It wasn't too long ago that I was excited about the beginning of winter and the snow. I still love the snow. I think it is beautiful and calm. But I found out that I wasn't nearly as fond of the cold as I thought I was. So needless to say, I was pleased to feel the warmth that we have gotten the past couple of days and see how instantaneously everything started to grow and bloom. Of course I had to go out and take a few pictures! I didn't get to take as many as I would have liked to, but I can assure you that there will be more to come in the following weeks and months. I can't resist taking pictures of such a beautiful world!

I suppose I've always been someone "creative." Just like it's said in the following video, I like to create something that wasn't there before. Many types of creating appeal to me. Probably the most prominent, as many of you know, would be photography. But what you do to create something of your own is personal to you. Everyone has the ability "to create things of substance and beauty."

So I pose this challenge to all who read this: Create something. Something that has value to you. Something you are excited to call your own. It can be a photograph, a painting, something you've made, or a story you've written, or many, many other possibilities. What ever it is, I'd like you to share it with me. Comment on this blog or send me a message through my contact page. And remember to watch the video. It inspired me to get out and create something new, I hope it will inspire you too.

What will you create?

One of the major differences between California and Utah is the weather. I love California, and miss it dearly, but Utah has what some people like to call.... are you ready for this?... Seasons! I checked the weather forecast this morning, and was surprised to find that the previous forecast for rain next Tuesday has turned into a snow prediction. Now I'm sure that all those who have lived here for at least one winter may not find this bit of information as interesting and news worthy as I seem to be turning it into, but as a photographer I look at everything in terms of "Will this make an amazing photo?" And snow definitely has the potential to turn out many great photos. Yes, there are the cynics who say that snow isn't pretty...because within a couple hours of fresh fallen snow, it is bound to be walked and driven in and turn not so white and fresh. And of course there is the cold that goes along with it. But being naive and unknowledgeable in the behavior of snow, I'm excited to see it, and of course take many, many pictures of it. So who's in? I'm starting to schedule snow photo shoots! These are perfect for holiday greeting cards that tend to make there way through the mail to family and friends within the next couple of months. I already have a few choice locations in mind, or let me know about your ideas! Hey, I'll even give you 30% off the cost of the photo session fee and 20% off prints if you schedule before November 21, 2009 just for mentioning this blog! Now how can you resist such an offer? And please check me out on Facebook! Become a fan, and you can get my newest images in your news feed before they appear on my website!



I wish you all happy snow memories!

Here are a few of the images I've taken recently.

The wedding was amazing. It was a beautiful day and everything went well, without any major incidents. Here are some of the photos from that day!

This weekend a really good friend of mine is getting married in Southern California. She has hired a photographer for the wedding, but has asked me to also take some pictures during the reception. I'm really excited to get a bit more experience in wedding photography. I love the magic; all the details that go into making it a perfect day. Those are the things that can be so easily overlooked, but the bride spends hours working on! How beautiful it is, to be able to capture Love in an image. The looks they give each other, and those moments when they don't realize that someone else is watching them in their own private moments. Those are the images that I love: the ones that just take your breath away and draw you into the Love they are sharing.

Welcome to LaurenSilcock.com and to my blog! I'm really excited to be able to share with you about my current projects, as well as let you in on some of my tips for being in pictures and even taking pictures. When I was about 10 years old, I looked out my bedroom window and saw a beautiful sunset. I wanted to capture what I was looking at so I could see it over and over again. The way the colors blended together, it was like someone had splashed paint in all my favorite colors across the sky. So I decided that I would draw it, exactly as I saw it, and then I would be able to see it as often as I wanted. It didn't take me long to realize that drawing wasn't one of my strongest talents... So I started taking pictures. The first time I felt like a real photographer was during a family trip to Yellowstone. I took rolls and rolls of film and used it all. And although I don't know what happened to most of those images, I still have the pictures that came from one of those rolls. I loved those pictures. I carried them around with me everywhere so I could show people all the "pretty things" that I saw. I have been taking pictures ever since. I've had a bit more experience now, and learned a great deal about what makes a photo beautiful. I still love to take pictures of landscapes and flowers, but I have expanded my interest to portraits of people. I now also love making people look amazing! I hope you enjoy visiting my website! Please always feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Remember to always see the beauty in everything: Every mountain, every flower, every person.