Purvi and Rohit at The Wigwam Resort

I'll get back to the rest of my New Orleans trip next week but I couldn't wait another day to share these images!!! Purvi and Rohit's wedding at The Wigwam Resort was spectacular and so colorful. It was a joy to shoot! :0)

Ok, so here's one shot I took and processed it two different ways. I can't decide which is better! I love color but the black and white is so classic and it really makes the henna on her hands stand out. What do you think?








They were so fun!!











and Purvi had the most wonderful smile :0)




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Laura Siivola- Photographer. Organic wedding and portrait photography based in the Phoenix Arizona area.
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Nola- Day One :0)

I haven't had much time to post lately so you'll be seeing a bunch of images all at once! I hope you enjoy them!!

Working for The Windsor Court was awesome! Tara came up with this incredible itinerary that I never would have been able to put together (believe me- I tried!) Day one was jam packed with things to do- wait all the days were packed!!

Off to Cafe du Monde for a beignet and coffee... (OJ for me thanks!)




Walking around and trying to get used to the humidity was crazy, but it worked out great. Bruce and I would see things inside stores that grabbed our attention and went in like insane camera toting tourists! :0P








These alligators were EVERYWHERE!!! (kinda freaky if you ask me) so of course I had to buy my son one!!! ...He's seven and likes freaky haha


Some of my favorite things to do in New Orleans was to watch the craftsmanship going on! Painters, people making masks and there was a cool cigar shop where they made them right in the store- very fun to see :0)



I can't even tell you how many recommendations I got to go to Pat O'Briens!


Hurricane anyone?








And what a perfect way to end the evening of course- listening to a little jazz!





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Laura Siivola- Photographer. Organic photography based in the Phoenix Arizona area.
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Aaaackkk!!

I've been soooo busy! Just got back from the best assignment ever in New Orleans and had a wedding to shoot the day after I got in on Saturday (which was also awesome!) I can't wait to share the images from that one!
And now I'm traveling to Northern Arizona to shoot with Kadie Pangburn! Honestly, I'm a bit crazed but I love it when I'm this busy!

So I'll leave you with a favorite image of mine from the Nola trip and I'll make sure to take you on a day by day account of the fun times! :0)



this is just so 'Nawlins' to me!! :0)


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Laura Siivola- Photographer. Organic photography based in the Phoenix Arizona area.
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kelly!

I had so much fun on Friday! Kelly was so awesome to work with and adorable too!


She just got signed on by a record company and called me up to do a shoot for her new album cover. :0)


We went to The Teeter House for an antique kind of setting. It's a cool tea room that has live Jazz on Saturday nights- very fun. But there was not too much space to work with inside so we decided to walk around and got loads of fun shots outside too!



Now, don't kill me Kelly, but I just had to link this! hehe

Kelly's cousin posted a video of her singing to her grandmother and I think her voice is simply awesome! You've got to check it out! HERE!!!



I think this is my favorite shot of the day!



If you want to hear more of Kelly, here's the 'official' site. Thanks Kelly!!! :0)



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Laura Siivola- Photographer. Organic wedding and portrait photography based in the Phoenix Arizona area.
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My first...

i pod! I know, I know- half of you will laugh because...

"you really don't have an i pod yet?"

and the other half (hi mom!) :0P

"now, what exactly is an i pod?"

It's so silly but I'm excited! I bought one with an LCD so I can play slide shows or movies too. Now I just have to wait for it to get to me!!!

The Birthday Girls!

Yep, it's that time again! My birthday is today (yes, really- tax day!) and my daughters is a mere 4 days later! I've been running around getting crafts for the other birthday girls party- she is so excited!

I snapped this just as we were running out the door this morning :0)


Andy asked what I wanted to do today and I said- go to yoga! I think he wasn't so sure if I was telling the truth or not... (is this one of those super sneaky girl intricacies that I will be mad at him for later?) Nope, I promised him- I really could use a little down time after taxes and life in general catch up with me so frequently :0)

Thursday... karaoke!!!

Rick and Mary

When Rick first called me all I could think of was- what a clever place to get married! On Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake. The ride down was beautiful, winding around the Superstition Mountains. The wildflowers were simply gorgeous!

The guys hung out in the bar while they waited for the girls to arrive. It was overlooking the lake, but they were watching the game and talking about The Simpson's! :0)


Mary was getting ready and Rick was averting his eyes




and they meet...

Mary's brother- just before the ceremony begins

It got dark quickly but it was wonderful outside! How romantic to have your ceremony overlooking the water and your first dance by the glow of the lights.


And I had to save this for last- what a fun cake topper!!! hehe


So congrats Rick & Mary!!!


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Laura Siivola- Photographer. Organic wedding and portrait photography based in the Phoenix Arizona area.
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