Shutters' Holiday Photo Giveaway

As many of you know, Shutters joined with Giving Is Awesome this past Holiday Season to bring some Holiday surprises to deserving families in our community. Along with 544 other photographers across the nation, and world, Shutters helped 'GIS' in gifting over $573,417 worth of photography services. Originally, I had set out to donate one Giveaway Session. However, after hearing so many moving stories of great families in our area, I could not just decide on one winner. Soooooooo.... I decided Shutters was going to give away not just one.... not just two.... by THREE recipients. Over the last few weeks and in between other shoots, I have shot and edited two of these sessions and wanted to share with you some of the beautiful stories behind them and the fun images we captured.

First up was Carol Brewer, nominated by her daughter-in-law, Patricia. Carol is a loving and doting grandma, who has been struck with some unfortunate medical situations and several personal losses in the last years. Realizing her 5 grandchildren are fast growing up (and moving on to their own activities), her family wanted Carol to have family photos to have and appreciate.

Second was the Bazley family, nominated by long time friend, Cythia Livingston. Melissa and Raymond have a gorgeous and loving family, that almost lost them last year when a drunk driver hit their motorcycle while traveling home one night. Angels were obviously watching over them that night on the highway, but it's their own four angels - Devin, Kuri, Mallory and Seth - that are bringing them through the ending stages of their recovery.

It was a pleasure meeting and spending time with both families. I look forward to my third session, soon to be set!