In truth, this RAK would be a blessing to their mother Michelle, who I know amidst the busyness and stress that comes with being a mom to 2 teenage girls and running back and forth to Cleveland Clinic hospital for Seirra’s numerous and ongoing health conditions, has lost all track of things like scheduling photo sessions to capture the girls as they grow. You could not choose a more deserving person to bestow your RAK session to. Michelle, with everything she has going on in her life, is the most generous person I know-she gives of her time, love, and even money freely to anyone in need. I am fairly certain she does about 3 RAK’s daily. Friend, family, or stranger-if you need a prayer, a shoulder, a late night ear to listen, food, a ride, a place to sleep, a hug, or you can’t pay a bill-she is there, no questions asked….and if she can’t help you she will find someone who will.” -Angie

RAK 2012
Each year, in honor of the “Random Acts of Kindness” week, I do a couple of complimentary photo sessions for blog readers and their friends/family. You can read more about the RAK movement at www.actsofkindness.org

RAK1: Fresh Love.
The session will take place on Wednesday, 02.15.12 at 9:15am. (The date/time are not negotiable.)
Babies born on/after 02.14.11, please. The younger the better!
Session details: One hour on-location photo session at the location of your choice in the greater Akron area. One complimentary 11×14 gallery wrapped canvas print from the session is included.

RAK2: Companies that make a difference.
The session will take place on Tuesday, 02.14.12 at 9:15am. (The date/time are not negotiable.)
Know a Non-Profit that could use a few new photos for their website? I’d like to help them out with a one hour photoshoot and 10 high resolution digital images for their website and marketing.

RAK3: Sibling Love.
The session will take place on Monday, 02.13.12. (The time is negotiable.)
Siblings can be our worst enemies and our best friends and that’s what makes them special. The session is for teenage (those who are still teenagers in mind may apply as well) siblings. I am open to your ideas and expressions of love for this session.
Session details: One hour on-location photo session at the location of your choice in the greater Akron area. One complimentary 11×14 gallery wrapped canvas print from the session is included (a cheap gift for Mom & Dad!) The youngest sibling must be at least 12 years old.

RAK=Random Act of Kindness
Here are the rules…it’s my contest, so I get to make the rules.
1. If your entry is chosen, you must promise to perform your own RAK during 2012 and tell the blog readers what you did.
2.Send an email to me: felicia@fmlphotodesign.com with RAK1, RAK2 or RAK3 in the subject line. Include your name, daytime phone number and a brief (I’m talking 200 words or less) description of why you/your nominee should win!
3. Session location must be within the greater Akron area.
4. Deadline for entry is 02.05.10.
5.The winner will be contacted on 02.08.10

Good Luck Lovers!

Once again, I am offering mini sessions for the holidays. The intent of a mini session to update a family portrait or grab a few shots of all the kids for a holiday card. The mini sessions will be held at various locations in Northeast Ohio to highlight the wonderful fall foliage. Sessions typically last about 15 minutes.

Investment: $300 plus applicable OH sales tax ($500 value!)
Return: 10 images will be presented in an online gallery. You will be provided the opportunity to download 4 high resolution images for personal use. In addition, you will receive your favorite image as an 11×14 print. Additional items and retouching may be purchased a la carte. Appointments must be prepaid and are nonrefundable due to the limited availability of the sessions.

October 8::Hinckley Reservation
October 16::Bath Nature Preserve
October 29::Indigo Lake
November 5::Silver Creek Park

Additionally, a VERY LIMITED number of family sessions are available for the remainder of the year (time slots for newborns have been reserved.) Sessions must be completed by 11.12.11 to ensure print delivery for Christmas.

Call the studio asap to set up your appointment time! 330.294.0661

This first image is my favorite as it reinforces the notion that beauty does not always come with a toothy grin.

This last image is a favorite of mine. Will’s posture (he has moved beyond the weeble stage) and profile will change rapidly in the coming months…these are the types of moments that we tend to forget if not photographed.