We had a wonderful experience with Laura Jane for our 3 week old daughter's photo shoot. She is incredibly talented and has such a natural gift for working with babies. Laura was able to make the whole experience very comfortable and easy by providing all props and calming down our baby, soothing and positioning her gently for the photos. The photos turned out beautiful and we are so thankful we found her at the last minute to capture this memory! If you're looking for someone who is flexible, takes beautiful newborn photos and makes the entire session relaxed and enjoyable, Laura Jane is the one! Thank you :) read more

If you are looking to do newborn photos, Laura is the one to go with. There are enough things to worry about and getting some nice newborn photos shouldn't be part of that during this period of your life. I found out about LJ studios through the moms group on FB. I submitted an inquiry on line and pretty much did all communications via emails. Since there is some uncertainty to dates, Laura did a great job of keeping in contact to lock down a day after delivery. Day of, we showed up on time to her studio, which is in a house in the Lindberg park area if you are familiar with Culver City. So lots of parking all over in residential area. She gave us some options for color schemes and looks and whisked the baby away for her shoot. Then before you know if, it's done! She is really good with communicating ETAs and sending previews. We did a view thru zoom to pick photos and i think it was less than two weeks later they were edited and in my inbox! The photos all turned out beautifully. read more

I'm going to leave a numeric review please see below. #1. Great parking #2. I was greeted right on time. #3. Laura was super sweet and she makes you feel right at home. #4. Laura goes over the process with you and explains everything in detail #5. You start picking color themes with Laura. #6.Laura takes the baby into her studio and you're there to wait in the living room and of course she makes you feel right at home. #7. As soon as the session is complete you pay and take baby home. #8 last but not least Laura is the best baby guru please look no further and don't hesitate to book! Overall my experience was great and I will recommend her to everyone I know. The whole process was smooth and she always answers you right away whether it's a phone call or email. I will post pictures as soon as i receive them! read more

Laura is not just a great photographer with an ability to turn her work into great pieces of art, but she's also someone who puts your child's comfort first. Laura makes sure the conditions at her studio are set up perfectly to ensure your child's comfort for the duration of the session. The temperature, the lighting along with the white noise machine, playing in the background, are set up to accommodate your little one's comfort and put them in a sleepy mood to achieve the best pictures possible without disturbing their peace. Speaking of perfect, Laura is nothing short from a perfectionist, and when it comes to your children you won't expect anything but perfection. She will give you just that with her photo session. My spouse and I could not be more satisfied and happier with the result. Laura Jane Studios will give you great, professional service and will leave you with pictures of your precious baby to admire for years to come. read more

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We came to Laura when our newborn baby was just two weeks old. As a new parent I knew I wanted photos to remember this time in my baby's life, but was massively overwhelmed with even leaving the house at that time. Laura, however, made everything so easy for us- relaxing even! She gave us clear instructions on how to prep for the shoot and once we arrived, she took it from there! Laura had amazing recommendations on what color scheme would look best on our baby and poses. We trusted her instincts and could not be happier with the way our photos turned out. We have beautiful timeless pictures that I love showing off to everyone! I highly recommend if you're looking for a photographer! read more

Really enjoyed the Photo Booth, great customer service and if I came across any issue everything was fixed right away and got all my copies within a two day turn around from the party highly recommend ! read more

Julia is the best! She has a way of taking your ideas and making thoughtful suggestions to enhance them to the next level. She is so easy going and really takes the time to make your experience just as amazing your photos. I highly recommend her for any occasion! read more

