Perfect duo

A sweet little 4 month old paired with his gleeful 3 year old sister make quite a pair. Big sis is so obviously smitten with her little brother, it was just so much fun capturing their interactions. These kiddos are no stranger to the studio, this is the 3rd visit for them, little Mr. was in-utero the first time though! It's amazing to see how he's grown in such a short time. As always, it was a pleasure.

Boys will be boys...

O glorious

To be a boy!

O running stream

or sparkling joy.

~ Charles Dickens

Boys are so wonderful and fun and full of energy, what great spirits they have! I had so much fun during this session chatting with these little guys. I always seem to get the best kids come to the studio but these guys were great! They listened, they were patient, they were helpful, they were chatty, they listened...oh did I already say that? Ha ha!!! Here are some sneak peaks of the little fella's. I love the one of them trying to be "tuff guys"!

Here fishy fishy!

They all love the little "fish"!! This is the 2nd visit for this little guy. During his regular session I couldn't find my fish bowl anywhere so when it finally showed up I had to invite him back again. He was so excited and entrigued to be able to play with water, although we did have to encourage him quite a bit to stick his hand in there!

The little princess!

No one will ever be able to say that this sweet little 6 month old isn't treated like royalty. Her clothes alone are fit for the finest princess. We had a wonderful session, the little one is such a sweet heart and with her new skill of sitting up, she was ready for the camera. Here are a few from the session, I've also included a pencil sketch image which looks beautiful printed on watercolor paper. Thanks for coming again guys, as always I had a really nice time with you. I look forward to our next session.

A little itty bitty baby

What a tiny little boy we had here recently. He is just a few days old and not really wanting to be in the studio but he was a trooper. With his mom and dads gentle whispers and soothing hands we were able to capture some images of his first few days.

Mommy and Me

As a mother, I know that I can count on one hand, (maybe two) the number of pictures of myself with my children. Mainly this is because I'm the one behind the camera but most often I know it's because I am so busy I just don't think about it.

Well, now it's your turn! I am offering a mothers day promotion called Mommy and Me. During this mini session I will capture you with your little ones.

You will receive a desk top collage with an easel, an 8x10 image of your choice and a set of wallets for $100. You will also receive a 10% discount on any further prints you may want to purchase.

This offer will be valid through the end of June, so no need to rush in before mothers day*

For you Dads out there, let me know if you are interested in this unique mothersday gift and I will even send you a gift box with a gift voucher inside that you can present to her on Mothers Day.

And last but certainly not least...everyone loves the phototile jewelry that I wear and sell. I will extend a 10% discount to these beautiful tile necklaces made with an image from this Mommy and Me session. See My website and look under boutique for images of this unique way of showing off your loved ones.

Email to schedule your Mommy and Me session.

*Session needs to be booked and paid for before Mothers Day.
**Session is only for mothers and their children, grandmothers welcome too!
***Stay tuned for Daddy and Me.

Looking for 2008/2009 Senior Representatives

It's almost that time of year: senior high school portraits! I am currently looking for Senior Representatives.

What is a Senior Rep?

As a senior representative for Louisa Larson Photography, you will receive benefits and free stuff for promoting my business. I am looking for photogenic students with an outgoing personality and positive attitude. Students will first have a complimentary mini session held in April/May. This is designed to provide you with 15-20 images that will be shown to you in a private on-line viewing gallery. You will also receive a slideshow to music to share with your family and friends. You will also receive senior rep cards with your image on them to hand out to your friends.

Then...

A Complementary full session. This session can be held at the studio or on locoation, your choice - or both! The full session will be booked by September 1st but can be held after that. You can bring as many clothing changes as you wish as well as items that identify you such as a hockey stick, your car, your friends! Senior portraits are all about YOU!

What do I need to do?

A Senior rep promotes Louisa Larson Photography via personal testimony, handing out Senior Rep cards, and referring clients to me for more information.

When a client brings in your senior rep card, they will receive a free sheet of wallets and you'll receive credit for that referral.

It's a great way to save money while still getting great portraits...and make a little extra money on top of it. Referrals can be friends or family members from any local school...not just your own...and even better, incentives will be given based on the number of new clients brought to Louisa Larson Photography (not limited to high school senior clients)!

What's in it for me?

A mini portrait session

Full senior portrait session

Free senior rep cards

Images for your Facebook/Myspace

Get 5 people to book their session and get a Starbucks gift cert.

Plus, the top referrer will receive a $50 gift cert. for iTunes.

