holiday cards...DONE!

there is something about sending and receiving cards for the holidays. something about listening to holiday music while addressing them and adding personal notes inside. there is something about the feel of the paper, the look of your photo and your names on the cards--looking so official and festive. something about the wonder and joy you feel when you open your mailbox and see a personal, hand-written note with a picture of loved ones on it. i LOVE sending and receiving cards every year. i wish we did it more often.

so so many thanks to my dear friend sally for this amazing family photo she provided to us for our holiday card this year.

her work is THE BEST.
http://www.sallyclarkphotography.com/

i use shutterfly every year for our holiday cards--they are professional, affordable and just very cool. i highly recommend them!

whew--i feel such a relief having this done already! thanks sally. thanks shutterfly.





Holiday Berries Christmas 5x7 folded card

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DETAILS workshop: Mile High Photographers

...not many words needed for this one. ok well just a few. i'll start with how much fun i had and how wonderful it was to have these amazing models, flowers and tables set so beautifully for us. and finish with my deepest thanks to all of the instructors, volunteers and vendors for such a spectacular day of learning and hanging out.

(and for me--thanks tiff for taking such good care of the boys so that i could enjoy a day away! you are the best!)

here are some of my favorite images from the day.



































































Vendor List:

Vintage Farm Table:
Perfect Petal
Sapphire Celebrations
Event Rents
Chair Covers & Linens
Bella Bridesmaids


Rock and Roll Bride Table:
Swank Stems
Gabby with Save the Date Events
Event Rents
Chair Covers & Linens

Visions of Sugar Plums Table:
AKHaydon Designs (flowers)
Emily Lenich, Particulars
Chair Covers & Linens

Models:
Wilhelmina Denver

Wedding Dresses:
Priscilla of Boston

Tux's:
Al's Formal Wear

Cake:
Intricate Icings

Styling:
Worthwhile style, Tina Gill
Makeup: Makeup by Janine
Hair and Makeup Girls and Curls
Hair: Jewels Grey

i love you to the moon and back...

and she does.

pam that is--loves her kids to the moon and back.

especially makenzie.

pam does a much better job of sharing their story than i could. please take a moment to read about them and consider helping this family.

http://www.makenziesmiracle.org/2009/03/my-journey-to-healing.html

and after you see these images and witness THAT smile...you can see why.

i had so many smiles after photographing this family. they were fun. they were open. they were excited. and none of them ever complained about the heat or the sun or how long we were together. especially makenzie. she loved being out of her chair and in the arms of her family basking in the early morning sun in colorado.

and i can't get enough of pam's love for her family.

she inspires me.

thanks for trusting me to capture your precious family memories.

more importantly, thanks for loving life like you do and for choosing the positive life has to offer even when it's tough to see it.