tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40316724825737838302024-03-12T21:59:55.034-07:00Laura Sokol Photography, Mesa AZ family photographerMesa, Arizona family, maternity, infant, newborn, children, senior, engagement, head shot, baby, photographer.laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-52611881375618757942010-10-13T00:31:00.000-07:002010-10-13T00:34:06.341-07:00New BlogI now have yet another blog. It is the last photography blog.... I promise. My new blog is over at <a href="http://laurasokolphotography.com/blog">Laura Sokol Photography</a><br />I know it is a pain but I am asking you to remove this bookmark and bookmark the new and improved site. Let me know what you think. <br /><br />Thanks So Much!!!laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-13441288380061804252010-07-02T01:42:00.000-07:002010-07-02T02:02:46.912-07:00S McMullin itty bitty {newborn photographer, Mesa photographer}Mama McMullin won this session when her family and friends voted for her on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Laura-Sokol-Photography/163033542428?ref=sgm">Laura Sokol Photography</a> facebook page. Keep an eye out on the facebook page. There may be more giveaways/contests in the near future. <br /><br />Itty bitty S was a whopping ten days old when she had her first session. She was so sweet! We got her to sleep after a while and she was out cold. I was able to move her and she didn't even bat an eyelash. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin-84THcpcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin-84THcpcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin-88bsbnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin-88bsbnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin116Bvintage.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin116Bvintage.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin-109bsbnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin-109bsbnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin116Bbnw.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin116Bbnw.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin-109Sbnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin-109Sbnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin57.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin57.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin-88acopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin-88acopy.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin-11Bbnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin-11Bbnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=SMcMullin128.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/SMcMullin128.jpg" border="0" alt="S McMullin newborn"></a></center><br /><br />Yes, some of them are the same... I couln't decide which one/style I liked best and decided to preview them anyway. Enjoy.laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-90131339820420468022010-06-29T22:12:00.000-07:002010-06-29T23:36:00.190-07:00Shamsibdeen {Glendale Wedding, wedding photographer}I don't know if you can tell but I am not great with words. I wish that I could write an intriguing bit here but I have yet to be happy with anything that I type. So I'll be short and sweet. I love weddings for these reasons 1.beautiful bride, 2 groom who can't take his eyes off of the bride, 3 flowers, 4 beautiful dress, 5 cake. Nafis and Najat met in high school and have been together since then. (the dipping pose is one that they recreated from their prom photos) They are so happy together. There are just some people who are laid back and genuinely happy. That would best describe these two. Laid back and happy. Congratulations! <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=shamsibdeen255.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/shamsibdeen255.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Shamsibdeen-53vintageevan-12copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Shamsibdeen-53vintageevan-12copy.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=shamsibdeen268.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/shamsibdeen268.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=shamsibdeen5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/shamsibdeen5.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Shamsibdeen-9copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Shamsibdeen-9copy.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Shamsibdeen-203vintagepastel-26copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Shamsibdeen-203vintagepastel-26copy.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=shamsibdeen167.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/shamsibdeen167.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Shamsibdeen-177Bbnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Shamsibdeen-177Bbnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=233.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/233.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=shamsibdeen253.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/shamsibdeen253.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding"></a></center>laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-43799817841817206422010-06-10T15:50:00.000-07:002010-06-10T23:45:43.500-07:00itty bitty M {newborn photographer, mesa newborn photographer}This itty bitty was 6 days old and was so sweet for this session. We had her in a corner surrounded by beautiful light from two windows. Being near Arizona windows helped keep her slumbering once my AMAZING assistant Amy Griner (her aunt) got her to sleep. It was around 90 degrees in the session area and it worked like a charm.<br /><br />Which photo is your favorite?<br /><br />Which processing is your favorite? <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=IMG_4584-2copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_4584-2copy.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=4523softcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4523softcopy.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=4523Bbnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4523Bbnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=4539soothcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4539soothcopy.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=4539cbnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4539cbnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=4625svert.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4625svert.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=4625vert.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4625vert.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_4581copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_4581copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=4581tappycopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4581tappycopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=1vert.