Ready.... Set... GO!!

I did a full session today! Yay!! Hope to be up and running next week.

Here are a few of my favs from today. This little boy might as well be one of my children's siblings. He's my babysitter's son and is here with the girls every day. He has the cutest grin. =)

Mark Your Calendars!

My Grand Opening is scheduled for March 10th from 10:00 - 4:00. Don't miss out! More details coming soon...

It has come to this...

Due to my recent bout with kidney cancer & surgery I haven't been able to take pictures in the studio for a while (It's killin' me - my new studio is ready for take-off!). You are now forced to look at snapshots of my children until I'm back at work... which will be very soon. =)

Here's my baby Clara mastering the use of a fork at 17 months.

In Recovery

Well, my surgery is behind us, and I'm short a kidney and a gall bladder, but you'd never know it. The doctors seem very pleased with my progress and I am feeling better every day. Hope to be taking pictures in no time! Thanks to all of you who have sent well-wishes, said prayers, brought food, and sent cards. I am overwhelmed by your kindness.

I'm well enough now to have the laptop with me in bed, so I'm now beginning to work on orders that have come in while I was "down and out". Please continue to be patient with me as I recover, and I'll be back to full swing in no time!

Jackson is ONE!!!

I cannot believe it.



Here's a summary of how he felt about his shoot today:

More cute pics to follow.

Just a reminder...

I'm going in for surgery on Thursday, so if you want your order to be placed this week, please have it to me by Tuesday. I'll be in the hospital for 3-4 days, and then in recovery for a couple of weeks, so after Tuesday, service might not be as prompt as usual.

Thanks for understanding!

Expressions

Don't they just melt your heart? =)

Mommy & Daddy's ray of sunshine...

There's something about this first shot that I just LOVE. I love the intimacy you can feel when you look at it. This little man was so very precious. His eyes were just gorgeous!

More Birthday Fun!

My session with little M went so well! She was in such a great mood through all the clothing changes, backdrop changes, etc. It's so exciting to have been in business long enough that I'm having children come back at new stages in their lives for more pictures. I so much enjoy getting to meet these families and see the children grow right before my eyes.

Cuteness Overload

A few of the cutie patooties I've photographed lately. Aren't they precious?!!

More Maternity Photos

I'm having so much fun photographing all these expecting mommies lately! This is my dear friend, Lana. She found out she was expecting a month before going through an IVF procedure. God is so good!

They're having a baby!

These are friends of mine... can't wait to meet their sweet little baby boy!

Precious Baby Blues...

I have taken this little boys pictures before, and he made an impression on me because he was just SO adorable! He now has a precious baby sister who is just as sweet! Check out their beautiful blue eyes!

Life Needs Pictures

My studio is coming along! The new floor is going to start being laid today, and then I have to wrap up a few things like permits, furniture, etc. =)

However, I'm going to be putting off my "Grand Opening" until March, and I will keep everyone posted on the date. I found out last week that I have a tumor on my kidney and was told this week that there is a 97% chance that it's malignant. I will be going in the next week or so for surgery that will require a recovery time of 4-6 weeks.

The first thing I was moved to get done when I found out I could possibly have cancer was to take individual pictures with each of my girls. Sure, my girls are some of the most photographed children around. I have a lot of precious pictures of my daughters that I will treasure forever - but I'm always on the "taking" end of the camera. It was important to me to have pictures of me WITH my children. It's something I know they'll treasure in the future and if something were to happen to me, it's something I want them to have. Not to say anything will happen. My prognosis is excellent, and I don't forsee any problems - but when someone sits you down and tells you you have cancer, it makes you stop and think.

I set my lights up and put my camera on a tripod, and my mom came over and graciously took pictures of me with my girls, my husband, and my family. These pictures are a reminder to me of why I am a photographer and what an important job I have to preserve such special memories and treasures for the families I come in contact with. Please enjoy the slideshow of my family & hug your babies extra tight tonight!

http://lauraodom.photosite.com/Family/

Motherhood

This new mother-to-be is absolutely radiant! Best wishes, A, on the remainder of your pregnancy! I can't wait to do newborn pictures! =)

Happy Birthday Zoey!

This little one was such an adorable child! She was MUCH happier this time around than the last time I photographed her - when we tried sticking her in the lap of some strange bearded man in a red suit!

It's official!

Today I signed a contract to lease out space for a studio! My new address will be 5001 W. Broadway, Suite B in Pearland (in the same building as Jim Mercer's Farmer's Insurance agency). I am so excited about this new expansion of my business, and have lots of great things in store! After some initial time of getting things in order, I will be scheduling a GRAND OPENING that you won't want to miss ~ lots of giveaways! Be sure to read the blog for updates on upcoming dates.

Thank You!!!

To all of my wonderful clients who have made this such an awesome year for me, I want to give a special note of thanks. Trusting me to capture the precious moments & expressions of your loved ones is something I consider a great honor. Many of you have referred your friends and family to me, and that makes me feel so good to know that you like my work enough to send me more business! And speaking of business - wow! What a year. Some big EXCITING changes are in the works right now. I am just dying to share... but the dotted line has not been officially signed yet... look for that news SOON! :) 2007 is sure to be a great year as well.

I will not be working Dec. 24th-27th, nor on Dec. 30th. Feel free to leave messages/emails during that time and I will answer them as soon as I get back. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Snapshots with Santa Slideshow!

We had so much fun at our Snapshots with Santa event!

View the slideshow HERE & tell me how you like it!

Siblings...

Cutie Pies!

Unconventional

What turns a location session into lots of fun? A Harley of course! This family was a blast!!

More Good-lookin' Families

Double the Cuteness!

Don't miss voting in my new photo contest! I've had the opportunity to take photos for several sets of twins this past month. Thought it would be fun to showcase them!

Vote HERE!

Only 8 Days left...

until Christmas! Wow! November and December have just FLOWN by!. Guess I should start shopping. I've been so crazy busy with pictures, that I haven't had time for much else. Things are beginning to slow down, though, so hopefully I can do some catching up on the blog and share with you some of the fun pictures I've been taking! And because I now understand what that last-minute-shopping is all about, I'm offering a procrastinator's special!

***Purchase a Laura Odom Photography gift certificate between Dec. 17th and December 25th and receive a 15% discount off its face value!***

Just mention that you read it on the blog to receive your discount. Happy Last Minute Shopping!!