Here are a few faves from the small Think-Spring shoot we did last month! I hope this inspires you to think COLOR and fun accessories to your wedding day. Don’t be afraid of a red scooter getaway car!
And yes, there was still snow on the ground for this one:)
And a fun shot of Emily getting ready!
The team:
Kara Kaufman – wardrobe styling
Leanna Murphey – hair stylist
Lauryn Byrdy (me!) – photography
I promise she’s intense, hard core, ripped and all those things you want in a trainer. But she’s also a lot of fun which is why I thought this would be the BEST preview for all of you : )
I think being a senior rep is more than you getting free photos, discounts, or freebees (or me giving those to you, from my perspective). I’m selective about who I choose. Here’s why: My name is attached to your brand. We collaborate to make a statement about who you are and that’s an exciting thing to take into your senior year. I want seniors that want that! During OUR session, expect to laugh, yell, jump, skate, swim, flip…whatever it is you do. I’ll set up the experience and you show me how it’s done! The most attention is put toward wardrobe and location. I have an ultra talented wardrobe, make-up and hair stylist that will join us during our consult to discuss all things hair (guys too…you want to look rockin as well), the look, what to wear and how to wear it. These aren’t glamour shots. You’re a lifestyle model. And you might sweat a little while you play. But expect a fun and noisy photo shoot. My team can get a little rowdy. The goal: you leave with a portfolio of images that without a doubt SCREAMS you. Your friends will be jealous yours are already done and so cool ; )
Anyone interested in rep’ing as a Lauryn Byrdy Photography Lifestyle Senior, please take the survey below and follow the instructions at the end. Only 3-4 seniors will be selected and a face-to-face consult will be scheduled to begin planning your photoshoot. All sessions will take place at the end of April/beginning of May to allow at least 2 weeks to share photos with friends before school lets out. Please do not apply if you cannot meet that timeline.
Not interested in rep’ing? That’s ok! It’s time to schedule your son or daughter’s lifestyle session now, anyway. Investment begins at $250. A range of collections are offered to meet your needs. Please email me to set up a consult to build your senior portfolio package and meet the team! laurynbyrdy@gmail.com
I’ve had many calls and emails about booking fall sessions. Many have booked already but I’m assuming (based on the wild number of sessions from last fall) that MAAAANY of you haven’t thought that far ahead yet : ) Well, it’s not too early to plan it. I promise! Sunday thru Friday slots are still open, with shoot times within 2 hrs of sunrise or sunset. I’ll work on a date and time with you when as you schedule, as well as plan our follow-up call to discuss wardrobe (very important!) and location. I’m excited to see all of you again and meet some of the new little ones that have joined your family!!!
Now, on to the photos! Yet another fun session with adorable kids. I’m a lucky lady ; ) This shoot was in October near Galloway, Ohio.
These are some of my favorite pieces from the NAWN fashion show today! More pics of the entire event to come.
**NOTE: I know you all come here for the photos, which there will be plenty! But please, if you don’t mind, read this post. Then visit the site links. And please be in prayer for this family. Thank you:) **
It’s a strange thing to be so excited to meet a new client’s family and so deeply saddened at the same time because of the circumstance. This is how I felt the week of March 1. Sarah contacted me after being introduced through a friend and asked if I could shoot a session for her family. Her middle child, 6 year old Faith, had just (and I mean literally 2 weeks earlier) been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given about 6 months to live. After hearing the news, I went to Faith’s carebridge site to learn more. I cried. And cried more. And read entries out loud to Matt while crying. I didn’t know Faith at the time but a close friend and client, Kelli, has a 6 year old girl and I just put them in the same place. I imagined Kelli going through this and couldn’t bare the thought. I prayed so hard that night that God would heal and comfort little Faith and put her in great spirits for our upcoming session so they could have happy and wonderful memories to take home forever!
Then came my friends. I told Kelli the story. She was in. Anything to help, and committed to being there to do make-up. Then told Leanna, and she rescheduled clients so she could be there to do hair for the shoot. I told Kara and she dropped plans and picked up some fun things to bring to the shoot and spent time hanging out. Then I was connected with Bryan F through my friend Amy C to help shoot and take video. Lastly, Amy Parrish (who, at the time, I had never met) offered her studio for us to use to stay out of the cold! Praise God for this incredibly willing group of friends.
March 6th was the big day! The ladies + Bryan showed up to get things rollin. We had Faith’s favorite singer, Taylor Swift, blasting in the background. It was fun, loud, and colorful in that studio!
