after those photos of sarah … i knew i had to get alyssa out there for some new ones too. only problem? it's supposed to rain all week. and my mom informed me that the blossoms only last on the almond trees for about 2 weeks. so i knew we'd have to just play the waiting game and be ready to go at a moments notice. 

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we were doing a quick grocery store run about 4:45 last night (after haley had left and sarah and joe were at softball practice) … and realized it was actually nice out. the rain had stopped. the wind had died down. and it was sunny … but not too sunny. so we did our shopping super fast … and raced home. i put away the groceries and got my camera ready … while alyssa changed into what she wanted to wear. and she dug out the black tutu i made a few years ago. i've taken pics of sarah in it … but never alyssa.  we ran over the orchard again … and did what we could in between the gusts of winds and cars whizzing by us. this was about 5:15 … and you can tell the sun was hitting us in a few of the pics. but i feel better knowing that i got some good shots in … just in case the rest of the week is bad weather or all the flowers disappear. lol!

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42 responses to “my other model, another day . . .”

  1. Carla Avatar

    Work it girl!!! These are awesome! Gosh, did you girls grow in the last month? Seriously, they look all grown up! Love these all too!! Can’t wait to see LOl’s these! TFS!

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  2. Lynn Ghahary Avatar

    Seriously! These are GORGEOUS! Love them all but that last one is my favorite – with the blowing petals and flowy tulle skirt … ahhhhhh!

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  3. Mette Avatar

    Stunning photos I just love the last one the tutu is so gorgeous and looks great with those shoes. I would make a black tutu myslef for photos but as i have boys better not LOL

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  4. Diana Avatar

    These are AMAZING, awesome poseum!

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  5. Julie Avatar

    Your photoshoots are absolutely precious! I love the both – what a great background as well – love how they turned out!

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  6. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    SO SO PRETTY!!! I just love this location and the girls are just adorable!! Love the one with her blowing the flowers 🙂

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  7. Deneen Avatar

    Lucky girls to have such a talented mom!

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  8. kiwimich Avatar
    kiwimich

    STUNNING! That last shot is soooo cool!

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  9. Sandi N. Avatar
    Sandi N.

    Laura
    These are so great! I can not wait to see them on a layout.
    Sandi N.

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  10. Sara Rossi Avatar

    OMG! Laura you just keep amazing me with these GORGEOUS pics!! I think I’m sending my kids to you for a photo shoot….LOL!!

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  11. Jessica Avatar

    I lOVE that black tutu! It’s so great that you did it for your second daughter as well … you’re a great mom and I bet she loved it! It also sounds like she wasn’t as embarrassed 🙂

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  12. Wendy Sue Avatar

    She had the most amazing smile – I love it! And her choice of clothing is so sassy and fun. The photos are amazing…and so is she! :o)

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  13. Karina Avatar
    Karina

    Cute girls!!!
    Karina

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  14. lisa Avatar
    lisa

    STUNNING photos laura! Loving the first one and the last one the best. Goodness, are your daughters just so stinkin’ cute or what!

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  15. Mary MacAskill Avatar

    Laura, these are all awesome! LOVE that one of her crouching down in the grass.

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  16. sasha farina Avatar

    ah.. gorgeous girl!! i must say.. there more we look at the photos, the more someone over here ‘whines’ about their cool clothes.. u know who that someone is, right? hahaha!! Daddy is in trouble next time he’s due for US of A!

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  17. lynda Avatar
    lynda

    i love these, loved what she’s wearing…
    she looks like she was a more willing model. cute poses. i like the one where she’s blowing mommy a kiss
    lynda in calif

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  18. maria t Avatar

    their both gorgeus!! And what a great plasce to get to take pictures!! Really wish we had a place like this to go to..

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  19. cheri p. Avatar
    cheri p.

    I love these photos you have taken in the orchard with all the blooms. I live across from Bloomingcamp Apple Ranch here in Oakdale and all the trees are blooming and so beautiful right now. I drive by them several times a day and never would of thought how awesome it would be to take some photos there until I saw your photos. If the rain ever stops I am going to take my girls over there and take some photos…what a great idea you had…thanks for sharing yours!!
    Where did you get the scarves with the peace signs? My 11 year old daughter would love those!!

