Behind The Lens
We’re Alia and Lori!
What started as years of friendship eventually became something we never expected—a business built on the same faith, values, and love for serving others that brought us together in the first place.
Somewhere between sharing life, supporting one another, and talking about our dreams, Southern Heart Studio was born. What started as friendship grew into a shared passion for serving people and preserving the moments they’ll treasure for years to come.
Around here, you’ll find lots of laughter, plenty of encouragement, GIFs in your inbox, and two photographers who genuinely care about the people we serve.
You’ll find us celebrating with you, laughing with you, fixing flyaway hairs, carrying dress trains, keeping little ones entertained, and cheering you on every step of the way.
We believe photography is about more than beautiful images. It’s about preserving the people, relationships, and memories that make your story yours.
While we each bring something different behind the camera, we share the same heart for serving others and creating photographs that will be treasured for generations.
We’re so glad you’re here, and we can’t wait to tell your story.
Hi, I'm Lori!
I’m a photographer with a heart for faith, family, beauty, and story.
My style is rooted in warmth, elegance, and a love for the meaningful details — the gentle touch of a mother’s hand, the excitement and confidence of a senior stepping in to a new chapter, the laughter between siblings, the strength of a family, and the quiet beauty God places in each season of life.
As a wife, mother, Christian, and creative, I know that life rarely slows down long enough for us to fully appreciate it. That is why photography matters so deeply to me. It gives us a way to hold onto the moments that would otherwise pass too quickly.
I want your images to feel personal, graceful, and timeless — not stiff or overly staged, but full of real connection and beauty.
My goal is for every client to feel comfortable, confident, and truly seen.
Because one day, these photographs will be more than pictures.
They will be reminders of love.
Reminders of God’s faithfulness through every season.
Pieces of your story preserved with care.
And that kind of beauty is worth remembering.
Hi, I'm Alia!
The phrase, "Those little feet won't be little forever"
hit me like a bucket of ice cold water after my daughter was born.
In that season, God opened my eyes to how quickly time passes— and how important it is to hold on to the moments that matter most. That’s when photography took on a whole new meaning for me.
I believe photographs are a gift — a way to relive the beauty God’s placed in your life again and again. Because one day, when you look back at these images, you won’t just see them...
You’ll hear your children giggling.
Feel the gentle kick of your baby as you caress your pregnant belly.
Or even smell the cologne your husband wore that day.
This isn’t just about pictures. It’s about preserving the legacy of love God has woven into your story. And trust me — seeing those fleeting moments frozen in time?
So worth it. 💛