Well, it's not everyday that you get a request to take some photographs at a Lowe's Home Improvement Store next to some beautiful live Christmas trees! But, who could turn down such an offer?? Last Saturday was my chance to do something out of the ordinary. At first, I was nervous about taking my Big camera and flash inside, even in the Garden Section, which I had quite a few perplexed stares from store shoppers and employees, but I trotted on, and looked around for my friend Emily Law, and a place that would not show too much "store supplies". Shortly after, Emily and her grandchildren arrived all dressed up and looking so lovely and 'wintery' in their attire for their Christmas Portraits. 

They picked out their tree that they were going to buy & put up at their Grandmother's house, Mrs. Emily Law. Therefore, Tee (Emily's son & the kids Dad) got the Christmas tree they picked out and sat it in one of those cement blocks. It actually turns out that Tee is in ALL the photos since he is Behind the Christmas tree holding it up and straight, but he didn't peep out long enough for me to grab a shot of him too.

Unfortunately, I only had less than half-an-hour to get a few photos of her grandchildren as I was scheduled to be in Dadeville for another session an hour later; but this quick session was easily done as they were, and always are (to me anyway), very sweet and cooperative.

All in all, we had a good time, a tiny bit rushed, but I was happy to be able to get the Christmas Tree images Emily was wanting. And, we even did a little catching up on some Christmas gossip and how each of our families were doing. So how did a Session at Lowe's come about you're thinking?? Well it all started with Mrs. Emily, and that she thought it would be a neat and a unique idea to get their photos made at Lowe's with their Christmas tree and then all the other surrounding trees are in the back ground, it had enough light in the Garden Center for exposure, and that it was... different!

Here are a few snaps from the Lowe's Christmas Session.  Hope you enjoy these, and may it spark your unique & wild ideas for some photo opportunities!
~Liz

Last Monday was a great day to photograph these two adorable children. We spent about an hour down at the Riverwalk and had a good time throwing leaves in the air, swinging on tire swings and making funny faces at each other. I think the best compliment I have Ever received from children was after this session. Brady asked "how long did we take pictures", and his mother and I said it took about an hour, and then both Brady and Taylor said "Wow! It only seemed like we were out there about 20 minutes!" I can't ask for a better compliment from a child than that... that made me feel like I was on cloud nine, and that I'm doing what I was meant to do (besides take care of my family for all that know me, that's the other half of my life)!!   Here are some of my favorite images from the session. Hope you enjoy these as much as I do!  ~Liz










The ONLY photo I allowed the rabbit ears to come out and play!

If you have family in town and you will all be coming together for the Thanksgiving Holiday, why not get your family portraits made during this time? Leave the photographing and family wrangling to me! Don't stress about pictures, as you already have too much to worry about with the chaos on Turkey Day.

Therefore, I can schedule sessions everyday from Nov. 21st through Nov. 28th... except for the 25th, which will be reserved for my day with my family.

I hope you will take full advantage of this offer while having the entire family together for a family portrait. The Thanksgiving Portrait Sessions are only $50. Email or call me to schedule your session soon!
~Liz

This past Friday I had an amazing time at a workshop held by David Beckstead, rated one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world. He was teaching how to take more dynamic images with our Bridal and Wedding Photography. I had a blast... despite the really cold and rainy weather that day. I can't wait to utilize some of his techniques and to take some risks that are not "technically" correct for better, more powerful images. Here are some of my favorite images from the workshop. To see more goto: www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=304028&id=114108040519   I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  ~Liz




























Old Lyric Theatre in Birmingham Alabama


David Beckstead and his Birmingham Paparazzi Posse!

I am now booking Christmas Sessions! I now can dedicate the majority of my time for those Fall/Winter Family Sessions for your very own Personalized Christmas Cards. Now through November 28th, I am offering a special for $85.00 which includes a FREE session fee, and 50 flat 5x7Christmas cards on Pearl paper, with envelopes. Additional portrait packages from this session are 10% off! Book now to reserve your spot over these next several Weekends!!

If you want to save even More money, book your session on a Weekday (before 5pm) and get $15 off the Christmas Special, which includes a FREE session fee, and 50 flat 5x7Christmas cards on Pearl paper, with envelopes. Additional portrait packages from this session are 10% off! All for $70 if you book your session on a Weekday (Monday-Friday before 5pm).

Last Saturday was a beautiful day for a wedding! Ashanta & Todd are a fantabulous, wonderful couple. I also would like to thank Mit Fontaine for assisting me in photographing their wedding. Here are a few sneak peeks from their special day.

Just finished my latest album. Hope you enjoy it!

http://issuu.com/lizrhodesphoto/docs/watts_girls_album

I had the privilege to photograph this great couple! They were so much fun and they even let me try out some new poses, and also a few places that I had been dying to photograph. Here are a few photos from their Engagement Session.

Last night I played around with several different variations of my possible (almost definitely) new logo. These few are what I came up with... and I may use them All depending on what I'm doing. But, it is still a consistent branding style regardless of a slight variation of a textured background or a color. I wouldn't want to use a dark brown logo on a spring themed album, so I would go with using the logo with the softer white background for example.
Anyway, I thought this logo was more "ME".... a little bit modern with a classic and traditional feel, along with a hint of funkiness.    Plus, it closely resembles my actual handwriting when I write my name that way!
What do you guys think? Does it fit me and my personality?? 


"Pretty in Pink"... this was my first draft. I'm not big on Pink, so I switched to the blue font color, but this could be useful for something really feminine?!


Better Font Color and Textured Background


In white when I don't need the really dark colors


Trying a little Funky Textured Background for a playful feel...

We had a great Civitan meeting this afternoon! Our group got to meet the Air Evac Lifeteam from our area in Elmore County, which their Base Command Center is at the Wetumpka Airport.... and we also got to check out their helicopter! They landed for lunch next to Shoney's Restaurant, just for our meeting, but they had to leave shortly after since they got a call for an emergency to air lift someone at a scene of an accident. Although, I did get to take a few photos (but caution... these are from my BB camera phone).  :}