Archive for July, 2008
.tyler.
Tyler and I were babysat together when I was much smaller, so it was very full-circle to take part in his senior photographs. We met at the athletic complex, where Tyler spends most of his time playing soccer. Hope you enjoy these!
By the way, I just want to make sure that everyone hears about the most-awesome candy EVER. I have been a fan of Fran’s Chocolate’s Gray Salt Caramels for a few summers now. I first discovered them at Zingerman’s on a trip and would allow myself one per week until they were gone. Pretty much, they’re AMAZING! You should check them out or gift them. You’ll have all sorts of friends :-)
.suprises.suprises.
Very, very soon a new website will be unveiled and I can hardly wait!!! ANNDDD in honor of my 21st birthday next week there will be a bit of a birthday sale in order. Watch your email boxes for the notice and if you aren’t sure you’re on the list, send over a blank email to elizabeth@lizzieloo.com and we’ll be sure to add ya!!
And in case you’ve forgotten, I found this little gem this morning :-) Hope your week starts out on the right foot – mine has!
And last but not least, I have a few things to check off my list for the year. Everything in bold can be checked off! But I can still use some help with #22. All ideas are welcome…via email or the little comment box below.
By the way, every 100th commenter will recieve $15 in iTunes….so be sure to be commenting. We’re getting close to another 100 :-)
1. finish the office in our home, hanging all of the prints and making it cozy
2. sleep less…there is so much more to do than catch more shut-eye than I really need
3. grow flowers again this summer
4. make weekends my time….except for weddings FOR THE MOST PART I’M DOING GOOD!
5. order stickers for Lizzie Loo…something I’ve wanted to do for a while, it transfers from one to-do list to the next
6. file all paperwork as it comes in, no more stacking it because school is too crazy SO FAR, SO GOOD.
7. overhaul the website, and update the images after each shoot
8. take a road trip..just because…with the girls, with my mom, by myself..whatever CHECKED THIS ONE OFF MULTIPLE TIMES!
9. stay in the Wigwam Hotel in Cave City
10. read 12 books for my business…all in december or one per month; just read ‘em
11. blog everyday for a year, or for a month straight
12. cook dinner once a week for other people, for a month CHECK! TACOS, SESAME CHICKEN, SALMON…QUITE A BIT OF COOKING HAPPENED AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER.
13. have lunch with someone business related that I don’t know once a month
14. write more notes: birthdays, thank you’s, thinking of you, etc…and mail them on time
15. visit the super-long yardsale that runs through the South
16. visit a new state and Cousin Julie in Columbus
17. mentor a younger, girl photographer…or lots of mom photographers
18. add a new camera to the artillery, preferable the D3, but a D300 will work
19. make cake decorating class with sister, Abby…and pursue being the most versitile wedding photographer…”Hello, I’m Elizabeth. I can not only make you look great, but I can help you select the perfect wedding ring, the best photographer and construct your cake. In my younger days, I could even design your invitations.”
20. no more fast food: Panera, Starkbucks and Chic-fil-a are ok, but McDonalds, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Rally’s etc. are not I HAVE PRETTY MUCH STUCK TO THIS ONE. AND EVEN GAVE UP STARBUCKS FOR A WEEK…JUST ONE WEEK, THOUGH.
21. photograph a wedding with someone whom I REALLY admire; preferable someone whose blog I subscribe to…(bobbiandmike.com, melaniemauer.com, jessicarstrickland.com, the list goes on and on)
22. celebrate my 21st with class…I’m not really sure what that entails, but I’m open to suggestions HELP, HELP, HELP
23. send more time with my clients, getting to know them and forming relationships, and much less being a service they just use YES, YES, YES! I HAVE LOTTTTSS OF NEW FRIENDS :-)
24. get my readers to comment more, doesn’t matter how I get it done
25. actually complete the books for book club (yes, I’m reeealll nerdy!) SO FAR SO GOOD.
26. attend a wedding as a guest CHECK! THE LUKEN’S TIED THE KNOT!
27. make new headers for the blog THESE HAVE BEEN OVERHAULED A FEW TIMES!!
28. Go to the Grand Ole Opry
.meet.corie.
A bit of a double post, with Corie’s senior pictures and an exciting announcement. As the senior season has fully begun, Corie will be joining Lizzie Loo as an intern. She’ll be answering the phone, coming along to sessions, doing office work, making me laugh and much more. She’s a blast and a HUGE help to have around. Enjoy her photos and get excited to meet her!
Most exciting for you, with Corie around I have more time to do what I love: pictures! So keep checking back for more blog posts. We’re a bit behind, but there is lots to share :)
.a.super.sneak.
I’ve been a busy little bee, so here are some super previews..everyone’s full post to come soon.
.tiffany.
Hope you LOVE these images from Tiffany’s senior session. Lucky for us we barely evaded the rain – and had LOTS of laughs. And HELLO, her hair looks amazing..especially for being such a yuck-o day outside. She’s maybe inspiring me to go short…oh geeze. Thanks, thanks, thanks and enjoy what’s left of your weekend!
.jenny.and.chris.
Here are a few from an engagement shoot I did this week in Lexington for one of my photo friends, Jenny Brookins, of Image Jolie. She’s super sweet, and working with her and her fiance, Chris, was a breeze…a little pressure, but really fun. They have such a genuine, gentle connection. I love it…
To those of you seniors looking for your sneak peeks, know that I am working as hard and fast as I can…but keep checking back, your time to shine is just around the corner :-) Have a good weekend everyone!
.sister.sara.
Here’s the start of my sister Sara’s senior session. Lucky for her (and me) we’re sisters and her session can go on for weeks and weeks as opposed to hours. These were shot on our Fourth of July trip to Michigan. The last one is for sure Sara’s personality. Enjoy!
.home.for.a.while.
I’m home, sweet, home with lots to edit, lots to shoot and lots to do. Keep checking in here, there is LOTS to come. The start of my sister’s never-ending senior session (ahh, the perks of being related), the final product from the enVision workshop, senior sessions, new products and lots more. Things are happening and I’m trying to keep up :-)
Since no post is pretty without a picture, here is a shot of my sisters and I on Sara’s Michigan senior session :-) Enjoy your day, even if it is a little cloudy.
.sweet.christina.
The workshop is wrapping up quite nicely. We’ve been up all night working on the production of the final DVD and website. I am very excited for the kids to see their work, and to have such a neat piece to take home with them.
Here is a sneak peek well overdue. Since I was a wee little lady, I have gone to church with Christina’s family and have watched her grow into a great young woman. She plans to become a kindergarten teacher after her graduation which is a most perfect match for her character and personality. We had lots of fun shooting – even after we got rained out. Enjoy these few images.
Just a reminder, I am headed to Michigan today to spend time with my family for the fourth. All emails and phone calls will be returned early this week. Hope all is swell.
.hart.county.fair.
Last night we took the campers to the Hart County Fair to work on their shooting. It was the perfect environment with lots of character, color and opportunity. All these are mine, aside from those that look like me – those are my friend, Nathan’s. I love this.
They should pay you a commission. They look absolutely delicious!