Last year, I had the pleasure of meeting & photographing one of the sweetest little girls.  I knew before our session that Miss L has some special physical needs, so that I could be prepared for the session.  She was born w/ Spina Bifida.  From the moment I opened the door to meet Miss L and her mommy, she absolutely stole my heart.  She is truly an incredible, sweet, silly, funny, and amazing child.  We quickly forgot about her physical limitations, and were full of laughter, jokes, & silliness during her portrait session.  I have been so honored to be a part of capturing Miss L, and meeting her family.

At this time, I would like to ask for your kind generosity.  There is a local Spina Bifida group in Bloomington, IL that Miss L’s family has been able to a part of.  The Spina Bifida Association of IL (SBAIL) has been a great network of support for their family throughout their journey.  In February they are hosting an annual fundraiser, Candle Light Bowl.  If you are a local business owner or someone who would like to donate to this great organization, visit here for more information.  All money raised stays within the state organization and helps provide services such as financial help for braces, therapy, seminars, social events, scholarships, and family outreach.  Please find in your hearts to help support children like Miss L.

This was one of my favorites from Miss L’s session:

Here are a couple of offers that are available for a limited time only, valid through 1/31/10.

*You may purchase a CD of images from your 2009 portrait session.  This offer is only available for clients that have already made a portrait purchase from their session.  Log into your proof gallery, and you will be able to add the CD to your shopping cart.  For clients wishing to purchase CD’s from multiple sessions, please contact me for a discounted rate.

*Receive 30% off any additional prints purchased from a 2009 portrait session.  This offer is only available for clients that have already made a portrait purchase from their session.  Use Coupon Code: 30%OFF

ALL 2009 portrait sessions have been re-hosted in the online proof galleries.  If you have forgotten your password, please e-mail me and I will provide it for you.

Please contact me for more details, or with any questions.

Thanks!

Alright men, this one’s for you!  It may seem like there’s still plenty of time to be thinking about what to get that special woman in your life for Valentine’s Day, but this year, you might just win the “my man is THE greatest award” for being ahead of the game, and I can help!  What if you surprised her w/ a gift that is thoughtful, special, as well as a lasting keepsake?

I can promise you 3 reasons why I can help you earn the greatest man award..

1.  Your wife/girlfriend will be so proud that you put such great thought into her gift!

2.  It could potentially save you when you’re in the “doghouse”.. All you have to say is, “Honey?  Remember those beautiful portraits of the kids I had done for you?”  Doghouse, no more!

3.  She’ll LOVE it!  (I definitely promise you this one)

So here’s how it works.  Simply contact me via e-mail/phone/facebook, and we will schedule your kids’ portrait session.  You then score bonus points up front, by telling her that you’re gonna let her have some “you time” and you’re taking the kids off her hands for a bit.  Then you swing by the portrait studio and we continue the process of making you the greatest man! Sound good?  Or if you would like to purchase a portrait session gift certificate, we can do that too!

And ladies, if your man needs a not so subtle hint, send him here to the blog for details!