A Day with Spanki Photography Workshop

Hello Friends!

I write this with my heart almost beating out my chest with excitement. If you've been following my blog over the past year, you've seen how my posts have slowed because I'm devoting much of my free time to my photography career. I can't say 'Thank You' enough to all of you who continue to support me though this process. It's not been easy.

I have a HUGE announcement!

Have you heard of Spanki Mills? She is an AMAZING photographer and a professional role model of mine.

The other morning I was deep in The Word and reading my devotion Jesus Calling, and it spoke about fear.  Refusing to waste energy worrying, and you will find strength to spare. I start thinking... What am I afraid of? I mean really afraid of. What am I holding inside that is sucking my power and momentum? The answer hit me so hard I nearly fell off my chair..... Success. It sounds odd. Success? Isn't that what everyone wants in some form?

Why do I still get that pit in my stomach on a way to a shoot? Why did I complete my business permit over a month ago, yet haven't had it filed? Fear. I'm afraid to succeed. Success leads to the unknown. 

I spent a long time in prayer that morning, handing my fear over to God. I needed to take that leap of faith to take my career to the next level, but how? Later that same day, Spanki started a Facebook photog group. Within a few seconds, I was connecting with other photographers and learning I wasn't the only one with fears. Even Spanki herself has ups's and downs. Isn't that funny how we can put people up on pedestals and think they are perfect and don't have issues like us "normal" people. Well it grounded me. Spanki even commented on one of my posts (which made me do a mental backflip of excitement). 

Next thing I knew, I was inviting Spanki to visit me in my home town for a mentoring session. Better yet... I thought why not share this opportunity with others and host A Day with Spanki Workshop! YES! This was my answer I had prayed on earlier that day. This is what I needed to take that next step.

So.... This is YOUR invitation too! If you have any interested in perusing a photography career, this is an event you don't want to miss. The Sunday after the workshop we will be doing a portfolio shootout open to anyone!

Workshop: Saturday, August 3, 2013

Shootout: Sunday, August 4, 2013

Monterey, California

Read all the details here.

READY TO SIGN UP? Email Spanki at info@spankimills.com with MONTEREY in the subject line.

Hope to see you there!

MIA

Last year, I made three new year's resolutions. One, start writing a blog. Check! Yesterday was actually my blogs 1st birthday. Second, quit drinking soda. Check! I actually have gone an entire year without my Sierra Mist. Dying but did it.   Third, live a more healthy lifestyle and lose weight. Well two out of three isn't bad, right? The first nine months of this blog, I posted nearly everyday. It became an addiction. Seriously.   Well the last few months my posts have been much less frequent. At one point, not even once a week.   A lot of you have checked in with me, making sure I'm ok (which I am). Thank you for that. About three months ago, something out of the blue happened,  and it changed the way we live our daily lives. Don't worry, we're all healthy. Depending on how you looked at it, you could either freak out,  or trust God that He is in control and will be by your side through anything. I chose the latter.   From this turning point in our lives, a seed was planted in our minds, and slowly  over the past few months, with Gods support, our new business is born.

This is where I've been. Creating a new career. Who says at thirty-something you can't pursue a dream?

My goal was on 01/01/13 to launch.

A new design. A new website. A new focus.

SO.... without further adieu, check it out HERE.

Here are a few sneak peaks...

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What do you think?  

I love reading your comments!

Fall Mini Sessions

If you didn't know, beside the person behind this blog or mommy, I'm a lifestyle photographer. You can visit me at Laura Hernandez Photography. In case you live near the California Central Coast, you may want to jump on this opportunity.

It's that time of year again! Can you believe it? Mini session are a day full of 30 minute sessions. They're perfect to get your holiday photo done or just fit in a quick session for you and your loved ones. Space is limited and also require a $100 via cash or check to hold your space. Sessions will only be booked via email on a first come, first serve base so email me your preferred time at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

When: October 13th from 1PM-6PM

For more detailed information, visit my photography website HERE.

**Mini sessions are ideal for groups of five people or less. For larger parties or longer photo sessions, please email me for more information.

Please let me know if you have any questions. So excited to see many of you on October 13th! 

Photo Challenge | The Sun

Photo Challenge  |  The Sun

This weeks theme chosen by Megan at Absolute Mommy. 

