Friday's blogs are gonna be about whatever I am feeling that day. Today...for some reason I am missing my Grammie. 

She died at the end of July. And because me and my sister were in New Mexico on a mission trip we missed the funeral. It was a tough not 

being able to be there with my family and say those last goodbyes. It was not ideal. But I know she wouldve wanted us exactly where

we were....doing God's work. 

Grammie was my dad's mother. She lived with my family since I was in Junior High. She was an amazing lady. The best Christian I knew. Never 

met a stranger and she loved you as soon as she met you. And would tell you so. Her famous line was "I dont know you but I love you." which

was always accompanied by a great big hug. 

While in photography school in Nashville, I came home after I had just bought my first set of studio lights and backdrop. I brought them home

to show my parents (I was really excited about them). I set them up intending to just play around. But Grammie came strolling thru and in true

Grammie style asked "Is there anything I can do for you?" So I said "Yes...sit". She was more than pleased to be helping. She had no idea what 

she was helping with but she didnt care. That was her spirit. I didn't matter.

 I was able to get this shot of her. 

My dad came thru to see what all the noise was. Because anywhere Grammie was there was bound to be laughter. 

She loved to laugh. 

She loved sitting on the front porch, waving at the neighbors, and just enjoying God's creation.

She loved the color red and big blingy jewelry. 

One of Grammie's trademarks was her 3-wheeled bike. Before her health and mind went she would ride thru the neighborhood. She loved it. She

often wore leather pants and a leather jacket while riding. Yes...my 90 year old grandmother wore leather pants. And rocked it. :) With her pearls of course. lol

Grammie had a HUGE impact on my life. She will greatly be missed but....

we all know that she is partying it up with the angels in Heaven having a great time.

And claiming her well deserved reward. 

Grammie once told me on a phone conversation (she was well into the stages of dementia),

she asked "Do you have it all?" "Have what Grammie?" "IT!!" She persists.

I sat there and figured she was just having a crazy moment.

Then she says "Whatever IT is you want in this life....GO GET IT. And I hope you get it ALL"  

:) Sit back and think about your "IT". 

To honor her I try to live by her motto: I dont know you yet....I but I love you. 

Thanks Grammie. :)

Mondays are gonna be a day where I reflect on all of last weeks (and the weekends) happenings. 

A lot got accomplished last week. I am trying harder to get myself on a schedule. And everyone who is self employed knows how hard that is. It is soo easy to just sleep in and piddle around in the house and not get anything accomplished. No boss looking over your shoulder and the only deadlines to meet are the ones you set yourself. Im working on it tho. And I like the results so far. 

This week was a time for early shoots. I mean EARLY! Thursday I was downtown ready to shoot at 7:45. Today's Office needed new pictures of their showrooms and all the staff. Today's Office specializes in modern work spaces. Whether thats cubicles or doctor's offices. And let me tell you....their stuff is cool. Not your typical cubicle. Very colorful and neat furniture. I took there pictures last year but just of one of their design teams. But this time it was everyone...from the boss lady to the truck driver guys. We had sooo much fun. I get to take over the showrooms and rearrange anything I want. I could shoot in there all day with all the fun things they have. 

Saturday at SEVEN IN THE MORNING, I had this fantastic shoot with 2 great clients of mine, Amy and Justin McBroom! Ive shot them several times and love it. These two have been married for several years and act like teenagers in love. I love the way he looks at her. It would melt any woman's heart. They were such great sports. With coffee in tow we set of to rock some pictures. Here is a sneak peek. 

You will understand the "pocketwatch" thing when the rest of the album is posted. 

Amy and Justin are moving to New Mexico in three weeks. I will greatly miss them and wish them the best in this new adventure!

Oh and I won a contest on www.scarlettlovesstephen.com!!!!! See a few blogs ago for the submission. I recieved a ShootSac as the prize...which I just got today (as I was writing this blog actually). Its awesome! Ive been drooling over one of these camera bags for a while. For those non-photographer people who read this. www.shootsac.com makes these AMAZING photography bags that you can buy different covers for to personalize them. They are so cute and the best thing is is that they dont look like the horrible manly bags that have been the norm for a while. YAY CUTE BAGS!!! So excited!

Sooo...great week last week gang!! Hope yours was equally as awesome!! 

LOVE AND HUGS

LORI :)

Happy Friday Day gang!! I have been on a roll lately with my blogging! I hope you all have been keeping up with me! 

I follow this fun company called www.rocktheshotforum.com. Its so fun. Lots of tutorials and challenges. This week was silhouettes. :)

Today I have a picture I took a while back. This lovely bride contacted me a little too late. I was already booked on her wedding day but she still requested that I do her bridals. I was thrilled. She is this sassy redhead. Lots of fun. I had a bit of a challenge. She wanted something fun and edgy but the location didnt have much to offer on that so we played around with lighting and such. Her dress fit her so lovely that I knew I had to do a silhouette. There was this corner of two windows at a right angle. So I placed her in one and the other added a bit of accent lighting on her dress and arms. I liked the way this one turned out.

Happy friday!! Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!! 

*Love and Hugs*

Lori 

Meet Sarah and Deji. Married. In Love. Inspiring. Fun. I could go on and on. Im happy to say Sarah is my cousin! And when she found Deji I was thrilled. I didnt know him that well but the way Sarah spoke of him was all i needed to know. They equal each other out. Compliment each other very well.

Deji is a personal trainer. He has been training Sarah. She has made quite the transformation. And this is why we had this shoot. They want me to document the progress. We had a 3 part shoot: Gym, studio, and on location. This is Part 1. More to come soon. 

Wedding Tip #27: Don't over do it with the color scheme. 

We have all been to those weddings where you walk in and it look like the covered the place in Pepto Bismol. Pinks everywhere. Or Greens and Purples everywhere that you feel like you're in a very well dressed jungle. Or Blacks and reds where start believing your in some sort of mafia. Well I had the pleasure of shooting the wedding of Courtney and Parker the other day.  I was very happy to see that,  yes....there was a color theme,but it was so well done and in good taste that it was just lovely.  The greens were consistant and carried out in all the details. The black and white damask came in in just the right place to add a pop of pattern. Very well thought out and made my heart happy. 

So there is your tip: Just because it matches your chosen colors doesn't mean it has to be in the wedding.

Thanks also to the Little Black Dress Brigade who helped with the awesomeness of this wedding!

Shelly and Justin are a fun loving crazy couple. i had the pleasure of shooting their wedding a few weeks ago. Here is a sneak peek of their fabulous day!