here lately. i’ve been doing a whole lot of thinking. the theme of the last month has been to “slow down”. my personality causes me to get involved in everything… immediately… at full force… with all i have [which is fun sometimes, but other times means i take on way too much]. so, this month. i’ve slowed down.. to. just. think. wedding season is coming up quick and kind-of officially kicked off this past saturday.. so if there’s ever a time to collect my thoughts.. now is the time. my heart has been on an amazing adventure this year, already. God is so beautiful and faithful and has awaken my heart to him.. and i’m loving it. now that it’s quiet and i’ve slowed down i’ve been able to hear Him speak to me and ask what i have to give. with so much pain and so much loss .. what do i have to give to show His beauty and glory and love and hope? the way He provides hope and love for the hurting is through people. His people. ordinary people like me. and i’ve been wasting such an opportunity to be a part of it all. so He showed me what i have to give. i came to this answer by the help of my sweet friend sarah. sitting in the Pal’s drive through she’s telling me about the power of the gift of photography. i’ve always believed in the power of photography.. it’s why i do what i do… but i immediately thought of a family i gave a session to last year. amazing family. very large family. so large that photography isn’t at the top of the priority list. diapers and nap times and crayons and elmo and screaming and a very long list of life comes way before it. this particular family is huge in adoption and fostering and have opened up their home and lives to those little ones most in need of love and hugs. it filled my heart and completely overwhelmed them with joy to have images of their family. it might be one of the best opportunities i had last year. what i have to give… has been right here in front of me.. literally staring back at me for most of my days for 2 years. photography.
i’m thrilled to announce a new branch of Lori Hensley Photography… very soon… that does just that. allows me to give these powerful images of love and laughter to good people. i whole-heartedly believe good things should happen to good people and i want to be a part of making that happen. these sessions will be for families who have sacrificed so much of their own time and lives for others.. like the family i mentioned above. they are also for families who’s family member has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness and given x amount of days. i want them to have images all over their houses of their love and laughter to remember for a lifetime. i get it. i finally get it.
i’m brainstorming a name and a process to get the ball rolling with this and will officially announce it when the new site is ready to launch. once the site is up i just want stories, nominations.. and i’ll take on one a month. spread the word to those you love and those good-good folks out there. i’m beyond thrilled about this. stay tuned! 
Lori!! This is awesome & a little crazy, but I was thinking of doing the exact same thing for someone (one of my friends started hopeful hearts) her little son goes to school with my little one.. So they will be my first family to do this for. What a beautiful heart GOd has gifted you with. I am blessed to have met you!! xoxox
You have such a big heart. So excited to learn more about your plans. This is simply awesome
You are one of the most genuine, loving people I have been blessed to meet and become friends with. I know God has amazing plans for you and this next chapter in your life!
Lori this is such a great idea. My mom was diagnosed with Cancer in July of O9 and so for Christmas a group of my friends bought us a photog package. Unfortuneatly Mom passed New Years day and we were unable to use it, BUT this was the most amazing gift ever. We cried thinking how exciting it would be to have those. You will bless a lot of ppl with this.
God truly has blessed you with an amazing talent and such a dynamic word. Love you and Princeton I and are so happy for you as you walk into this next phase God has set before you. Uplifting you in prayer!!!
Much Love,
Jackie & Princeton Carter