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Erin & Bryce

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Goodwin Manor Bridal Portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/1/goodwin-manor-bridal-portraits Goodwin Manor

Bridal Portraits

Little Rock, AR

Shelby (Harrison) Bailey

 

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Vintage Red Truck Mini Sessions https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/1/vintage-red-truck-mini-sessions Vintage Red Truck Christmas Mini Sessions

Alda's Magnolia Hill

Little Rock, AR

December 2017

This was such a fun collaboration with Magnolia Hill! Mrs. Alda had this idea and what a great one it was. So many amazing families came out and enjoyed marshmallows by the fire and great weather. It was such a hit that we have already scheduled the next ones for this year!

Mark December 8th on your calendar if you want in on this awesomeness!! 

 

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Class of 2018: Cadyn Qualls Part 1 https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/1/class-of-2018-cayden-qualls-part-1 Class of 2018

Buffalo Island Central

Cadyn Qualls 

Part 1: Summer Edition

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High School Class of 2018: Downtown Little Rock https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/1/high-school-class-of-2018-downtown-little-rock Class of 2018

Conway High School

Sarah Murphy

Downtown Little Rock

 

Hair/MUA: Face Your Day Salon, Little Rock

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Spring Bridal Portraits: Mrs. Jessica (Moore) Chapin https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/5/spring-bridal-portraits-mrs-jessica-moore-chapin Spring Bridal Portraits

Alda's Magnolia Hill

Mrs. Jessica Moore Chapin

 

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Adam's Estate Classic Southern Bride: Mrs Kidd https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/5/adams-estate-classic-southern-bride-mrs-kidd Classic Southern Bride

Adam's Estate

NorthEast Arkansas

MRS. Casey Kidd

 

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Central High School Senior: Sophie https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/4/central-high-school-senior-sophie Central High School

Little Rock, AR 

Class of 2017

Sophie 

 

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Texas Engagement Portraits: The Cotton Mill https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/3/texas-engagement-portraits-the-cotton-mill Texas Love

Dallas Engagement Portraits

The Cotton Mill 

McKinney, TX

 

Cinthanie and Tanner

 

Cinthanie and Tanner...where do I begin with these two. I met these two thru my fitness photography division of LSP. I have photographed Cinthanie several times for that reason. She is an amazing health and fitness coach who inspires me every day. Ill post her link at the bottom! Tanner is her super amazing fiancé who has been in front of my camera many times as well but never for portraits like this. He is usually keeping my husband entertained and sane during our trips we take for fitness portraits. I absolulety love love love these two and am beyond thrilled to be a part of their wedding! 

Soooo....get ready for these amazing pictures you are about to see.  They SLAYED it! And Cinthanie did her own hair and makeup...so talented. These were taken at their wedding venue The Cotton Mill!!! Its so amazing!

PS...Just wait til you see her wedding dress...IM DYING to photograph it! 

 

They are standing where all their friends and family will be sitting to witness them becoming Mr & Mrs McAllister!

They are standing exactly where they will be when pronounced "man and wife"!

 

I cannot wait for September 16th!!!! It's going to be AMAZING!!!

 

Venue: The Cotton Mill, McKinney, TX

Cinthanie's Health Coaching: Freedom Empire

 

 

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Spring Bridal Portraits by the Lake: The New Mrs. Norris https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/3/spring-bridal-portraits-by-the-lake-the-new-mrs-norris Arkansas Spring Bridal Portraits

The New Mrs. Norris

Alda's Magnolia Hill

 

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Summertime Wedding: BoBrook Farms https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/3/summertime-wedding-bobrook-farms  

A Fabulous Summertime Wedding on the Farm

Craig & Caitlin Teague

Mr. & Mrs.

BoBrook Farms

Little Rock, AR

 

 

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Southern Bride: Mrs. Taylor McPherson https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/southern-bride-mrs-taylor-mcpherson Mrs. Taylor Dover-McPherson

Southern Bridal Portrait Session

Alda's Magnolia Hill

 

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Post Wedding Portrait Session: Lizy and Brandon https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/post-wedding-portrait-session-lizy-and-brandon Post-Wedding Portrait Session

Lizy and Brandon Wiggins

 

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Creekside Southern Bridal Portrait Session: Mrs. Burbank https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/creekside-southern-bridal-portrait-session-mrs-burbank Mrs. Sarah Robertson-Burbank

St. John's Chapel by the Creek

Bridal Portrait Session

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Warm and Sunny Bridal Session with Mrs Mary Rose https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/warm-and-sunny-bridal-session-with-mrs-mary-rose Mrs. Mary Rose

Bridal Portraits

Alda's Magnolia Hill

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Bridal Portraits: MRS. Maleah https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/bridal-portraits-mrs-maleah Maleah Summerville

Bridal Portraits

Alda's Magnolia Hill

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Memphis Botanical Bride: The New MRS. Bridges https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/memphis-botanical-bride-the-new-mrs-bridges Mrs. Sarah Baskett-Bridges

 Fall Bridal Portraits

Memphis Botanical Gardens

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Brooke and Jason's Wedding Adventure: Eco-Friendly Lakeside Wedding https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/brooke-and-jasons-wedding-adventure-eco-friendly-lakeside-wedding Jason and Brooke's Wedding Adventure

Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center

This was a very thought out wedding! From the plantable invitations to the locally sourced foods. 

