We're moving.

I've decided to change the name of my blog to Boots & Bows Photography (<---click that). It's going to be a crazy busy transition so just be patient with me! You'll love it when I'm done!

:) I'm also working on a new header. This is temporary. 

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The Jordan's

I always have a blast with my clients, but these clients take the cake. They are so much fun and know how to work the camera. Ansley & Ally are so precious, if you can't already tell. I've had the pleasure of watching this family grow & it's pretty amazing. On a different note, I've started using Photoshop a lot more and I think I'm getting a little better. Sorry Lightroom, but we're going to have to take a break. :) I hope you enjoy these as much as I did taking & editing them!

60 Things About Me! :D

1. I'm really bored at work. (no facebook, no tv & everyone is asleep)
2. I don't like kraft macaroni & cheese, but I will eat velveeta.
3. I am impatient. 
4. I change my hair style and color way too much.
5. I'm sick a lot. 
6. I could eat chicken wings, spaghetti & sushi everyday. 
7. I strongly dislike winter or temperatures below 68.
8. I am obsessed with Hunter boots and want a pair in every color and print.
9. I am incredibly sarcastic. 
10. I cannot live with out chap-stick.
11. I'm an Auburn fan! WDE!
12. I rarely eat sweets.
13. I love thunderstorms.
14. I could fall asleep to crickets chirping every night.
15. I am terrified of bridges, birds, and things that fly. (ladybugs and moths?!)
16. I do not like to obey the rules.
17. Anyone who can make me laugh fascinates me.
18. I really do like to play in the rain.
19. During my drivers test, I parallel parked with ease, but couldn't back in to save my life.
20. I have 5 tattoos and want more.
21. I really like to sing, but probably shouldn't do it around anyone. unless they have hearing problems.
22. I prefer the toilet paper roll off the top & I will change it if it isn't on there correctly.
23. I cannot handle repetitive noises. (blinkers, alarm clocks, etc.)
24. My feet and hands are tiny. 
25. I love me some bacon.
26. I love being in love.
27. I swear too much.
28. I hate being tickled.
29. If my sister and I weren't sisters, we probably wouldn't be friends.
30. I love to fold laundry, but putting it up really sucks.
31. I hate noise waking me up.
32. If I don't get enough sleep, I turn into Satan.
33. If I am hungry and I don't eat quick enough, I turn into Satan.
34. & the combo of 31 & 32 is NOT GOOD!
35. I had to sit in silent lunch in 2nd Grade for flinging peas & corn across the lunch room with my spork.
36. I love scary movies. 
37. I love to fish. 
38. I am addicted to online shopping.
39. I love antiques. lovelovelove!
40. I am so grateful for my best friend, Molly.
41. Some people think I'm funny.
42. I love to help people.
43. I can lie pretty good.
44. I will never understand how a GPS works. I understand the concept, but how does it know!?
45. I don't like cats.
46. I hold up my hands to determine left from right.
47. Stupid people drive me insane.
48. I love to talk in a British accent.
49. I am a crafty little shit.
50. I hate mornings.
51. I'm an emotional roller coaster lately.
52. I always assume the worst. That way I don't get let down.
53. I love beer. I'm not sorry.
54. I enjoy napping. ALL THE TIME.
55. I wear rain boots when it's sunny.
56. I love my cowboy boots too.
57. I hate talking on the phone, but do it for a living.
58. I am a little dyslexic. 
59. I am not cut out for the city life.
60. I have a terrible memory.

For Leslie..

Tomorrow my little, bitty baby sister will be a senior in high school. Yes, I said senior. in. high school!! The little, bitty baby sister that created a new, big family for me and my previously single mom. The same little, bitty sister that stole ALL of the attention away from fabulous little, bitty me. The same little, bitty sister that ran away from home nearly a year ago, for three whole weeks and made me experience feelings that I do not wish on anyone. Not knowing where she was for three weeks killed me. I cried at least 10 times a day. I thought she was gone forever, but the day we drove to North Carolina to get her was pure bliss. Except for the falling asleep driving thing. No matter how much she pisses me off, she's my sister, the only one I've got and I am thankful. I've hit her, bit her, pushed her, stole her barbies and babies, cussed her, and hated her guts, but I truly love that little butthead more than life itself.

Leslie : You little brat. I wish you all of the success and happiness in the world. I hope you reach every goal you set for yourself and never sell yourself short. Make you happy, even though the decision may not make me happy. It's your choice and I back you 110%. I will always be your big sister and will always worry about the decisions you make and will be here to catch you when you fall. Good luck this year. I love you! 

Kameron | Newborn

Well, I finally accomplished one task that I've been trying to accomplish for quite sometime, a newborn photo shoot. After shadowing Shauna Veasey, I've learned so much about the entire process. Shauna is genius, her work is effortless, even though she may not agree. She is a natural, no doubt. 

My model, Ms. Kameron, is a friend of mines daughter. She has a big brother, Trent, who melts my heart! Anyway, I invited my sister to tag along with me & I believe she is bad luck. Kameron's mom talked her up to being a baby who slept, all the time. Well she didn't, until my sister left & she slept until she returned. Bad Luck Leslie!! I cannot wait to take more newborn photos in the future. They are very time consuming, but totally worth it.


Meet Kameron

Wednesday, please hurry.

So a few weeks ago I got the opportunity to shadow an amazing photographer during one of her newborn shoots. Wow is all I can say. Shauna, you make it look like a breeze and you are seriously terrific at what you do. Well, Wednesday I have a newborn shoot, a practice one just to see if I can do it. I'm flipping excited! :D Wish me luck!

Also, I've been thinking of changing the name of my business. I'm not going to be Lauren Thrower forever, or at least I hope not. Eh, who knows. I have no idea what I'd change the name to. Ideas are welcome!