Calligraphy by Shannon: The Smiths: Family Portrait Session

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Thank you for all of the love and support this little corner of the internet has received over the past several years. As friends and family members were getting married, their weddings fueled the inspiration for this blog. But as seasons of life change, my focus, along with those nearest and dearest, shifted away from the wedding planning stage and I began to neglect this blog.

I have decided to indefinitely retire Calligraphy by Shannon in an effort to pour my attention into my lifestyle blog The Scribble Pad where I will be merging past and future inspiration boards and parties. You will still be able to place orders for calligraphy, custom invitations, and hand stamped items through my etsy shop. And as always, you can stay in touch with me under my moniker, The Scribble Pad on my blog, etsy shop, facebook, and even twitter! I look forward to sharing this new adventure with you.
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The Smiths: Family Portrait Session

My favorite photography duo has come through for me again! My family decided to throw a last minute surprise party for my dad has he hit a major milestone. (literally only a week's notice) So we needed to figure out a way to get Dad out of the house. Michael and Lindsay immediately came to mind! In a pinch (from Hawaii) Lindsay was able to pencil us in after an early portrait session that same day.

Communicating via facebook and e-mail, we were able to line everything up and keep the surprise on the down low.

Michael and Lindsay were troopers and drove through snow to meet us and help us keep Dad otherwise occupied while friends set up at the house and guests began to arrive. Here are just a few of my favorites, including fantastic shots of the actual surprise!