The Jonathan Foundation

If you aren't familiar with the story of Jonathan Thacher, take a look at our blog post from last August.



Sonja, Todd and Joseph Thacher have established the "JONATHAN FOUNDATION" to continue his outreach. This year they are beginning a "LEGACY ORNAMENT COLLECTION" this of course being the inaugural ornament, with different ornaments being offered in years to follow.


The foundation is being established in his memory to the friendly and the friendless...and will be offered for opportunities for community grants related to programs for children or the needy in the community. A scholarship will be awarded to a senior for the class of 2013. This of course being the year Joseph graduates.

We have some ornaments at our studio. The cost of the ornament is $8.00 or two for $15.00. Stop by and take a look. We want to support the Jonathan Foundation as much as we can!

Santa Portraits

Santa came to Kannapolis on Sunday to visit all the good little girls and boys! He stopped by to get everyone's last minute wish lists and to have a "talk" with some children who were in limbo between the naughty and the nice list!



Everyone had their portraits made with Santa and then he gave each child an early Christmas gift!



Some were a little scared of the big man in the red suit, but what an adorable Christmas card that will be.



Santa said he enjoyed himself. He's looking forward to next year's IP visit. He mentioned that he's looking at a vintage Santa suit for next year, so next year's Santa portraits might be very unique!! We're looking forward to it!

Christmas Card Day

Saturday was Christmas Card Day at IP! We had 15 minute sessions all day and photographed over 25 families for their christmas cards. It's a fast paced day, but it makes the card process a piece of cake!

Here's a few of our favorites from Christmas Card Day...

Check out a few more of our favorites on our IP fan page at www.facebook.com/IPbyKG.

Remembering Bryan

Dear Karen,

I would like to take this time to thank you for all you have done for us. As you know, on January 25, 2006, Tim and I lost our son, Bryan, at the age of 21. Before that time, we thought we had all of the time in the world to have family portraits made. It is my regret I thought I had a lifetime to do this. You always seem to think there will be a tomorrow. Sometimes, that is not the case.



The day I came to your studio and spoke to Renda was the day I realized we could have portraits made and still have a small part of Bryan show through. I have never been as excited as the day we came to have our pictures taken. Through discussions with you and Renda about different ideas, Tim and I brought Bryan's most prized belongings. I had never seen anyone so passionate about their work as you. It amazed Tim and I, both the effort, time, and love you showed taking those pictures reflecting our life with Bryan and the love of our family. These portraits and book will never be able to replace Bryan but through them we can remember the great times we had. They will also reflect the love we will always have in our hearts for Bryan.



I will never be able to thank you enough for what you have done. Between you, Renda, and Jessica, we felt as if we were part of a family. You all made it so easy to relax and enjoy this special time. I hope sometime in the future I can repay the favor. I know God had a hand in us meeting. It is through him all things happen and are possible. I was struggling trying to find a way to show everyone who Bryan was and with God's help and your creations this is becoming a reality.



Sincerely,
Janice Kidd

Each year, Janice collects school supplies with the help of her church, in memory of Bryan. In the upcoming year, IP will join efforts with "Bryan's Desk" to collect supplies for less fortunate children in this area. Stay tuned for more details. We look forward to being helping support this cause that was so dear to Bryan's heart during his 21 years.

Cook-Zoltanski Wedding

Miranda Cook and Mark Zoltanski tied the knot on Saturday, November 6th, in Key West, FL and we were there to capture every detail! The wedding festivities began on Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas on Friday. The ship docked in Key West on Saturday morning bright and early and their wedding day began.

Miranda is a very detail oriented person, so she chose the best wedding planner in Key West - Julie Shreck of Simply You Weddings. Julie had the day planned perfectly beginning with Miranda's hair and make up at one of Key West's finest salons - Marie Pierre.

Miranda carried this horse shoe throughout the day for good luck. It was wrapped with a ribbon used to package their wedding invitations. The leaf in the center of the horse shoe was a keepsake from a trip Mark and Miranda took to Central Park seven years ago. Miranda dried the leaf and used it to ornament her bouquet.






Miranda rocked these fabulous blue heels which fit her personality to a tee!





The ceremony took place on the North Pier at the Westin over looking the blue water.





This day was long awaited after seven years of dating. Mark and Miranda both smiled from ear to ear all day long!





It's great to see two people so in love and happy.





After the reception on the rooftop of the Westin, we quickly photographed around the area where the ship was docked. Key West is known its Banyan trees, so it was perfect for portraits.





Key West has some of the most unique buildings and architecture. Its a photographer's dream... if we could only stay longer. But you can't sweet talk the captain of a cruise ship. You'll get left behind! (We were close to being left behind!)





Spending the weekend with the Cook and Zoltanski families was an honor. They are most welcoming and friendly people you'll ever meet. We had a great time and enjoyed capturing the memories for the happy couple.


Mark and Miranda will be hosting a wedding reception in town for all the friends that weren't able to make the wedding. We're looking forward to sharing some images from the special weekend with them at the reception.






Mark and Miranda's wedding and reception images will be posted online on December 5th, 2009. They will be available for viewing and ordering until January 2nd, 2010. To access their images, go to http://www.irresistibleportraits.com/. Click on Weddings and client images. Enter zoltanski (all lowercase) as your password. Happy viewing!

Wings of Eagles Fundraiser 2009

Sunday, we photographed our 3rd annual fundraiser for Wings of Eagles Ranch and Therapeutic Riding Center. We photograph on the gorgeous land of the ranch and the leaves were perfectly colored!

Here's a few of our personal favorites from the day!















Wings of Eagles works miracles and we're willing to support their cause as much as we possibly can. Take some time to look through their website at www.wingsofeaglesranch.org. You'll be impressed with what you see.

Pumpkin Patch Portraits at Patterson Farms

Saturday, we photographed over 50 families at Patterson Farms. Pumpkin Patch portraits are always a hit at Patterson Farms and this year was no different. We photographed through the drizzling rain all day, but luckily, it never rained hard enough to stop the action!

Here's a few of our favorites...

Karen has been photographing Pumpkin Patch portraits at Patterson Farms for years and years and years. We always look forward to seeing the little fall/halloween outfits! See you again next October.... if not before!