Hi all! I want to celebrate Moms !!! Sometimes life gets so hectic we can't see the forest for the trees...my week has been like that. Sometimes I think I can't see the forest because I am too busy looking at the sky~~~ or on to the next thing which leads to something else and then something else...by then there is no way I will ever see the forest... Until I opened up my email one morning and the following email appeared from my son Liam....(he is 8 yrs old) It read: Happy Mother's Day!

This is my first day on gmail.com.I've had a good day what about you?I got to ride my bike to school today it was fun!On the way home I fell off my bike because i'm a dork and someone laughed at me i'm not saprised.The kid's name is Bingum.schoThe bad part of the day was school. How was you're day send me an email!I love you so much by! Liam

After reading that, the forest appeared and became very clear! Life is such a gift and so are our Mothers and our children and our families! They are what the forest is made of:)

Attached is a picture of my son running to first base and I included two pictures I took of a historical building in Wimberley. I love windows and doors! It reminded me that life is an opportunity...we have to go through open doors and look out all the windows..the forest is right before our eyes~

Love to all of you! and Happy Mother's Day!!LA

Check it Out!

Hi All!

Check out this link www.lakeway.com

It is a great place to look at things that are happening around Lakeway Texas. It is a very informational website for services, real estate, schools, and general information. It is a great website to find information and to advertise!

I did the photography work for the website!

LA

The Economy

I was just thinking that maybe it is up to us to stimulate the economy! I know some of us have great capabilities in that area. One of my long time friends could probably correct the economy entirely on her own with only one trip to the mall!

So ladies!! It is up to us to get this economy charged up!! Let's help President Obama!

Seriously, I overhead a conversation at the thrift store(that is where I go shopping for purses..here in Lakeway Texas the ladies get rid of designer handbags after they are just a tiny bit used). Anyhow a discussion was taking place on letting the business cycle run it's course. Meaning no stimulus packages but tax cuts so people and the business cycle can be naturally stimulated with comsumer spending. hmmm

I do believe the economy is hurting in every area. It is a tough ride for us independent business owners. L A Scott Photography is hanging on with all it's might! I believe through these times we need to exceed expections on every level and work three times as hard at doing that! That is what I am doing!

Remember me for your photography needs here in Lakeway, Austin, Texas and the outlying areas...Round Rock, Marblefalls, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, Burnet, Wimberley...I even go as far as Dallas! I do all types of photography- event, promotional,publicity,wedding,product,website,portraiture, business card photos! I also sell my fine art photography!

Lori Ann

L A Scott Photography

www.lascottphotography.com

Last Minute Holiday Photography Needs?

It is still not too late to book me for your holiday photography needs here in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas....Spicewood, Marble Falls, Burnet, Lakeway, Driftwood, Bee Creek ...

Give me a call and I will do my best to fit you in! For those holiday cards...it is not too late. Family portraits, candid event photography at your party! Call me at 512-809-2329 and we will get it scheduled!

Lori Ann

L A Scott Photography

Images and Words Photography Newsletter 11-14-08

Hi All! Guess what is playing 24 hours a day on 95.5??? Christmas music! Oh my!

I read something this week that really is quite special. It is a beautiful poem. Gene Wilder included it in his book call Kiss Me Like a Stranger. It is a memoir.

I have seen it before and came across it again in his book. After reading it I thought how pictures go with words. I went through my files and attached two pictures that I thought fit the words.

"After A While"

After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul and you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company does not always mean security.

And you learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises and you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes a head with the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child and you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.

After awhile you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much. So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

And you learn that you really can endure,that you really are strong and you really do have worth.

and you learn and you learn with every good-bye you learn.

Veronica A. Shoffstall

Holiday Photography Services

Hi all!

The holidays are approaching fast! Call me for your photography needs 512-809-2329! I do all types of photography including Christmas card photos and event photography. If you don't feel like toting a camera around at your special event or party, call me and I will take those candid images for you! This gives the host/hotess freedom to enjoy!

Product Photography--Still Life vs. Live Photography

Hi all! Another week is drawing to a close. Busy week! The election is over ... now we can concentrate on something else! My topic today is Still Life photography. While in Northern Vietnam I took the attached shot at a roadside stand. I love taking photos of natural beauty. I am sure when setting up shop they did not intend for the display to be eye catching but it did catch my eye. I took several shots like this one of goods for sale all over Northern Vietnam. Product photography in a sense. Product and website photography is creative. I enjoy doing it and have done quite a bit professionally. The subjects are quite "still" which is good but live subjects give me the advantage of catching animated expression. My style in the studio with live subjects as many of my clients know...is to talk and make them feel at ease. Then I click away and capture personality. It is almost like you catch the twinkle in the subject's eye. Attached you will find one still life and one image of Sam Watkins that I believe shows personality. Check out his website for more pictures and give a listen to his music! http://www.samwatkinscountry.com/ It is worth your while! Love to all of you!LA:)