Trust Creates Art
Truly unique portraits are born from portrait experiences like no other.
Connecting with my clients emotionally and telling their story with the art of photography is when the indescribable happens. The power of connection elicits trust and vulnerability and your true self emerges because of it.
Creativity blooms from intuition, revealing itself through careful planning, nurturing and faith.
I want to welcome you onto a path of emotive collaboration. Your reward a stunning and unique portrait revealed.
I only know one way to stop time.
laura cottril
Professional & Personal Accomplishments
Award-winning , Master Craftsman and Certified Professional Photographer Laura Cottril specializes in creating emotional, natural light images with artistry to enrich your home decor with memories of your special day.
Since 2003, Laura Cottril has photographed beautiful moments in the San Francisco Bay area.
Her artistic eye, intuitive creativity and deeply personalized approach combine to create exquisite fine art imagery.
Laura’s photography has been published in Professional Photographer Magazine, Rangefinder Magazine and ProPhoto West.
She also educates other photographers at workshops and speaking engagements nationwide.
Laura lives in Walnut Creek, California.
The portrait experience is as important as the portraits themselves. When you gaze at your portraits on your wall, you will relive that special day and the memories will come flooding back to you.
laura cottril
Degrees & Certifications
MEMBERSHIP
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
- Northern California Professional Photographers, Past President and Member of the Year 2007
Featured in Print
- Professional Photographer Magazine
- Rangefinder Magazine
- ProPhoto West Magazine
Special Projects
- Fundraising for schools with the Portrait Project Charity Program raising over $60,000 for area schools to date.
- Annual photography of Earth Island Brower Youth Award winners for display at the awards event.
- Building your Legacy: Partnering with clients and friends to dissolve roadblocks and create your Photo Legacy with Forever.
Speaking Engagements
- Professional Photographers of America Webinar (PPA)
- PPA Super Monday Instructor
- Northern California Professional Photographers
- Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley
- Professional Photographers of Chico
- Professional Photographers of Santa Clara
- Private Workshops and Mentoring
