Wednesday, March 10, 2010
I can’t believe I never blogged this picture! This is our son…giving me the look that every photographer dreads. The “put that damn camera away mom!” look. hahaha. D went through this stage too. Now, she asks me to take her pictures, so I will hold onto the hope that Luke will be at that stage soon. For now…I’m still going to take his photo, the results just may show his temper more than his charm. But that’s all a part of who Luke is, and I’m one lucky mama with the skills to capture him in all his moments, even the ‘not so’ happy ones.
Quick reminder…. still looking for a few 2011 senior reps. If you have a student who will graduate in 2011, or even if you know of one, send me an email or give me a call. This is too good of an opportunity to pass up! 
laurambenitz@yahoo.com 816-676-8054
FYI: I will be holding a spring mini day April 17. More details to come but mark your calendar now. The mini day is going to be full of vintage country with barns, fields, skirts, cowboy hats and parasols.
I have a request to all of my readers and friends. I delayed a bit in offering this up, as I wasn’t quite sure what to say. Yes, I have been faced with tragedy, I have seen the affects of damaging storms and my husband is currently deployed. Even having first hand experience with these, I couldn’t quite put together the words for this post. I think people are amazing! I want to find the good in each and every individual that I come into contact with. But when an individual goes one step further and gives selflessly, asking nothing in return, that person becomes a hero.
This is just what Justin of Amelia Lyon photography has done. I have been a follower of their blog and admirer of their work for some time now. But I was in awe of the story and images Justin has to show from his recent trip to Haiti. You must read his story! If anything, the images alone will speak right to your heart. To read Justin’s story, click here.
When you have come back from reading Justin’s story, please find it in your heart to make a donation to the Red Cross. Go to the Red Cross Donation page, where you will be able to donate in various ways. Upon completion of your donation, you may email the receipt to laurambenitz@yahoo.com for your chance to be entered into a drawing for 1 FREE Tender Portraits photography session. The drawing will take place on March 13, 2010. I am making my donation now…I hope to hear back from many of you, as I know each of my blog followers are the kind-hearted individuals I have come to love and admire. Thank you. xoxo~Laura
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Kindermusik is coming to a town near you! That’s right folks! ‘Cowboy Baby’ Kindermusik will be at the Wellness Center in Highland, KS this April 22 from 5:30-6:30pm. Preregistration, newborn – 3 years, is required to insure that all receive the fun, educational ‘Cowboy Baby’ take-home packet. Kindermusik is full of fun, music, dancing and more! This Kindermusik date will be offering a little something extra to their participants. Portraits…courtesy of me, Laura, with Tender Portraits. Yay! I will be set-up next to the Kindermusik area. I will have purchase forms with me (you do not need to prepay days before) just bring your wallet and your adorable kiddo over to me from 5pm-7pm. I will capture your child in their cowboy gear, along with their smiles and giggles that is so evident at the Kindermusik dates. If you don’t have cowboy/cowgirl gear do not fret, I will bring my extras. So hurry…don’t delay…register for ‘Cowboy Baby’ Kindermusik today!!! Contact Sheila Henningan for info. and to sign up.
And because I can’t post without a pic….courtesy of Youtube, the K-State Fight song GO CATS!!!
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She is spunky, full of smiles and (almost) able to chase after my little man. I’m guessing Luke and miss A will be good friends growing up, seeing as I’m good friends w/ her mommy. And though it pains me to say, miss A is also a KU fan…like my hubby, who in turn wishes hard that our son will choose that path. (Though I secretly whisper ‘go K-State’ into his ear every night. LOL) Miss A turned 1 a few weeks back, and she is 1 of the greatest little gals I know! I have photographed her since she was a newborn. I photographed her at 6 months and again, along with her family, at 9 months of age. Her 1st year photo shoot was just as great as the others…we could have used a bit warmer weather but miss A was a trooper. Thank you, Leslie, for having me over for lunch and fun, we always enjoy our time at your house. And thank you, for always supporting me on my ventures. Enjoy! 