Planner: Eco-Social Events

Day-of-Coordinator: Whitney Steele

Florist: Cabbage Rose

Invitations: Plantable by ForeverFiances Invitations

Rentals: Party Time Rentals

Lighting: Let There Be Light

Bakery: Mickey's Cakes and Sweets

Caterer: Catering to You

Strawberries from Barnhill Orchard's (Cabot) and cheese on the cheese bar from White River Creamery (Elkins)

Rehearsal Dinner- King Kat Food Truck (local fish farm)

Jeweler: Pono Woodworks and Kyle-Rochelle Jewelers

Musicians: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra String Quartet

DJ: DJ Spidey

Gown: Low's Bridal and Formal

Bridal Party Attire: Danielle's Bridal 

Hair and Makeup: Face Your Day Salon

Videography: So Loved Studios

In lieu of wedding favors they opted to have the bridal party and family pack meals for Stop Hunger Now. They donated 3,552 meals! How cool is that!

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Winter Engagement Portraits: Savanah and Mark https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/winter-engagement-portraits-savanah-and-mark December Engagement Session

Savanah and Mark

NorthEast Arkansas

 

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Arkansas Bride: Mrs. Kaitlyn Barham https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/12/arkansas-bride-mrs-kaitlyn-barham Arkansas Bride

Mrs. Kaitlyn Barham

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Class of 2017: Allie W. https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/12/class-of-2017-allie-w Class of 2017

Central Arkansas Christian

Allie W.

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Class of 2017: Urban/Water Senior Session https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/12/class-of-2017-urban/water-senior-session Class of 2017

Buffalo Island Central

Kensie Walker

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Southern Fall Bride! Mrs Jennifer Williams https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/10/southern-fall-bride-mrs-jennifer-williams Southern Fall Bride

Bridal Portraits of MRS J. Williams 

St. John's Chapel by the Creek

 

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Mrs Regan DeBlieux: Louisiana Bridal Portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/10/mrs-regan-deblieux-louisiana-bridal-portraits Mrs Regan Milligan-DeBlieux

Louisiana Bridal Portraits

Fall Wedding

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Chancellor's Special Announcement https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/9/chancellors-special-announcement The Chancellor's Special Announcement

These two....are such amazing souls. I met them YEARS ago when I shot Brittany's cousin's wedding. It was one of my first weddings here in Little Rock actually. We all had an instant connection and I have no shot several weddings and portraits for this crazy family. Im afraid they are stuck with me. :) 

Brittany and Cody contacted me about a month ago for a very special session. And they wanted to do it where we did their engagement session FIVE YEARS AGO!!!!! They wanted to recreate some of them. But they had a purpose behind this session. They wanted to announce that they were now FOSTER PARENTS! These two are truly angels. They melt my heart with how giving and loving they are. Seriously some of the most amazing people.

Whatever child gets to be cared for by them will be sooooooo insanely loved by so many people. Prayers for Brittany and Cody and for this new journey they have started. 

 

 

 

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Class of 2017: Lexie R. https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/class-of-2017-lexie-r Class of 2017

Buffalo Island Central

High School Senior

Lexie R. 

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Conway Chapel Bridal Portraits: Married to a Mardis. https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/conway-chapel-bridal-portraits-married-to-a-mardis Conway Chapel Bridal Portraits

Mrs. Lindsey Annable-Mardis

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Southern Bride: Summer Wedding Bridal Portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/7/southern-bride-summer-wedding-bridal-portraits Arkansas Summer Wedding Bridal Portraits

Southern Bride: Mrs. Paige Rusheon-Whitehead

Alda's Magnolia Hill

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Class of 2017: Madelyn Morris https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/6/class-of-2017-madelyn-morris Class of 2017

Central High School

Little Rock, AR

Madelyn Morris

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Classic Southern Bride: Mrs. Kati Johnson https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/6/classic-southern-bride-mrs-kati-johnson Classic Southern Bride

Lakeside Bridal Portrait Session

Alda's Magnolia Hill

Mrs. Kati Smith-Johnson

 

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Mrs Maleah: Bridal Portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/5/mrs-maleah-bridal-portraits Vintage Flair Lakeside Bridal Portraits

Alda's Magnolia Hill

Little Rock, AR 

 

​Maleah told me from the first meeting that her dress was fun. I LOVED the sleeves! I don't think I have every had a bride with long sleeves. It was so fun to play with this silhouette and with Maleah's gorgeousness. We just played and played and had a blast. I think we got some pretty stinkin awesome stuff. 

She married her sweet Jon in a beautiful intimate lakeside ceremony. Wednesdays are not usually a wedding day for LSP but I love weekday weddings, fun dresses, beautiful locations and in love couples so I was completely happy. 

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Mrs. Lizy Kocsik-Wiggins

Alda's Magnolia Hill

Little Rock, AR 

 

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A Vintage Chapel and Lakeside Bridal Portrait Session https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/5/a-vintage-chapel-and-lakeside-bridal-portrait-session MRS. Brooke Parker-Edwards

Vintage Chapel in the Woods and Lakeside Bridal Session

 

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Riley is ONE! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/3/riley-is-one Riley is ONE!

Cake Smash and Willow Tree Session

 

This pretty lady is the beautiful baby of some of my great clients. I have loved watching her grow!! 

