Location Contest Winner!

For all of you wondering, I didn't forget about the location contest - it just took me awhile to visit the various places. And we had Sarah's 1-year birthday thrown in there, too. So, the winner is (drumroll)...........Karen Pugh and her wonderful suggestion of Sims Lake Park in Suwanee!! Thanks Karen for the fab-u-lous location spot!!

It has everything I could want - lots of open shade, trees, trails, tire swing, lots of stonework, a black picket fence (love this!), a lake, open pasture, and texture everywhere. And it's in a new geographic location for me, up in Suwanee. I've posted a few pictures below - I even had Sarah stand-in as a subject. Visit my Facebook page for more pictures (and become a fan while you're there!).

Coming soon.....holiday season news and a Model Call!

Terrific Train Tracks

These train tracks proved an exquisite location for some photos in the summer morning sun. Of course, we did have to take a break when the train went through (boy, was that LOUD!) - but we got to wave to the conductor, who surely was wondering what on earth we were doing out there. It got warm fast, but we got everything done before the sweat started pouring.

Shooting in the Square

I've been so busy recently, I haven't posted much - I promise, more on the way!

This lovely gal and I hung out in and around Marietta Square one Saturday. (off subject, they have a farmer's market with THE best lemonade/limeade for $1.00, but I digress...) A couple of the storeowners were so cordial, they let us shoot against their fabulous brick walls. Here's a couple of her favorites....

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!