Another Father/Daughter Dance

Another father/daughter dance at a different school.

Importance of Photos

Pictures are worth a thousand words. We have all heard that many times. Pictures are also worth many memories. It seems so easy to remember the baby faces of our children but all too soon they are grown and gone and the memories of their faces tend to fade into our already full brains; we have weddings and people ask after the fact what our dresses looked like, what type of cake topper we had, what color the decorations were; parents age; teens graduate and on and on go the opportunities to document our lives and save them not only for our own memories but also supplying the opportunity for future generations to get a glimpse into our lives. A photographer can save your moments to be enjoyed for years to come. Engagement and wedding photos can reflect who you are as a couple, document that skinned up nose on a little fella, eternally capture her ballerina stage and much, much more. We would love to have a part in creating your everlasting memories! Email us at thanksforkids@aol.com to set up an appointment for whatever your needs are! We will come to you and our time is YOUR time during your shoot. No rushing, no limit on outfit changes, etc. Blessings to you all!

ANOTHER UPDATE ON BRIDAL/ENGAGEMENT/WEDDING SITTINGS

One more update on the above mentioned sittings. I have had a very good response to my request for doing portfolio shots for engagements, bridal and wedding portraits. I have confirmed bookings for both the bridal and engagement sittings so those are no longer available but if you are interested in either of those at regular rates, please feel free to contact me by email at thanksforkids@aol.com and I will quote you my regular, reasonable rates. As for the wedding booking, I have been in talks with one couple who have as of yet to confirm a contract meeting so if you are still interested in that, I will still make it available to the first couple I actually confirm by contract with. Blessings to everyone and congratulations on your upcoming weddings and recent engagements. It is my privilege and pleasure to be a part of capturing your everlasting memories. I pray you will have a long and happy union together.

Wrapping Up Holiday Shoots

Well we are down to the last couple holiday shoots! It has been such a great experience already this year and I continue to learn more and more about great ways to capture your memories affordably. The selective coloring has become a very popular item with my customers as well as a new mirage effect we can do on certain pictures. Below are some shots from a couple of the recent shoots. Thanks to the Harding family for the opportunity to do their shoot this past weekend. We are now taking bookings for our "Swing Into Spring" sessions which will take place in March. These sessions will include either a plain or spring background and your choice of a swing prop...either the wooden log swing, a white wicker swing or one other type to be determined. Book your session now before they fill up!

A New Beginning

Well American Tradition Photography is up and running! I am so excited to be undertaking this endeavor! A very nice lady I know in the newspaper business wrote the following article in a local newspaper about me and I must say I was soo flattered! It has already brought me a little business.

American Tradition Photography is now "Creating Everlasting Memories Affordably"

Many local citizens are quite familiar with Montpelier resident, Carla Walda. Walda has been working as a stringer for various newspapers in the past few years, covering numerous school and community events. Many children know her as the face behind the camera...and their impending claim to fame in the local newspapers! Walda, who has a great love for photography, has decided to take her work the next level as a professional photographer and start her own business: American Tradition Photography. The business motto, "Creating everlasting memories affordably," is also Walda's business creed. She hopes to open the door of opportunity for many by providing them quality photos at a great price. She will be doing children and family portraits, holiday pictures, senior ipctures, sports action shots, school pictures, wedding pictures, event photos, scrapbook photos, maternity portraits, newborn portraits, business headshots and basically, "whatever anyone needs". Pricing for her services are $6 a sheet which consists of either (1) 8 x 10, (2) 5 x 7s, (2) 4 x 6s, (6 or 8-depending on style) wallets. Packages start at $20 which includes the sitting fee. "I am available to do portraits at my home, client's homes, or on location. I am also available to travel further for things like honeymoon pictures (or whatever the need is) for extra fees", she said. "There is no extra fee for shooting on location within a 35-mile radius", Walda added. Walda also has physical backdrops and can use greenscreen backdrops and do selective coloring. She is very skilled in her trade and has enjoyed special recognition for her photography. Two years ago, one of her photos from Civil War Days was used in a Library of Congress Coffee Table Book. She was also offered the opportunity to interview for a photography job at Walt Disney World this past summer. Anyone interested in Walda's photography services, or anyone wishing to learn more about what she has to offer can contact her at ***-***-**** (omitted for safety issues-available locally only) or email her at thanksforkids@aol.com. She hopes to have her website up and running soon for people to see first hand what her capabilities are. Anyone wishing to see her work up front beforehand can contact her and request sample photos for review.

Wasn't that just the nicest thing?! What a sweetheart of a lady she is and I do believe this is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me!

So I will start posting "teaser" photos here on this blog after shoots. Please do not copy or print any of them as it IS illegal as they are copyrighted to American Tradition Photography and they are low res so it won't be the best reflection of my work anyhow! :) Blessings to everyone for a wonderful Thanksgiving! I pray you will get to spend it safely and comfortably with ones you love.