Alex / Family

Recently, a group of siblings wanted a shoot to have photos to give to their mom as a Christmas gift. Good kids, in my opinion. They were great subjects since they laughed the whole time, except when I asked them to hug and the brother said, "we're not that kind of family." Each shoot has its own challenge I guess ;-)

Sisters

A lovely family with adorable girls got their photos taken right before Thanksgiving - and the weather held admirably considering what a wet, awful fall we've had. I was so pleased to get to take the whole family outside.

These two sisters have incredibly beautiful eyes in very expressive faces. Taking their photo was a joy :-)

Jon / Malory

I did a shoot recently at Lake Eureka in Eureka, Illinois.  It was part a family session complete with mom, dad, adorable toddler, and too-cute puppy... and it was also part maternity shoot because they are now expecting a son for themselves and brother for their little girl.  

It was crisp fall weather, beautiful scenery, and a really wonderful family.

Emily's Trash the Dress in Chicago

I met up with a friend in Chicago to shoot a long awaited Trash the Dress session.  Emily recently celebrated a Catholic mass second ceremony... but with her one and only husband =). She lived in the city and studied sculpture at University of Illinois, Chicago during their romance and the early days of their marriage.  So this seemed the right way to celebrate how far she's come.

 

Mike & Julie, in preparation

My most recent wedding was a blast.  The guys were in kilts, the girls were having a lot of fun, the church was located in an historic theater, and everyone was pretty much up for anything.  It was a photographer's dream.  Sure, it was raining in the morning.  We just worked with it and got some really cute photos in the process.

All images copyright Laura Meador Photography 2009

Mike & Julie, the girls

Mike & Julie, the wingmen

This was such a fun group!  These guys were completely secure in their kilts - I got them to run around, jump, do some Braveheart moves.  They were definitely not afraid to show a little leg =)