*Note: click on the links to view sneak previews.

Veronika

Krista

Kylie

Carolyn

Ashley

Kaitlyn

Megan

Bethany

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I met up with Lindsie and her mom a couple of weeks ago for her session.  Lindsie is gorgeous, plus she was a lot of fun to work with  … not to mention so easy to photograph.  We struggled with the light, especially at the end (this hazy, cloudy, lack-of-sun thing we’ve had going on this summer is killing me!), but we worked around it and captured a lot of beautiful images. 

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I love it when seniors bring along a friend or a sibling to their session.  They are almost always more relaxed when they do, and it makes the session fun.  Kaitlyn’s session definitely qualified as fun, and I think part of that was due to her sister and her mom.   We trekked all over downtown to a number of my favorite spots, then finished up by using every last drop of sun light.  It was HOT (as it has been ALL summer this year) but Kaitlyn looked gorgeous the whole time.  I, on the other hand, was grateful to be behind the camera and not in front of it!

In case you haven’t noticed yet, I usually post sneak peeks on Facebook first, then blog about them in the next day or two er, soon.  I try to always add an extra image to the blog post, so make sure to always check the blog, too.  You wouldn’t want to miss that one in the middle right, of two stunning sisters.

P.S.  Are you a senior still needing pictures?  Are you a junior ready to get on the schedule for next year?  If you know Valerie be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer, and mention her name when you book.

P.S.  Are you a senior still needing pictures?  Are you a junior ready to get on the schedule for next year?  If you know Jasmin be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer, and mention her name when you book.

Every Friday I’ll be posting an image from a past session.  I won’t be revealing names or notifying you that your image was featured.  These posts will be clearly marked with Friday Flashbacks in the title so as not to confuse them with regular blog postings.  So if you see yourself in the Friday Flashback feature shoot me a quick email and you’ll earn a complimentary 8×10 of the image as well as a gift certificate for $50 that you can use towards a future session.  You can even pass your gift certificate on to a friend (but remember I shoot primarily older kiddos, tweens, teens, seniors and young adults).  Once you spot your image, you have until the following Friday at midnight to notify me and qualify.  Friday Flashback features will be posted both here on the blog and on the Marla Laramie Photography Facebook page.  Click the LIKE button on the page to make sure you get the Facebook page feed automatically.

So what happens if I don’t post a Friday Flashback?  The first person to email me and (nicely!) remind me I’ve forgotten, earns a $50 gift certificate good towards a session.  Sorry but this one can’t be passed on to a friend, and is only good for 30 days.  Also you can only earn this gift certificate once in 2010.

Now for a few rules.  You can only redeem one certificate per session.  You have one year from the time the Friday Flashback feature appears on the Blog to use it, and it can only be used for a session with kids ages 7 to young adult (with the exception being a past client).  Certificates have no cash value and may not be traded or sold.

As soon as I saw the light bouncing around in this stairwell I knew it was perfect for this shot.  This is one of my favorites from last Fall. 

So how do you vote?
View the 2011 Senior Spokesmodels below (each image is numbered) and choose your favorite.  You can leave me a comment (with the image number) in the comments section here on the blog, or you can email me your vote (info@marlalaramie.com), or you can vote by leaving a comment on the group shot on my Facebook page. I’ve included a link back to each girl’s blog feature so you can find out more about them if you missed it originally.

When do you vote?
Starting NOW, voting ends at MIDNIGHT on FRIDAY, August 8th Sunday, August 10th — extended because I forgot to send out a reminder notice.

Who can vote?
Anyone!

Restrictions?
Just play fair, please (Golden Rule and all that).  Its up to my personal discretion if I think someone isn’t playing fair in soliciting votes.

Remember 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.

Kyla (view her feature)

Jasmin (view her feature)

Ashley (view her feature)

Tori (view her feature)

Kimberly (view her feature)

Valerie (view her feature)

Faith (view her feature)

Hannah (view her feature)

Jessica (view her feature)

Kei (view her feature)

Every Friday I’ll be posting an image from a past session.  I won’t be revealing names or notifying you that your image was featured.  These posts will be clearly marked with Friday Flashbacks in the title so as not to confuse them with regular blog postings.  So if you see yourself in the Friday Flashback feature shoot me a quick email and you’ll earn a complimentary 8×10 of the image as well as a gift certificate for $50 that you can use towards a future session.  You can even pass your gift certificate on to a friend (but remember I shoot primarily older kiddos, tweens, teens, seniors and young adults).  Once you spot your image, you have until the following Friday at midnight to notify me and qualify.  Friday Flashback features will be posted both here on the blog and on the Marla Laramie Photography Facebook page.  Click the LIKE button on the page to make sure you get the Facebook page feed automatically.

So what happens if I don’t post a Friday Flashback?  The first person to email me and (nicely!) remind me I’ve forgotten, earns a $50 gift certificate good towards a session.  Sorry but this one can’t be passed on to a friend, and is only good for 30 days.  Also you can only earn this gift certificate once in 2010.

Now for a few rules.  You can only redeem one certificate per session.  You have one year from the time the Friday Flashback feature appears on the Blog to use it, and it can only be used for a session with kids ages 7 to young adult (with the exception being a past client).  Certificates have no cash value and may not be traded or sold.

On to the first Friday Flashbacks Feature (say that five times fast, HA!).  Because I just could not choose from among so many awesome senior sessions … I closed my eyes and randomly chose a name from my computer files! Here’s a favorite from the fall of 2009.  This session was in the morning and I loved seeing how different the light was in one of my favorite grungy alleys.  I shoot so often in the evening that this session was a great reminder how beautiful morning light can be, too.

Next up is Valerie, a 2011 Senior from Hazel Green High School.  If you know Valerie 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 Valerie  …

Q:  Which is your favorite image from your spring mini session, and why?
Valerie: The one of me sitting down in the door with my hands in my hair because it’s more me.

How did you hear about Marla Laramie Photography, and what made you want to be a spokesmodel?
Marla did my brothers and his girlfriends pictures and did an amazing job! Also we are huge fans of Marla and would love to represent [her business].

List 3 random songs on your ipod play list:
The House that built me- Miranda Lambert
When i look at you- Miley Cyrus
Airplanes- B.o.B

My ideal way to spend a free day is:
Hanging out with friends and family at the lake or river fishing and enjoying each other company!

After graduation I can’t wait to:
To go to college and hopefully get to dance for that school.

My dream car would be:
Lamborghini

If I had 24 hours to live I would:
Spend time with my friends and family and just live it as another day.

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

Celebrity crush:
ryan reynolds

Three things you could never live without:
Cell Phone
Dark Chocolate
My best friend Hannah

Three things that annoy you without fail:
Double Dippers
Missing socks
My little brother

Where do you want to go to college and what will your major be?
Alabama or Auburn and physical therapist

If you had an extra $10K to spend where would you go and what would you buy?
I would go to the mall and buy tons of clothes and shoes!

Three random things people might not know about you:
I talk in my sleep
I hate for my finger nails to be painted
I can’t leave the house with out earrings in.

Describe one or two images that jump out at you as being favorites from the marlalaramie.com site or Facebook:
I love Emily’s picture on her horse with her prom dress on. I also love Emily’s dance pictures!

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 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!