I met Hotaru at the dedication ceremony of the Knoxville MEPS ceremony room. Her husband Sgt Michael H Ferschke Jr was killed in action before Mikey was born. For those that have met me, and know me, know that words are not my strong suit. I never can say the right thing, or the most comforting thing. The Ferschke family’s ordeal has really touched me and I wanted to be able to do something for them. I was thrilled when Hotaru was interested in having photos with baby Mikey done We had a great time and he is a sweet baby. I hope they enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them! To read more about the Ferschke’s family and what they are going through right now visit MSNBC’s link Makes you wonder about laws and common sense sometimes.

Oh, as a funny aside, I didn’t realize Wade, as in Wade Payne my studio mate was the photographer for Hota and family on that MSNBC link! ha!

Jennifer brought in Scarlet and Murphy for Christmas photos. They were such happy cute hams. You can see from the photos how great they were!

Mary Ellen brought in her dog Nelson to be photographed as a Christmas present for her husband. She also brought their cats, who, were not quite as enthused about the whole photo thing. They did enjoy sitting in Mary Ellen’s lap for a few photos though

These guys were so fun to work with! So cute and so full of personality

My favorite combo Shari and Robert brought in Cody, with their dogs Scout and Marley. It was a wild session, but, the results were wonderful!

Pat brought in her adorable mini goldendoodle for the pet portrait fundraiser. We had a ball and Jesse is just adorable!

Its that time of year again! Yes, time to think about Christmas. I know it seems really early, but, portraits are such a great and easy gift to give! My mother is the hardest person in the world to buy for, so, each year she gets a coffee table book filled with her grandkids photos. She is able to look back on the years of them growing up.

This is the best time of the year to come in for portraits because A) the creation fee is HALF off and B) it is a 100% tax deductible donation to the charity of your choice!!! Want to help animals in need but can’t foster? Come get portraits made, make the check out to the charity, as long as they are a 501(3)C, it is a tax deduction and you have donated $50 of kindess and help to the charity! Not only that but you have done something for yourself at the same time. Win Win all the way around

This is going on from today through November 10th. Why November 10th? After that point, I won’t be able to give you Christmas delivery. Weekends book up fast, and the appointments are limited, so, call or email me early to reserve the best time for you! These are not mini sessions. They are a full studio session. I can do location shoots, but, there will be a travel fee added(payable to me, separate from the donation)

If my equine clients would like to get together and do this, I will block off time for you and waive the travel fee! I need at least 3 clients to waive the travel fee.

I look forward to seeing you in the studio! Remember, all are welcome… kids, parents, dogs, cats, YOURSELF!

865-603-1215
Julie@JuliePoole.com