Thursday, June 9, 2011

Puerto Vallarta- Hacienda San Angel

To celebrate our five year anniversary, Jared and I returned to our favorite location. This is where we spent our honeymoon and in my opinion it is the most romantic place on earth.
















Sunday, February 13, 2011

Christina's Bridals


It finally happened... My little sister got married. It has been a weekend full of every emotion possible. I have never been so happy for my little sis as I am right now. She is so in love and has married the man of her dreams. What more could I want for her?

About a month ago, I had the honor of shooting my sister's bridal portraits. I wanted them to be perfect and I put so much pressure on myself that I think I was more nervous on that photo shoot than any other! I am so pleased with the results and I know that we will both treasure the memory of this photo shoot for a lifetime. I love you Chris.









Sunday, February 14, 2010

Valerie

"Our house is a zoo!" is a phrase that I say a lot. There are days when I wonder, "What in the world was I thinking getting this many pets?" Since my husband Jared and I are waiting to have children, my pets are my family. It's a strange phenomenon, pets and their owners. They never offer words of encouragement, they simply tell you with a look. They don't tell you jokes, but they make you laugh harder than any comedian ever could. They don't buy you things, but they give you gifts that cannot be bought... loyalty, companionship and love. 

Each of my pets has their own story and that story has made them the way they are today. Aren't people the same way? We all have our own battle scars. Some physical. Some emotional. But each battle has shaped us into the person that we are today. There is one story that I would like to share with you. This is the story of my dog Valerie and how she has impacted my life.

Several months ago, my husband and I decided to find a play-mate for our dog Maggie. We had rescued Maggie about a year ago and although she was perfectly content the way things were, I knew she would love to have a friend to run and play with on a daily basis. So, the search began. I began looking at pet adoption sites online, and I came across and organization I had never heard of before. SAMM: Save A Mexican Mutt. At first I thought it was a joke! This couldn't be a real organization, could it? But as I read the stories, I began to cry. I learned that dogs that are "put down" in Mexico are usually drowned or electrocuted. This organization is set up to transport these dogs into no-kill shelters and find their forever homes here in the US. 

That's when I saw a picture of Valerie. The sweetest looking dog with the kindest eyes I've ever seen. I had to have her. We worked closely with the organization to set up her adoption. It was during this time that I heard about her background. She had been starved, tied to a tree for God-knows how long, and already had a litter of puppies that were nowhere to be found during her rescue. On top of that, her tail had been cut off at some point in her life. I can only imagine the pain she has endured. I was more intent on rescuing this dog than ever before. She deserved a safe home. Right before she made the trip up to Texas, we got some MORE sad news. During her exam the vet discovered that she had heartworm. I was devastated. I knew that treatment was very expensive, and we most likely couldn't cover the cost. 

Then I got my first piece of good news. SAMM offered to pay for the entire treatment for Valerie! I couldn't believe it! It was a significant sum of money and I wondered how they were able to cover the cost. It was then that I learned of another story that touched my heart. Several months prior to me finding Valerie on SAMM's website, a dear woman name Valerie died unexpectedly. She was one of SAMM's biggest supporters and gave tirelessly towards the organization. When she passed, the family asked that friends and family donate money to SAMM, an organization that represented her life's passion. It is only because of these donations that Valerie (named after this sweet woman) was rescued and treated for her disease. 

My husband and I have been taking care of Valerie for the past two months while she heals from her treatment and works her way back into normal activity. It has been exhausting but I am happy to say that this past Saturday was her final check-up! She is now returning slowly back to normal activities and will finally get to play with all of the memebers of the family the way she has longed to since her arrival. This sweet dog has taught me so many things. No matter what your story is, no matter the scars, there is always hope and we should always stay optimistic. Never pity yourself. Let yourself heal and then in time let yourself live life to its fullest. Your past does not have to define you. Life is better when shared, so surround yourself with friends and family. 

To those that donated to SAMM and to those that rescued Valerie, I want to thank you. She is a treasure to us and I assure you, she is safe and loved. Below I have included Valerie's before photo (the day she was rescued) and the most recent Whittenberg family photo. You will notice, she looks much healthier now... In fact maybe a little too "healthy!" We may be going on a diet soon! 

With love,
Lindsay








Sunday, December 6, 2009

Joely Poely



This little gum drop is just too cute for words!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

New Website has launched!

Ok, it's all set! Come check out the new look of Lindsay Whittenberg Photography!!!



Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Website is almost here!

I'm working out the last few kinks on my new website, so stay tuned! The new site will be:

www.lindsaywhittenbergphotography.com 

-Lindsay

Sunday, July 26, 2009

You're never too old to play with paper dolls...




I just had to post some of my most recent projects. They make me so happy! I actually used old vintage photographs from my own family to create these cute little ladies. Two are my mother, and one is actually me! Enjoy!


Monday, May 11, 2009

Alicia's Maternity Shoot

These are just a few of my favorite shots from Alicia's maternity shoot. What a beautiful family...




Sunday, February 1, 2009

Nikki's Urban Senior Shoot

I could not have asked for a better model! We spent the day at the Grapevine Railroad to capture some vintage shots. I love her green dress and how it jumps out at you! These are just a few of my favorites...