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    Hi. I'm glad you've found me and my little blog. Who am I, you ask? Well, I'm a wife, a mom, and a photographer. I'm a little bit goofy, but I think you'll find my work isn't. HA! I like to think of it as a little bit trendy, a little bit edgy, but still timeless. So take a look around, let me know what you think. Comments are always welcomed and appreciated.

Mar 09 2010

Coming Soon | A Preview

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Just like clock-work, every year between January and March, I get the urge to do some spring cleaning.  Not the kind of spring cleaning most people do, certainly not [gasp] house cleaning.  No, for me its website spring cleaning!  You may have noticed that while I blog most of my sessions (eventually), I *rarely* update my main website.  Have you looked at it lately?  Its sadly out of date.  I photographed a slew of 2010 seniors but most of those happened after last year’s website overhaul.  See what a vicious little circle it is?!  I tend to only update my main site about once a year, so its definitely that time again.

I’ve been hard at work on a new website, completely overhauled, updated, reworked, and refreshed.  Its *almost* done, just putting some finishing touches on it, then I’ll unveil it in the coming weeks.  And when I do, expect some kind of giveaway  just for the heck of it (I’m not above bribery).  Oh and good news if you’re on a slower internet connection, the new site will have a mirror HTML site for you, too.  And as if that isn’t enough … an super-cool new iphone version is coming too.

I’ve made a couple of small changes to my product offerings this year, so be sure to check back for some product shots of my new, fabulous, and ever-so-modern session album.  I am seriously in *love* with it and I know you will be too.

Also, 2010 Senior clients … be watching your inbox for something extra special and ultra-top-secret.

Oh and 2011 Seniors … I’ve still got a few openings left for Senior Models.  Don’t wait too long to apply, I’ll be closing applications next month.

Here’s a little sneak-peek screen cap of the new website … enjoy! :)

website preview image

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Feb 19 2010

Blog Contest Winner Announced | Huntsville Senior Photographer

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First, lets get a few business details out of the way!  I’d like to remind everyone that the search for 2011 Senior Spokesmodels is still under way.  The response so far has been fantastic and I’m super excited about working with next year’s seniors!  I can’t wait to introduce you to all of them.:)  Look for sneak peeks for their mini sessions coming up in the next couple of months.  If you think you’d be a great fit, check the details of the blog post below this one and apply! Don’t wait too long, spots are already filling up very quickly.  Deadline to apply is April 30th (or sooner if spots are filled).

Also, a few reminders about ongoing promotions …

  • 2010 seniors who still need to book a session, receive $25 off your session fee now through 3/31/10.
  • 2011 seniors, get a jump on scheduling your session, receive $50 off your session fee, now through 3/31/10.  Session dates eligible are May – November 2010.
  • Personalized Graduation cards: Buy 2 boxes, get the 3rd box free (25 cards/envelopes per box), now through 2/28/10

I’d like to thank everyone who participated and voted in the recent blog contest!  It was a huge success and a lot of fun.  Stay tuned for another (smaller) contest soon, where everyone is eligible to win.

And the winner of the blog contest for the 16×20 gallery wrapped canvas is … #20.  Congratulations to Kolton and his family!!  I’ll be in touch soon to work out the details.

Senior Image

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Feb 09 2010

Senior Model Search | Huntsville Senior Photographer

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As I mentioned previously in my latest newsletter, I have started the search for 2011 senior models.  I’ve had an amazing group of 2010 senior models!  I’ve had a blast getting to know each one of them, shooting their sessions, and working together this school year.  And I know the 2011 seniors will be every bit as fabulous.  As a current junior you might be thinking it seems a tad early to be worrying about the next school year … but it’s not!  I schedule a mini session for each senior model, in the early spring of your junior year.  This gives us plenty of time to show off your pictures to friends and classmates (who will of course then want to book their sessions with yours truly!).  Then to round things out we’ll do a regular session in the summer of your senior year (or early fall).   I’ll be accepting (2) 2011 seniors from each local area high school.

What’s in it for you, you ask?

  • spring mini session
  • mini proof book
  • personalized biz cards
  • fall session
  • $25 print credit per referral
  • 3 pics for Facebook
  • compete for cool prizes

All.  FREE.  Yep, that’s right.  FREE.

