Nothin' like a Homecoming!

WOW! It's been awhile! MONTHS since we've last blogged. As Fall approached, we got busier and busier. Suddenly we got even busier! Since October we've had 37 (ish) Sessions, 27 (ish) mini sessions, 2 weddings, and 1 event at the Mistletoe Market. PHEW. We decided to take the month of December slooooow. To catch up. To spend time with our families, and take a little bit of time to ourselves! And we are SO thankful we did! We will pick back up full swing in January!

But this Session is special. VERY special to me. As most of you know it hits extremely close to home for me. So I decided it needed to be blogged. :)

A few months back I photographed Ashley and her family. We've "known" each other for years.... actually... haha! ;) Her Husband, Chris is in the Army. A few months ago he was deployed. THE dreaded word in any Military family. So a few weeks ago when Ashley got word that he would be able to take his 2 week R&R DURING Christmas, she was ecstatic! and SO was I. I have been DYING to shoot a homecoming. I lived that life, I experienced it myself. I KNOW how it feels and I was BEYOND THRILLED when Ash asked me if I would want to tag along and capture the memories as the girls see their Daddy in person for the first time in months. ARE YOU KIDDING ME! YES! YES. YES! I can't put into words how I felt when she asked me.

Long story short, sat in traffic but finally made it to the airport. We were those people. You know... the ones that you see running through the airport frantically racing around searching for the right place to go. Finally we made it. Watching them run to him... the smiles on all of their faces, is enough to make me cry. Gives me goosebumps just thinking about it all over again.

My Husband was in the Marine Corps. Their deployments are 7 months long. Army... over a year. Adding two little Daddy's girls into the mix... I can't even describe it. It's a feeling only a Military wife can understand. There is NOTHING like a homecoming. NOTHING!

Ashley... I look up to you doing what you do everyday, and Chris... THANK YOU! Have a safe trip back and get ready to break out the Britney Spears lyrics once again when you come home next time! :)

It just goes to show... there are far more important things in life. :)

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Grand Opening!

This past weekend we held our Grand Opening of our new studio!

What an amazing turn out we had! At one point, there were wall to wall people. Family, Friends, Clients even strangers! Amazing. Couldn't have been better! We really have a ton of supportive people in our lives. We are thankful for every. single. person that came to party with us! ;) After all, we wouldn't BE where we are without all of you!

Just one final, THANK YOU! We can't say it enough!

You all definitely left us walking away at the end of the might with a smile on our faces!

Between all of the craziness, we managed to snap a few photos here and there!

Check out our facebook for more!

Marty and Nichole: K.I.S.S.I.N.G in a tree! |Engaged|

FUN. FUN. FUN. There is absolutely no other way to describe Nichole and Marty's session... Fantastic! Fabulous! and did we mention FUN?! We instantly felt a connection with Nichole and Marty a few months ago when we first met them. (It was secretly all the shoe talk Marty ;) haha!)

Not to mention how thoughtful you two are. It's offical... We are head over heals for you! (Get it? HEALS?! haha! Just kidddddding!)

On a serious note, thank you. Thank you for going the extra mile for us. Thank you for being so awesome. We are really looking forward to your May wedding you two!

Enjoy!

Cercone Family! |Family session|

Introducing: The Cercone family! Last weekend we meet them at Homestead park. Two runny noses later, and one FREEZING family, we headed back to their home. Instantly the kiddos perked up! Even taught us a few dance moves, and let me tell you... these guys can MOVE! Haha! Esp. to Justin Beber ;)

Thanks guys for such a great session, AND inviting us into your beautiful home!

Enjoy!

The Waters Family

What a sweet family... yes Walter too ;) haha!

Meet: the Waters Family.

We had a great time meeting you guys! Thank you for welcoming us into your home! We hope you enjoyed your time with us as much as we enjoyed our time with you!

More to come!

The Klaus Family! |Family Sesion

Meet: The Klaus Family!

What a cold session, but you couldn't even tell!

;)

Enjoy your little teaser!

MEET SANTA!

Meet Santa!

When: November 21st

Where: S&S Photographics Studio: 3937 Broadway, Grove City Ohio

Please join us Saturday November 21st from 10-4 to meet Santa, share a few cookies and hot cocoa! Each Session will be roughly 15 minutes long. You may wear fanciest Holiday attire , or let the kiddos wear their favorite Holiday jammies! Lets get creative! You will receive an online gallery with your images, from there you will choose your images of choice, along with your prints.

Email us to book your time slot!

info@sandsphotographics.com

The Collections:

The Santa Collection:

$60.00

1 digital image

1 5x7

1 8x10

1 set of wallets

The Mrs. Clause Collection:

$115.00

2 digital images

2 5x7s

2 8x10s

2 sets of wallets

A la carte prices are available with each collection!

Christina and Steve |Engagement|

Awh look at these two love birds! =0) We had a lot of fun with Steve and Christina who are due to tie the knot on June 11th, 2011.... WOW 2011.. That is crazy, time is just FLYING by. Hard to believe we only have two months left of 2010... anyways We are sooo excited to share in your special day in June you two!! =)

Enjoy!

Small, Small World! |Family Session|

What a small world it is! I Cheered with Nicole wayyyy back in the day with the Georgian Heights Packers..... lol. LeAnne lived across the street from Nicole's grandma and Nicole's mom Micky babysat her for years! .

It really is a SMALL world. It was awesome to see you again Nicole and Meet Miss Natalie, who by the way is absolutely darling!! oh ... and Shawn too!!

Enjoy your sneak peek!

Talk about FAMILY!!

Where to start....umm okay here goes... Mark, Tracey, Josh, Courtney, Taylor, Tammy, Ned, Nathan, Nicolas, Nolan and Mim!!!

Whew talk about a large family... I am pretty sure I got them all!

Try getting 11 people to JUMP at the same time, or even LOOK at the same time, let alone SMILE at the same time. Needless to say, we got some pretty awesome shots, of this pretty awesome family!

Thanks for being so much fun! Hope you guys enjoy! =)