Fosters

Right now there are two, temporary, additions to the Appleby-Williams household. Wyatt and Oscar, our latest foster kittens. We’ve had them for a while now, just waiting for both of them to be up to the right weight. Wyatt (top pic) is heavy enough to go back but Oscar has been a sickly little guy and he’s just now starting to gain the weight he needs to.

(Right before this pic Oscar got into a pudding cup, see the dab on his chin?)

It’s great having the kittens around, it always makes things just that much more interesting around the house and I like watching the interaction between the kittens and our cats. Bringing them back really sucks but maybe I can make Heath do it this time!

V-day Event!

Next Sunday come on out to Buster’s for free portraits and Babycakes Cupcakes! I was fortunate enough to meet Morgan of Morgan Day Photography this past week. She is a fantastic local photographer  on a mission to make life more romantic and adventurous (you can read more here). Love in Lex is an opportunity to get a great pic of you and your loved one and to show single moms in Lexington some love. Click on the photo below for more info and click here to RSVP! I’m bringing hubby with me so we can get our pic taken, it’s been years since we’ve had a nice portrait together, so if you go, stop by and say hi! Oh, and don’t forget to enter the free wedding photography contest!

New Series

In about 3 months I will be graduating. While I am very exited about it and really looking forward to everything that is waiting for me in the future, leaving school is a little bittersweet too. I love my classes, love my classmates and I love the community that I’ve become a part of in the last three years. As a way to commemorate my time at UK I’ll be documenting the building I’ve spent more time in than I can remember, the Reynolds Building. Some pictures will have a story that I’ll share with you and others will be documenting the uniqueness of the building and the marks left by artists both past and present.

Detail from Off the Wall in Utter Pandemonium as We Tape on It! a collaboration with UK students and visiting artists Cameron Fuller and Sarah Paulsen.

Lazy Sunday

I think Ivan has the right idea. Happy Sunday everyone!

Snow Fun

Although I generally keep my kitties indoors every once in a while I take them outside to let them experience the outdoors. I couldn’t help but let Oliver and Boo outside today to see how they’d react to the snow. Oliver was NOT a big fan, he was back up on the steps pawing at the door in about thirty seconds.

Surprisingly Boo actually seemed to enjoy it for a little while………

but then decided she wanted to go inside after all.  After she inspected the shovel, of course.

Vintage Dresses

I am a huge sucker for a pretty dress. Majorly huge. If I were about a hundred pounds lighter I would be modeling wedding (and other) dresses as well as photographing brides in them. I’m also a sucker for a vintage dress. There is just something about not only the styles but also the craftsmanship that was put into making them. And because apparently I am spending too much time on the internet I found this website called The Frock (love the name) that sells vintage dresses. Here are some from their wedding collection but they also have styles from the Victorian era, the 20’s and WWII. If you have time check them out.

New Sites

Being a bride and planning a wedding doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune. After all, it’s about the love, right? Here are some great sites if you’re looking for ideas that will save you a bit of cash and help you plan a wedding that is uniquely you!

The Budget Savvy Bride

A Practical Wedding

Snippet and Ink

Etsy Wedding: Offbeat finds for the eclectic bride.

Angie and John

WAY back in October I was able to do some work as a second shooter for my friend Shaun Ring. Angie and John were a very cool couple from Tennessee who came back to get married in Lexington. They had a large group of friends  who all came together (for the first time in a long time) to help Angie and John celebrate. It was great to be able to spend time with fun people!

I love when the bride and groom sing during the first dance. It’s so sweet!

Thanks for checking out the photos! Don’t forget about the chance to win FREE wedding photography!

Advice From Vendors

Emilie Duncan, a wedding planner from Columbus, Ohio (formerly of Lexington) has a new series on her blog called “What vendors wish you knew!” Check it out if you get the chance, it’s very informative.

*Free* Wedding Photography!

Are you or someone you know part of  a unique, stylish, offbeat and creative couple? Enter my first-ever free wedding photography contest! If you haven’t already, visit my site to check out my portfolio and make sure that I am available on your date. Then, read the information below, tell your friends (or don’t, because then you’ll have a better chance ) and send in your entry by February 28!

The winning bride and groom will receive:

• Up to 8 hours of wedding day coverage.
• DVD of all high-resolution images.
• An online gallery for viewing and sharing photos as well as a $100 credit for purchasing prints.
• Travel within 100 miles of Lexington, Kentucky. If you live outside this area, and you want to enter, I will travel anywhere in the US if you are willing to pay my travel fees.

To enter please send the following information to laurie@laurieapplebyphotography.com :

• Name of the bride and groom.
• Let me know how your wedding will be unique, stylish, offbeat, hand-made or creative.
• A nice pic or two of you and your love.
• Send anything else you think I would want to see, within reason.
• A little about yourselves as a couple. How did you meet? How did he propose? What do you like to do together? etc.

Please note:

1. Couples must be getting married sometime between June 2010 and December 2010 and have an estimated guest list of less than 125. I will make exceptions to the guest count rule if the couple is willing to pay for an additional photographer ($200).

2. The couple must be willing to appear on this blog and have their story featured as well.

3. Please visit my website to make sure that I am not already booked on your day. If I am already booked, I’m sorry!

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FEBRUARY 28, 2010 at 12:00am EST.