Emily Southerland of Emily Southerland Photography in St. Louis, Missouri is one of those women that you just can’t help but adore. She’s funny, creative, very kind, and just a real joy to get to know. Her photography is a breath of fresh air. I really love her fun style. Right up my alley.
Check out her WEBSITE, BLOG, and FACEBOOK page.
And see what I mean about being a breath of fresh air? I totally love these pictures. Both her cute self portraits and the chicken one. Silly lady.
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This guy had HOPS.
Was he flying? Seemed like it.
He’s getting ready to graduate and will be playing for the Northwestern Wildcats next year. I’m pretty dang sure he’s going places.
I love this one. The sun at his back and the whole wide world ahead of him.
I feel honored that his mom wanted me to do his portraits. We had a great time.
He knew how to make my camera happy.
He’s comfortable.He’s pensive.
And, he’s handsome. Right, ladies?
Thank you so much, T, for being up for anything. I look forward to watching you reach your dreams. Something tells me this is just the beginning for you.
If you like these pictures, please feel free to follow me on FACEBOOK.
LOVE!!! These are just hands-down amazing. I dig your style, Laura!!June 30, 2011 – 7:28 pm
Seriously some of the best senior images I have ever, ever seen!!! Your talent amazes me (and turns me a little green!!)!June 15, 2011 – 8:45 pm
These are strong images! Shows personality and are very well captured. I like the “hand in pocket shot”, original! he can easily be a model.
Thanks for sharing
~GabrielJune 15, 2011 – 5:49 pm
WOW, love these! your compositions and light are to die for!June 12, 2011 – 5:08 am
These are soooo totally awesome! You are rockin these images! I love them ALL!June 10, 2011 – 5:26 pm
awesome session!!! such great creativity and variety!June 10, 2011 – 1:33 am
these are amazing… no doubt. I’d be thrilled… you have some serious talent.June 8, 2011 – 5:45 pm
These are truly amazing…technically superb and creative (with quite the handsome subject.) Seniors just might be your thing, Laura, if this incredible session is any indication!June 8, 2011 – 12:37 pm
Such a great session! I love the cool vibe, and the great variety.June 8, 2011 – 7:17 am
Yes, definitely handsome and your creativity in these images just rocks!June 7, 2011 – 5:47 pm
These are some of the best senior shots I have ever seen! You really rocked this session!June 7, 2011 – 11:43 am
These are the best senior shots I have ever seen!!! Love them Laura!!June 7, 2011 – 7:08 am
You rocked this shoot completely! That first shot made me say WHOA! But I loved all of them. Freaking awesome! Love your style, great model and yes, very handsome dude 
Keep doing what you do girl!
TinaJune 7, 2011 – 6:21 am
Seriously gorgeous work Laura! You rock my socks off June 6, 2011 – 1:39 pm
WOW, ummm, yep I’m gobsmacked!! These are amazing shots, totaly love them and there’s so many that seriously belong in a magazine!June 6, 2011 – 1:44 am
What a handsome dude and a truly fabulous session! Totally rocks!June 5, 2011 – 10:05 pm
I think that these are the best senior pictures I have ever EVER seen. Just stunning work. Sure, the kid is gorgeous, which doesn’t hurt, but I’ve seen a lot of boring senior pics of attractive teenagers. You are just fabulously talented and these are incredible.June 4, 2011 – 5:26 pm
Stunning work as always. I love how you capture him perfectly. Just awesomeness.June 3, 2011 – 6:35 pm
Oh wow, Laura! You did a phenomenal job on these! This kid is gorgeous! I love how creative and cool these are!June 3, 2011 – 6:13 pm
oh wow!!! love these!! really stunning work laura!!June 2, 2011 – 7:18 pm
a. ma. zing. Seriously! These are amazing in a million different ways. Love seeing the world through your eyes!June 2, 2011 – 5:08 pm
This entire session is just AMAZING. You rock!June 2, 2011 – 11:39 am
helloooooooo! lovely work, gorgeous modelJune 2, 2011 – 11:20 am
WOW! Awesome Awesome Awesome! You totally rocked this session with this handsome young man!June 1, 2011 – 11:12 pm
I cant even put into words how awesome these are. You rock Laura!June 1, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Love the picts.June 1, 2011 – 7:56 pm
Wow, what guy wouldn’t die to have portraits like these! Absolutely amazing and 100% fun!June 1, 2011 – 7:11 pm
LOVE Laura!!!!!!! Gorgeous, gorgeous work and seriously love your angles!!June 1, 2011 – 5:04 pm
Awesome!!! Love these. Your pictures really show him. Great job!!!June 1, 2011 – 3:38 pm
Love your lighting here. These are beautiful!June 1, 2011 – 3:06 pm
This are incredible, Laura! They suit him perfectly – very modern, the angles are great! Congrats to this grad!June 1, 2011 – 2:26 pm
Those are seriously awesome pictures!!! I don’t even know how I’d decide which I liked the best! Beautiful work!June 1, 2011 – 12:38 pm
WOW. Seriously, these are amazing! They are truly art.June 1, 2011 – 12:19 pm
These are soooo great! Lots of fun and I love the B&W ones in the doorframe.June 1, 2011 – 12:10 pm
erm…ok, i’m flooredJune 1, 2011 – 11:46 am
Awesome work with one VERY handsome senior! Love these!!!June 1, 2011 – 11:18 am
Wow! These are just awesome! Nice work Laura!June 1, 2011 – 9:52 am
Oh wow, these are awesome! So unique – love the silhouette ones against that gorgeous sky!June 1, 2011 – 9:19 am
Wowza! Laura you are amazing! This senior session ROCKS! He is sooo handsome and you just totally brought out his personality! Love!June 1, 2011 – 9:13 am
These are seriously amazing. Mom picked the right person to do her son’s pictures. I seriously love these. These are probably the best senior guy pictures I’ve seen. Stunning work:) You are my idol:)June 1, 2011 – 6:51 am
I am picking my jaw off the floor;) These are fantastic! He is a really really good model, and the posing is great! Love everything about these:)! he looks like a great guy! These photos could go in his look book if he wanted to model, which he totally could!:) Good job!!May 31, 2011 – 10:08 pm
These are amazing! And what a handsome young man! I’ll keep an eye out for him in the NBA in the future, clearly he’s got some skills!May 31, 2011 – 7:17 pm
Absolutely PERFECT. Everything about these gives light to the man he really is! It helps that you’re AWESOME, Laura, and he’s pretty dang handsome!May 31, 2011 – 6:43 pm
Oh, Laura, I love your work and I think this guy was a perfect subject for you. Some of the greatest senior pics I’ve ever seen!May 31, 2011 – 5:58 pm
LOVE these. handsome senior too. 
