Little Ballet Doll..... {Ballet Photographer, Florida}

Beautiful Ballet Dolls from Miss Laura's School of Ballet...they are breath taking to say the least! These gorgeous girls worked hard all year preparing for their receital and they are going to do a fabulous job! BEST WISHES GIRLS!



Ok Miss Nikki.... here is your beautiful Ballet Doll, isn't she just adorable. She did a wonderful job and listened so well. We missed you last week, but understand working Moms have to do what working Moms have to do. Take a look at these beautiful portraits of your little princess and give me a call. Tell the little angel I said hello!

CONGRATS MISS BRITTANY!

Just wanted to post these beautiful portraits real quick...just to tease Brittany a little! These shots are absolutely stunning. This girl is flawless! She is one of my favorite people. I love working with Brittany, because she is a go-getter, has great people skills, a professional attitude and does what it takes to get the job done. These are just a few of the traits that helped Brittany become part of the 2009 Graduating Class of the University of Florida. Personally, I am keeping my fingers crossed that Brittany doesn't leave us here in Gainesville because we would all miss her so much. But should she decide to spread her wings, we wish her all the best for her future endeavors. Congratulations Brittany.... enjoy this little sneak peek...there are many more to come!

Some Spring Time Fun!

Hope everyone is outside enjoying this beautiful weather! Here are a few beautiful little ones that I thought everyone would enjoy seeing this Monday morning after a long weekend (especially you Sally :) ) This little guy is such a ham! He has the best personality and loves the lake! I predict he will be out fishing with "Papa Moose" before long!


Next up is Princess Bella Boo...as she refers to herself. She was certainly excited to be all dressed up in this beautiful pettiskirt courtesy of "Miss Things Boutique" (www.missthingsboutique.com) and the beautiful hat www.Clips4aCure.com. Check out both sites to see their other great products and be sure to tell them I sent you!

Last but certainly not least, we have Miss KK, she is an adorable pre-teen that was kind enough to brave the railroad tracks for this beautiful shot. Isn't she just beautiful! This unique and adorable hat is again courtesy of www.clips4aCure.com, check them out to see all their beautiful products!

Miracle Debut...

Congratulations Adamyk Family! This post is a courtesy to your friends and family so that they can see the little bundle of joy!

Our Little Miracle
Has made his debut!
presenting.....

CALEB NATHANIEL ADAMYK
March 20, 2009
6lbs. 5oz. * 12:06p.m.

Please continue to pray for our family and dear little Caleb as we continue to enjoy this gift that God has blessed us with. Each moment that we have with Caleb is truly a miracle. Thank you for your continued prayers & support.

With Much Love,
Steven, Jeannette, Corey & Devin

My baby.... isn't quite a baby anymore!

OH YES SHE IS.....and always will be :) This little tot turned the big 2 last Saturday and made her Mommy cry. Here is a quick edit for all to enjoy. Aren't those eyes just captivating. They can make her get away with anything!

BEST WISHES BREANNA!

I met this beautiful young lady a few weeks ago by chance. I think it was something of fate that landed my card on her Mom's desk when it did. Miss Breanna is competing in the Miss Teen Jacksonville Pageant. I met with her for a very brief session to get some quick shots because she needed a headshot for the competition. I just wanted to take a moment to wish Breanna luck this weekend and tell her that I think she is an outstanding girl. Breanna has overcome leaps and bounds in her life and takes it all in stride. She is a high achieving student with wonderful grades, an athlete and loving daughter. She is a winner in my book! I am sure we will be seeing more of this beauty.

She's my Miss Teen :)



Wish Breanna luck yourself... click on the comments below and post a "Good Luck Wish" for her!

FAITH, HOPE & ENDLESS LOVE....

Meet the Adamyk Family, what a beautiful family they are. The love, compassion, devotion and faith that this family has for not only their family, their faith, their church, but their friends as well is remarkable. I posted earlier about meeting people who inspire you to be better people, the Adamyk Family are the poster family for just that. They are going through difficult times right down, but their faith gives them the strength and courage to make it through.

~Amazing Family~


~Future Heartbreaker~


~Strength, Support, Courage~


Heartache & Joy


Purity, Beauty, Love, Tenderness


~A Connection Beyond the Womb~


While the Adamyk family await the delivery of their sweet baby boy, they are faced with the knowledge that little Caleb will only be with us for a short while. Caleb was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (see www.trisomy18.org for more information) Most Trisomy babies are preterm, however, little Caleb has proven to be a fighter and has made it to full-term. We are awaiting his arrival any day now. I met this lovely family through the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation (www.NILMDTS.org) and organization that I am an Affiliated Photographer with that offer free early infant loss and bereavement photography to help grieving parents. The Adamyk Family wanted me to share their story to help educate and spread the word about both Trisomy 18 &
NILMDTS.

If you know someone who could use the services of NILMDTS, please refer them to my blog or to the foundations website. It does make a difference.

