nordstromphotoblog

more maternity

i'm pretty sure you're not tired of them yet!! :)

here are a few more of just the new mommy-to-be:

 

cutest couple

and i can't wait until the baby comes!! 

i photographed this couple today, while another husband and wife studio team were here for a consultation.  they were so brave in front of a "crowd".

 

 

Where I'll be

I wanted to update my speaking schedule here for all of you! 

This month I will be speaking at Light Pro Expo at Captiva Island, Fla.  http://www.lightproexpo.com/schedule.php  Light Pro will be held Sept 23-27.  My program is on Tues. the 25th. 

In October, I will be speaking for the professional photographers of Kansas http://www.kppa.org/2006/fall2007/Lori.htm .  My program is all day Sunday, September 7. 

Next I'll be in New York for the Professional Photographers of Greater New York.  http://www.ppgny.org/long-island-conference-2007/

Our own Professional Photographers of Iowa Seminar is October 28-29. http://www.ppiowa.com/ Some of my very favorite people and incredible photographers will be there - Tim and Beverly Walden http://www.waldensphotography.com/.  If you are a professional, or aspiring professional photographer in Iowa, you don't want to miss this!  We have an incredible group and I'd love to see you there!

After that I'll be attending a small gathering of photographers for a special retreat in December.  Then our PPA national convention in January.

Let me know if you have any questions about any of these events.  I'll keep you posted! :)

playin tag. i'm it!

i've been "tagged" by photographers Jenifer Samaha www.jenifersamaha.com  and Teri Fode  www.terifode.com 

and the rules are... now i have to tell you 8 random things about myself that you may not know. 

here goes.

1. i was born in detroit, michigan then grew up in waco, texas.  i've been in iowa for almost 10 years now, but still consider myself a texas girl!

2. i hate to type using capitol letters of any kind.  it really slows me down.  i try sometimes, but i have to pay such close attention and it's such a waste of time!  sorry if it annoys you.  i can't help it.

3. i'm not into shoes.  i don't even own very many.  i'm almost always barefoot.

4. i married the first boy i ever kissed.  (unfortunately we didn't stay that way)  :(

5. i owned a hair salon for 10 years.  most people don't know that i started barber college when i was 14, and had my liscence when i was 16.  i opened up my own salon at 18.

6. i always have to have some sort of project going.  i'm not truly content unless there is a bit of chaos in my life. (and i'm admitting it! ha) 

7. i love red wine

8. i have a book contract, which was one of my goals. i'm writing a book on business/marketing/management for photogrpahy studios. the bad news is...  i'm behind on my deadline!!!  (really behind)

now to tag... JULIE KLAASMEYER!  www.jklaasmeyer.com

trash the dress revisited

  I got a call from the hs senior version of "trash the dress".  It's a "drown the gown" website.  Check out our images and more featured there http://drownthegown.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/lori-nordstrom/#comment-96

They featured my images of Jayci, and another Senior "trash the dress" session (below)

By the way, we are now adding a "trash the dress or trash the tux (or suit)" session to any senior session for $100.  OR, if you've already been photographed, come for a "trash the tux/dress" session for just $100.  We want your fun ideas (prom dress or tux/suit and sports, prom dress or tux/suit and diving, prom dress or tux/suit and a motorcycle, prom dress or tux/suit and your puppy... what's your thing?)  , your already worn dress or suit and  YOU.  You could be featured next!

 

words from the www.drownthegown.com  site:

You’ve endured 12 (or more) years of hard work. You’ve spent many late nights cramming for exams. You’ve spent many weekends finishing up homework instead of hanging out with friends. You have arrived. This is your Senior Year. It all comes down to this. It’s 12th and Life…enjoy it while you can. Go to Homecoming, Go to Prom, Walk down the Aisle to get your diploma- and when it’s all said and done, get the memories that you deserve. Get Trashed!

No, we aren’t talking about getting wasted, we’re talking about taking the material things that represent this milestone, and release some pure deep energy by drowning the gown, trashing the tux, and destroying the dress. While you’re at it, get some great memories to hold on to by hooking up with an artistic photographer to create some stunning art together. These are your memories- make them count.

sounds like fun to me!!!

who's in??

:)

show me your WALLS!!!

I want to see your space.  Show me the rooms in your home that you have designed with portrait art, and you'll get a $50 portrait credit!!  If your picture is published you'll get a $100 portrait credit!! 

Here's the scoop.  Take a digital image of your wall or other space designed with portrait art by "me", Lori Nordstrom Studio.  Email it to me at lori@nordstromphoto.com  You'll get $50 in portrait credit just for sending it!  You'll get $100 in portrait credit if your image is used. 

please help me out with this project!

THANK YOU!!

i'm excited to see what you've done :)