JGiles Photography // Wedding Photography, Engagement Photography, Portrait Photography // Destin, Florida

Its Marathon Time! Well at least a year from now in Disney World!!! This will be my second marathon and I have a few people joining me this time. My little brother (who’s not so little anymore) will be running the full marathon with me and I have recruited my parents to run the half marathon.  I’m still working on recruiting my husband. Right now he wants to help cheer us on.

My first marathon was in January of 2005 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I ran with a group called Team in Training and we raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It was one of the most incredible experiences in my life to know that I was not only running 26.2 miles, but I was helping to save lives. This year I haven’t signed on with a group yet, but I want to make a donation and raise money for a cancer society.

The backstory behind why I choose to run for cancer starts a long time ago when I was ten years old. My grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer in his early sixties. It was devastating news to the whole family. He was part of the glue that held everyone together and  was the main provider for his family. After his diagnosis, he tried treatment after treatment, but the cancer continued to spread. When he died, I can honestly say it was the saddest day of my life. He was a such a strong, courageous,  wonderful man. It was unbelievably heartbreaking and I being only ten years old at the time had my heart broken for the first time. I think with the advances in technology everyday that people like my grandfather can beat cancer. Today I remember all the great things about this man. My grandfather built a successful 60 acre farm and a four bedroom house with his bare hands. He was a hard worker , but still took the time to take to pick berries and search for arrowheads. He used to tell me all these wild tales about our ancestors that I believed for many years to come. I still believe I am an indian princess to this day! My grandfather  still motivates me in so many ways, so to honor  him I RUN to find a cure!

Grab the new spring edition of Gulf Coast Bride’s Magazine. J Giles Photography is published in this wonderful new edition of the magazine, so grab a copy at your local Barnes and Noble and check out the latest on Destination Wedding in the Florida Panhandle. Also, check out J Giles Photography images in the Feature Resort Section. We are so excited and feel very blessed to be a part of this growing magazine that reaches so many brides across the United States. All I can say is God is good and continues to bless us at J Giles Photography!

TheKnot.com 

Yay! We are on TheKnot.com! I can’t believe it and its sooo exciting. I feel so unbelievably blessed to have come so far and be on such an amazing website for brides. Everyone from TheKnot.com Team have been wonderful to work with and continually exceeded my expectations.

Check out the link below to see our section.

J. Giles Photography – North Florida – Wedding Photographers

Alright…Alright…..maybe I am partial because this is my little angel. She is an absolute rascal and I have to chase her around the backyard and play tag to get any kind of shot, but to see any kid really have fun and get great pictures you have to come down to their level and have a little fun in the process!

I just signed up for the Gray Photography In-Camera Workshops!!! So super Excited that my cheeks hurt from smiling today!! If you want to checkout this awesome workshop, here is the link.
http://www.grayphotograph.com/#/photographyworkshopclasses/