Giving Back in 2009

I've been giving lots of thought recently to ways to use my photography in a more meaningful way. I've always said everyone deserves to have custom portraits of their children, not just those who can well afford it. It's one of the reasons I keep my prices low and offer discounts. Well, I've decided that in 2009 I'm going to put my words into action. I've done a lot of research on some charitable photography organizations out there and have joined a couple. I am excited about those, however, I've also decided I don't need to be part of an organization to start 'paying it forward'. So in 2009 I will be begin donating session to the people you choose! How fun is that?! I need your help though. I need you to spread the word and send me your nominations of who you feel would benefit from a portrait session. It could be a family struggling economically, or it could be a family with a special needs child that doesn't do well in typical studio settings. Or it could be a completely different scenario. I don't care. I just feel a strong need to do a little good, however small it may be. You can also nominate your own child. Simply send me your name, the name of your nominee and a brief description of why you are nominating them along with a snapshot of the nominee. (A snapshot is not required but hey I love pictures what can I say?)
The first recipient will be chosen on January 1, 2009 so hurry and get your nominations in to me soon! Send them to Photographybytrula@gmail.com no later than midnight December 31, 2008.

Guess What?!

I'm caught up! Well mostly, there are a few stray orders and things waiting but I can finally sit back and relax. It's a wonderful feeling! Thank you so much to everyone who made 2008 a wonderful busy year! I hope you all had a terrific Christmas full of blessings and memories!

Check back very soon for an exciting announcement!

Because I can't post without a photo, here's the front or our card this year. The plan was to post it sooner of course. And the back too because I thought it was a fun one this year!

Playing Catch Up

I'm slowly digging out of the fall rush here. In an effort to save a little time here's a great big multiple sneak peek post. Including a very patient high school senior! Just look at all these beautiful faces I've been blessed to have in front of my camera!
Thank you all for your patience. I promise galleries are coming soon to an email near you. Don't forget to click the images below for a bigger view!

When the Wind Blows...

Of course my long awaited session with my favorite girls was on the windiest day of the year! The girls were great and so cooperative, so of course something else must step up and make things difficult. Thank you Mr. Wind. We had fun anyway and still managed to get some great shots.

Sneak Peek Senior Session

I got to meet up with this adorable senior girl this weekend. She managed to stay beautiful through the bugs and the humidity. She was just the perfect model! These are just a few of my favorites. It was so hard to narrow them down to these!

Where did summer go?

Most of my summer sessions went right to proof gallery and never made it to the blog. And now here it is, that time of year again. The time when things start to get crazy busy for me. Fall sessions are limited this year and are already beginning to fill up. If you are planning fall portraits, especially family portraits, please remember to call or email me as soon as possible. I will be scheduling family portrait sessions only through the first weekend in November this year. I'm working on plans for a fall mini session event. A mini session is for 1-2 children per time slot at a reduced session fee. Watch for more details coming soon!

We Meet Again, Finally!

Way too much time has passed since I was able to meet with this wonderful family. Our schedules finally allowed us to get together in a sweet little old fashioned town last week. I simply adore these two beautiful girls. Each time we're together I am again stuck by their sweet beauty. I still can't get Miss P to sit for more then 30 seconds but that's progress! Everyone in this town was wonderful and welcoming. One of the antique store shop keepers even invited us in to take some shots on her beautiful antique blue velvet sofa. She was so welcoming (and brave!) to let us in too. She even called and got the old hotel across the street open for us too, where we found another gorgeous velvet sofa. The hospitality of this town amazed me. I could post a 100 pics to share here but I've limited it to these few. I am so blessed to watch these two grow!