The Mortenson Family

Enjoy sharing a day at the park with the Mortenson Family!

The Nolan Family Portraits!

The Nolan Family...Wynne, Nancy, Caitlin and furry

family members Jake and Giff had their Christmas

Portraits taken this Saturday at the park. It was a

perfect day for a photo shoot. We took a few family photos

and a couple for Caitlin's College Graduation in the Spring.

In Southwest Florida we are priviledged to have so many

beautiful spots to take pictures this time of year. I never

thought I would be putting up Christmas decorations in

my shorts! It's a huge change from my days in Michigan.

There is so much going on during this season...remember

to take time out from shopping, baking and all of that other

holiday planning to have a family portrait taken...you won't

regret it!

Evyn's Senior Portraits!

I'm really excited to share Evyn's Senior Portraits.

He did such an awesome job! And his pics look

AMAZING!!!

The park was perfect for our shoot. The

cool looking trees, playground equipment and the

waters edge made for a really nice setting for

Senior Portraits.

Check back in a couple of weeks to see Evyn's gallery!

Gulf Coast Symphony Fundraiser!

On Saturday we had a fantastic time shooting pics

at a fund raising event for the Gulf Coast Symphony

called Argentina Under the Stars hosted by Dr. Jake

Goldberger and Margarita Suarez in Fort Myers.

It was a starlit evening filled with lively music,

authentic Argentine cuisine, Tango Dancers

and lots of laughter.

If you are interested in finding out more about

the symphony you can go to their website

http://www.gulfcoastsymphony.org/.

McNichols Family Portraits

We met with the McNichols family on Saturday to take

their family pix. Baby Colin was sooooo cute!!!! They

had the flexibility of "The Works" Session, so we took

about three hours to get studio shots and pix at the park.

We took a few images for Christmas, some baby in the

buff shots and play time at the park. Colin was a real

trouper (so were mom and dad). The weather was

outstanding and we were able to get some fantastic

shots.

During our time together we chatted about life, work

and children. It was great to get to know them all better

and to be able to help them make some memories.

Time goes by so quickly and our children are graduating

High School in a blink of the eye. Take time out to

share some memories. If you have a camera, blow

the dust off it and snap off a few...those little feet

don't stay little for long. If it is easier, call us and

we would love taking pics of those little feet!

Flopy's 30th Birthday Celebration!

This past weekend Buddy and I stopped by the home of Dr. Jake and
Margarita for Margarita's daughter Flopy's 30th Birthday Celebration.
They started off the day with a lovely brunch followed by laughter, cake
and games. The younger children (and some of the adults too!) had fun
blowing bubbles, swinging on the swings and playing in the wagon.

It's always a blessing when you can have four generations at a family event.
Flopy's grandmother was able to come from Argentina and join in the celebration.

Check back next week to view the rest of their gallery at http://www.rcmediaservice.com/
Click on "Client Galleries". See you then!!

Greg and Danielle's Wedding!!

Greg and Danielle tied the knot at Grace Church this past

Saturday. The church was packed with family and friends

that have been cheering on their relationship for the past

several years.

The ceremony was traditional with a few sentimental

touches; which included a blessing of their new blended

family and the washing of each others hands.

The wedding was followed by a reception at the newly

opened Grace Community Center. What a better way

to break in the Center, than with a wedding. Jesus himself

would be proud...(remember His first miracle was at

a wedding).

The newlyweds left the reception for Fort Lauderdale,

then on to a dreamy cruise vacation. Have a blast

Danielle and Greg....take lots of pictures!!!

Check back on 11/22 to view Greg and Danielle's

personal portrait gallery.

Grace Community Center Kick-off!

Today was the day that many have been waiting for. It was

the kick-off of the 1st Church Service at the Grace Community

Center in North Fort Myers.

After lots of prayer, sweat and tears, what was just a dream

has turned into a reality. The Grace Community Center is

an Oasis for the surrounding neighborhoods. In the next

coming months not only will there be church on 1 day; but

service to the community the other 6 days.

This reaching into the nearby area will be done through

having a sports ministry, recovery ministry, thrift store,

coffee shop, GED classes and much much more.

This safe haven is definately needed in this corner of

North Fort Myers. With the down turn of the economy

and the loss of hope for thousands. The center wants

to bring hope to hopeless and purpose to those without

purpose.

If you would like to learn more about Grace Community

Center you can go to http://www.egracecenter.org/ or stop by

Sunday morning at 10am....see you there!!!

Grace Community Center

4151 Hancock Bridge Parkway

N. Fort. Myers , FL 33903

Phone: 239.574.7161

Fax: 239.574.9513

e-mail info@egracecenter.org

Jim Turns 60!

Jim Redecker was surprised by a couple hundred friends and
family at the Jamaica Bay Clubhouse for his 60th Birthday.

He and his family have been friends with Buddy's family for years.

It was nice to be able to take a few pix so Jim's family can make

him another memory book.

The night was filled with a great meal, dancing, a game of "Pin

the Hair on Jim", a Conga line, a serenade by a few lovely ladies,

a visit from the Grim Reaper, a raffle to benefit a family member,

more dancing and lots of laughter. Enjoy some of the pix from his

special evening!

Jonathan & Teresa's Wedding 11/01/08!

Jonathan and Teresa were married yesterday in the company of

nearly 100 friends and family. Their ceremony and reception were

held at Sable Springs in North Fort Myers.

The weather was perfect, the fall decorations were amazing and

the dinner was outstanding. Several family members shared their

talents and showed their love for the newlyweds by officiating, playing

the music for the ceremony and making the cake.

A lot of thought was put into the details of the wedding as well.

Each of the guests wrote well wishes on fall leaves and hung them

from a tree. There was a delightful and festive candy table with

decorated bags for the guests to take home a variety of treats.

We did our part as the photographers, by getting metallic wallet

prints of their engagement photos and they were displayed on a table

for the guests to pick from.

Check back in a couple of weeks to see their gallery of photos from

the wedding. Click on www.rcmediaservice.com go to "Client Galleries"