Name: Laura & Brad Veraska
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Nickname for each other?
Laura: Big Bad Brad ha ha.. just kidding. Honey or Babe…something like that.
Brad: Honey , Baby
Studio or Location or both? Mainly Studio
Company/Business Name? Veraska Photography
Where in the world are you located? Cooper TX
Age/s
Laura: 42
Brad: 37
Children? Yes
How long have you been married?
Laura: 17 yrs
Brad: a loooooong time
Where did you meet (or how)?
Laura: I was visiting my mom and he came by to talk to her bout helping her move a display case and I walked in the room, my mom introduced us, I walked out and when he left my mom asked what I thought about him. I told her I thought I was going to marry him. That was Nov. 13th and we got married March 30th.
Brad: Whatever she said
Favorite place to go together: Home (we are homebodies)
Favorite TV Shows?
Laura: Grays, All CSI, Desperate Housewives, Criminal Minds, Boston Legal, Brothers and Sisters, Dexter, Two and ½ Men…etc.. (did I say we were home bodies?)
Brad: Two and ½ men and whatever Laura is watching
Who hogs the remote?
Laura: Brad does… we DVR our shows and I can’t FF properly. HA!
Brad: Matt
Favorite Drinks/s?
Laura: Diet Dr. Pepper, Coffee and Slurpees.. I don’t drink alcohol
Brad: Dr. Pepper
Who steals all the covers at night?
Laura: BRAD!
Brad: Laura!
Can He/She cook?
Laura: Brad grills, I cook but it is not good
Brad: Grill
Your Wheels?
Laura: Mini Van…that’s right… MINI VAN lol
Brad: Xterra
How long have you been working together?
Laura: Since the beginning
Brad: Since we met
How long have you been a photographer?
Laura: Always
Brad: A While
What is your niche?
Laura: ummm.. not sure I really have one
Brad: Seniors
What is your style?
Laura: Fun!
Brad: I don’t know
Do you play nicely together?
Laura: Yes
Brad: Yeah
Each one have a certain role in the business?
Laura: Yes
Brad: Laura does all the work and I get to do the fun part
Who has the final say (if a photo makes it to proofing)?
Laura: Both
Brad: Both
What one thing drives you crazy about your partner?
Laura: He is a perfectionist
Brad: She can be scattered
If you were both stranded on an island with just 1 camera, who gets it?
Laura: He Does
Brad: Me
Your Gear?
Brad: Canon 1D Mark II and 5D
What makes you different from the other photogs in your area?
Laura: Quality and being “different”
Brad: Personality
If photography is not your full time job, what other capes do you wear?
Laura: Mom
Brad: Project Manager
Final words / Advice to others wanting to work with their spouses?
Laura: Make sure you take deep breaths…lol No honestly, make sure you have a plan before you start working together so you know who is going to handle what..etc. and HAVE FUN together and remember to appreciate how lucky you are to be able to do this together!!!
Brad: Tread Lightly
