Our Families

In gearing up for Special Needs Sunday, which will be on Sunday, April 3, we held a photo shoot to get some good pictures of our families to use during the service. Last year we showed a video that was precious but it wasn't created in-house, therefore, it didn't have any of our families in it. This year, we wanted to make it more personal and put our families in the spotlight.

Knowing that so many of our families have a hard time getting good family pictures because most photographers aren't patient enough for their kids, we decided to bring in an excellent photographer (who happens to be a church member and friend) to take their pictures. We spent two full days doing 30 minute photo sessions with the families who were interested. Susan Stroud, our photographer, snapped away. We reassured the families that they don't have to wear button down shirts and all match. We didn't want them to feel the pressure of just making it to the session all dressed up. (Don't you all remember spending hours contemplating what your family will wear for pictures just to have your children go crazy because they didn't want to wear a pull over sweater, they wanted to wear the Mr. Potato Head shirt?....great way to start a picture with mom mad at son, son aggravated that he can't wear what he wants, and dad irritated that he is missing the game for a picture).

All in all the pictures were great. We've heard nothing but positive comments about the entire process. The families were shocked that they could get so many good pictures in a matter of 30 minutes or less. As a "Thank You" for them coming to get their pictures done for our video, we are giving each family a free 8x10 and Susan is giving them a significant discount on prints. The only complaint I've heard so far is from the dads that say that there are too many good ones to choose from...their wallets can't handle what their wives want.

If you'd like to take a look at the pictures, you can log onto Susan's website at www.twosistersandabubba.com.