Landon

Saturday, I met up with one of my favorite kiddos for Christmas photos. When I first met this little guy he was two years old - just shy of turning three. That was over a year ago and he has now turned into a little boy. Time has flown by so fast but I love taking this little guys photos...he is such a ham and always makes me laugh! Here are just a few of from our session...Don't you just love his little grin???

xoxo
Laura

Week 40 - Health { Jackson, MS Photographer }

This week on The Bloom Forum, the theme is health. This week the health thing hits way to close to home. First of all, my son has been sick this week with that nasty fever virus. Hopefully, he will be better in a few days. But one of my very best friend's baby has been in the hospital for the past couple of weeks. He had intestinal surgery last Monday and Thursday. He has had quite the complications with these surgeries and still needs our prayers. God has blessed all of us with Carter and I believe He will heal him. He is being treated in the hospital pictured below. It has been his home away from home twice now. This hospital is also the home away from home for children with cancer and a permanent home for some children whose parents have abandoned them due to their illnesses. They even have school here for the children who can't leave. Until Carter, I didn't realize what a vital place this is for so many families and children. This week's post is dedicated to Carter - we hope you get well soon and we pray for you every single day!

xoxo-
Laura

Now, visit Becky's Blog to see her photo for the week!

This week at The Bloom Forum, the weekly theme is structure. I had a really hard time with this until I remembered we were going to watch my nephew play football tonight. He goes to school where I finished high school. Of course, he's only seven but loves every minute of playing football. Anyway, the kids play at the old high school football field. My high school football memories are not at this field because they had built a new stadium at the new high school by the time I was in high school. We had so much fun at the football games and we have so many great memories. I imagine this stadium and field holds many wonderful memories for students who were much older than me. It's great that the field is still being used today for the kids. Here are a just a few shots I captured tonight of the old stadium. Enjoy!!!

Now, hop on over to Jessica's blog: Jessica Marchetti - Dallas Lifestyle Photographer...I know you will love her photo this week!!!

xoxo-
Laura

Patriotism | 52 on Friday { Jackson, MS Photographer }

This week's theme is Patriotism on The Bloom Forum! And what a fitting theme as we remember those lives forever changed 10 years ago. It's hard to believe it has been that long. We traveled to Auburn, AL for the MS State vs. Auburn game this past weekend. I took this photo while the Auburn University Marching Band was performing "God Bless America." They perform this song prior to every game (along with our National Anthem)...but, as you know, this weekend was extra special! To all of you who fight or have fought to secure the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, thank you!

May God continue to bless America!

Now...hop on over to Katie - Kate Suzanne Photography - Heber Springs Photographer, Little Rock Photographer and check out her fabulous photo for the week!

xoxo
Laura

(The Bloom Forum 52-Week post is a weekly challenge in which photographers from all over take a photo based on that week’s theme and post it on their blog. Each blog post includes a link to the next photographer’s site. Click through all the blogs to see the different interpretations. The blog circle officially starts on Friday of each week.)

Cell Phone Photo 36/52 - 52 on Friday { Jackson, MS Photographer }

When I found out this week's theme on The Bloom Forum was cell phone photo, I knew exactly which one I wanted to share! This photo is my favorite picture...ever. Not because of anything technical but everything sentimental! This is the first photograph I took of our son and I just happened to take it with my phone. We were leaving the hospital with him. Sounds a little odd unless you know the entire story. We flew across the country to get our sweet boy last December. He was two days old in the picture and absolutely perfect! You can read about our adoption story on our family blog. But here's our sweet boy...all 7 pounds, 19.5 inches of perfection!

Now, head on over to Katie's blog: - Kate Suzanne Photography - Heber Springs Photographer / Little Rock Photographer to see her photo for this week's theme! I know you'll love it!!

xoxo-
Laura

52 on Friday - 35/52 { Jackson, MS Photographer }

This week's theme at The Bloom Forum is Reflection. I immediately thought of this photo from a session last fall. We did this session in Fondren which is one of my absolute favorite locations! The windows and benches on this side of the building make for such a great spot! Those windows have such great reflection except I kept seeing myself in it too! We kept moving around and finally decided on this bench and perspective. However, you can still see my head beside the reflection of his head! Anyway...so here's my take on Reflection...with a little Friday humor!

Now, check out Becky's photo for this week {Becky - Idaho Photographer}! Looking forward to seeing her photo!

xoxo-
Laura

(The Bloom Forum 52-Week post is a weekly challenge in which photographers from all over take a photo based on that week’s theme and post it on their blog. Each blog post includes a link to the next photographer’s site. Click through all the blogs to see the different interpretations. The blog circle officially starts on Friday of each week.)

52 on Friday { Jackson, MS Photographer }

This week I went out on a limb and joined a photography forum - The Bloom Forum! So far it seems like lots of fun and I hope it will stretch my sense of creativity! They also have weekly challenges and so I'm very excited about that! This week's theme is color - and I totally heart color! I almost skipped out on this week's challenge but the fabric for Garon's 1st birthday applique came and I thought it was perfect! Can't wait for my friend Meagan to put it on his t-shirt!

Now, hop on over to Kelly Q- Creatively Yours Photography and see her awesome photo for this week!

Happy 1st Birthday, Carter!!! { Florence, MS Photographer }

Turning 1 is one of the most anticipated milestones for all babies. But for this baby boy it marks one year since he forever changed the world...for the better! Carter is one of the sweetest babies I have ever had the privilege of knowing, much less photographing! God has used this beautiful little boy to demonstrate His never-ending love and infinite healing power! Looking at these pictures you would never guess the road he has traveled to turn one. You can read all about Carter's miraculous story on their blog: Carter's Journey. We are so blessed to be friends with his sweet parents and now our Garon has the best friend ever!

Meagan and Brandon - Thank you for sharing Carter with me last weekend. It was truly a pleasure to photograph this sweet boy!!!

Happy, Happy Birthday, Sweet Carter!!

Carter making his "Touchdown" sign!!!

Aren't they the cutest things, ever?? I can't wait for all the fun times these boys will have as they grow up!

Spring Pictures

I'm just now getting around to posting a few of the photos from my spring sessions. I enjoyed photographing all three of these sweet boys! I am looking forward to fall photos...they are my favorite! Check back for more details soon!

.frames for your photos.

My sweet friend, Jennifer Sebren, has been making some gorgeous frames and wreaths. Her prices are very reasonable and she will be happy to customize your order to your specific needs/wants. These photos do not accurately show the really pretty details of her work but these are a few samples. If you are interested in purchasing from her you can email her at: jennifer.sebren@gmail.com.