You know that moment… The light is beyond perfect right before dusk.  So you grab your kid that doesn’t smile at a camera, toss her in a new dress, and run out to the closest ‘far away’ spot from your home.  I grabbed her stunnas as I closed the car door and we start tromping across milkweeds to the top of a little hill.  Seeds gently fly around my sweet girl.

It’s perfect… She’s perfect… Now for cooperation.  Ha!  Anyone who knows my daughter, knows that she just doesn’t smile for cameras.  She’s been in the spotlight consistently for a while and just isn’t interested.  She looks away, looks down, runs away, walks too fast towards me, or is just in a foul mood.  Last night, I just wanted her to be her, and the stunnas seemed to help.  Maybe it was similar to the scene from Big Daddy where Julian has to put his sunglasses on to speak to the court?  Maybe it was the atmosphere, the seeds floating around my baby… Maybe, I just caught her in a decent mood.

Whatever… it was, it was amazing.  Here are a few from the set, the rest are processing and will be posted soon on the new site.

We looove this session!  The bright colors, ring around the rosie, eskimo kissing………… regular kissing!  hehe.  Topped off with some jumping and flowers.  Summertime bliss!

Madison found me thru The Littlest Heroes Project.  It’s amazing and allows me to meet so many great kids!  Anyone who knows me, knows that I adore children.  These kids have touched my heart. I love their parents, I love their stories, the way they inspire me to do the best I can, every day.

Madison has been faced with many hurdles… but she keeps going.  Everyday she wakes up, and puts forth her best.  She is truly an amazing, inspiring individual.  I am fortunate to have met her!  She has big goals and dreams that I know she will meet.  She LOVES Disney, and wants to be a fashion designer for them when she grows up.  What a wonderful goal she has set for herself!

Madison, when you are ready, let me know, we’ll get you down to a fashion shoot in the studio!

Man, I have been sooo crazy busy. Every weekend is booked this month, it’s truly a blessing considering the run of bad luck Craig and I had this summer.

 

November 15th is this year’s Christmas Cut-off. This will ensure time for orders to be back to us prior to the festivities.

 

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Little Giraffe, Just for kids newborn to age 10, go check it out!!

Portfolio building is starting!  http://www.littlegiraffephoto.com

 

 

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De Bella Diva, my boudoir division will be headed towards a new name, look, and style.  Pretty Jane will debut soon!  Expect a more grainy, gritty, sexier, raw look and style.  Portfolio building has ALREADY started, so if you want to jump on the bandwagon, please email me 2 photos of yourself if you are interested.  I’ll need a headshot and a full length body shot.   I have casting calls up in the modeling communities, but am opening this up to my current, past, and future clients as well.

I am a female photographe in denver rebranding, www.debelladiva.com.
Searching for female models, and couples for portfolio building. Will not photograph males alone w/o a female model involved.

Ladies, I shoot alone with no assistants and have TONS of references available.
The sessions will be boudoir inspired, lingerie, but no need to be nude, however come with an open mind.  Your pictures WILL be on my website and you will need to sign a policy agreement and model release.  You’ll receive reproduction rights for your own portfolios. 

You MUST be at least 18 years old.

• Must be outgoing, able to let me get what I need for this revamp, photo-wise
• I will trade for images, there is no pay involved
• Must provide own lingerie- in very good condition, shoes (stillettos, pumps, mary janes… no strappy sandles or chunky square heels)
• Bring at least 1 pair of black panties.
• Would prefer your make-up be done by M.A.C professional, not at a salon.
• Tats and piercings are enticing!

I’ll need 2 pictures from you to be considered as a model.  The pictures cannot be photoshopped… I want to see YOU, not photoshopped you.

Headshot and full length please, also send your specs as I am looking for specifics for these branding purposes.

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Picture time!!  Please enjoy these not-so-much Sneak Peaks of my many, many sessions over the past few weeks!

Sigh, I love autumn.  The colors are so golden here in Denver, it’s breathtaking.   These are session from September to MOST of October.  Crazy huh, with more to come!!

Whew!  I’ve been REALLY busy lately.

Right now I’m in Phoenix with my sister (well I WAS… I saved this draft and didn’t publish LOL).  We’re off in about an hour to go take some images of the 3 girls together, Audrey, Amelie, and Natalie… First time that all girls have been together.  Last weekend, I was in El Paso, Texas for the Ft. Bliss PhotoWeekend.  Operation: Love Reunited photographers came from as far as Pennsylvania, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin to help boost moral amoung deploying soldiers and their families, over 700 of them.

Tuesday night I had the honor of welcoming sweet Amina into the world!  She was soo itty bitty, weighing in at 4 lbs. 11 oz.  So sweet!  Congratulations Alana, Ado, and Aiden on your newest addition.  Call me to schedule Amina’s newborn session. 

Here are a few images from recent sessions, little Amina & Olivia, Kyle, and Alex. 

I traveled to Phoenix this weekend to see my sister and her family after about a year or so… and so they could meet Nanie for the first time.

Sunday we went up to Goldfield Ghost Town, watched a gun show and attempted to get a good picture of all 3 girls for our mom. While we did manage to get one or two fairly good ones, I have to laugh because when Amelie was crying, Natalie was laughing hysterically, and Audrey was just kinda hanging out. LOL. This is my favorite, in black and white and color.  I can’t decide which I love… but I’ll print it someway on a canvas.  Which is your favorite??

I am joining with an enormous, generous group of photographers who are banding together to offer custom portraits, lifelong memories, to deserving families.  The initiative, started by Kristen Kalb, is called Giving Is Awesome!

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Many people know my families current hardships.  But I know that there are more families out there who are having a rough time also, many more so then us.  I’m sure that you know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – Currently, $600 worth to be exact, and it could go up!  Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.  Now I know that many other photographers are able to offer a lot more, I unfortunately can only offer this amount for now… If things change in our family- then I will raise the winning amount up. I still want to help. I still want to give and help someone who is very deserving of beautiful memories of their children.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in the Denver Metro Area. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : tonee@toneelawrence.com

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries! Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,
Tonee