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/1vert.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=4586vert.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4586vert.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=4600snapcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4600snapcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=4600vintagewashcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4600vintagewashcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=4592-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4592-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=4629svert.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/4629svert.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />We ended the session with an awake and hungry girl who only had eyes for her mama.laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-10242460397196385112010-06-02T14:56:00.000-07:002010-06-02T15:01:48.503-07:00another awesome giveaway . . . {mesa photographer}Check out this amazing giveaway of <a href="http://www.photographercafe.com/?p=1914">Life. Camera. Actions.</a> <br />These actions are simply wonderful. It speeds up my process using actions. I normally write my own but these would be such fun to use also. There is a bit of every style included. I would love to have them. <br /><br />Sweet laughter in the air, temperature is rising and humidity ... what's that?laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-12721216945478363712010-05-25T23:54:00.000-07:002010-05-26T00:27:01.933-07:00Giveaway {newborn photographer; infant photographer}Not sure what to do with myself. I was sitting here having just finished editing another set of photos for an awesome family and got a little sad. It has been a while since I had a session with a tiny baby! Ok so not that long but I haven't gotten to take and edit photos for any itty bitties lately. Now don't get me wrong. I love the rough and tumble sugar and spice big kids and toddlers but there is just something with new baby smells and squirms, scrunches and grunts that I simply LOVE! <br /><br />So here's the deal. If you are ready to pop....or will this year before October 10th or know someone who is due before October 10th then you can vote for them to win a Free Newborn session with a free portrait package. <br /><br />To vote for someone or yourself head over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=h#!/pages/Laura-Sokol-Photography/163033542428">Laura Sokol Photography's</a> page on Face Book and 1.leave a comment on who you are voting for and 2. 'Like' the page. Send friends and family to vote and like too. Every vote will be counted and they must have 'liked' to count. <br /><br />The voting will end Friday 12am June 4th. Get your votes in now. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=derrick1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/derrick1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br />A recent shot of my 'baby'. He picked me flowers in the back yard copying his big brother who always finds something sweet to do for me or give to me. My boys are adorably melt your heart sweet.laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-40370776783564132602010-05-12T01:45:00.000-07:002010-05-12T01:57:55.070-07:00Speth celebration {Mesa wedding photography}This sweet couple has been through it all! No details but man... when two people are meant to get married 'you know who' (not Harry Potter style either) tries to thwart pure love and happiness. Congratulations you two (three I didn't forget you sweetheart).<br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=HoskinsSpeth-188acopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/HoskinsSpeth-188acopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=13.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=62.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/62.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=HoskinsSpeth-65jakekisscopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/HoskinsSpeth-65jakekisscopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=79.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/79.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=HoskinsSpeth-49jakekisscopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/HoskinsSpeth-49jakekisscopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=HoskinsSpeth-22fadedcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/HoskinsSpeth-22fadedcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=HoskinsSpeth-182acopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/HoskinsSpeth-182acopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=HoskinsSpeth-34kbshoescopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/HoskinsSpeth-34kbshoescopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=HoskinsSpeth-188acolorpopcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/HoskinsSpeth-188acolorpopcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=96.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/96.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-52463278790875017062010-05-03T00:46:00.000-07:002010-05-03T01:20:58.297-07:00Snyder family {Mesa Family photographer}These are a few of my faves from this session. Have you ever met a firey red head? I met my first under 20 years old. She is such a fun spitfire. All three of them have such fun personalities and smiles.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_3598-2-11copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_3598-2-11copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=snyderfamstairs.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/snyderfamstairs.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_3569-2-175vintagepastelcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_3569-2-175vintagepastelcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_3625-2-231vintagepastelcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_3625-2-231vintagepastelcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_3515-2-121perfectcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_3515-2-121perfectcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_3523-2-129pastelcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_3523-2-129pastelcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=bittysnyder.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/bittysnyder.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_3520-2-126perfectcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_3520-2-126perfectcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_3619-2-225Bbnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_3619-2-225Bbnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=lookingoversnyder.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/lookingoversnyder.