by Laura Cottril | Nov 24, 2014 | Children, Family Portraits, Portraits
When we met, we looked at Pinterest. So many beautiful portraits posted on Pinterest. Beautiful locations, clothing ideas and posing styles were murmured over. Months in advance we met and dreamed and made plans. Our day came and we wandered around the Presidio,...
by Laura Cottril | Nov 24, 2014 | Children, Family Portraits, Portraits
I recently heard a story on NPR about what happens to your body when you are in the zone. They say that when you are in the zone, the reason you are so focused and performing at your peak is because other parts of your brain have turned down in their functioning. In...
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 9, 2014 | Children, Family Portraits
“Thanks so much…memories are so much of who we are.” This summer, my family traveled back to our Iowa roots for a family reunion and to give my mom a chance to check up on her four brothers. Our cousins so generously hosted seven of us in their home...
by Laura Cottril | Aug 28, 2014 | Business, Children, Displays, Family Portraits, Inspiration, Portraits, Video
It all started with a dream. I’ve photographed this beautiful family since the first born was five days old. Now they have a new little sunshine in the family. My role as documentarian is an extreme honor with the added bonus of a beautiful friendship grown from...
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...
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