How I used high-key lighting and artistic storytelling to photograph Mark Vinci for Images Arizona. Learn how portraits tell powerful stories.
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Welcome to the House of Loralei blog. Here you will find past sessions, photography trips, and even my artistic journey.
How I used high-key lighting and artistic storytelling to photograph Mark Vinci for Images Arizona. Learn how portraits tell powerful stories.
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When I arrived here from Chicago over 20 years ago, the first stop I made was the Phoenix Art Museum. I had spent my entire life up till that point studying the Art Institute of Chicago and I was eager to see what Phoenix had to offer. Present day, I get to photograph the new...
I first met Lucy Dickens for an article that I was photographing for an editorial shoot for ImagesAZ magazine. I thought she was amazing right away! An incredible artist and a truly authentic and genuine spirit. Recently she had a book signing event for her new published book, Through the Fire. What an incredible evening...
Getting to shoot in a glassblower’s studio was always on my bucket list and thanks to artist Newt Grover, I get to check it off. The fire, the glass, the pace, it all makes for an exciting shoot with the opportunity for so many amazing images. Although, this was a few years ago for a...
– Capturing Stunning Headshots in the Iconic Phoenix Desert – The Arizona desert offers an unrivaled backdrop for creating headshots that are not just professional but truly striking. Imagine the golden hues, sharp desert contrasts, and warm tonal lighting all coming together to frame a model perfectly—this is the experience we captured during a recent...
Love, love, love photographing all these successful, intelligent and beautiful women that step into my studio! Julie here is a VP of a company that needed some new headshots. I love that we got a great variety of portraits for her to use across various platforms. We even got a couple for her to just...
It was time for a Personal Branding shoot with Kelly Autry recently. We had been discussing getting her some new headshots and product shots done for her new website that will be launching soon. She’s the owner and Artist behind the amazing handcrafted jewelry and signs for Touch of Wonder Designs(@touchofwonderdesigns). Her business is growing...
Lately I’ve been really looking deep into my work to find what it is that I truly love about being a portrait photographer. I suppose every Artist goes through this at one point or another. But when I look back over the work of this year, it is this image that hits the mark for...
Ivy is an extraordinaraly kind and generous person that is always looking to make others laugh while being completely humble about it all. She is truly the type of person that everyone feels blessed to have in their lives. I could go on and on about her generous heart and what an amazing Mom she...
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Horses are more than a symbol of life here in Arizona—they’re a way of life. Riders like Arizona Parker represent the next generation of equestrian excellence, blending tradition with bold, fresh energy that was fun to capture.
This unforgettable shoot ended up gracing the cover of Images Arizona magazine earlier this year—a true celebration of Arizona’s passion, talent, and love for horses!
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Just one, since it’s been so long. 📸
More to come soon from this incredible shoot with the amazing International Styist, Afi Maita for Images Arizona Magazine. ✨
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Oompa! Greek food in Carefree, Arizona!
Who knew you would be able to find a beautiful Greek restaurant in the heart of Carefree, AZ? A perfect spot brought together by Sandy Athenson and family. A greek family that has been grown and built on homemade greek food. They moved here from New York and now with the help of his son Augie and family, they are bringing that delicious food to us here in Carefree.
I love getting the chance to photograph food along with the team behind making it all possible. You can tell a lot of heart and soul has been put into the building of this restaurant and it’s a must stop for anyone that wants good greek food in a beautiful atmosphere.
Restaurant: Athens on Easy Street @athensoneasy
Publication: Images Arizona Magazine @imagesaz
Writer: Shannon Severson @livingitwrite
Photographer: Loralei Lazurek @houseofloralei
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