Wes Roberts

We sincerely wish that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.  We have been blessed throughout this year and hope that your next year will be amazing and better than 2012!

Wes & Meg

I've known Laurie since my days in college and was so excited when I got the email from her saying that she was getting married!  We couldn't have been more happy for her and to find out that Tim was such a great guy!  Some of the unique things about the wedding day was how they incorporated their past and present into the day.  Laurie worked at Disney and wanted to include splashes of the little mouse arournd while including their current profession of law.  It was great getting to hangout and document their day as well as getting to see some old friends.  Thanks for such a great time!

Reception Venue:  Miss. Colleen's (Troy, AL) 

Cakes: Linger's Bakery (Montgomery, AL)

Flowers: June Flowers

Music: Ryan Linguiti

2493 days.  That's nothing compared to 3650, or even 7500 days.  But the meaning of 2493 days!  That is the number of days that is equal to the 7 years that Meg and I have been blessed with being married to each other.  Through outstanding joys and some frustrations, we can be proud to claim another year as victory and proof that our God is more than able to sustain.  Because she adorns me with her heart, love, service, kindness and so much more, I can say I'm blessed.  Thank you Meg for being my wife, helper, friend, and love!

Ecclesiastes 9:9 says:  Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your precarious life that he has given you under the sun, because that is your portion in life and in your toil at which you toil under the sun.

This past Saturday was the official day for Help Portrait all across the globe.  While others were preparing we were just getting started.

The main question I normally get is.."what is Help Portrait".  To sum it up, it is where photographers, hair and makeup artist and volunteers join together to provide an experience for those who normally could not afford to have professional portrait photography done.  But it's not just pictures.  It's our chance to make those who normally are forgotten, those who feel worthless, to feel valued.  What can a portrait done by a professional do?  Give someone  the ability to see the beauty that they really have and maybe give them that self confidence to move with greatness.

A conversation I had with a woman that was staying at a local home for women was a perfect example of why we do Help Portrait.  She had been through a hard situation in the previous months that had left her depressed.  From her mouth.... She had gained over 80 lbs in the year and felt worthless.  After showing her the portrait we took of her she began to tear up.  I explained as I looked at the portrait that there was nothing I had to edit on it and I would hang it in my showroom if I was allowed.  Within that, I saw her eyes light up and self worth increase!  How amazing and how beautiful!  There were so many more coverstations that were talked about between volunteers and those having their portraits taken that allowed us to show love.   

This is why we do Help Portrait

Christmas lights are up, the tree is glowing, and the fire place is roaring; keeping you and your family warm. You have a prepared a wonderful Christmas dinner and will gather with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. But what if all of that changed and you were left to fend for yourself and your family on the street. Cold, hungry, tired and living in fear from moment to moment. Many people around us are facing this challenge every day. They are homeless, some by choice, some by circumstance. They are trying to survive!  As Christians, we are called to take care of these people! The poor, the needy, the orphans and widows.  One girl in particular, Elise Horne,  is doing just that. She has made it her mission to see that these people in our community are cared for!  Go.Tell.Love. Her mission is simple. Go to where the need is in the community. Tell them about Christ and how much he cares form them. Love them!

Not only does Elise have a heart for her community but the Lord has given her an incredible voice. She has chosen to use her voice to honor Him!  In an effort to raise money for Go.Tell.Love. Elise, along with others at our church, recorded a Christmas album. We were given the awesome opportunity to take pictures of Elise for the album. 100% of the funds raised from the sale of the album will go directly to Go.Tell.Love. Elise’s upcoming project will be hosting a Christmas banquet for the homeless in our community. On Dec. 23, a banquet will be held to love on these people in our community. They will be given a fabulous, hot meal, hear the gospel, and receive Christmas gifts.  All of this made possible because of one girls heart for Christ!  Please go to iTunes (search Elise Horne, Go.Tell.Love) to purchase the album or contact us for a copy of the CD.