Thank You

A big Thank You to all those who donated blankets, hats, gloves & coats during my Holiday sessions. These were taken down to the Cherry Street Mission & will be divided between the Mission, Wrap Up Toledo campaign & The Sparrow's Nest.

Your generosity is appreciated more than you can imagine.

Recent sessions

Usually a downtime after the holidays, I've had a few sessions in the past week. Leslie & Brad fit in their engagement photos out ot Side Cut & Matt had an indoor/outdoor senior session.

Holiday Baptism

I had the honor of capturing memories of Isabella's baptism. The ceremony was beautiful-back at St. Rose again. Isabella is unbelievably adorable-I've never seen such great hair on a baby!! Thanx to this family for making me feel so welcome in their home & letting my first experience with Indian food be so great!

Rachael & Brandon's Fun Shots

Some shots in downtown Perrysburg & Levi's Commons-oh yeah, Casa Barron's, too!!

Holiday Wedding

Rachael & Brandon had a beautiful holiday wedding the weekend after Christmas. St. Rose church was full of poinsettias & looking very festive. We had planned on some snowy pictures, but instead we had 60 degree weather-go figure!! Congratulations, Rachael & Brandon. Hope Jamaica was wonderful, too!

Christmas Highs & Lows

Christmas High--having all three of my girls here all night on Christmas Eve!! It was fun to wake in the morning with them all here again!!

Christmas Low--Not having my brother, Joe, and his family here for Christmas. We missed seeing Little A on her 1st Christmas.

Christmas High--The procession of the baby Jesus at the Holy Rosary Christmas Eve Mass. The sweet, little girl carrying the baby Jesus & presenting Him to the Bishop was so incredibly touching! Of course, I cried-who wouldn't?!

Christmas Low--The woman behind us at Mass reprimanding her daughter for applaudiing after the Mass & mocking the once a year attendees. Wow-shouldn't we appreciate the fact that we are all there celebrating?

Hope your Holidays were filled with many highs!!

Back to blogging!!

O.K., I'm sooo behind on blogging, so will try to catch up. Things may be out of order as I try to blog recent events, etc. But it's a new year & time to get back to business!!
And business it is--The weekend after Christmas, I had a wedding, Bridal Fair & Baptism to cover. I've had a few sessions & booked a few more weddings for 2009. I feel so fortunate for my dream of my company to take off like it is. I thank all my clients for being so loyal to me & for passing along my name to others. My website has certainly helped with building business, but the best advertising remains word of mouth. Thank you, Thank you!!!
Many of you know that I have been a Pediatric/Neonatal RN for the past 14 years. This past week, I made the transition to contingent status. This means that I am only obligated to 2 days per month at the hospital. I am so excited about this transition, since it will mean more time to spend at my business. I don't plan on giving up my RN license & I will miss the kids. Pediatric patients are so amazing & resilient--I have certainly learned some unforgettable lessons from my little patients over the years. Pediatric nursing really keeps you grounded & helps you remember EVERY day to appreciate what you have & never take your healthy family for granted!
I hope to merge my two careers a bit by starting a local branch of a charity organization that offers complimentary photography to families with critically ill children. I am currently a member of Now I Lay me Down to Sleep-a program that offers portraiture for parents experiencing infant death. These programs are near & dear to my heart & I think it would be a natural transition for me.
I will also have more time to attend seminars, learn more about the business side of business, and maybe have a little time for myself?!
Hope you all have some wonderful plans for the New Year~