I've been working on our wedding website, and I figured...
what would be a better thing for the home page than a homemade phoodle!
Yep, that's right. My first one in awhile...
Oh, Happy Love!
Almost back in the swing of things :)
xo, Laura
Engagement Pictures!
We were really happy to get a chance to spend a few days at the beach for the end of the summer.
Finally.
We were even happier to get up at sunrise and take some self-shot engagement pictures.
Oh love.
What's better than some smooching at the beach?!
This week is flying by!
Happy (I can't believe it's already) Thursday!
xo, Laura
My Work: Photo shoot Overload!
Last week I kind of had a photo shoot overload.
But who's complaining - it was much needed!
So, as usual, it started with nature...
I love collecting my little pieces of nature in my pocket as I walk the dog :)
Then I was shooting to take some pictures of my cutie little animal figurines where it looked like they were in their natural environment
(..like so..)
But..I thought it was much more interesting to see the entire picture,
which led to this...
And then this..
It morphed into a little series that I will continue and I shall name
Obsessibles.
Well..maybe.
Hope everyone is having a good day.
I'm off to play with some dogs!
xo, Laura
More Phoodle Love
Nothing like some elephants, chandeliers, and trees that come alive..
Hope everyone is having a good weekend :)
xo, Laura
Weekly Snaps: July (3)
This week was full of:
P
UPPY
E
YES
&
..k
ing
s
ize
p
illows
..
xo, Laura
Photographer of the Week: 5ftinf
I am very impressed with this week's
Photographer of the Week
.
Meet Philippa Stanton
An artist who creates contemporary paintings that offer some insight into a synaesthetic perception - meaning Philippa can see sound, taste and smell in shape, color, and texture.
Lost?
Well it doesn't matter, because this week's photographer is Philippa's alter ego:
I've been obsessing over her alter ego - featuring photographs of 'The Table,' where she highlights ordinary objects.
So beautiful!
Maybe I need an alter-ego.
Hmm maybe Turquoise Lollipops is already that?
xo, Laura
Phoodle: Overload
There is nothing like a glaring computer screen staring at your morning eyes.
Add phoodling on top of that and things just get real teary and real swollen real quick.
Oh the joy of a phoodle overload this morning...
Hope you enjoy :)
xo, Laura
Quintessential Quote: Not Knowing
“Maturity, one discovers, has everything to do with the acceptance of ‘not knowing.”
―
,
It's always hard not knowing which way is up or down (or where you are going to be living in the next month - ha), but hopefully I am maturing and accepting the idea of "not knowing."
Hmm..I think I still need some work.
Hang in there folks ;)
xo, Laura
Phoodle: Roller Coaster
Weekly Snaps: July (2)
This week has been about:
pretty stockings
..cutie pies..
mastering curly hair
&
MISSING MY LONG HAIR
lots of hand holding
[[
and finger poking]]
Today is the perfect rainy Saturday.
Time to cuddle up and read a book.
xo, Laura
Phoodle: Birdcages
Some more phoodle fun.
Yes, they really are fun :)
This dark day is putting a damper on my photo shoot.
Boo artificial light.
Oh well, we need the rain.
xo, Laura
My Work: Phoodle (WHAT?!)
I've started a new thing that I have been wanting to try ever since I stumbled upon
work awhile back (see post
!).
My initial attempt was completely lame (lacking my oh so lovely bamboo tablet that I now have), so I am ready to have a battle at it again.
I mean come one. I love photography and I love doodling, so what better combination?
All photographs I will use are mine.
So I shall name thee
Phoodle
:)
And here is the first phoodle baby..
And check out the new Phoodle button on the left sidebar.
It will link
!
A tumblr page just for my phoodles.
Hope you're enjoying your day ;)
I'm keeping busy, busy, busy.
xo, Laura
Weekly Snaps: July (1)
I am behind on pictures since our last minute trip home to New Jersey, so...
here's a recap.
Friday before we left we made a tent and watched movies all night.
Yep, that's right.
It was an awesome tent.
Funny thing was..we were so into our in little world we didn't even realize a terrible storm was going on outside.
Was pretty funny when we finally emerged from the tent and saw what was going on.
And check out the little paw creeping in this picture...
(got to love her)
Once we were back in Jersey, I got to spend some time with my crazy cute new nephew.
And surprise, surprise - someone else crashed the party!
And back in Charlottesville things have been pretty quiet.
Been busy working on all kinds of new things.
Tessa and I tried out a new trail.
And I got some new nature pictures I'm obsessing over for the week.
Notice how the leaves on the above tree are ombre.
How in fashion that tree is!
I just love my f 1.2 50 mm lens.
And of course, last, but certainly not least, some Tessa loving.
So stinking cute..
..wait for the perfect smile..
there it is :)
Happy Weekend!
And the picture overload is done
xo, Laura
Weekly Snaps: June (4)
This week was bright and colorful.
Starting with a version of a picture I have been trying to get with Tessa from day one.
A picture of our feetsies :)
And these adorable puggle pictures..
I absolutely love early morning light, but I often cannot decide if I should shoot black and white or color. I know a lot of people would say that is silly and to always shoot color because you can always convert it to the black and white, but I swear, the camera version of a shot taken in black and white is much more beautiful than an edited black and white shot.
Oh decisions..
Enjoy the weekend :)
It's going to be a hot one here - filled with polo and pool parties.
Now that's a whole lot of p's.
xo, Laura
Weekly Snaps: June (3)
June is...
fun
warm
cuddly
pretty
How's your June?
xo, Laura
Chopped My Hair. Again.
I got another haircut.
Even shorter.
It's growing on me.
(Does that count as a pun?!)
Poppy would be proud.
Happy hot, hot day!
xo, Laura
Weekly Snaps: June (2)
..ladybugs..cutie pies..chandelier love..handsome man..
..tennis fools..
..sweaty love..
..early morning walks in the woods..
..holding hands..
[with a something in between]
;)
happy weekend!
xo, Laura
Video: Rainy Days and Roller Coasters
It appears my videos want to upload again, so here they are from last week.
Do you ever notice everyone seems to be a bit on edge with the rain (yes fish and dogs included)?
And have you ever noticed how quickly roller coasters actually are?
I didn't until I recorded the ride - no it's not in fast motion.
That second roller coaster hurt (if you couldn't already tell)..
Oh, Happy Thursday!
xo, Laura
Weekly Snaps: June (1)
Last weekend was great.
Yep, that's right - we went to the amusement park.
Before:
And during:
And I managed to catch some video on two of the roller coasters.
It's not in fast motion and it's amazing how short the ride is when you really look at it.
They don't feel like uploading, however, so you have to be patient!
And I of course still love all things miniature, including miniature photography.
This was our favorite ride (it doesn't look as intimidating miniature)..
Other than that, we had lots of rainy, dreary days this week.
And lots of beautiful rays of light trying to peek its way through.
There is something so gorgeous about early morning light.
Well, Happy Saturday and Happy Weekend!
The summer finally feels like it's here..
... Laura ...
Quintessential Quote: Dog Wisdom
I found this
awhile back and have been loving it ever since.
It seems quite fitting, too, since this week started out with dogs and will most likely end with dogs :)
Dog Wisdom
Be brave no matter your size.
Take a nap.
Hide your favorite snack.
Make your own fun.
Have a mind of your own.
Unleash your talents.
Learn new tricks no matter your age.
Dig life.
Make new friends.
Sniff out opportunities.
Chase after your dreams.
When loved ones come home always run to greet them!
Happy Wednesday!
... Laura ...