When I first started my photography business, I obviously utilized (read: pestered) a lot of family and close friends. Honestly, I never thought I'd ever have anyone outside of that little realm that would want me to take their pics! But lucky me, I met two Army families who were one of the first (if not THE first) clients who had no idea who the heck I was.
I met Lesli and her 6 month old, Easton, at a playground. I normally am not so chatty to random people, but I was on the prowl for new moms to invite to MOPS (a mother of preschoolers group) AND she had a fantastic southern accent! I knew she was not from around here. We were fast friends and a client many times over. Many of you probably know her now from her Markers & Mud business! I've taken their family pics since Easton was 9 months old and since then, he's gotten a little brother, Grayson. The two of them call my boys -- "The Guys". Which totally cracks me up.
Lesli introduced me to Alyssa and Ben and their little Lilah. You've seen her many times too! I have taken Lilah's pics since she was 1 month old! The one below was taken 2 or 3 days before they left Michigan...
Both of them have encouraged me so much in my photography (partly because they hired some crazy girl with not much experience... and then continued to use me!) And also make me so thankful for servicemen and their families.
Both families were moved from my West Michigan area... one to Colorado and one to Germany. Both dads are in the Army. I am so jealous of the photographer that gets to take over my job.
(I'm not the greatest at sharing! LOL)
I haven't ever known someone close enough to "experience" the life of a serviceman (or woman). You never really think about everything these families have to go through, even when they aren't in the center of a middle east fight. These dads make me more confident in the people defending our country and keeping us safe. Seriously. They are so committed to their families. And the moms (lesli & alyssa)... well, I stand in amazement at your flexibility and support you give your spouses. You put many of us to shame. Love you all and God bless you and protect you (as well as continue to give you children who are traveling well!!!)
Thanks letting me be a part of your families for a few years!
NOW..... Make sure you thank any servicemen or women that you encounter or know personally... like, now. Yep. Do it. They deserve it.
if you are still reading this, you haven't thanked them yet. Go on. Hit facebook or the phone or a notecard. :-)
~Kelly
I met Lesli and her 6 month old, Easton, at a playground. I normally am not so chatty to random people, but I was on the prowl for new moms to invite to MOPS (a mother of preschoolers group) AND she had a fantastic southern accent! I knew she was not from around here. We were fast friends and a client many times over. Many of you probably know her now from her Markers & Mud business! I've taken their family pics since Easton was 9 months old and since then, he's gotten a little brother, Grayson. The two of them call my boys -- "The Guys". Which totally cracks me up.
Lesli introduced me to Alyssa and Ben and their little Lilah. You've seen her many times too! I have taken Lilah's pics since she was 1 month old! The one below was taken 2 or 3 days before they left Michigan...
Both of them have encouraged me so much in my photography (partly because they hired some crazy girl with not much experience... and then continued to use me!) And also make me so thankful for servicemen and their families.
Both families were moved from my West Michigan area... one to Colorado and one to Germany. Both dads are in the Army. I am so jealous of the photographer that gets to take over my job.
(I'm not the greatest at sharing! LOL)
I haven't ever known someone close enough to "experience" the life of a serviceman (or woman). You never really think about everything these families have to go through, even when they aren't in the center of a middle east fight. These dads make me more confident in the people defending our country and keeping us safe. Seriously. They are so committed to their families. And the moms (lesli & alyssa)... well, I stand in amazement at your flexibility and support you give your spouses. You put many of us to shame. Love you all and God bless you and protect you (as well as continue to give you children who are traveling well!!!)
Thanks letting me be a part of your families for a few years!
NOW..... Make sure you thank any servicemen or women that you encounter or know personally... like, now. Yep. Do it. They deserve it.
if you are still reading this, you haven't thanked them yet. Go on. Hit facebook or the phone or a notecard. :-)
~Kelly
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