A Journey Through the Times | ShowIt + Sites | A Fun n Fabulous to gift to my Engaged Couples

ShowIt is a fabulous website developing site that allows you to completely customize and create your own website.  I have been doting over it for the last 6 months.  I love what I was able to create to make my own website represent me, my style and be completely MY OWN.  Not only was or am I able to create my own website I am able to create customized website for all my couples!  It's not one of those cheesy free websites you fill in the info and get a few backgrounds or colors to choose from; these site are beyond professional and really showcase you photos and your wedding information.  I think I've created about 14 now and each time I love that I am able to give this to my couples....

(and so are they!)

I'll be showcasing a few of my favorite photos from this eSession and the story of our journey back in time on the road to Vegas with Denise and Larry!  Seriously an amazing, crazy, adventure shooting 3 eSession with them back to back on our way to Vegas!

You can click on the music in the site to turn it on; it's completely interactive even in my BLOG!

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Happy Birthday Sis | PASS Gallery | Lifestyle Photography in Southern California

My youngest Sister whom turns 30 tomorrow, just had her 2nd baby {Baby Liam}; he is so adorable!  I just met him 3 days after he was born and I really need to make time to go seem him again.  I'm sure that even though it only been a week since I saw him,  he has changed quite a bit!

Time seems to escape me no matter how hard I try to keep up and grab ahold of it but there is always so much to be done and never enough time to get to it!   Hence why I am only now posting this gallery from my sister's baby shower back in late June!  So Kendee I love you and I hope you have a fabulous birthday... I'm sure you will; what an amazing gift {Liam}!!!!

Below is your shower  PASS gallery (click on the large images to advance in a row) and as well here is a link to all of your galleries for 2011!

http://gardnerboys.krashingmotions.info/

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A Photographer Wish to Love | Heartfelt Story from another Photographer {Casey Chappell}

I came across another photographer's blog today, Casey Chappell from a post on facebook.  I always luv reading other photographer's post, viewing their work, and look for inspiration.   For the first time EVER, my heart was touched like I have never felt from a post!  My eyes filled with tears of sorrow, joy, and hope for this family!

Casey had a baby and shortly after I think a mere 4 months he passed.  I can only imagine the pain they endured from such a loss.  

I donate my service to a foundation called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. It gives parents whom have a child who has passed (or will) these few moments of the family captured by a professional photographer.  While I know the service itself is a true gift to these parents, I have been struggling lately if I want to remain apart of it because I become depressed after shooting a baby whom has or will pass.  After reading this story though it makes me reconsider.  

These parents actually had a huge loss and shortly after they were able to open up their hearts and their home to 2 new babies!  And now they want to have more love and more laughter in their home by adopting 2 more children from the Congo.

Adopting is costly and I can only imagine the struggle they have to raising these funds for love.  

If you check out her blog, you will see she has created hopefully a solution to raise enough money... but only if you head to her blog.  So go check it out!  I did and I donated to help and who knows you may get something for your kindness...

a heart warming story for everyone to read.

Pay it Forward today!

http://www.caseychappell.com/

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Your Wedding Planner | Wedding Advice | { Wedding Photographer}

I was perusing some blogs this morning for inspiration, as I usually do.  I came across "Cocktails Details".  First I LOVE the company name- anything with cocktails rocks!  Next the design is fresh & clean; it makes me feel like I just blew in from an open airy window into a cloud of "AWE"!
The site itself is a fabulous spot for engaged couples to find resources and advice.  As I read through the posts, I found one that I had to share about choosing the right photographer.
"Why I Love Your Wedding Photographer"
The posts was fabulous and great advice for engaged couples; it's what I try to express to couples I meet as well.
"They will capture. They will connect.  They will captivate.  They will evoke emotion within seconds.  This is why it is so very important that you pick the right photographer for your wedding." ~Terrica
Terrica~ I luv your site and your advice... engaged couple go check out her site; you just might find the advice you were looking for.

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