cgdickson photography

i heart her

2011-10-11T11:44:00.009-05:00

a few more from my afternoon with my youngest daughter...

Hands, Hers and Mine

2011-10-10T00:02:00.011-05:00

Raise Your Hands is this week's I Heart Faces theme. I took this photo of my daughter and I holding hands last week at the end of a photo session. Hands are so telling, so unique, and so individual. A mother's hands can be the source of comfort, encouragement, and love. I think that a child effortlessly memorizes her mama's hands. I could certainly recognize the hands of my sweet mom in an instant.

I hope my daughter will treasure this picture as much as I do.

More from this lovely day coming soon.

More hands images at I Heart Faces.

The Holiday Package!

2011-09-24T13:53:00.002-05:00

I'm very excited to announce my special Holiday Package for 2011. It is AWESOME! :) (If I do say so myself.)

The CG Dickson Photography Holiday Package includes
- a 16x20 print (This is BIG, and is going to look gorgeous over your mantel!)
- four 5x7 gift prints (that will be a perfect gift for grandparents.)
- 25 custom holiday cards (that your friends will want to display long after the holidays are over.)
AND
- your choice of 10 high resolution images on CD with a shared copyright for your personal printing and online sharing. (Gotta love that.)

Availability for October and November sessions is limited, so don't wait to get your name on my calendar!
(The Holiday Package does not include the session fee. Please see my website to learn about types of sessions and their pricing.)

Cuteness Factor = Bubbling Over

2011-07-09T11:13:00.014-05:00

I love this family, and it's not just because they have the most photogenic children. :) For family sessions I usually suggest picking a simple activity that the family enjoys doing together. It's a great opportunity for fun interactions and sweet candid shots. I love that this family chose bubbles. Perfect for them.

Scroll down for information on CG Dickson Photography's Summer Special!

SUMMER SPECIAL- don't miss this!

2011-06-29T11:53:00.006-05:00

CG Dickson Photography is offering significant savings for summer sessions! Book now for a July or August session date and you will receive one 11x14, two 5x7s, and 20 images on CD for only $300. (Session fees still apply.)

We will beat the heat with an early morning or evening session which just so happens to be when the light is most flattering anyway. :) Only 4 spots each month will be open for this Summer Special pricing so contact me now for availability.

Clair
dickson.cg@gmail.com
573-586-9116

Best Face!

2011-05-31T10:33:00.004-05:00

The I Heart Faces community has recently started sponsoring a "Best Face" challenge. Professional photographers and hobbyists share their favorite face photo taken during the month.

This face captured during my last family session was an easy favorite! Her expression is priceless. Love her determination!

(More of this little doll and her family coming soon.)

Wildflowers

2011-05-16T08:47:00.009-05:00

I love wildflowers. While a vase of roses is lovely, I get even more excited about a bouquet of wildflowers. And give me a family in a field of wildflowers... that is this photographer's heaven on earth.

I Heart Faces is celebrating "May flowers" this week. While we are still experiencing the "April rain" around here, I hope this will brighten up the place a bit.

Visit I Heart Faces for tons of gorgeous blooms or submit your own. :)

Hello! {Fort Campbell, KY Newborn Photographer}

2011-05-11T07:19:00.007-05:00

Things have certainly been... uh... quiet here on the photography blog. During the cold winter months when photo shoots are few and far between, I always have a "to do" list of busy work to keep me occupied. That list remains mostly untouched. :) Surgery with a one month recovery period was not on my list. (Boo!) Something I did that was on my list was take an online class specifically for natural light portraiture! (Hooray!)

I do have a sweet newborn session to share. Newborn shoots can be done in your own home using the natural light of a big window or door. At baby's home diapers and bottles are handy, surroundings are familiar and comforting, and it's easy to incorporate personal items into the photograph. In this session I photographed baby girl with a quilt her mother used as a wee one.

This perfect little bundle was 8 days new when we had our session. :)

Photographer's Favorites

2011-01-12T16:03:00.015-06:00

I want to thank all my clients from 2010 for your business! It always seems much more like pleasure than business with the wonderful families that I am able to meet and photograph. I thought I'd share my favorite image from each session that I did over the past year. In no particular order (other than I think they look nice this way,) these are the images that I saw and immediately fell in love with...

I'm looking forward to making many more favorites in 2011!

