Mallory recently graduated from SHS.  She was not pleased with the ORDINARY school pictures – so she gave me a shot at creating some EXTRODINARY ones for her.  I think you will agree – she made the right choice!

This year, it seems, we are getting more calls from seniors and parents about their dissatisfaction with the school photographers.  They are lured in to getting ordinary portraits, because they think they are “required” to use the school photographer.  At many schools, the school photographers contract FORCES you to use them for your year book formal picture.  However, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE ANY ADDITIONAL IMAGES from them.  Why blow your budget on pictures that look like everyone else’s – when you can experience the Lori Grice difference?

With Senior packages beginning at ONLY $400 (which include a design and clothing consultation, a minimum ONE HOUR SESSION with me (LORI GRICE), and $300 portrait credit to use for purchases of any size portraits you would like from wallets to walls.

There is one catch – I limit the number of senior sessions, so I can spend the time I need, to help create some of the most important portraits of your life – as uniquely different and creative as you are!  If you are serious about having the most incredible Senior portraits possible this year – you MUST call 912-764-7274 now and get on the list!

Keep watching for AWESOME Senior sessions posted here of your friends and peers.  I am having a BLAST with the seniors this year!

Amanda comes from a family filled with very talented people.  Her sister and brother are both on the west coast – pursuing their dreams of acting and writing.  Both of them had better watch out – because little sister is going to make her mark also!  I think all of you will agree when you watch her breakout modeling portfolio video, A.K.A Senior Portraits.  I had a blast, photographing Amanda on locations in Savannah and Statesboro. 

Thanks Amanda for “experiencing the Lori Grice difference” and allowing me to photograph your senior portraits. 

These portraits are some of the most important portraits of your life.  Why settle for the ordinary – when you can get EXTRODINARY?  We still have a few senior sessions available for most schools.  Email info@lorigrice.com or call now at 912-764-7274 to get on the list.

We do limit the number of seniors from each school – to ensure your senior portraits will be as uniquely creative and different as you are!  If we did not limit them – then your portraits would look like everyone else’s!

We are in full swing, creating senior portraits for the class of 2011.  I have photographed Kristin since she was a little girl.  It is so much fun, watching my clients grow into beautiful women and men.  Kristin has always been so much fun to photograph and as you can tell, this session was no different.  We photographed her over two days on locations in Savannah and Statesboro. 

Thanks Kristin for “experiencing the Lori Grice difference” and allowing me to photograph your senior portraits. 

These portraits are some of the most important portraits of your life.  Why settle for the ordinary – when you can get EXTRODINARY?  We still have a few senior sessions available for most schools.  Email info@lorigrice.com or call now at 912-764-7274 to get on the list.

We do limit the number of seniors from each school – to ensure your senior portraits will be as uniquely creative and different as you are!  If we did not limit them – then your portraits would look like everyone else’s!

Gil Riggs stands with the bus he used to

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By ROGER ALLEN Herald Correspondent

    Bulloch County resident Gil Riggs has driven a public school bus for the past four years. Considering his skills behind the wheel, some would say Riggs is a natural bus driver.
    Actually, Riggs is so good at what he does that he has won the Bulloch County Bus Rodeo skills competition the past two years.
    This rodeo requires Bulloch County public school bus drivers to perform the most difficult of maneuvers that they may have to deal with while out on their routes. Rodeo drivers actually drive their regular buses in the competition.
    According to Riggs, the challenges consist of the “Straight Line,” in which contestants must drive between five sets of tennis balls set 25 feet apart with two inches of clearance.
    “Parallel Parking,” in which drivers are required to park within 18 inches from the curb in a space only five feet wider than the bus.
    Finally, there is the "Offset Alley," in which drivers must shift lanes in spaces that are shorter than the length of your bus. That means the front end of your bus is in one lane while the rear of your bus is still in the other.
    After winning the Bulloch County competition last year, Riggs went on to take second place in the George State Bus Rodeo. That qualified him to go on to the International Bus Rodeo, where he finished in the top half of the best school bus drivers in the United States and Canada.
    During the 2010 Georgia State Bus Rodeo competition, from which he just returned, Riggs earned a fourth place finish out of 57 drivers from across the state.
    Riggs is not the only one in his family who loves bus driving: while he has regular route at Mattie Lively Elementary School, his wife, Kathy, drives substitute bus routes for the county.
    The Riggs’ had operated Regency Photo in Statesboro for a good many years until the slowing economy forced them to close the store. Having been self-employed for 25 years, Riggs said it was a shock to have to enter the job market.
    However, getting a full-time job did have some real benefits, like health insurance, and a regular paycheck. Gil and Kathy have two boys: Josh, who is currently enrolled at Ogeechee Technical College; and Will, who works for Wal-Mart in Statesboro.
    Paul Webb, director of Transportation for the Bulloch County School System, said: "Gil is like so many of our drivers. He works hard at getting better with his skills; he loves the children; and he takes great pride in being a safe driver”
    Webb added, "All of Bulloch County’s bus drivers are proud of his Rodeo accomplishments over the past two years. Bulloch County has a long tradition of drivers doing well in that competition and he is continuing that legacy."