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Laura, these truly are fabulous!! I really loved the relaxed feel to them. Beautiful job.May 31, 2011 – 4:26 pm
This week I get to share with you Kelly Mack of Kelly Mack Photography. She’s from Melbourne, Australia. She’s awesome. Truly a unique and fun eye. I have admired her work for a long time.
Check out her WEBSITE, BLOG, and FACEBOOK PAGE.
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I have watched this next photographer’s work just get better and better. This week I am featuring Donna Bukalders of Bukalders Photography. You can see her blog here and her Facebook page here.
And come on now, look at this picture. Just LOOK AT IT. So soft and pretty.
LOVE that you’ve featured Donna this week, Laura!! Not only do I love her work, but it gave me yet another reason to come and visit your blog and get lost in your amazing images as well 
May 26, 2011 – 9:19 am
Donna is a sweetheart! I love her work with newborns! Thanks for featuring her, Laura!May 25, 2011 – 9:32 am
She’s a quiet little girl. Checking out her world from the safety of mama’s proximity.
A quick bite of food slipped to her as she roams her world.Mama knows how to make her relax. And laughMama loves her little girl.
A lot.
Life is bright with Mama around.
Life is great with Daddy around too.
She knows she is loved.
And with that knowledge, she is ready to explore. Wearing pigtails for the very first time.M&M’s and tea time. Such a perfect combination.
Until we meet again, my sweet little L. Save some M&M’s for me. If you like my work, you can follow me on FACEBOOK.
Love those giggly ones SO much!May 27, 2011 – 9:50 am
Just precious! These images perfectly capture innocence and wonder and LOVE! Beautiful work!May 24, 2011 – 6:11 pm
Wow – she is so cute. I love your lifestyle work. I think you really captured the love between their family.May 23, 2011 – 9:41 am
What wonderful slice-of-life photos and what a beautiful story they tell. So many great photos. I love the tea party. And the window light is luscious. I love your work!May 18, 2011 – 8:13 pm
Beautiful images Laura! I love how ‘real’ and grounded these. Just pure joy, and pure love, captured in a beautiful way!May 18, 2011 – 11:57 am
I adore these, Laura. The photo of that sweet girl laughing with her mom reduced me to a big old pile of mush. I’m melting over here – love!May 18, 2011 – 10:56 am
Your ability to capture the essence of childhood is absolutely INSPIRING!! These are beautiful.May 18, 2011 – 10:19 am
What a beautiful little lady. You really captured her personality, Laura. Lovely work!May 18, 2011 – 9:20 am
What a wonderful post, love all the images and captions with them! She is precious! May 18, 2011 – 8:10 am
beautiful work laura!! love the story telling! and she is adodrable!!!May 18, 2011 – 7:23 am
Laura, your images are engaging and beautiful.May 18, 2011 – 4:32 am
So gorgeous! Love the lifestyle feel and the amazing clarity and the processing…and everything else!May 18, 2011 – 1:44 am
SHe is a darling. And very loved. I love the laughs, the hugs and the love shared amongst them.May 17, 2011 – 11:00 pm
What a great storyteller you are Laura. Your blog is such a delight to read. And yes, you are a gifted photographer.
Darling little girl. Love the pigtails. Makes me remember when my youngest wore pigtails for the first time. May 17, 2011 – 10:31 pm
My fav is of my daughter and wife, looking in opposite directions. I’m breaking younger brother code by complimenting you. You are, gulp, heavy sigh, a gifted photographer.May 17, 2011 – 8:51 pm
Beautiful little girl & awesome captures! I love thisMay 17, 2011 – 4:26 pm
Laura, I really love how you showcased a day in their life! What an adorable little girl!!May 17, 2011 – 2:49 pm
Oh Laura, these are just so wonderful. Even if I didn’t love that little girl, I would love her now!!! And I love the ones with mom and with dad. My heart just loves them all so much.May 17, 2011 – 2:07 pm
Adorable – love your story-telling feel to your work!May 17, 2011 – 1:05 pm
Oh my those piggies are cute!! Love your storytelling.May 17, 2011 – 12:12 pm
Love this, Laura! I love the connections you captured and her dimples are TOO cute!May 17, 2011 – 11:12 am
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Kara Layfield - Love Emily’s work! Thanks so much for sharing Laura!!June 8, 2011 – 9:38 am