Laura Segall Photography- Arizona Photojournalist- Weddings, Portraits and Events

Feb 03 2012

Shelina and Curtis’ Troon North Golf Club wedding- Scottsdale, Arizona

Curtis makes his grand entrance with his friends and family by his side.

Shelina and Curtis started their celebration with a pre-wedding sangeet party Friday night. It was a fun and colorful event with lots of delicious food and dancing. The highlight was when all of Shelina and Curtis’ friends got up and surprised the couple with a choreographed dance routine.

On Saturday Shelina and Curtis were married at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale. It was a perfect Arizona day without a cloud in the sky. I loved green color palette that was everywhere from the flowers to the bridesmaids heels. Shelina was stunning with just the right amount of bling. I wish Shelina and Curtis much love and happiness.

Click here to see their urban engagement session.

Venue: Troon North Golf Club
Rehearsal dinner: Indian Delhi Palace
Officiant: Mike Kennedy
Flowers: Flowers by Jodi
Henna: Art of India
DJ: Muscleman Music & More
Cake: Sprinkles Cupcakes

If you closely you can see the tiny initials (CE) of Curtis’ name on Shelina’s left hand.

Thank you Shelina for helping me light your brand new husband!

Posted in Weddings Tags: arizona, henna, indian, sangeet party, scottsdale, Troon North, Troon North Golf Club, wedding

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Jan 13 2012

Reflections one year later

January 8, 2011, I was working at home in the Phoenix area, editing photos as my 5 week-old son played on his floor mat beside me, when I heard on the radio that a gunman had gone on a rampage in Tucson, killing a number of innocent people and shooting Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in the head. As I photographed the aftermath of the tragic event on that day and during the days that followed, I couldn’t help but reflect on the fragility of life and how in the blink of an eye everything can change. It was hard to believe that something like that could happen. Maybe it was the emotions of being a new mother, but more than other events I have covered I personally felt the grief and shock of the community.

One year later I knew I wanted to be with Tucson as Congresswoman Giffords made a rare public appearance in her hometown. I could hear chanting of “Gabby, Gabby” from across the lawn even before I could see her. As she stepped on stage wearing a bright red scarf, with her husband Mark Kelly by her side, the crowd of thousands rose to their feet and cheered. I moved into position to try to capture the best angle I could as Congresswoman Giffords proudly lead her community in the Pledge of Allegiance. What stood out the most to me as I shot those photos was her huge smile that lit up the stage and everyone around her.

While I photographed the people who attended the event I saw tears and hugs and healing. People were proud to be from Tucson. The memorial vigil celebrated those who lost their lives as well as those still recovering. People snapped their glow sticks and held them high.

As I write this my son is a year old and crawling all over the house. I look at him and I know that life is both precious and resilient.

This blog was originally posted on the Reuters photo blog.

Posted in Personal, Photojournalism Tags: arizona, Photojournalism, Tucson, US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

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Dec 30 2011

My look back at 2011

Wyatt and I watch the fire during our first family camping trip.

I am not one for big New Year’s resolutions but I do like to take a little time to reflect at the last 12 months. This was a wonderful year both personally and professionally. I had the privilege of documenting the engagements, weddings and babies of some truly lovely couples many of whom I now consider friends. I photographed all kinds of people both famous and ordinary in my editorial work. I traveled all over Arizona from Nogales to the Navajo Nation for photographic assignments. I have been surrounded by love and friends and family and I know how lucky I am. Because I am a photographer the best way I know how to express myself is with pictures so here are some of my favorites from 2011. I tried not to go overboard but I really couldn’t help myself. Thank you and happy New Year.

Part of what I love about engagement sessions is finding unique and interesting locations for each couple.

So many gorgeous brides and grooms! The middle photo is from a magazine cover shoot I did in the spring (Click here to see more)

There is nothing sweeter than to photograph maternity and newborn photos for past clients and friends.

This was a spontaneous memorial outside the University Medical Center in Tucson the day US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot last January. Click here and here to read more about my experience photographing the aftermath of the tragedy.

I was seriously jittery in anticipation of photographing Stephen Hawking (left) and I learned a ton about the Arizona/ Mexico border (right) during this shoot for Reuters. I have to say I get to do a lot of cool stuff as a freelance photojournalist.

Getting back out canyoneering was important to me after having Wyatt. Here my friend Eric rappels down Shake Tree Canyon.

Our trip home to Virginia to see my family.

These guys make me so happy!

Posted in Personal Tags: 2011, Personal

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