These pups are looking for their forever homes! If you or someone you know is interested in fostering or adopting one of these precious pups please contact linda@lovinliferescue.org or visit http:www.puppylove-lovecats.org for more information.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
My High School Senior Thesis: 1997
Lately I have been reading a lot about blogging. Why we blog, the purpose of a blog and the meaning behind "the blog." What I found is that these photography blogs or any blog for that matter are all personal reflections of it's creator. The writer, the critique, the sports enthusiast and of course the photographer.
I rarely blog about myself and in the course of looking through a old box I found my senior thesis from high school. A collection of silver-gelatin photographs accompanied by a brief synopses of each image. Back then this was a awarding winning collection that helped me get into Ohio University but now it makes me giggle and laugh. The photos presented in the portfolio seem so mediocre. Some over-exposed, some under-exposed. The lighting has much to be desired and some are just to hilarious for words. I guess what caught me about this is that the writing seems to be brilliant and quite inspirational. At 17, I was ready for anything. The world was my oyster. But as the years have passed and I have dappled in every aspect of the business I find myself back where I started. Telling stories and capturing moments. I feel the same way about my photography now as I did fourteen years ago. Of course my technique has just gotten better. A lot better. But I am still expressing myself as a artist, capturing moments as they unfold and enjoying every moment of it.
Below are a few excerpts from the thesis: "A Photographic Collection In Writing" By Laura Witherow. May 1997. A constant reminder of why I love what I do.
- I take photographs for the mere joy of making a personal statement about my world. I do not usually have my camera on hand at the exact moment that I wish I did, but I shoot what I know best: my enviornment, my friends and my way of life. As a whole my photos are optimistic. Beauty, personal relationships, love and friendship seem to interest me more than criticism, protest and ugliness. I work best with the simple traditional themes that surround me.
- As a photographer I am clearly present, but less as a intruder than a silent celebrant.
- The pictures on these pages beguile one with their realness and simplicity, for they have all the freshness of snapshots. They tell of things we have all known and experienced. We share the excitement and beauty, joy and abandonment and the strength two people find in each other. Some remind us of a familiar joy, others recall a forgotten sadness. But all are lit with a tenderness that asks our own response.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
BRIDES CHOICE AWARD 2011: WeddingWire.com
I am pleased to say that Weddingwire.com has given us the Brides Choice Award for 2011! This award is based on client reviews from the past year! Attached is the press release announcing the award!
Thank you to all our past clients that have written such wonderful reviews about their wedding photography!
Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.
Laura Witherow Photography stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Laura Witherow Photography for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”
We are happy to announce that Laura Witherow is among the very best Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.
For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
DROP. DEAD. GORGEOUS. { The Valentines Day Special }
I am pleased to announce, "Drop. Dead. Gorgeous." The studios first valentines day boudoir special. This is the perfect opportunity to give your special someone that unexpected gift that he never saw coming!
I am now accepting reservations for private studio sessions. These two hour photo sessions include up to 4 wardrobe changes, complimentary champagne and wine, private online proofing as well as 5 5x7 prints along with the 5 digital files.
Have some friends that may be interested as well? Let's set up a bigger session and make it a party!
I will be happy to answer any questions that you have about doing a boudoir session. These sessions are FUN! It is my job to make you feel relaxed, comfortable and beautiful. I will do whatever it takes to make that happen. If your nervous, bring a friend. She can help you with wardrobe decisions and can be great support.
To schedule your session and to find out about rates, please contact laura@laurawitherow.com 773.853.5606
Click Here To View Photographs From Previous Boudoir Sessions
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Trisha + Tad | Teaser!
Trisha and Tad decided that they wanted to do their engagement shoot last week, outside!
We were all freezing but I captured some great moments. I love the ones of them in the middle of Michigan Avenue with all the holiday lights, a classic Chicago shot...
Monday, November 1, 2010
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