Laura began her photography education 15 years ago as a fledgling photographer for her high school yearbook and her father refusing to buy her an automatic camera. A photographer himself, he taught her that there was much more to being a good photographer than pushing a button. She got a completely manual Nikon FM2n and embarked upon learning her craft.

Laura won many national awards while in college working on her BA in Fine Arts. She has experience in many different facets of photography...photo editor, retoucher, and electronic imaging specialist.

Laura's love of computers brought her into the design industry in 1997. It was an easy transition for her into the world of graphic and web design. Laura and her husband opened a graphic design studio eight years ago which she still enjoys doing.

In 2002 with the birth of her son and the resulting baby pictures, her love of photography was rekindled. Her friends encouraged her to open a studio and share her unique style. In March of 2004 Laura opened The Smile House in beautiful downtown San Marcos. She specializes in babies, children and family portraiture.

Baby

Baby
Inside

Butterfly

Cake

Dustin

Mia