100-Fan Challenge

Head on over to Facebook and find my Fanpage - Laura Alvis Photography - and become a fan. I am having a 100-Fan Challenge! My goal is to have 100 fans by August 1.

And when the 100 Fan goal is reached, ALL of the 100 fans will receive a $25 print credit toward your future session order!! So become a fan, and pass it onto your friends so you can all benefit in time for the holiday photo season (which is quickly approaching).

Lastly, for some daily cuteness factor, I"m posting a couple pictures from Sarah's first haircut...

Location Contest

You, my faithful blog followers, get first notice of my Location Contest! Summer is the perfect time to scout for locations, and I'm on the lookout for another good one. Submit your location ideas to me by JULY 4th via email at: lauraalvisphotography@yahoo.com - winner gets a FREE session at that location!

Details: Public property
Within approximately 20 miles of Norcross
You may submit more than 1 entry
No duplicate entries (you will be notified if your location has already been submitted)
The winning free session must be completed by 12/31/09

Tips: The location does not have to be huge
Consider trees, rocks, paths, water, flowers, walls, doorways, bricks, fences, stairs,
stonework
Easy access and directions will increase the possibility of your site being chosen


Happy Hunting!

Snuggle Bug

This little newborn is such a snugglebug - happiest all wrapped up, in mommy or daddy's arms. So when we placed him in the teeny-tiny red wagon, he was a little confused; but the shot is so cute, I had to include it below. We got lucky and caught him in many moods - yawning, smiling, asleep, and eyes wide open. And of course, there are some beautiful images of mom and dad with their precious new little one - but I'll save those for their gallery. Thanks for letting me capture these moments for you!

Take Steps

Last weekend, I had the privilege of photodocumenting the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Take Steps Walk. In my 12 years as a nurse working with Crohns & Colitis patients, this event was near and dear to my heart. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon at Georgia Tech, and a wonderful turnout. There were games for the kids, face painting, bracelet making, a picnic and live music. While I cannot post the sweet and courageous faces I met that day, I will include some of the documentary shots. (Well, I can post one of my little Sarah, who had lots of fun in the grass!)

To learn more visit: www.ccfa.org

Thanks for this opportunity!

My new bag

Exciting things are in the works for Laura Alvis Photography - a new investment guide, new collections, improved referral program, new products! But for today, I wanted to share what finally came in the mail!! I've been waiting on it for 6 weeks and I"m so excited that it's finally here. My original intent was for it to be a purse. But after just a few days, it became clear that it's the perfect 'baby bag' (you know, a diaper bag, but I hate to call it that because it carries so much more than diapers). It has 6 fabulous pockets inside, which is great for us organizing types. Anyone will know at a glance whose bag it is!

Happy Mother's Day!

Collages were a huge hit for Mother's Day, and I have been busily working on some for clients that were gifts for wives or grandparents. Since they were secrets, I couldn't post them on my blog and it's been SO hard to keep these secret! I"m excited to finally share them!

A New Little Brother

This little newborn was very awake, even despite my heater and heating pad! But I loved it, because then I could capture his crystal clear eyes, taking in the whole world (including the silly lady with her camera...). But he couldn't resist the 'peapod' I put him in, he went right to sleep in it. We got some special moments with mom, dad, and even big sister.