Archive for June, 2009
Oliva’s in Town
A dear friend always gets on me for forgetting to photograph my own life, so I’ve been trying to remember. And not just with my mind. And I’ve been doing pretty well.
My cousin Olivia has been in town for a few days and last night I took her riding on Cecil. This was one of my favorites – enjoy!
Horses Work For Kentucky
Though I am not shy about sharing my opinion in person, I try to leave this blog as impartial as I can – most of the time. This issue is one that is so, very important to my family and won’t be getting the same, unbiased treatment. If you live in Kentucky you are surely affected by the horse racing industry, and I am sure you’ve heard it’s having a tough time. For the past couple weeks I have begun work on a project about how the racing industry affects everyone. I am looking for stories of small farms having a tough time making ends meet, of families who are moving to other states where gambling helps fuel the racing industry, for little groceries going out of business because their neighboring farms are, too. For all of you that fear the fall of the industry and how it will change our great commonwealth.
Though the slots bill has been stopped for a bit, I feel that it is important for me to document the struggles our neighbors and dear friends are facing. All this in hopes that putting a face on the industry’s fall will help to communicate to those on the other side of the issue just how important our horses are.
If you know of families, people, farms who are being affected by our state’s failing industry, I would love to meet them. Love to document them and tell their stories. Quiet for now, but I’m sure you will hear more about this from me. I was raised on a horse, fed by the efforts of many of them and my college scholarship came directly from horses racing and earning money. My business depends on friends and family; a whole community dependent on horses.
I hope that my love affair with horses will be able to last a long time. That I will be able to take my children and grandchildren riding at great barns where they will meet great people, as I have. That you and yours will continue to thrive because of the horse.
I hope that you will view these images from a rally last week and think about how your life and business would be different if the horse industry in Kentucky didn’t exist. Feel free to post comments about the changes. The conversation must continue.
Catch Up
A hint of what is to come…
Shelby County High School Graduation
My little sister graduated from high school – it’s true…I’m old now – and another Lauer is off to college. I’m *so* jealous! Anywho, here are a few frames of my sister and her friends on their big day! Enjoy!
The super-fab SCHS Choir performs here – well the seniors anyway.
My super-cute sister on the way to the car. I LOVE her dress…very Sara.
At the after-party the school throws, Project Graduation, there was a photobooth from Louisville Photobooth.
Me and the sister. I tagged along with my Momma to volunteer for a bit….I ended up photographing the event and had lots*O*fun!
There were lots of games the kids could do – one option was simulated drunk driving. They strapped on goggles to make them ’see drunk’ and had to race a partner around cones with their fancy tri-cycle. Sara raced her friend, Kelsi here. I don’t think either of them finished the course without taking out cones. Drunk tri-cyling doesn’t pay :-)
You could also get ‘married’ for tickets. Quickest wedding I ever shot :-)
Thanks so much to all of you who supported Sara and I to our graduations :-) We’re lucky gals to have such sweet family and friends!
Lizzie Loo Photography Websites
You may notice things changing in the website today. Weddings are complete and are being added in today. Exciting!
Enjoy another picture of Allie and Jason.
A sweet phone call
This morning I spent some time at the capital building (more on this in the next post), but as soon as I left I got a phone call from my girls in Bowling Green. Click here for the story I spent much of my spring semester on. I fell in love with these little ladies and their silly phone call this morning was a welcome break to my serious day. I miss, miss, miss them and would do anything to be able to teleport myself there for a good singing of ‘Stanky Leg’ and a dancing like no one is watching to Hannah Montana’s Hoedown Throwdown. They’re the sweetest. Here a few photos I took after my project was complete.
Hannah Montana time…
Sweet Jacqueline’s birthday.
Sadie and a new home for Lizzie Loo
Lots and lot of exciting things going on for Lizzie Loo right now. We are officially moving to a studio in Shelbyville later this month! I’m sure many of you have heard whispers from me…but it’s true…I am on the move. And I am shooting lots of sessions. Here is an image from this morning’s with Sadie and her new sister, Lilah. This is sort of how I feel with new tile to choose, things to move, plans to make, pictures to take…the adventure list goes on and on…cheers! Thanks sooo much to those of you who have supported and will support me – you all have made this move possible!
Louisville Senior Photography
June appointments are filling up – if you’re looking to be a part of the SCHS choir fund raiser, do email soon so we can get you scheduled! Wheat sessions are available for a few more days and Fun at the County Fair appointments begin this weekend – email if you’d like to partake. Happy Monday!
Today’s Wedding – Shelby County
Home from a super-sweet country wedding today and I’m sure they’re still partying :-) Don’t know why, but this image struck me. Enjoy your weekend!
Summer Arts Enrichment : AKA PHOTO CLASSES
Today is the deadline for the first round of classes that I will be teaching through Shelby County Community Theatre’s Summer Art’s Enrichment Program.
The three class descriptions are listed below. Basically we’re going to have loads of fun, lots of hands on time and chatting about one another’s work.
June 15 – 19; June 22 – 26 – DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS
This workshop is perfect for the person who just got a digital camera and is
looking to learn the basics. The class will concentrate on the most basic ideas of
photography with a digital SLR, a mix of more technical than artistic skills. Topics include: file
formats, exposure, white balance, equipment, focusing, processing, managing images and
getting the most from their work. Photography will take place during each class with daily
homework assignments. Bring a journal/notebook and cameras daily.
Cost: $155.00 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 daily. Max.
10 students. Age Group: 14 – Adult.
June 15, 17, 19; June 22, 24, 26 – DOCUMENTING FAMILY
This workshop is wonderful for the mom or dad photographer who is working with a digital SLR
camera and wants to create compelling, emotional images of their family as they grow.
A more intermediate class, we will touch on technical skills, shooting technique and
communication with subjects. Image processing, storage, style and equipment will
also be discussed. Photography will take place daily as well as homework assignments. Bring a
journal/notebook and cameras daily.
Cost: $175.00 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 MWF Max. 10 students. Age Group: Adult.
June 20; June 27 – REMEMBERING LIFE
Photographing friends and family with whatever camera you have available to you is
the focus of this class. Review technical skills and spend time shooting photos and critique
composition and artistic ideas. Storage and editing of images will also be explored so you
learn how to get the most out of your snapshots. Perfect for the casual scrap-booker,
student or busy parent. Bring your camera and a journal/notebook to class. Cost: $75.00
Time: 1:00 – 6:00 Sat. Only Max. 15 students Age Group: Older Teen/Adult
Got this link to get all the information you need!
I love them almost as much as I love Burmese.