Happy Christmas!

Although I am so ridiculously behind in blogging, I had to share this awesome email from one of my clients. I photographed Abby & Cody's wedding two years ago. They recently brought their beautiful baby girl, Kody Ann, in for a session. Abby called me about a month after that session to see if I could squeeze her in for a Christmas surprise session. Cody (Dad) has been nominated for the Clay High School athletic Hall of Fame (hope that's the right title - I am not a sports person...). Abby really was hoping to get some images of baby Kody with Dad's jersey that the school gave to them. Cody was unaware of the session or the nomination. Of course I made time to do this. I LOVE taking part in happy surprises!
This email from Abby means the world to me. I was thrilled to learn last week that I was selected as "The Knot Best of" for 2011 for photography, but letters like this are even more of a reward for what I do...

"Gerri,

I had to email you to tell you how thankful I am for all that you did for Cody's Christmas present. I wish you could have been there. It was priceless. When he opened it up, the tears wouldn't stop. He actually had to leave the room. He has thanked me over a MILLION times, and has not stopped smiling. I know that its just a picture that you take, but its more than that to us. Its capturing our daughter so beautifully in a way that we will never forget. You are truly amazing, and so generous. Thank you so much. I look forward to having you watch baby Kody grow up over the years :)

A very thankful mama!

Abby"
Thank You, Abby, for allowing me to capture these special times in your lives.
Hoping you all had a wonderful Holiday & that all your photographic surprises were well loved!