Lots to Do!

It has been way too long since I have posted (sorry). In my attempt at getting organized, I have started on my list of "things to accomplish". This week, at the top of the list is to update and work on my blog (both the design and the content). So by next week I should have a new look and more scheduled updates. My goal is to update my blog 3 times a week, with both "sneek peeks" from that weeks sessions and helpful info, insights, or funny stories that relate to photogray or my attempt to balance both running my own business from home and being a mom of two very active boys.... (should be fun). Please feel free to comment, share, and suggest. So- Until next week :)
(didn't want to post without at least a few of my recent favs!!!)

Madison's Wish 2nd Annual Charilty Golf Tournament

I am reaching out to invite you to the 2nd Annual Madison’s Wish Charity Golf Tournament.
Thank you so much for the support of last year’s golf tournament. We look forward to another outstanding event this year.
The new tournament location is Jacaranda Golf Club in Plantation, FL.

This tournament has had great community response so far. We are receiving more and more golfers daily (Keep them coming).

All players must be pre-registered (by May 8th) in order to get accurate counts for food and golf spots.
For those of you that want to register as BANQUET ONLY the deadline is May 8th as well and it begins at approximately 6:30pm.

For more information visit Masison's Website:
http://www.MadisonsWish.com


Madison's Story
Madison was diagnosed with a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) on October 2, 2007, two days shy of her first birthday. Since then Madison has lost most of her strength in her entire body. She cannot bear any weight on her legs, cannot lift her head when laying down, cannot cough on her own and cannot take deep breaths while sleeping. She is very bright, social and happy little girl.
There are ways to improve and even extend Madison’s quality of life. To do this Madison uses a Cough Assist, the Vest, Nebulizer, BiPap, Suction and Pulse Oximeter daily and more when she gets sick.
She needs Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy five times a week. She requires special orthodic bracing called AFO’s that she must wear all day long every day, knee stablizers and a hand splint as tolerated. She must use her standing frame daily to help with circulation, stretching her limbs, bone growth, and constipation. She is on a special Amino Acid Medical food formula for easier digestion and to support her intestinal tract, in addition to a strict vegan diet.
She must have Vitamins, Glutamine, ProBiotics, cornstarch and Miralax daily as well as Carnitine, Oral Albuteral medication and Synergist shot monthly. We have more hope now knowing we have a good aggressive plan for care. Lots of work, but she is worth every minute. We truly believe in will power and taking aggressive steps for the health of your children. We will do everything in our power to keep Madison well and to one day win this battle against SMA.

Sneak Peeks

Here is a Peek from my sessions yesterday :0)

New Videos

I know it has been a while since I have posted- Still catching up from being out of town 2 weeks ago :0)
Here are two new videos-

National Charity Model Search... 6 days left to vote!!!

Dear friends,
Thank you for your support of my participation in the National Charity Model Search. I've enjoyed submitting many wonderful portraits of our community's beautiful children to the contest, and I'm proud that by working together we've raised over $94,000 for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. The date to enter portrait submissions has passed, but there's still time to rally the final vote and raise more money for charity, as well as voting to keep your model in the standings. If you've been putting off placing your vote, please do so now.
Also, please urge your family and friends to vote. The contest selects America's Cutest Kid, and the winning child receives great prizes, including a $5,000 US Savings Bond and a Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera. Remember, each dollar generated by votes goes toward providing infant bereavement photography to parents who have lost a child. Interested in casting your vote? Click here.If you didn't participate in this year's contest, I hope you'll join in the fun next year. I'll leave you with some of the beautiful images from this year's contestants

Catching Up :0)

SO.... Do we ever really "catch up" or does the list just keep getting longer? lol I wanted to share a few of the recent images I took with some of the new props that I have. The baby "pod" (first image) LOVE IT!!! this baby was just about 2 weeks old & just fit!! She loved it in it to- very cozy! She also really liked my newest cocoon (the babies LOVE the cocoons; This one is pastel color- perfect for little girls :0). I also finally got the tire swing done (Thanks Stephen!!) (pictures at bottom)

Such a GORGEOUS Family!!!

What a happy baby!!!

The tire swing :)

"Sneak Peak"

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful "mom-to-be" last week. Here are a few "teasers" from her session. Both she & dad were so fun and easy to work with- THANKS!!

How cute is my nephew?!?!

So I got to babysit my nephew last week & I took advantage of that by shooting his 18 month portraits. Now, he is SO not a "morning kid" and these were shot in the AM, so you can see in some that he was not such a happy camper- lol.
But, still SO CUTE!!

Tiffany & Jonathan's Engagement Session

Wow! What a fun couple! I wanted to give them a sneak peek at a few of their images, so I made this short video.
Enjoy!!

Promotional Video

So, I have been having fun with these new videos... Here is one with samples of Newborns, Kids, Families, couples and weddings... Enjoy!