Thank you so much for a wonderful year!  I’m looking forward to all that 2010 has in store

I knew she was getting up in years.  I knew it.  I had this image in my mind of her hands.  I’ve wanted to capture this image for a few years now.  There’s always tomorrow, right?  Well… I almost waited too long.  On Thursday, July 30th, at about 7:15 in the morning, Nanny (as we grand-kids call her) had a stroke.  It was massive.  It left her unable to even hold her own head up.  I was completely devastated.  I had waited too long.  It was my own fault and I KNEW it.

God Bless the H Family.  I got the call about the stroke on the way to their session.  My Mama was supposed to keep my children, but Nanny is her mother so of course she rushed to her side.  Miss K (the Mrs. of the H Family) is a teacher and this was the LAST date we could do a session before school started.  There was nothing to do but carry on with my children in tow.  Miss K, I want to publicly thank you and your husband for understanding why I was weeping when you arrived for your session.  Your patience while I got my act together did not go unnoticed.  I just want you to know how much I appreciate you.

Back to the hands.  I had missed my opportunity to capture Nanny’s hands.  I was certain I had waited too long and I was really beating myself up about it.  But, beating the odds once again, what ever caused the stroke cleared on its own and within a matter of hours, Nanny was nearly back to her old self.  My cousin, the RN, tells me  this type of event is called a “TIA” or a “mini-stroke” (it didn’t look very mini to ME, but she’s the expert).

This past Saturday, there was a gathering of family from all parts of the nation.  We all came together to visit and catch up with one another, and I knew this was the time.  I HAD to get the image of her hands.  With the help of my Mama and a couple of uncles, we got Nanny positioned and ready for her portraits.  First, I took the image above for posterity’s sake.  Then I got down to business with the shot I had envisioned for so long.

You see, when I was a child, I would spend weeks at the time with Nanny in the summer.  Every night before bed, she would put me in the floor with a puzzle or small toy, and she would sit on the couch with her hands folded and read her Bible.  It is one of my most vivid childhood memories.  This is how I remember her.  This is MY Nanny…

It is difficult to put into words the emotion that this image brings.  I sobbed while I did the editing.  For me it is very powerful.  It’s Nanny.  And I’m so thankful the good Lord didn’t take her before I got the chance to preserve the memory.

And she gave me the BEST silly faces ever!  Sorry, K…I told you this was going on the blog LOL!!!  (LOVE IT!!! )

But when we got down to business….. ahhhh, perfection.  Isn’t she stunning?!?

Thank you so much, B family!  I’ll be in touch soon!

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Your $150 session retainer includes a $100 print credit to be used toward any Kindle the Heart™ product – gift prints, gallery wrapped canvas, heirloom wall portraits, or our brand new…. wait, I can’t tell you yet but models will be the first to know!  This session retainer is $200 OFF our normal fee, so if you’ve ever wanted a session with Kindle the Heart™ but weren’t sure it would fit into your family’s budget — now is your chance!  We also have some special portrait collections for these mini sessions starting at only $150!

These sessions will be held on:  April 24, 25 and May 1, 2

The limited number of appointments will be scheduled on a first come first served basis.

I LOVE this image of this beautiful young lady.  As a matter a fact, I have something REALLY special planned for this one.  Stay tuned!!!

And this image draws me right in.  I just want to squeeze him he is so cute!!!

That’s all for now…

Very few professional photographers offer digital negatives for purchase, and those that do often require a minimum print purchase. We have been asked (and asked, and asked, and asked ) about the possibility of purchasing digital negatives, and after much consideration, we have decided that in the digital age it just makes sense to allow families to purchase their digital negatives. After all, I would not allow another photographer to photograph my family if they weren’t willing to give me the digital negatives! We work hard to produce images of heirloom quality and we WANT you to have your treasured image files so you can enjoy the work we have put into them. Owning a copy of the digital negatives gives you the security of knowing you have an archival copy of your images should anything happen to your portraits. It also allows you the freedom to share your images with your family and friends more affordably.  You can even view them on your screen saver or a digital frame!  Wall portraits purchased from the digital negatives in your package are available with deep discounts, allowing a generous number of custom art prints to be ordered.  And the very best thing about purchasing a digital collection?  You will receive a release that allows you to print your images anywhere you’d like up to 8×10 in size.

Digital negative collections start at $650.  Call for details!

Mama was chosen to represent the ABC Program in the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation’s breast cancer awareness month publication!  They will be using one of these photos of my mother.  What an honor for me, but ESPECIALLY for my Mama!

Christmas Sessions MUST be completed by November 1st and print orders must be in by November 15th to guarantee Christmas delivery.  I ::might:: get orders submitted after November 15th before Christmas, but I cannot guarantee it.

If you would like to give custom albums, jewelry, etc, orders must be placed by November 1st for Christmas delivery.

SESSION AVAILABILITY

I only have FIVE Saturday appointments left before the holiday cutoff!  There are a few more weekday appointments as well, but I’m sure these will fill up FAST!  Call soon to ensure your preferred date is available!

Meet Miss A.  

Remember her from my last post?  The truth is, I bribed her to cooperate for her family portraits by letting her shoot with my back-up camera at the end of the session.  She has some rockin’ angles on her parents and sister…

You can tell from the last one that she already knows about the rule of thirds.  Great shot miss A!!!  

This is the image that has me worried about my job security…

Miss A, you’ve got a very good eye for photography!  You did a GREAT job with these!!!

So mom, here’s your sneak peek!  I know you specifically requested this shot.  I don’t usually post my favorite image, but this time I’m breaking with tradition.  I love how this one turned out!  I hope you do too!

You’d never know there were dozens of bicyclists walking past the girls to go potty  They did an EXCELLENT job of keeping focused on the task at hand!

Of course when I put the girls next to each other, it was just about more than miss A could stand

(how could I resist posting that LOL!)

But, she survived, and just look what we’ve got to show for our efforts!

Thanks so much K.  I’ll be in touch!!!