Introducing Ellie....

Ellie is here!!! We picked her up from Kristina last Monday the 10th and she has fit right in here at the Shaffer household. She was a little camera shy but is getting over that now. She is a sweetheart-so loveable!! Here are a few snaps from her first "session"

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a few more of Jon & Kristen

Jon & Kristen

We had such fun photographing Jon & Kristen's wedding day up in Cumberland, Kentucky-what a pretty drive it was up there into Eastern Kentucky....Jon and Kristen are a great couple who did not let a little rain and mud ruin their big day! For a slideshow of their day, please visit Simpson Wedding Slideshow

Here are a few of our favorites:

not all dogs are as lucky as Max

Recently I found the organization Almost Home Animal Rescue in our search for a buddy for Corey. These people do wonderful work-this area does not have a true no-kill shelter but these folks DO NOT EUTHANIZE any animals. They have people fostering animals and many of them rescue pets from the local shelters who do put the animals down. Cassidy & I have decided to get involved and help them as much as we can. They need donations, foster families, and most of all-a permanent shelter with a spay/nueter clinic. It seems the most urgent needs are 1) adoptive families 2) foster families 3) MONEY

I want to help with 1 & 3 (our neighbors would have a fit if we fostered-we will soon have 3 dogs of our own) -what I need for this is volunteers willing to help with fundraising and public relations. We need to get the word out to as many as we can that there are so many dogs and cats waiting for homes and also that we need to bring in money to either buy an existing structure as a permanent home or build one (for which we would desire a land donation)

If you can help-PLEASE contact me and we can get you started. We are definitely doing "Santa Paws" around the holidays (location/date not yet determined) This is where we photograph pets alone or with their owners with Santa (or the Grinch) for a 25.00 donation and they get to take a cd of images with them for their own use. It is a great fundraiser as PSTCC lets us use their equipment and the students/faculty donate their time-the only cost is cd's.

If you are looking for a new friend or know someone who is-PLEASE visit http://www.almosthometn.net/index.htm and see all the wonderful dogs and cats who are waiting for their forever friends!!

We are adopting Ellie-who is a sweet little lady of 6 months. She is an Australian Shepherd/Lab mix with the best personality who became totally attached to Corey. We say she found her boy!!! Next week-we will post photos of the birthday boy (Corey will be 6 on the 13th!) and the new family member.

Max

Here's my little buddy Max-he is Cassidy's dog but he likes to keep me company on my office couch while I work...as you can see-he also likes to have his photo taken. These are all done with natural window light -no flash.

I love first dances

I love photographing the first dances-everything is winding down-no one is asking them for anything...it is just a new husband and wife, enjoying each other....to me, it is the most romantic moment of the day......

Here are a few romantic and fun moments with Chad and Mindy.

Chad & Mindy

Well-been a while since I posted-wedding season is in full swing and we are crazy busy!! Here are a few from Chad & Mindy's June 2nd wedding. Unfortunately it rained so they were not able to have their ceremony in World's Fair park as planned but the wedding was beautiful and sweet none the less at the Foundry. Her dress was just breathtaking and Whimsical Gatherings
( www.whimsicalgatherings.com ) did an incredible job with the flowers all the way around. Heather from Whimsical Gatherings was a dream to work with too.