My name is Laurel Housden and I am a professional photographer based in the Gainesville, Florida area that specializes in Family and Children Portraits, Maternity & Newborn Portraits, Personality & Headshots, Weddings, Engagements, and Special Events. The best way to describe my photography is fun, fresh, candid, edgy, stylish, clean, contemporary, sophisticated, natural, and simple! I use a variety of locations in and around the Gainesville area and I will gladly work with you to choose that perfect spot. I also have a small studio available by appointment only.
My blog is the best way to get to know me better and my style of photography to make sure that I am the right photographer for you. I keep it updated with sneak peaks of my most recent portrait sessions, annoucements of Promotions & Mini Sessions, as well as a little sprinkling of Photography 101. I can also be found on FACEBOOK, FLICKr, I am a Member of Professional Photographers of America, and Professional Photographers of North Central Florida.
Here is the last of the proofs of baby Owen. I can’t say enough about how much I love photographing newborns, especially within the first week. They are so sleepy and look like little angels. It is so neat to watch them grow! If you are expecting and want to set up a Newborn Photo Session either at your home or my home studio - make sure to call me a few weeks before the due date so I can pencil your session in. The best time to take newborn photos is the first 10 days! I am reworking my pricing and packages for 2009 so call or email me for details!
What better night of the year to post this rockin 11 day old newborn than New Years Eve! You may remember Sariya’s beautiful mom from the maternity pictures I posted in November at the Thomas Center Gardens. Just in case…here’s the link. I spent a lovely afternoon with Sariya and her parents and loved jamming to the Beatles and more classic rock bands as background music. Sariya even has a Paul McCartney poster in her bedroom - my daughter Rowan is jealous. Sariya reminds me of a very old soul and I wanted to capture her in a not so traditional way - I so enjoyed meeting you - sweet baby girl and can’t wait to see how you grow into your new soul! Make sure to check out your slideshow at the end of the post. The rest of your pictures are posted in your private gallery.
Here are a few more pictures of 11 day old baby Owen. He is just adorable. The knitted cocoon he is wearing is a new product that I have especially for my newborn photo sessions. They are handmade by the Housden Clan and come in a variety of colors.
Meet 11 day old Owen! I was so excited when I saw the photographs from today’s session that I had to post just a few! I will have more of Owen in the coming days. A special thank you to his wonderful and very cool parents!
Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah. I am enjoying some much needed time off with my family this week. I wanted to share with you a lovely gift that my 13 year old daughter Madison created. She and my 6 year old son Aidan dubbed over their voices in one of my favorite scenes in The Polar Express movie. I cry everytime I see this part of the movie…now imagine hearing the lovely voices of my own two children. Enjoy and Merry Christmas.
Here are my two holiday family portraits that I manage to send out at the very last minute this season.
wow, Madison and Aiden did an amazing job on the video…. The Housden’s GOT talent !!!!!!!! look out America!!! good job on the family pics too… though I would have love for you to set the timer and jump in there too!!!! cheers, Aaron
Love them, keep them coming! You did such an amazing job! He is just so adorable, even if I am his mom, I must say so!