on our travels, i was lucky enough to be invited to stay with my amazing and lovely cousin lara for the night. we enjoyed amazing food (the first time since my aunt's in the sault and my cousin's in thunder bar, that i didn't have carbs galore - and yes, my stomach hated me for it), playtime with her daughter, and a bonus visit with my uncle al, who was visiting - and gave us a pleasant surprise when he opened the door.
lara, in addition to being one of my amazingly wonderful cousins (maybe i'm biased, but my cousins are the best in the world), lara is an incredibly talented photographer. so, in addition to having time to spend with her, we were also able to get out into the mountains the next morning, and take some photos. lara is spectacular. i can't say that enough - i've worked with a TON of photographers throughout my life, and lara's direction is fabulous. what she looks for is subtle and strong.
lara does everything. she shoots families and weddings. she shoots mountains and camping. she is also a fantastic artist, who paints like a crazy woman. i'm lucky enough to have one that was painted just for me (which did indeed make the trip across the country in the truck). i insist you check out more of lara's work here. and, her facebook page, where she regularly updates photos from recent shoots.
lara, in addition to being one of my amazingly wonderful cousins (maybe i'm biased, but my cousins are the best in the world), lara is an incredibly talented photographer. so, in addition to having time to spend with her, we were also able to get out into the mountains the next morning, and take some photos. lara is spectacular. i can't say that enough - i've worked with a TON of photographers throughout my life, and lara's direction is fabulous. what she looks for is subtle and strong.
and. i have to say. i'm perhaps one of the most awkward people alive. anyone who knows me will attest to that. there's something to be said for a photographer who embraces, and loves human expression, and movement. and listen - when you're in the mountains, and snow is blowing into your eyes, and it's freezing cold, and you can't help but squint in the sun (MAN. life is tough. photoshoots in the mountains. sigh). she digs it. she embraces it. she makes it something wonderful.
lara does everything. she shoots families and weddings. she shoots mountains and camping. she is also a fantastic artist, who paints like a crazy woman. i'm lucky enough to have one that was painted just for me (which did indeed make the trip across the country in the truck). i insist you check out more of lara's work here. and, her facebook page, where she regularly updates photos from recent shoots.
i have access to some of the best photographers i've ever seen. friends and family. how does a girl get SO lucky??