Monthly Archives: July 2010

Senior Spokesmodel | Ashley

Remember, there will be a different 2011 Spokesmodel featured each day.  After all 10 girls are featured, I’ll announce the contest and voting details here on the blog.  The spokesmodel who receives the most votes will win a special prize (its a secret!).  And as an added incentive to vote, I will randomly draw one voter’s name for a Starbucks gift card.

Next up is Ashley, a 2011 Senior from Buckhorn High School.  If you know Ashley and would like to schedule a session, be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer.  Don’t forget to mention her name when you schedule your session!

I  asked each Spokesmodel to tell me which was their favorite image from their spring mini session, and why.  And I did a little Q&A with each girl to get to know a little more about all of them.  Read on to learn more about Ashley  …

Q:  Which is your favorite image from your spring mini session, and why?
Ashley: My favorite picture was the close up in the little ally, by the black fence.

How did you hear about Marla Laramie Photography, and what made you want to be a spokesmodel?
I was just going googling “senior pictures”, and saw your blog. I checked out a couple of the pictures and liked your work. I knew that I wanted my senior pictures to be great, so I had to have a great person to take them! So I decided to fill out the spokesmodel application:)

List 3 random songs on your ipod play list:
One Time-Justin Bieber
Forever and Always-Taylor Swift
Baby-Justin Bieber

My ideal way to spend a free day is:
Lay out by the pool! Or Spend the day with my horse if its not too hot!

After graduation I can’t wait to:
#1. My senior trip!
#2. Start college and get out on my own!
#3. Get my own apartment!

My dream car would be:
Infinity-G37

If I had 24 hours to live I would:
Go sky diving, sing in front of a crowd of people, spend the most time with my horse, family and boyfriend as much as possible.

Last movie you just had to see on opening day:
New Moon

Celebrity crush:
I don’t really have one

Three things you could never live without:
Cell phone
clothes
FOOD

Three things that annoy you without fail:
People ignoring me
People lying to me
People who think their better than everyone else

Where do you want to go to college and what will your major be?
I plan on attending calhoun for 2 years, and then transfering to Bama.  I plan to major in Medical.

If you had an extra $10K to spend where would you go and what would you buy?
My dream car first, and clothes, clothes, clothes!

Three random things people might not know about you:
I hide my emotions, that’s pretty much it.

Describe one or two images that jump out at you as being favorites from the marlalaramie.com site or Facebook:
I liked the pictures of Emily Hue with her father and her horse. And also the pictures of Paige in the fields.I really just like all of them !!

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Senior Spokesmodel | Jasmin

Remember, there will be a different 2011 Spokesmodel featured each day.  After all 10 girls are featured, I’ll announce the contest and voting details here on the blog.  The spokesmodel who receives the most votes will win a special prize (its a secret!).  And as an added incentive to vote, I will randomly draw one voter’s name for a Starbucks gift card.

Next up is Jasmin, a 2011 Senior from Hazel Green High School.  If you know Jasmin and would like to schedule a session, be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer.  Don’t forget to mention her name when you schedule your session!

I  asked each Spokesmodel to tell me which was their favorite image from their spring mini session, and why.  And I did a little Q&A with each girl to get to know a little more about all of them.  Read on to learn more about Jasmin  …

Q:  Which is your favorite image from your spring mini session, and why?
Jasmin: My favorite image was the one I chose for my business card with my arm over my head. I like it because everything seemed like the pose was really natural and my eyes stand out.

How did you hear about Marla Laramie Photography, and what made you want to be a spokesmodel?
I heard about Marla Laramie Photography by school and facebook, of course :P because almost everyone at Hazel Green seemed to do their pictures with her. I loved them and showed the website to my mom and she said we are definitely doing it. I wanted to be a spokesmodel because I loved the pictures, and I thought it would be super fun, which it is :)

List 3 random songs on your ipod play list:
Can’t be Tamed- Miley Cyrus :)
Major Tom- Shiny Toy Guys
Animal- Neon Trees

My ideal way to spend a free day is:
Relax! whether i’m with my friends or alone, i can occupy myself really easily.

After graduation I can’t wait to:
go on senior trip! and move out of the house!

My dream car would be:
Nissan 370z

If I had 24 hours to live I would:
I would share every second with everyone i love.

Last movie you just had to see on opening day:
Sex and the City 2!

Celebrity crush:
Channing Tatum

Three things you could never live without:
iPhone :)
Car
family

Three things that annoy you without fail:
FLIES.
when people tell me they do something and then dont.
when i dont have service on my cell phone

Where do you want to go to college and what will your major be?
Hopefully Auburn, and I want to be a high school English teacher!

If you had an extra $10K to spend where would you go and what would you buy?
I would take a vacation to Atlantis Bahamas and I would go on a shopping spree and maybe my 370z :)

Three random things people might not know about you:
My biggest fear is snakes.
My weakness is baby animals..i want to take them all home.
And I’m a really good public speaker :)

Describe one or two images that jump out at you as being favorites from the marlalaramie.com site or Facebook:
1. My favorite pose without even looking is when Brandon is holding Paige, it’s so cute and I would love to do that with my boyfriend!
2. My other favorite pose is when Tara is laying on her back on the ground with her feet on the fence, it’s really cute!

