling.
8. Build a gingerbread house.
9. Go ice skating outdoors in either down town L.A. or Santa Monica.
10. Have a Snow day.

:) Just thinking about this list makes me feel good. Needless to say, I have finally given up on my tan and I am excited for peacoats, pumpkin spice lattes, Christmas songs and New Year's kisses.