Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Survivor Campaign

This journey through breast cancer with Renda's sister, Rhonda, has changed our lives. Her story has brought us in touch with so many other women who have been through this. We feel each survivor has a unique story to be told. If it can help encourage, inspire or educate one person about this disease, it would be worth this experience.




With our business, it just felt right to put a face with these stories and let our art speak for breast cancer survivors. Karen read each survivor's story and tried to portray their journey and how cancer has “enriched” their lives.






You probably know Angie Hewitt. She's part of our IP Family. Her story is based on being a mother and setting a strong example for her children.



Meet Allison Cresswell (on the far left). She has a family history of different types of cancer, but was faced with breast cancer herself. Her story will inspire you to be that supportive sister, mother, friend that a survivor needs.




Meet Jill Vandaveer. Her story will encourage you to be positive and let your spirit shine through the bad times.



Meet Jane Jacobs and her two beautiful daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Anna Victoria. Jane is a single mother that knew she had to beat the fight against cancer for her girls.



Meet Shirley Ramsey and her granddaughter, Chloe. Her story is based on being an inspiring role model to her children and grandchildren.




Meet Judie Berry-Nix and her husband, Rob. This is Judie's second battle against breast cancer. Rob wanted to be supportive in Judie's journey, so he let her shave his head (and of course, we documented it!)


This is only a sneak peek of the women's stories. Each survivor has a unique story that offers you a valuable lesson. That's why we're inviting you to get to know the survivors during our "Focused on a Cure" campaign.


The following dates and locations are the gallery showings for our campaign.

September 30th - October 10th - Concord Library
October 13th - October 17th - Bates Center at CMC Northeast
October 20th - October 24th - Breast Health Center at Copperfield



We have more locations that we will announce after the dates are finalized. But if you have a business of your own or an idea of a location that might be interested in hosting a gallery showing for us, please contact Renda at 704.933.5600 or renda@irresistibleportraits.
Remember, the more shows we hold, the more awareness there will be!


And.......
Don't forget! We're walking in the Avon Walk on October 25th and 26th. Our goal is $5,000 and we've only raised 17% of that! Every dollar counts. We need your support!




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Charleston

As you know, we strolled the streets of Charleston on August 15th and 16th. We had a great time and captured some very unique images!



Meet the Jeter family. They're sitting on the steps of St. Matthews Lutheran Church. This is actually where they got married as well. So it was a perfect place for their family portrait!



Meet the Land children! They enjoyed themselves as well! They walked the streets of Charleston to the battery where we got some great candids!

Renda and I had so much fun that we want to plan another trip to Charleston in the spring. Let us know if you'd be interested in having your portrait session down there!

Enjoy,
Karen

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Best Photographer



Again?







We want to personally thank you for voting IP as best photographer again!
This makes 13 consecutive years as best photographer!



THANK YOU!
IP staff





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Guess Who We Saw at the Beach!



We recently saw Santa on vacation at the beach! He was relaxing and having LOTS of fun!




He played horse shoes with the guys, talked to people and even saw a few children while he was there.




Santa has lots of BIG plans for IP this holiday season! He told us he was still planning on coming for Santa Day with Pets and Santa Day with Children!



He even mentioned having a breakfast one morning with lots of kids at IP! All the kids could bring toys and donations that we could give to less fortunate kids. That sounds like fun, huh?

Santa said he looks forward to seeing each and every one of you this year! Call the studio and we'll give you dates to mark your calendar!

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Lucy the Snake!




Yesterday, we had an opportunity to photograph a young lady and a Columbian Red Tip Boa (... about 7 feet long!) Her name was Lucy.




Renda was brave enough to hold it. Not me!



We had alot of fun though! Nice to meet you Lucy!

Enjoy,
Karen

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Remembering Jonathan

A horrible car accident took the life of Jonathan Thacker last Tuesday evening. The Thacker family was on their way home from a relative's funeral, when they were hit by an 18 wheeler truck. Everyone made it except for the family's youngest son, Jonathan.

Karen had the blessing of watching these two boys grow up and photographing them over the years. We were recently reunited with the Thacker family at the Jarman-Guilliams wedding in June.





Karen was unfortunately committed to beach photography last Friday evening, during the funeral service, but Angie and I were able to attend it. I have to admit, I've never been touched in such a way.

At the age of FIVE, Jonathan wanted to know the Lord. Since then, he touched so many people's lives and told so many people about what life can be like with the Lord in it! He was an active member of Memorial Baptist Church and attended christian camps, where he wanted to someday become a counselor.

He was also a member of Kannapolis Dixie Youth. All of his teammembers wore their jerseys on Friday evening and stood at the beginning of the service as honorary pallbearers.

Jonathan will be deeply missed by so many people in the community. But as we heard in the service, don't be sorry for the family's loss. Celebrate the time you had with Jonathan and be happy for him that the Lord had bigger plans for him than Jonathan's dreams of being a pastor and a mechanic.

God Bless the Thacker family! Jonathan is in a better place!

With Love,
Jessica


"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God."
Luke 18:16

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Prayers for Drew




We recently received the following email from Cindy Maultsby:

I wanted to write you and let you know about some very sad news we have recently received for my son Drew. Drew was diagnosed with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy in April of this year. It is a devastating illness which attacks the muscles in his entire body and there is no cure. Most children with this disease will go into a wheelchair between the ages of 9 and 12. Most only live somewhere around 20 years before their heart gives out (as it is also a muscle). I hate to send this news but thought you would be interested. As you can imagine, we are sooo devastated over the news. We have traveled to several states to see doctors who have excellent reputations in treating MD. We are ever hopeful for a cure or a research breakthrough. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as I know you are a tight knit family.

Sincerely,
Cindy Maultsby




We will continue to keep Drew and his family in our prayers and we hope you will do the same.

If you're interested in finding out more information about Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, we found http://www.mda.org/disease/dmd.html to be helpful.

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