What’s the catch?  Well, you have to do a little work.  You have to show off your gorgeous pictures, hand out your personalized cards, and coerce encourage your friends and classmates to book their senior session with Marla Laramie Photography.  Yep.  That’s it.

What kind of senior makes a great senior model?  I’m looking for 2011 seniors who are enthusiastic, fun, energetic, motivated, outgoing, social, and involved.

Interested?  APPLY HERE (parent permission required).  Deadline to apply is April 30th.

Download the Senior Model info sheet.

****Reminder***** Tomorrow is the last day to get your vote in for the contest!  Also, one vote per person please.  Duplicate votes will not be counted. :)

Feb 03 2010

Winter Newsletter | Huntsville Senior Photographer

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Not signed up for the newsletter (gasp!  go sign up, over there in the sidebar!)?  Signed up but didn’t receive it (check your spam/junk folder)?  Never fear, you can see it here, too.  Just click on the link below to view.

Winter Happenings

Winter Newsletter

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Feb 02 2010

A Contest & A Vote | Huntsville Senior Photographer

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It’s that time of year, its January,  and I need something to distract me from how cold I am!  2009 was a fabulous year for my business.  I had a lot of fun and have some cool images to show for it. :)I thought this little contest would be a fun way to highlight some of my favorite senior images from 2009 … and give them a chance to win a drop-dead-gorgeous 16×20 gallery-wrapped canvas to hang on their walls.

I had such a hard time narrowing these down!!  I had so many images that I loved for 2009.  I hope you love them as much as I do.

Ok, so here’s the deal.  Wanna win the 16×20 canvas?  All you have to do is receive the most votes for your image.  So what are the rules?  You can email friends/family and ask them to vote.  You can ask your Facebook friends.  You can call/text your friends and ask them to vote.  That’s it.  You can’t ask for votes on forums and such.  Play fair, k?

Here’s how to vote:   leave a comment with your favorite image number here on this blog post, via email (info@marlalaramie.com), on my Facebook page, or tweet @marlalaramie.  The contest ends next Tuesday, February 9th at midnight, CST.  One vote per person only, please!

Now go out and solicit those votes. :)

To view the images, click on the first thumbnail to bring up the gallery.

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Jan 24 2010

Take a peek … see anything different?

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Boy has life changed for me.  I used to be the very first to adapt all the new technologies.  I was firmly in the PC camp.  I spent my time helping others adapt to new technology.  I *always* upgraded as soon as the latest and greatest of whatever was released.  I even loved trying out bugg-y beat versions.  In the B.C. (before children!) days I worked as a technical consultant in a large IT department.  I was a member on various new release committees, trialing new software, advising, recommending, yada yada yada.:)  Oh how I have changed.  Now, I’m a Mac (and have been for three years).  I haven’t even seen Windows Vista, much less the latest version.  I’m an OS version behind on my iMac and two behind on my Macbook Pro.  I’m still using Photoshop CS3 despite the fact that CS4 was released just over a year ago.  And Lightroom?  I just haven’t gotten around to trialing it despite the fact that I’ve downloaded the trial version several times.  I’ve become one of THOSE people … I hate messing with what’s working on my computer. <insert eye roll here>.

All that said, notice anything different?  Yep, I finally updated my sad-looking blog.  Now that I am officially just photographing seniors (tweens, teens, seniors, young adults) it was time to update the blog look to reflect this.  I’ve removed my old kid-friendly logo, updated the header with senior images, and added a cool side-bar with links to important info.  See how easy it is to find pricing, my senior site, my Facebook page, sign up for the newsletter, even follow me on Twitter.  And see that updated menu bar at the top, there’s a handy-dandy subscribe feature that will let you know when I’ve updated the blog.

One other new thing … need a children’s photographer?  I’m thrilled to recommend THE MOST AMAZING children’s photographer in Huntsville, Erin Cobb.  She has such an incredible connection with the kiddos, and her work is gorgeous.  So go check her out.  There’s a link to her site over there in the sidebar.

And since my work is never done, I’ll be updating a few more odds and ends on this blog, as well as tackling a complete overhaul for my senior website.  And maybe, just maybe, I walk on the wild side again and download the latest Lightroom Beta.

