Sarah & Kevin's Slideshow

Hello:)

I’m sorry dear blog for neglecting you lately, let’s not fight about it, let’s just pick up right where we left off;)

I wanted to pop in and let you know that YES I have been shooting like a madwoman and the unfortunate side effect of that is my blog has been neglected. I have a gorgeous wedding and babies, families & couples to show you…it’s just not going to be today.

I cannot believe Christmas is 49 days away...that's crazy! I will be posting canvas wrap specials very soon! Also find me on facebook: Tracy Abston, I have been posting lots of pictures on FB.

OK lets get down to the real reason I'm hear today. I know my blog friends will want to help.
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My assistant photographer Victoria posted this today on facebook today...~Kerry Letrick (friend of a friend) has a 5 yr old son, Noah. He is in the last stages of a 2 1/2 yr battle with Neuroblastoma Cancer. The family is celebrating Christmas next week and Noahs request is to get lots of Christmas cards. Lets get him some, please send cards to: Noah Biorkman 1141 Fountain View Circle, South Lyon, Mi 48178 Lets see how many cards we can get to this little guy. Please pass this on and help...It is amazing how the "little things" mean so much.


~Tracy

Fall Family Session

Two boys age 2 and 5, they just wanted to sword fight each other with sticks:) Jack & Owen are just the cutest little guys. I really wanted at least one great family picture and one of just the two boys. Yea... I had to resort in bribing a 5 year old with cash as a last-ditch effort but HEY it worked!



Owen... how sweet is he?

Handsome Jack... 2 bucks richer;)

Staci is also a photographer so it was very important to get a few great shots of Staci with her family. If she's anything like me she is rarely in photo's...always the one taking them.

Family photo...

Love Heart Fall....

I hope you enjoy these sneak peeks and we can’t wait to be a part of your wedding!

Beth & Brendan, engaged!

Beth & Brendan are such a great couple. They live in Chicago and was here in Dayton for a wedding so it worked out to be a perfect time to shoot their engagement photos. We had killer skies & temps...I LOVE Fall:)

Brendan made this 1st image his FB profile pic so I'm guessing he likes it....

I love this one...

Nikki & Bryan's Wedding Slideshow

Vanessa & Dave: Slideshow

Personal:

just need to talk....

I can't begin to tell you all how lucky I feel to have so many people trust me with their memories. Also I have some of the most amazing and thoughtful clients I could dream of having. As wonderful and rewarding as this all is there are times when I feel overwhelmed. Last night I tossed and turned all night...worrying about my never ending too do list. For the most part I don't stress too much about it and stay focused but lately it's getting to me. I understand my clients are all excited to see the end result of their session, wedding, album etc... There is so much more beyond a click of the shutter. I constantly strive for perfection. Each and every image is edited and tweaked until it's just what I want. Often I will work from morning until late in the night editing, trying my best to keep up. It's takes hours and hours for every session; and I love doing it.! However I'm a one man show (so to speak) and I work as fast and hard as humanly possible. I've made a decision to cut back on the number of clients I take. Next year I will only be shooting one wedding per month so dates are very limited. However I have so many amazing photog friend in the industry & will be more than happy to give referrals.

Back to my amazing clients. Today I received the sweetest little green & white polka dotted package. Katie and Charlie Happy Anniversary and you have no idea how much this sweet little package means to me and what perfect timing. Hope things are going well. I want to hear all about the show. Thank you...thank you for the sweet letter and yummy zzang bars. You guys are the best!

So thoughtful guys:) These Zzang bars are the yummiest...most wonderful... melt in your mouth candy bars you ever tasted in your life! (warning: highly dangerous.)

thanks for listening my blog friends...

Something Lovely: PicturesbyTracy

It's always so nice when someone takes the time to send you a little thank you card. I recently received the sweetest expression of thanks from Taylor. This handmade card is so specail to me. Thank you Taylor I LOVE IT!!!

Vicki & Roy {Engaged!}

A few weeks ago I met up with Vicki and Roy to shoot their engagement session. We started off at the Dayton Art Institute and ended at the Yankee Trace Golf Club. The light was perfect for portraits outside. Nice and soft from the overcast sky:) I have no doubt that their wedding will be absolutely beautiful and that there will be plenty of laughter, love & joy to go around.

Some of my faves...

How cute are these two?! They are such sweet people, too.










Gorgeous!

It was so great hanging out with you guys & getting to know you both a little better . It's easy to see what a wonderful relationship you have. Congratulations to you both on this upcoming journey!

Also I wanted to tell you all that Vicki is a Graphic Designer and a budding photographer. Checkout her work here... www.vs3studios.com