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Jan 25: helping Ryan

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Just before Christmas I had the pleasure of photographing this gorgeous  little guy and his family. The session is HERE.

I wanted to let you know about a fundraiser that is being held on his behalf. He has recently found out that his time on Earth is limited and it would be great if everyone was able to help in some way to relieve the financial burden on his family. They have so many other things to worry about right now.

Please go to this link and help if you can!

http://www.giveforward.com/heartsforryancancerfund

** I just received word that Ryan passed away tonight peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. Thank you Ryan for touching my life and so many others. xoxox

Categories: Calgary Family Photography

Dec 31: helping hearts session jewelimage photography

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Just this past year I joined a group called Helping Hearts.

This is how they describe themselves: “Helping Hearts is a project created by Melissa Knowles & Michelle Regner with the goal of being able to provide free photography sessions for families with children who are suffering a life-altering illness or disability. Over the last couple of years we have acquired an entire team of photographers who are dedicated to donating their time to Helping Hearts because they believe in sharing the gift of photography with as many families as possible.”

Just this past month I was able to photograph my first session for Helping Hearts. It was truly a highlight for me. I felt so honoured to be able to go into their lives, if only for a moment, and share in these special memories with them.
Our session was a long time in coming since we had to keep putting it off as Ryan, the three year old, was too sick. Finally he was feeling better and they were able to have me over.
The family just wanted a picture of Ryan where he appeared happy. He had suffered and battled through so much that just a smile in itself would be a victory. Not only had he been suffering with brain stem cancer, he also had neuropathic pain and many other issues. His older brother was also such a sweetheart. He has autism which added more challenges to their everyday life. I sure had fun with these boys though. We played on the floor the whole time and they were so sweet with one another.
It was great seeing the family interact with one another. The love they shared was palpable. I was just so happy to be there and be a part of it.
Just a few days after their session, Ryan’s mom wrote this to me, “ I am so glad you came when you did.  We found out on tuesday that Ryan’s tumor has progressed so much in such a short amount of time that we now have only a short amount of time with him left.  We will cherish these photos forever, they are so special.”
I cannot pretend to even understand a little of their pain. I am just glad that I was able to give them something to cherish forever.
As I was leaving the house, Ryan hurried over to me and gave me the biggest kiss on the lips. I think of that kiss often and feel blessed to have received it.
I look forward to helping more people through these sessions.

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Categories: Calgary Family Photography, Calgary Life Photography, calgary child photographer, community news

Dec 30: new year, new logo! jewelimage photography

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Last year at WPPI, I had the pleasure of meeting Holly Nicholson. I met her through our mutual friend and designer Renee of Ribbons of Red. We hung out that evening and I thought that she was the sweetest girl!

Shortly thereafter, Holly discovered that she was up against a battle with colon cancer of all things. Life can be pretty crazy. Her friends at AGP studio and Design put together a silent auction for her. One of the items up for bid was a brand new custom logo design done by the one and only Ribbons of Red.

I knew I had to bid. I was of course wanting to support Holly in kicking cancer’s butt, and was super curious to know what Renee would create for me as fas as a new logo was concerned.

I loved it the second I saw it. Thank you Renee for “knowing” who I am and helping me discover it along the way. You are brilliant!

Here is the new logo!

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Categories: community news, jewelimage photography

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Jewelimage photography is based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Julie Miller is a maternity, newborn, child, family, teen, couple, and boudoir photographer, and she is a member of NAPCP and PPA. Julie Miller strives to capture honest images that celebrate the connections and bonds between people. She is an on location photographer who uses natural, available light. Julie Miller currently serves the Calgary, Airdrie, Canmore, and Okotoks areas.

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