Due to weather we had to reschedule this session a couple different times, but I have to say it was worth the wait. Although it was cold we had a great November afternoon for this session. This young man is creative, unique and looking forward to going to art school next year. We included some of his work in our session since it is such a large part of his life.
Until next time…
alison
Continuing with this week’s theme of being thankful and giving I thought I would share the story of a very special gift that I recently received. My dad and I have always shared a love for photography. Often our conversations will revolve around seeing great light, framing up a shot in our mind’s eye or what we have captured lately. So when dad called and told me he was bringing his camera out with him to visit it seemed natural. What I didn’t know was that he had planned to leave it with me. He said he knew I would enjoy it and that he was having so much fun with his little digital camera he wasn’t using it as much. I couldn’t believe it! I have used it before shooting b&w film and loved it. What a gift — I could hardly believe it was going to be mine!
This camera has a wonderful history. It is probably about as old as I am (you should see the manual illustrations—way 70s!) and has been present at many of the special events and vacations in my life. Just holding it in my hands I can feel my dad’s presence and the gifts he has given me, not just in photography, but in life as well. I cherish this camera and all that it has captured.
Two more gift certificates ($75 value) up for grabs today! Email me at alison@alisonbickel.com and I”ll let you know if you are one of the lucky 2!
Congratulations Amber and Katie! Your gift certificates are on their way!
Have a great Thursday!
alison
What a difference a week makes! Last week 70s this week we are pulling out the scarves, hats and mittens. The boys ran in from getting the mail last evening overjoyed to find a small amount of snow on top of the mailbox.
We have been talking alot about Thanksgiving around our house lately. It is my favorite holiday — no pressure, just good food, time with family and football on TV. Occassionally my birthday even falls on this great day, although that has nothing to do with it being my favorite holiday. :) It seems to me it is easily overlooked what with Christmas just around the corner. Even my boys have noticed the stores have jumped the gun and commented on the decorations saying “we haven’t even had Thanksgiving yet!”.
Inspired by my favorite blog I have decided to have a giveaway. In honor of November, feeling thankful, and in the spirit of giving I am going to give away some gift certificates. There are 2 up for grabs today (value $75). First 2 responders are the lucky ones. Use them for yourself or pass along the giving to someone else. Email me at alison@alisonbickel.com
Update — the two gift certificates are gone! Congratulations Kris and Andrea!
Stay tuned there will be another give away later this week! Til then stay warm!
I love seeing families year after year, watching their little ones grow. I photographed these brothers a year ago. The youngest was just turning one and barely walking, older brother was shy and not sure about me. What a difference a year makes! We had a beautiful, warm Saturday for our fun session at Memorial Park.
As always the fall colors at Memorial Park did not disappoint. The boys had some fun finding leaves, or “tree stars” as they called them.
He wasn’t shy this year!
This one with mom is one of my favorites, I love his smile.
Have a great Wednesday — enjoy the last of our beautiful fall weather!
