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{Love} | Northwest Indiana Child and Family Photographer

sammyv22 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:27:31 +0000

Yesterday was one of *those* days. One of those icky days where everything seems to go wrong and everything tests your patience. I don’t speak too much about my personal life here on the blog, but yesterday was stinky. I was actually headed to this session in tears after the last straw broke right before I had to leave, and it sent me over the edge. I was trying so hard to get it together, knowing I had a very important session in front of me. And, the moment I laid eyes upon Mom and Dad’s smile from their car window, my bad day got better. Then – I walked up to their car and was greeted with squeals, and hugs, and pictures drawn for me by 3 of their 4 girls. And THEN – THEN!!! – I was able to meet and hold and love on the newest member of this family – Clayton.

There is no way I can do this adoption story justice, so please go read Mom’s blog. She is such an amazing woman. I have followed this adoption story since the beginning, cheering on this family in all of the hurdles they overcame, praying for them every step of the way, and shedding tears of joy when I finally heard the news that they were bringing this sweet boy home.

Yesterday I was blessed to be reminded of how lucky I am to capture these moments. Yesterday I was blessed by the experience of documenting this wonderful family. Yesterday I was blessed. Thank you for erasing my bad day and making it one that I will remember fondly for a very, very long time. I simply adore you all and am beyond elated when I look at these images and was beyond elated to capture them!! So much {love} to you all.

Please also don’t forget to submit your entries to Giving Is Awesome!!

For Papaw

sammyv22 — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:45:26 +0000

If you are due in 2008 or the beginning of 2009 and are interested in a newborn session (remember – 10 days or under is IDEAL for newborn sessions. I come to you!!!) CONTACT ME NOW!!! I will always leave room to schedule newborns into my calandar, but I need to get you on the books ASAP. Fall is quickly booking up. Christmas (yikes, I know!) deadline is Nov. 10th for orders to be placed in order to guarantee holiday delivery! If you are interested in anything related to family fall photos, senior photos, a session for Christmas/Holiday gifts, maternity or newborn for 08, please call now. Book soon to guarantee your spot. My calendar is filing up at an alarming rate!

The perfect shot for Proud Papaw. Right in front of his corral…his new little grandbaby chillaxin’ on a saddle. I’m not sure I’ve ever photographed something so precious!

May Contest Entries!!!

sammyv22 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:56:58 +0000

**Edited to Add** I LOVE getting comments, but I just want to make sure everyone who is leaving comments realizes that those aren’t votes that count. Make sure if you’d like to vote in the contest, you select the number of your favorite contestant in the pink box, and then click on the vote button! After that, comment away!! :)

The first round of the 2009 Cover Child Contest has ended! There are still two rounds left, so book your session today, while there are still a few spots in June and July open!! If you are wondering what the Cover Child Contest is read on….

Contestant(s) #1

Contestant #2

Voting Will Close on June 10th, 2008 at 10:00. You may only vote once. The winner will be entered into the final contest in August!!