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=smokinsnyder.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/smokinsnyder.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=hotmamasnyder.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/hotmamasnyder.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_3630-2-236vintagepastelcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_3630-2-236vintagepastelcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><br />I love FB! This awesome family contacted me in need of an EMERGENCY photo session. I can honestly say that I have never thought of needing photographs as an emergency but this was a first. I got a FB mail asking if it was possible to have a very last minute family session to turn out pics for a high school reunion photo. I thought that it was so cool that she wanted a current one! I then realized that I would love to have a more recent family photo... our last one was this past Christmas for our annual card. <br /><br />When kids are young they change so much so quickly. Getting family photos taken in favorite places like the Zoo, a park, the mountains or just doing what your family enjoys can help capture the memories. Being able to look back at your family photo albums and say we really did love going to the park together or the Zoo or just playing games is priceless.laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-47226257344749375262010-04-16T11:03:00.000-07:002010-04-22T23:53:09.164-07:00bitty C Peerbolt {Mesa, AZ; infant photographer}You probably have guessed by now that this little boy is becoming very accustomed to my camera. His mommy is one of my best friends from high school who even back then had my camera hovering around waiting for a 'great' shot. I remember one day when the sky looked promising for an awesome sunset when she and I hopped in my 78 Olds Omega and raced out to some mountains just north east of where we lived. We parked and hiked as fast as we could to get up to some boulders before that 'golden' moment that photographers talk about. It was worth it. With the sun setting behind her fiery red hair I was able to snap off some of my favorite pictures from high school. <br /><br />I took her maternity photos and his bitty photos too. I love that he inherited his mamma's beautiful hair. Gotta love his intense eyes. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=21creamybnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/21creamybnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="C Mehan"></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=31copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/31copy.jpg" border="0" alt="C Mehan"></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=6creamybnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/6creamybnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="C Mehan"></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=38copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/38copy.jpg" border="0" alt="C Mehan"></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=9creamybnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/9creamybnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="C Mehan"></a></center><br /><br /><br />Little bit more about me. My grandfather was a JH Science teacher and a photographer. I was raised with a love of stopping the car every 10 minutes on a road trip for a 'beautiful shot', and watching trays worth of slide shows. Not many kids would actually ask to see slides of random things but I am not normal. I loved looking at my grandfather's slides and still do. Although now it is normally on a HDTV or digital frame. Grandpa came over to the digital age a few years back. <br /><br />I purchased my first Pentax 35mm slr at a pawn shop while in high school then proceeded to practice (harass) my friends incessantly with my camera. I loved it. Not so sure if they did though. Well I moved on from the film slr to my d-slr in 2009 and love the instant gratification of it. I still have and use my slr just not as often.laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-54544852210961445412010-04-16T10:48:00.000-07:002010-04-16T11:52:09.354-07:00bitty D Smith {Mesa, AZ; infant photographer}This little one was such a joy to work with. His adoring sisters watched while he was posed and moved around. They even pulled out their own camera so I could show them a few things. He was happily sleeping until two minutes before I got there. Infants take extra time, patience, and understanding to work with. They aren't as easy as some may think to shoot. 'Big' brother even snuck in there for a few. <br /><br />If you are expecting and would like to have your newborn session done plan on scheduling your appointment within 24 hours of the baby being born. True newborn pictures are taken within the first 2 weeks of life. Once they start to gain more weight they have more 'alert' or awake time and it is harder to get sweet sleeping dreamy shots. I come to you so no worry about having to load up the car with the newborn 'luggage'. <br /><br />Enjoy. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=2airybnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/2airybnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="D Smith"></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=25copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/25copy.jpg" border="0" alt="D Smith"></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=28creamybnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/28creamybnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="D Smith"></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=6copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/6copy.jpg" border="0" alt="D Smith"></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=20copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/20copy.jpg" border="0" alt="E Smith"></a></center>laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-83560257588847757282010-04-13T11:09:00.000-07:002010-04-13T11:23:09.986-07:00This is an awesome lens! {Mesa + Family photographer}MCPActions has awesome actions and awesome giveaways. I get super excited thinking about this awesome lens! It has a focal length that my 2 lenses don't currently cover. I am currently not at a place where I can purchase any lenses so being able to win one would be super fantastic. The lens has wide angle capabilities and still great depth of field. I shoot with out flash when I work with children and infants so the low light capabilities would be amazing. <br /><a href="http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/04/13/win-a-tamron-lens/#comment-28815">MCP Actions</a> awesomeness.