Hi, I'm Laura!
Originally from Chicago, I moved to Seattle with my husband in 2014. We had two children together, and have now separated. While our family make-up did not go according to “the plan”, we are still a family in a new way while navigating a co-parent relationship. The only thing constant in life is change!
My oldest is autistic, and I have ADHD. So neurodiversity definitely runs in my family. During my 2nd pregnancy, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, so had to go through half of my chemotherapy while pregnant. Life can be a mess, I get it.
I’m also the knitting, singing, staying up too late, reading, watching nerdy tv shows, playing board games kind of person. I want to be seen completely as myself and I hope you do too.
I also hire a documentary photographer to take photos of my family every year. Here is what I want to do for you:
Capture YOUR everyday family moments before they are gone. For me they are:
the way my son takes a running leap before giving me a huge hug
making smoothies to get those veggies in
holding my daughter's hand as she tries to walk straight into Puget Sound
playing in the backyard
what are they for you?
Get the photographer of your family INTO the pictures. Not just the family portrait, but the whole family story.
Give you the memory of exactly who you are at this moment in life. Nothing phony. Not putting on a show. Just honoring the family you created and your moments of authentic connection.
It was almost like having a psychologist come to your house and see the dynamics (in a good way). She brought things to light you wouldn’t normally see. She approached each kid individually, knowing when to interact and when to stand back.
Emily