Being a (mostly frazzled but let's just say) busy mother of two, I'm writing this review in the dark while my children are asleep. Let's hope they stay snoozing, so I can finally post this review. Truly belated, considering that we booked Laura FOUR times, twice in 2015, then 2017, and once more in 2018. Laura is absolutely the best, truly gifted. With newborn photography, it's not just point and snap snap snap. There's a lot more that goes with it, and somehow Laura does it and then some. Just scroll through the photos here, her website, or other social media. The images just speak for themselves. The sweetest snooze, that dream smile and silly smirk. She photographed my baby's personality even before I knew what it was. Here's the thing though, Laura herself is the gem. She's so easy to communicate with, and she really helps prepare you and the baby for the shoot. She's flexible in scheduling, and really puts the effort to get to know you better. It reflects in her photos. She has an array of blankets, wraps, vintage bowls and crates, and then the cutest little hats and hair accessories. Everything perfectly fuzzy and dreamy. Nothing obnoxious. She has that eye for what works for the baby, and what will make you happy. A little history here, I've booked her initially for a newborn session for my first. It was back in 2015, and she captured amazing shots of my baby girl. Being first time parents, my husband and I were actually unsure once the baby was born,.. do we really pack her up and take her to be photographed? Is this going to be worth it? Here's the thing, we came in & handed over the barely born baby. We saw such gentle care given, them with some photos of the baby taken, Laura worked on our family shots. We were excused, so decided to rest a bit in the other room. We then had the most wonderful nap ever. Only interrupted that the session was nearly done and if we had any additional requests. I mean, how awesome is that? We absolutely loved our custom images, added extras and bought out the gallery. Then booked a followup session, where Baby would be awake & mostly sitting. Okay, we loved the custom images, added some extras and bought out the gallery. So it was no hard decision to book Laura again for our second. Actually, Laura may or may not have been one of the first people I shared the news of our pregnancy. So again, we handed over our infant and had the best naps ever. Loved the custom images, added extras, and bought out the gallery. And we just recently had followup photos taken. Loved the custom images, and you guessed it. Added extras and bought out the gallery. Apparently I've hit an epic length with review writing so I'll end it here. If you've found yourself pregnant, consider Laura as your newborn photographer. You won't regret it, and these photos will be part of your child's legacy. read more

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I contacted Laura about newborn baby shoot after the birth of my son and was so lucky she had an opening for us the following week. Laura, like her house, was warm and inviting. She was so good with my newborn that I swear she should also work as a post partum doula. Half way through the photo shoot my baby woke up and started crying. I thought, "Ahh, that's it. Guess we are done now." Nope! Laura fed and rocked the baby till he fell asleep and continued shooting for another 30 minutes. She is such a pro! My husband and I received the images and are in love with them. So happy Laura took these beautiful pictures that we will treasure forever. I would recommend Laura to anyone looking to do newborn photography. She is genuinely nice and extremely talented. read more

Laura is amazing! We are glad we found her on yelp. Our baby boy was born November 4, 2020 and we didn't really think about having a newborn shoot until a week after he was born. We were scared because of COVID but we didn't want to miss the opportunity to get our sweet boy photographed as a newborn. Laura was very responsive and was even able to squeeze us in her schedule. We had our photoshoot on November 19. She answered all our questions RE COVID beforehand and she has made so many changes in her studio to make sure it is safe. It was so easy communicating and working with her before, during and after the shoot. I would recommend Laura for your precious newborn photos. Our photos came out beautifully. Extremely happy. read more

Laura Jane Studios - Session Photography Near Me - Culver City, California

Laura and her partner knew just what to do to get the shots we wanted and they came out beautifully. The pictures they print are way better than Costco or some other printer so I would suggest to use those for the stuff you hang at home. We were exhausted new parents and Laura let us use the living room to take a nap and eat some lunch, which we sorely needed at the time! read more

Laura is amazing. The process was easy and professional. Everyone I've showed the photos to have been absolutely amazed with her talent as a photographer for newborn babies. Looking forward to baby #2 and more newborn photos with Laura! read more

Laura is AWESOME. She communicates well and is easy to work with. We did a photo package with her about a month ago (middle of COVID) and her home studio felt safe and well organized. Great ventilation, everything was sanitized and disinfected, etc. It was so organized that my wife and I were actually able to take a much needed nap while the shoot was happening! Laura was great with our newborn and she definitely knows every trick in the book to get the right shots. We received the touched up photos last week and are beyond happy with the result. I never thought I'd get professional baby pics done, but these are tasteful and so perfect. We couldn't be happier. read more

I was so happy to have found Laura! From beginning to end Laura has the best customer service. Her home studio was warm, inviting and clean. Her and her assistant were experts on handling a new born and definitely made this mama feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Our pictures came out AMAZING :) I am recommending her services to everyone, you will not be disappointed :) read more

Laura Jane is amazing. She went above and beyond with our little, who is our rainbow baby. She even made our BBG two special headbands and special props, her daughter even made us one! Laura is extremely talented and good at what she does. Thank you Laura! read more

