new and improved (at least i think so!)

You will notice some changes around here....clearly, the header is different, the pages are a different color...even the font is different! (If you noticed that part, you're clearly a graphic design nerd). The biggest advantage of this new format is that it will allow me to post bigger pictures, like this:


Recognize that gorgeous woman? It's Darbi, my esteemed friend and fellow wedding photographer! I did a trash-the-dress session with her and her hubby Neil back in June, and it's still one of my favorite shoots of the year.

So why am I making these changes? Well, the layout change to allow for bigger pictures is something I should have done a long time ago. What spurred it on, however, is that I'm rolling out a new website soon, and I needed to update the blog colors to match the colors of the new site. The new site isn't live yet, but you can look at a preview here:

The New, Improved Photography by Lara Site

Do you see the biggest difference? Yep, I'm changing my name! I specifically chose "Photography by Lara" when I started this business because I knew my last name would soon be changing due to my upcoming marriage. However, now that I'm married and my new last name is here to stay, I'll start using it professionally. I bought a new domain - LaraHanlonPhotography.com - which will soon become my main site, although PhotographyByLara.com will still work as well. I'll slowly be switching everything from the old name to the new name, which is something I'm NOT looking forward to undertaking, but it has to be done. :)