 

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Creekside Bridals of Mrs. Mary https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/4/creekside-bridals-of-mrs-mary Creekside Bridal Portraits

Mrs Mary Cuddy-Cockman

 

Mary was wed to her love Corey in a gorgeous spring wedding. It was an absolutely perfect day! And now I can show off her fabulous bridal portraits.

We battled the forecast all week. Fingers crossed and anti-rain dancing all the way to the session time. And it worked! The rain and storms ended up going around us and even got some sunshine at the end! YAY!

 

 

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A Cabin Cozy Engagement Session: Brooke and Jason https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/3/a-cabin-cozy-engagement-session-brooke-and-jason A Cozy Cabin Fayetteville Engagement Session

Brooke and Jason

Brooke and Jason invited me to their adorable cabin in the hills of Fayetteville. 

 

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Happy Engagement LeAnn and Ryan! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/3/happy-engagement-leann-and-ryan

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A Lumberjack Bash: Slade is ONE https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/2/a-lumberjack-bash-slade-is-one A Lumberjack Birthday Bash 

Slade is ONE!!

 

I love doing the sessions in the client's home. Studio setups are nice but I love a good lifestyle session! Especially when Mr. Slade has an awesome room!!

 

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Southern Plantation Bride: Lindsay Rich https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/2/southern-plantation-bride-lindsay-rich Southern Bride: Marlsgate Plantation

Bridal Portraits

Lindsay Rich

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Buffalo Island Central High School Senior: Class of 2016 Ashley Field https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/2/buffalo-island-central-high-school-senior-class-of-2016-ashley-field Senior Class of 2016

Buffalo Island Central

Ashley Field

 

 

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Central Arkansas Christian Senior: Class of 2016….Mr Royce Dylan https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/1/central-arkansas-christian-senior-class-of-2016-mr-royce-dylan Central Arkansas Christian High School

Senior Class of 2016

Royce Dylan Smith

 

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Arkansas Engagement: Lacey and Drew https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/10/arkansas-engagement-lacey-and-drew Arkansas Coffee House Engagement Portraits!

Lacey and Drew

 

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Baby's First Year: Slade Hawkins 9Months https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/10/babys-first-year-slade-hawkins-9months Baby's First Year

Slade Hawkins: 9 Months

October 2015

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Florida Beach Portraits: Treat Family https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/10/florida-beach-portraits-treat-family Treat Family Portraits

Florida 2015

 

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McKnight Family: Family Portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/10/mcknight-family-family-portraits NorthEast Arkansas Family Portrait

Mini Session

The Fabulous McKnight Family

 

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Bridal Portraits: Meghan High https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/10/bridal-portraits-meghan-high Introducing Mrs Meghan High!

This (below) is when I asked her why her tongue was blue. haha

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Happy Forth Of July! Beatriz Family Portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/7/happy-forth-of-july-beatriz-family-portraits

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Arkansas Bride: Jenna Campbell's Bridal Portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/7/arkansas-bride-jenna-campbells-bridal-portraits Arkansas Willow Bridal Portraits

Mrs. Jenna Campbell 

 

This girlis a soooooo much fun! We played and played and played. There are things I LOVED about this session. One of the locations is a church that her great grandfather designed. How awesome is that!!! And another spot was RIGHT NEXT TO MY HOUSE!!! I knew when I moved into my house I wanted to photograph a gorgeous bride in the willow trees. Sooooo glad Jenna made the trek to my house! She ROCKED it!!! 

 

 

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Arkansas Newborn and Maternity: Ezleigh https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/6/arkansas-newborn-and-maternity-ezleigh Maternity and Newborn: Miss Ezleigh

​Sooo…I might be slightly behind on blogging. Busy season is madness!! I love it! Im combining 2 blogs into one! 

 

First up! Meet Elizabeth and her gorgeous little baby bump! Her cute little side kick is Adleigh and her hubby Brian joined in for some family portraits as well. 

Now for the main event! Introducing Miss Ezleigh!

 

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New Exciting Product: Living Photos!!! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/new-exciting-product-living-photos New Product Alert: Living Photos

​I am THRILLED to announce that LSP is now offering LIVING PHOTOS! I have been playing around this idea for years and just got brave enough to actually do it.

 I've had several clients who allowed me to "play" and "experiment" but for now...I will show you just a little teaser! 

 

 

These are so fun! And will be included in some of my portrait and wedding packages!! I cannot wait to show you more...but since they are mainly with bridals I will have to wait till after the weddings. EEK!

If you are interested in this awesome new product please contact me. I am so excited to be doing this.

 I would LOVE to create a Living Photo for you! 

 

Thanks to Maggie and Aaron (pictured) for letting me pull you away from your wedding reception for a few minutes. You guys are amazing! 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Central Arkansas photographer Little Rock Photographer Living Photo Lori Sparkman Photography Portrait Photographer wedding photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/new-exciting-product-living-photos Thu, 21 May 2015 01:29:48 GMT
Arkansas Bride: Lauren Powers-Pugh https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/arkansas-bride-lauren-powers-pugh Arkansas Bride: Alda's Magnolia Hill Bride

Mrs. Lauren Powers-Pugh

 

Meet the super fun Lauren. She was married a couple weeks ago and finally gotten to blog her gorgeousness! :) Take a look! 

