Wow! That is the only thing I can say about it. I can’t believe that I own my own photography business and that it is so successful in such a short period of time. I don’t know how many of you have ever read my “about me” section of my website, but photography is not something that I dreamed of doing as I grew up and not anything I knew that I was good at or had an eye for. My dream growing up was to be a Mom, and maybe a school teacher. Well thankfully I am blessed enough to have 4 healthy children but thank goodness for everyone that I changed the school teacher part, because after dealing with the first 4 years of school with Madyson and Mason I think I can honestly say that I’d be a HORRIBLE teacher.
I think it is funny how things happen in ones life that leads them down different paths and how if one little thing was different or hadn’t happened how very different ones life could be. I often think about the different things in my life that happened that got me to where I am now. Some big things that I know changed the direction of my adult life were, accepting a job as a waitress at the Olive Garden and not Applebee’s because this is where I met my husband and also where I met a girl who was going to school for Respiratory Therapy which is in turn what I went to school for. Then the death of our first son who was born too early at 23 weeks, for without this horrible tragedy happening I never would have cherished the simplest things in life and looked at life the way I do which I think has a big effect on my photography style. I also wouldn’t have the children I do now without my son Ethan letting us know that I had an incompetent cervix and in turn saving the lives of his siblings. The next big thing that changed the direction of my life and got me onto the path that I am on now was my daughter Myleigh and taking her to a photographer who was starting out, seeing her set up and talking with her for that short time is what got me interested in pursuing this journey. And another BIG piece of my journey into photography was my first mentor and friend (who I met in the NICU when my twins were in there), Amanda Sardella of ERAS photography who helped me get started, she pointed me in the right direction, told me where to go to learn all I could about my camera and getting my business off the ground. So many things that when I think about it I could have easily made another decision and my whole life would be different, and I just can’t imagine it being any better than it is so I am so glad that GOD pushed me down those paths, because doing this job and meeting so many wonderful people, clients and friends fills my heart with joy.
Ok, enough of my rambling already. To thank you all I wanted to do a little give away, and I wanted it to be a good one for everyone of my fans whether you are another photographer, a prop supplier, a client or a friend. I figure you all must love photography as much as I do if you are a fan of a photography page so a frame would be a perfect gift. These frames are made by my father and a couple of his Amish friends, and they are beautiful. I have them hanging in my studio and all of my clients LOVE them! This frame is 11×14 and can be painted any color! To enter you just need to leave a comment below and on Sunday at 7:00 I will draw for the winner. And if you are a past client of mine I will also include a print in the frame!!! Good luck and thank you all for your support, your wonderful comments, and for all of the referrals!
is your aunt eligible to win? That is great that you made it to 3000. so proud of you
Congrats on 3000 fans!
Congrats! Cant wait to get my maternity and newborn pictures done.
Have been looking at your pictures and wishing you had been around when my daughter was little. Love looking at them all
congrats on 3000 fans! There’s a good reason you have so many fans, your pictures are beautiful!
Congrats on reaching 3000! We are so excited for you to take Wyatt’s 6 month photos 🙂 Love your work!
I’m glad your path changed directions too. Also that we got to see you do it.
Congrats on 3000 friends. My wife will be a customer for life and I will be working ot to purchase a bigger house to make room for every picture!!!! Thanks for doing such great work and even better pleasing my wife.
I’m not surprised at your success – your work is simply amazing. I cherish the pics of our boys so much! Congrats!
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Your so amazing you shouldnt be surprised you made it to three thousand so quickly! Love love love all of the beautiful images youve taken of my babies.
Congrats! We have always enjoyed all of the milestone pictures you have taken of Ethan.
I’m so happy so many people get to see your amazing work! You are so amazing with my boys & we love having you capture such precious moment!
Congratulations, Andrea!!! All of your work posted that I have seen is absolutely A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! You have quite the talent!!!!:)
I’m so glad we got the opportunity to work with you for Tru’s newborn pics.
Your work is breathtaking and his pictures are amazing!
Your work is breathtaking. I loved working with you for our sons newborn pics. They look amazing!
Congrats on reaching 3000! You not only are a wonderful photographer but also a very caring person and I think that is the key to your success. You not only take pictures with your eyes but you put your heart and soul in it. And I am so lucky I found you.
Congrats Andrea! We love your work and were so grateful to have found you for our newborn photographer. You truly are my inspiration and I love your work!
Congrats on 3000 fans!! I can’t wait to get my babies pics taken, you do such an amazing job. Well come to think of it I can wait, they need to cook a while longer!! 🙂
We are counting down the days until our newborn session! I’m so glad I found you. Your work is beautiful 🙂
Love seeing all your beautiful pictures, ideas and of course the adorable kids. Would love to have pictures of my kids at some point. Congratulations Andrea, you and your pictures are awesome.
Congrats on hitting 3000! Thanks for photographing our family!
Congrats! We love Cams pictures!
Love all of your pics!
Andrea, you are doing what you were ment to do. Bringing happiness to so many families and giving them memories to forever cherish. Be proud of your amazing work! And congratulations! Here is to another 3000!
