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Who: Anne & Ryan Lord.. but this blog is mostly me, Anne Lord.. the Louisiana Anne Lord. ;)

What: Lord Studios, LLC is a custom photography and design business serving art lovers, people in love and people who need a little brand & marketing love.

Where: We are a Louisiana based business traveling worldwide. Okay, maybe not world wide just YET, but at least cross-continentally. :)

Why: We love life, simple as that! We love design, photography, and being typography snobs. And I personally love taking your picture.

Extra: After this amazingly crazy year, I have decided we will be accepting a limited number of wedding commissions for the year 2010. Put your retainer down as dates go QUICKLY! I am booking into 2011! Please fill out the contact form to check for availability and pricing.

Madeline | Birthday Party Portraits

March 2, 2010

Madeline’s mommy came to me for Christmas card photos last December. We LOVED designing their cards as Holly gave us complete freedom and absolute cuteness to work with. After I showed Holly Camden’s fifth birthday session, we decided that for Maddy’s second birthday we would throw her a little tea party.

Now there are a few surprising things kid sessions have taught me. One of those things is that you CANNOT, in fact, force a toddler to make a mess. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but truly you just have to let it unfold naturally.. no worries, the mess will come. At least this was the case with Madeline.

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Bracy & Vanessa | Shreveport, Louisiana Wedding Photography

March 1, 2010

When Vanessa booked me, one of the first things she asked was “Okay, soooo, where should we get married in Shreveport?” Without reservation I suggested quite adamantly HILL COUNTRY! This little renovated country store is one of my favorite venues in south Shreveport, and I was lucky enough to shoot another wedding there last March. I knew this place was perfect for Vanessa and Bracy from the beginning! Add in a few storm clouds and we had some magical photos. Brides, this is why you want it to LOOK like it is going to rain on your wedding day! I know that sounds silly, but as long as the sky is just threatening a storm, and not actually following thru save for a few meager raindrops, your photographer will be very happy.

Happy little gust of wind right after the ceremony, right before everyone else came outside. I love this little moment between the two of them.

Vanessa had little touches of lace everywhere. I loved the lace looped thru her hair, and I love the simple, vintage feel of the lace as a little accent on their cake.

For some reason diapers were attached to the bumper of their get-away vehicle. I love that everyone in the background is staring just as confused as I was.

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Hannah Class of 2010 | Ruston, Louisiana Senior Portrait Session

February 24, 2010

Hannah is such a gorgeous girl. We had a cloudy January day to shoot and try to do something different, and I think Hannah rocked it! As is a must for all of Hannah’s sessions, we had to get in some dance photos. This was an absolutely tremendously amazing fun fantastic wonderful senior session to start the year!

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Autumn & Michael | Married 1.23.2010

February 2, 2010

A few shots from Autumn and Michael’s wedding in Grand Cane, Louisiana. I know no bride ever wants it to rain on her wedding day, but I love the mood of these rainy shots. More photos to come!

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Jordan & Daniel | Monroe, Louisiana Engagement Session

February 1, 2010

How gorgeous is this couple!? I had so much fun shooting in downtown Monroe with Jordan and Daniel. Because Daniel is a professional firefighter, when we finished in Monroe, we headed BACK to Ruston to photograph with the fire truck circa 1924. We may have gotten a little rained out, but I love their sweet little shot on the end.

Okay, so if you are a regular visitor to my blog, you’ve probably noticed the new gallery feature. I’m trying this viewing option out. All you have to do is click the thumbnails to view each image, and then hover and click over the left or right side of the image to see the next photo. I’m not sure how this will work for iPhones, but we’re trying it out.

Click to start slideshow:

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Naomi, Amalia | Haiti

January 22, 2010

**UPDATES**January 25, 2010**
Sarah and Jason now have their two baby girls from Haiti, in the arms, in the states. I just wanted to share these two lovely and precious photos of Sarah with their baby girls Naomi (left) & Amalia (pronounced Amelia). For more of their story and their amazing journey, please go here: http://four2six.wordpress.com/

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I am blogging a bit out of norm tonight. It may seem strange the things placed on my heart, but that should never discount the absolute immediacy of it… Sometimes I am reminded how much bigger the world is than me.. Right now, my husband’s cousin.. MY family now, they have been in the process for over two years to adopt a three year old girl from Haiti named Naomie. Please, please go here to read their story: http://four2six.wordpress.com/

I can only hope that one day I can understand the selflessness that it takes to adopt one child, let alone two. I only hope to be half the mom Sarah is forever proving herself to be.. half the father Jason is forever proving himself to be. Sarah and Jason, our West Monroe, LA neighbors, have decided NOW to welcome into their family a 5 month old Haitian girl named Amalia, as well as Naomi. Prayer, words of encouragement and any other sort of support that can be offered is welcomed. We are so seperate but connected.

