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.

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)

Next up is Hannah, a 2011 Senior from Sparkman High School.  If you know Hannah 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 Hannah  …

Q:  Which is your favorite image from your spring mini session, and why?
Hannah: The one up close that is black and white on my cards! its my favorite because its vintage looking and makes me look older!

How did you hear about Marla Laramie Photography, and what made you want to be a spokesmodel?
I heard about you from Kandi Armstrong. I knew you took good pictures and senior pictures are very important to me. So I wanted to be a spokesmodel and then you take my senior pictures!

List 3 random songs on your ipod play list:
Our God- Chris Tomlin
The House That Built Me- Miranda Lambert
Airplanes- Beob

My ideal way to spend a free day is:
To sleep in late.Eat yummy food.
Do my quiet time.
take a shower.
and just relax around the house or go shopping!

After graduation I can’t wait to:
Be in college and on my own!

My dream car would be:
Range Rover

If I had 24 hours to live I would:
Tell everyone about Jesus as fast as i could.

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

Celebrity crush:
Channing Tatum

Three things you could never live without:
Parents, Friends, and God

Three things that annoy you without fail:
Clingy People
Boys
Stalkers

Where do you want to go to college and what will your major be?
Alabama, or UNT and nursing

If you had an extra $10K to spend where would you go and what would you buy?
New York! Shopping!

Three random things people might not know about you:
I’m very open.
Used to be cross eyed.
Sister slambed my pinky in the door when I was little.

Describe one or two images that jump out at you as being favorites from the marlalaramie.com site or Facebook:
I like the image of the girl on the back of the horse in the dress. I also like the pictures of Kolton on the old car.

In the meantime, I wanted to fill you in on a brand-new feature coming up called Friday Flashbacks!  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.  So if you see yourself in the Friday Flashback 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 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.

Friday Flashbacks start THIS Friday, 7/23 so be sure to check the Blog!! 

And because I hate to leave you without an image to enjoy, here’s one of my two sweet girlies.

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 Kimberly, a 2011 Senior from Grissom High School.  If you know Kimberly 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 Kimberly  …

Q:  Which is your favorite image from your spring mini session, and why?
Kimberly: I really like the ones with the Mustang, they were really fun and turn out so cute

How did you hear about Marla Laramie Photography, and what made you want to be a spokesmodel?
My mom found out about it though a friend I think

List 3 random songs on your ipod play list:
Everybody by Sister Hazel
Crimson Glow by The Benji Davis Project
Wonderwall by Oasis

My ideal way to spend a free day is:
At the lake

After graduation I can’t wait to:
Go on vacation, and just enjoy the summer before I go off to college

My dream car would be:
Mustang GT

If I had 24 hours to live I would:
Spend it with my family

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

Celebrity crush:
Channing Tatum

Three things you could never live without:
My sweat pants
phone
Taco Bell

Three things that annoy you without fail:
Alarm clocks
When people talk on the radio instead of playing music
Commercials

Where do you want to go to college and what will your major be?
Alabama and major in engineering

If you had an extra $10K to spend where would you go and what would you buy?:
Lucky Brand, clothes and jewelry

Three random things people might not know about you:
I love to fish
I love Hot Tamales
I love anything cheetah print

Describe one or two images that jump out at you as being favorites from the marlalaramie.com site or Facebook:
I really like the one with the girl on the railroad tracks in her prom dress, it was so pretty

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 !!

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!

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

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.

Rachel contacted me way back in August about scheduling a senior session.  She was waiting to get her braces off in the spring.  After a number of talks and emails trying to decide on the *perfect* locations for her session, we had it all ironed out.  We planned on mixing up with some downtown urban shots and some shots in an overgrown field.  We almost had to reschedule due to the weather, but as luck would have it the storms mostly missed us and we were able too proceed as scheduled.  Everything went according to plan and we hurried to a local overgrown field to finish the session before the last bit of daylight was gone.

As soon as I saw Rachel’s deep purple prom dress, I knew it would really pop against the drab, dead brush and the overgrown, green weed and trees.  We mostly were shooting on the flattened-down dry brush area and had been there about 15 minutes or so.  We were almost finished when we decided to move to the edge of the area, but still on the flattened-down part.  Rachel was twirling in her dress for some shots, lost her balance and fell.  None of us expected there to be a snake!!  Rachel was bit on the leg and had to leave immediately for the ER.  Luckily her mom was along and stayed calm.  I stayed behind to take a photograph of the snake (to assist the doctors in identifying the snake bite).  The snake turned out to be a poisonous Copperhead!  The doctors were able to quickly administer a dose of anti-venom and kept Rachel overnight for observation.  I’m relieved to report that she is doing well and no permanent damage was done.  Through the whole thing Rachel has held on to a positive attitude and her sense of humor.

I can’t even begin to describe how horrified I was by this whole event!  I’m terrified of snakes and don’t go near these fields during the hot summer months.  None of us expected to find a snake in this location (next to a busy highway and a small strip mall) this time of year.  The main reason I wanted to share this story is to warn everyone to be aware that you CAN stumble on a snake this time of year, in a populated and busy area.

And now for Rachel’s sneak peek (already on Facebook), which she was has already informed me that she LOVES.   And I’m adding one extra image because she deserves it. 

Ok, at 5′2″ myself, can I just say how completely pea-green-envious I am of those gorgeous long legs of hers?!

I saw this little patch of light as we were walking back and immediately had to stop.

P.S.  Check back in a day or two to see a sneak peek of the first of my four pre-prom sessions.  This first one was So. Much. Fun.  I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did.  If you can’t wait, go check out my Facebook page, I already posted them there.

For once the wind was working with us.

Don’t you just love how her green shirt really accentuates her beautiful eyes.

Can I just admit that I *squealed* when I saw Shelby’s bright, red high heels?!  Oh to have gorgeous long legs like that … sigh …

I loved working with Ali … she was so easy going with a natural beauty and a gorgeous smile.

Check out Ali’s gorgeous mane of hair!

Also coming soon, I’ll be announcing the details of a new series of limited edition “Senior Friends” mini sessions.  This will give you and your friends one more opportunity to get together as a group and capture some memories before you head off to college.  You’ll be able to split the specially priced session fee and each receive a couple of keepsake photographs to mark the event.  Stay tuned!

And now, on with the first sneak peek!

When I met Madisen for her senior session last week during spring break, we’d hoped to have some, well, spring-like weather.  Unfortunately we got cooler temps and cloudy skies instead.  That’s ok though, I can still work with cloudy and Madisen was a really good sport about the cold weather.   Madisen was a lot of fun to work with and every bit as sweet as she is beautiful.   Enjoy your sneak peek!

I forgot to add a little behind-the-scenes story to Madisen’s session.  See that cute red dress she’s wearing?  Well she also had the most adorable floral print shoes on.  And when I asked her if she’d mind taking her shoes off for a few shots, she was all for it.  Course we didn’t expect one of her shoes to fall into the water and float away!  Luckily we were able to catch the run-away shoe and rescue it.