May 2010

Wow........sometimes it becomes difficult to talk and share the thoughts that race through my mind. As many of you know, I am facing the end of life with my Mother. She is now on home Hospice and as expected, not doing well, each day has struggles and the sadness continues and the stress mounts.

I'm continuing to work and also spend some much needed valued time with my family, I cannot stress how important these special times are. My grand daughters are the brightest spot in my heart. I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to spend as much time with them as I have.

I am continuing to honor the prepaid special which includes the session fee when clients prepay $150.00 towards their finished print orders. This is an incredible deal so if you are looking for a way to have professional images there is no better way.

I am still waiting for the winner of the "Climb the vine" silent auction certificate.

I will be interviewing for second shooters so if you are interested in working with me on a professional level, please contact me privately.

Senior Reps/Partners will be finalized for the class of 2011, so if you want to be considered as a Katherine Payne Photography Senior Rep/Partner and will be graduating in 2011, I still have a few openings for this awesome experience, so don't wait, contact me soon.

Congratulations to my awesome Seniors for the Class of 2010. YOU ROCK!

I'm going to close this post with hope that all your days are bright and sunny and full of love. Take a moment to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, although we all know the journey we will ultimately make alone will someday come, when those days approach it is never an easy journey.

Keep seeing the light.

Mothers Day Weekend

Good Morning Saturday, Hello World and Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers. I've said it before and I will continue to say it, everyone has a mother, don't delay tell her you love her. Your Mom may live up the street, in another state, on another continent or even in Heaven. Take a moment to pause this weekend and think of your Mom and send her your love. As many of you know my Mother is in her final journey and this Mothers Day I feel the pain of a broken heart. We are all preparing for her leaving and all the complex stages we are experiencing just magnify the pain with bitter sweet prayers. Life is always so busy, so full of responsibility and obligations that they all take precedence over our days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Fortunately, I have found some release in writing in a journal thoughts of this journey. Waking at 3:30am with sadness and adding a few words here and there to release my tears. Spending some me time capturing some personal images and looking at possible print competition options for some of them, using the creative energy to offer some peace during this very chaotic time.

This post came with apprehension because I always hope to share valuable insight into specials, promotions and upcoming workshops, field trips and Safari's along with some housekeeping items. So for those who are reading looking for those tidbits, here you go. I am still offering until Monday Night any session booked "In Honor Of Mother" will receive special pricing for prints, and webshare images of selected images ordered. It could range from a little to a lot of savings, its up to you. We do not have to capture your images before Monday, we just need to schedule it.

Lost ----- The individual who purchased the Silent Auction item for "Climb The Vine" a certificate valued at over $1500.00 has not validated their certificate. We need to hear from you. Your first session needs to be captured before the end of June to take full advantage of this awesome certificate so don't let the time fly by get in touch with me.

I am finalizing my east coast trips so if you are planning to see me out there, awesome. I'll keep you in the loop with my travel plans.

Keep seeing the light.