Oh how amazing it is for hearts to be open for others! Their 3year old, Naomie is still in Haiti. Please, please, offer support in whatever way you can. Sarah and Jason are literally on a plane to Orlando right now for Amalia.. we now have an urgent need to bring Naomie home. Again, please visit here http://four2six.wordpress.com/ and here to directly donate: http://haiti-relief.org/

Here, Naomie and friends, sleeping outside of their collapsed orphange since the earthquake.

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Hannah | Ruston, Louisiana Senior Session Preview & Outtakes

January 18, 2010

I don’t know what it was about this afternoon, but after the sickness burn out and the life-in-general burn out I’ve been feeling, I really needed it. The spot we were lucky enough to snag for the shoot was other worldly. Something about standing on that roof made all four of us ladies absolutely giddy. And seeing as I’ve taken a liking in sharing outtakes and test shots lately (you know, the ones that might not ultimately make the final cut, but are priceless as is), here are a few outtakes from today. But first a real shot, because Hannah is amazing and quite glowing!

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Poor Hannah, I know she was cold! I just love this photo, with our little dog intruder, the sunset, the buildings, Hannah’s dress, the feel of this photo. If I need to be reminded of this day or need to be reminded of a very happy feeling, which I more often than not DO need.. I will pull out this photo. hannah_seniors_01

While Hannah was doing a quick costume change, my lovely assistant/shield bearer Ashley and I decided to prove how cool we are. Photo on the right: cred to Ashley Reese and her impeccable timing. She caught my dorky jump in ONE shot. Huzzah!

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Updates before 2010!

December 31, 2009

I feel I need to put an update out there as I have spent the better part of a week now mostly sleeping. Yep, literally 24/7, sleeping.. trying to rebuild my immune system. This fall has racked up an immense total in hours of sleep debt for me, knocking out my immune system. Vitamins and veggies just don’t make up for that sort of thing. Then, a week ago I got a proverbial kick in the ass telling me to slow down and catch up. I, apparently, acquire and have had any and every kind of bug that’s out there right now. I, now, instinctively jump away from strangers in line at the grocery store when they cough. I spent my Saturday and Sunday after Christmas in sweat pants in a recliner, bringing sexy back with what should have been an intravenous drip of DayQuil and antibiotics. It’s not a good side of me that’s come out. Top that with, whatever I’ve had, Ryan has shared. We are a pathetic, sweat pants wearing, sneezing, coughing, whiny, curmudgeon-like pair right now. But it’s also one of those weeks where we realize that, in the far scheme of things, if you lumped all of our problems, colds, flu bugs in a pile with the rest of the world’s problems, illnesses, issues, we’d gladly take ours back. Because, no, we haven’t been able to breathe efficiently, but ahh, yes, we are still breathing!

All this to say, I’m ready to get my butt back in gear and working again. Workaholic, no?? I am taking the next two weeks off from shooting to catch up on past editing. I’m so sorry for those who have needed to reschedule. But in the long run it will be better for all of us, giving everyone a faster turn around time and me a chance to breathe and collaborate stress free with you. Til 2010 (uhm, that means for today), you can catch me mailing out orders, albums, designing and editing away. I may even catch up on some missed blogging. A girl can dream right?

Here, how excited I was to find out my temperature was down to 99.1 today.. oh and my day-glo stunna shades my mom-in-law got me for Christmas. This is as much of a party as I’m striving for on my New Year’s Eve today. And I’m completely okay with it! After this past week, this is a glorious celebration!

****Unsolicited Bronchial Update: My cough that was all cough.cough.cough.bleh.cough.bleh is now more of an elegant cough.cough.bleh. You may continue whatever it was you were doing now. So many reasons for me to celebrate!****

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