 

Congratulations my dear! You are beautiful!! :) 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Alda's Magnolia Hill Bridal portraits Central Arkansas photographer Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography wedding photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/arkansas-bride-lauren-powers-pugh Wed, 20 May 2015 21:09:09 GMT
2015 High School Senior Portraits: Cabot's Riley Hoffer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/4/2015-high-school-senior-portraits-cabots-riley-hoffer Miss Riley Hoffer 

Cabot High Class of 2015

 

To say that I had fun on this shoot is an understatement. Riley contacted me and needed to get portraits done ASAP! She is a busy busy girl and Im so glad she found me to do her pictures. Riley and her posse…good grief…they kept me laughing. Not having met her before the session I didn't know what to expect. Then I found out she is a very talented actress. I LOVE SHOOTING ACTORS!!! Love love love it. She and her mom had a great idea to include several of her outfits from her favorite plays. *what a great idea* I provided for some unique and a great representation of her senior year. 

Riley is headed off to Florida for drama school (I forgot the name of it). She dreams of one day playing Minnie Mouse at Disney World. She's bound for great things! Enjoy her fun-filled session and her super fun outfits!!

 

Riley…you are awesome. Your smile is contagious. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you! Break a leg!! 

 

Lori

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Central Arkansas photographer Class of 2105 High School Senior High School Senior Portraits Little Rock Photographer Portrait Photographer central Arkansas photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/4/2015-high-school-senior-portraits-cabots-riley-hoffer Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:50:24 GMT
Maternity Portraits: Pretty in Peach Mother-to-be https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/4/maternity-portraits-pretty-in-peach-mother-to-be Peach Orchard Maternity Portraits

As an artist we (I) typically don't like when people come to us with a VERY specific idea of portrait they want us to take. I usually like to be given creative freedom BUT when Micah sent me her inspiration picture and said "all I want is a picture like this" I was excited (because I loved the picture too) but scared that I wouldn't be able to get such a specific image. I scouted out a perfect location but we had to wait because the peaches weren't blooming yet but poor Micah is about to pop. Luckily a portion of the orchard was PERFECT. Light was perfect. Weather was perfect. She arrived in her custom made lace gown and it was PERFECT! So off we went…on a mission…..

 

I must say….we NAILED this session. We accomplished all this gorgeousness in 30 minutes!! And special thanks to her sweet hubby for holding my gear and letting me be bossy. haha And for the Collins family for letting us use their AMAZING land! 

 This little lady is going to be one lucky baby to have such awesome (and gorgeous) parents! 

 

ENJOY!

 

 

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An Arkansas Bride: Arkansas State Capital Bridal Portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/3/an-arkansas-bride-arkansas-state-capital-bridal-portraits Arkansas Bride

A Magnolia Hill Bride

 

FINALLY Peyton married her sweet Tracey so now I can show off her super fun and beautiful bridal portraits. Let me just say…Peyton IS SO GREAT! I seriously have the best clients. She is so easy going. Which is a great quality  to have because EVERY TIME we got together it rained. EVERY. TIME. Our first meeting…it poured. Engagement session…rain. Bridals…more rain. And even yesterday on their wedding day…sprinkles! BUT she didn't have a care in the world…because she was marrying her favorite guy Tracey but more on that later. This bridal session  was initially supposed to be downtown and more urban-ish. But due to the rain (and the Little Rock marathon) we moved indoors last minute to the Arkansas State Capitol Building. She had a super fun entourage how kept us laughing, held all my gear, and were expert dress fluffers. Take a look at my gorgeous bride Peyton. :) Leave her some love. 

 
One of my favorite parts of her wedding yesterday was when Tracey saw these pictures below. Peyton did these as a surprise and had them framed on the groom's table. HE WAS SHOCKED!! And totally in love with them. It was perfect. :) 
 

  

Peyton…Im a truly sad your day is over. I loved loved loved getting to know you and your awesome HUSBAND! (eek!) Enjoy your honeymoon!

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Arkansas State Capital Bridal portraits Central Arkansas photographer Little Rock Photographer Magnolia Hill Bride https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/3/an-arkansas-bride-arkansas-state-capital-bridal-portraits Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:37:59 GMT
Arkansas Newborn Photographer: Mr. Slade- 5 weeks new https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/3/arkansas-newborn-photographer-mr-slade--5-weeks-new Arkansas Newborn Photographer

Mr. Slade Hawkins

5 weeks old

This little guy had a rough start! We had a session scheduled for a couple weeks prior but had a little medical scare and required us to reschedule! But he is all better and sooooo adorable. I had a great time with this guy! 

 

Slade's daddy, Heath is a big razorback fan so we had to at least get a few pictures with his Hog Hat!

I have been photographing Madison FOREVER!! Like….FOREVER! I love love love seeing her so happy and with such a beautiful family!

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Baby Photographer Little Rock Photographer Newborn Photographer NorthEast Arkansas Photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/3/arkansas-newborn-photographer-mr-slade--5-weeks-new Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:13:38 GMT
Arkansas High School Senior: Buffalo Island Central Senior Class of 2015 Hannah PART 2 https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/arkansas-high-school-senior-buffalo-island-central-senior-class-of-2015-hannah-part-2 Hannah: PART TWO

Downtown Urban Session

 

You may remember the gorgeous Hannah from her previous NorthEast Arkansas session. After that session they decided to have some more fun and booked a session to come to Little Rock. She rocked it! She is so fierce! LOVE HER!!!!

