Congratulations John and Neva!!

John and Neva, thanks for letting me share some special moments of your love! I know God will bless you and your lives together! Can't wait to share the rest of the photographs with you soon. Merry Christmas! -Linda

Christmas Photography Give-a-Way!!

Scott and I want to be Santa for one deserving family or individual this Christmas! Help us decide who! You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

We want to know who they are, and Dramatic Memories (Scott and I) want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $500 worth, to be exact. Whether it's canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in central Iowa. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well (e-mail and phone numbers please).

* You must e-mail us the full story to linda@DramaticMemories.com by December 22, 2009.

* The winner will be determined by Scott and Linda Rathje (Dramatic Memories).

The winner will be announced via e-mail and by a phone call on Christmas Eve -- get nominating! We can't wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving us the opportunity to open ours.

With love and Merry Christmas,

Linda Rathje, Dramatic Memories
www.DramaticMemories.com
515-460-5304

Michael and Friends!

What a fun time! You guys are so cool. I can't wait until you cut your first album. I would love to shoot your album cover! Thanks for the help holding the light when we were outside too, guys. Michael, look forward to showing you the rest soon. -linda

Lehmann Family!

Hey guys! Great to meet you all, even if we had to do a "studio session" instead of outside. It just always seems to be raining. You guys are a wonder family. It was a pleasure to do your family portraits. Can't wait to show you the rest next week! Cheers, Linda

big girl Grace!

Grace, you're getting so BIG! This was the last session of your "First Year Baby Plan" and it has been fun!! Here is short trip down Memory Lane. Hope to see you again soon! -Linda

Marcus!

Marcus, we really enjoyed doing your senior pictures. What a lovely night at the park. Your session went very smoothly. I only have one to show you now, but the others look very cool and I can't wait to show them to you. See you soon.

Dani!

We had the most beautiful night ever for Dani's senior shoot this week. You are so "lay-back", Dani, we love you! Your natural beauty shines through. Looking forward to showing you the rest of your images. Have you mom call for that appointment! -scott and linda

Grace!

What a classically beautiful face! Grace, it was a joy to take your senior portraits last night. I know you are an actress and musician and so I hope I was able to capture a bit of that for you. Looking forward to showing you the rest. Have a good Labor Day weekend! -linda