In January 2007 I took a photography lighting class where I made a good friend, Candace Alldredge. The kind of friend it seems like you've known forever because you can ramble on, giggle with and just totally relax and be yourself. We decided to attend WPPI in Las Vegas together in the next few weeks. I was so impressed with her ability to jump in with both feet and get her websites going. Then her blog. I was constantly saying let me know how it goes and then maybe if it works for you I will give it a try. We would talk on the phone and advise each other in our photographic endeavors. We talked about the fact that it was way past time for her to have her family portrait done! Her son Hayes was already 3 and they had not done a professional portrait yet. In October 2007 they found out that her husband Cory had cancer for the second time. We decided to take their family pictures before he even started treatment. What an honor to be able to document this beautiful family. The road was long and Candace and Cory were amazingly brave but Cory passed away April 29th. It has been over 5 weeks now and yet I still can't quit thinking about how much I learned from this sweet family. Candace thank you so much for sharing parts of your journey with me. I am starting my blog because you inspire me and encourage me to reach out of my comfort zone and achieve more. I could think of no better way to pay tribute to Cory than to put this slideshow together of your family. The first song is the one they shared their first dance to at their wedding.
I know the video is small, but it is all they allow on this site. I am looking for a different place to post it bigger, I will let you know when I find it.
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Hey girlie! I am proud of you, you got it up and I could pull it up! Yeah! Okay, so I know that I was strong when you showed me the slideshow the first time at my house, but let me tell you when I just watched it this time it caught me a little off gaurd and I totally lost it. My heart rotted (that is my new term for my heart you like?) and my face is wet with tears. You will love the blogging world it is therapy!
You are amazing and I love you to death! I am here for you whatever the road brings. You are such a good friend and blessing, who would have known we would have been so close from one crazy random trip first at Dave's seminar and then to Vegas. Go us!
Wow! what an amazing tribute! I love the Alldredges and like you have not been able to stop thinking about them. Thank you for the amazing pictures. I too have watched this with tears rolling down my cheeks. Candace is an amazing person and I look up to her as well. Welcome to the blogging world. Your blog will be one I frequent often!
That is so special! Thanks for sharing. I don't think Cory will ever be far from the minds of any who knows him.
Welcome to the blog world.
What a thoughtful tribute.I have been a friend of the Alldredge family for many years. While watching the slide show I had this overwhelming feeling that Cory only left Candace and Hayes and the rest of his family in body, and I know Candace has said that she feels Cory is with her always! I too had tears running down my face, What a strong and special bond their little family has! Great job on capturing it! I am a bit of an ameture photographer myself and will definately frequent your blog often. Welcome to the world of blogging!
Welcome to the blog world! Glad to finally "meet" you. Candace has talked about you a lot. I hear you do great work - the Alldredge's photos were amazing. Can't wait to see more of what you can do.
Welcome to blogging...I love it...
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