Celebrating Baby!

We are proud to announce the birth of Lauren's son, Henry! To celebrate this exciting new chapter of our lives we are extending a special on our baby bundle package!

Book your baby bundle package by March 31, 2011 and get $75 0ff your baby bundle package price or book a maternity, first look, or newborn session and get $15 off your sitting fee.

Sending hugs and kisses to all the other 2011 babies! :)

Lucero-Atwell Family Portraits

Here are a few family portraits we did at Venice Beach over the holidays last year. Nothing says So Cal like warm sunny Christmas portraits! :)

Tim & Kristin {family session}

When Kristin told us she wanted to do a styled shoot reminiscent of the 40s and 50s, we knew it was going to be cute! Not only does Kristin have great fashion sense, she is proud mama of cute Baby E who you may remember from our newborn session earlier this year.

Lindsay did their session in Palos Verdes which was the perfect backdrop for this adorable family of 3. Love you guys!

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.

Baby Bundle!

We are excited to announce our newest portrait package, the baby bundle!

This is an all inclusive package which includes a maternity session capturing those precious moments before your little one is born, a first look session where we spend a few moments as soon as possible with you and the baby for announcements and then finally a newborn session with props and those cute little outfits you've been saving for baby. We love newborn sessions, there's something so precious about those first few weeks as they change so quickly!

All of our sessions can be done a la carte and gift certificates are available for showers or other special occasions.

Maternity session: 1 hour

First look session: 30 mins

Newborn Session: 1-2 hours

Finnell Family Portraits

Tracy asked to do her photos with her family at the beach because she wanted to get out of the studio & do some more fun portraits. Family portraits should not only be a time where you get to capture your loved ones together in the same place at the same time (this seems to get harder as your kids get older!) but can be an opportunity to spend some quality time together! Bring a picnic, plan to enjoy the day. Cherish every moment with family :)

Here are a few of my favorites:

Cornett Family Portraits

I knew going into it, that doing the Cornett's family portrait session was going to be not only fun, but also a great learning experience! How could it be anything but when you have 6 kids and two infants! Here are a few of our favorites from their session in December.









Important things to consider when booking your portrait session with little ones:
- Book your session around your children's schedule; when are they most alert, the most charming?
- If you want those adorable newborn basket shots, it's best to book your session for the first two weeks after they are born. If you book with your deposit, we will be flexible because we know some babies like to keep mom and dad guessing on their exact arrival!
- If you have a large group, get those group shots right in the beginning, when the kids are most smiley and aren't completely fed up the strangers who keep asking them to "Smile!" :D
- If you have an newborn, we expect the session to take awhile. Patience is key to capturing those beautiful baby photographs.
- Bring bribery items, it's ok just this once ;)

Ben & Desiree: E Session

Ben & Desiree asked to do their session at the beach, so we headed down to the classic Santa Monica Pier. They brought along Benjo for some additional cuteness & he delivered. We got kicked out of a few spots, thanks for being good sports guys! :) Here are a few shots from their session:









He wasn't too sure about his passenger...

Kayla & Kyler: Family Portraits

Kayla is Lindsay's college room mate and they are like two peas in a pod. Kayla's parents asked Lindsay to do their Christmas photos and here is what two cute siblings & a little bit of California sky after the rain look like!

Mcnamara/Moore Portrait Session

Amy gave this session as a gift to her parents, I may be biased, but I think family portraits are such a precious gift. Like I've said before, family & capturing that moment with everyone together is priceless. Here are some of our favorites from their session last year.

Ah, siblings ;D