Out of the office: June 23 - civic duty calls!

I'll be out of the office June 23 serving on jury duty! Not sure if I'll be able to access email or answer calls that day, so please bear with me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience during this time!

Erin and Rick

I had so much fun photographing Erin and Rick this past weekend Adding pets to the mix always makes things interesting but these two were so well behaved they made it super easy!









How can you not love this face?

Honored to be nominated for WESH2/CW18's A-list!

I was so excited and honored to receive a letter telling me that I'd been nominated for WESH 2/CW 18's 2nd Annual A-list! Polls are open from June 18 through August 8, so please swing by and vote for me! And, if you're a past client, feel free to leave me a review! Winners will be announced the week of August 18!

Honestly, win or lose, I'm thrilled to have been nominated. I honestly have the greatest job in the world. I love what I do and I work with some amazing clients - you guys! Without all of you, this wouldn't be nearly as much fun!

In Print: August 2008 ISLANDS Magazine

Just got my copy of the August 2008 issue of ISLANDS Magazine and was super excited to see my photo from Bequia as a full page in the Best Islands to Live On feature. Check it out next time you're at the book store!

Keep an eye out for a very special announcement here later this week!

Home Sweet Home

I made it home safely from Belize late last night. I can't believe how bad it stormed Sunday night! The rain was torrential and the thunder had me jumping out of my skin (and I LOVE thunder & lightening storms!).

I'm in the process of catching up on voice mails and emails, so thanks for your patience!

Hanging with Arthur in Belize

Ah, the joys of being a traveler. Early Sunday morning I headed to Orlando airport to catch a flight to Belize. My flight from Orlando to Miami was delayed, causing me to miss my connection by minutes (Let's not discuss the mad dash through Miami airport trying in vain to make it. To anyone I may have inadvertently plowed over, I apologize!)

Annoying, but not a huge deal though. I get re-booked on a later flight. Finally make it to Belize City, but my luggage, well, let's just say that my luggage must have enjoyed Miami because it chose to stay there (that's the second time my luggage has been delayed/lost/misdirected in the past month, if you're keeping track).

The next portion of my journey was to catch a small flight to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. Now these planes are fairly small - they seat maybe 10 people? And thanks to the hideous weather courtesy of tropical storm Arthur, flights were "delayed indefinitely". I'm cool with that. Rather fly safe or not at all.

Eventually flights resumed and I made it over to San Pedro. Next hurdle? A 10 minute boat ride in an itty bitty boat. Fortunately they gave me full rain gear or I would have been even more drenched. My luggage ought to be here tomorrow, which is good, because all the camera gear I lug on board leaves no room for a change of clothes in my carry on.

We're seeing thunder, bucketfuls of rain, and wind - all courtesy of Arthur. I spent the early evening watching Fight Club (shoot, I just broke the first rule) and peering anxiously out the window for a break in the weather so I could try and get some shooting in. I was supposed to stay in the island's overwater bungalow, but they won't let me due to the weather. If it clears enough (fingers crossed!), they'll move me over there tomorrow.

Pet Portrait Mini-Sessions

Mark your calendar! On Sunday, June 15, 2008 we here at Lori Barbely Photography celebrate our (and your) love for animals!

The who: You, your pet*, and Lori Barbely Photography

The what: a 30-minute on-location mini-portrait session with your pet, an online proof gallery, and an 8x10 print of your choice

The where: downtown Winter Park (these are on-location sessions only, no studio sessions are available for this promotion)

The how much?: Only $75 (plus tax) but Lori Barbely Photography will make a $10 donation to the Orlando SPCA for each session booked!

Great images and a good cause! Space is limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis, so email Lori now to reserve your session.

*Since many of you have inquired - sessions can be of your pet alone, you with your pet, your family with your pet, or even just your family sans pet. We'll still make a donation to the SPCA on your behalf!