A Fun Surprise

2011-01-10T11:03:00.004-06:00

I entered this photo along with a story about one of my family's Christmas traditions in a holiday photo contest at ClickinMoms. CM is my favorite photography forum because it is a wonderful meeting place of helpful, generous, and inspiring ladies that all love photography. The group ranges from beginners to pros, so I recommend it to any mama with an interest in photography. Anyway, I was happy to find out this morning that I earned an Honorable Mention in the contest. You can visit the ClickinMom's blog to read about my tradition and see some gorgeous entries HERE.

Home Run

2011-01-02T18:23:00.008-06:00

This session was the last one of the fall season and it was a great note to end on. I love this family and how casual and fun they are. Just when I thought I'd come across the CUTEST image from their session, I would find another one. This family hit a home run! (Just check out their Holiday Card!)

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T09:02:00.002-06:00

May you all enjoy celebrating the beautiful things in your life this season!

Big and Beautiful

2010-12-09T05:39:00.000-06:00

No, this isn't a self-portrait post. (Sorry, I couldn't resist a plus-size reference.) This is a family with a love that grows with each new addition. You met the Little Prince a few days ago. Here he is with with the other royal subjects.

Little Prince

2010-12-06T05:32:00.001-06:00

In a home full of princesses, this little guy is going to get lots of love and attention. In my next post you will meet his 5 big sisters!

Baby Love

2010-12-03T09:19:00.004-06:00

This little sweetheart was 2 weeks old when I photographed her. <3

Four Generations

2010-11-29T07:04:00.006-06:00

This was a special session in that I got to photograph four generations of beautiful women. It was a treat to get a glimpse of their love and laughter!

Gratitude

2010-11-28T09:47:00.005-06:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving counting your blessings and eating delicious food. I believe I had more than my fair share of both-- blessings and food.

I wanted to share a quote with you that I have loved ever since I heard it a few years ago. It reminds me that when my attitude is one of gratitude, I need nothing more than I already have. It is being content with our lives and recognizing the blessings of Heaven that equate to happiness.

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.
--Melody Beattie

Now that I am almost done with orders, I will be sharing some family sessions (including two beautiful babies) soon! Enjoy the season!

Magic

2010-11-17T07:39:00.005-06:00

Oh how I LOVE this very first image! Combine the most darling brother/sister pair with a hint of sunlight through the trees and a well timed secret, and what do you get? A magical moment indeed! These two and their pretty mom and handsome dad made for a great session during the height of the fall colors this season.

The Family that Plays Together...

2010-11-05T12:04:00.011-05:00

The first family on my fall schedule was a delight to meet. We had a great afternoon at the park, and I loved that they were not shy to get their game on! What fun it was to capture them all kicking around the soccer ball together at the end of the session.

Here are several favorites, beginning with some high school senior portraits...

And I LOVE how their Holiday Card turned out!

Girl Power (I Heart Faces- Pink}

2010-10-25T08:18:00.004-05:00

I didn't want to let this week's I Heart Faces photo challenge pass me by. The theme is PINK in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. We women and girls have so much to celebrate and so much to fight for! I am soooo grateful for my mom, my sister, my daughters, my best friend and all the wonderful women who have touched my life! There is nothing quite like a true girlfriend that you can laugh and cry with and who loves you no matter what! So to celebrate these relationships, my picture is one of my 6 year old daughter walking her friend home after an afternoon of play. Girl power!

See more pink and be inspired!

"just a moment" {Fort Campbell, KY Teen Photographer}

2010-10-15T09:11:00.005-05:00

Youth is, after all, just a moment, but it is the moment, the spark, that you always carry in your heart. ~Raisa M. Gorbachev

Holiday Cards {Fort Campbell, KY Family Photography}

2010-10-07T17:07:00.006-05:00

Want to go for something a little unexpected this year? I love these gorgeous floral designs in yellow. When I saw them I thought they would be a perfect fit for many of the lovely nature setting portraits that I have done recently. So if you had your family portraits taken by me this year, or if you are on the books for Fall, consider getting these cards customized with your favorite photos from your session. The text may be altered as well. All cards come on the highest quality paper in 5x7 size and are printed on both front and back. Pricing for cards from CG Dickson Photography is $40 for a set of 24 cards with envelopes. I'll have a few more designs for the red and green crowd soon.

