Growing up I did all the right photographs...yearly school photos, graduation photos, sports photos, etc. Getting ready to do my bribal photos was of course a whole different feeling. I wanted things to be perfect...of course :) My first con...versation with Thomas was actually over the phone because I live out of town. I sent him an email actually but what made me know I could rely on him was the fact he not only emailed me back but called me too! That was step one knowing I made a good decision. I also had friend use him at her wedding and she could not stop talking about how wonderful he was. Boy was she right. I felt comfortable to whole time and actually had fun smiling for hours taking my bridals. Thomas was so laid back, offered suggestions but also listened to me. He never once rushed me or made me feel like I was just one more client. There was even one time he stood on a trashcan to get an better angle for a picture I wanted....I'm so glad he didn't fall :)
Now for the amazing part. About 3 weeks earlier I was diagnosed with breast cancer so I probably was not the happiest I should have been on the day I was taking my bridals. However, when I told Thomas about my scares and what was going on he immediately started sharing his tough journey through cancer; and his success and triumph over cancer. The fact he would share his own personal story with a complete stranger, and a successful story at that, made me feel I could get through my journey and gave me hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I felt I made a forever friend the day I met Thomas face to face. Now for the next part: due to my diagnosis my fiancee and I decided to get married a little earlier with just close family since we already had the football field reserved (where I did my bridals). Thomas stayed!!!! He took pictures of our little impromptu wedding! I remember his exact words to this day: "I would be honored to stay." A complete stranger is "honored" to stay and work longer taking pictures of my wedding because he understood how much that day meant to me. Needless to say I did make a friend that day and Thomas has made it a point to send me emails every now and then letting me know the status on my pictures but more importantly he has continued to pray for me and offers his support. I never really thought I would ever meet a photographer who was not in it for the money, but I did and I thank God every day for putting Thomas in my life with such a great success story! Thomas is by far a great man, a great friend, but MOST importantly...a GREAT, AMAZING, WONDERFUL, AWESOME photographer. And to those of you who are wondering....every single one of my photos turned out great, so great to the point I have been spending the last month trying to pick which ones I want! Ahhh :)