Fridays...

Fridays can be a little crazy at my house...who am I kidding, Friday's are very crazy. I take care of my sisters 3 kids + my 2 boys + a very hyper puppy. Most days I am just glad to survive, even if my house never does. But there is a highlight to my Friday's and his name is Jax. How can he not bring a smile to my face?

P.S. A reminder to nominate someone for the giveaway! I need a few more entries so I've decided to extend everything for one week. Which means you have until Feb. 21st to submit an entry. Come on people!

Session Giveaway!

Ever since my mom passed it has opened my eyes to a whole world of people hurting all around me. I do not know if I was just completely selfish and ignorant about others suffering before but I am definitely much more aware and sensitive to it now. I can not believe some of the things that you and those you love are having to go through. It inspires me not to feel sorry for myself but instead be grateful for all that I do have.

Since this is the month of LOVE I decided that it would be appropriate to ask you to nominate someone who you feel is going through a difficult time in their life. Whether it be loss of a loved one, financial trouble, health, or maybe someone with just way too much on their plate. Send me an email to me shannongarber@gmail.com and tell me their story and why you think they deserve to win. Feel free to nominate as many people as you want.

I will pick my top 5 nominations (which will be the stories that although make my heart ache, also inspire me) and post them up on my blog and then turn over the voting to all of you. The person with the most votes will win a session and a 16x20 mounted pictures plus 50% off of all other prints.

I really hope this will be a success so I can make this an annual giveaway in my mom's honor. She was the most loving and selfless person I knew. Please don't hesitate to nominate someone. This could be a great way for you to show someone you care and are aware of their trials.

All nominations must be in by Valentines Day, Sunday Feb. 14th. The top 5 will be posted on my blog on Tuesday Feb 16th and voting will be open for 1 week. Winners will be announced on February 24th.
*Please make sure the person you are nominating is aware and OK with their nomination.
*The session must take place by April 2010.

Finally!

My Website is finished! Check it out at http://www.shannongarberphotography.com/ . And stay tuned because tomorrow I will be posting an exciting new giveaway.

Wow, who knew a website would be so time consuming. Thanks for being patient!

Newest member of my family...

She arrived a little earlier than we expected (about 5 years earlier). But we love her still the same. Check out the story here.




P.S. My website is almost done I promise! I can't wait!

My 2 boys...soon to be 3 :)

I love these boys more than anything. I'm so blessed to have them in my life. They drive me crazy most days and then Max leans over grabs my face and says "Mom, I love you" or Brigham notices that I've put eyeshadow and tells me I look cute. It makes it all worth it.

Merry Christmas!

I love boys and I am very very excited to be adding another one to our little family in June but I must say that if I wasn't able to photograph the cutest girls ever it would make me a little sad....

P.S. My family and I would have never made it through these last few months without these 2 little girls Grandparents. They have been the best to us and so I hope they especially love these!

Wow can you say MIA....

I know, I know, it's been FOREVER since I have posted but yes I am still here. And I have so many things to post but I thought I would start out with my trip to Grand Rapids Michigan where I got to attend the seriously AMAZING workshop with Amy Wenzel. She is like a rock star to me and I got to spend 3 whole days with her!

Here is a shot I got on our senior shoot....LOVE IT!