Isn't it Romantic? {Ft Campbell, KY and Clarksville, TN Engagement Photographer}

2010-10-01T14:14:00.010-05:00

Fall and romance go so well together, don't they? When the temperatures turn cooler and the leaves begin to change, I always fondly look back on the time I fell in love with my own sweetheart during a fall 13 years ago. I remember that on one of our dating excursions we had asked an older couple to take a picture of us in front of a perfectly picturesque fall landscape. Unfortunately, those pictures got lost before they ever got developed... or perhaps the stranger didn't fully click the shutter button... I'm not really sure what happened to those shots, but the memory remains.

I was glad to capture a few memories for this happy couple. As is often the case, these two wanted me to tell them what to do and how to pose. I gave just a little guidance and a lot more encouragement to do just what came naturally. I think it worked! I love the genuine exchanges of adoration that came through in these photos.

May this couple have many happy seasons ahead of them!

Mine {Ft Campbell Children's Photographer}

2010-09-21T20:54:00.014-05:00

All mine... Well, I do share them with my husband (especially late at night when they are bouncing off the walls and my own battery has lost its charge hours previously.)

I got smart this year and did photos of my own children before I was in the middle of Fall madness. I even went easy on myself and made the goal individual shots. (Fewer outfits to coordinate with each other!) And, I took them out in shifts... the boys in the morning and the girls in the evening. (Fewer personalities to keep entertained at once!) This wisdom with age thing might actually be working for me. :)

These are my favorites... (the children and the photos.)

And as much as I would have loved a photo of my lovelies together in this lovely field, it was not happening...

...but should be good for a laugh in a few years.

If you want me to photograph your children this fall, call me now! I have ONE opening left and it's in October.

Homework?

2010-09-13T16:02:00.006-05:00

So my little ones are back in the routine of school and that means that mama has a bit more time to... do homework? In the spirit of "back to school," Leah, from Go{4}Pro, gave her readers a homework assignment to share a silhouette photo. (Yes, I have to spellcheck that word every time.)

This photo truly was a homework assignment for me during an online class I took. It was one of those cases where not having ideal circumstances (a handy sunset before the deadline) compelled me to be creative and find an alternative silhouette (spellchecked) conducive environment. Aren't those the best learning moments anyway?

"Almost Five"
My little Faithy who can't quite stand completely still as she looks ahead to her future. :)

Join me for recess at Heather Ward's Lolly's Playground!

One Week Left for Early Booking Special!

2010-08-24T06:30:00.003-05:00

7 days left to save $25 on a Fall photo session! If you would like to get portraits taken by CG Dickson Photography during the months of September, October, or November, NOW is the time to schedule! Contact me before the end of August to take advantage of this offer.

Fall Special

2010-08-13T07:25:00.004-05:00

The busiest family photo season is just around the corner, and I have a special offer for those of you who book your appointments early!

Don't settle for last minute, good enough photos this year! Plan ahead to invest in something you will treasure and schedule your personalized family session with CG Dickson Photography.

What's the special?

Receive $25 off your setting fee when you book your appointment before the end of August. Sessions must take place during available dates in September, October, or November. Regular session fees are $75, but if you take advantage of this Fall Special you may reserve your spot on the calendar for only $50!

While this special is ideal for family photos, it may also be applied to high school senior, newborn, and engagement sessions.

Visit the website for session and collection pricing details.

A Beauty Among Beauty {Fort Campbell, KY Baby Photographer}

2010-08-04T14:28:00.002-05:00

I absolutely LOVE photographing a newborn in nature! You just can't beat two of God's most beautiful creations together-- a brand new life and a lovely peace of earth. As promised, here are a few more of the little doll I posted with her family yesterday.

Sigh...
a nap would be perfect right now!

Dreamy {Fort Campbell, KY Family Photographer}

2010-08-03T19:48:00.010-05:00

An adorable couple in love... a little boy with a big, charming smile... a tiny, sleepy princess... This family was a dream to photograph!

We hoped to avoid the heat with a very early morning romp in the park. The heat still found us, but these four looked fresh and happy the whole time. I, on the other hand, didn't fare as well. When I hopped in the car after the shoot, the rear view mirror revealed smears of mascara all around my eyes. (I better add sweat proof mascara to my shopping list.) But enough about my make-up, let me introduce this sweet family...

I promise more of the tiny princess coming soon...

P-P-P-Purple!

2010-07-27T07:33:00.007-05:00

Purple is "in" over at i heart faces.
My submission is this little sweetie celebrating her 7th birthday...

Post your own purple picture or simply peruse the palette.

