I have been following this little girl’s story for awhile now. She is a 2 year old from Cypress, TX with neuroblastoma. Sadly, she is in her final days. I read her mom’s blog and twitter updates throughout the day, amazed by Layla’s strength, the magnitude of love from her family, and the amazing prayers and support little Layla has gotten from all over the world. I don’t know Layla’s family personally, but my heart is heavy with saddness as if she is one of my own. My friend and fellow photographer, Christie Lacy, opened her heart and photographed Layla and her family. Christie is also offering “Parties for Layla”, with proceeds to go to Layla’s family. If any of my clients in the Houston area have friends in the Cypress area, please share with them this opportunity to help this amazing family and to work with a great photographer. Please see this link for more details. Parties for Layla.

You can read more about little miss Layla Grace in her blog.  Or you can follow her on Twitter.

Sunday is the 2nd Annual Whoop It Up! Fundraiser at Whiskey River. Today is the last day to get tickets for just $25. They will be available at the door for $35. Come on out on Sunday and help support the Island Foundation schools. There will be dinner (a yummy cajun boil!), dancing, casino games, live auction, silent auction (come bid on a fabulous package from Reminisce Studios!), and lots of other fun prizes!

Get ready to kick up your heels and have some fun!

I was talking with a photographer friend of mine about some of my packaging of products and I took a picture of these bags before they headed out the door in case my other photogs friends out there would like to see  These are for the clients of Gentle Beginnings, located in Corpus Christi.  Inside are a set of custom printed “Thank You” cards that all new moms need, as well as a postcard with their exclusive offer with Reminisce Studios.  I was fortunate to have 2 amazing birth experiences with Beth at Gentle Beginnings, that it only seemed fitting to forge a special business relationship with her and provide exceptional portraiture to her clients. 

Thank you to those of you who have taken advantage of this incredible sale.  If you haven’t, it’s not too late! If you had a session with me prior to August 2009, you are eligible to purchase all the full resolution images from your session(s) with reproduction rights for just $250!  This is your last chance as the sale ends January 31, 2010.  Any unordered images from your session(s) will then be permanently removed from our system.  Call me at 361-876-7837 to place your order.  Hurry!

This is what the sky looked like driving home from a session last night.  Incredible hues of yellowand orange.  This image is straight out of the camera except for cropping. 

Another family I love.  I have had the great honor of photographing several magical moments in their lives.  They even got all the cousins together for a group picture! Thank you Ed, Lisa, Laney, and Lucy.  Enjoy your sneak peek!

I was delighted to photograph this family again.  Despite the mosquitos, we had a great weather day and a fun session.  Thanks Jeff, Lindsay, and Jackson!

The holidays are upon us.  It is the time of year where we gather with our loved ones and reflect on the memories made and treasured troughout the year. 

As a photographer, I have the great honor of capturing some of these moments for my clients…births, weddings and many other magical moments.  I know why I do what I do.  I love to witness each unique moment in time.  But I want to know what photos mean to You.  Why do you choose to have your family portraits taken?  What is your desired legacy? We would love to hear your story.  Whether you are a client of ours, or have never been to our studio, we want to hear from you. Please email your stories to susan@reminiscestudios.com    As a thank you for sharing your story and reminding all of us of the true spirit of the season, you will receive a complimentary session from Reminisce Studios, redeemable in 2010.

(sessions limited to the Houston and Corpus Christi, TX areas only)

I had the pleasure of photographing this little guy the other day.  He has the most beautiful eyes, deep with *gorgeous* eyelashes.  He’s a heartbreaker already at just 8 months old!  Thank you Dante and Sandra for allowing me to capture your family!

I am passing along a call for donations to the Women’s Shelter of South Texas.   They were chosen as one of the foundations to receive a 100% match on all donations received today.   Your donation goes directly to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault so they can receive free services to improve their life and the lives of their families. Be an active part in the movement to end the epidemic of domestic and sexual violence, give adult and child victims the hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Here are how donations at various giving levels benefit the Women’s Shelter of South Texas:
 
·         $5 provides a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner for a mother and her three children staying in our shelter for one day.
 
·         $25 educates 44 youth about the dangers of dating and sexual violence in our community through our primary prevention programming.
 
·         $100 allows a child or adult domestic violence or sexual assault victim to receive 4 ½  sessions of one on one counseling with a licensed counselor on our staff.

To get involved and donate, simply go to www.coastalbenddayofgiving.org.   Look for the “Donate Now” button and select the Women’s Shelter of South Texas as the agency you would like to support.