Sheri-Lyn is married to an incredibly special man - Kevin - who is also an incredible dad.  They have a beautiful daughter Sydney who is one of the luckiest little girls in the world.  In September Sydney will celebrate her 2nd birthday (and yes Kevin and Sheri-Lyn I am working on some spectacular ideas for her two year portrait).  When Kevin is not busy being a great dad, husband, engineer and GSU SUPER Fan - he is filling his time as the ex-officio head of the Lori Grice Fan Club.  Kevin called me this morning and was shattered that he had not already made my blog.  (what am I thinking it is only three days old) So I am correcting this immediately.  The problem is not including their family here - but what image or story to include.  So until I have time to confer with you both about your favorite story I will share with you the most recent. 

Kevin noticed an image on my web site in the senior gallery.  This senior had in the background a portrait of her and her dad when she was a baby and being the planner that he is (reference to engineer above) - wanted to capture he and Sydney in a portrait he could use in her Senior portraits.

We went to one of my favorite outdoor locations and captured the most incredible image of Kevin and Sydney.  The expression and interaction between this father and daughter is so powerful.  I knew it would be “the portrait” when I fired the shutter.   This couple and their story has touched us all in unexplainable ways.  Truly I have met fewer people that appreciate and love life more than Kevin and Sheri-Lynn.  DeWayne and I liked the image so much that we have included it in several of our print ads. 

Many of you know about our 20 year reflection on my work as an artist.  I have asked clients over the past 20 years to write in their stories of how their portraits that I have created have impacted their lives.  Telling my clients stories through portraits is very moving and powerful.  Kevin and Sheri-Lyn have submitted a story for this reflection that I will be sharing with you soon.  The promotion “Your portrait, Your Story” has been extended for a few more weeks.  If you have not submitted your story - please send it to me so we can include it.  The stories have been so inspiring to me.  I am refreshed by and reconfirmed through these that God is working through me, as I use my gift of portraiture, in unbelievably, wonderfully, incredible ways.