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a former Chicago Cub and
the late
Astro, Ken Caminiti,
a former
Astro and New York Giant, |
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and Alan Ashby, a former
Astro.
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She has photographed the daughter
of professional golfer Billy
Ray Brown (not shown)
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and the family of former Aeros hockey player Curtis
Hunt,
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not to mention
the snapshot she took of
Shaquile O’Neal
and her son, Tanner. |
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Portraits have been taken for the
family of the original drummer of
Hootie and the
Blowfish, Brantley and Carleen Smith. |
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She has also taken portraits
of Marathoner and personal friend, Joy Smith. |
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LCpl Josh Menard
- Just days before September 11, 2001, Laura
photographed a handsome, young Houstonian, Josh Menard, on
Galveston’s East Beach as he prepared to leave Texas for the
United States Marine Corps. Although she had photographed Josh
before in other settings, these photographs were to be his
family’s treasure to remember his dedication to them as well as to
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height of the Iraq war, the world watched on live television as U. S. Marine
Lance Corporal Josh Menard relayed his front line combat war experiences to
all from a stretcher in the Iraqi Desert. They heard bits of his long
distance satellite telephone call to his mother, Elizabeth, at home in
Houston as he told her that he had been injured during heavy combat and was
awaiting airlift out of the war torn country. Laura recognized not only the
photograph that she had taken on the Texas beach as it was flashed across
the television screen on CNN, The Today Show, Good Morning America,
MSNBC, as well as the 3 local networks, but the soft southern Texas
drawl, as well, of the young Marine that she has gotten to know. Later that
summer, Laura again photographed LCpl Menard, this time proudly clad in his
Marine dress blues with the honored Purple Heart and other combat medals and
ribbons that he received during his service to our country. |
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There are many local celebrities that Laura
has had the privilege of photographing. Local restauranteur Sandy
McGee, the retired
after 37 years Director of the Houston Zoo, The late Mr. John Werler
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Channel 13
sportscaster Bob Slovak |
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Plus the grandchildren of numerous prominent business men in Houston. A
personal favorite are headshots of her former neighbor, Cameron
Banfield, who played opposite Kevin Costner in "The Rookie" as well
as having been featured in many local commercials. |
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Children with Special Needs:
Because of Laura’s talent and skill in capturing life’s most tender
moments, she was requested to assist in a project with some very special
children –
photographing terminally ill
children in the last stages of their life. Laura donated her time and gave
her utmost in providing the families of these children with lasting memories
captured in their child’s last photographs. With Laura’s guidance, these
children with extensive medical needs were depicted in a natural, loving
environment surrounded by their parents and siblings for a treasured
keepsake their families will forever hold dear. Additional prints of these
beautiful portraits adorn the walls of pediatric facilities such as world
renown Texas Children’s Hospital and Pediatric Special
Care in the Texas Medical Center.
Laura has also done work for the
Blood Center, Bone Marrow Donor Program. Witnessing a Bone
Marrow donor being introduced to the family of the baby whose life was saved
because of that donor was extremely rewarding.
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M.D. Anderson
has requested Laura to photograph "The Healthy Woman’s Symposium"
two years in a row, of which the keynote speakers were best-selling author
Gail Sheehy and former first lady Barbara Bush. |
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| Chris Sansone is a columinst for The
Herald-Coaster Newspaper and is also a local real estate agent
with Remax on the Brazos. His wife, Lizz is active in Fort
Bend Junior Service League. They live in Sugar Land and are
both very involved in the community. |
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Krystal Geichk is the
daughter of Gary Geick of Fort Bend County Precinct Nos. 1 and
2. She was a 2004 graduate of Lamar Consolidated High
School and Laura had the privlege of photographing her for her
senior portraits. |
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| Blake Goodwine has
appeared in Mary Lou Retton's Flip Flop Shop which is a
children's show as well as commercials and print work.
Blake recently completed a national commercial for Ford Lincoln
Mercury. |
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Laura photographed heart
patients for The American Heart Association Gala. The
photographs were used for their invitations, decorations and
brochures. |
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Publications:
Laura’s photographs have been published in
Country Magazine twice as well as in Sew Beautiful Magazine.
One of her portraits of seven babies was featured in a "Wellness Baby"
Campaign by Panhandle Eastern Corp.
Although Laura has worked with many
famous people, she is extremely down to earth and creates a relaxed
environment. Once you meet her, you will feel like you’ve known her forever!
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