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Is there no 6 star option?? When my little man was five days old someone asked me, "You're sending out birth announcements, right?" Seeing as this is my first baby, my initial reaction was, "Um, WHAT? That's a thing?!?" This set in motion a panicked search to find a baby photographer who could fit us in at the last minute--the best time to shoot newborns is in the first couple weeks and most [prepared] women book their sessions while they are still pregnant so I was really worried that I'd have to settle for some "Glamour Shots" place at the mall. Laura Jane was fully booked that week (of course), but she gave me some very good advice about picking a photographer and even offered some recommendations--this was very nice of her to spend time to do considering I was not a client. I continued my quest to find another photographer but even after hours of searching none compared to the photos I had seen on Laura Jane's website... I really didn't want to settle so I stayed in contact with Laura Jane that following week JUST in case she had a cancellation--after all, babies aren't always born on time! Knowing how badly I wanted to get a session with her, she followed up with me diligently every day to give me updates on her schedule and sure enough, she was able to squeeze me in!!! I want to say I got lucky, but I think it was just another example of Laura Jane going above and beyond to help another client. Needless to say, the session couldn't have gone better, the pictures turned out amazing, and I will definitely be back for baby #2. We used one of Laura Jane's photos for a company newsletter that went out to 8000+ industry contacts announcing Liam as the "Newest Addition to the Loyalkaspar Family" and most of the replies we got were just to compliment the picture! Thanks Laura Jane! read more

Laura Jane Studios - Liam Gray Blatchford - Session Photography Near Me - Culver City, California

They really do deserve a higher rating if that were an option :) From the moment we requested info about the newborn photography sessions/pricing they have been responsive, professional and - most of all - genuinely caring!! Laura responded promptly to our request for information even during the busy holidays and provided us with detailed information on the various packages and options available. She was patient with us as we went back and forth on which photo options would be best to capture our first baby pictures while fitting in our budget. The scheduling flexibility she offered was amazing as she requested we text her when the baby was coming and she fit us in five days later. At first I was nervous about taking our newborn out so young as opposed to an in-home photographer but discovered it was well worth the trip!! They heat the studio to very comfortable temperature for babies in their "birthday suits", successfully keeping them sleepy which absolutely made for the most amazing shots. Additionally, the studio is stocked with hundreds of selections of "props" which the stylist uses to match the decor of your house and the skin tone of your baby. These props are not the kind you would find in a mall photo studio so don't even ask for those cheesy things. Check out their portfolio to see what I'm talking about. Very classy stuff. The stylist and photographer work together amazingly to get the best shots of your little one. Finally, the editing was not something I would have given any thought to until I saw what they can do. Our baby had jaundice and extremely purple extremities when we brought her in, in addition to a nasty scratch on her nose. Well, I couldn't believe what they did with color correction and were able to remove antrace of the scratch!!!! They did some other neat photo magic that made this purchase well worth every penny! Highly recommend this studio to capture your newborns in all their glory!! read more

Laura Jane Studios - One of the amazing shots from our shoot! - Session Photography Near Me - Culver City, California

The labor and delivery was everything I didn't want, starting from the hospital being full (had to go to one I didn't like), the medications I was hoping to avoid, to the surgery that left me weak and drained. The saving grace was having such a sweet and healthy daughter. After leaving the hospital, I still needed to heal -- mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually-- and surprisingly enough one of the best things we did as a new family was a newborn photo session with Laura Jane Studios when the baby was 7 days old. Not only did our baby pose for some gorgeously artistic memories of herself, but the parents got some much needed rest in front of a TV in their waiting/living room, while the photographer and her stylist/baby whisperer did their magic in the studio. The most surprising thing: I mentioned we'd only do a family portrait if there was time -- I felt so un-photogenic, we didn't bring the right clothes, etc. Laura had us do many different family versions at the end. The resulting photos were unbelievable. She showed us who we are as a new, loving family. Thank you, Laura Jane! read more

Laura Jane Studios - The most sleep we had gotten in days! - Session Photography Near Me - Culver City, California