Right off the bat, Faith seemed to be a little upset (her mom warned me about this). But we continued with make-up hoping for the happiness to come…
When Faith’s make-up was done, we were so excited for her to see herself in the mirror. But we certainly weren’t prepared for what happened. Here is how Sarah described it on her blog:
“One moment from the shoot sticks out in my mind that just utterly broke my heart in two. One I will not forget. Faith is very self conscious. She has not looked in a mirror since the day we entered the hospital. When we handed her the mirror she put her head back a little with no expression on her face and tears just start rolling down her beautiful little cheeks. She did not want to tell me what is wrong, but finally I got it out of her and she said “Mommy, I am fat.” My heart hurt so much for her. Her face is very swollen and she has gained a lot of weight due to steroids. We all told her that she looks so amazing and she is not fat, but very swollen from steriods.”
My heart sank. This was a tough moment on the entire group.
In the emotion of the day, Bryan (shown below) brought out a little something for Faith to enjoy.
…A polaroid camera! And the funny story here is that Faith had JUST asked me why my photos didn’t come out of the camera when I shot.
After the reveal, the next 30 minutes looked like this…
And because of that little camera, we started getting smiles like this…
The rest of the shoot went much better! We captured some special moments with the family….
…which was such a blessing. I knew the Faith we were with at the beginning was not the real Faith. It just took some time to settle in.
And as Faith’s energy was winding down after a few hours of shooting, Trinity’s was still goin strong:)
We called it a day and started packing up the clothes, accessories, make-up, and yummy cupcakes. And as Sarah led her family to the car, we snagged one quick pic with Faith:)
If you haven’t met them, these are the girls I work with almost daily. Clockwise, Kara, top left (wardrobe/set stylist), me of course to the right of Faith, Kelli (make-up artist), Leanna in green (hair stylist). I’m so glad to have them. This shoot could not have happened without their energy. I’m so grateful. And thanks a million to Bryan for dropping everything to shoot with me that day. The picture you see above was taken by Bryan!
Sarah wrote this on the blog recently:
“Today was filled with many tears and lots of pain, but more than anything thankfulness that she is breathing and is close to me. I love you God for letting me have her today. Please bless us with many more days together. And God if it is not too much to ask please heal her, so that I don’t have to miss her.”
I can’t begin to understand the pain she is going through. But something came to me after shooting that day. A song. One of my favorite songs, “how he loves” by John Mark McMillian, also performed by The David Crowder Band. It’s so comforting to know that no matter what we’re dealing with, what crazy things come our way that seem to shake the ground below us, that God has a strong and steadfast love for us. He’s consistent. He won’t fail us or leave us. If you’ve never heard the song, please listen to it real quick. It’s not long. The message is so strong and written by him the morning after his best friend was killed in a car accident.
Sarah, your family is in my prayers as well as the prayers of many friends of mine. I believe in miracles.
To make a donation to Faith’s family, go here.
Please continue to follow Faith’s journey and pray for their family.
I’m getting a bit out of order with my posts but I have been dying to share this one!
You’ve heard me talk about Leanna a few times in reference to hair styling for a majority of my shoots. Brides want to use her for their gorgeous and creative ‘do’s on their wedding day (and ladies, sorry it doesn’t work to just say “make me look like you”). Well, this pretty lady just got engaged!!! I was more than thrilled when she asked me to shoot her wedding and we immediately started talking themes for their engagement shoot. One of Leanna and Ryan’s first dates was at the Book Loft in German Village. It was simple, yet meaningful. That’s what we wanted from this session. I’m only posting a couple shots from inside because I REALLY want to get to the outdoor shots!
I’m telling you, they had NO trouble pullin a little PDA out in a small corner on the top floor 
Faves are split between this one…..
….and the one on the right…..
We couldn’t get enough of this clock. It felt like London…or Paris.
Ladies, meet Ryan. He’s unavailable.
BEA-U-TI-FUL Leanna.
ok i lied. This is a 3rd fave.
I’m learning how to edit down. Less shot with more impact. LEARNING> meaning there are 50 more I wish I could have shown you. But these are the faves
YAY FOR A FRIDAY WEDDING JUNE!!!!!!!!
I managed to sneak away with Amy Parrish to shoot the downtown scene. Here’s a bokeh and fisheye vegas for you…
{each image you see here is available for sale if you’re interested! Sizes: 12×18, 16×24 and 20×30. Email me for print pricing and shipping}
Quick note to let you know I’m out of the office until Thursday, attending the annual WPPI conference in Las Vegas. A first for both Vegas and WPPI, for me! I can’t wait to come home and dump my brain!
If you have an immediate need, shoot me and email then follow-up via text message or voicemail. If it can wait, I promise you’ll hear from me later in the week!
Ok, here’s my start at the new title format for the blog. My new cute header starts the statement….”A little bird told me…” and then the post title finishes it. I know…adorable (all carrie’s idea)
These are just a few shots of *some* of the spring dresses you’ll find at Lottie Da!
Wardrobe: Lottie Da – Clintonville Ohio