SW Cutie

October 4, 2008 – 11:44 pm

I know there is a new law in Minnesota that prohibits using a cell phone/blackberry/iPhone to send emails or text messages while driving, even when at a stoplight.  But I wonder if there is a law against checking the LCD screen on the back of my camera while driving home after a session like this!  I visited little Miss L and her parents at her house and then we took a little trip down to the creek for a few more photos.  Simple and perfect!

The weather has been so perfect for sessions lately.  Cool but bright days and there are so many areas where the leaves are just beginning to change.  My cutoff for fall sessions for those who would like cards and specialty items in time for the holidays is November 9th!  I’m keeping my fingers cross that the weather will hold out like last year and we have beautiful weather up until then!

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Saturday Session Open!

October 1, 2008 – 3:39 pm

I have a last minute opening for this Saturday.  Session fee is $50 (reg. $100) for 1-3 children.  Session fee due at the time of booking.  And it’s supposed to be sunny and beautiful this weekend!  Email me at lauri@lauristumphphotography.com!

While I’m here, I thought I would finally post a couple photos of my sister.  We got these done just in time since she’s on bedrest now until my little neice or nephew decides to make an appearance, hopefully soon!!  I’m sure she’s ready so she can be comfortable again and I’m ready because I want to take photos of the new little one!  And if you don’t want to miss when I post my new little neice or nephew, make sure and subscribe to my blog!

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Field of Dreams

September 30, 2008 – 7:38 pm

Yes, it is a girl, jumping on a bed, in the middle of the field, in her pajamas.  I ‘heart’ these photos.  They make me smile.

 

 

 

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September Senior

September 26, 2008 – 8:14 pm

I love it when a school has a contract photographer for their yearbook because that means more seniors, later in the season.  I’m looking forward to some fall and winter seniors!  I know it’s probably not the favorite for seniors when everyone has to go to the same person, but I like it.  Plus, then there are no worries about getting the perfect yearbook photo during our session either!

So here is Miss M.  We literally had to squeeze in her session between school during the day and the night classes she’s taking.  We’ll have to find a time to fit our viewing session in there somewhere!  I’ll be in touch soon ‘M’.

 

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Mr Sparkle

September 24, 2008 – 10:41 am

How could I call him anything else after seeing those eyes!

And loving his hair!

I’m not sure if he’s going to be a musician or a baseball player.  My vote goes towards musician through..look at that skill at 2!!

 

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E-Mail Check!

September 22, 2008 – 12:06 am

I’ve had issues reported of my email going straight into the junk/bulk email folder!  If you email me an inquiry from my website or email me directly, please add me to your safe list.  If you haven’t heard from me, I have replied to all emails so I will be calling this week or just send me off another email.  Thanks!!

lauri@lauristumphphotography.com   <— safe, not spam!

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  It was amazing and I hope we still have a few more of those left this year!  Here’s one from the weekend (I can’t have a post without a photo!)

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Super Tuesday

September 16, 2008 – 7:46 pm

Ok, so it didn’t start out so super.  I was totally late for the session after I decided to take a ’short cut’ around the horrible traffic on 35E.  Minnesota has the problem of no short cuts are really short cuts because somewhere along the way, you run into a lake and then have to drive all the way around, usually (in my case) in the opposite direction!  So, my longing for a Wacom has to quit and I should probably invest in a GPS instead.  Still super sorry mom, which is why you get your sneak peek tonight!  Thanks for understanding!

OMG Cutie!  (as my teenage stepdaughters would say)  If he’s only in Kindergarten, you’ve got girl problems on your hands mom!

Miss L told me she wanted to start with a break!

But then we were okay to go!

And one more of Mr. Sparkley Eyes!

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West Side Senior

September 12, 2008 – 6:14 pm

I’m a day late posting Miss C’s sneak peek but here they are!  She had a two part senior session since about an hour into her first session, it started to rain.  A few sprinkles here and there were fine and then mom noticed the lightning moving in.  So we finished up her session this week, in a very cool location.  I hope you (and mom) like them!

I just love this photo.  We’re in her backyard, she’s relaxed and oh look, there’s a canoe in the background.  Ok, well maybe not everyone would have noticed that but that’s the first thing I noticed and I love it.

Miss C’s super secret location suggestion.  I’d be surprised if I could even find it again…

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Finally!

September 12, 2008 – 12:29 am

This is my niece.  She’s a tough one and she just turned three.  There were bribes going out left and right and after her mini session, I could have kicked myself for forgetting the “biggest lollypop ever” bribe.  Oh well, at least I’ll have that one for next time because I think we did okay in the end!

She’s good at playing the ‘avert just the eyes’ or ‘cover the mouth’ game…

She is trying to hard not to smile!

Thank goodness, finally!

 

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Artsy Senior

September 8, 2008 – 10:47 pm

This girl has it together.  Cool ideas, great wardrobe and even though senior year has just started, she’s already been accepted to a great art school here next year!  It took me forever to go through and narrow down her photos after her session and then I had to narrow it down again for her sneak peek!  Thanks ‘L’ and mom for all your great ideas.  I think you’ll love the photos.

I LOVE the polka dots on her sweatshirt and the circles above her on the boards to tie it all together…in a framey sort of way.

Credit for this location goes to mom who spied it from above while L and I were busy taking photos. 

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