(Gil is my uncle, who inspired me to become a professional photographer.  Gil merged his business, Regency Photo, with our studio last year.  He continues to be an inspiration to me.  He has always encouraged me to be my very best – no matter what God put in my path.  He is leading by example – by being his best – at everything he does.)

Recently, a friend asked me what we have been up to.  She went on to say that we have been awfully quiet.  We are not blogging like we normally do and we seem to be flying low.  She knew we were up to something and she was right!  For the better part of a year, DeWayne and I, along with GSU student Andres Montes and countless other volunteers in our community have been working on a dream to open a free health clinic in Statesboro.  If you know me, you know my passion (and often frustration) includes providing healthcare to our community.  So every spare minute, we have focused our energy on this incredible effort.

Last night, with the help of lots and lots of people, we opened the Hearts and Hands Clinic in Statesboro.  This clinic provides FREE dental, optometric and medical care to the “working poor” in our community.  It is not a clinic for indigents or people who have health care.  To be seen in the clinic, your income must be between 100 and 200% of the federal poverty levels.

A special thanks to Dr. Larry Hubbard (my stepfather), Dr. Jarrett Waldren and Dr. Les Kicklighter for donating their time last night to the clinic.

Here is a recent article in the Stateboro Herald that lists our board of directors and tells more about this incredible project.

Especially in these trying economic times – we are all looking for ways to help those who need it most in our community.  Together, we will continue to build a stronger community!

If you want to help there are lots of ways to get involved for medical and non-medical volunteers.  We are projecting the cost to be about $100 per patient and we have a goal of seeing 600 patients by year end.  If your civic organization, church, business or you personally would like to sponsor some patients – please mail your check, made payable to Hearts and Hands Clinic, to DeWayne’s attention at 34 East Main Street, Statesboro, Georgia 30458.

Watch for special offers over the next few months where we will be donating some or all of the proceeds from photography sessions to this effort.

Thanks in advance for your help with this wonderful project.

A friend of mine in Texas had it on her facebook page encouraging us all to repost it…

Feel free to right click it and post it on yours!

to all the Dad’s in my life…DeWayne, my Dad Rick, Larry {my step-dad}, Bob {my father-in-law}, Uncle Gil {he helped raise me} and Robert & Jason {my step-brothers}.

But a huge, special thanks to DeWayne…who does 24/7 duty with two of the highest maintenance girls God ever created!  DeWayne has his hands full keeping me and Edie Grace straight.  We are always needing his time, energy and of course…checkbook! 

Thank you, DeWayne, we love you more than you will ever know!

Summer Camp!

Extreme Art Camp
for kids ages 6 and up!
Weeks available:                     Clay Projects
June 14-18                               Glass Fusing
June 21-25                               Canvas Painting
July 12-16                                Pottery Painting
July 19-23                                Tye-Dye
9:30-12:30 M-F
Weekly Cost is $135 per artist.
(7% sales tax included)
Snack will be provided.
Registration forms are available for download by clicking below or at the studio. Can email or fax them to you as well. Give us a call at 912 489-3232. Seating is limited so register early.
Camp Registration Form

Ladies Night!!

Calling all Ladies!!!
Grab a friend, sister, mom…(you get the picture— no male species) and sign up for Ladies Night!  Thursday, June 17th, 6-9pm.
Reserve your spot in advance by stopping by or calling the studio.  912 489-3232.
3 Hours in the studio to mix, mingle and create!
Light snacks provided.  Feel free to bring any munchies or refreshments you desire.  Cost is $6 per person plus cost of art.

Bisque Painter

Lot’s of new items have been added to the
interactive pottery painting
page on our website. 
Have fun and don’t forget to
print it out for a
surprise discount!!

…of course we can travel to your favorite beach also.  We have dates scheduled for all of these locations – and we will be adding more as the summer progresses.  Beach portraits have always been one of my favorite things to photograph through the years.  There is something special to all of us about the beach…and nothing is more beautiful than portraits of your family and children there.

Email us at info@lorigrice.com or call 912-764-7274 to schedule your beach session now!

Here are two beautiful girls I love to photograph from their beach session at Tybee.  Big sister has a portrait from Tybee…now little sister will have her own soon too!  There were so many good ones…these are just a few of my favorites.