A Wonderful Family

One of the best parts of photography is that you get to meet amazing people like the K Family. I've known Dad Eric since he was 2 years old, and a few weeks ago I had the honor of photographing their family. They are going through a tough time now, 5 year old Hayley was diagnosed with neuroblastoma about 5 weeks ago. This amazing family is facing this challenge with grace, dignity & faith that simply blows me away. If you live in C'ville or near by, there is going to be a Bingo Benefit for Hayley at ERVFC on November 16th at 5:00 pm. Here is a facebook link to the event. Bingo Benefit for Hayley  To learn more about Hayley & follow her progress go to Caring Bridge  And now here are a few of my favorite photos from the shoot.

America's Cutest Family

Are your loved ones North America’s Cutest Family?

 

We’ll give you the opportunity to prove it! Many exciting prizes will be awarded, and the grand prize winner receives a new car!

Candid Art is participating in the International Charity Model Search to select North America’s Cutest Family and to raise funds for the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation. (NILMDTS.org)

Model Search Special:

$30.00 entrance fee includes a 20-minute model session and one image submitted to the national gallery. Although this fee is non-refundable, it is applied toward your package purchase. Special packages are available for families entered into the contest.

Photos must be taken between November 2^nd & March 31^st to be eligible for the contest.

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1 (no limit on the amount of votes you can cast), and all proceeds from votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.

Last year the contest raised over $164,000 for NILMDTS!

Grand prize international winner will be determined from the 52 city finalists. The winners will be selected from the finalist gallery by photography and modeling industry experts. The winning family will also receive a session with the renowned portrait artist Sandy Puc’

In 2009, Candid Art had the 1^st & 3^rd place winners in this region!

A wonderful client of mine had that privilege last year & received a gorgeous wall portrait of her son.

Don't wait, appointments fill up fast, so call 434-987-9587 now to enter your family in this exciting contest. You may also contact Candid Art through our website. http://www.dottied.com/ or through our facebook page or facebook group

*Contest open to residents of the US and Canada.

For more information, visit http://sandypucmodels.com/.

Remember: Portraits make great Christmas presents! One that only you can give!

The Curse of a Beautiful Woman

How on Earth will Emma pick out her favorite photos from our recent Senior Shoot. Here is a sneak peek of Emma's Senior pics... I couldn't wait to post a few from the session. I'm having trouble picking out my favs, I know Emma & her Mom have a very difficult job ahead of them! It was awesome hanging with you Em... You are a terrific young lady!!!

Mothers & Sons

Is there anything more special than the love between a mother & her son? Being the Mother of two grown sons, I know first hand just how wonderful little boys are and how they tug at your heartstrings. I had the privledge of photographing Robyn & Tyler last Sunday & we had a blast. Tyler is precious beyond words and so smart! He has a wonderful spirit & captured my heart very quickly. Here are some of my favorite photos from the session. The bond they share just shines; they made my job so easy. Looking forward to our "Sushi Date" guys! :) Peace, Dottie

Photos from the Eastern Shore

My hubby & I went to the Eastern Shore last month & I'm just now getting around to posting these pics to my blog. Better late than never... it's a great place for photographers. Just be sure & bring your bug spray!

I love the God Rays in this one!

We happened upon this awesome place called Captain Zacks, at first we thought it was just a place to buy fresh fish, but the ladies who own it will cook it up nice & fresh for you. Awesome food at a great price! Who could ask for more!

Hope you all enjoy this brief escape to the shore... Peace, Dottie

The Happy Couple

Here's a video of JV & Nikola! Congrats Guys!

JV & Nikola

Ever shoot a wedding & have so much fun you couldn't stop taking pics! JV & Nikola had a great wedding, and they were so fun to work with, it was a photographer's dream. JV & Nikola, I wish you much happiness in the future, thanks for letting me be a part of your big day! :) Dottie

New Website Launched

I've been working on my new website, (fussing with it really) since February... I've finally launched my new look. To celebrate, I'm offering a special. Book a session this month (to occur between now & September 15th) and get a $100.00 order credit. (Some restrictions apply)

Click here to check out the new website!

Prom Days

Here's a quick video of Emma & her friends, all dolled up!

CHS Prom 2009

Remember the prom? I had the privledge of taking pre-prom photos of my friend's daughter & her friends. Aren't they all gorgeous! I don't remember being this gorgeous in High School! Hope you all had a super time, I loved soaking in your excitement, thanks for sharing.