Blessings.....

It is such a blessing and an honor to witness the birth of a child. I have had that privilege several times now and I can honestly say that there is nothing in the world quite like it. When you see this tiny miracle for the first time, the world does change forever. You can actually feel it. I've been friends with Carrie for many years now and I was happy to be there with her and her family as the new love of her life entered the world. I look forward to watching him grow and being part of his life. Congrats my dear friend, he is adorable! So, making his appearance for the first time on my blog.....ladies and gentlemen, I present to you....Robert Thomas West! Here are a few of my faves from his birth day. Enjoy! Much Love....

Is your child America’s Cutest Kid?

We're participating in the National Charity Model Search to select “America’s Cutest Kid” and to raise funds for charity!

We’re looking for cute children ages 18 months to 14 years old to model for a portrait to be entered into the contest.

Models Search Special: $45 entrance fee, which includes a 30 minute model session and one image submitted to the national gallery. As a thanks for supporting this wonderful charity, you'll also receive a $20 print credit to use toward purchases in your online gallery at www.pictage.com.

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Anyone may vote. Each vote is $1, and all proceeds from votes benefit the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Grand prize national winner will be determined from the 50 city finalists. Winners selected by photography and modeling industry experts.

If your child is selected the national winner, you’ll receive many prizes, including a $5,000 US Savings Bond and a Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera.

If you’re interested in entering your child(ren), please call us at 615-545-4447 or e-mail us. For more information about the contest, go online to www.sandypucmodels.com.

Goals....just goals....

So, my first post of 2009.....wow, hard to believe another year has come and gone, but I am looking forward to the new year and the new adventures that are ahead of me. This year I decided not to make any New Year's resolutions, but rather some goals for myself on a personal and business level. (time to stretch my fingers...this is gonna be a long one)

As many of you know, I have had an 8-5 job ever since I started my business many years ago and it has always been a struggle for me to have to do both. I have felt like my 8-5 has taken away from my business and my ability to give 100% to my photography clients. And I do believe it is true on some level. But I have decided this year to try my best and not focus on the fact that I have to work 8-5 for now but rather to focus more on the clients I do have rather than fret about the ones I don't. Don't get me wrong, I love what I do(photography that is) and I love meeting new clients and having them become more like friends in the long run, but I need to take a step back and regroup. I want to learn more about the business side and take more ownership in this business that carries my name. Being a small business owner these days is tough, but I am truly grateful for the clients and friends that have been such a blessing in my life and have been there solid for me through the many bumps in the road. For those of you that had other options, but chose me, to you I am forever grateful. It means the world that you would trust me with your precious memories! Sinclair Photography has come a long way since I started out with my film camera and I am excited to see what awesome things God has in store for me on this journey. So, saddle up and come along with me and if you're already on the journey, I would love for you to stay and experience all the cool things that come along.....

And on a personal note....I want to take more time this year for me. I love reading and I want to make more time for it. I want to spend more time with my husband just laughing and being goofy. I want to see my sister and my nephew more often(he is 10 months today by the way-where has the time gone). I want to be serious about being financially free(we WILL do it babe). I want to exercise more just to improve my over all health. I want to get closer to God and spend more time with Him. I hope you are all able to have goals in your life and I hope you all succeed in reaching them. :)

Stay tuned to the blog this month.....we are unveiling a new logo, a new website will be launched and there will be new photos to go along with the "oldies, but goodies" that are already there! Much Love to you all!

Jeff & Holly.....Married!

My last wedding of 2008 was absolutely beautiful! The weather was great and all of the details just completed the sleek fall look. The bride and groom were surrounded by such wonderful friends and family that wished them well as they started their new life as husband and wife! Here are some of my faves from their big day! (There are quite a few images...I hated to leave any out) Congrats Jeff and Holly! Much Love....

Winter Wonderland....well for TN anyways...

OK,OK......I know. I am way behind on my blogs, but I must admit this has been our busiest season in a while. And I can only hope that it continues to be busy for us. Because that means I am getting closer to my goal of doing photography FULL TIME! We are currently not taking appointments during the month of December, just to prepare for our 2009 season! We are looking to add more products, new albums and a few price changes. But not to worry...for those 2009 brides that have already booked, you are locked in at the 2008 rate! But anyways, I do apologize about being so behind on the blog these days. I have had several friends here lately tell me how they check my blog daily and noticed I haven't been posting anything, so thanks for lighting that fire under my rear and now hopefully I can get back in the swing of things!! So my post is Winter Wonderland and it truly was a sight to see this morning! And I know to all of our friends up North, they are probably laughing at what "little" we had, but to all of us here in good 'ole Tennessee, SNOW of any kind is a big deal. So I had to get out and snap a few photos. Just to document the fact that we did have some snow this year! I love snow and all that makes it feel more like the Holidays! So, here are a few shots from my neck of the woods.....and maybe this won't be the last snow we'll see this year! Much Love to all of my clients, friends and family.....yes, I am still on the planet(for those of you wondering) It's good to be back! Enjoy!