Giving back, Paying it Forward- New Contest. :)

I am very excited about this one! This is a new and very different kind of contest. I read about this on another blog and thought it was a fantastic idea and couldn't come at a better time of year!

This is a chance for YOU to help ME "Pay it forward" and also get something back in return!

Here are the details: Do you know a family that would love and appreciate custom photography, but it just cannot be a financial priority at this time? Is there someone you know that is in need of a little "pick me up?" The Holiday season is FAST approaching and this is your chance to help spread a little joy and cheer!

If you know a family in need and would like to nominate them to for a very special "Spread the Joy" session, just send me an email at sunshine @ abeautifullight.com and tell me why you think your nominee should be chosen.

*Everyone that submits a nomimee will receive a free session and a free 5x7 portrait! Just for helping to spread the joy! How's that for some Holiday cheer?!*

The family that I choose as the "winner" will receive a fabulous gift of a FREE session and a FREE session album! This is over a $500 value!!

This contest will run through October 15, 2007, so get your entries in before then.

I am so excited about doing this, so spread the word and help spread the joy!

A personal post- My father's birthday

Well, I had my well thought out, lengthy post typed out and lost it. Grr!

I have to get the kids in bed though, so this is going to be the short version. I will come back and revise it later.

Today would have been my father's 57th birthday. He died on August 1st of last year. He was way too young, but even if he had been 100, it would still have been too soon.

This song reminds me of him. Every time I hear it, I cry. He was in a coma for days before he died and I wanted so much for him to open his eyes, and walk out of that hospital. God had other plans.

I love you, Dad.

More Holiday Card samples!

We have so many different styles of Holiday and Christmas cards to offer for "Holiday in the Park." Here are some of the other styles and some of Kellie's work. Thank you Kellie for letting me post them!

We still have both morning and afternoon appointments available, so call or email ASAP to reserve your time slot!

Look at these gorgeous little ones! Sneak Peek!

I had so much fun photographing these beautiful kids. When I arrived at their home, I could hear the oldest saying "It's Miss Sunshine! It's Miss Sunshine!" I instantly knew it was going to be a great time!

They all had the most amazing eyes!

Look at this perfect little angel. She was so so precious.



This handsome little man is also a FRESH FACES winner! Congrats Mr F.



And Mr. C. He looked SO handsome in this hat. He was so sweet.



Thanks for letting me come hang out with you guys! And thanks, Mr. F for helping me carry my things to the car! :)

Sneak Peek! Fresh Faces winners. :)

Oh. My. Goodness.

These 2 could not have been any cuter! I had a GREAT time photographing them. Mr. N is 3.5 and Miss M is 5. They were perfectly adorable! Those eyes! That skin! Those curls! I could go on and on. :)

Just for Kenneth. :) Tagged again.

Ha! Well, another talented photographer Kenneth Deboe has tagged me! Kenneth is such a great guy that he deserves his own post, so even though I have posted my 8 things, I am posting 8 more. Just cuz!

1. I get sea sick and car sick (if I am not driving).
2. I love David Lynch and love *almost* everything he has ever done. I had a chance to see him and a do a Q&A in Dallas on his new movie Inland Empire and missed it! I was devastated (not really, but close!).
3. I do not eat beef, pork or chicken.
4. We have a beta fish named Eddeddekka. Yes, you read that right. My daughter named "her."
5. I am left-handed, which is supposed to mean I am creative or something. :)
6. I am part of a "trio" of high-school best friends. One of them was murdered when she was only 20. The other is still my dearest friend and I love her and feel she is beyond "best friend" status and is now just "family." Love you Jen!
7. My favorite lenses to shoot with are primes. The 85mm is workhorse lens.
8. My childhood dream was to be a ballerina and to eventually teach and run my own studio.

I am tagging (I will try to add more later).
Susan Robichaud
Gen Lamky

Holiday Portraits in the Park!

I am so excited! My friend and fellow photographer Kellie Friedman will be joining me to offer a limited number of Holiday Portrait sessions this year.

We have created specially priced packages with beautiful, custom designed Christmas and Holiday cards. Need a gift idea for grandparents? We are also offering slideshows, albums and more!

The cards we are offering this year are absolutely beautiful. We have several designs to choose from. I am sure you will find one you love!

The sessions will be quick and painless, approx. 20 minutes each, and will take place at beautiful Lakeside Park on October 6th.

If you would like more information, or would like to schedule a session, please email me a sunshine@abeautifullight.com.

Here is just a small sample of the cards available. Aren't they fantastic!?