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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Today I got to photograph sweet little Jeb from New Braunfels! He reminded me so much of my little boy with his little bald head! He did great in our session! He has the sweetest little smile too! I think his daddy has the perfect little Mini Me!! So sweet! Thanks for coming in! It was great getting to know you guys! More of this sweet baby to come!
June 20, 2010 - 10:35 pm - so adorable.
March 23, 2010 - 9:51 pm - All right, the Cute Baby Contest is over! Jeb's won it hands down (But Dad looks pretty cute himself!) Love ya, Aunt Bev
March 22, 2010 - 8:28 am - Wow, I love the black and white picture: father and son! Amazing to see how much Jeb has grown already. Time flies!
March 19, 2010 - 8:58 am - We love Mr. Jeb! What a cutie!!!
March 16, 2010 - 6:48 am - THAT is the most adorable picture! James definitely has his little Mini-me. How did you ever find such a small tux??
March 16, 2010 - 6:12 am - So Cute!!!
March 15, 2010 - 8:11 pm - Great Pictures. Love the men in the tux. Signed: Proud Grandfather!
March 15, 2010 - 7:16 am - Sarah & James...Jeb is such a handsome little boy! We can't wait to meet him! These pics are fantastic. The father & son tuxedo idea makes for an incredible picture. See you soon!
March 11, 2010 - 7:52 pm - What a cutie.
March 11, 2010 - 7:52 pm - Love these photos. What a cutie!
March 11, 2010 - 7:37 pm - OMG !!! So cute !! Congratulations Sarah ... We can't wait to meet him !! He really looks like his DAD :-) Take care. Lots of love from your Brazilian Family
March 11, 2010 - 7:34 pm - How Adorable!!!! These pictures are just too sweet!!! You did an Amazing job, can't wait to see more! Looking good Brother!!
March 11, 2010 - 4:50 pm - Wow...mini me is right!! Jeb is so precious!
March 11, 2010 - 2:42 pm - Cute, Cute...ALL 3, thanks for sharing, Peggy
March 11, 2010 - 1:39 pm - Super pictures!!
March 11, 2010 - 11:21 am - Jeb's adorable in both the pics:-) the moment has been captured perfectly.
March 11, 2010 - 10:11 am - What fabulous photos!
March 11, 2010 - 7:59 am - Adorable! This tiny tuxedo is the cutest thing ever!
March 11, 2010 - 7:56 am - Amazing photos! Beautiful subjects!
March 11, 2010 - 7:21 am - No question they're related. Mini-Me is right.
March 11, 2010 - 7:19 am - Hey Sarah, got you some sharp dressed men there.. Lookin' good!~
March 11, 2010 - 7:16 am - Good looking kid in that tux, his mother must be a fox!
March 11, 2010 - 7:13 am - He is so perfect! These pictures are just amazing! I've never seen a father and son look so much alike! Wow!
March 11, 2010 - 7:12 am - Love the pictures. He is going to be the "ladies man". Love the picture of him and James, he is his daddy all over again. Look out world!!
March 10, 2010 - 8:17 pm - soooooo.....cute!!
March 10, 2010 - 2:06 pm - there are no doubts that he is james, jr. sarah, i can't believe you have a baby tux! precious!
March 10, 2010 - 11:33 am - Great pictures of lil' Jeb. I did not know they make baby size tux's! Adorable.
March 9, 2010 - 9:48 pm - What a tease! I can't wait to see the entire shoot! I'm going to want one of these, I can already tell :) Gorgeous work, handsome men!
March 9, 2010 - 9:44 pm - Awesome pics... SO precious!!!
March 9, 2010 - 8:56 pm - James and Sarah, the little man is looking good.
March 9, 2010 - 8:52 pm - That is a marketing pic, if I ever saw one! Love the matching haircuts and tuxes.
March 9, 2010 - 8:46 pm - holy cow. that tux on the little one is classic and there's ventriloquist james and his puppet. oh my, this is classic. When JEB is 18, he is getting this photo on a tshirt from me, definitely ! - uncle jeff
March 9, 2010 - 8:41 pm - Sarah these are so cute! Love the one of the boys in the tux!!
March 9, 2010 - 8:27 pm - Those pics are precious!
March 9, 2010 - 8:09 pm - SOooo sweet! I love his little bald head. What will I do if I never get a boy?! Great work Laura! These folks are in for it when they see the slide show...I just know it :).
March 9, 2010 - 7:29 pm - Too, too cute! So happy that Sarah decided to use you Laura - once again, you did a fabulous job. These pictures totally capture the fact that he is his father's child - a little "mini me". Love it!
March 9, 2010 - 7:01 pm - Sarah - So glad your mom shared these with me. What great smiles. Jeb will look back at these when he is older and see the love.
March 9, 2010 - 6:32 pm - This is THE cutest picture! I love it!
March 9, 2010 - 5:13 pm - I'm dying how much James and Jeb look alike...both are so handsome. I love it!!
March 9, 2010 - 4:39 pm - Adorable pictures of baby Jeb! Not bad of dad and Jeb, too. Looking forward to seeing more.
March 9, 2010 - 3:53 pm - Too cute! Where's the real Teddy Roosevelt?
March 9, 2010 - 3:51 pm - Oh my how precious! Mini me indeed!
March 9, 2010 - 3:47 pm - I love the one with the tux! That is the best. Two handsome men! Sarah you are so blessed! L
March 9, 2010 - 3:11 pm - both the junior and senior are looking so cute
March 9, 2010 - 3:11 pm - too cute..both the senior and junior are looking great
March 9, 2010 - 3:08 pm - These are too cute! Can't wait to see more!
March 9, 2010 - 3:03 pm - OMG! The father/son tuxedo shot is adorable! I just can't believe how identical they look! Great pics!
March 9, 2010 - 2:13 pm - LOVE the matching tuxedos and smiles! Jeb is seriously a mirror image of his daddy. Good thing he's named after him!
March 9, 2010 - 2:12 pm - Sarah - these pics are FAB!! He is so precious! I am so happy for you and your family. Thanks for sharing!! Hugs from Denver - Kara
March 9, 2010 - 2:06 pm - Laura - you are amazing! I LOVE them! Thank you so much!
March 9, 2010 - 2:03 pm - Sarah! What gorgeous pictures!! You and James have a very cute little hunk on your hands. Thanks for sharing... - Kara Lindsey
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