Laura Waters Photography

Jasper - 3 months

2009-09-09T17:50:00.000-07:00

Our little precious puppy is growing by leaps and bounds! He's already doubled in size, to our delight and dismay. We finally found a name: Jasper. The meaning? Well, it just sort of suited him. AND, Jasper is the first of twelve precious stones used to build the foundation of the New Jerusalem in the book of Revelation. He's no pure breed, but we think he's quite a treasure. Take a look at these recent pics. As you'll note, he loves to chew. And he has an old man beard. They told us he was a "half Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and half wire-haired Dachshund." What do you think?

The Hinson Puppy

2009-07-12T12:31:00.000-07:00

Tommy and I are the proud parents of a new puppy! We’ve been dying for one for a long time, but with all the traveling we were doing it didn’t seem like the right time. With our big Rwanda trips behind us, we decided now was the moment!

The puppy is a “hybrid”: half long/wire hair Dachshund and half Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We picked him up last night and have yet to name him! Hopefully something brilliant will strike us soon. I mean, have you ever seen a more precious animal??

Hinson's New House

2009-02-20T10:40:00.000-08:00

Our offer on an amazing foreclosure was just accepted by the bank, so we are moving forward with the process of buying our very first home!!! This home is much more than we ever imagined we could find, with a huge amount of space and the potential for a rentable basement, as well as office space on the main level. It's everything we hoped for and more. It's not completely a done deal, as we still have the inspection next week and a 10-day walkaway period, etc, but we are hoping it all works out!!

One note: I used a wide angle lens on these photos so the house appears a bit bigger than it actually is. In fact, it is over 3,000 square feet, which is a minor miracle here in DC, but it's not quite as cavernous as the photos look!

Tim and Lisa: A Capitol Hill Romance

2008-07-20T18:06:00.000-07:00

July 10, 2008--I was blessed to photograph the engagement portrait of my friend Lisa and her fiance Tim. Talk about an easy couple to work with! Lisa can't help but smile all the time, which makes photos so easy!!! Isn't love wonderful? Can't wait for the October wedding!!

Becca and Brent: Austin Perfection

2008-04-30T18:43:00.000-07:00

Becca and Brent got married on, quite literally, the most beautiful weekend ever. The skies were cloudless, the temperature 70 degrees, and the wedding party was GORGEOUS. I mean seriously, have you ever seen a more beautiful bride? I told Becca I was excited to exploit her portrait on my website:) I had such a blast in Austin with everyone in the wedding! Thank you for such a great weekend!

Jenny and Misha: A Courthouse Wedding

2008-04-14T16:52:00.000-07:00

I was so impressed with Jenny and Misha's approach to wedding planning! Keep things simple and focused on what matters: family and friends. And the easiest way there? A courthouse wedding! This was my first courthouse wedding photo experience, and I loved it. I hope more couples plan weddings like this!

Joshua and Raquel--Washington, DC

2008-03-07T14:36:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, Joshua and Raquel were married in Christ our Shepherd church near Eastern Market in DC. It was a gorgeous, blustery day, and I was so proud of both of them for braving the windy outdoors. It paid off, and we got some gorgeous shots! There were so many photos to choose from (I think I took over 1,000!! That might be a record!), but I've picked a few here that were some of my favorites. Thank you, Joshua and Raquel, for letting me be part of your incredible day.

Ruth and Andrew: A Cross Continental Love

2008-01-14T17:12:00.000-08:00

On Saturday I had the privilege of photographing the wedding of Ruth and Andrew on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Although the day got off to a bit of a late start, everything ended up to be gorgeous (even though I had to steal the bride and groom away from reception to finally get some portraits!). This wedding was quite unique--only days after tying the knot, this couple headed for the groom's native land of Australia to make their home. Needless to say, it was an emotional time for all the guests! The ceremony was a bit of a challenge as I wasn't allowed to use flash for any part of the ceremony and I had to stay in the very back of the room! Luckily, thanks to a 1600 ISO and a 300 mm lens, I was able to get the shots I needed. What a beautiful couple--they were a joy to photograph.

A Pianist and Her Greyhounds

2008-01-11T15:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I had the joy of photographing Hilary, a concert pianist studying for her doctorate at Catholic University. We did a variety of poses for her head shot and website photo needs. She is amazing AND gorgeous! But the shoot was multi-purpose: Basel and Flo, Hilary's two rescue greyhounds needed their portraits taken. These dogs are amazingly photogenic...especially when you put them both together. Thankfully, they spent much of the shoot sleeping or lying on top of each other. Dog portraits and head shots: two firsts for me!

A Mountain Wedding--Stephen and Sara

2008-01-09T14:06:00.000-08:00

My husband, Tommy, and I traveled to Knoxville, TN this past weekend to take part in the wedding of one of Tommy's close friends. This was not your typical traditional wedding! All out of town guests stayed together in a charming little lodge, and the ceremony took place outdoors around a huge bonfire. Surrounded by a ring of gorgeous Smoky Mountains, Stephen and Sara walked themselves down the aisle and then lit candles with all who had gathered to witness their vows. At one point during this liturgical wedding, all the parents read special marriage blessings for their children. It was so special! Everyone had a marvelous time, and I think we got some great shots. Enjoy!