EASTER PORTRAITS!

I can't believe that we're talking about Easter Portraits!  We just got through Christmas and New Year's!  However, Easter is very early this year, so we have set the dates for our annual Easter Portrait Special.  Yep, with live bunnies.    Mark your calendar for March 1st, 2nd, & 3rd.    Appointments are required.

There will be a $10.00 session fee.  This fee will be donated to the Hattiesburg Junior Auxillary to support their many projects benefitting children in our area.  I am proud to be a member of JA and cannot say enough about the charitable work that this organization supports. 

We are taking appointments now....so, book early for best times.
Here are some favorites from last year.

Thanks Jamie!

Hopefully some people still read newspapers.  If so, you might have read the terrific article in the Hattiesburg American about Vaughn's paintings and other projects.  Jamie O'Quinn wrote the article and did a fabulous job of condensing a ton of information into an interesting and easy to read piece.  Thanks Jamie!

Paintings at the Nutcracker

The Pine Belt Ballet performed their annual production of the "Nutcracker" this past weekend.  It was wonderful as always.  Yvonne Bergeron was gracious enough to invite Vaughn to display his paintings at the Performing Arts Center.  These paintings featured an array of dancers in various styles.  Dancers are always beautiful subjects and such fun to paint.  Many thanks to Hilary Bounds, our model, for this beautiful painting.

My New Year's Resolution

My New Year's resolution concerning this business is to do a better job of updating this blog!  I think about it alot....just don't get down to actually writing.   We hope that all of our friends had a wonderful and joyous Christmas.  Hopefully, this economy won't get any worse and we will all see better days ahead.  Our daughter, Emily, will be a senior next year with college looming in her future.  So, retirement is definitely out of the question for Vaughn and me.  We'll be here for all of your photography needs.

CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT SPECIAL

It's time for Christmas card photos!  We're changing things a bit this year.  The South Mississippi Medical Alliance and Vaughn Wilson Photography will be offering Christmas photos as a fundraiser to benefit their Weathering The Storm Fund.  This fund helps pay medical costs for individuals with insufficient or no medical insurance. The details are below.  Call if you have questions!!!

CARDS FOR A CAUSE

When:            November 2nd & 3rd.  By appointment
Where:           Canebrake Country Club
Session Fee:   $40.00   (tax deductible)
Call:               Connie Derhgawen,  601-818-2567,  for appointment time.

Many portrait packages available as well as 4" x 6" card photos.  

Pray for Lacey

We have had the privilege of photographing Lacey Cofield Bolling several times.  We first met Lacey when she was Ms. William Carey College 2006 and was preparing for the Ms. Mississippi pageant. She was named first alternate to Ms. Mississippi.  Like anyone that meets Lacey, we were charmed by her beauty, wit, and sweet disposition.  God broke the mold when he created Lacey. 

Then, came portraits of Lacey with her fiance, Jeremy Bolling.  And most recently, portraits of Lacey with their beautiful baby, Elyse.  This is one of those occasions when you just say that "It isn't fair!"  It's not fair that Lacey is suffering from devastating pancreatitis.  It's not fair that such a wonderful lady should have to endure this kind of pain. 

It appears that the next step is a removal of her pancreas.   Please include Lacey, her family, and her doctors in your prayers.  This is a very invasive surgery, yet we are reassured that she has the very best doctors and the support of a terrific family.  We love you Lacey!

Times Flies

I can't believe that it's already been a month since I've added to this blog.  It's definitely something I intended to do more frequently.  We've been extremely busy with Senior Portraits the past month.  I've got to say that I'm so impressed with the kids graduating this year.  A really great group with lots of ambition and enthusiasm. 

I'm still getting ready for the big BENJI extravaganza for the benefit of the Spay/Neuter Clinic.  Anyone that considers themself an animal lover needs to get involved with this project!  Too many unwanted animals are suffering due to the negligence of their owners.  If anyone wants tickets to the movie screenings of BENJI on October 10th and 17th, I will have a limited supply.  There are limited seats, so call early.  Tickets are $3.00.

Finally, here's one of my more recent favorite photos.  Thanks to the Blanchard family for this one!