<br /><br />The actions on MCPActions are amazing! I wish that I had them all. They have a variety of wonderfulness to them. Being a 'pop' color lover I really love their Essential actions. I wish I had them all. It would make my life editing sooo much easier. <br />Fingers crossed that I can win this one.laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-66206886665642874792010-04-07T01:12:00.000-07:002010-04-07T01:39:11.490-07:00Sweet bitty E {mesa, AZ; photographer}This little one is growing so fast. You probably recognize her from her family Christmas session and her itty bitty session. She loves the camera! Her beautiful eyes just light up. She was still a bit wobbly and tried to tip over a few times but mama caught her. We got quite a few great ones. Proud mama for sure!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2870-26SFHcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2870-26SFHcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2876-29csabnwcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2876-29csabnwcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Molinar Sweetheart"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2809-5finalcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2809-5finalcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Molinar Sweetheart"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2844-18washedcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2844-18washedcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Molinar Sweetheart"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2898-39ppsoftcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2898-39ppsoftcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Molinar Sweetheart"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2923-47ppsoftcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2923-47ppsoftcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Molinar Sweetheart"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_3023-79tdwngcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_3023-79tdwngcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Molinar Sweetheart"></a></center>laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-29089205687196400062010-03-18T21:59:00.001-07:002010-03-18T23:48:22.446-07:00Ramsey family {Arizona family photographer}This family was amazing to work with. The kids were so much fun. Some time parents actually make the kids nervous with all the 'smile, look at the camera, don't do that' promptings but when it comes down to it I get to be in charge. I let the parents know that the kids get to 'play' with the camera for a bit and we talk about their toys or friends, what games they like the music they listen to and we get genuine smiles. It takes a bit longer than 'say cheese. here's your $10 one pose package.' from a chain studio but in the long run I think that it is worth it. What do you think? <br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2469copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2469copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2499copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2499copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2511copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2511copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2518copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2518copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2559copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2559copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2567copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2567copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2519copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2519copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2540copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2540copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2577copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2577copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2611copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2611copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=IMG_2670copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_2670copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-85123162322280068392010-02-13T22:23:00.000-08:002010-02-14T00:48:04.367-08:00Lunt Family: Mesa family photographerI had such fun with this family. Grandma came along to get the little man to smile. A stranger with a large black camera doesn't always sit well with little ones. When they can't just smile at mom and dad because they are also in the picture I suggest having a family member that they are comfortable with tag along. It helps to break the ice and keep the session flowing. Mom is absolutely adorable and is eagerly learning photography. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=familysession005distressedcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/familysession005distressedcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Lunt Fam"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=familysession027BnWcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/familysession027BnWcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Lunt Fam"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=familysession047dustysunsetcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/familysession047dustysunsetcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Lunt Fam"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=familysession026truecolorscopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/familysession026truecolorscopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Lunt Fam"></a></center> <br /><br />I love a good sunset!laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-4855406021398943792010-02-12T12:35:00.000-08:002010-02-14T00:45:05.148-08:00baby favorites: infant and newborn photogapherAs I am putting my blog, facebook and website together I decided to repost some of my favorite baby photos. I love everything baby. Baby smiles, baby toes, baby wrinkles, baby yawns everything baby.<br /><br /> Enjoy. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=10copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/10copy.jpg" border="0" alt="baby"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=12funnhappycopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/12funnhappycopy.jpg" border="0" alt="baby"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=2colorizedcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/2colorizedcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="baby"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=43bleachedcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/43bleachedcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="baby"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=kaitlin4blacknwhitedramacopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/kaitlin4blacknwhitedramacopy.jpg" border="0" alt="baby"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/?action=view¤t=princessfeet102blacknwhitecopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/blog%20jpgs/princessfeet102blacknwhitecopy.jpg" border="0" alt="baby"></a></center>laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-50984785708732475362010-02-04T22:31:00.000-08:002010-02-14T00:47:37.406-08:00Bankhead Family: Mesa family photographerThis family was so much fun to work with. I had a blast getting this little guy to smile without making faces. When this little girl got laughing it was so hard to get her to stop. She has such a personality. When I was ready to photograph the oldest sister I knew that she was in 'that' stage of life. Not quite a teen but not a little girl anymore. She just wanted to be taken seriously. So pretty. Mom is so strong and just a beautiful person inside and out. