soon-to-be mama to three / {phoenix maternity photographer}

"A grand adventure is about to begin."~Winnie the Pooh

This morning I had the opportunity to photograph this fun mama and I even got in some shots of her two little cuties! This happy family will be welcoming their newest addition in just three short weeks when her little girls will have another sister to shower love upon. This gorgeous mommy was up for anything, and we had some giggles along the way! Thanks so much for letting me into your home and allowing me to photograph that beautiful belly of yours. It was a blast! :)

maternity & newborn session winner / {phoenix maternity and newborn photographer}

Because a post is no fun without a photo, here is another image from my fun urban session this past weekend...completely unrelated to maternity and newborns, but fun nonetheless! :)

So, without further ado...the contest winners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is awesome news for not just one but FOUR lucky mamas-to-be!!!!! Thanks to all of the lovely women (and one hubby!) that sent in entries for our Maternity & Newborn sessions giveaway! I truly enjoyed reading each of your stories and I wish each of you a healthy rest of your pregnancy and a beautiful delivery. What an exciting and magical time in a woman's life. Each of you are positively glowing! Thanks so much for your interest and for sharing with me!!

One lucky entrant is the winner of the Grand Prize...but three other lucky mamas have been chosen to receive something special, too, so read on!!! The winner of the Sweet Anticipation Maternity session AND the Little Peapod Newborn session, as well as the two complimentary 8x10's (a package worth $355!!!) is..................
...............................Angela Padilla, a beautiful mama-to-be that is expecting her first child (a honeymoon baby!), Elora, in September. Congratulations, Angela!!!! I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you, your hubby and your little peapod Elora very soon!!!!!!
But wait!!! There's more to be excited about!
The following three ladies are the winners of a Sweet Anticipation maternity session as well as a complimentary 8x10 of their choosing from the session
(each package is worth $165!!!):

~Shari Wood, a glowing mama of three who is expecting her fourth baby--a little boy named Dane--in early September.~Jessica Portillos, a cutie who will become a mama very soon in early August.
AND
~Michele Kelleher, a sweetie who is expecting her surprise baby this fall!

Congratulations to Angela and the other three winners!!!!!!!!!! I will be contacting each of you shortly to discuss your sessions. Can't wait to meet you! Again, thanks to everyone for entering!!!!!!!!!!!

urban shoot / {phoenix photographer}

want a free session? / {phoenix maternity photographer}

Are you a fun expectant mama-to-be? Do you know someone who would love to show off their beautiful baby bump? Here is your opportunity to win a super-duper awesome maternity session AND a newborn session! One Phoenix area mama-to-be will win the following:

~{The Sweet Anticipation Maternity Session} (a $125 value!), a fun and fabulous time in which we capture your beautiful curves as you await your little peanut
~A complimentary 8x10 professional print of the mama's choosing from the Sweet Anticipation session
AND
~{The Little Peapod Session} (a $150 value!), where Laura will document all of the awe-inspiring details of the new little gift
~A complimentary 8x10 professional print of the mama's choosing from the Little Peapod session

All in all, this fan-tabulous package is worth $355!!!!

Here is the deal-io on the details:
~The recipient must be due in either July, August or September
~The newborn session must take place within the first ten days of life
~The winner should be ready to have fun with the sessions
~The lucky winner will be featured on the blog and/or website
~Approximately 20-30 online low-resolution proofs will be provided from each session in an online gallery (no digital files are included in this awesome package...session CDs are available to purchase, however).
~There is no obligation to buy, but if you wish to purchase prints after you receive your complimentary 8x10's you may do so at 10% off of the a la carte print pricing.

So...how do you enter?
Just send me an email to laura@laurawinslowphotography.com with the following:
~A recent snapshot of the mama-to-be
~A short note telling me why you want this awesome maternity and newborn session package
~When your little peapod is due to arrive

Now, if you know of someone that could use this and they enter there is good news for you, too! Tell them to let me know that you referred them and you can receive a complimentary 8x10 and 10% off of a la carte print prices when you book any full session!! You can keep receiving 8x10 credits for each person you refer..maternity or not! How cool is that?!

So, get the word out! Tell them to head over here to the blog to find out all the cool details! :) The deadline for entries is Wednesday, July 1st, so hurry!!!

turning three is so much fun! / {mesa children's photographer}

"Little girls dance their way into your heart, whirling on the tips of angel wings, scattering gold dust and kisses in our paths."~Author Unknown

I last saw this family here in December for their Christmas portraits and I was so happy when they called to say they wanted photographs taken for their daughter's third birthday! What a little doll, I mean, did you get a look at those eyes?!?! Gorgeous! We had fun exploring and laughing and she was such a great little sport. She loved playing with the parasol, flying in Daddy's arms, playing in the water and smelling the flowers. What a beautiful family, don't you think? I hope I get to watch this little sweetie grow and photograph her every year! Thanks for a fun night, G fam'--thanks for making the drive, too! I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek and I can't wait for you to see the rest!

close cousins / {chandler family photographer}

"Cousins are many. Best friends are few. What a rare delight to find both in you."

sweet siblings / {Phoenix Children's Photographer}

"Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet." ~Vietnamese Proverb

celebrating twenty five years of love / {Phoenix Couples Photographer}

"An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow." ~Author Unknown

I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful couple to celebrate their twenty-five year anniversary. It was so great to get to photograph them again. They are so much fun and laid back and were game for anything I suggested! Thanks so much, and Happy Anniversary to a beautiful couple!