Child Cancer Fund - 2009 Premier Wine Extravaganza {Charity}

This was a hot charity event...I mean, really hot, like in the 90's and in October!! So it made it even more amazing to see all the people that turned out for the First Coast Premier Wine Extravaganza benefiting the Child Cancer Fund. For a mere $50, each participant received a wine glass and gained access to hundreds of different wines. Premier Wines of Jax graciously donated all the wine for the evening.

Turtle Trails 2009 {Charity}

This was a really cool charity event to shoot for...it was held at the Jacksonville fairgrounds on Oct 3rd. You might have seen these painted turtles around town...each had it's own theme and artist and every single one of them was a true work of art. They were then auctioned off with the monies benefiting The Child Guidence Center.

in my own way: Remembering Somer

This last week has been a very sad one for my community. Last Monday we all watched and waited for the good word that 7-yr old Somer would be found after having not returned home from school. Sadly, we learned that her little body had been found on Wednesday. I watched as her momma's world was shattered into pieces, not being able to fathom an ounce of what she was feeling. I've watched my small community where I've lived for the past 30 yrs, come together in a way I have never seen. People coming out to help a stranger, doing whatever they can in any small way. They just want to help carry this burden of this mom and let her know that she's not alone.

I created this necklace and tile for Diena, Somer's mom. "You are my sunshine" has been reported as one of Somer's favorite songs and how appropriate to have it with her shining face to remember her by.

I'll be dropping this off later tonight along with a note written on the back of the tile. I want Somer's mom to know she's been on my heart all week and that I admire her strength and I am so terribly sorry...

For those of you not in our area, you can follow Somer's story here: http://www.news4jax.com/news/21411401/detail.html

Sweet Baby Jack...

I've known Emilie and Eric...for, I don't know, like forever? I was so excited when they contacted me to do their family photos. Sweet baby Jack didn't so much as whimper the entire shoot, even after I moved him a bazillion times trying to get his sweet face in a shot. He worked his little tongue like mad...and grinned up a storm when his daddy made silly noises (so did those around us in the park...). I enjoyed working with you guys! Enjoy...

Will work for gummy worms...

Who knew that good help could be obtained by a bag of gummy worms? That's what it took to keep Aidan performing long enough to get some shots. I love that Tricia and Alex wanted to use Alex's new car in their shots - he's worked so hard for this reward and cars happen to be a mutal hobby of theirs. I love when clients bring their own props :) Enjoy!!













(My favorite)

I know...

...I shouldn't have favorites...but this family secretly is one of mine. They are some of the coolest, most funnest people I've ever had the honor of meeting. I keep up with them on Facebook and am always excited to see where their next adventure is (like Disney for mom's bday where she wore a gown, a tiarra and a sash and her dudes dressed up like Pirates. I mean, how cool is that?). Ellen - thanks for always having a word to make me laugh right when I need it! Enjoy... Oh, p.s. Their family is all out in Minnesota, so we thought they'd love these warm Florida pics for the holidays!

Cutest Family on the Block...

I love meeting new families that were referred by another client. This has really pushed me to create an awesome new referral program for the new year! Their little girls were the cutest ever, and the older of the two, kept me cracking up the entire time. Remember her little face, you'll probably be seeing her on "So you think you can dance" at some point!

It was awesome meeting you guys - Enjoy!