Beginnings.....

Here are a few more from another south Georgia session. This is an adorable couple with great personalities. I appreciate this kind gentleman humoring me with some of the request I made! Such a charm. Miss A is one of my most favorite people in the world. She is irreplaceable!

Beautiful Senior

This is Miss R she is a Senior in South Georgia. She is a tough cookie who has a lot on her plate at the moment, but she is handling it all with such grace. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful girl.

Boys will be boys....

Here are a few from a recent shoot I did for a dad and his three sons. They were so much fun to shoot!

BIG THINGS HAPPENING IN 2009

I just wanted to let everyone know that there is going to be a lot of BIG BIG BIG things happening in 2009 for Wendy Donaldson Photography. I am excited and can't wait to ring in the New Year to get it all started. I thought I would give you guys a heads up on some of the things coming your way!

-My new website http://www.wendydonaldsonphotography.com/ will debut January 1, 2009!

-I will be debuting my handmade custom tutu's for all those little princesses out there. I will even have teenie tiny tutus for newborns and infants.

-I will be having many contest this year. Here are just a few that are coming your way:

-$500 Scholarship for a lucky Senior

-Sassy Girl contest

-A Year of Smiles Calendar contest (your portrait could be in a 2010 Wall Calendar)

-And MUCH MUCH More!

-I will also have some new policies that will go into effect. They are policies that I have used all along but have been lenient in their enforcement. They will be strictly enforced from here forward. Details will be explained.

So everyone get ready for a fabulous 2009!

Genuine Kindness

This year has had many ups and downs for me personally and professionally. From time to time something happens that makes you sit back and think WOW. That happened to me this morning.

I am always looking for unique things that ad a special umph to a photo. Things like tutus, petticoats, hats, bows, etc. A few months ago I came across this site ( http://www.clips4acure.com
when searching for some special items. I fell in love with the hats and headbands on this site and scoured it to find out what it is all about. Sheridan Savio is the creator of this company, a 13 year cancer survivor and single mom of two little girls. She wants to raise awareness and help to find a cure for cancer. To me this shows an amazing quality. As a single mom myself, I know how difficult it is to find the time and energy to give back. It is a conscious decision you have to make every day. Sheridan gives back by donating 10% of sales from her site to the American Cancer Society & Susan G. Komen Foundation.

I won't elaborate on the personal email I received from Sheridan this morning, let's just say that it caught me off guard and I was floored with her generosity, as if I wasn't already impressed with her as a person.

So I am taking this time to thank Sheridan for all that she does to give back. She does it in so many ways beyond just raising money for cancer research. When you meet someone like Sheridan, it inspires you to be a better person yourself.

A few more for Mrs. M.

Enjoy!

Mrs. M SNEAK PEAK

I had the pleasure of shooting maternity pictures for this beautiful lady. This will be baby #3 and she is 39 weeks and counting. She is absolutely stunning and so much fun to talk with, I laughed the entire time! Did I mention that her husband is hilarious too! They are such a cute couple and their other two children are just as goregeous as Mom, so no doubt that when this little guy gets here he will be a cutie too! I wanted to post this sneak peak before I closed down for the night, this is only slightly edited and it is beautiful. I hope you enjoy it, and I will have the rest for you ASAP. Enjoy!

Yes, I am still alive!

Ok, so some of you may be wondering if I disappeared or wondered off, but nope, I am still here. I have been really busy lately, which is a good thing. I have been working on SFHS Basketball Program photos, following Santa around and taking his picture with the kids on the "Nice" list, working on my new website. (Which I have to admit, I have no clue what I am doing) My goal is to have my website up and running by 1/1/09, so stay tunned! Oh, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Mini Sessions for Christmas

I have had alot of people asking what my Christmas specials are. I know everyone is on a tight budget, as am I. So I am offering the following Mini Sessions as opposed to a full 2 hour session. The Mini Sessions will last approximately 30 minutes, you will receive 5-8 proofs to choose from and be able to choose from the following packages:

Pkg A: (1pose)
1 - 8x10
2 - 5x7
16 -wallets
$50.00

Pkg B: (2poses)
2 - 8x10
4 - 5x7
16 - wallets
$85.00

Pkg C: (3poses)
2 - 8x10
6 - 5x7
24 wallets
20 photo greeting cards
$150.00

A $25.00 deposit is due at the time you book your session, this deposit will be credited towards your package price. Call today to book your session (352) 213-9155. Don't delay so that you can have your portraits back before the holidays!

A few more favorites of mine

First up we have Miss B again, nothing has changed... she is still a CUTIE

Next up we have Mr. H, can we say future GQ model? He was so fun to shoot, he has coolness just pouring out!

Last but certainly not least, we have the lovely Miss K. She just exudes confidence and beauty.

All of these kids are awesome and they just don't know how much I enjoy taking their pictures and hanging out with them.