I just love the 4th of July!! Not only for the fireworks but for the meaning of it. To celebrate the freedom we have as American’s. Thank you to all the servicemen out there protecting us and defending our freedom. Hats off to each and everyone of you. To the families of these servicemen….. thank you for your dedication and sacrifice!

This year I remembered to take my tripod with me as we settled in for our annual family fireworks watching party in Midlothian, Texas. After a few settings adjustments, I got to capture some amazing fireworks as they exploded in celebration!! I hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful 4th of July.

Camera Settings: ISO 200, f/8, SS 8sec. Using my tripod
Editing actions: Pure Photoshop Actions: Urban Love, Just Pop It Baby, Lookin Sharp

I have been waiting on this little guy to enter the world for a while now!!! When mom called me to tell me the good news, I was soo excited. Then I asked if dad was able to make it. Dad joined the Army and had just finished Basic Training when his new little PVT was born! Since he was in between basic and AIT, they let him sneak home to meet his son. He got to watch the birth of his son via video capabilities on cell phones! I just LOVE technology sometimes What an awesome moment for them. It just gives me chills thinking about it!!!

The joy I have in capturing newborns is indescribable! Their sweet innocence is something I would love to bottle up and take home with me. Lil Dugan was amazing and let me play with him without too much of a fuss. I loved that dad was able to be there so I could capture their new life together for him.

My heart goes out to this sweet little family. Dad is away again to finish out his training. Hopefully they will find out where the next chapter in their life will start out, soon. Thank you so much for your service PVT Dugan! Hopefully your little guy will follow in your footsteps!!!

I just love this family! C is a good friend of mine and such an amazing woman. So much stronger than she gives herself credit for. To watch her with her precious kids is inspirational. No matter what is going on, her focus is on them. The relationship she has with each one is special and so different. If anyone could be called WonderWoman, it would be her!!!

I love you C!!! I look forward to many more happy, fun filled, giggly moments with you and the kids!!

Welcome to our new blog!! I hope you have had the chance to visit our new website as well. We have lots of exciting things coming up over the summer. Senior Rep Programs for 2012, Boudoir Modeling Call, and Must Have Mini’s. The heat of summer will not keep us inside. Early mornings and evenings are a great time to schedule your session to beat the bright sunlight and scorching heat!

Let us know what you think of our new blog and website! Also, let us know what you would like to see in the future for Treasured Memories by Lori Photography! Not only are we capturing memories for you to share we are also creating fun and adorable props for our little clients!!!! I have even created something for our not so little client! We have lots going on and look forward to new things.

Don’t forget about our sister site, Tasteful Treasures Boudoir! It is working on it’s new look as well. Boudoir is such a special gift to give that wonderful man in your life. Whether it is your anniversary, Valentine’s, his birthday, or if you are a Bride-To-Be, boudoir is that one of a kind gift that he will cherish forever! I receive calls and e-mails from husbands that are so thankful for their gift. It is a blessing to show women just how beautiful they really are!

Thank you to all of my clients. You are all so very wonderful and I look forward to watching your family grow over the years! I look forward to meeting new clients and getting to know them and their families!

Blessings~

Treasured Memories by Lori Photography

It’s not too late to sneak in your 2011 Senior Pictures.

I got to spend some time with Mr. J in Waxahachie! Oh my, what a great location and what a great young man. I went to school with his mom and when she asked me to do his senior session I was happy to. He is such a respectful young man!

We spent an hour and a half walking from amazing spot to amazing spot. I guess I should have warned him beforehand We talked about his plans after graduation and senior life. Kathy & Steven, you should be exceptionally proud parents!!!! You two have done an amazing job!

J, I wish you the best of luck in all that you do!

I soo love newborns. Their smell, their pure innocence, their amazing creation, and their sleepiness! My husbands great friend had a precious baby girl and I had the pleasure of playing with her when she was only 5 days old! Princess A was so sweet and cuddly.

She is going to be spoiled rotten. The only girl with two big brothers….. Look out boys, she has full fledged protection when she gets older! You don’t mess with a baby sister.

Models will be selected on a first come first serve basis. Your newborn session can either be held in the comfort of your own home or in my home studio. I do have travel restrictions, so please make sure you are within 40 miles of Mansfield, Texas if you wish to hold the session in your home.

A model release will be signed at the beginning of the session. Please allow up to 4 hours for your session, as I work around the newborn’s schedule and want to allow for enough time for them to eat so they are good and sleepy during the session.

If you have any questions or would like to be apart of our Newborn Modeling Call, please call Lori at 817.999.8378. I look forward to playing with your new bundle of joy and capturing their first days!!!

I am telling you, there is nothing like the smell of Bluebonnets on a cool spring afternoon! Well, having your two little munchkins in those Bluebonnets, can top it!!!

We had so much fun running around and trying to find ladybugs in the field. That was the only thing I could do to get the princess to touch them!!!

There is still time to schedule your session in the Bluebonnets! I am offering mini’s on your schedule!! Got 20 minutes, then we can have some fun! Give me a call to get all the details.

Well we were incident free this time!!!!! The weather was perfect and oh my the location was amazing!!! Totally beats our first try at your senior pictures.

Lauren, Lauren, Lauren…. You are such an amazing and beautiful young lady, and I have had the privilege of watching you grow up. To have been a part of your life for the last 7 years has been a joy! I look forward to watching you graduate and start this new chapter in your life!!! I am so proud of you and the choices you are making! I know that your mom and dad both are as well.

It was great having Beau along with us. He truly treats you like a princess! You deserve every single bit of it and never forget that!

I love you very much and am grateful to be a part of your life!