 

 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Central Arkansas photographer High School Senior Little Rock Photographer NorthEast Arkansas Photographer Portrait Photographer Urban https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/arkansas-high-school-senior-buffalo-island-central-senior-class-of-2015-hannah-part-2 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:45:11 GMT
Arkansas Newborn Photography: 6month old Jace https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/arkansas-newborn-photography-6month-old-jace Jace is 6 months!!! 

 

Many of you may remember my football newborn! Well that cutie is 6 months old now! And let me tell you…he is one of the funniest babies. He was all smiles the whole time! 

Of course we had to do another football one!

What kid doesn't love play with dad's ties! This one maaay have gotten a little slobbery…sorry dad.

 

And the sweet baby of course LOVES to get kisses from mom! I mean…how cute is he!!!

Jace…I can't wait for your 1 year!!! Its going to be awesome!!!

 

 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Baby Portraits Central Arkansas photographer Little Rock Photographer Newborn Photographer Valentine's Day Portraits wedding photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/arkansas-newborn-photography-6month-old-jace Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:11:39 GMT
Senior Class of 2015: Hannah Part 1 https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/senior-class-of-2015-hannah-part-1 Buffalo Island Central

Class of 2015

The Gorgeous Hannah Poe

Part 1

Hannah started out our first session saying she was kinda shy and didn't know how to pose in pictures…well…that didn't last long! She was a dream to work with! We had so much fun that they booked another session in Little Rock! More on that later!

Our first location was a gorgeous mansion in NorthEast Arkansas. We frolicked around the grounds and changed clothes a million times and LOVED it!

We share the same favorite bible verse. 

Phillipians 4:13 "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."

 

For the second location we adventured to her high school gym because gorgeous girl is also an incredible athlete. She can rock heels AND sneakers. 

Always have to include a blooper! :) 

 

Hannah, you are a beautiful lady inside and out! Can't wait to show off your Little Rock session!! :) 

 

 

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2014…Year of Fun! 2015…Year of Awesome! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/1/2014-year-of-fun-2015-year-of-awesome

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Little Rock Photographer Personal destination photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/1/2014-year-of-fun-2015-year-of-awesome Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:28:15 GMT
An Antique Engagement: Harley and Drew https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/1/an-antique-engagement-harley-and-drew An Antique Engagement: Harley and Drew

Every time I meet a new couple and are discussing engagement ideas I ask them what sort of things they like to do together. Harley had some awesome answers and we picked the antiquing idea to run with. The lovely people at Arkansas Peddler's Antique Mall were gracious enough to let us run around their awesome property. I wanted to buy so many things. Check out this fabulous session with this super fun couple!

 

 

Can't wait for your super fun wedding in a few months! YAY!!! 

 

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Welcome Miss Dulcie! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/12/welcome-miss-dulcie Miss Dulcie 

I don't know if the world is ready for all this cuteness. Meet Miss Dulcie! She was a perfect little angel. And her doting parents and grandma were great assistants for me as well. :)

Enjoy this little Christmas bundle of joy. 

 

 

 

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A Peach Tree Orchard Bride https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/10/a-peach-tree-orchard-bride Meet the gorgeous Allison!

 Thanks to the great people at Collins Orchard for letting us take advantage of their gorgeous land. 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Bridal portraits Central Arkansas photographer Conway Photographer Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography wedding photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/10/a-peach-tree-orchard-bride Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:09:52 GMT
MY WEDDING! Big Balloons and Yard Games! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/6/my-wedding ATTENTION! This is a personal blog post! These fabulous pictures were taken by the AMAZING Kim Brantley Photography! Look her up...she's the best!

 

I have been getting a lot of grief for not posting many wedding photos from our wedding on Oct 20th, 2013! I am a complete slacker and totally understand where my brides are coming from now when it takes them FOREVER to post images. But today is the lucky day when I do a lil post about MY own wedding. 

First off...Its crazy being in FRONT of the camera! Luckily Kim (our super fabulous amazing photographer) is just like us...goofy and kept us laughing the whole time. You will see all our silliness in the coming photos...we are a bunch of goofballs. :)

When Chris proposed to me and we started planning our wedding we knew we wanted something fun and lighthearted. And I swear our reception was more like a 5 year olds birthday party than anything. But we LOVED it. 

We didn't stick to a lot of the norms. We didn't have huge bridal parties. And no flower girl or ring bearer. Our parents were not walked down the aisle. No unity candle or sand. Our great friend got ordained so he could marry us. There was no song where we stare into each others eyes. I actually let my husband surprise me with all the songs for the ceremony. I had no idea what I would be walking down the aisle to.  But we did have giant balloons, a cake made out of 200 cookies, s'mores, and a GIANT Jenga. And it was PERFECT.  

Here are a few from OUR day. I loved every bit of it. Especially the part where I got to marry my amazing handsome husband. He's stuck with me now. *evil laugh*

ENJOY!

 

Huge thanks to my girl Raye Brady for the awesome hair! And for coming to work on a Sunday. You are awesome! 

He designed his fabulous shoes! I love them. 

 

Greg Daniels did our flowers and I loved them. Simple and fun. You rock!

