I will be away for the next week with limited access to phone and email. I will return all calls and emails when I return on the 9th.
Have a happy (and SAFE) New Years!
Archive for December, 2010
Out of the Office
December 31, 2010And the Winner is . . . .
December 25, 2010The Curtis Family!
I have to say, it was incredibly hard to choose a winner this year. I received so many letters that tugged at my heart and it’s taken me all day to figure out who to pick . . . because all the families are certainly deserving. I appreciate all the entries and I truly hope everyone who entered shares their letter of nomination with the family they nominated because I think they would appreciate reading all your kind words even more than a portrait session.
April H. sent in a letter about her neighbor, Michelle Curtis. Here is an exert from her letter:
“Michelle is the mother of 3 beautiful children: Kevin (8 yrs), Rileyanne (5), and Casey (2). After Michelle gave birth to the youngest, Casey, she contracted a heart virus. There really isn’t a name for this heart virus, but it causes Ventricular Tachycardia (which is a very fast, bad heart rhythm). This sometimes causes her to pass out and she fears that one day she will not wake up. Any type of exercise or stress will make her heart rate go up and becomes dangerous. Walking up and down the steps causes her heart to skip beats and walking in stores or anywhere else is out of the question so she recently started using a wheelchair when out. . . . I admire Michelle tremendously because while struggling with this heart virus and the unknowns of this condition, she strives to ensure that her children are leading a normal life. Michelle always puts her children before her own needs and is an AMAZING mother. She tries to make sure that her children enjoy every day of their childhood and goes above and beyond to make this happen. . . .Michelle and John are the most sincere people that I have ever met and they would do anything to help others. They give 100% to their friends and family and they truly deserve the opportunity to capture their beautiful family in your photography! I know that they would be honored to be chosen and will cherish the opportunity forever. “
Congratulations Curtis Family! I can’t wait to meet you guys! 
Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas! [Delaware Wedding and Portrait Photographer]
December 24, 2010Well, it’s noon on Christmas Eve and I decided to take a break from cleaning my house to wish everyone a very wonderful Christmas! I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family and the holidays really make me realize that.
Here are a few shots of my family doing some fun holiday activities. Hope Santa is good to you!
The L Family [Middletown Delaware Family and Child Photographer]
December 20, 2010
Breakfast with Santa [Delaware Wedding and Portrait Photographer]
December 15, 2010This past weekend, Carina of Remember This Day and I hosted a breakfast with Santa for our clients. We had a great turnout and I hope everyone had as nice of a time as we did! It was a little hard playing “host” and “photographer”, but I did manage to grab a few shots from the event.
and my own daughter, Molly, who had no idea that Santa was actually her beloved Grampy. CJ wouldn’t go near him.
Thanks again to everyone that came out! Carina and I are already talking about making this an annual tradition. :)
I arrived a little early for this session, so I left my camera in the car and walked around the gardens a bit. I did have my phone on me and since I hadn’t had a chance to take many pics with it, I decided to test it out on a couple locations I had in mind for my session. It was fun to go back and compare.
This location:
turned into this portrait:
This location:
resulted in this:
and this:
And my favorite spot:
gave me this final portrait:
Giving is Awesome {Delaware Wedding and Portrait Photographer}
December 2, 2010As we wrap up our Thanksgiving celebrations and ease into the Christmas season, I am reminded yet again how truly blessed I am to have such a wonderful, loving and healthy family. My husband and I both have jobs that we love and are able to provide for our beautiful children. It’s easy to take everything we have for granted and I never want to forget how blessed we are. There are so many people out there who are struggling this holiday season. So while I may not be in the financial position to give tons of money, I can give of my talent.
You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.
You know someone. I guarantee it.
I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $1,000 worth, to be exact. Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.
The winning family will receive:
- Complimentary family portrait session with me, including a 1-2 hour session and a private, online gallery of 20-30 proofs.
- A 10×10 coffee table book custom designed with their choice of images
- An 11×14 gallery wrapped canvas of their favorite image from the session
- A $300 print credit
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a complimentary portrait session plus a $100 print credit (valued at $225). What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?
The rules:
- You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
- The nominee must reside within 40 miles of Smyrna, Delaware (or willing to travel here for the session). Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
- You must e-mail me the full story by noon December 23, 2010 : erin@erinfarrellphotography.com
The winner will be announced on Christmas Day – so get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries! I, along with my family, will decide on the winner.
Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thank you for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
With love,
Erin