October 27th, 2009
Hi! I’m Laura,
I am James Day’s brand new employee.
Even though I have only just started today, James has already taught me heaps about what he does and what he hopes for me to be doing while working with him. I have been learning about photoshop and I have been helping to edit some of James’ recent wedding shots. I was suprised to see that a lot of the shots really don’t need much editing because of the way James has used the light and his surrounding to his advantage when actually taking the photo. So for the moment, I will be practicing my editing skills and doing all of James’ running around for him while he does all the important stuff. He WILL teach me the tricks of being a fantastic phtotographer, though, whether he likes it or not… eventually.
And I’m going to tell you about me whether YOU like it or not! I was born in Armidale and i have lived here my whole life so far. I went to school here up until i finished year 11 when I decided that I wanted to study child care. I finished my certificate three in children’s services and began studying for my diploma. I have always wanted to do something creative for a living so when the opportunity came along to work with James i had to take it, it’s lots of fun and will probably only get better from here.
I am in a constant state of dance, standing still is not an option, I have been taking dance classes since I was 12 and I have improved very slightly 
I also love sports, I play soccer and hockey though hockey is my favourite, I have been playing since I was 5 and i have actually improved believe it or not. Although I can’t play an instrument my self anymore, I barely ever go anywhere with out music. I love to listen to Angus and Julia Stone, Regina Spektor, Gomez and Death cab for cutie, to name a few. One of my favourite bands ever are the Discards. (Who James photographed, by the way) So check that out. I enjoy eating raw fish, yes I could live on sushi if I had to.
I’m looking forward to getting to know you all through this blog and at weddings or wherever I may meet you.
Laura
p.s. If you would like to contact me, my email address is laura@3words.com.au
October 27th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Hey Laura! James needs all the help he can get so it’ll be great to have you around
Seriously though, James is an awesome photographer but he’s an even better person, you’ll learn heaps! Have fun!
October 30th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Hey Laura (my adopted daughter), It was so great to have you come along to the girls’ photo shoot out at Blue Hole on Wednesday afternoon – do we have the honour of being your first official shoot?. I admire the enthusiasm with which you threw yourself into the task, setting some shots up and taking your own photos along the way, and I look forward to seeing the results. I was extremely grateful for your assistance in retrieving my tutu clad daughter from atop the highest rock James could find for her to pose on. I laughed heaps when you literally threw yourself into the job and dunked yourself into the water for some shots with the girls. They had a blast and so did I. Good luck and learn heaps……..Jan (your other mum)
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
“brand new”
good on you Laura, all the best for your new adventure!
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Hey Laura,
We always knew we bought you up as a very talented human being. We are extemely proud of all of your achievements. We are not exactly sure were you get your awesome talent from (it’s not from mum, maybe from dad). The photos you took are really fantastic and you will go far. We are so proud of you and know that if this is what you really want then you will excel. We love you.
love mum and dad