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Saint David Sacraments Content

Laraine — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:00:23 +0000

Images from Saint David First Holy Communion will be on the website hopefully within the week. They will not be found here. Please email me at laraine@photosbylaraine.com with your information:

I need the time of the Mass that you attended, and if you did a portrait session or not. Due to lack of response, we did not produce a DVD this year.

Mommy’s Little Bundle

Laraine — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:56:13 +0000

Beautiful Mom-to-be

What could be more exciting than getting ready for your first little bundle? And how fortunate are the moms and dads of today that taking wonderful images of the mom-in-waiting is not only very acceptable, but extremely desirable. I had the privilege of doing so for a very special couple recently. Their little daughter has been here for the past month, and I am a little behind on getting these images up, but I wanted to share the beauty of Maternity through carefully posed and imaginative images.

Eloise Hudson

Laraine — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:21:39 +0000

Eloise’s memorial photographs can be found at the following webpage.

www.photosbylaraine.com/eloise

First and Second Place at the Interguild

Laraine — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:13:35 +0000

Well, I had the chance to compete this year and since I had some new travel photos, I decided to enter them. “Lone Tree” took first place in pictorial and “Mammoth Terraces” took second in unclassified.

Lone Tree

Mammoth Terraces

Unfortunately Palm Beach still took home the trophy even thought the final accounting was in question, we had a higher overall score, they had one of the highest scores individually.

Inspiration and Learning

Laraine — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:16:56 +0000

Attending the Sandy Puc Family Tour seminar is not only a learning opportunity, but somehow it just jump-starts your brain with new inspirations and ideas. Though I have been a long time volunteer for many organizations, I have not used it to further my business in the way businesses are using it today. Hooking up with (and helping) various charity groups is in itself a win-win-win situation. Hospitals, children’s groups, and very specialized charities are all out there looking for assistance. Even a childrens photographer, wedding photographer, or event photographer can help just by doing what comes naturally. If you are a charity that is looking for some assistance in the area of photography in South Florida, keep us in mind. Of course, we can’t do it all, but with an entire group of folks at the Professional Photographers Guild of Florida of which I am current president, we can usually find someone willing to help out. My business grew out of volunteerism and it still is a great inspiration and learning avenue.

It’s just a little thing

Laraine — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:05:31 +0000

Every year for the past 20-25 years, during the Christmas season our pastor gives a luncheon for the elderly who are shut-in, that is they are unable to leave their homes on their own. There are several highlights of the afternoon, one is the roasted turkey, another is the school children singing Christmas songs, and also visiting with long-time friends. But, by far the most exciting for them and the first thing they do when they arrive, and pose for a photograph with the pastor in front of a huge Christmas tree. By the end of the meal, the photographs are printed and given to each guest. It is such a little thing, but they just love it, and so do I. It’s just the little things that can bring such joy.

Some more ramblings

Laraine — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:45:44 +0000

Well, it has taken me this long to get around to posting. The end of the year is not usually too busy for me as I do not promote holiday photos to the general public, but my long-time regulars came through with a few family portrait sessions, a wedding on New Years Day. It was an incredibly large family, and they were all about getting photos of each of them. It’s called Family Pride. Remember the old “my dad can beat your dad” statement that young boys often make? Family Pride. What about those bumper stickers about the honor roll? More family pride. So show them how you value them, and make an appointment for a Professional Photograph to proudly display in your home. It is a gift to the future. Congrats to Anoinette and Servi! Many, many happy years together.

Candlelight Procession at Epcot

Laraine — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:34:30 +0000

The group of choirs included Saint David Church Choir headed by Ursula Hamilton. John and I filmed and photographed the pre-program preparations, the performance, from our great seats. The guest narrator was Isabelle Rossillini and her Italian accent was delightful as she read the story of Christ’s birth. To see all the photos please go to

www.photosbylaraine.com/epcotsingers

I am sorry I don’t know how to make this a link.

Summer at the Beach

Laraine — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:10:25 +0000

Henry family

We met the whole Henry Family at Myrtle Beach to visit and photograph them on the beach
There were 25 of us (only the Pittsburgh family is in this image).

Eloise Hudson (my sister)

Laraine — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:45:20 +0000

With great sadness, I write here about the passing of my younger sister, Eloise Marie Henry Hudson. The newspapers misspelled her name in the obituary and I feel it is necessary to put this out there with the correction in case anyone is doing a search. She spent most of her time doing things for her family, there are nearly 40 of us, all told. That was when she wasn’t ill. Her fight was strong, and when people complimented her she answered, “what else can I do.” She began her fight over 20 years ago being diagnosed with cancer of the eyes, that were burned off by laser many times. Also, MS, and she was in and out of the wheelchair. Then at 52, the big diagnosis of ovarian cancer. We were blessed to have her for five years after that. In that time, she saw the birth of Gracie Rose Hudson, Charlotte Jo Hudson, Christina McCarraher, and Dalton Baker, four beautiful grandchildren. They will never forget her birthday parties, cakes, and loving hugs. The other children surviving her are daughters Laura Hudson McCarraher, Celina Hudson Baker, and son Gary Hudson. The rest of the grandchildren are: Victoria Sullivan, Polly Robinson Hudson, Shelby Lynn Baker, Hunter McCarraher. Her memorial service was held on May 19, 2009 at the home of her daughter Celina. Many heartfelt letters were read, prayers sent up, plus a memorial dvd played for the many guests. Thanks go to all the friends of all the family members who brought food, send flowers, baskets, and prayer cards. She will be missed by all and loved forever.