.thanksgiving.

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom." Matthew 26:26-29

This precious passage of scripture describes the Last Supper or The Lord's Supper, as we call it today. Jesus was explaining to His disciples what would be taking place in the coming hours. Even at this dark time for Jesus, He prayed and gave thanks for the bread and wine they were about to eat and drink, which were symbols of His body which would be sacrificed for our sins. I really believe He was also thanking God for the salvation that would be given to His people by his dying on the cross.

I can't imagine how dark my life would be without my relationship with God through His Son. This is what I am most grateful for!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!!

xoxo - Laura

.little tiger fans.

I had a great session with Greyson & Cooper yesterday. They are die-hard LSU fans and even brought their jerseys along for the shoot! We had lots of fun and they are such sweet boys! Thanks, Allison for the opportunity to photograph your handsome boys! Here are a few of my favorites...many more coming soon!!!

.rob & stacy.

Saturday I had the privilege of photographing my cousin's wedding...It was such a beautiful wedding and they are two of the sweetest people I know! I have so many fun memories of Rob from our childhood...from playing ball in the cornfield next to Granny & Papaw's house to playing cars on the hearth of the fireplace (remember the log truck??) and running inside Granny & Papaw's house to see what Santa left there. I am now looking forward to making new memories with both of them! Congratulations to both of you!!! Here are a few teasers from Saturday...tons more to come!!!

xoxo - Laura

.blue eyed boy.

Yesterday, I had so much fun photographing this sweet little boy! He has the most beautiful blue eyes and the sweetest personality! He had such a good time playing with the leaves and looking at the water! Thanks so much, Mandy, for the opportunity to photograph your sweet son! Here are a few of my favorites from yesterday...many more coming soon!

xoxo - Laura

I just LOVE his expression here...I can't remember what happened...but it's just too cute!!!

.tom & carrie.

I had the pleasure of photographing our good friends Saturday! We had such a great time and the weather and leaves were gorgeous! Today is their 1st wedding anniversary...Happy Anniversary guys!!! Here are a few of my favorites from Saturday! Enjoy...many more to come!!!
xoxo - Laura

.storyboards.

Here are a couple of storyboards I created for Jennifer & Rebecca...just thought I'd share them with y'all!

.King of Kings.

Considering the very passionate election from yesterday, I feel the need share some scripture that has been dear to my heart, especially during the past several weeks. The most important thing we need to remember, regardless of whom is president, is that Jesus is our Lord and Savior and He is returning and will rule all nations.

"...And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20 – Jesus said this to His disciples just before his ascension and as Christians, we are His disciples. I can’t imagine how dark my life would be without Him.

" And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross! Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:8-11

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place I am going….I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him." John 14:1-7 – Here Jesus describes heaven to his disciples. It’s so simple yet so hard for us to comprehend. Which is why we are saved by grace through FAITH. It is so comforting to know that one day I will have the honor of living in the house my Savior has prepared for me!

"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world, the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does – comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires will pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever." 1 John 2:15-17 – This obviously means we should not put our earthly possessions before God but I believe it’s also a reminder that everything on earth will pass away…our pain, sorrows and that the only thing that should matter to us is our relationship with God.

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." "I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was ‘someone like a son of man,’ dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. His head and hair were white like wool, and white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and out his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. Revelation 1:8,12-16 – verse 8 is Jesus talking to John when he appeared to him after his exile to Patmos and verses 12-16 are John’s description of Jesus. What a Mighty God we serve!

"Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen." Revelation 1:7 – As Christians, this will be the fulfillment of our faith…when Jesus comes again. Every person will see him when he returns and acknowledge him as sovereign Lord. Those who did not believe will mourn because of their disbelief.

My prayer is that every person who reads this will be touched by God’s word and will find hope and peace in it.

May God bless America!!!

.love is in the air.

Sunday I had the pleasure of photographing Jeff & Rebecca! We had such a great time, climbing rocks and avoiding poison ivy…and they are so in love! I can’t wait to photograph their wedding in March at the fabulous Luckett Lodge! Here are a few of my favorites…many more coming soon!!!

xoxo - Laura

.the sebrens.

I had lots of fun with the Sebrens yesterday afternoon. We spent about an hour at the park and took lots of pictures and little Brecken even helped me! Here are a few of my favorites from our session...many more coming soon!

xoxo - Laura

finally...here's your sneak peeks!!! Enjoy!