I LOVE MY RING! Chris designed it and had Sissy's Log Cabin make it. I love him for being different and putting so much thought in to it. I love love love it. His ring is from Joshua's Fine Jewelry in Russellville. :)

My sister, maid of honor and best friend.

The cones are full of lavender that the guests shower us with as we pronounced Mr and Mrs Hall.

   

He wanted us to writte our own vows...that was tough! But so worth it. I loved it.

My grandmothers are both passed and it makes me sad that they never got to meet Chris. But I had hydrangea petals line the aisle because they always remind me of them.  I know they were watching and having a good time. They would've loved Chris. 

The shot on the far right is one of my favorite for this reason. :)

 

Since I didnt have an official bridal party besides my sister I had all "my girls" get some sort of grey dress. It was fun to do a couple pictures with all my people. 

Check out his fancy tie knot! I was impressed!

My dad got us these cool metal signs that we wrote on. I loved them. 

My mom made a fancy frui† stack. She has made them for ever wedding since I can remember at church so it was special having one at mine too. :) Thanks mom.

I'm pretty sure this sums us up pretty well....me laughing at who knows what and Chris looking at me like I'm crazy. hahaha 

It would have been hard to get a good photographer in Little Rock on this day...As you can see below most of the fabulous ones were here!! Love my photog peeps!

I will put the link up to the AMAZING wedding video by Durant Studios soon so you can see the fun time lapse of the life of this Jenga set. It's too funny.

I guess this is my excited "I love s'mores" face. What a dork. lol

 

 

TA-DA!! That was our wedding! Fun, simple, and awesome! (If I do say so myself). I have a few more from my other photographer bestie who wanted to take some as well. Those will be in the facebook album. 

We have been married almost 8 months now and things are great! :) I have a deeper respect for my clients now. Weddings are stressful and expensive...but be creative and BE YOU and it will be the most perfect day. 

THANK YOU to all our crazy crew for making our day what it was. Our parents, family and friends...You are our rock. We cannot begin to express who much you mean to us. We love you all! 

 

LORI AND CHRIS

 

 

 

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The Glamorous Grace! Little Rock Bridals https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/4/the-glamorous-grace-little-rock-bridals Meet Grace!

When I first met Grace I was taken with her beauty! Then she showed me her two dresses she had planned for her big day...I was instantly inspired and excited. We planned her session at Trapnall Hall because she wanted timeless and vintage. Her reception was The Great Gatsby themed as you can see her super fun and glamorous second dress.

Scroll down to see all of this glamour! 

 

This gown was custom made for her using lace from her grandmother's wedding dress. How fantastic is that!!

AND HERE IS THE RECEPTION DRESS!!!

Grace is a dancer...I'm guess that's how she didn't fall a million times in those crazy awesome heels! 

Below is one of my favorites!! Thanks to her awesome planner Jen for holding my equipment to make this shot possible!

LOVE THESE BELOW!!! The wind was CRAZY this day so we just made it work for us! Thank you wind!

And as you can tell from below...we had a great time! She was a blast to work with and such a good sport. 

 

Grace and Brian....your wedding was beautiful. I wish you all the best on your new adventure together in Hawaii! 

God Bless, 

Lori

 

 

 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Bridal portraits Central Arkansas photographer Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography Pine Bluff Photographer Trapnall Hall wedding photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/4/the-glamorous-grace-little-rock-bridals Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:20:49 GMT
Conway High School 2014 Senior: Katherine! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/4/conway-high-school-2014-senior-katherine Meet Katherine!

This beautiful lady is a high school senior in Conway! When we first met she said had lots of ideas! She had been dancing since she was tiny so we just knew we had a to start out at her dance studio. Then she mentioned that her family owned a peach orchard! YES PLEASE! And then add in that Katherine is beautiful..I was a happy photographer! 

 

Katherine is headed off to Ole Miss in the Fall! 

Congratulations beautiful lady! I know you are gonna have fun!

 

;) Lori

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Conway Photographer High School Senior Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography central Arkansas photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/4/conway-high-school-2014-senior-katherine Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:38:34 GMT
Hello World...Baby's First Year Portrait Package! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/welcome-baby  

INTRODUCING "HELLO WORLD"...Baby's First Year Portrait Package

Throughout the years I have taken pictures of a few babies and few expectant mothers. I have never advertised for it but seniors turn into brides, brides turn into mothers, mothers have babies....you see the pattern. :) Sooo after a fair amount of requests for the full year package I broke down and put something together. This will cover maternity to the first birthday! And any combo of milestones in between. :)

Accompanying the actual shoots and pictures will be custom designed announcements and lots of products to help you celebrate this fabulous new lil life that was created. My favorite is wall portraits and small albums for those proud grandparents! 

 

Please contact me for more details! I'm happy to start conquering this new adventure.

 

 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Baby Photographer Baby's First Year Portrait Package Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography Maternity Portraits Portrait Photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/welcome-baby Thu, 27 Feb 2014 21:56:25 GMT
A beautiful High School Senior. And her fluffy companion. https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/a-beautiful-high-school-senior-and-her-fluffy-companion Meet Kimberly Michelle!

I met Kimberly downtown in Conway! Along with her mom and her favorite sidekick...her dog. 

ENJOY!