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  20. Carine Hartman Avatar

    These photo’s have also the wow factor

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  21. Caryl Hope Avatar

    Great shots Laura! Love the last pic with her blowing a kiss. Just perfect! And this place is begging to be photographed. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  22. Chris Avatar

    All of your photos are wonderful. I especially like the last one where she is blowing the petals away. I wish that we had trees like that in Montana, but we don’t have very many flowering trees. Great job and thanks for sharing.

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  23. Sarah Klemish Avatar
    Sarah Klemish

    Laura! These pictures are gorgeous (both sets). Your girls are truly beautiful – just like their mama!
    I would love to scrap some of these…hint hint! LOL
    Sarah

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  24. Erika Avatar

    awesome, just awesome! that background is to die for, and the tu tu!!!!

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  25. Kari D Avatar
    Kari D

    LOVE these pictures….but my favorite is the last one! Such a beautiful girl, such a marvelous photographer. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  26. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Wow!!! Your girls could seriously be models!! Great shots, Laura! I need to start scouting locations, too…bet we have some almond orchards around here, too!

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  27. Laura T. Avatar

    So – So beautiful! Love all the pictures … I love the tutu with the sneakers …

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  28. Lynn M Avatar
    Lynn M

    Laura,
    Your girls are absolutely gorgeous and your photography style is amazing. Can you come to Cincinnati to photo my boys :)???!

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  29. Kota Venter Avatar
    Kota Venter

    These pictures your girls will treasure. Not just because it is beautifull portraits of them they can be proud of, but also because it was taken by their mom. Great!

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  30. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Wow, another beauty!! I think I’ll send my dd up and you can photo shoot her!lol
    Your pics are so creative! Glad to see you are going to blow some up, they’re just beautiful.
    I think the part I like most is their ages. You seemed to capture that cusp of little girl to young lady, and we all know its SO brief!

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  31. Heather Crawford Avatar

    Wow, all of those (both girls) are just great, great, great!

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  32. Krista Lund Avatar
    Krista Lund

    beautiful! i love the location and i especially like the one where she is squatting down. i love how the sky looks so gray. just awesome, laura!!

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  33. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    Aww, like the other said, I loooove the one of her blowing a kiss! Thanks for sharing these, too 🙂 I know I’ve said it to you lots before, but your girls are gorgeous, and your photography is gorgeous 🙂 love it!!!

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  34. Heather M. Avatar

    I cannot get over how many good ones you got! That last one is my absolute fav! Lucky, lucky girl!

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  35. danni perez Avatar
    danni perez

    girl, these are absolutely stunning!!!!
    you are so blessed to live so close to something like this.i can’t believe you haven’t been there before!
    again=== breath taking.
    ~danni

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  36. Victoria S. Avatar
    Victoria S.

    Hey LAura
    was going to psot on this one saooner but got side-tracked
    – did i tell you that my 15 yr old has pnuemonia and has missed 7 days of school- has been rough on all of us.. she is still not well nor going to school tomorrow- she is a freshman in HS! poor thing – is in lots of pain in her left lung. anyway, Alyssa is so beautiful too and i love this photo shoot also – you are amazing!
    thanks for sharing your gorgeous girls and your awesome talent!

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  37. Kerri Bradford Avatar

    All your photos turned out FABULOUS! Awesome job! Great models too. 😉

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  38. jakki Avatar

    Gorgeous shots….

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  39. Shaun Paddock Avatar

    These photos and the ones from yesterday leave me speechless! I wish I could take photos like this. I also wish my daughter would allow me to take photos of her like this. I had to beg just to take a photo of her tonight with her winning science fair project. Oh the joys of a shy child.
    Have a groovy weekend!
    Shaun

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  40. maggie Holmes Avatar

    too cute! you are so lucky to have those trees!! just gorgeous!!
    btw, where in ca are you in relation to newport beach? that is where i will be in may for the reflections event and i would love to meet up!

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  41. lovely cee. Avatar

    holy smoke!!!! love the photos!!!!! she’s gorgeous!

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  42. Peggy-Sue Avatar

    ohh my… what lovely pictures again.. how do you do that with the fuzzy background?

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