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=familysession018acopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/familysession018acopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=familysession028acopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/familysession028acopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=familysession008acopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/familysession008acopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=familysession033acopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/familysession033acopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=familysession0328x10copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/familysession0328x10copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=familysession003acopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/familysession003acopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=familysession026acopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/familysession026acopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=familysession031aglowycopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/familysession031aglowycopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=familysession036copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/familysession036copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to peak into your amazing world for a time.laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-89600705818660988702009-11-24T21:38:00.000-08:002010-02-14T00:48:34.356-08:00Jon and Miranda Wedding: Sedona weddingMuch anticipated sneak peak. This couple is so fun. You'll recognize them from their 'Love' session. They were married in Sedona, AZ in a beautiful little chapel surrounded by an amazing outdoor Arts & Crafts Village called Tlaquepaque. If you are looking for an intimate and romantic yet traditional place to be married this may be the place for you. Their officiant was Margaret VanDamme and she was as sweet as could be.<br /><br />Congratulations again to both of you!!!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday000.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday000.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday001.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday010.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday010.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday003.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday003.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday004.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday004.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday005.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday006.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday006.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday007.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday007.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday008.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday008.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Weddingday012.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Weddingday012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-28530627128488660812009-11-24T21:25:00.000-08:002009-11-24T21:38:03.787-08:00Sis with hair and kiddosThis is one of the last pictures that I took before my sister in law had surgery requiring all of her hair to be shaved off. I loved their laughs. So fun. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=Hollynkiddosfun.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/Hollynkiddosfun.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-28100053669907383812009-11-24T21:10:00.000-08:002010-02-14T00:49:48.365-08:00little mr. C: AZ infant photographerThis cutie has the most adorable red hair. At three weeks old he was so alert and wouldn't fall asleep for any shots. His mamma begged him to sleep just for some cute poses but he was way too interested in everything going on around him. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=145x7burn.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/145x7burn.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=135x7BnWwithburn.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/135x7BnWwithburn.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=2colorized.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/2colorized.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-43110974989386693772009-11-01T21:25:00.000-08:002010-02-14T00:49:16.587-08:00Bitty E: Mesa infant photographerThis little one and her big brother and sister were so adorable! Such sweet giggles. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=1Perfect.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/1Perfect.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=25BasicBnw.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/25BasicBnw.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=53BnWfeet.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/53BnWfeet.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=6Dreamyglow.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/6Dreamyglow.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=60colorizedvintage.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/60colorizedvintage.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=65.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/65.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-33885063744896499722009-10-17T22:27:00.001-07:002010-02-14T00:48:59.913-08:00Jon + Miranda love session: Mesa engagement photographerI met this couple for the first time at their love session. They were so amazing to shoot! They were both so easy going and did I mention Miranda had such beautiful eyes. Jon couldn't take his eyes off of her the whole time. Jon had the best smile when he looked at Miranda. Ahh love. Congrats guys!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=8585WellsFlirtColorized.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/8585WellsFlirtColorized.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center> <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=8551WellsFlirtuncropped.