Photographer Spotlight: Laura Brett
July 15, 2010 by Kim Hill
Filed under Photographer Spotlight
Tell us your name. Laura Brett
Where do you live? We just moved to Atlanta, GA from NC a little over four months ago.
Please link us to your website. http://www.laurabrettphotography.com
How long have you been a photographer? We launched our full-time photography business in 2008.
Describe your area of expertise. We shoot mostly newborns, but we also have a passion for maternity and children.
How did you come to specialize in newborns? There’s nothing like them and I love them! Need I say more?
Please share with us your absolute favorite photograph you’ve ever taken and tell us the story behind it, why it speaks to you, etc.
It is a picture of my children, nothing technically correct about it. They are laying on the floor looking at old albums of my husband and I. It just reminded me how fast time goes and how important it is to capture ‘snaps’ daily!
How would you describe your style? Our style with newborns is simplistic, organic and pure.
What is your standby pose (the one that everyone tends to want from you)? I get a ton of requests for my maternity sessions. The pose is the one with the dad crossing his arms across the mom showing off that beautiful belly. It is my number one requested pose, but most are very shy when it comes to trying it.
What gear is in your bag? Nikon, Nikon, Nikon 
If you could only use one lens what would it be? Just one? I would have to say a prime lens, my 85mm hands down.
Are you considering any new gear purchases this year? I’m always on the lookout for Nikon’s newest releases – just don’t tell my husband I told you that.
What is your go-to camera shop? B&H Photo and Video
Which album company do you recommend? Right now I’m loving The Dream Album Company.
How do you stay motivated? It’s easy to stay motivated, waking up in the morning knowing you will get to capture a new love – doesn’t get any better than that.
Do you prefer to work in the studio, on-location, or both and why? A mix of both. I do love on-location though, it pushes me to think outside the box.
What sets you and your work apart from other photographers in your area? We pay close attention to the details and focus mostly on newborns. When you come to our site you know it’s what we love and specialize in.
Do you use a Mac or PC? Mac Baby!
Tell us about your image processing style and the software you use. My processing style ( goal) is very clear, tack sharp images right out of the camera. Photoshop helps give you that added touch, but if you can get it almost perfect in camera it’s that much easier.
Which professional organizations do you belong to? PPA
Tell us about your long-term goals. To continue growing my business and improve daily!
Best advice for new photographers breaking into the business? Take things slow, learn the basics. Photography is ever evolving and you learn something new everyday.
If you could choose anyone to do a photoshoot of you and your family, who would your choose? Oh gosh…my list keeps growing. Right now I would say Pastel Photography, she is rocking it!
If you were not a photographer, then: I really couldn’t imagine doing anything else, but if that were the case I’ve always been intrigued with midwifery/labor and delivery.
What does photography mean to you? It means everything! I eat, sleep and dream photography. Through my lens and my children, I get to experience the world in a whole new way.
Magazine must have? Us Weekly
What is your guilty pleasure? Diet Coke
My weakness is…..I always have too much on my plate.
My strength is…..I’m always on time, come rain or shine.
What do you do when you first wake up? Snuggle with my two children
Finish this quote: When it rains…..it pours. No, how about the old man is snoring? Wait, that is a nursery rhyme I just messed up?
Who do you love? My high school sweetheart turned husband, my two beautiful children, and Sady (our basset).
Do you read your horoscope? Nope
Do you have a blog addiction? Hmmm…not really, but I do love cruising photographer blogs to follow their daily captures.
Do you have any tattoos? Yes, just one – it actually means ambition.
What are your thoughts on 80′s Music? Well, I was born in the 80′s so anything music/movies 80′s related – I’m there.
What is on your iPod? Don’t have one – that’s bad, right?
Morning or night? Morning
Do you have any travel dreams? Not at the moment, we did just get back from vacation and I need another vacation from unpacking.
On my day off…..When that happens, the kids and I plan a day just for us.
One of your top 100 to do before you die? What isn’t?
Special thanks to Rebecca Knowles Photography for the portrait of Laura and her son at the top of this post.
Thank you so much, Laura, for sharing a little about yourself. We all have enjoyed your gorgeous baby and maternity portraits.
What a great feature piece on you, Laura! Awesome work, as always. Congratulations!
Awesome Laura! I loved learning more about you. Your pics are always gorgeous!
I admire Laura and her work so much! She has that magic touch with newborns! I LOVE looking at her work!
Thanks for sharing Laura Brett’s spotlight! She’s a huge inspiration for me and I’ve watched her blossom into an outstanding photographer!
Love reading about Laura. She is such a wonderful photographer and person as well!
Laura is the best!!!! Love seeing the art she creates.
Great read! Love Laura’s work!!
Love you Laura and love hearing about you!
What a fun article!
Thanks for sharing!! LOVE your work!! 
Laura’s photography is such an inspiration…thanks for the great article. And Laura, thanks for the inspiring work!
Laura’s work is amazing!!! I have “known” her for quite sometime
Love your work! You are so talented.
Thanks for the spotlight on Laura! She’s great and we love her work!
Laura is an amazingly talented photographer–and I love it that you showcased her.
Laura’s photography captures the sweetness and innocence of babies and children, but she adds her own special flair that sets it apart. Great interview!!
Your work is amazing Laura, you truly inspire me !
Love your work, Laura. Great interview!
Laura is amazing! I always love looking at her work.
Laura,
Your work is amazing and beautiful, love the bokeh in that last one!
Yay! Love reading about my favorite photographer! LB has taken the most gorgeous photographs of my son. Every time someone comes to my house they always comment on the photos!
What a great feature on Laura! She is such an amazing photographer and an inspiration to so many of us!!! Her work is amazing!
Laura, you rock! It was neat to learn more about you!
I’ve always been really inspired by Laura too – I love her photographs, always have, and the read here has been really interesting!
I just smiled all the way through this piece…I miss shooting newborns and can’t wait to get back to it….you have inspired me.
Loved reading this Laura. Such a treat!
Great interview, Laura!! One of my biggest inspirations…love love your work!
LOVE reading about you Laura!
A true talent…Laura Brett never ceases to amaze me. I have been fortunate enough to have seen her work for the past year and I think she is just such a sweet person and fabulous photographer
Laura Brett is awesome! Great interview ladies!
Loved this article!
Great interview, Laura! You always inspire!
I’ve always loved your work Laura. Nice to get to know more about you personally.
This is Awesome Laura! U deserve it!!
Great interview – Laura is an amazing artist!
Very good article. I’m so glad that I have been able to get to know you. a truly beautiful person inside and out!
Thanks for the opportunity Pink Ink and thanks for all wonderful comments!
YAY Laura!!!
Love it! Great newborn shots! Always looking for ideas for shooting newborns