Be sure to let me know what you think of the new look.  Go ahead, try out the brand-spanking new comments section!  You know you want to …;)

P.S.  It’s never kind to post without pictures on a photo blog, especially when I’ve left you hanging for almost a month.  So enjoy one of my favorite images of my girls, from way back in um, July. :)

my girls

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Dec 25 2009

Merry Christmas

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To friends, family, and clients –one and all, I hope you’ve been enjoying a very merry and blessed Christmas.

Last year we changed things up and decided to start having our big Christmas meal on Christmas Eve.  It worked so well that we did it again this year.  We had a yummy ham with potatoes and a green bean casserole, followed by late night Christmas Eve mass.  The forecast was calling for high winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms so we thought it would be easier to go to mass Christmas morning, once the storm had moved out.  Sarah literally begged and pleaded to go to mass Christmas Eve instead.  Who could say no to a child who was asking to go to church?!  So we bundled up and off we went.  Luck was with us and the weather turned out to be nothing more than a little wind and rain.  But guess who fell asleep by the end of the first reading?!  By the end of mass both kids were sound asleep.  It made for an easier time getting everyone to bed to get ready for Santa,  that’s for sure.;)Ah well, the Christmas hymns were beautiful the message inspiring.  Another year to say thank you for our blessings.

The girls were so tired we actually were able to sleep until a little after 7:00.  They were so excited about their gifts from Santa, from us, from grandparents, aunts/uncles, and friends.  By the time we were done unwrapping it looked like Santa had thrown up Christmas in our living room.  I believe we’ve created a monster, now that Sarah has her own little digital camera.  And Anna is so excited to have a brand-new Leapster to replace hers that died.  Zhu-Zhu pets were the big winner for this year.  We have little Zhu-Zhu pet hamsters zooming all over the house and my parents’ dog isn’t sure if he’s going to go after them or run from them.  Mario Kart for the Wii has also been a big hit.

Did I mention its 7:15 PM and I’m still in my jammies?  Munchies and soup for Christmas day, spending time with family, watching my children’s faces light up with delight at their gifts, a nice long nap, and all day in our jammies … the perfect Christmas Day.  We are so blessed.

And what’s a post without a photo or two?!  I took the girls downtown Tuesday afternoon for a little Christmas mini session in their Christmas outfits.  It was fun taking them to some of my favorite photo spots. :)  More to follow, eventually, when I get back to editing.

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Dec 22 2009

My Own | Yes, the Photographer does sometimes take pictures of her own kids

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It has been pointed out to me many times (guess who does that pointing out?!!) that I don’t show enough pictures of my own kids on my blog.  What started out as a blog full of family photos has become a blog full of client photos.  Its supposed to be balanced but its lost its balance.  I could give you a million reasons why but it comes down to just not making pictures of my girls a high enough priority.  My goal for the new year is to get back to taking more photos of them to balance out the client work.  Notice I call this a goal, not a resolution.;)

I had these big plans for this year’s Christmas pictures of the girls.  I’d planned to have them wear their Christmas outfits (so cute!) and we were going to go downtown for some urbanish shots this year.  Well, I blinked and it was December 16th and we still hadn’t done Christmas pics.  Since both girls had to wear Christmas PJs to school that day, I decided that was a good enough Plan B!  And we abandoned the downtown idea for the quicker, easier idea of our own front yard. :D

Here’s one.  Yep, just one.  I’m not posting the rest until after my Christmas cards go out (yeah, yeah, I know, I’m hoping to get them back from the lab today).  So you’ll just have to be patient (that means you, Mom).

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Dec 20 2009

Newsletter | Fall

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If you haven’t received the fall newsletter by now, it may have landed in your spam folder … or you may need to sign up (see the box at the top of the blog). But just so no one feels left out, you can download it HERE.  It’s worth checking out for a couple of big promotions to save you money on next year’s senior session fees as well as a buy 2 get 1 free grad announcement offer. :)

Fall Newsletter

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Dec 20 2009

Jared | 2010 Senior Slideshow

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Dec 20 2009

Blake | 2010 Senior Slideshow

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Dec 20 2009

Liz | 2010 Senior Slideshow

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Beautiful Liz in the fall foliage …

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Dec 20 2009

Emily H | 2010 Senior Slideshow

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The stunning Emily and her horse …

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Dec 20 2009

Sarah | 2010 Senior Slideshow

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Nexttttt …

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Dec 20 2009

Erin |2010 Senior Slideshow

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Here comes the first of several posts, as I try to get caught up!

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