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We hired Laura to do our newborn baby photography, and it was the best decision we could have made! I had made arrangements to use Laura when I was about 30 weeks pregnant, but then I ended up going into labor at 33 weeks. Even though I had made arrangements for working with Laura in early October, she was graciously flexible and we did the shoot in early September instead. Pros of working with Laura: 1. She is fantastic with communication. Photography with your newborn can be stressful (for us, it was the first time our baby was out of the house for non-doctor appointments), and working with Laura made me feel like we were in good hands, which we were. She was very prompt with email communication and phone communication as well. 2. Her photography is GORGEOUS. Just look at her website yourself. Her pictures are amazing, and everyone I shared them with has absolutely loved the work. She is a true professional and her shots are amazing. 3. She knows newborns and how to handle them as photography subjects. Our baby was not quite a newborn, being 3 weeks already when we took him for pictures, and that day he was extra fussy. That said, Laura's studio was made for newborns. It's warm and cozy and she has a lot of white noise machines to soothe her subjects. Our son miraculously calmed down and she got some great shots. 4. She has good pricing. Even though we went with the high-end package (we couldn't help ourselves, the photos were just too good) her rates are reasonable for what you're receiving. Don't get me wrong, it's not cheap, but neither is the quality of her work, and it's good to know you'll get amazing results. It truly is an investment. Considerations: There really weren't any cons with working with Laura, so I'm calling this Considerations instead: 1. Allergies. Laura's studio is in her home and they do have a cat. This wasn't a problem for me since we also have a cat, but my mother in law came with us and she has really bad cat allergies. It's not like there was evidence of the cat everywhere and it wasn't super noticeable (I only knew because I could hear the cat in the back room) but it's going to be evident to anyone with allergies, so just a heads up! 2. Dress for warmth. Since the studio is kept warm to keep the newborns warm, you will also be very warm. Make sure to dress lightly so you're not toasty when waiting during the shoot. Overall, I highly recommend Laura's work. She's fantastic! read more

If you're looking for an amazing newborn photographer, Laura is the perfect choice. We've used her for both of our girls newborn photos and the pictures were absolutely stunning. There is a special art about correctly capturing newborns and Laura definitely is a master in her field. She's also amazing with kids and was able to get our tantruming two year old to smile for a few photos! She's also easy to correspond with and will have your photos ready in no time. We highly recommend her services! read more

Laura Jane Studios - Session Photography Near Me - Culver City, California

Our newborn photos came out adorable! Laura is very well versed in her craft and does a great job capturing the intimate innocence of fleeting newborn moments. Studio session went by without any tantrums due to Laura's pro swaddling skills! She is amazing. Very professional, responsive and respectful. Was able to book a shoot last minute just before the 2-week mark ended for my baby. Will work with you to customize the photos to your desires (within reason), but also has good suggestions if you just want to leave it to the pros. Pricing is in the mid-range of what other newborn photographers of this style charge. Ask for the yelp discount! read more

Simply AMAZING! Her work and customer service (the way she treats her clients) is so comforting that you feel like family during the shoot. We photographed our newborn and are in love with the final product. I can't say enough nice things about Laura: prompt, professional and great at responding to her clients needs. We've gotten so many compliments on our pictures and we know we picked one of the best photographer out there! read more

My sister hired her to take birth announcement photos for my new little nephew. I can't recommend her enough - somehow she took this squealing wobbly baby and wrapped him up and turned him into a little the cutest widdle teddy bundled gift. Her work with babies and her photography are top notch!! We love these photos!! She's fantastic! read more

My family and I had a wonderful experience with Laura Jane Studios, and our baby pictures turned out beautifully! I initially reached out to her prior to the pandemic to sign up for a newborn shoot. Well, my son was born right at the beginning of the pandemic as things were shutting down, so we decided to postpone the shoot until things were safer. Laura Jane was very accommodating and flexible throughout this process, and helped us time our no-longer-newborn baby shoot so that he could be sitting independently for photos, but before he was too mobile (since crawling babies aren't the most compliant photo subjects!). We ended up getting his photos done just around the 7-month mark, and even though I wish we had Laura Jane's beautiful newborn shots, I love these pictures so much I'm almost glad we had to postpone! (Also, waiting 7 months made me realize that I actually wanted to add a couple of family shots to our package, which I didn't initially plan on. But it was *definitely* worth the upgrade -- like many moms, I do most of the household photo-taking, and as a result have many lovely pictures of my husband and baby but no decent ones with me in them ...) Also, I wanted to note that Laura Jane Studios felt about as COVID-safe as a photo studio possibly can. She moved her photo studio outdoors (under a tent), so we could hang around with much more ease. She also was thoughtful enough to wear both a mask and a face shield, which I imagine is no easy feat as a photographer! Nevertheless, she was able to elicit many cute smiles from my sometimes serious little guy, and the photos truly are precious. Laura Jane was lovely to work with and we're very happy with our photos -- highly recommend! read more

