Cute cowboys...a great way to spend the day!

How can anyone resist such cute little cowboys?  I've known mom and dad for a few years, but since they now live in Alaska, I didn't meet these adorable boys until last weekend.  I'm so happy that they were able to take an afternoon during their vacation to meet up with me for a great family session!  It was so much fun and even when it got close to nap time and the boys started getting a little grumpy, Daddy stepped up his game with a song that brought big smiles to their faces every time he sang it.  It was really funny to watch them just light up when he started to sing.  Here are just a few of my favorites...

Sweet baby boy

This little guy is soooooo adorable!  I loved having the opportunity to do his newborn session!  Daddy and Mommy were so patient.  Extra points to Daddy for going on even after baby left a present on his chest during a diaper off moment.  lol  Doesn't Baby C have a sweet face?  And just look at the scrunchy nose one...hilarious!

Felicia!

Blue sky, a horse and a beautiful girl...what a way to spend a Saturday!  This senior shoot was so much fun!  I loved having the opportunity to include her horse in this senior shoot with Felicia!  With permission to borrow fields, we ventured in a captured some beautiful images.  Thanks to Mom, Grandma and Grandpa for your assistance.  You were all great!  Thanks to Felicia for her ready smile and patience with modeling!  As you can see, she did a wonderful job!  I hope you all enjoy your preview!

Out AZA Blue!

Last night, my husband and I celebrated our anniversary by going out to dinner at Out AZA Blue!  All I can say is WOW!  I remembered that the steaks were big, but had forgotten just HOW big.  lol  I couldn't decide between the Seafood Fettuccine and the Rib-Eye, so Randy and I both ordered steaks and then we ordered the fettuccine to share.  We knew we were going to have leftovers to take home, but were still overwhelmed by the amount of food put in front of us!  Here is a camera phone pic of my plate.  Yep.  I had leftovers.  :-)

The portions are generous, the service is impeccable and the taste is out of this world!  Everything put on our table was seasoned perfectly and tasted heavenly.  If you haven't been to Out AZA Blue, you really need to go soon!  You won't regret it!  Chef Gabriel is an artist.  The menu and information about the cafe can be found online at http://www.outazablue.com/.  You can find them off Hwy 6 (Wilson River Hwy) at mile post 40 in Gales Creek, OR. (west of Banks) Here is the opening description from their website:

Award-winning 5-Star Chef Gabriel has brought his talents from schooling in Europe, and work in top-rated restaurants around the world, to this remote forest hideaway! Out AZA Blue Market & Café is located in western Washington County, about 20 minutes from West Portland, Oregon.

Make your next date night a trip to Out AZA Blue!  You won't regret it...and you'll be back!

DANCE! How I spent Father's Day weekend...

Last weekend was my daughter's first dance recital.  I was one of the backstage mom's, so I didn't get to see her actually perform, but I did see her in class dress rehearsal and also took a bunch of pics backstage. I'm waiting on more of the parent's permission forms to post more of the girls, but for now, here are a couple of my girl.  She was SO CUTE in her costume!  And Forest Grove Dance Arts put on a great show!

Prices going up Sept 1st - get in on the current prices now!

As a company, I have not raised prices in over 2 years.  My costs have gone up quite a bit during that time as the professional labs and vendors that I use have raised their prices.  Consequently, I was going to raise prices on July 1st, but have decided to postpone it until September 1st to allow my current clients and any new clients who are interested to get their session portraits at my current prices.

Anyone who books their session before September 1st will get to purchase their session portraits at my current pricing even if your portrait session or ordering session date are after the pricing change.

I have a limited number of appointments available, so please book your sessions as soon as possible to get the session date and time that works best for you.

I have two session fee options when you book your session:

Ala Carte Session:  $100 and only includes my time and editing. 

Blue Ribbon Session:  $275  - you receive a $275 print credit to use toward your order.  (When you purchase this session, I waive the normal $100 session fee so you save $100 up front.)  

As always, I accept cash, check, VS, MC, DS and AMEX.

Talk to you soon!

Lori

REPRINT SALE - 50% OFF

This is for all clients who had sessions prior to May 1, 2010.  The sale runs through July 1, 2010.  All gift size prints are 50% off the full price.  Sale prices are as follows:

8 wallets - $15
5x7 - $15
8x10 - $27
11x14 - $49

You may order by phone, on your account or by email.