by Laura Cottril | Oct 31, 2014 | Charity, Children, Family Portraits, Portraits
I love it when the stars align. I often have magical circumstances that I’ve come to call the Triple-Crown. A beautiful location, stunning weather and a wonderful family. When planning my client’s portrait we were talking about locations that were special...
by Laura Cottril | Oct 22, 2014 | Charity, Fundraising, Inspiration, Personal, Portraits
I wish I had the right words to express the wonderment and awe I feel after attending the Earth Island Brower Youth Awards last night! For the fourth year I had the extreme privilege to photograph the youth winner portraits. They feel like I am giving them something,...
by Laura Cottril | Aug 10, 2014 | Business, Charity, Children, Family Portraits, Fundraising, Portraits
It all began in Kindergarten. Well, my first son’s Kindergarten. As a parent of young children I was passionate to make a difference for the place where my children would spend most of their days for the next nine years. I was new to the school community and I...
by Laura Cottril | Apr 15, 2014 | Charity, Family Portraits, Inspiration, Personal, Video
This project isn’t about making images. It’s not about creating the world’s largest camera. It’s about doing what you love. If you had been searching your whole life for something you love, what would you be willing to sacrifice?” ~Ian...
by Laura Cottril | Nov 7, 2013 | Charity, Personal, Portraits
“Anything you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” Goethe The Brower Youth Awards is a cause that is close to my heart. When I was in high school I wanted to Save the Whales. In my speech class I gave a...
by Laura Cottril | Apr 25, 2013 | Charity
I’ve been struggling for the words to define my feelings on this subject ever since it happened. I’m not sure if I only just noticed it at this level and if it’s always been there. The Pleasant Hill Elementary Education Foundation (PHEEF) auction...
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