So it's been a while since I have given away anything free so I feel it's time!! This is real simple..... I want to you to tell me about someone that has impacted your life and why!!!!  I will take stories until Wed Dec 9th! You can earn an etxra chance to win by attaching your favorite image..this can be funny, sentimental, a person, an object, you choose!!!  What will you win you say..how about a sweet little amazon $50 gift card!!!  You can get anything on Amazon people!!!!  So get on it..I want to hear about someone that has totally impacted your life!!! And if you want to increase your chance don't forget to attach your favorite picture....remember to reduce the size of these pictures before you send them!!!  Send all entries to lcphoto@suddenlink.net  
DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND A GOOD WAY TO GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU!!!!!!  I'm waiting!

UPDATE!!  One of my clients has been so generous to offer a $50 ChooseAneed gift card to the winner of the contest!!  This will allow you to help someone else in need..you will actually be able to choose what you would like to use your $50 to purchase for someone in Uganda.  To see more about their organization click here   I love it, it's all about giving!!!  

Nothing is more rewarding than to watch children grow and change from year to year!!!!  For the past few years the Dawson's have come to me for their pictures, so when Mary showed up this year with a cute lil belly I was ecstatic!!!  How cool that I get to hang out with them again but even cooler that I get to document such a sweet time in their life!!!  So after I got over the excitement of a new baby, we headed out to capture some new memories!  This is the first year that Evan really took to my picture taking scheme...maybe it was my overwhelming charm....more like my (fake) uncontrollable sneezing!!  Whatever it was that made him smile, smile was what he did... I was pretty proud of him!! Brian and Mary, you guys are the BEST!!  I'm excited about your new addition and the new adventure you will start this summer!! I hope every time you see these images, it will remind you of what a great time it was!!

But before I show the pictures, I have to do a little bragging on them!! I am all about giving back..whether it is big or small,  giving back changes lives!!  And changing lives is what Brian and Mary have done!!  To see more on this CLICK HERE!!!!

Now on to the pictures!!

You guys have seen Steph and Tony before, they have graced my blog on several occasions!!!  They chose me to be their wedding photographer a few years ago and within no time we formed a great friendship!!!

They usually send out Christmas cards and they needed some new family shots, so we headed out one wet, soggy morning to get it done!! Mud didn't stop them....wet butts didn't stop them...not even wet paws!!! We had fun laughing and feeding Oddie treats... you see as long as I had a treat Oddie was my friend!!  Here are a few of my favorites...

As a photographer when you meet with a client and you can tell they have complete trust in your skill, it is very humbling and refreshing!!  That was the immediate impression I had when I met with Mari and her mom!!  They had seen my work and were open to any ideas I had!  Matter of fact, they already had some engagement pictures done by a friend but when I explained my getting to know you sessions to them and why they are different and important to me to do, they were completely onboard!  So when deciding on where to do the session, I discovered Mari's dad was a farmer and Mitchell had even proposed to her at their farm......that's all I had to hear, I was all over it!!  Mari and Mitchell, I loved hanging out with you guys!! You are so laid back and comfortable with each other it made my job super easy!!! I know your wedding will be amazing..did I forget to say they are getting married at the BREATHTAKING Rose Hill Plantation in Nashville??  If you have never seen this property or if you are looking for a place to get married it is hands down SPECTACULAR!!! Here are my favorites from their day...

The year is coming to an end so we are having one more photographers meeting!! It is next Monday December 7th.  This is not at the usual location!!!!! If you are a photographer and you want info on how to get to our "Tacky Christmas Party" send a message to lcphoto@suddenlink.net and I will reply with al the fun info!!!