I was on the phone with a friend of mine this morning and started talking about all the people who have taught me along the way about photography, and it prompted me to want to give a very big thank you to the greatest supporters in my life who've really encouraged me down the road of photography. I'm not sure who I've really thanked in the past, so here goes...
To anyone who I know that has a child whom I've stuck in front of the lens, all the brides I've had the gracious opportunity to capture on or before your big day, thank you. The hours that my friends (I believe you know who you are) have spent with me teaching me the ins and outs of photoshop. Those of you who endured my awful first shoots (not sure if I should say sorry or thank you to you guys). To the many who've bared those bellies for me, which also held your tiny miracles, thank you. Everyone I've bugged for opinions and made you look through all my prints, proofs, webpages and all else, thank you.
To my precious children who have remained patient with me(some, more than others - and I believe you know who you are) :) But my sweet girls are extremely tolerant of my hobby. They are diamonds in the rough, and I have really enjoyed capturing them over all these years (as most the pics on the website are of them). They are truly my favorite subjects, and I believe the cutest children in the universe. Sorry all other parents ~ yours do come in a close second. :) With the exception of my nieces and nephews who come in a really, really close second.
But my biggest supporter and #1 fan is my husband, whom without I would not be here today. You have lovingly guided and offered support when needed. You have encouraged me to reach higher goals, then create new ones all the way. Being married to you has been the single greatest highlight of my life. And without you by my side, everything else would mean nothing. Thank you, for all the many ways you've supported me throughout this journey. For making me laugh so hard, especially when I'm down. Nobody makes me laugh like you. And for all the fun and not so fun times over the past nine years. Happy anniversary, baby! I love you and appreciate you.
To God, I am forever yours for giving me the gift of salvation. I ask that You would help me to use photography as a way to lead people to you. You have blessed me beyond measure and I do not have the words to say thank you. Through the years I have learned many lessons and have seen many things, and each time I have been prompted to look for You in everything. Thank you for always being right beside me and never, ever, ever giving up on me. My heart belongs to You.
~Melissa
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