Family of Four {Clarksville, TN Family Photographer}

2010-07-19T15:54:00.011-05:00

While vacationing in Utah I got the chance to do a very mini session with my pretty, baby sister and her crew. I'm a big fan of these kids and their daily adventures that my sister preserves so well on her blog. I am still waiting for the "I love Jane and Jack" t-shirts to come out. At least I now have a photo of all of them to brighten my home. I just need to print it. :)

What is my favorite color?

2010-05-24T00:59:00.007-05:00

Yellow! And this is one of my favorite little gals! (I have two daughters, so I could not simply say "favorite.")
For more happiness and sunshine visit this post at

I Heart Faces... and Flowers

2010-05-17T19:29:00.004-05:00

This week at i heart faces the game is to post a picture that has both a face and a flower or flowers in it. I thought of this photo of a one year old princess delighting in a tiny yellow bloom...

For lots of beautiful faces and flowers check out the submissions at

Let's Talk Crop

2010-05-16T19:52:00.000-05:00

Have you ever gone to your local Wal-mart (or wherever, nothing against Wal-mart in general, after all I'm there several times a week for milk, toilet paper, etc) to get a favorite photo enlarged and been extremely disappointed when you get your print developed and find that the bottom of baby's chin is cut off or some other equally tragic mishap has occured? You might wonder some of the things in your original photo are actually missing in the enlargement. The reason is cropping. Cropping is the act of trimming part of an image in order to make if fit a specific proportion. If you notice a difference between your original and your enlargement, it is because the two do not have the same height to width ratios (proportions.) And in the case that your image is fed into a machine that has no personal interest in what your enlargement looks like and lacks the ability to reason, your image has been cropped without regaurd to preserving its most significant parts. Bummer!

So, I'm going to teach you about cropping ratios and help you know how to get an enlargement that you will love as much as your original (and one that is not missing any significant body parts.)

My camera, and most of your cameras, take images that have a height to width ratio of 2:3. So a 4x6 print will include all of the visual information that my original image has. (Darn, math really was important! Remember how to reduce fractions? 4/6 divided by 2 is 2/3 and since 2/3 is the original proportion, we know that a 4x6 print is exactly compatible to the original image.) Are you with me so far?

The most common and drastic crop comes when taking a 2:3 image and cropping it to an 8x10. If a 2:3 ratio was maintained, a photo with a height of 8 inches would have a width of 12 inches. This particular crop is going to take two inches off of the short sides of the image.

A vertical example-

A horizontal example-

So, when you order a print, you must consider the change in the ratio and how that will effect your final image. When a client orders prints through me, I do all the considering for them. I make the adjustments that give the most pleasing image possible. Altough I try to allow enough room for variation in the original photo, there are times when a very tight shot will be less than great when it is altered. If this is the case, I notify the client about their order and offer an alternate size.

As for making your own prints, I'm pretty sure that most online lab services give you the option to adjust your crop before placing an order. (And if I remember right, so do those kiosks at Wal-mart.) You chose the size you want, then you see on the screen how the crop will look with the new proportions and you have the ability to move the cropping rectangle right, left, up and down to select the most flattering crop of your image. I highly recommend Mpix and this is a screen shot of what it's like to order with them...

You can see a thin red lined box over the image. I may move that box up to include the eniter head of the subject, choosing to trim the torso instead. In this case, I think the photo is actually improved by cropping some of the jacket and putting the focus more on the face.

But sometimes, there are those tight shots that are just perfect as they are and can stand NO cropping. That is when getting a custom made frame is worth the effort and the money. (Getting prints of all sizes is easy- it's getting the frames that can be a challenge.) Take for example my family picture from 2008. My BFF Janet took this photo for me and I LOVE it just the way it is. You see that my family fills the whole width of the frame.

Since I didn't want to exclude anyone (Paul) by cropping to an 11x14, I ordered a 12x18 (2:3) framed print. And here it hangs in all its glory...

I'm almost done talking croping. I promise, just one more note... As a photographer, I find that I tend to crop everything just so right before I click the shutter. It's natural for me to compose it exactly as I think it looks best, so I find that the images with the 2:3 ratio are usually my favorites. However, for the convenience of the customer and because 8x12 frames have not caught on yet, I do my best to remind myself to give a little "breathing room" in the original image so that if the need to crop at a different ratio arises, I can do it without sacrificing a significant part of the photo.

