Marla Laramie Photography

Lately I’ve been playing around with a new way of doing client slideshows, specifically for senior sessions.  This new app does slideshows in a completley different way that I think is really fun.  However the images display smaller and I’m not as happy with the quality/sharpness of the images.  So I thought I’d get some opinions.  I’ve just put together a senior slideshow in both applications.  So take a look, tell me which you prefer and why.

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I met Robin and her wonderful family back in February of last year for her little boy’s 18 month pictures, and again for his 2 year session last summer.  I was beyond thrilled when she contacted me earlier this year to tell me she would soon have a newborn little girl for me to photograph.  I have loved every minute of working with this warm, friendly family, and this new little addition did not disappoint!   Due to her dealing with jaunice in her early days and then me being away on vacation we had to postpone little Em’s session … but I have to say she was worth the wait.   And be sure to check back in a few weeks for big brother’s three year pics.  I can’t wait to see how he’s grown.  There’s just nothing better than watching my young clients grow.

This little sweetie was so easy to pose, she just slept right through it.

Nothing better than daddy/daughter love.

It took a little doing, but check out that eye contact!  And doesn’t she has the most beautiful big blue eyes?!

In honor of my brand-new, ultra-fabulous senior display at Starbucks (Hwy 72 in Madison) I’m having a giveaway!!  I’ve got three stunning seniors (ok so two just graduated and one is a 2008 grad, but whatever) displayed on gorgeous canvas.  Stop by and check it out.  I’m so excited about it!! 

Oh, the giveaway you ask?  A $25 gift card to Starbucks (where else?!) is up for grabs.  Leave me a comment on this blog post, or on my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=557751921&ref=name#/pages/Madison-AL/Marla-Laramie-Photography/32164789557?ref=ts).  You’ve got until next Wednesday, June 10th … I’ll gather up all the comments and randomly draw a winner the day after.  So, go comment!!

And for those of you who aren’t local to me, here are the pictures I used for the display.  And hey, you’re eligible for the giveaway, too ya know.

P.S.  I know, I dropped off the face of the earth again, blog-wise.  I promise I’ve got tons of stuff to blog, and I’ll get to it soon!!  I just returned from an quick trip to Nashville and have another AMAZING 2010 senior to show you.

Last year this family was among my first clients while I was building up my portfolio.  I enjoyed them then and I enjoyed them every bit as much this time around.  I was thrilled when they wanted to participate in my holiday mini sessions this year.  This is one of the sweetest families I’ve worked with ever!  Their kiddos are so adorable and such fun to photograph.  I had jelly beans for bribery and it worked like a charm.

Check out what a great job Mom did coordinating their outfits!  Love the blue and pink together.

I took this one at the beginning of the session.  I couldn’t resist how pretty the sunlight was shining in her hair.

Check out those eyes … this little guy is going to be a heartbreaker some day … bet on it!

Welcome!  I’m so glad you made it over to my new blog home.  I hope you love it as much as I do.  So go ahead, peek around, see what’s here.  You’ll notice there’s a new photo of me at the top (keeps the mice away) … courtesy of my fabulous husband.  And did you see the photos at the very top … its a cool spot for me to feature various client images as well as images of my own kiddos.

Don’t forget to check out the links at the top.  There’s a link to my main web site (eventually that site will get updated, too, I know it needs it!).  There’s a link to CATEGORIES … future posts will get tagged and categorized so that they are more searchable.  So say you want to find all posts with HS Seniors, you’ll click on that cateory and VOILA!

There’s a NEWS list on the menu too.  You’ll find my Mini Sessions flyer there to download.  Speaking of which, they are half full, so don’t wait too long to book!

There’s also a link to contact me, via email … so don’t be shy!

I was able to bring over all of the posts from the old blog, so everything should be here.  I did find that on some of them the comments did not all get transferred over.  Sorry about that!

And the main thing I wanted to point out … see the images in the posts?  YEAH … THEY’RE HUGE!

Be sure to leave a comment and tell me what you think of the new blog!!

Later this afternoon I will come back to announce the winner of the Starbucks gift card!!!  So you’ve still got a little more time to throw your name in.

Also, look for a new post featuring a Q&A with one of my fabulous HS Senior clients.  I’ll post that a bit later today as well.

Earlier this year Elliot bought the girls a trampoline for the backyard. I admit, I was not too thrilled at first. I’m a mom … I worry. But I must admit, I’ve been won over. How can I not be, just look at the joy in their faces and smiles. They jump on the trampoline almost every day, except when its rained. I love their silly grins when the jump, the games they’ve invented, leaps and rolls they do, the way their hair flies all around as they bounce. Pure. Joy.

We’re going back to Tampa. No, not to live! Just a visit. But its the first visit since we moved away almost 2.5 years ago. I’m so excited to see family and friends!!

Some of you may remember the gorgeous little girl below. She was one of my first portfolio building experiences and this is still one of my all-time favorite shots. And her mom and dad have asked to book a session while I’m down their way. YAY! I can’t wait to photograph her and her sister (who is equally gorgeous).

There’s a good chance I may have time to do one additional session while I’m in Tampa (the week of October 5th). If you’re interested, email me at info@marlalaramie.com.

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY
If you’re thinking about a session for holiday images, don’t forget about my Holiday Minis. If you’re interested, book soon, spots are filling up and are almost full. Download the Holiday Mini Flyer HERE.

For regular portrait sessions, my October calendar is full and I’m booking into November.

The deadline for ordering holiday cards will be December 1st. Any orders after this date are not guaranteed prior to December 25th.

Any prints ordered after December 10th are not guaranteed prior to December 25th.