Hi, I'm Laura! ​

I can’t wait to make some magic with you and your family. With my guidance and expertise, we’ll create tangible photos that speak to your story and personality — photos that ring with the sound of your children’s laugher and overflow with the warmth and love you share.

A few things about me

I'm mom to Tucker and Oliver. Time flies so much faster with your second

My husband Tyler and I have been married 6 years

I love browsing antique stores. Around here, my favorites are Circa and Heyday

My Photography Philosophy

I believe photos should be things you can feel — both in your soul and in your hands. I believe in what I do and honor it as art. 
This is why I take our time together a step further by transforming your images into heirloom albums, wall art, prints, and more.

Pre-Session

To officially reserve your session, a professional fee of $195 and a signed contract are due. This fee covers my time and talent, and gives you access to my online styler and Client Closet. Before our session, I will also ask you to fill out a short questionnaire, so that I can tailor our session to your print needs and overall vision.

Session Day

I have a lot of clients warn me they aren’t models. My response? Good! I want every session to feel real, relaxed, and completely you. During our session, expect to play, dance, tickle, and move around. I’ll offer plenty of fun prompts to bring out authentic smiles and laughs.

Post-Session

Once your images have been hand-edited to perfection, we’ll meet back up, either in-person or virtually, for you to view your completed proofing gallery and select how you’d like your favorites to live on in print. 
At this point, most newborn clients invest between $600 and $1500 in their print art.

"Working with Laura was a dream come true!"

- Andrea M., Family Session Client 2019

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How to Prepare

Styling
Start planning everyone’s clothing early. I offer an amazing online styler, which helps you plan photo-ready outfits from head to toe. I strongly encourage you to use it, whether you shop the looks you love, or use it for inspiration using what’s already in your closet. I also have a small-but-mighty Client Closet, featuring a range of dresses and children’s options. ​

Feel free to send me pictures of the outfits you’re thinking — I’d love to help you style!

Prepping the Kids
My best advice for preparing your family is this: Do not bribe. Being bribed immediately signals that taking photos is not something to be enjoyed. Instead, hype it up! Let them know you’ll be spending a fun evening as a family, playing, laughing, and completely focused on each other. Tell them why taking photos is important — so that one day, you can look back and see how much you love each other, even when you’re far apart.

Leave Your Worries at the Door
​There is nothing your kids can do at our session to ruin it. So leave your worries at the door, and let me handle the kids! It’s way easier for me to make beautiful images with a kid who’s running around being silly, than someone who’s upset after being scolded.

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Favorite Locations

McIntire Park
Especially gorgeous at sunrise!

Chisholm Vineyards
A slice of heaven + grab glass of award-winning wine after!

Crozet Field
Features subtle mountain views

UVa.
Beautiful architecture + gardens

Boar's Head Resort
Trees, walking path, and lake

 Your Special Spot 
Family land, your home, etc. make for lovely sessions!

“Laura dedicates her artistry and her time to her clients.”

- JoAnn K., Family Session Client 2019

The Print Art Guide

After our session, we'll transform your images into art

The Heirloom Album

This is the album you want to pass down to your children and grandchildren. Each one is carefully handmade from real Italian leather and ultra-thick archival pages. Lovingly designed by me, with your story at heart. The cover is beautifully debossed with your custom title. Special text can be included inside, such as a quote, song lyrics, scripture, or a note to your children.

Heirloom Albums feature all desired images inside. A family session favorite!

​12 x 12 | 2100 (includes all full-res digitals)
10 x 10 | 1800 (includes your choice of 20 full-res digitals)
​8 x 8 | 1500 (includes your choice of 10 full-res digitals)

The Heirloom Frame

Imagine this gorgeous, heirloom-quality frame hanging above your mantel or entryway, ready to start conversations for years to come. Handcrafted from a stunning selection of Italian wood moldings, The Frame features hand-torn cotton pulp art 
paper that is float-mounted. Comes ready to hang with museum-quality hardware.

11 x 14 | 695 (includes matching full-res digital)
8 x 10 | 595 (includes matching full-res digital)
​8 x 8 (round) | 595 (includes matching full-res digital)

The Lite Album

The Lite Album is a handcrafted layflat album featuring a classic linen cover, foil desbossing, and thick archival pages. Ideal as an annual family album or a gift for grandparents. 

Lite Albums feature 25 images inside.

​8 x 10 | 625 (includes your choice of 5 full-res digitals)

The Keepsake Folio

Folios are a classic and stunning way to show off two or three of your favorite photos. Each folio is handcrafted from archival mat board and covered with fine fabric or linen. It’s then debossed with your name, date, or special saying. Perfect to display on your mantel, entryway table, or desk. 

​With 3 images | 325 (includes matching web-sized digital)
With 2 images | 285 (includes matching web-sized digital)

Luxury Prints

Matted Prints
​Matted Prints are beautiful archival prints matted and backed with museum-grade, 4-ply matboard. These look amazing framed or displayed on a shelf.

75 each
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Each print includes a matching web-sized digital.

Fine Art Prints
​Your treasured images will look crisp and beautiful for decades to come. Fine Art Prints are printed on thick, slightly textured cotton paper. 

4 x 6 | 35 each 
5 x 7 | 35 each
8 x 10 | 45 each
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Each print includes a matching web-sized digital.