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Keeping it all in perspective

I don't often share "stuff" I get from email blast
But I consider this one important


Something to ponder.......

Charlie Sheen is 45 and his story is all over the news because he is a
substance abuser, an adulterer, sexually promiscuous and obnoxious.

Lindsay Lohan is 24 and her story is all over the news because she is a
celebrity drug addict and thief.

Something as frivolous as Kim Kardashian's stupid wedding [and
short-lived marriage] was shoved down our throats.

While........

Justin Allen 23
Brett Linley 29
Matthew Weikert 29
Justus Bartett 27
Dave Santos 21
Jesse Reed 26
Matthew Johnson 21
Zachary Fisher 24
Brandon King 23
Christopher Goeke 23
Sheldon Tate 27...

Are all Marines that gave their lives last month for you. There is no
media for them; not even a mention of their names. Honor them by
sending this on. I did, will you?

Rest In Peace

PS I remember what it was like to be in a Combat Area and still in the conditions of it
after the Cease fire was announced in Desert Storm
the public and the media quickly abandon all thought that
their military men and women are still in harms way

Just at thought I felt worth sharing.

Cheers!
Steve

from a recent session

It was neat to be back on the flight line at Barksdale AFB
Esp since I was not toting a tool box :)
Steve

Another Happy Bride, this one from St Louis

Still Teaching, still doing photography and still enjoying life

Amazing that I have not posted anything here since March of last year.
A lot has happened, and I just have not looked back at the Blog tell tonight when a student asked about Blogging.

Hey it's why I teach, those young whipper snappers can encourage us to either lead or move over and since I am not ready to stop
I shall continue to do the many things we do.

Many of you know that this month I lost my Dad, as well as a close friend
I was close to my dad and in many respects I am just like him, although I do know which end of a screw driver is the business end and more comfortable with many mechanical things.
I am silent or soft spoken about some things, which my dad was that way about a lot.
We enjoyed going to see every new James Bond flick together since I was a young teen,
I will never be able to watch another James Bond movie in his company, but I know he is there in heaven watching them and everything else I do, hopefully with a smile not a frown on his face.

We also lost Dick Goodall this month, in fact 5 days after passing of my dad, almost to the hour.
Dick will be missed by many, he was an awesome friend, the greatest photographer that I have ever or may ever know and just one stand up guy !
Dick always told the truth even if it hurt hearing it, as he wanted those that asked for advice to grow, not be over whelmed by comfort or false praise.
My business would never made it with out my Dad and Dick Goodall having helped shape and mold me, to what I am today.

In the spirit of Dick Goodall I hope I can forever teach and also offer portraits that inspire and build relation ships.

Cheers to Dick Goodall and my Dad, Silas Lott Smith
whom my studio name was taken for (as well as my middle name given)
Those that knew my dad, called him Lott
pretty awesome that everyone at BPCC calls me Mr. Lott

Mr L getting blown dry after his first bath

Mr. L all white fluffy and clean getting blown dry for photos with the children this week-end for Easter

Another image of the Twin Lambs Easter 2010

Easter Photos at Lott's Photography Studio in Benton, Louisiana
is always one of the most sought after specials for those that want something different from Easter with Bunny rabbits.
If your wanting Easter Portraits call us now (318) 965-1055

Sun Set from the Boat on Cypress lake Feb 2010

No fish, but I caught an awesome sun set
Next day 19 Feb 2010 caught one bass
but only an average sun set
Steve

Twin Lambs for 2010 Easter Special

Born February 15,2010
My brother and I were born Feb 15. We are only 3 hours old here and am still under heat lamps, because it is cold in the barn. Watch for undated photos.

Our Easter Special is offered only two days this year
Appointments may be made for the 13th or the 20th of March
Call us now for your appointment (318) 965-1055

Wow this Blog has been neglected

Yes at Times I am over whelmed between teaching students, family
and sharing the enjoyment of life with friends
my plate can become a bit too full at times.

However..........
I am renewing my efforts for more focus on my Studio by starting a new wedding website during this holiday season

I am going to embrace my friends to help me with this
by challenging each person within my circle to keep their Blog current, in hopes that they will do the same !

Steve Lott

Tools for those that want to do their own photography

Click here to see more info on products we are selling to fellow photographers

Congrat's to Liz on the new baby boy ..........

During class tonight one of my students announced that a friend just gave birth to a healthy baby boy
8 lbs 9 oz
Bryan Abel

Congrat's from Steve Lott and his students at his BPCC Portrait photo class !!!

Steve Lott

Easter Portraits with Live Baby Lamb 2009

Now accepting appointments for Easter Portraits with our live baby lamb at Lott's Photography Studio

March 21, 22 and 23 (Saturday, Sunday and Monday)

Saturday from 9-11:30 am and 1 - 4 PM in the afternoon

Monday is from 9-12 noon

March 28 and 29 is also available same Saturday and Sunday times as shown above

Our AD was just published so grab your credit card and call us so we can get you lock in !

All appointments must be prepaid with a credit card to hold a time slot, 100% of your payment goes toward your finished print order (there is no session fee).

Telephone (318) 746-6955

Steve Lott

A look back at one of the most fun sessions and people I have worked with in 2008

For those that missed my posting on our session in 2008 with
Megan, clicking here allows another look.

By the way the session begins with portraits of their family Dog
and then Megan brings on the Hats and Expressions
This was one of the shortest and Fun session I have ever done as part of a
BPCC (Bossier Parish Community College) class demonstrations.

Megan has always been extremely fun to work with
a talented model and a beautiful person inside and out
for some beauty is either skin deep or just inside them

Megan is one of those with the trait of beauty on both sides,
her body and her soul.

Megan is also one of those that we have been fortunate enough to photograph in her early modeling career, her wedding and again as a model. In the near future I hope to be photographing her as a new Mom.

Megan, congratulations on the new member of your family !

Steve

something different

I saw this on another blog and thought it was neat. Things I have done are bolded.

1. Started your own blog (Duh)
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyworld
8. Climbed a mountain (several including Half Dome)
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch (photography)
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked (just once and a long time ago, don't tell my mom)
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language (does international morse code count?)
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied (it doesn’t take much)
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing (on a rock wall)
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke (yes but they were not happy I tried)
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling (snorkeling but I am not good at it)
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check (yes it was an accident and I don't make a habit of it)
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone (while sky diving)
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (Does Fish count and Froglegs count then yes)

88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life (with use of CPR)
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one, more than once
94. Had a baby (don't tink so I'm wrong sex !)
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit

99. Been stung by a bee
100. Seen Mount Rushmore in person
101. Learned to play an instrument

Give it a try, post to your blog, and comment here, or if you don’t blog (why not?)

The Shreveport Times Geaux Baby Calendar

We were selected as the photographer for the winners of the Shreveport Times Geaux Baby contest

To see the images we created for this calendar simply click here

Steve Lott

something different

This world renowned photographer
celebrates more than just his vision
but an awesome attitude of what's right with the world
It is well worth the 22 minutes it takes to watch it.
Get your coffee and turn the speakers on
enjoy !

Steve

Just a couple of images of the Bride 17 May 2008