Happy Cropping!
or Happy Not Cropping!
(whatever the case may be)

Strawberry and Mint Chocolate Chip {Fort Campbell, KY Family Photographer}

2010-04-29T12:22:00.007-05:00

I've been wanting to photograph a family with little ones enjoying some ice cream and this darling family took me up on the idea. Darling... it's the perfect word to describe them, don't you think?

And, have you heard? Spring is the new Fall! You know have everyone gets fall pics- the colorful leaves, the mild temperatures, the fuzzy sweaters and so on. Well, if you ask me, Spring is giving Fall some stiff competition. I'm absolutely loving the spring photo sessions with cool breezes, soft sunshine, pretty blooms and the fresh, spring colors like this family wore.

Now, I'm off to enjoy an ice cream cone in the sunshine.

Why I Do This {Fort Campbell, KY Family Photographer}

2010-04-16T18:51:00.009-05:00

I think I am speaking for most photographers, and if not, then I will merely speak for myself. It is easy to get discouraged... to second guess my talent and skills... to wonder if the hours of study and practice are worth it. My experience with this family reminded me what an honor it is to be invited to capture realtionships for families other than my own. You know my tagline is "celebrating the beautiful things in life." It makes me so happy to partner with my clients and do just that. Sometimes seeing the blessings of family in black and white (or in this case, in color) really brings the meaning of life into perspective.

Spring Fever Special

2010-03-15T06:33:00.011-05:00

Goodbye, Winter.

Hello, Spring!

I love Spring. Being a spring chicken gets me a little extra attention in April. My husband and I celebrate 12 years of marriage this spring. I am thankful for the extra hour of daylight (as are my serotonin levels.) And Easter is my favorite holiday- and it's not just because of those Cadbury mini-eggs. I love to celebrate the resurrection of the Savior as the world renews itself with fresh rain and the budding of all things green.

This is a photo I took of our first snow this year. At the time, I thought we might not get much more than a few flakes. I was very wrong. Nevertheless, I am happy to say goodbye to winter's snow and hello to the April rain and May flowers.

So while I'm delirious with this spring fever, I have a really special offer for you. Before the end of this month (March,) schedule a Spring Session (must take place during April or May,) and I will add a complimentary 11x14 print to your purchased collection! I have just a handful of dates available during April and May, so call or email me soon to reserve your spot on the calendar. Remember, you must book the appointment before the end of March to be eligible for the Spring Fever Special.

Visit my website to learn about sessions and pricing.

Brand New {Clarksville, TN Newborn Photographer}

2010-03-05T08:29:00.007-06:00

I was excited to meet the new edition to this family. I kept finding myself holding my breath in hopes that I wouldn't disturb this sleeping beauty who was 11 days new. Her big brother wasn't very happy with me as I clearly invaded his space- a bedroom with a nice big window and great light. But I think he forgave me, because he did eventually show me the worms in his prized tacklebox. Here's the pretty baby and her sweet family.

This is a sample of the baby announcements that I am now offering. I love how the black and white photos look on this pretty pink card. (All names have been changed to protect the innocent- well, I didn't change my own name, but then perhaps I'm not the innocent.) I will have more announcments in both pink and blue to show you soon.

LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE

2010-03-02T07:25:00.006-06:00

One really fun little corner of the online photography world is the blog i heart faces. Readers are invited to share a photo that fits a weekly theme. I haven't played before, but who can resist "Hilarious Outtakes" week? What mom doesn't have a thousand outtakes? Those pre-holiday shoots never disappoint...at least not when it comes to off the wall expressions and incredibly akward poses. Oh the photos that don't make it onto the Christmas card!

Here are a few of my little darlings from this past holiday shoot.

And my littlest gave me a favorite photo during our session the previous year. It's a stretch to say it is "hilarious." Everytime I look at it I teeter back and forth between giggling and crying. I believe "pitifully adorable" describes it well.

Head on over to i heart faces' "Hilarious Outtakes" for some good laughs this week.

The Teen Scene {Clarksville, TN Senior Photographer}

2010-02-23T10:50:00.008-06:00

I hit the jackpot for good looking teen models when I took fall portraits for a home school organization. Here are a few from that pretty day. (Yes, I'm still backtracking, but up next are brand new photos of a brand new little person.)

