I'm Engaged! | Personal

I came to Erwin, North Carolina to visit and spend time with my family at [Liz] & Greg + Naomi's house. Little did I know I was going to get engaged. -----Engaged!!----- It was the most amazing moment in my life. I---- well I would share all the details but I decided that since we live out of Texas, where we will be having the wedding, I'll create a [wedding blog].

A blog about what? A blog about Nathan and I's wedding process. As well as other helpful information regarding hotels, gift registries and itineraries. Like a wedding website but it's a little more personal (and fun!) :) I think it would be nice to have those who can't actually be with us to still be a part of the whole wedding planning.

Here's the link to the blog: http://loriandnathan.wordpress.com . Now I warn you. We just created it so there isn't much but it's a start :) When I come back to Tulsa I'll let you in all the details ;)

I hope you become a reader and follow our wonderful journey. I would love to share this happy time of my life with y'all.

Here we are, blissfull, at Kure Beach celebrating my birthday. :) Thanks Liz for taking these photos of us :)

Naomi's Bath Time | Tulsa Baby Photographer

Naomi's first trip to Tulsa was sometime ago. We "aunties" love it when it's time for Naomi to take a bath. When she's around her aunties she must take a bath because, usually, she just had a really bad stinky. Or she got food in her hair. Or she is covered with some kinda of sticky treat that us aunties gave her when mommy wasn't looking. So I guess that's why we aunties love it....'cause bath time is evidence that Naomi -- more us---are having a good time.

and also some silly times..... :D

I hope you enjoyed these lifestyle images. I sure enjoyed capturing them. :)

The Boyd Family | Tulsa Family Photographer

I'd like you to meet the Boyd family. Good people. Really.
Good - because they trusted my sense of direction to get to our location on the expressway where all the exits that my GPS recognizes are closed.
Good - because they trusted my idea of going to Woodward Park (where I have only shot once - well now twice) on the day of Senior Prom.
Good - because they made me laugh the entire shoot.
Good - because they gave me the sweet pleasure to capture them. :)

Here are a few sneak peeks of some good people.

And of course we just HAD TO have something soft & sweet.

::EDIT:: I prefer not to shoot at Woodward Park on the weekends because it's too crowded. So we went to the waaaaaaaay back where we were more comfortable and had privacy.

If you'd like to schedule your family session, send me a message at j.loricharles@live.com

And the party lives on...

Wow time really does fly, and we're still celebrating our 3rd Year Anniversary of being in the photog business. :)

I am so excited to hit my 3 year milestone, that I decided to have another giveaway!

With the help of wonderful humble ladies on [youtube], this is ONE of the craftiest giveaways J Lori has had. All the items total are worth about $150! Who wouldn't want to enter!?

Juggling work (non photography & photography), devotional time, school, the 365 photo project; I found myself getting a little overwhelmed. So...as a breather; I took out my sewing kit and have been enjoying making these fun rosette headbands. I think they look adorable on little girls, and sophisticated on us older gals. They can really add that pop of color to a plain tee and jeans outfit. Perfect for the Spring!

And now one lucky J Lori blog reader will get this orange & aqua headband along with a free session gift certificate. Now that's what I call SUH-weet!

How do you win? It’s very easy!
Comment on [THIS] post - not facebook - what is your favorite thing to do to for a "quick get away/breather/me-time". -please enter your name somewhere in the comment so I'll know who you are :) -

Extra entries:
Tweet on Twitter:
I want to bloom with a cute rosette headband handmade by Lori from jloriblog.com and @jloriphoto

Or post the following to Facebook:
I want to bloom with a cute rosette headband handmade by @Lori Charles from jloriblog.com @j lori photography

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Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do all things listed above, and then make three separate comments telling us you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, April 22nd. You can enter up to three times total. Post that you have met all three requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win! You can enter / post 3xs – one entry each for the options listed above.

PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. They will show up eventually. Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck!


::UPDATE:: What happened to the most awkward family photo contest?? Well, I guess y'all were just to shy... :( I had a quite a few people interested but I never got the photos, just messages/comments saying they have the perfect photo. ---???--- That contest is now closed. Sorry friends. I'm sad too that y'all missed the fun opportunity of winning $300 worth of photography services for your family. But don't lose hope, maybe you'll win [THIS] giveaway!

J Lori's 3rd Anniversary

This month were celebrating J Lori Photography's third anniversary! For three years I've been a freelance portrait photographer and I love, love, LOVE it!

A heartfelt thanks to all you wonderful people that allowed me to come into your homes and gave me the honor of capturing you and your family. You have made my dreams as a photographer come true. I thank you.

Without further delay...here's something for YOU. Usually I randomly giveaway a one Custom Portrait Session to a lucky J Lori Blog reader. This year I'll be giving away TWO Custom Portrait Session to TWO lucky blog readers. So stay tuned for the craftiest giveaway we've ever hosted.

Let's get this party started!!