Shooting Star Photography

I held my first mini session of the season in Atlanta last weekend. The good people at Atlantic Station gave me exclusive permission (which I shared with Jody on Sunday for her sessions!) to have access to their ENORMOUS and beautiful Christmas tree. The official lighting of the tree is November 22nd where they will have snow and everything! So go check out Atlantic station if you missed out on a mini session to see this gorgeous tree!

All of my clients for Saturday were repeat customers of those I’ve had throughout the year (a couple I have now shot 3x’s this year!) ! It was so fun to see how much they’ve grown and learned over the time!

Aren’t these guys adorable? I see some very cute holiday cards in their future. For a reminder of my options available - follow this link!

It was so much fun, even though it was cold! Thanks to my wonderful assistants who helped the day go off without a hitch! I look forward to 2 packed days of mini-session in Birmingham this weekend!

Don’t forget to submit your hoilday card orders by next Wednesday in order to have them in time for address and delivery intervals. Thanks again!

Effective immediately for all sessions booked going forward, a deposit of 50% of the session fee is due within five (5) days of reserving your date. The deposit is refundable if the session is canceled within 2 weeks of the session date. The website has been updated accordingly.

This will include mini-sessions and regular sessions.

If you have questions, please let me know!

Thanks,

Lori

In honor of all the veterans who proudly serve our country, I would like to give a little something back!

If you, or someone you know, is expecting a baby in January or February of 2009 and you expect that the father will be deployed when the baby is born, I would like to donate a free newborn session and prints to say “thanks” for all you do and sacrifice!

I cannot imagine my husband not being there for the birth of a child, so I believe this is one of the biggest sacrifices you both make! I’d love to capture some memories for you during the first few weeks of your baby’s life so that you can share them with all your family, and especially the deployed dad.

I am willing to travel up to an hour by car to areas surrounding Birmingham. If you or someone you know is interested and fits the criteria, please email me at shootstarphoto@gmail.com with details.

Thanks to all the veterans of the U.S. Military! I hope you have a great day!

who happens to be my cousin!

I was a bridesmaid, so I only snapped a few pictures before the ceremony and a few at the reception after the real photographer left. I had to share this one though. She looks so serious, but absolutely gorgeous!

She’s in Italy right now and emailed me for a picture! I will have more to share after I’m actually done proofing the other wedding I sneak peeked a week ago (I’m over halfway done with all their pictures, yay!).

Have fun on your honeymoon Toni and Eric!

Drew is 2 1/2 and is all boy and too cute! He brought his parents to my house today too for a little holiday session and I love how happy and content he was and how much his parents love him!!!

His mommy, Allison, proclaimed she’d never wait in a waiting room full of screaming kids at the chain photography place for Christmas pictures again, after seeing how much fun Drew had and how easy it was! Music to my ears!

Thanks again, Allison, Dave, and Drew! See you soon!

My brother and his family were in town from Oklahoma this weekend for my cousin’s wedding and I took their holiday pictures. Our new house is right next to a beautiful nature trail that leads down to the Cahaba River. When I say “right next to” I really mean it, because the entrance is 2 feet from our driveway!

So basically this beautiful area is in my backyard and I couldn’t be more excited. Not only does the inside of my house get great light, I have this lovely backdrop outside - a photographer’s dream!

It was so fun to see how much he’s grown up though! He will be 3 in February. Pretty adorable, huh?

Anyway, my nephew, Dennis the Menace Callan, was so good for these picture, until the end, when he decided that he should take a little dip in the river. I mean, it was 54 degrees out and he had a sweater on… What’s wrong with going swimming in November? I think he realized how bad of an idea that was when he hit the water!

To see him and Kate together was great too. These shots are for my mom, who’s been dying for these!

I’ve been a little MIA with the move, but I wanted to sneak peek one picture and let you know I have a very picture heavy post coming to follow this one up!

I just have to say how I can’t imagine a more perfect day to get married than this past Saturday. The wedding was gorgeous, the weather was perfect, and the blues looked amazing and matched the bright sky!

Most of the boxes have been packed and the movers are arriving on this rainy Friday to load up all of our belongings on to the truck. It’s bittersweet and exciting all at the same time to be moving to a new home in a different city and state.

While we will definitely miss all of our friends and family here in Atlanta, we are looking forward to the many changes coming our way!

Next on the packing list is the modem, router, and laptop. With that said, I won’t be able to respond to emails until next week.

Thank you so much for the support and encouragement!

Lori, Kenny, and Kate Gordon

Ah… Owen. Where do I begin? There are so many things I love about Owen.

1. The best red hair and blue eyes, ever! I mean, seriously… What a combination! He’s a photographer’s dream.
2. He’s such a happy boy with fun and incredible parents!
3. I get to see him almost everyday when I drop Kate off at daycare, so I knew this smile and was so happy to see quite a few of them today… (and am going to miss it terribly after Friday!). But lucky me, I will always have these pictures!
4. Owen will be ONE on Friday and he’s a new walker! Which makes picture time even more fun!

And if you were wondering where the red hair came from…

And the blue eyes are all Dad’s!

Nice, dramatic afternoon light!

Happy Birthday, Owen! Kate and I are going to miss you sweet boy! I hope we see you again when we are in Atlanta to visit!

They grab the lens cap and do this whenever you get the camera out-

…as if to say, “put it up mama!”

Little stinker.

At least she’s cute, so I let her get away with it!

Of course we are doing nothing but gearing up for the big move to Birmingham next week!

Can I tell you how hard it is to pack with a 1 year old running around and in to everything?

In other news, I have fully booked 2 days packed with mini sessions in Birmingham on November 22nd and 23rd! I’m excited to get to take pictures of new clients in my new hometown!

I’ve also been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and kindness from friends, family, and clients here in Atlanta. I’m going to miss everyone! Please know, we’ll be back all the time! It’s an easy drive from Birmingham and I plan to put on my calendar the days we will be in Atlanta so if anyone wants to book a shoot, or just get together, on those days, you will know my availability!

Please keep in touch, and PLEASE continue to leave me comments here. I love knowing that you guys are out there and following what I’m up to! THANK YOU,  THANK YOU!