Welcome to my photography blog where I share clients sessions and my life experiences on my little corner of the web.
Thank you for visiting my blog. Here you'll find my most recent client sessions as well as stories about my life and my family. Here is some information about me!
My name: Laura Kay Wootan
Age: 35 (although I am going to stop counting after this year)
Birthday: August 5th, 1973
My Family: I have a wonderful husband named Bryan and a six-year-old son that I love very much. My son only makes funny faces at my camera. He might just be slightly over photographed.
Education: Bachelors of Fine Art in Photography from The University of Texas Arlington. I graduated in 1997.
My style: I’m a journalist at heart. My portraits are story telling mixed in with classic portraiture. I strive to create timeless portraits. I believe that portraits are an investment in your family history. I believe children should see what their great grandparents looked like. I believe that every family should have a yearly family portrait. I believe a portrait really can say 1000 words.
The technical aspects of photography are every bit as important to me as the emotions and relationships I capture. You'll never find me shooting on anything but "full manual." I make all the decisions when I'm photographing. I don't photograph on automatic and hope the camera will do a good job.
I pose people. Photographers who claim not to pose because it looks "fake" just don't know how to pose their clients. Not posing people can make a beautiful Mom look ten or twenty pounds heavier than she really is!! I’m so not kidding. Posing people is an art. You can absolutely pose people and still have them look natural and animated. I pose my subjects because I want you and your family to look the best they can. If posing was a bad thing Tyra Banks on Next Top Model wouldn’t spend so much time talking about “the pose!!” Posing… it’s not just for supermodels! Posing is the difference between “snapshot” photography and real portraiture. I believe if you’re hiring a custom photographer they should be providing you a top-notch beautiful product that isn’t something you could do yourself.
I love beautiful light. I am comfortable shooting on location, in the studio and with natural light. I’m always prepared for whatever lighting situation I will encounter. I am obsessed with finding beautiful light and if it’s not there I can create it.
I believe without a doubt Mothers are the ultimate family historians. Mom’s that love photography are my favorite people. I fall in love with every baby and child I photograph. I love nothing more than to see how much they change over the years. I consider it an honor to be your family photographer.
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It’s my birthday in two weeks and so my present to myself is a much needed break to visit one of my BFFs Photographer Melissa Miller. Melissa use to live in Dallas but she recently moved to Idaho Falls. Now why would a good Texan girl do that? Simply put, “To be where the bears...
Sweet Jonas is Two years old! He’s new little man to our studio and is he adorable. He’s has so much personality and without doubt he’s alllllll boy! I love the series of him outside it the yard with his wood stick “swords” so cute! We had a wonderful family session too! Thanks so much...
I had the pleasure of photographing the Courtney family once again with the adorable Little Lady Elaine! (I wonder how many people will get that reference? ( Lady Elaine is from Mr. Rodgers Neighborhoods although she looks nothing like her Haha!) Am I showing my age? LOL ) Elaine is so cute! I love her...
Once again I had the pleasure of photographing another wonderful family. I spent the afternoon with a couple still very much in love surrounded by their children and their grandchildren. I listened to Grandpa tell stories and photographed him playing with his grand babies. I heard so many “I love you’s” and was reminded personally...
Janear is another simply gorgeous mommy to be! She also has one of those beautiful perfect round bellies!! I’m so honored they choose me to photograph their maternity session! We created all kinds of beautiful images! Daddy was such a good sport! I love the ones of them laughing being themselves! Congratulations on your new...
I meet Jamie and John out in Austin for what turned out to be a super fun session! This beautiful couple are getting married in October! We were lucky to have ‘just’ barely beat the heat for this session! Jamie knew she wanted to send out “Save The Date” cards. I think they turned out...
I am back from vacation and of course catching up on emails/phone calls! Today I photographed the Dettmer twins! They’re so yummy! I know grandma Aletha will be stalking my blog soon!! Here’s a quick teaser! I also have a bunch more blogs coming! I’m really not a slacker just been super busy! I’m also going to have...
Meet handsome Cole. He’s from Wimberley High School and an avid golfer. I had a great time photographing his Senior Portraits! I always love when I get to go on location and photograph a student doing what they love best… and I love taking action photos! Our session was so awesome! I love so many...
My how fast time has gone… it never ceases to amaze me! Again I know I’ve said it many times before but truly the best part of my job is getting to document how babies change and grow! I’ve had the joy of documenting Zaiden’s first year. He’s got the best hair ever. Zaiden always...
Meet handsome Daniel a San Marcos high school senior. We had a great session and did a little bit of studio and then headed out to the studio yard. I can find great places anywhere I am! I love the art piece of him looking down with his hat on! It’s probably my favorite from...
Just a quick note… we’re on vacation! I’ll not be checking the voicemail but I will be checking email when I can! We’re at my folks for a few days and off to Vegas for a few days! I spent the afternoon looking at old family photos! Oh how I wish I had a better...
I’m afraid that words will fail me when I try to describe this wedding. It was so beautiful. I think my portraits convey far more than I can say. Sometimes I wish that I too was a writer because I don’t always find the words. Mark & Lindsay truly are perfect for each other. They...
Meet handsome Monolo. He’s a new baby to us and just as cute as can be. He’s got the cutest little curl of hair on the top of his head! He’s also got one of those baby smiles that is just melts your heart! Monolo had lots of things to do and people to see...
I’ve been wanting to blog this session forever!! I have just been so crazy busy with dance schools and filling orders that I’m finally able to start catching up on blogs. Meet beautiful sweet Tori a Wimberley High School Senior. We did a studio session and an on location session… No! She didn’t cut her...
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