Celebrating LOVE

2010-02-14T11:30:00.001-06:00

I hope everyone is happily celebrating the LOVES of their lives this weekend. My sweetheart and I enjoyed some take out Chinese food and a trip to the movie theater on Friday. Dear Dave gets extra brownie points for politely enduring "Dear John." Because he is such a good sport, my husband didn't hesitate to take me to this movie based on a book by one of my favorite authors, Nicholas Sparks. I give it 5 stars for romance, but I admit it was void of any thrilling, edge-of-your-seat adventure that a James Bond fan is accustomed to. Since this is not a blog about movie reviews, I shall get on with sharing a photo.

Stay tuned for a special offer for Spring photo sessions.

Backtracking {Oak Grove, KY Family Photographer}

2010-02-11T10:01:00.017-06:00

Remember when greens, yellows and oranges dominated the landscape? I know we are in the middle of some crazy snow right now, but I wanted to backtrack a few steps and post a few shots from a fun fall session. I enjoyed meeting this cute family on a pretty day at Billy Dunlop Park.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T12:35:00.004-06:00

Just wanted to share a photo from my most difficult photo shoot of the year. Yep, those are my children and boy did they make me work for that shot. :)

Merry Christmas to all my clients past and future!

Holiday Cards

2009-09-19T21:31:00.012-05:00

I'm excited to offer holiday cards this year. You may choose your favorite photo from your session to print as a personalized 5x7, one-sided, postcard style greeting card to send to family and friends.

Designs available are:

Country Christmas

Old World

Delightful Damask

2009 Holiday Card Prices-
$35 for each set of 20 cards, envelopes included

Downtown {Clarksville, TN Family Photographer}

2009-08-27T01:07:00.006-05:00

I was excited that this family wanted to take photos downtown where there are so many interesting buildings and nooks and crannies all within a few blocks. I love this cute and cooperative bunch. And it's always a joy when a photographer comes across a photo that almost takes her breath away...see last photo of dainty princess.

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

2009-08-18T13:39:00.005-05:00

For some time now, I have been familiar with and have greatly admired the work of this incredible charity, Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. I share the following information in hopes that someone will learn about this service and be able to use it or share it with someone who can. I am also happy to announce that I am now an affiliated photographer for NILMDTS.

The following is taken from the website and explains the mission of NILMDTS:

Pregnancy and birth are miraculous journeys. This amazing time of life is full of mystery, anticipation, joy, hope, and wonder. Feeling the powerful energy of birth and new life, watching as a new family is born unto each other. These things humble and amaze. These are the things that we celebrate when a baby is born.

But there is another aspect of pregnancy and birth. There is an unexpected place in this journey where some families may find themselves. When a baby dies, a world is turned upside down. There is confusion, sadness, fear, and uncertainty that cannot be explained. There is sorrow where there should have been joy. During this time, it might be impossible for families to know what they might need in order to heal in the future.

This is the place where the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation gently provides a helping hand and a healing heart. For families overcome by grief and pain, the idea of photographing their baby may not immediately occur to them. Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization. The soft, gentle heirloom photographs of these beautiful babies are an important part of the healing process. They allow families to honor and cherish their babies, and share the spirits of their lives.

The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation (NILMDTS) administers a network of almost 7,000 volunteer photographers in the United States and twenty-five countries. At a family's request, a NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer will come to your hospital or hospice location and conduct a sensitive and private portrait session. The portraits are then professionally retouched and presented to the families on an archival DVD or CD that can be used to print portraits of their cherished baby.

Our entire network of affiliated photographers graciously donate their time and talents to our families and we are proud to be able to offer our services at no cost. Your Donations are greatly needed and greatly appreciated.

Click here to watch a segment about NILMDTS from NBC's Today Show.

Sweet! {Fort Campbell, KY Family Photographer}

2009-08-13T00:18:00.007-05:00

The pleasant dispositions of these five children made my job as photographer a breeze. And as if they weren't already as sweet as they could be, we ended the session with lollipops. I love the romantic shot of Mom and Dad-- the capture of a brief moment when it was just them and the wind. It is one of my very favorite couple pictures! And the children's faces! Sigh... I love families.

Dark Haired Beauties

2009-07-26T18:40:00.013-05:00

Here's a sampling of a family of dark haired beauties that weren't afraid to brave the summer heat.

A Walk in the Park

2009-07-12T06:36:00.008-05:00

There's nothing like watching a brand new walker toddle through the park on a summer evening. (Okay, it was really, really hot, but it was fun.) I was happy to be able to photograph this growing family. Kenny, whom I think of as "my web guy," is the computer talent behind my website. He was so pleasant to work with and it was so exciting to watch my vision of the website become a reality at an affordable price. I highly recommend Kenny to anyone who needs a website designer. He lives nearby, but we did most of our correspondence online throughout the building process, so he could help you near or far.