Laura goes above and beyond and the results are fantastic! We loved the whole experience, from picking out props to taking a nap on Laura's sofa while she did the photoshoot with our 7-day old son. Her aesthetic is unique, yet classic and so beautiful. We will always treasure our photos and plan to go back to her for more photos in the future. read more

I can not say enough great things about Laura Jane! She is such a talented photographer. The images she creates are so beautiful! My dad was a professional photographer for 35 years so my standard is very high. Laura has taken my daughters newborn photos and our family photos for the holiday. She is a true portrait photographer and is great at mastering lighting and posing. Last year our Christmas card was praised by so many people who said it was the most beautiful card!!! We really love her work! read more

Laura is absolutely amazing! I had no idea what to expect, this being my first child, but Laura is a complete pro! She works out of her home studio which makes you feel so comfortable, especially with a newborn. There are comfy places to nurse, change diapers and rest while the shoot takes place. She and her assistant were so wonderful with our little one I felt completely comfortable letting her do her thing and enjoying a quiet lunch with my fiancée in the next room. My daughter didn't cry once and I have the most amazing pictures of her. read more

We are so happy that we went with Laura Jane for our newborn's photos! After researching many photographers, we always gravitated back to her images. Laura is very sweet and super easy to work with. On the day of the shoot, she made us all feel very at ease and comfortable. Laura and her assistant worked wonders in creating the most sweet and adorable poses for our baby. When it came time to pick the images we wanted, we were blown away. They were all so good that we had a hard time narrowing down our choices. Laura is so good at what she does and has a very artistic eye. With her help and guidance, we selected our photos and are amazed with the finished product. Getting a newborn book for our little one was the best decision ever. Our experience was completely five-star and I highly recommend Laura for any newborn/baby photography needs! Thank you Laura! You did a TERRIFIC job!! read more

We used Laura twice for the newborn photos for our kids and we couldn't love the pictures or the experience more. We first brought our newborn baby daughter in when she was less than a week old and got the most amazing photographs of her and our family. On our second visit to Laura's studio we had a particularly tricky group shot involving a toddler and our newborn preemie twins. Laura was able to capture the most beautiful images of our 3 kids. We receive so many compliments on them! The backgrounds she uses are gorgeous and textured while allowing the baby to be the true focus of the shot. I highly recommend Laura! read more

I've gone to see Laura 4 times now for newborn photos. Each set of pictures came out beautifully! Not only is Laura an excellent, professional photographer, but she is also very warm and friendly and makes the entire experience a joy. One thing I really appreciate is that she is always adding new poses, props and accessories so that even though we've had photos done for four babies, they all look unique - and stunning. I just can't recommend her enough! read more

Highly recommended for newborn photography!!! Laura gave the best customer service and easy to work with. Our pictures came out so beautiful we are so happy and lucked out to find her. She's so talented. Thank you so much Laura for the gorgeous timeless pictures read more

Laura Jane did newborn photography for all three of our kids. It was a great experience and we treasure the photos. Laura Jane and her team are experts and getting the best shots of your newborn. I couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

I highly recommend Laura for newborn photography! She is an extremely talented photographer. And she has a very calm and sweet personality which definitely is a must for this type of photography. She has a ton of different backgrounds/poses/props that you can choose from when you arrive for your session. Since we were completely exhausted at the time of the shoot (our baby girl was only 4 days old), she helped recommend different ones that are the most popular. And then we chose the types of colors that we want for backgrounds and props. Our baby girl did so well during the two-hour shoot (aka extremely sleepy) that she had time for an extra background shot which included a tiny little handmade cat. She didn't even know that we own two cats ourselves; it ended up being our favorite shot of her :) After reviewing the various shots with Laura a few days later, we ended up purchasing the prints package from her, and they all turned out beautifully. They make great gifts as well! read more