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Senior Spokesmodel | Kyla

Ok, so I’m a day late starting these Senior Spokesmodel Blog Features.  Sorry about that! I’ll try to keep on track now that I’ve gotten this project off the ground.  Remember, there will be a different 2011 Spokesmodel featured each day.  After all 10 girls are featured, I’ll announce the contest and voting details here on the blog.  The spokesmodel who receives the most votes will win a special prize (its a secret!).  And as an added incentive to vote, I will randomly draw one voter’s name for a Starbucks gift card.

First up (in no particular order) is Kyla, a 2011 Senior from Westminster Christian Academy.  If you know Kyla and would like to schedule a session, be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer.  Don’t forget to mention her name when you schedule your session!

I  asked each Spokesmodel to tell me which was their favorite image from their spring mini session, and why.  And I did a little Q&A with each girl to get to know a little more about all of them.  Read on to learn more about Kyla  …

Q:  Which is your favorite image from your spring mini session, and why?
Kyla:  “The one with my hair blowing because it’s me and I look relaxed.”

How did you hear about Marla Laramie Photography, and what made you want to be a spokesmodel?
I heard through seeing my friend’s pictures on facebook.  I figured I would be representing and promoting my photographer anyways so I figured if I got a bonus doing it then that would be awesome!

List 3 random songs on your ipod play list:
Breakeven-The Script,
Sweetly Broken- Jeremy Riddle,
Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton

My ideal way to spend a free day is:
Swimming, shopping, Spending time with friends, helping in the community

After graduation I can’t wait to:
Take a backpacking trip to Europe with my brother and uncle and then get established on my own in college.

My dream car would be:
Blue 2011 Corvette

If I had 24 hours to live I would:
Make hospital visits and touch as many lives as I could by sharing with them the joy I’ve experienced through Christ and show them how to experience the same.

Last movie you just had to see on opening day:
Batman

Celebrity crush:
Taylor Lautner

Three things you could never live without:
My family, Friends, Food/Water

Three things that annoy you without fail:
crooked pictures
kids who pick their nose then eat their food

Where do you want to go to college and what will your major be?
University of Mobile- Elementary Education

If you had an extra $10K to spend where would you go and what would you buy?
I would go to Trinidad and work with the orphanage I worked with on a past mission trip then buy them food and save the rest for my wedding day.

Three random things people might not know about you:
I used to Buckdance (like clogging)
I want to adopt a special needs/disabled kid
I am afraid of the dark

Describe one or two images that jump out at you as being favorites from the marlalaramie.com site or Facebook:
1.  I like how she’s off centered and you used her surrounding with her outfit.
2. I like the angle and the background in this one

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Raisha | 2011 Senior

I met Raisha and her mom downtown yesterday for her senior pictures, and believe it or not, we didn’t melt in the heat!  I have to say, I enjoyed Raisha’s session so much … she’s such a smiler!  Almost without fail, when I’d tell her to give me a serious look, she couldn’t help it … she’d burst out with a big grin. :)   All joking aside we did capture plenty of serious looks (and I’ve included some in her sneak preview, just to prove it!) but it just made me giggle each time anyway.  Seriously, its pretty much impossible NOT to smile, when someone tells you not to smile.  :)   Thanks, Raisha, I had a blast!

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Summer Updates

First some business-y stuff, then a sneak preview in the next post. :)

Starting next week I’ll be featuring each of my 2011 Senior Spokesmodels. Look for their favorite mini session images, some fun facts about each of them, and a contest at the end. Each day I’ll feature a different spokesmodel. At the end I’ll be opening up a contest where you can vote for your favorite. The one with the most votes will get a surprise gift. And because I’m a big fan of bribery, I’ll do a random drawing from voters for a $5 Starbucks gift card. Stay tuned for all of the details starting on Monday, 7/5.

I’ve been meaning to put together an online client site for some time, and while I still have more I want to do (a what-to-wear guide, session tips, etc), its mostly finished. This will allow you to book your session, fill out all of your client forms, and pay your session fee all in once place. You can find the link at the top of the blog. Under news, click on client information site and enter the password get_info to get started. I hope this will streamline the process and make it easier to get your session scheduled. To celebrate I’m feeling pretty generous so I’ve decided to do a ONE-DAY SALE on session fees. If you use the form on Wednesday, 7/7 to book a session (I will follow up with a call to work out the session date with you) you’ll receive 50% off the session fee (a $75 savings). Already booked or completed your 2011 senior session? No worries, I’m not leaving you out … you’ll get a little surprise gift with your order. :)

I’ve been tossing around lots of new ideas for this summer, and I’d love to get your input on some of them. I’ve been considering adding one day per month of mini sessions. These would be 30 minutes sessions : one outfit, one location, one person per session, with approximately 10 images to choose from. If there is enough interest I’ll start offering these on a limited basis. Email me your thoughts (marla@marlalaramie.com)!

Speaking of mini sessions, would you like to have a session with your very best friends, get super-cool images, and a memory to last forever? Each mini session is a set fee of $350, to be split between each friend (up to six). It includes a 5×7 and a photo strip (see below) of 5 images for each friend.. Additional prints/products can be added on separately. And here’s the good news … this isn’t limited to seniors! Yep, these mini sessions are for ages 8-18. Only a limited number of these sessions will be available and locations will vary.  Email me (marla@marlalaramie.com) for more details.

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