Kenny Klein
Designs Made Possible,
www.designsmadepossible.com
designsmadepossible@gmail.com
931.338.8430

Irresistable

2009-07-07T08:19:00.008-05:00

The little guy in this family won me over instantly with his happy smile and that adorable blonde curl on top of his head. Every time I looked at him, I couldn't resist clicking the shutter. He was constantly smiling sweetly or doing something cute. The first picture is now one of my all-time favorite photos.
PS- Mom and Dad were a delight too!

Brown Eyed Girl {Clarksville, TN Senior Photographer}

2009-05-30T14:29:00.008-05:00

This pretty senior girl was fun to photograph and I appreciate that she and her mom humored me by pulling over here and there whenever a spot caught my eye. Speaking of eyes, don't you think brown eyes are terribly underrated?

Happy Birthday!

2009-04-25T12:33:00.008-05:00

This cute little miss was lots of fun to photograph for her 1st birthday.

I'd rather have dandelions...

2009-04-17T14:55:00.005-05:00

on my table than diamonds around my neck.

Redheads!

2009-03-19T07:28:00.007-05:00

What a way to start off the Spring season- a family of redheads! I've had my eye on this baby girl since she was born- that hair, those cheeks! Finally, my camera is satiated.

Senior! Senior! Senior! {Fort Campbell, KY Senior Photographer}

2009-03-10T14:39:00.010-05:00

2009 High School Seniors- Make your appointments now to get your senior portraits made before graduation. Go to my website for details on senior sessions.

A downtown photo shoot was the perfect spot for this spunky and beautiful senior girl. I love her glow!

Spring is in the Air (almost)

2009-02-18T05:52:00.006-06:00

Okay, so it's not quite Spring yet, but it's not too soon to reserve a time for a Spring photo session. Get your name on my books for March, April or May.

My family recently celebrated the baptism of my son Paul. My kids are learning that when they turn 8, they are obligated to dress up and give me at least 15 minutes of happy time. These are my two favorites of Paul...

So Excited to Announce My Website!

2009-01-24T12:07:00.004-06:00

The website for CG Dickson Photography is now up and running!!! Check it out for a more extensive look at my portfolio and for all the pricing and session details.

Keep visiting the blog for samples from my most recent sessions and to learn about any upcoming specials.

Kenneth Klein created this site for me and he was awesome! If you need a website designed, I highly recommend him. It doesn't even matter if you don't live close as we did most of our correspondence online. Here's his info:

Kenneth Klein
website creator
rewt.axs@gmail.com
931 338 8430

Until the New Year...

2008-12-12T10:31:00.005-06:00

These are my favorites from the last family session of the season. I'm thrilled that I caught a couple smiles from the littlest- though her pout was awfully cute too. Enjoy this gorgeous bunch and I look forward to scheduling for 2009!

The Little Darlings

2008-12-08T10:04:00.003-06:00

The little darlings who sometimes have to go to their rooms. :)

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts

2008-11-27T22:32:00.007-06:00

It was very cold outside, but here's a family with a sense of adventure. I was so impressed with the dad's enthusiasm as he sized up the scenery and shared his awesome eye for detail. I loved how the family laughed together and helped put smiles on each others faces.

Family at Play

2008-11-16T23:53:00.005-06:00

Here's an adorable family that chose to play in their backyard. They were so casual and easy-going, and I loved capturing their fun personalities.

Feelin' the Love

2008-11-06T07:01:00.005-06:00

While driving to Dover, TN for this photoshoot, the fall colors were overwhelmingly beautiful. Unfortunately, the spot we had picked out wasn't as colorful, but the family made up for that. I loved that the mom had some ideas of her own to try and there were so many sweet couple moments that it was almost like an engagement session. It's hard to decide what fits these pictures best- color, black and white or sepia? I'm leaning a little towards black and white.

First Fall Family

2008-10-29T12:17:00.006-05:00

This is the first fall family photo shoot I had this year. The funniest thing is that as we walked from place to place the older boy would exclaim, "This is fun!" I thought that maybe I should get him to put that in writing for future clients. He's right. It was fun. I enjoyed meeting this beautiful family and checking out the scenery at Dunbar Cave.