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.
Thanks for visiting! Please leave comments! I LOVE them!
Ohhh I love her!!! She’s so sweet and cute!! I can’t believe she’s turning a year already. *burst into tears* it’s been too fast!! We had a great session today! She was just perfect! Here are a few quick teasers! Thanks for coming in guys! See you soon! XOXO
March 2, 2010 - 4:58 am - So cute.. What an adorable shot of Chloe! Can't wait to tell some friends about this!
March 1, 2010 - 8:09 pm - Such adorable pictures! You do amazing work :) And Chloe is as cute as ever!
March 1, 2010 - 8:08 pm - Love these pictures! Can't wait to see them all!
March 1, 2010 - 5:39 pm - oh my goodness she is cute! what beautiful pictures of sweet chloe! I needed that smile today! thanks!!
March 1, 2010 - 12:39 pm - Beautiful shots!
March 1, 2010 - 11:22 am - omg, so cute!! Laura, I love your style. and, of course, Chloe is adorable!!
March 1, 2010 - 9:17 am - Lovely pictures. Chloe is soooo cute. I especially like the family one. Wish Laura had a studio in Houston.
March 1, 2010 - 9:12 am - Beautiful photos! Love the holding hands image :)))
March 1, 2010 - 9:02 am - She is adorable!!! She has that head tilt down. :)
March 1, 2010 - 9:01 am - Hello Laura, Thanks once again for your fine work with my granddaughter! Can't wait to see the rest! Sincerely, Ken
March 1, 2010 - 8:59 am - These are absolutely precious!!!
February 28, 2010 - 7:12 pm - Laura, You are one in a million and I'm glad my daughter found you to capture Chloe like no one else could. You are the five star photographer!
February 28, 2010 - 2:36 pm - Love the pics! So perfect and cute!
February 28, 2010 - 12:02 pm - These pictures turned out great! Thanks for a year of amazing pictures of my adorable niece!!
February 27, 2010 - 4:47 pm - Absolutely gorgeous photos. I really like the one at the very top (love the contrast).
February 27, 2010 - 4:34 pm - Adorable! love the tutu! =) The Harper family can't wait to have a girl in the fam to dress like that! BUT we love and adore our ALL boy Brayden!!
February 27, 2010 - 4:19 pm - I love the barefoot picture! So cute. Can't wait to see more.
February 27, 2010 - 2:12 pm - Love THEM!!!! Love the picture of Chloe holding Mom and Dad's hands!!!
February 27, 2010 - 2:08 pm - So beautiful. AS USUAL!
February 27, 2010 - 1:17 pm - Oh my goodness! Laura you are fantastic! These are just precious!
February 27, 2010 - 1:14 pm - adorable! Great pictures and an adorable little one!
February 27, 2010 - 12:12 pm - Super cute!!!
February 27, 2010 - 11:28 am - Gorgeous! Such artistic photos! Chloe is adorable! :)
February 26, 2010 - 9:30 pm - Oh my gosh..these are soo cute Laura. Can't wait to meet you to have you take some of our girls and family!!
February 26, 2010 - 4:33 pm - Omigosh - how cute can a one year old be! You really have a gift in capturing the "happy" and cute in a child's personality!
February 26, 2010 - 3:49 pm - Hi Laura, Your creativity is amazing. One picture is cuter than the other. Its been such a fun year to see you work your wonder on Chloe. Grandma Sally
February 26, 2010 - 2:49 pm - Amazing poses. How do you keep coming up with them? These are fantastic!!! Three of my favorite subjects..........
February 26, 2010 - 2:41 pm - SOoooooo perfect! We love these and know it's going to be impossible yet again to choose. Thanks for a fun morning even though I'm still in denial too. She can't be one... Great work :).
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