Friday, May 7th, Edie Grace will turn nine.  Honestly, I have been overwhelmed by this.  She will graduate from High School just days after she turns 18 so literally HALF of the life that she will spend with us is over!  Some of my friends say I am being negative when I say this, but I believe what this verse says:

Psalm 90:12 (New International Version)

¹² Teach us to number our days aright,
       that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

The wisdom I seek is to make each day with Edie Grace count!  Some days I do better than others…but I try harder each and everyday.  (Yes, Edie Grace received “Gracen” a baby girl goat a little early for her birthday from her Grandmother…so watch out O.C….LOL!)

To make it easier for you to capture memories of your family, I am doing a HUGE…probably once in a lifetime… SALE!!!  This one has a ton of fine print…but what do you expect with a sale this unbelievable???

$9 Sale!!!!

• The first three people that respond can purchase a studio session fee for $9 (regularly $100) and will not be required to make a minimum purchase
• The second three people that respond can purchase a studio session fee for $9 (regularly $100).  Their minimum purchase will be 50% less than normal.  (Normal studio minimum  order is $300…these folks minimum order will only be $150) This is not 1/2 price…just 1/2 as much required.
• The third three people that respond can purchase a studio session fee for $9 (regularly $100)  Regular $300 minimum order will be required.

Here is the fine print…and this offer may be subject to more restrictions…

• You must pay in full the amount you owe…($9, $159 or $309) when you call with a credit card…you can not mail us a check, drop a check by,  bring cash, ect.  Delta doesn’t let you…so please don’t ask for an exception on this special.
• Your session will ONLY be in the studio…on-location sessions DO NOT qualify for this unbelievable deal.
• Your session must occur on a weekday, BETWEEN (not before…not after) the hours of 10am – 5pm, Monday, May 10th- Friday, May 28th, 2010.  These are use or lose.  They can not be extended unless you have a doctor’s excuse.
•  Families with more than seven members will incur an additional charge.
• Your order will have to be finalized during your place order appointment.  You will need to bring all decision makers to the appointment with you.  You are welcome to add to your order for 48 hours after your viewing.
• The time/date stamp on the emails to info@lorigrice.com will determine where you will be ranked in the offer.  
• Children three and under can only be photographed for this offer before lunch. (no afternoon sessions)

Lots of rules, I know, but for a deal this good there just have to be some boundaries. 

So…why are you still reading?  You should be emailing! 

See you in front of my lens SOON!

There are still tickets available to the Annual Father / Daughter Date Nite.  Doodle Bugs has them…and the list to set up your portrait appointment. {and I just can’t wait to see how beautiful they will all look!}  Just call 912.764.2665 or you can go through the drive-thru at Bruster’s Icecream for your tickets.  Please try to purchase them by Wednesday.   The event will be held at First Baptist Church – Statesboro this year.

Treat your Princess to a night she will never forget!

It is that time again!  Easter is around the corner and come Sunday, Spring will have Sprung…

Call {912.764.7274} or email us to book your Spring or Bunny session.  {don’t worry, the bunnies feelings won’t be hurt if you prefer your session to be bunny-free}

Custom sessions are also available.  Call for details!

I know valentine’s day was a week ago but the snow distracted me from blogging some of the valentine’s sessions in a timely manner.  Hope your Valentine’s day was fabulous!    

   Congratulations Ashlea M. for winning a free one hour Swedish massage from Serenity Day Spa and Salon.  WOW – do we have a lot of stressed out blog readers or what?  On Groundhog Day – I posted a blog and offered one free massage from Serenity and the response was overwhelming!

I was stunned by how many of you are reading my blog – which encourages me to do a better job keeping it fresh.

Many of you wrote stories or notes about the reasons you deserve the massage.  Some of your reasons were very funny and others reminded me how truly blessed we are.  You also shared with me how much my blog, my work and my story of survival inspires you and motivates you to do more and live more every day.

Several of you thanked me for always looking for ways to make a difference in our community and individually with each of you.  Isn’t that what it is all about?   Simply sending an email or placing a phone call to someone you love and tell them how much they mean to you?  Or looking for a small way to make someone’s day brighter?

Well I think it is…and I think each of you who took the time to send me an email deserve a FREE massage.  However, since I am not Oprah I can’t do that – but thanks to Karen Lambert and the amazing staff at Serenity – we are going to give each of you who emailed me 1/2 off a one hour massage.  Here is the fine print:

50% off any 60 minute massage at Serenity until 2/28/10.

($32.50 for a 60 min Swedish massage. Regularly priced @ $65)

Offer may not be used with a gift certificate or to purchase a gift certificate.

This offer is not good on Saturdays.

They have the list of email addresses – when you book tell them you are on my special Groundhog Day list and simply print this blog and take it with you to redeem your half off.

Congratulations to ALL of you!

These days with all the doom and gloom on the news any chance to celebrate is welcomed, right?

So to give you a little something to make you smile on a Tuesday, we are going to have a fun contest.  It is super simple…all you have to do is email me.  Easy, huh?   Click here:  lori@lorigrice.com

Only enter once (email only)…sometime between 12:00am and 11:59pm  on Ground Hog Day.  Unlike the movie that bears the same name, time flies so what are you waiting on?  Enter right now!  We will draw one winner from all the entries.  The winner will receive an hour swedish massage from Serenity Day Spa and Salon!  (Told you it would make you smile!)

Good luck and may the most stressed, relaxation-deserving person win!

p.s.  put “ground hog day contest” in the subject line please

  Wouldn’t it be fun to have custom Valentine’s Day cards?  Fun…and affordable too!

Our $49 package includes:  a mini studio session, one 5×7 and 24 – Valentine’s cards (one pose)

Our $99 package includes all of the above plus two additional 5×7’s (one to keep & two to share)

This is too great of a deal to miss!

But, hey…we don’t have too much longer…call or email RIGHT NOW!  912.764.7274

You have the perfect guy and you want to give him the PERFECT Valentine’s gift.  THIS IS IT!  Together, we will design a creative, artistic gift that is very personalized and one that he will NEVER forget!  GSU Students with ID get one additional 5×5 free.

For $99, you will get a 30 minute custom portrait session and two artistically mastered 5×5 portraits mounted in a "little black book"…just for him!

Want to make it a really special treat?  For only $25 more, bring him along to help with the session and maybe we can even coax him to model with you for one of the portraits.

This will be tons of fun for you!

As PPA’s International Photographer of the Year, Lori is renown for her posing, lighting and artistic mastering of images – certain to unleash the super model in every woman (or couple).

No matter how great of shape you are in – or not – every woman is beautiful.  However, most women are so critical of themselves that they will never go through with a "secret" session for your special guy.

To help remove your apprehensions – Lori will guarantee that you will LOVE the final product.  If you don’t – she will refund your money.

So THIS is the year to give him the gift you have been wanting to give him!

GSU Students with ID get one additional 5×5 free!

Session times available throughout the day and into the evening.

Lori will have a variety of set design options to match any outfits.  So bring a few options and Lori will help you select the perfect one for you!

Sign up Now! – Enter your information below!

Questions? Email info@lorigrice.com or call 912-764-7274