May 7 - 20, 2012

Laura Hernandez Photography

Here's how to enter:

• Created a post on your blog and include ONE photo submission for this challenge.
• Include the Our Reflection Photo Button 
• You can also link through your Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, etc., Just be sure you include the link www.our-reflection.blogspot.com within your post.
• Submit the link to your post using the InLinkz button below. You must submit the actual photo link {permalink}, not just your website URL. 
• You can submit your photo at any time during the challenge. The deadline for this submission is Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 11:59pm {PST}. 

Please remember to follow your host via GFC, Bloglovin, Hellocotton or email.

We ask if you enter the photo challenge, please leave a comment for at least 3 other submissions. Don't be shy! It's a great way to meet new people.

Spread the word! Grab a button and add it to your blog. 
Tweet or Facebook about the link up.

<div align="center"><a href="http://our-reflection.blogspot.com/" title="Our Reflection Photo Challenge"><img src="http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g383/_laurahernandez/photochallenge-2.jpg" alt="Our Reflection Photo Challenge" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Interested in being a guest judge?
Email me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Photo Challenge Winner: My Heart

This week's special guest judge is

Megan at Absolute Mommy.

Here are Megan's top picks...

1st Place WINNER: Natalie from NorthShore Days
 Love the way her son is gently touching both his sisters! 
It's just too sweet, and indeed melted my heart!

2nd Place WINNER: Tory from Life As We Know It

A girl and her dog?  So cute and I love that it's just their backs

looking out into the big wide world together.  Super sweet.



3rd Place WINNER: Megan from Shaping Up To Be A Mom

New babies always melt my heart, but with a protective big brother

giving some cudly love?  I'm a gonner.  And I can almost smell that

new baby smell, looking at this picture!!

If your photo was in the top three, CONGRATULATIONS! You rocked it this week!

Winners please contact me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Megan choose this weeks theme to be "The SUN!"

Can't wait to see what you come up with! 
Read HERE to see how you could be the next winner.

Link up opens this Friday morning so be ready!

A little secret, those first to link up, get the most hits on their blog.

Don't forget to Save The Date!
May 16th.... "There's No Place Like Home" Link Up
Find out more details HERE.

Tuesday 10: I Heart Instagram

I heart Instagram. 

The idea behind Instragm is pretty simple. Snap a photo on your iPhone
or Android, add a quirky filter, share it across Instagram's internal network
or Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Fouraqure.

I'm a blogger who's strives daily at improving my writing skills, but I love to express my life thorough pictures. Instantly Instagram became my best friend in the social media world.

Here are a few of my fav's....

Sharing my life through photos.

Follow me on Instagram at @_laurahernandez HERE

Linky up with...

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, May 12th, my daughter Rachel and I will be guest bloggers discussing

common posing mistakes. What's flattering, and what's not-so-much.

Don't miss out on Photography Week with Mom2MemphisAndRuby.



Mother and Daughter Teaming Up Together

Photography by Rachel Lauren &

Laura Hernandez Photography

Weekly Photo Challenge: My Heart

Welcome to this weeks photo challenge.

This weeks theme chosen by Sue at Hello. Also, I love you.

"My Heart" April 30-May 6, 2012

Jessica Velarde Photography

All photo challenge submissions are eligible to win.

A 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner will be chosen by a guest judge.

1st Place PRIZE
$15 Surprise Mary Kay Filled Gift Bag

2nd Place PRIZE
$10 Surprise Mary Kay Filled Gift Bag

3rd Place PRIZE
Surprise Mary Kay Item

Here's how to enter:

• Created a post on your blog and include ONE photo submission for this challenge.
• Include the Our Reflection Photo Button 
• You can also link through your Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, etc., Just be sure you include the link www.our-reflection.blogspot.com within your post.
• Submit the link to your post using the InLinkz button below. You must submit the actual photo link {permalink}, not just your website URL. 
• You can submit your photo at any time during the challenge. The deadline for this weeks submission is  Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 at 11:59pm {PST}. 

Please remember to follow your host via GFC, Bloglovin, Hellocotton & email.

We ask if you enter the photo challenge, please leave a comment for at least 3 other submissions.

Don't be shy! It's a great way to meet new people.

Spread the word! Grab a button and add it to your blog. Tweet or Facebook about the link up.

<div align="center"><a href="http://our-reflection.blogspot.com/" title="Our Reflection Photo Challenge"><img src="http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g383/_laurahernandez/photochallenge-2.jpg" alt="Our Reflection Photo Challenge" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Prizes will be mailed to U.S. Residents only {unless winner wants to pay  postage}.

Winners will be contacted via email. Check back here next week to see who won.

Giveaway ends at midnight on May 6th.

Interested in being a guest judge?
Email me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com