i had the chance to photograph an adorable little girl this past week. this is presley.


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presley’s mom was my neighbor, ziek’s, teacher at school last year. and ziek’s mom … my good friend ruth … would tell her about me. did that make sense? lol! ruth is determined to get me in business … i know she is! and i love her for it too! last week was so crazy busy with all the work we were doing around the house (more on that later). which was probably a good thing … because it didn’t leave me any time to get nervous. i’m not normally nervous … but this was the first time i’ve ever taken photos of someone that i didn’t know.


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presley was so adorable … almost 3 years old. she was definatley more interested in playing on the toys in the yard. so i just sort of followed her around and tried to sneak in some shots while she did her thing.


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she just loved our playhouse. she kept walking around saying “i’ll be back in a minute” … over and over. and she had this piece of tanbark that was her “baby”. and when anyone would come to the door … she would say that “so-and-so is in the shower”. too cute … love that age!


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and this one. she would stop and get all serious … and cup her hand around her ear and say “do you hear THAT?”.


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thinking of birthday wishes … and princesses and cake.


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and one of her and mom.


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thanks so much, tanya and presley … for letting me spend a little bit of time with you. hope you like them as much as i do!

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28 responses to “meet presley . . .”

  1. Shaun Paddock Avatar

    The photos are beautiful. These are the kinds of memories parents really want, their kids being themselves, not posed and phony. Great job.
    Shaun

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  2. Joke Avatar

    Wow, love your photo’s. They are so natural and beautifull. Love them all.

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  3. misty Avatar
    misty

    yeah, i love tanya and will miss her. these are fantastic photos. youre about ruthie, she keeps telling me she wants you to get a picture of my son and zeke together. lol.

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  4. Annette Avatar

    Oh this photos are so beautiful! Love them all. Presley looks so cute, and so naturale too.
    Really great job (-:

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  5. Avital Avatar

    Awwwww!!!! What a precious and sweet little thing. Adorable indeed :))

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  6. Laura T. Avatar

    What a beautiful little girl and great shots of her (and her mom). Quick question — what speed do you put your camera on to get the blurred background?

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  7. wendy myers Avatar

    Adorable! Great shots

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  8. Heather Crawford Avatar

    Woo hoo..go Laura! Those are awesome! Nothing I like better than big brown reflective eyes!! super great shots and I know mom will love them..I would! Wish we lived close to one another, we could trade off..I’ll do your family, you do mine..lol!

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  9. Sara Avatar

    She’s precious! Love her big brown eyes! You take the sweetest pics! I can’t believe you’re not in the photo business already! Too bad we’re so far away I’d pay you for a shoot of my girls!

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    Marissa

    Too cute, Laura!

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  11. Linda Avatar

    Beautiful little girl…and the mom has some GORGEOUS eyes….wow!

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  12. Sandi Avatar
    Sandi

    great job!!!! wonderful photos glad you shared them.

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  13. Alicia King Avatar

    what a cute girl! love all her poses! beautiful pictures Laura!

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  14. Deneen Avatar

    Love the catch lights in her eyes they just sparkle. Great job

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  15. Lynn G Avatar

    Those are just the sweetest pics! By far my favorite is the one where she’s “thinking” of birthday wishes and such … so absolutely precious! You are talented girl and should definitely pursue your photography … where do you live again? I want you to take pics of my family! LOL

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  16. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    Oh my goodness – she is a CUTIE!!! I just love those pics, definately photogenic 🙂 The third one down and the one with her little finger on her cheek – priceless!

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  17. Jessica M. Avatar

    Your photos are so wonderful!

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  18. Melinda Avatar
    Melinda

    Cute little girl and her Mommy is gorgeous as well. You take beautiful pictures Laura- I bet you could do a good business taking photos.

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  19. Carla Avatar

    Oh what a cutie and those pictures are beautiful Laura! She’s the same age as my son…

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  20. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Great pictures, Laura!!! You did a super job! 🙂

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  21. Sasha Farina Avatar

    OMG Laura.. i wanna eat her up!

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  22. Britta Avatar

    wow these photos are adorable! Love the colors and the little cutie lol

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  23. Annette Scholtz Avatar

    She is gorgeous!!!! and the photographer is also pretty good!!!! 🙂

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  24. doris Avatar
    doris

    adorable pics! you’re perfect for this! but i totally hear ya abt the stress of doing it for reals . . .

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  25. Susan Todd Avatar
    Susan Todd

    she adorable and is her mother’s twin!!!

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  26. Nancy Lee Avatar
    Nancy Lee

    beautiful pictures!!

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  27. Nancy Lee Avatar
    Nancy Lee

    beautiful pictures!!

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  28. Julie GM Avatar

    Beautiful pix!! Great job!

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