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Love…I love to love. I love my children, family, friends and pets. I love my days at school with all the students. I love my passion as a photographer. I love my clients that I see during our sessions. I don’t believe that a person can love too much. I believe that love is a gift from God…that we should share it with as many as possible. Those three little words, I love you, can mean the world to just one person. Say it to whom you want, say it when you want, say it as much as you want. I always end my emails to my brothers and sisters with an ‘I love you.’ I say, ‘I love you’ to my kids when I drop them off at daycare…actually, I say it about 3 times along with a dozen kisses and hugs. Show your love…hugs, kisses, smiles and laughter…small gifts here and there. Don’t be afraid to love…we live in this world 1 time…don’t be afraid to fill your heart with love. It feels so good.
Our baby boy is little more than two weeks away from turning one year. I can’t believe it…this past year has flown. Luke is amazing! He’s become my world, he’s become his sister’s sidekick, and he is his dad’s little man. Luke finally has two teeth that peek out whenever he grins; his grin can light up any room. Luke has a belly laugh that can be heard throughout the house. He loves to be tickled so that we can hear that laugh and erupt into giggles ourselves. Luke walks, runs, after his big sis while getting into her markers, crayons, clothes…anything he can get his little chubby hands on. He’s got chub (cute, roly-poly, baby chub) and it looks so adorable on him, making him so very squeezable, kissable & loveable. He’s our chubba man…he’s our Luke.
Our Davina…I signed her up for kindergarten today…SOB! My little girl is growing up! I can’t believe she’ll be in kindergarten next year. I have a school-aged child! Davina is also my world. She is a sensitive soul with a streak of orneriness. D is stubborn and argumentative like her mama (me) but she has a kind heart that will wrap itself around any living thing. She loves Sunday school, loves to play the guitar and loves her brother and family. At just 5 years of age, this girl knows how to love.
And here is Sassy…isn’t she getting big! What a crazy little kitty she is. One step too close at just the wrong moment, and she’ll claw…she thinks she’s playing but our kids believe otherwise. But at night when she crawls onto your lap, falls asleep and purrs every so gently…I am reminded of the love God gave to all creatures.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Senior portraits…it’s what every teen looks forward to during their junior year of high school. Imagine being able to carry around, and show off to all you pass by in the high school halls, portraits of yourself…looking simply stunning. My senior sessions are fun, relaxed and hanging-out type sessions…my goal is to make you, the high school senior, look glamorous. Your portraits will have you feeling and looking like a super star with so many images to show off to friends and family.
This will be my first year of holding a senior rep search. I am looking for 2011 models; I will choose 2 reps from each area high school. (That includes, but not limited to, high schools in Doniphan County, Brown County, Atchison, KS, St. Joseph, MO and Savannah, MO.) The selected senior reps will receive:
* 1 FREE Session!
* 1 FREE proofbook showcasing up to 30 images from your session!
* Packs of wallet referral cards featuring your fine self…pass these out til your hearts content!
* 1 FREE cell phone skin…again featuring you, at your finest!
* $25 print credit for every friend you refer!
The search ends March 13, 2010…so contact me as soon as possible, and spread the word, email laurambenitz@yahoo.com for more information.
FYI: For those seniors that don’t contact me in time to be one of the reps, do not worry…there will still be a spot for you at my regular priced session. NOW is the time to book your custom senior portrait session! The ideal time for shooting senior portraits is the summer months, as well as fall. I have some new and exciting ideas and locations! Just give me a call: 816-676-8054.
Monday, February 22, 2010
It’s snowing here again…this is the 3rd (maybe 4th) snow storm in Kansas this winter. I’m sure I’m the minority when I say…I LOVE it!!! It helps that I have a daughter that loves to play in the snow. And my son is just amazed by it, grinning with every peek out the window. This winter has certainly been a new experience for many of us living in Kansas. I have to say though, the more snow that falls, the more time at home I get to spend with my kids. I’m not going to complain about that one bit. For one, because I find myself missing them so very much during the work day. And two, because I know that Jake would give anything to be in my shoes right now. We miss him and he misses us…there is no doubt about that. This deployment hasn’t been easy; of course, I didn’ t expect it to. I just didn’t think I’d be this lonely without my husband…but I am, I miss him something fierce. I know one thing though, making it through this winter, without Jake around, I can make it through anything. So this snow has not only been fun to play in but it has also shown me just how strong I am.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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