And money for referrals!

1-10 referrals: $15 each

11-20 referrals: $25 each

21+ referrals: $35 each

*money will be paid upon receipt of payment for referral's session and print order.

How do I become a Senior Rep?

If you or someone you know is interested, please email me at

info@louisalarson.com with the following information

• Name and age
• Email
• Phone
• Address
• Graduation Year
• High School
• School Activities
• Other Activities
• Why you think you'd make a good senior rep.

I look forward to hearing from you!

The little lady with the lucky hat!

What a little cutie girl we had today. And check out the lucky hat! Mom and dad had this hat before she was even born in hopes of having a little one to fill it one day. I think she was born to do just that! Perfect! Thank you for coming today everyone. I will see you again soon.

The cutest family EVER!

What a treat. I had the pleasure of twins in the studio again. You gotta love them. Older brother was so loving to his little sisters that it was just a pleasure watching them all together. Here are some captures of big bro along with his little sisters. Thanks for coming guys.

Happy Birthday!!!

This recent session is a surprise gift. Well, I hope you like your gift! Everyone was as good as gold, Dad included! Mr. C has been the best helper I've had in the studio yet and little Miss E. was as peacefull as can be. You have a beautiful family. Thank you for coming today.

Scrub-a-dub!

She's got more hair! This little cutie came to me as a new little one of only 5 weeks I believe. She is now 4 months old and has grown quite a bit. Her hair is awesome, the kind of hair you want to run your fingers through - I can't wait until she's a year old, I'm hoping mama will let me tease it up a little! A great thing about 4 month olds, they smile and even laugh. I caught this one giving a little chuckle at her mom while we had her in the cozy bath tub. Thanks for coming everyone, I can't wait to see the little lady in a few more months.

Love me some squishy baby!

Squishy: \ˈskwi-shē - adjective
squish·i·er; squish·i·est
1: being soft, yielding, and usually damp
2: not firm, steady, or fixed

A word couldn't better describe this baby! Squishy. Love it! As a photographer I was so blessed when this mom and sweet babe walked into my studio to be photographed. With a full head of hair, pouty lips and a temperment that is as sweet as honey, he lived up to expectations. I wasn't sure which image to choose since they are all so darn sweet but these few that I chose really struck me; the first two - pure security, knowing that he is being taken care of and the last~ a first time mothers love.

Mr. C and his family

8 months old is such a great age. They are full of expressions, they know what they like and what they don't like. They don't move too fast and they are not walking yet! This little guy had the crawling down but luckily didn't move too fast for us. He was most comfortable in the arms of his family and of course swinging high for his Dad. I bet he'll be walking before you know it, I can just tell. Thanks for coming over the weekend guys, it was really nice to meet you. Have a great time in the desert. I'm green with envy that you get to go where the sun shines.

Then and now...

This first sweet little portrait was done when he was only 5 weeks old. The next bunch are from this weekend, exactly a year later. I have had the pleasure of photographing this little cutie 3 times in the past year. This last time was for his one year birthday portraits. It's so amazing to see how much the little newborns have changed and to see the little people that they are becoming. It is always such a pleasure to spend time with returning clients and I feel so honored to have been chosen to capture their lives as their families grow. Thank you so much for coming guys, I had a lot of fun with you and always anticipate your next visit. (wink wink!!).

Lifestyle portraiture

This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting a family for a lifestyle portrait session. While I love to do studio work, sometimes it's really great to step out and explore something a little different. I was so pleased when I arrived, to see that this lovely country home had beautiful natural light coming from almost every wall in the house. Not only was the lighting great, but the food too! Yes, they cooked for me!!! Well, I can't say for me only, but there was some very yummy treats to munch on after our photo session. We had a wonderful session with some very busy little children (thanks for showing me your fantastic playroom) and a couple of wonderful parents. You are very inspiring. Thank you for inviting me into your home.

The best baby on the block!

This is the newest little guy to enter the studio. This four week old sweetie had so much fun, I know it! You can tell, look at the last image, I swear he's smiling! Do babies smile when they are 4 weeks old? Well mom, I know that you really wanted the nest portrait but will you settle for this pile of stacked towels? What an angel.

Peddle Pushers

He's just an old fashioned boy! I think he is absolutely adorable...but then I'm biased as he's mine!! I have always loved the style of classic clothing and I think it lends itself beautifully to portraiture. I'm on the look out for an old fashioned tricycle, so stay tuned for more good old fashioned fun in the studio!