We made the cut for Photobooth Supply Co's WPPI 2016 highlight video! I just found this gem online and at :34 we might also strut our penthouse pillow fight skills! Click image to check out the video! :)
FEATURED WEDDING | John + Lauren Destination Wedding | Bisbee, Arizona
John + Lauren's small destination wedding in Bisbee, Arizona is being featured on INTIMATE WEDDINGS this week! IntimateWeddings.com is the #1 go-to wedding site for planning a small wedding! Go here to see the full feature!
Go HERE to see the rest of the feature and HERE to see some of the behind the scenes story :)
Some sweet words from the bride: We hired Laura K. Moore of LKM Photography to capture the whole day, and we wanted to truly enjoy seeing our guests and enjoy our time with them, without seeing a bunch of cameras instead of their faces! It was great and I felt like our guests were really present with us, in every moment instead of being distracted by phones and cameras. And can I just give a shout out to my photographer Laura?! She is AMAZING! She caught moments that I don’t think anyone else even noticed. She is a true artist. Hands down the best wedding photographer out there! She blended herself right in and it didn’t feel like we were at a photo shoot. She made sure we kept the intimate vibe flowing throughout the entire day. // Thank you so much John + Lauren!! Congrats on the feature!
LKM - who we are and why | Meet LKM | personal
It's a new year and we are continuing to build, develop, and refine the voice, message and trajectory of LKM STUDIOS. We rewrote our "about page", broke it into two parts--"Meet Laura" and "LKM Philosophy." We are excited about the sweet stories we have yet to share from last year and are particularly stoked about what this year has in store!
Click on the links above to read about who LKM is and the approach we have towards photography, our clients, the culture of our studio and the life we aim to pursue holistically! Thanks for stopping by! | LKM
ANNOUNCING: LKM STUDIOS, a new Associate and a letter that started it all....
So it's time. We're making it official. Laura K Moore Photography is growing. We'd like to introduce you to a part of LKM that is going to be a bit of a game-changer. I'm beside myself--completely, utterly stoked.
Here is a little bit of history...
photo by Trevor Crosby | LKM STUDIOS
Back in October 2014 LKM had reached it's ceiling. We had capped out in availability and were turning down weddings and sessions due to limited availability and personal capacity.
photo by Trevor Crosby | LKM STUDIOS
At the same time I had seen a local photographer's work sprinkle across my facebook feed and I'd swoon. He could deliver these epic shots in weddings that were breathtaking. I wanted to watch him work though. In my book of humble standards, quality of image must not trump the quality of client experience. Could he connect, direct, develop rapport, maintain trust, make his clients laugh? So when Trevor Crosby asked me to second shoot with him I took the opportunity to watch him work..... And his couple laughed. The bridal party was comfortable. The guys were at ease. He covered the story and everybody hugged him and his amazing assistant (cough) wife at the end of the night. SOLD. :)
photo by Trevor Crosby | LKM STUDIOS
So then we talked. I asked him what he loved most about photography. What part of the process of being a business owner resonated most and what did not. I had remembered, in times past, conversations about back-end stuff not being favorite -- the marketing, blogging, contract writing, etc. I grinned. This entire last year has been a calculated process of developing a succinct backend workflow process that can help us be more on our game. We've also been researching different modes of marketing that resonate most with our local and destination audiences. We have been watching the trends and meeting with vendors and asking questions about industry trends and tools. And folks, we are still in the midst of a maturing stage, but it was time to sit in front of this photographer whom I had grown to respect and ask him a big question...would you be willing to be part of LKM STUDIOS.