We love you! Had dinner withTab ttonight and she loves your pics 🙂
Congrats on reaching 3000!
I am not surprised that you have such a following so quickly. You are an amazing photographer. I am so glad we found you!
You truly have a gift Andrea! Congrats on 3000 & best wishes for the future!
Congratulations Andrea on the success and 3000 likes. You have more than earned it! I believe you are so successful because your not just about the money like so many photographers, you are always very understanding and friendly. You can tell you love your job and that is everything!
This frame would look great with one of the 11×14 pics I just got.. Or one that I will get in April! Congratulations on 3000 likes, but I’m not surprised we love your work and thank you are great.
I am a “lurker” enjoying all the pictures you post. I especially enjoyed viewing your photo-diary of your family that you posted some time in the past. I can’t find it now; do you still do that?
Congrats on 3000. So, so proud of you!
Congrats on a successful career!!
Congrats on 3000!!! Your work is amazing!
Congrats on 3000! We love love love your photography. You have an amazing eye and are instinctually good at handling and posing newborns! We are glad we found you!
Congrats!!! We are still absolutely in live with all the wonderful pictures you took for us!!! Thank you! 🙂
I think your work is amazing! I picked up a camera 6 months ago, and through your photo inspiration have really improved my own photos. We all learn something new everyday! Congrats on the 3000 likes!
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Happy 3000 faniversary! 😉 I love your work, Andrea – you deserve all your fans!
LOVE your work and how wonderful you are with my
kids. You do amazing work and have captured
Wonderful memories for us forever!!!
Andrea, your work brings a smile to me and my husband every time we look at the pictures you took of our little boy 🙂
I looooooooove your stuff!
Congrats on 3000 fans! You always take such beautiful pictures and are so talented!
Congratulations!!! I cannot wait to work with you when our little boy is born in July! 🙂
SO HAPPY FOR YOU ANDREA AND THE SUCCESS OF YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY CAREER!
I ADMIRE MOST THE GROWTH AMONG YOUR PHOTOS, FROM WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED TO NOW. ALTHOUGH THE SUMMER SESSION FOR US WAS STRESSFUL, IT SHOWED ME TO NOT TRY TO FORCE MY IDEAS OF IMAGES ONTO A PHOTOGRAPHER WHO HAS HER OWN AMAZING IDEAS…I APOLOGIZE FOR THAT BUT INSTEAD WATCH YOU GROW INTO A MOST AMAZING AND PASSIONATE PHOTOGRAPHER. ALSO FOR MYSELF TO REALLY FOLLOW MY DREAMS AND IDEAS AND LEARN TO PHOTOGRAPH MY CHILDREN THE WAY I DREAM.
WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE THE MOST HIGH GOD ALWAYS HAS A PLAN FOR YOU, AND FOR ME…IT IS A DELIGHT TO SEE YOU GROW AND HOW FAR YOUR TALENT HAS GROWN IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. YOU TRULY ARE BLESSING THESE FAMILIES WITH LASTING MEMORIES OF THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT…A CHILD.
IN THE FUTURE I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU BEING ABLE TO SHARE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TALENT IN THE NICU WITH THE PREEMIE BABIES AND THEIR FAMILIES CAPTURING THOSE FIRST TENDER MOMENTS…I KNOW YOU WOULD BE GREAT AT IT AND YOU CERTAINLY HAVE THE CONNECTIONS.
DO NOT FEEL PRESSURED TO ENTER ME INTO YOUR DRAWING, I REALLY JUST WANTED TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON YOUR SUCCESS, AND APOLOGIZE PUBLICALLY FOR BEING SO DIFFICULT AND RESTRICTIVE DURING THE SUMMER TO YOU. PLEASE FORGIVE ME.
MAY THE MOST HIGH GOD CONTINUE TO PROTECT, GUIDE AND BLESS YOU AS YOU CONTINUE TO BLESS OTHERS IN HIS NAME.
(…AND MY LITTLE ONES STILL REFER TO “OUR” PHOTOS AS THE ONES WITH MISS ANDREA…)
WITH LOVE.
Your photographs are fantastic!! I love to see what you post on facebook. Congratulations on 3000 fans!!
Would like that for the new house!
Congratulations!!! You are one of the lucky few who get to do what they love for a living and your Passion definitely shows in your work!!
Thank you for making our session with our Ohio surprise such a relaxing one! We love every image of our little Easton. So talented !
Congratulations! We love our new pictures!!
Congrats on 3000! We love you and your amazing talent.
congrats on 3000
Love looking at all your wonderful work.
So excited for our session tomorrow! Congrats on 3000!!
What a fabolous experience! I could not have asked for our newborn pictures to be taken by a better photographer! I can tell Andrea really loves what she does; a true natural talent!
Absolutely love your work!! I can only hope to be half as good as you one day!
Congrats on 3000 likes! Here’s to many more and continued success on your business! Keep the beautiful images of your family & clients coming!
Would love to wake up to any one of these godseio! I'm trying to loose some weight before the holidays and yet you are tempting me with all these treats!