Exciting New Adventures Coming to LWP

Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I've been really busy preparing for the end of the semester, planning for my trip to Madrid, and of course managing the growth and development of my business.

The most exciting part (for me, at least) is that I sold my camera this week and am planning on purchasing a new one in the next week or so. I would have bought it already except I am still undecided about whether I want to grab a D200 or upgrade to the new and amazingly drool-worthy Fuji S5. I will let you know when I make up my mind.

Starting this summer, I will be teaming up with Mary Beth Strawn to offer makeup services for portrait sessions and Glamor Portrait Parties. If you would be interested in receiving a free portrait session, then inquire about hosting a Glamor Portrait Party! Mary Beth and I will travel to a location that you select, and you and all of your guests can have a blast getting your makeup done and having a mini portrait session! Session fees are based on the total number of guests at the party. Email me for more information about hosting a Glamor Portrait Party!

And last but not least, I'm currently working to updating my branding and marketing materials, which includes updating my business cards, introducing new products, and introducing a new website! Check back for updates, as I will be posting new information as soon as the summer starts to pick up speed!

Crankin tunes on the PCH

Almost anyone who has met me can attest to one thing: I may as well have my own soundtrack, because I'm always listening to, singing, humming, or dancing around to some song or another. I absolutely love music, and it has a place in every part of my life.

When I visited California a few weeks back, Kyleen and I decided to take a trek down the 1 from Malibu to Laguna Beach. Anyone who has driven any substantial distance down the PCH knows that satellite radio is your best friend, because you can't get any FM stations to stick for more than 5 or 10 minutes. Well, she doesn't have satellite radio, so when we stopped at Starbucks to pick up breakfast (by the way, they have AMAZING breakfast sandwiches!) she came across a CD sitting on the counter by James Morrison and we decided we might as well get it because we knew we'd need something to listen to. We listened to it all the way to and from Laguna and loved every minute of it! And to brighten up your day a little, I thought I'd post my favorite song here for you to listen to.

$10 ITunes Gift Certificate up for Grabs

Kudos to Carey for inspiring me to hold a contest

I am truly a kid at heart. I love dressing up, swinging on swingsets, and most of all watching cartoons. My friends think I am crazy, and there is one cartoon in particular that I get mercilessly teased for watching, but I've never minded because I enjoy it so much. Today I stumbled across a news release that made me very happy. One of my favorite directors, M. Night Shyamalan (Writer/Director of Lady in the Water, The Village, and Signs to name a few) has taken on the task of turning my favorite cartoon into a live-action film.

OK, so on to the contest part. The first person to respond to this post (no email entries accepted) with the name of the cartoon will receive a $10 Itunes gift certificate. Good luck!

And while you're racking your brain trying to figure out the answer, you can click here to enjoy listening to a song from the show :)

Happily Ever After in Disney Designer Style

Although Disney is not the original author of many fairy tales, they are the flagship when it comes to marketing the idea and making it a reality for those who want it. Disney, with their movies, stage productions, and theme parks all over the world, is like an American cultural tradition. You would be hard pressed to find a woman who did not at some point in her life dream of being a Disney princess or any child who would have passed up the opportunity to go to Orlando to meet their favorite characters in person.

Disney has been offering brides the opportunity to live out their fairly tale wedding dreams at their theme parks, complete with horse drawn carriages and opulent 'castles', for a long time, but starting in the Summer of 2007 brides will have yet another way to live out their Disney dreams.

An article in the WallStreet Journal says that beginning in June 2007, brides will have the opportunity to get married in true Disney style by purchasing one of their Disney Princess wedding gowns. According to the article, Disney will be releasing 34 princess designs their first season, each one completely unique and inspired by the styles worn by Disney favorites such as Ariel, Cinderella, and Jasmine. The dresses will be priced from $1100 to around $3000.

When I was a little girl, I would have given anything to dress up as Cinderella and waltz away with my prince charming, and even though I think it would be insanely fun to be able to wear one, I'm not sure I'd choose it as my wedding gown. I want to know what yall think! Make sure to vote or leave a comment and let me know :-)





You can find the original article here (you have to pay to read it) and related articles here and here.

fun on a cloudy day [ Allie ]

Saturday was such a beautiful day that I decided to pull out my camera and head over to my friend's house for an impromptu photoshoot with my little sister Allie. Okay, so she's not really my little sister, but she might as well be. She and I are a lot alike, and her family is pretty much my second family. She loves reading, acting, singing, dancing, and watching Disney channel. She has a great personality that really came through in these pictures, and I had a blast laughing and spending the afternoon with her.









We had so much fun playing with this hat. It's actually part of her halloween costume from last year!


Meet Shadow, guardian of the house and the largest golden retriever I have ever seen.