We talked more. A lot. Multiple occasions. He was intuitive and cautious but we were both beginning to get excited. And finally we found ourselves, with our spouses, facing a contract. Here is the opening to the contract--a letter of anticipation and thankfulness to Trevor:
photo by Trevor Crosby | LKM STUDIOS
Trevor,
Respected magic-maker, craft-developer, artist and friend,
You have been asked to be part of LKM Studios because of your expertise in technical artistry, ease of communication, gracious demeanor, love for the craft and love for people. I hope and pray that this is only the beginning of something both life-giving and incredibly fun and rewarding for both of us.
photo by Trevor Crosby | LKM STUDIOS
I anticipate a lot of laughter and excitement. I anticipate a sense of “team” that attracts people to our brand. I anticipate camaraderie, brainstorming, dreaming, challenging, sharing, bearing burdens and encouraging each other.
I am pumped.
I am nervous.
I am giddy with ambition and tangible possibility.
photo by Trevor Crosby | LKM STUDIOS
But first and foremost…I am honored that you are willing to come and shoot for LKM STUDIOS. I am proud to have you part of this team!
Sincerely,
Laura K Moore
Executive Photographer & CEO
photo by Trevor Crosby | LKM STUDIOS
So this is our preliminary announcement.... we will be rolling out a few more details and 'the way things will be' regarding this LKM STUDIOS thing and probably a few with FAQs and sassy answers. For right now, here are 3 clarifying points:
- I, Laura, am still shooting, just capping my number of weddings and portraits each month.
- Trevor is now an LKM photographer. His name will still be attached to his work and he will still be sharing highlights of his work but his clients are LKM couples and his work under the LKM Studios logo.
- Our goal is to not diminish his work nor reduce the the high quality and energy of the LKM brand. We also aim to serve our clients well, offer more options and availability, and will strive to strengthen a comprehensive portfolio as 2 photographers sharpen each other! CHEERS! | LKM
photo by Trevor Crosby | LKM STUDIOS
So this is Trevor. And his serious face....
and this is Trevor, one of his precious dogs Marty, and his silly lighthearted self. :)
Welcome to the LKM team Trevor!
LKM in SEDONA | "Behind the Scenes"
updated our behind the scenes blog today! a few highlights about last month's trip to Sedona for a shnazzy bridal show! click picture below!
me, nicky and corrie (#lkmwooteam) celebrating one of the best bridal shows we've ever done!
A Birthday Surprise | PERSONAL
Sharing some "behind the scenes" snapshots from my personal life last weekend... :)
That one time a couple girlfriends surprised me with a night away...
Christe, Hope & I | Girl time
New Site. New Brand. Sweet GiveAway!
To celebrate the launch of the new website,
I'm throwing a giveaway contest!
It's easy. really, It is easy. Here is the "How," the "What," and the "When."
HOW: Answer a question & do a Facebook like-dance and you get points towards one of three prizes. There is a TRICK *ahem, once you're done with the question and Facebook portion you will have the chance to earn more points...
...Follow Me on Twitter, Tweet about the give-away, Facebook Shout-out
Remember, points equals good. You want more points. Except Calorie points, those are bad
WHAT: Three prizes, three winners.
- First Place wins a $500 LKM Signature Wedding Photography Credit
- Second Place wins an LKM Signature Mini Session Gift Certificate
- Third Place wins a $50 LKM Print or Session Gift Certificate
WHEN: You have till Friday, March 21st Midnight to get your points. Results will be announced the following day, Saturday.
LKM in SoCal!
{Laura K Moore Photography | Southern California Mini Portrait Sessions | March 22 & 25}
It's True! We are comin' to town. I'm even bringing babies (for grandparents), my sis-in-law (for bonding) and stylist (for my bomb clients). I have 1 more slots open: monday morning the 25th. :D Eeks! Ready set go! | LKM
ANNOUNCING: Back-to-School September Portrait Specials
DILKS Pt. 1 | Proudly Patriotic | Tucson Family Photographer
{Dilks Family Portrait Session | June 2012 | Davis-Monthan Air Force Base | Tucson, AZ}
Mariby found me online as she 'searched the snot' (slight paraphrase of how she described her photographer hunt) for a family portrait photographer. I had yet to shoot on base and was THRILLED to hear of her different ideas with red, white and blue and her desire to capture her little girl's 1st year. Both Mariby & Ken beam with pride to be an air force family! | lkm
