AMY, BRIAN, LUKE & ALLY | huntsville, al photographer

Meet Amy, Brian, their three-year-old Luke and 2-month-old Ally!

Thank you Amy, Brian, Luke and Ally for such a wonderful, playful session! More to come!

JULIE, JOE and ADAM | huntsville, al photographer

Meet Julie, Joe and their baby Adam! I had the pleasure of photographing Adam when he was brand new :)


Adam is nuzzled in knitted pea pod made by The Spirit Orchard found on Etsy! (I love Etsy!!)















To vote them as your favorite of 2011, visit the Best of 2011 album on Facebook! For the contest details, visit here: http://laurentomasella.blogspot.com/2012/01/its-contest-time.html

Leah Ann, Ben, Aaron, Jackie, Travis and Dan | huntsville, al photographer

This was an especially fun session because the whole family came along! Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Dan joined Leah Ann, Ben and their 6 month smiley Aaron! Oh my goodness was he adorable! My favorites below :)







To vote them as your favorite of 2011, visit the Best of 2011 album on Facebook! For the contest details, visit here: http://laurentomasella.blogspot.com/2012/01/its-contest-time.html

CHRISTEN, CHRIS and MARLEE | huntsville, al photographer

Meet Christen, Chris and their most adorable little red head you'll ever meet, Marlee! I was so excited to get Christen's inquiry.. 1.) because she explained "No, we don't really know where the red hair comes from! haha!" .. and 2.) because Marlee was turning one in August so she wanted to have the setting match Marlee's party theme of bugs and flowers! We decided there's no better place to go then.... a garden nursery! :) Thanks to the all resourceful Google, I did a quick search which led me to Bennett Nurseries. The owner of the nursery was more than helpful and welcomed us in with open arms (I love the South!). It was a BEAUTIFUL spot for this session and I'm just in love with how it turned out. Below are a few of my favorites!

2011

2011 was a year to remember and a year I'll never forget.

• It was the year I got my business license in the State of Alabama and officially made it official (come February it will be a year!).
• I *attempted* P90x.
• I became an Aunt and realized I have so much love I don't even know how to express.
• I racked up quite the mileage driving to and from Alabama to Ohio.. so thankful it's only a 6 hour drive! (but seriously, most of the time my family and friends didn't where I was).
• I ran a Huntsville Groupon Deal of the Day which has allowed me to meet so many wonderful families and couples! I am extremely grateful for its success so far!
• The first of my friends started getting hitched (meaning mini reunions)!
• I celebrated my one year anniversary working part-time for Bella Baby Photography... which also means I've been in Huntsville for over a year now!
• I realized just how admirable, loving and inspirational grandparents are. I hope I never forget the times I shared with them. Lots of love to A.F., Papa, Grandma Jody and Nana. Miss you always.

2011 was a whirlwind. It was a year of growth. New adventures, travels and traditions. I'm so glad I had my camera along to capture it all. It was a delight going through these images from this past year. Thank you all again for allowing me to share in this time!

Now for a look back.. Enjoy!











P.S. Most of these sessions never got blogged and I am 100% guilty! They'll be coming soon though!! And a giveaway is to follow! (Hint.. it'll be time to pick your favorites of 2011!)

JULIE, ANTHONY, AVA and WOODY | huntsville, al photographer

Meet my cousin and his beautiful family! Julie and Anthony had their first baby girl back in June. Ava Grace is her name, and she was just a tiny little thing when I first met her and oh-so sweet. They gave me warning that Woody, their dog, loves to guard Ava and that she's the first one he checks on when he enters a room. They weren't kidding! He didn't leave her side -- and the entire time he kept an eye on me! Thank you Julie and Anthony for welcoming me into your home. It was such a pleasure to sit in on this special time! Below are some of my favorites :)