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Conway Photographer High School Senior Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography Portrait Photographer central Arkansas photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/a-beautiful-high-school-senior-and-her-fluffy-companion Mon, 24 Feb 2014 19:58:16 GMT
A Proposal Story https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/a-proposal-story A Proposal Story: Meet Garrett and Megan

The day after Valentine's Day social media is flooded with pictures of shiny rings, happy couples, and sweet proposal stories! As a wedding photography we normally get to meet couples after all this but every now and then we get to be a part of it from the beginning. Meet Garrett and Megan. Garrett has been a great friend of mine for several years now. When he told me he was popping the question to his sweet lady I was THRILLED. I have never seen him so happy. THEN he told me he wanted to surprise her with photos of it all and that's where I came it in to play. Little did I know how nervous I would be.  We scouted the location together (where they had their first kiss) and planned the whole event! I was shaking like a leaf the whole time...I have a whole new respect for the men who do this. Mother Nature decided to add the element of rain to make it that much more interesting! 

Their smiles make me happy!! Pure Joy.

This is when she sees me! :)

I said "Show me the ring"...this is what I got...Garrett was a little excited. haha

Here is a tip for the guys: When you pop the question to your special lady...hire a photographer to capture this event. These moments cannot be recreated. My husband did and I will forever cherish those photos...it was so thoughtful. 

Garrett and Megan will be wed in May and I chose to actually attend the wedding. I cannot wait. These two are perfect for each other and I have never seen them happier. God is good! Love you guys!

 

Lori :)

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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/valentines-day-gift-ideas Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Need some gift ideas for your sweetie!

-Purchase a voucher for a portrait session that can be used anytime this year!

-Already had a recent session with me? Surprise your valentine with a wall portrait or beautiful canvas print!

-Don't have a clue? No worries! An LSP Gift Card is a sure showstopper!

 

Just a few ideas! Good Luck! Happy Valentine's Day!!! 

 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Central Arkansas photographer Little Rock Photographer Portrait Photographer Products Valentine's Day Gift Ideas https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/valentines-day-gift-ideas Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:22:33 GMT
Miss Darby! Part 1 of her Senior Year Session! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/miss-darby-part-1-of-her-senior-year-session Meet Miss Darby!

Darby contacted me with an idea to divide her senior session into 3 parts...Fall,Winter, and Spring. I loved the idea!!! So we took her regular session time and divided it into 3 smaller sessions. What a fabulous concept! So here are some highlights of the beautiful Darby's Fall Senior Session

 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) High School Senior Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography central Arkansas photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/miss-darby-part-1-of-her-senior-year-session Tue, 04 Feb 2014 22:32:44 GMT
A beautiful Central Arkansas Christian High School Senior https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/a-beautiful-central-arkansas-christian-high-school-senior Meet Natalie!

Natalie is a GORGEOUS senior at Central Arkansas Christian. I first met her when I was shooting prom pictures for another client. She and her date were there and she blew me away when it came time for me to get her individual portrait. I knew right then I had to shoot her again! Luckily she was a junior at that time so we quickly made plans for her senior portraits. She is so much fun to work with and absolutely beautiful inside and out! Take a lil look at our session together!

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) High School Senior Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography central Arkansas photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/a-beautiful-central-arkansas-christian-high-school-senior Thu, 23 Jan 2014 16:38:35 GMT
A Pre-session! Julie and Caleb https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/a-pre-session-julie-and-caleb A New Trend: Pre-Wedding Sessions

I love this session!!  The couple is GORGEOUS! And some of the sweetest people ever and I LOVE PRE (and post) SESSIONS!!!!!! Pre-Sessions are when the couple decide to do their "First Look" and portraits before their wedding day! This is so much fun!  And awesome for so many reasons. 

1. You have plenty of uninterrupted time for portraits. Which rarely happens on wedding days. 

2. It's a much more intimate experience. Just the bride, groom, and myself. 

3. The wedding day is less stressful and more exciting. You no longer have to worry about getting those killer portraits...you already did and you rock it. 

4. You have portraits to show off at the wedding! Wedding guests are always blown away by already having awesome portraits to look at and appreciate.

I will blog a post-wedding session soon! But for now enjoy Julie and Caleb's pre-wedding session! 

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Wedding Wire Awards! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/wedding-wire-awards  

Check us out! We got the Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award! Woohoo! 

Weddings, Wedding VenuesLori Sparkman Photography, Best Wedding Photographers in Little Rock  - 2014 Couples' Choice Award Winner
 

As well as this one!

 

We are honored to get such awesome recognition! Thanks to all my amazing clients who make my job so fun! You guys rock! 

Weddings, Wedding VenuesLori Sparkman Photography, Best Wedding Photographers in Little Rock  - 2013 Bride's Choice Award Winner
 
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2012 Bride's Choice Awards® | Best Wedding Photographers, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Florists, Wedding Planners

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Bridal portraits Conway Photographer Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography Wedding Wire central Arkansas photographer wedding photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/wedding-wire-awards Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:48:53 GMT
West Monroe Senior 2014: Cilia https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/west-monroe-senior-2014-cilia Meet Cilia!

Cilia and her mom made the trip to Little Rock from West Monroe, LA. Cilia is beautiful inside and out. She has such an amazing spirit and I'm sure is a blessing to everyone she meets.  

