OK, so maybe it’s not that big of deal, but to me, it’s just huge! I submitted a photo to be on the cover of a photographers’ online forum, and right now, RIGHT NOW, if you click on
you can see it!
Did you do it? Did you click? Did you see it???
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SUPER excited to see it there. I don’t know for how long it’s gonna be up, as they rotate the image, but still, I’m kinda just super giddy.
Did you miss the link? Come on! I’ll go with you! We can SKIP there! It’s right HERE!!!
Heeeeheheeee…. *squeal* * giggle* *smile*
The rules were that the picture had to be that size and had to be in B&W. I like it as a B&W, I LOVE it in color. I have it as a 20×20 all big in my house.
While it was nothing short of awful that he broke his arm, when he chose the blue cast, I immediately started formulating ideas. SO glad he chose blue. Such a good boy.
So, here it is in color, with other pictures that were taken that same evening.
Isn’t he just the fiercest, most scariest, sharkboy you have EVER seen? I know. Don’t be scared. You’ll be okay. He’s quite harmless.
I was borrowing my dad’s fisheye lens. 15mm. Love it madly. I just don’t get why he won’t go ahead and just GIVE it to me. Hehe….
I processed this one a bit more sunshiny. My loves. My loves. I am a lucky mama. 
And then this one? I really can’t stand his utter and undeniably cute face. I love that this was captured within minutes of the first one, but looks so much different based on my exposure and how I chose to process it in Photoshop.
Thanks for looking! I am on cloud nine having my bubba on the cover for now. Sorry if I was too gushy. I get that way sometimes.
And really, feel free to leave a comment! I love me some comments!
Detra Dowling
July 15, 2010
Yeah!!!!!! You totally deserve that! You rocked that lens. Um, Laura’s Dad, can she have it please?
Barbara Hurst
July 15, 2010
How cool are you, WAY COOL Laura.
Donna
July 15, 2010
Beautiful Laura! I love all these images! I want to just kiss and kiss and kiss his chubby little cheeks!
Rachel Aberle
July 15, 2010
You are a rockin’ photog girl! You deserve it!
Katherine
July 15, 2010
Love love love love love these shots! Did I mention that I love them? Makes me want to run out and get a fisheye! I love how fun these are!
ShellyS
July 15, 2010
Congratulations! WoopE!! Yay! I ADORE this photo, so well deserved!
Liz
July 15, 2010
I love that shot Laura!! Congrats on being on the cover of a magazine!! Today ILP…tomorrow THE ROLLING STONES??!!
carolina nicasio
July 15, 2010
Laura, these are amazing and so happy that you’ve made the cover…congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deirdre Dunham
July 15, 2010
So proud of you, Laura! Way to go – SharkBoy rocks!
Liat Biderovsky
July 15, 2010
You rock Laura! I LOVE your work and congrats for being on the front page – that’s AMAZING!!!!
Jen
July 15, 2010
I am so, so excited for you!! Shark Boy is awesome!!
Zoe Berkovic
July 15, 2010
fatastical!! I love that image!
Leah Jent
July 15, 2010
Hurray! Congrats to you and sharkboy!
becca
July 15, 2010
omg laura congrats!!!! i knew that photo would do big things the second i saw it
Sylvia Borgo
July 15, 2010
BIG!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Now I know what to get you for Christmas! A 15mm fisheye! I love sharkboy! Love your adorable kids and LOVE your style!!!
Leiba
July 15, 2010
Oh my gosh!!! This is a HUGE deal! I am so proud to be your friend Laura! You are truly one fabulous girl not to mention photographer, with absolutely adorable kiddos!
Nicole
July 16, 2010
Laura, I <3 you for being the awesome amazing person you are and then I <3 you for putting awesome photographs like this out into the universe to bring big smiles and happy hearts to all who view it. I keep going over to ILP – just to see your gorgeous photo and smile. Congratulations my friend!
Brandi-lee
July 16, 2010
The cover, how awesome is that !!! I’ll squeal with you…W.. O.. O.. H ..O ..O !!!! I love love love that photo, congratulations.
Jamie Siever
July 16, 2010
YOU RULE, MY FRIEND. Those photos are amazing and I am so proud of you for the cover! What an accomplishment!
Lina
July 16, 2010
The shot on ILP cover is gorgeous! Fisheye is one fun lens, love it too! You have some intersting work, I think you just got a new fan. =)
kate craft
July 16, 2010
Love these shots Love you and love that you are reaping the rewards of all your hard work… much deserved rockstar
Kathleen
July 17, 2010
Congratulations! Love that shot! You are a lucky mama. You have gorgeous babies.
JoNell
July 17, 2010
Way to Go Girl!! So excited for you. It is a big deal in my book. Loved the shot in B&W.
Carrie
July 18, 2010
Yes it is a big deal my dear! I feel totally proud and I must admit I have been checking out ILP a lot more lately just to see your fabulous pic and spunky little guy!! So, I am practically famous by association right??!!
EmilyC
July 18, 2010
Congrats on the cover! LOVE all of them…and the lens!
Kelly Mack
July 19, 2010
Hip Hip Hurry! Your rock!
amy
July 20, 2010
once again congrats!!! <3
desi
July 20, 2010
oooh yayness!!!!!!
well done you.
you make us proud.
*squeal*
and yes, he is VERY scarey! tell him i said so
Tori Piercy
July 22, 2010
Seriously one of my mosgt favorite images hands down! Laura you are amazing and this couldn’t be more well deserved. I pink puffy heart you BIG TIME
Kara Layfield
July 26, 2010
Big Time Congratulations!!!! How awesome!! I’ve always loved shark boy!! WTG!!!!!
Claire
July 27, 2010
Congrats girl! He is so cute
becca bond
August 05, 2010
He is adorable, these are so cute
Crissie McDowell
October 06, 2010
OMG this is YOU??? I fell in LOVE with these shots on ILP. These alone made me want to purchase the 15mm….I might pull the trigger today. You are so amazing!
Jessica Deane
December 12, 2010
aww!!! we are moms, we’re supposed to get mushy!
I love these!