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/8551WellsFlirtuncropped.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=8492WellsFlirt.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/8492WellsFlirt.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=8417WellsFlirt.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/8417WellsFlirt.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=8399WellsFlirt8X10.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/8399WellsFlirt8X10.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=8395WellsFlirt.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/8395WellsFlirt.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=8349WellsFlirt.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/8349WellsFlirt.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=8302WellsFlirtretro.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/8302WellsFlirtretro.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view&current=IMG_8386WellsFlirt.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/IMG_8386WellsFlirt.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-59410091666898004552009-10-17T22:20:00.000-07:002010-02-14T00:39:47.831-08:00Nat glow session: maternity photographerThese photos were so fun to take. I love glow sessions. Mommy's to be are always so sweet and amazing. This is one of my best friends from high school. She is a first time mommy and was so easy to shoot. She had a healthy little adorable boy and his photos will be posted soon. Thanks so much Nat! You are gorgeous.<br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=7333babybellybnw.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/7333babybellybnw.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=7150babybellyperfect.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/7150babybellyperfect.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/?action=view¤t=7202babybellyvintagedenim.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/lnsokol/photography/7202babybellyvintagedenim.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center></a>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-79668204264783563472009-09-26T23:49:00.000-07:002009-09-27T00:21:18.526-07:00Do overHave you ever felt like you keep saying the same things over and over again with no one listening? I feel like I am not even listening lately. I get this new blog going OK fine I literally make one post. It's hardly considered getting it actually 'going' in the sense of working or functioning. Any way when I got this blog 'going' I then proceeded to be attacked by the outside world. Germs had entered my home. Not just any germs but evil head cold germs that had snuck into my home while using my two older children as hosts. Well I say this because the two older kids got a runny nose and then a cough and the nose is now gone. Not literally but in the terms of germy mucus monsters having dried up. The youngest monkey then proceeded to do the little fever stuffy nose cough thing. I cared for him and loved him and then he hijacked my water bottle without my knowledge more than once and slimed it! I am normally a horrible mother. I allow my kids to share my water when thirsty and they don't have theirs. I know I know eeewww kid cooties. Oh well. I don't share when they are eating however! That is just . . . another story about my youngest brother and drinking straw, crushed ice and well lets just say that a chewed french fry passes as crushed ice when first entering the mouth! Not me but my mom. I learned from watching her gag that fry all over Target's aisle. Well this little one thinks that mommy is kidding when I demand my water bottle back while his is right in front of him. Back to the story . . . <br /><br />The germs just used the kids to get to me. They did I promise they said (in little grimey voiceswith accents straight out of the broncs. Don't ask why.) <br /><br /> "yo Hey there's Laura. She hasn't been sick in a year. let's get her!"<br /> <br />I got the brunt of the little evils. Isn't that how it goes? Though I normally have a pretty strong immune system and don't always get what they have. Pounding head plugged ears beyond hearing ringing and throbbing and lovely cough super deep mannish voice to match (put it this way I could sing some of the bass notes with my church choir) and stuffed sinuses. This past few weeks while I was non functioning anything that didn't Have to be done didn't get done. Yes have with a capital H. Blogging wasn't on the list of Have to be done. Laundry and dishes with caring for and feeding 'water thief' were about it. <br /><br />My poor clients. Thank you for being patient. I really do appreciate it. I am almost back to 100% and am editing photos again. If you haven't seen previews you should get them in the next few days. If you have enjoy. <br /><br />I am going to open a facebook account for clients to send friends to and my website is being built as we speak. YAY. <br /><br />Back to minimal talk on my behalf. Thanks for reading my blabber.laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357353272364891521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031672482573783830.post-63644608946056176332009-09-15T13:47:00.000-07:002009-09-15T14:02:56.474-07:00new blog. . . againI have had a hard time with settling on this latest dilemma. Having started doing some commercial work for clients some are men. Not just your run of the mill men but manly men... I know that they may read this. Some of them were concerned with the name Brilliant Blossomz Photography showing up on their payroll statements let alone their actual websites. Then it hit me. I have loved Brilliant Blossomz since I put it together in 2005 and have yet to get much going under that name. I still love it but I think for photography the name and I have parted ways. I will still use it for my crafts and children's items. My manly clients won't have to fret about it any longer. They can just type out Laura Sokol Photography. That is still a girls name but not tooo girly I hope if so oh well it's my name, deal.<br /><br />As for this site. It is going to be dedicated solely to client sneak peeks and my favorite photo of the week. I have a goal and you can feel free to hold me accountable however you would like.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GOAL</span> : <span style="font-style: italic;">I will post client sneak peeks here within three days and I will post weekly one photo taken by me that I think you may enjoy. I will keep the chit chat to a minimum</span>.<br />So if you feel the need to talk or hear me talk... call or check out my other neglected blogs. And without further ado I am off to enhance more client photos to post as quickly as I can. <br /><br />Thank you for being patient with me while I continue to grow.laura sokol photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520361909725790294noreply@blogger.com0