an eye opening day

well this isn't my regular kind of blog post... i'm not announcing some exciting promotion or images from a successful session...


i've had an interesting week to say the least regarding my own health.  yesterday i was in quite a bit of pain after having a biopsy on my leg.  sulking in my own pitiful moment i decided to have lunch with my hubby before i headed home to lay down and elevate my leg.


just before i reached my honey i received an unexpected phone call from the area coordinator for an organization called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.  she informed me of a family in need of my services.


immediately i forgot my own pain and my thoughts turned to this family that was dealing with so much more than a little pain on their leg.  this young couple had just given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, but their precious daughter had unexpectedly gone to be with Jesus.


as quickly as i could i hobbled my way up to the NICU at UT Hospital.  the moment i stepped into the family's room all my pains were forgotten.

i met the parents, grandparents, and other close relatives.  it was obvious this family was dealing with a lot of grief.  the grandmother was holding this precious baby girl and fighting back the tears.


i sat down and talked to the family for a few minutes, introducing myself and letting them know what to expect from me.  we soon began our own little portrait session, including all the family members and even hospital staff.


i feel so honored that i could be a small part in this family's day of both joy and grief.  the family was incredibly thankful and the nurses were so sweet and helpful.  i was able to capture some truly intimate images that this family will be able to treasure forever.


days like this really remind you of what's important in life.


suzanne brewer
{ b real photo }


p.s. - learn about Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep and help support them by visiting {here}

b real photo gives to east tennessee children’s hospital golf tournament

amazing things keep happening for us... we are so blessed to be able to give, give give!!!

have you heard about the 5th annual fall classic golf tournament to benefit east tennessee children's hospital pediatric intensive care unit?? well now you have!!!

the tournament will be held on thursday, october 1 at willow creek golf club in farragut.

not only is this event hosted by my wonderful employer (claris networks - trust me, your business needs their amazing IT solutions!)... but i am so excited to be donating $600 worth of gift certificates for this cause!!!

tournament registration and the driving range will open at 11am, and tee off is set for 1pm. the entry fee is $150 per golfer or $500 for a team of four and includes green fees, cart rental, range balls, gift bag, tournament t-shirt, luncheon, drink ticket and a chance to win great prizes (like our gift certificates!!).

to become a sponsor or register yourself or your team please visit {here}. you can also rsvp to the event on facebook {here}.

all proceeds will benefit children's hospital's pediatric intensive care unit. for more information, contact bill piper of claris networks at 865.545.5021 or email fallclassic@clarisnetworks.com.


p.s. - with all we have going on, please take part in helping these great causes... {pink saturday}, east tennessee's children's hospital golf tournament, and {images for a cure}


suzanne brewer
{ b real photo }

b real photo is participating in pink saturday! - knoxville event photography

we're at it again!!! this time we will be participating in pink saturday and we are so excited!!!

this is event is being put together by franklin square and will benefit the knoxville affiliate of susan g. komen for the cure and the cathy l. hodges memorial cancer foundation.

here are all the details:

(click on the image to see larger version)

not only will we be providing images of the event as part of our donation but we are also throwing in a {free} session from us for the drawing! you can get your name in the drawing by a donation of $20 or more.

in case you are not familiar with franklin square... the shops at franklin square are located at 9700 kingston pike in west knoxville.

we hope to see you september 19th... come do some shopping and enjoy food and events while giving to a great cause at the same time!!!

p.s. – we have so much going on that you must get caught up on!… learn how we are paying you {here} and find out how to get a free engagement session {here}

suzanne brewer

{ b real photo }

marie's senior portraits - maryville high school

so maryville has again become one of my favorite places to do our sessions.

this was one of the first places i photographed after the move to tennessee because my wonderful friend megan is from there and was kind enough to model for me.

in case you don't remember the session i'm speaking of, you can read the blog about that session {here}.


so here i was again... this time with marie... i can't believe it has been 10 months since i was here!!!

no worries though, i already had a few spots in mind i wanted to be sure to capture...



if you missed my first blog about marie's session you can catch up {here}.


over the past year i’ve been hearing about something called the "green belt" in maryville that was supposedly this pretty park that winds thru the town.

marie and her dad were kind enough to walk us there and it was sooooo beautiful!!! it almost made me wish we lived in maryville!!

the park really does wind thru a big part of the town. it has huge grassy areas, benches, walkways, a stream... it's just beautiful!

