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Let’s Run for Cancer!!

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:56:50 +0000

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!

Meet J Giles Photography at the Pier Park Bridal Show

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:48:18 +0000

J. Giles Photography is going to be at the Pier Park Bridal Show hosted by the Perfect Wedding Guide on Sunday, March 7, 2010! from 12pm until 4pm!

Location:

Pier Park

Panama City Beach, FL

Admission

FREE

Bridal Show Times

12 pm – 4pm

Giveaways!

J.Giles Photography is going to be giving away an Engagement Session and a Bridal Portrait Session!!

Engagement sessions worth $300!

Bridal Portrait sessions worth $300!

PLUS…

Door prizes from other bridal vendors will be given away

Check back for all J. Giles Photography’s event and bridal show dates! The J. Giles Photography team would love to meet you!

www.JGilesPhotography.com!

J Giles Photography is Published in Gulf Coast Bride’s Magazine!

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:08:11 +0000

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!

Enagaged! J Giles Photography wants to hear your story and you could win big!

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:52:44 +0000

Are you recently engaged?? Well this is the spot for you!! We want to hear how your prince charming popped the question. Now here is why we want to hear how that wonderful man put that ring on your finger, we are giving away an engagement session to the most unique story we hear! You will also receive with this engagement session a High Resolution DvD of Images and Two Mini Books to show off your pictures! There is one more surprise we are giving away for this contest, but you have to enter to find out what it is!!! We are also giving everyone who enters into the contest 10% off any package we offer. Submit all entries to Jessica@jgilesphotography.com

Your Name:

Your Fiance’s Name:

Phone Number:

The Story:

Wedding Date:

Deadline is March 28, 2010 and the winner will be announced March 31, 2010. Enter now!! This could be your lucky day!

A day in seaside with the Prueitt Family.

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:56:22 +0000

The rain held off enough on Sunday to get some lovely shots of the Pruiett Family. They had the cutest little girl that had the sweetest personality. She kept giving me handfuls of sand as a present and gave her mom and dad sandy kisses! Here are some of my favorite shots from the day.