02.27.09 - News building update

The other day I thought to myself, "Why do I feel so busy?" Then I realized how much my schedule has changed in the last few weeks. First, I get up in the morning to scoot over to the studio at about seven. Then I go into the office at nine, and then run in between the two buildings throughout the day. If you want a little entertainment, you will most likely find me dragging color swatches, tape measures, floor samples and frame options down the little part of Delaware Avenue in Wilmington between 1905 and 1825. But, you know, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love this stuff! Here's a pic of the front stripped bare. Design forthcoming!

The front gallery. I finally decided upon dark chocolate gloss floors.

A little kitchenette will go here. Behind it is the bathroom.

The upstairs.

The production room, which Kat is in charge of!

Meeting area

VIP room

There is also a detached garage out back that I am transforming into a natural light studio ... more on that soon!

02.18.09 - My Wedding my turn

After years of posting the weddings of other lovely couples, this time it's John and I who are published. Check out our spread in the North American (US & Canada) Knot Magazine with photos by the amazing Anna Kuperberg and LaCour.

02.16.09 - Kids baby J

Lots of newborns lately - is there a baby boom in the mid-Atlantic right now? Loved this little guy's perfect eyes and the beautiful blue-colored wall in his bedroom.

02.11.09 - News new studio

After closing on the new building last Friday, I walked into 1825 Delaware Avenue to find it fully under construction. My contractor doesn't waste any time (and I love that about him)! Here are some photos ...

02.07.09 - Kids How will you say "I love you" this year?

Flowers are beautiful. Candy is sweet. Capturing a special moment in your family's life is a way to say 'I love you' forever... Laura Novak Photography can help you celebrate life and love. What better way to say "I Love You" than to give a fine art photography gift certificate to your loved one? The "So Many Ways to Say I Love You" Valentine Gift Package is: - $195 for an in-studio 30 minute petite session to be scheduled this Spring - $50 of your fee goes to the Delaware Children's Museum - Lovable packaged gift certificates ready for pickup by 2/13/09 ..and it only gets better: We have a very special "Twelve Ways to say I Love You" beautiful hand bound book that will be raffled off on Thursday, February 12, 2009. The winner can pick this up at the studio on Friday, February 13th to include with their gift!

In order to purchase your gift certificate, please click here. Feel free to forward this to parents, siblings, or spouses as a Valentine's Day gift hint!

02.06.09 - Weddings Julia + Matt's day after

Julia and Matt are a great couple who my husband and I are friends with. They were married in Las Vegas earlier this month. To take these images, they hiked up hills of snow, across cold fields, and darted through traffic. Now, that's commitment!

02.02.09 - News stay at home dads

Last week, a former wedding-now-portrait couple, Michelle and Spencer, were on The Today Show>. The segment discussed their role reversal since Spencer was laid off from Lehman Brothers. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Here is a fun screen shot where you can see my images in the background of the segment!

What do you think? Women: would you like to work full time and have your husband stay at home? How about the men out there?