Gainesville Florida children's photographer: Laurel Housden Photography

Out & About | Hoggetowne Medieval Faire gainesville florida

Laurel — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:13:29 +0000

The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire is by far the most anticipated event in Gainesville Florida that my family looks forward to. The weather is always perfect – it’s always the end of January so it is never too hot nor too cold. It is so much fun walk through the isles of where the merchants are and see so many unique handmade goods. The acts are almost always the same – and usually the same jokes – but for some reason it always seems like we are hearing it for the first time. There is still one more weekend to enjoy the faire – go and check it out here.

One of our favorite acts as the acrobat team of Barely Balanced. I made a video with my iPhone of some of the highlights from their show – you can check them out again this weekend – they are awesome! Tell them Laurel sent you.

Newborns | At home with Samuel – gainesville, florida newborn photographer

Laurel — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:32:34 +0000

I could not get enough of this precious little boy after his studio newborn session – so I decided to visit him at home so the rest of his family could be included in his pictures. Studio sessions are perfect for capturing moody and more fine art portraits of your little guy with the focus on him – but having a newborn session at home is a fun and more relaxing session that the entire family can be included. I’m just thrilled and could not be more humbled to be this family’s photographer – it means the world to me that they trust my vision and allow me access to the most precious milestones in their lives – thank you!

Newborns | Samuel 7 days – gainesville florida newborn photography

Laurel — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:23:15 +0000

Here are highlights from Samuel’s newborn session. I finally got to meet him at 7 days old. He was such a trooper and a delight. What a beautiful little boy. I also had baby whisper assistance from the uber talented Robin Earnest from Heartstrings Photography = thank you!

Babies | Asher at 3 months – Gainesville Florida Baby Photographer

Laurel — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:20:02 +0000

I had the pleasure of photographing Asher’s 3 month session this week. He is such a beautiful little baby – full of smiles! I did his newborn session and I can’t believe how much he has grown! I look forward to watching him grow – knowing that in a few short months – he will be sitting up all by himself and then – dare I say – walking!

Newborns | Beautiful Ana – gainesville, florida newborn photographer

Laurel — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:18:22 +0000

She has been through so much these last couple of weeks – dividing her time between her precious 18 month old who severely injured his hand the day she came home with his newborn brother – to nursing and getting to know her brand new baby boy. The strength she possesses is beyond me. She took a break from the chaos and came to me for her newborn session. This is one of my favorite portraits – it reminds us all how deep a mother’s love is – and how there is always enough to go around!