Gallery By Laura Photography

This shoot made me so very happy! I could not be more thrilled with how everything turned out, and how much fun it was to shoot! I was already on my way to do a shoot in Charlotte when I got an email from Lori. She needed portraits ASAP! I totally get this. We arranged a shoot at their house in Columbia on my way back to Charleston.

There were so many elements that made this shoot come out so great, but mostly it was because this is truly an amazing family. At the end of the shoot all the kids split up a pack of Skittles and made sure everyone got their fair share and favorite colors. I know it’s a small example but they blew my mind with how sweet they were to each other.

Another thing that helped our shoot was shooting at home. I love shooting in people’s homes for about a bazillion reasons.

Here’s a few:

1. It’s easier on everyone involved. Kids can take breaks, get snacks, have hissy fits, and then come back and join us when they’re ready.

2. Kids are happier and act more like themselves at home and surrounded by their own “things”.

3. I get to help choose clothes straight from closets. Putting together outfits ain’t easy! Plus I get to bring out my tiny little inner-fashion designer.

4. When I shoot outdoors, I need to shoot around sunset or sunrise to get the best lighting. If I’m indoors, with good window light, my shooting time lasts longer. (Great for working around nap times and kids who won’t be happy staying up until sunset.)

5. The pictures are so personal!

This is my favorite picture from the whole session…I think. Attention span of a 2 year old? Just give them something they love, and a two year old can be quite focused!I would have loved this room as a kid! Who am I kidding? I still want it.

I didn’t even see Batman on the wall when I took this picture. We were just trying to make it look like Superman was flying. I didn’t realize Batman was coming to the rescue! 10x cuter than I planned!

Sweet Ella, I caught her looking out the window when she was supposed to be looking at me! She just struck me so beautifully like this.

A thousand thanks!