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Scarlet and Georgie

Scarlet and Georgie are my pals. Four years old and identical twins... My best friends in grade school were twin sisters. They shared everything - their room, their clothes, their homework even their friends. Everything seemed like more fun with a twin. I was so jealous!

This particular sunny day I had the privilege of photographing Scarlet and Georgie. Just like lots of other girls (including me!) they were so excited to have new dresses and coats - NO sharing! From the moment they greeted me on the front porch wearing their matching tiny brown Rocket Dogs until I climbed back in my car at sunset - we played... played to the point of exhaustion! I'm sure the twins mommy and daddy slept well that night... I know i did!

xo, Laura

pretty in pink

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Kristina never fails to dazzle me .... and dazzle she did in the afternoon sunshine with lil' Sasha. Miss K and her brothers celebrated Sasha's first birthday earlier that week with frosted doggie cookies! They looked tasty and I doubt I would have even known the difference. Its like a protein bar, right?! I like Cliff bars and this looks good..... ;) Happy birthday, Sasha!

xo, Laura

cakes grand finale - part 3

Its here! Part three of Cakes grand finale! Chelsea is oh, so lovely... and wonderful to work with too! This has been my second time photographing her and its always a treat. She fit the era perfectly and the hat (a last minute addition to her outfit) - was like icing on the cake...er, buttercream on the cupcake! Once again, our thanks to SJK Studio, Cakes on Walnut, Jennifer North and of course Chelsea for your part in making the 2010 Cupcake Girl Calender possible.

xo, Laura

cakes grand finale - part 2

It was a busy afternoon as we finished the last three photo shoots for Cakes on Walnut. Alex and Chelsea are both wearing French Connection dresses from Jennifer North. If you keep up with my blog you may start to think Alex and fur are BFF! Her hat, compliments of Carrie's Vintage Collection, was such a find! It even has a matching muff... I was too afraid of covering it in buttercream to get it in the photographs... ;) Thank you Carrie for trusting us with your treasures! Stay tuned for part three of 2010's Cupcake Girls grand finale!

xo, Laura

cakes grand finale

The time has come for the grand finale of Cakes on Walnut! Making an appearance in this upcoming year's cupcake girl calendar is... Miss Ashley! Inspiration for her look was stolen (ha, my awful pun! - if you've seen the movie this may solicit a chuckle) from "The Brothers Bloom" I loved this movie! Loved, as in watched it 3 times in the last 3 weeks! This was purely a fact finding endeavor! At least that is what I told my husband as he poked fun! Either way, I would absolutely recommend renting it. The wardrobe used in the film was tremendous and the humor quite snarky! Lovely job to SJK Studio, Jennifer North, Cakes on Walnut and Miss Ashley for contributing to this great session.

xo, Laura

The po-po and Mr T.

Trevor and I were enjoying a nice quiet afternoon shooting his graduate pictures. The quaint town of Washington was somewhat quiet for a Saturday afternoon - with out rain. (Rare, I know!) We laughed as I pulled into the Mayor's parking spot at the City Building, joking about our "fugitive" ways... I don't usually shoot on or even near the train tracks. I'm not sure why, really. Just seems a bit over done perhaps. For some reason that afternoon Trevor and I started walking in the direction of the tracks... Just a few min later I am behind the camera telling T one of my lame jokes when I notice him tense a bit. A squad car rolls by.... and stops. I can't think of anything I'm doing wrong (other than occupying the Mayor's parking spot - in a otherwise empty lot) but, he seems to be very interested in us. Trevor and I purposely start walking towards my car-still talking-avoiding eye contact with the officer. I have never been questioned by the po-po before (let alone heard my name over the police radio!) and it seems almost funny to me that its happening now! Advice to anyone still reading... It is illegal to be on or even near the train tracks (in Washington)! Apparently, it is an offence worthy of jail time! This is news to me!! - all you fellow photogs take note next time you are tempted to shoot here! On a lighter note, Trevor is TeRiFFic! I felt like I was hanging out with a old friend all afternoon. He leaves to join the Marines in December - I wish you all the best in San Diego and hope to hear about it when you are back home for graduation in May!

- Laura