A Gift | Northern Virginia Photographer

My gift! My last blog post I talked about Giving is Awesome and asked you to write in and nominate a family you felt deserved a year round reminder of their family's spirit, love and beauty. Well I am happy to announce that I have selected a WINNER for my Giving is Awesome Giveaway!

The family nominated are sisters, they loss their mom due to complications from asthma. "M" the oldest sister quickly stepped in to-be "mom" to her younger sister "J" who is now a single mom of a 2 year old. They are taking it one day at a time and keeping in mind that family is what is most important to them. This story touches my heart for many reasons. Those that know me personally know that my son has asthma and I understand completely how scary that illness is. The economy hasn't been kind to a lot of people. They have overcome an unimaginable loss. Here are some of the closing words used in this family nomination letter.

"They have had an incredibly challenging year and "J" has managed to stay positive and persevere. I think she needs to feel like she's worth it. I don't know if she owns her own camera but I'm sure she has never had the opportunity have professional pictures done and she may never have that opportunity. Kids are only young once and at a time in her life when she barely has a possession to her name, it would be nice to have something that would last a lifetime to remember these young years by."

I can't wait to meet this wonderful family!

As the year comes to an end I would like to take this time to thank all my clients, friends and family. Thank you for your support and for making my first official year in business a rewarding one. I am so blessed to have you all in my life. It brings me great joy to be able to provide you with lifetime memories through my photography. I look forward to 2009 and making new friends!

I can't go without sharing a couple of pictures... Over the holiday's I got to spend sometime with my niece she is just about 4 months old and has the most gorgeous lips ever! What out Angelina!



Happy New Year everyone! Please be safe and I'll see you in 2009!
~Stacy