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The Smile House – Photography by Laura Kay Wootan bio picture

Welcome To My Blog

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.

Thanks for visiting! Please leave comments! I LOVE them!

Sneak Peek for Angela

February 3, 2010 at 10:10am

Meet beautiful Savannah and her adorable brother Colton! Both kiddos are full of personality! :D   Just a quick peek from our session! Thanks for coming in guys! See you soon! :D

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March 2, 2010 - 7:11 pm Aunt Paula & Uncle - These pictures are great to see when we can't be there to watch them grow. Just look at how big they are.

February 11, 2010 - 9:33 pm Emily - Great pictures. The colors are fantastic!

February 10, 2010 - 10:59 am Belinda Marini - Look at my niece and nephew they are so adorable. Picture perfect!

February 10, 2010 - 10:40 am Rachel L. Hansen - What a beautiful girl!!!!

February 10, 2010 - 10:27 am MARK - GREAT PICTURE!

February 10, 2010 - 7:06 am Brian Marini - Cute pics of the kids.

February 9, 2010 - 8:02 pm Kyle - Beautiful!!!

February 9, 2010 - 10:31 am Ronnie LaCaze - What great looking children. Great Pictures

February 8, 2010 - 9:55 am Jennifer Buaas - I love the pictures!! They are beautiful children.

February 8, 2010 - 7:37 am Wade - Great looking kid's. One future Miss Texas and one Heartbreaker of Central Texas

February 8, 2010 - 7:18 am Travis - Nice pics

February 8, 2010 - 6:54 am Travis Buaas - Those are some good looking kiddos.

February 8, 2010 - 6:28 am Levi Riley - Great pics! I asked Savannah if she wanted to wear her overalls, but the frilly pink stuff won out. Go figure.

February 8, 2010 - 6:18 am vincent - great pictures!!your kids are getting so big now, i guess it's time for number three.Yeah i know just kidding.Great quality pics.

February 7, 2010 - 9:13 am Fern Riley - OMGOSH just look at my adorable little grandbabies... Savannah looks way too grown up here, and little Colten is just precious!!! Super job on the photos and I can't wait to see the rest!!! Grandma Riley

February 7, 2010 - 6:09 am Dennis Marini - Is that a junior Harley that Colten is riding? Savannah looks like she is thinking about a box of donuts just like her mommy used to.

February 6, 2010 - 8:20 pm Lou White - Fantastic looking kiddos! The pictures turned out great.

February 6, 2010 - 10:41 am Becky Marini - Great pictures! No bumps or scratches on Colten's face and Savannah's face is so perfect, it looks like she has on make-up, but I know she doesn't. Thanks for sharing!!

February 6, 2010 - 10:32 am Angela Riley - Thank you for all of the nice comments!

February 6, 2010 - 8:59 am Ann Straseske - thank you so much for sharing, they are both sooooo cute! you have every right to be proud of them better get the gun out though you will both girls and guys at your door. they are both heart breakers.

February 5, 2010 - 5:03 pm Aunt Karen - Absolutely, adorable little princess! And the little brother ain't bad either.

February 5, 2010 - 2:59 pm Joyce Buckner - Savannah looks like a little princess in this picture. They are 2 beautiful kids.....I am going to claim them as my Lockhart grandchildren....

February 5, 2010 - 2:00 pm Judy Weitzel - She's an absolute beauty! A future Miss America.

February 5, 2010 - 12:14 pm Joseph - cute photos, want them.

February 5, 2010 - 11:27 am kim muth - Great photos. Great work.

February 5, 2010 - 11:19 am Terry - What an amazing job. I actually have a grandbaby due this summer I will definitely have to remember the Smile House for pictures.

February 5, 2010 - 11:11 am PAM BURLESON - SAVANNAH LOOK LIKE SHE HAS MAKE UP ON BUT I GUESS SHE GET THAT LOOK FROM HER MOTHER. COLTON HAS EYES THAT CAN MAKE YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH I HAVE TO LET JAMAYA SEE THIS PICTURE OF HER BOYFRIEND.

February 5, 2010 - 11:01 am tom taggart - great photos (and really cute kids)

February 5, 2010 - 11:00 am Angela Riley - How adorable! I'm excited about seeing the rest of the pictures next week. Hardly recognize Colten without his bruises/scrapes on his face. It's been month's!

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