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Laura's studio makes you feel right at home and she is amazing with babies!!! We got so many beautiful shots in such little time. It's all very efficient and very easy! I recommend her to all my friends for newborn announcements! read more

Laura Jane Studios - Session Photography Near Me - Culver City, California

Laura is a wonderful newborn photographer! She took our first son's photos and we loved her work so much that we had to book her again when our second son was born. She made sure to reference the photographs of our first son and was thorough about making sure she incorporated any new poses or color schemes. Having a photographer take photos of your newborn can be scary, but Laura and her team make sure to take good care of your baby and are able to capture the most adorable photos. Highly recommend her for her skill, care and quality! read more

Laura's newborn photography is beautiful. We purchased a package of 30 photographs and I honestly can't even pick my favorite one. Our experience at her studio was beyond pleasant. Once we arrived I nursed him (she made this very comfortable) and then after that she took it from there. My husband and I rested while she and her assistant did everything - even diaper changes during the shoot! We will definitely be back again when we have our next baby. read more

Repeat customer!! Laura Jane is THE BEST newborn photographer! She was incredible with our 1st son's newborn photos and album! We were so pleased with her that naturally, we went back for our 2nd child's newborn photography! She is amazingly talented at her craft and never disappoints! She had new props and colors that were adorable, fun, and looked amazing! It was also great because she made sure that poses/color schemes for our 2nd child would be different from our 1st's. She is so thoughtful and such a professional!!! I recommend her to everyone! read more

Laura is the very BEST! We had a wonderful experience having her capture our son's newborn photographs at just 4 days old! It's a bit nerve racking handing over such a small and delicate baby to a stranger, but Laura put us at absolute ease with her professionalism and experience. She is a pro at what she does and as a parent you really get to sit back and relax. I even got a short cat nap in while she was shooting the baby! When we first arrived she asked us for our input on the different set-ups, and honestly you can't go wrong with any of the textiles and props she has. We were thrilled with all of the set-ups and photographs that she delivered. It was difficult narrowing down our favorites because they were all so great. I can't recommend highly enough! read more

Laura Jane Studios - One of many adorable set-ups! - Session Photography Near Me - Culver City, California

This review is long overdue - simply put, Laura Jane is the best. I began researching newborn photographers while I was still pregnant. Expecting twins, I wanted to find someone who had experience photographing them. I fell in love with Laura's photos the moment I saw them. She is able to capture them in a way that is so natural - that is what drew me to her work. She doesn't use props as crutches like other photographers do... She makes babies look like babies, as they should. After contacting her, I let her know of my due date and she penciled me in. As the date got closer, we set up a time to discuss the shoot. We talked about what I liked, what I didn't like, and she took notes of everything so she wouldn't forget anything on the day of. She also made suggestions and asked questions so she could really get the feel for what I was looking for. As expected, my twins came early - 5 weeks early. Laura was still easy to work with, even with my son in the NICU without us knowing when he would be discharged. As soon as we brought him home we contacted Laura and set up a date for the shoot. On the day of, everything was perfect. Laura was professional, and her love for babies and her work really showed. She painstakingly set up each shot with an eye for detail I could never have. It was amazing to watch. I can't remember how long our shoot was set up for, but I do remember that she did stay longer than the allotment which was very kind of her. The consultation to pick out photos went just as smoothly. We sat down and she had put together a selection of photos that she thought we would like. Again, her eye for detail came in handy. She helped us pick out photos and pointed out the nuances between each one... all the way down to how the fingers and toes were positioned. Without her help I wouldn't have even been able to narrow it down. I couldn't be happier with our photos. They were more than I ever expected. I still go back to look at the all the time - she just captured them so beautifully. I think the best way to articulate how good she is is to say that not only would I recommend her to shoot my friends' newborns, but I have already done so. I would never recommend someone who I didn't truly know would do an amazing job... especially for something as special as newborn photos. read more

We had a wonderful newborn baby photo shoot session with Laura Jane Photography. Incredible talent! Everything ran so smoothly from booking to the photoshoot session to selecting photos etc. Highly talented and wonderful photographer! Highly recommended! :)Thank you so much for everything! read more