Fun Cilia Fact: She works for the Robertson's of the Duck Dynasty TV Show. She had some great stories.

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) High School Senior Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography West Monroe Photographer central Arkansas photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/west-monroe-senior-2014-cilia Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:15:00 GMT
The adorable Buckner Family https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/the-adorable-buckner-family Miss Mia and her people.

Meet Miss Mia and her parents Eric and Julie. I met Eric and Julie when they first started dating. Its been so fun watching them grow their family. From shooting their engagements, awesome intimate family-only wedding, and now their lil bundle of joy. They are amazing people and Mia is a very lucky girl.

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography Maumelle photographer central Arkansas photographer child photography family portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/the-adorable-buckner-family Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:15:00 GMT
Gracyn: Conway Senior 2013 https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/gracyn-conway-senior-2013 Meet Gracyn!

This lady is a high school senior in Conway! She came to the session ready to rock and roll. 

She had a lot of ideas and can model her tail off! I could've shot her all day! 

You rocked it Gracyn! Thanks for being awesome!

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Conway Photographer High School Senior Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography Senior portraits https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/gracyn-conway-senior-2013 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 15:15:00 GMT
My Best Friend and Gorgeous Bride.....COURTNEY! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/my-best-friend-and-gorgeous-bride-courtney

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Bridal portraits Hot Springs Hot Springs Photographer Hot Springs wedding Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography bride central Arkansas photographer destination wedding downtown portraits wedding dress wedding photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/my-best-friend-and-gorgeous-bride-courtney Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:41:13 GMT
Mrs Jennifer! St. John's Bridal Session! https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/mrs-jennifer-st-johns-bridal-session Meet Jennifer!

From our very first meeting I knew Jennifer and I would get along great! Which was a good thing because I ending up spending 4 days with her and her family when an ice storm threatened her wedding. It was quite the adventure but that story for another blog post. For now...check out her gorgeous bridals! She was such trooper...it was freezing! But a perfect day. Leave her some love!

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Bridal portraits Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography St John's Chapel by the Creek central Arkansas photographer wedding photographer https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/mrs-jennifer-st-johns-bridal-session Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:49:15 GMT
You got engaged?! What now? Caring for that fabulous ring. https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/so-you-are-engaged-what-now-caring-for-your-fabulous-ring  

Updated from previous blog:

Its been FOREVER! I will admit...I stink at blogging. BUT I'm determined to be more regular with this! Feel free to keep me accountable if you see me around. haha


OK...here is the plan. As some of you know...IM ENGAGED! I got engaged to this amazing man 2 days after my return from my 2 month mission trip to Brazil (yes I will be blogging about that too)! He even hired some professional photographer friends of mine, the fabulous Christopher Nolan Photography, to be all sneaky and get pictures.  Click this linkto see the fabulous pictures. Everyone did a great great job keeping this a secret! :) So after all the madness of telling everyone I knew...came call the questions. "When is the big day?" and of course "who is going to do your pictures?". Then came this overwhelming feeling....I have to plan MY wedding. I help people all the time plan theirs...but this is MINE! So I thougth I would share my experiences from "the other side".  First edition subject...YOUR BLING!

Your guy just spent a lot of time picking out (and shelling out some hard earned money) to get your dream wedding ring! How do you care for this piece of jewelry you will have forever? I had no idea! I'm not a jewelry wearing girl normally. Soooo I went to the experts! Here are a few tips fromJoshua's Fine Jewlery! These guys are amazing! 

 

 

After years of working on, cleaning, and selling jewelry I have come to realixe that most people just don't know how to take care fo their jewelry. Here are a few tips to help you out.

Tip #1:  Precious metals are soft and they wear down easily. Be careful doing hard work or repetitive jobs like digging, filing, or lifting weights while wearing gold or platinum.

Tip #2: Clean your jewelry often! Either yourself or professionaly. A combination or dirt, lotion, make-up, grease, and body oils can make up a powerful abrasive substance. Your jewelry will last longer and look a lot better if you clean it regularly. 

Tip #3: Mr. Clean diluted half strength with water is a great cleaner for almost any piece of jewelry. Use a new toothbrush (no toothpaste ever) and scrub it clean. No pearls, opals, or extremely soft stones tho...but most others will be okay. 

Tip #4: Check your jewelry often. It's recommended 3-4 times a year! We always say everytime you change your oil...check your jewelry.

Tip #5: NEVER sleep in your jewelry! We see more accidental breakage from that than any other reason! 

Take care of your jewelry and it will last for generations. We are always glad to clean and check yours for free anytime. We love to serve our customers and love making new friends everyday!

I didn't know most of that! Glad I asked! Any more questions about caring for your fabulous new ring go visit their website at joshuasfinejewelry.com and click Ask The Jeweler button. Or go to their facebook page and chat them up there!  These guys also do special orders and custom jewelry designs that are AWESOME! Go by and visit them in Russellville for an extensive inventory of merchandise. Tell them Lori sent you! ;-) 

Now aren't you glad you know this stuff! Stay tuned for the next blog coming at you! WOOHOO!

 

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[email protected] (Lori Sparkman Photography) Engaged Little Rock Photographer Lori Sparkman Photography central Arkansas photographer wedding photographer wedding rings https://lorisparkmanphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/so-you-are-engaged-what-now-caring-for-your-fabulous-ring Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:54:26 GMT