so we took advantage of the beauty and got more images there.


i had also asked marie to bring her violin. she had played up until her senior year. looking back on my senior pictures i knew she would one day treasure images that captured something that was a big part of her school years.

so fortunately we had the perfect place to get those violin shots.... a STAGE!!!! right there in the park!!!! oh it was wonderful. :)





so all in all the session was great. marie was a natural.

if you ever have the chance to meet her, or if you know her and have never seen it, have her show you the trick she can do with her eyebrows!!! hee hee.

thanks marie!!


p.s. - be sure to check out how you can get $ paid $ thru our referral program!! all the details are right --> here <--


suzanne brewer
{ b real photo }

b real photo is giving back - images for a cure

somewhere in the world, a woman dies of breast cancer every 68 seconds.

most of us know someone that has been touched by breast cancer. so i know the above statistic really hits home. when i came across a way we could do what we love (images) and be able to give to a great cause (breast cancer research) i was thrilled!...

soooooo... yes, we have yet another exciting announcement!!...


{b real photo} is participating in {images for a cure}. on october 11, 2009, many photographers from all over the country will unite our talents to contribute one day of session fees in support of breast cancer research. 100% of all session fees collected on this date will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. we are hopeful, that with your support we will find a cure in our lifetime.




so we're doing things a little different that day in anticipation that several of you will wish to participate! we will be offering 8 sessions - the 30-45 minute "mini sessions" for $50... that's $25 off our regular rate!

appointments are available at the following times: 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15, 5:00, and 5:45... first come, first serve! note that the entire $50 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®!


so you would like to participate?? here's how:

1. contact us immediately to schedule your appointment - email us: info@brealphoto.com; call or text: 865.765.9544
2. click the {donate} button below. we are asking $50 for the sessions but if you would like to give more feel free!
3. forward your confirmation email to us at info@brealphoto.com and we'll respond with confirmation of your appointment!

that's it! it's that simple!
with your help, we can raise $400 in one day!





for more information about The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® visit {here}


suzanne brewer
{ b real photo }

jacob & holly - clinton tennessee photography

so i'm finally catching up and even starting to get ahead!! i'm so excited... i even organized my file folders!! haha.

so just as i promised... two weeks later... more of my favorites from jacob & holly's session...






if you missed the first blog about this crazy couple you can read it {here}.





so sometimes i ask a couple to do something goofy and they act hesitant to do so, but when i asked jacob & holly to grab booties they went right for it!! it was so funny.





then i asked again, totally as a joke, and they both felt up some booty!! hahahaha. gotta love happily married couples. :)







p.s. - make sure you're up to date with our latest referral program that puts $money$ in your pockets!! check out the details {here}.


suzanne brewer
{ b real photo }

brides & grooms listen up! - wedding photography

so you're gettin' hitched? or you know someone tying the knot? well boy have we got a special bonus for you!!!!...



yup, we're giving away more stuff!!!!...

anyone that schedules their wedding with b real photo (and pays the deposit) no later than december 31, 2009 gets a {FREE} engagement session!!!!!

the great part about this (besides getting a free session of course) is that the engagement session gives us a chance to get to know each other and become comfortable together... making your big day's images even better!

and yes there's more!...

for those of you lovely couples that take advantage of this offer, we'll also provide cards for your wedding guests with the link to your wedding images. they'll be given a special code to enter when ordering prints and products from your wedding and you'll earn a percentage of the sale in the form of a discount with which you can then purchase additional photographs!

who knows, we may throw in some other goodies too! :)





contact us soon to secure your wedding date!!!


p.s. - make sure you're up to date with our latest referral program that puts $MONEY$ in your pocket!!! check the details {here}.


suzanne brewer
{ b real photo }

marie - knoxville area high school senior photography

yesterday we had the chance to photograph marie. she has just begun her senior year at maryville high school.

not only was she the cutest thing i think i've ever seen but she was super sweet. we got some amazing images, but as always i just have to post a couple for you to see!!




and yes, we should have more posted in a week or two!! :)


PS - be sure to check out how you can get $ paid $ thru our new referral program!!!! all the details are --> here <--


suzanne brewer
+ b real photo +

hiking with friends - knoxville area photography

so we had some friends come visit for the weekend and we decided to go hiking in Norris Dam State Park.

at first we checked out the dam, enjoyed the views, and learned about it's formation and purpose. we were typical tourists. haha.

















then we headed over to the barn and grist mill...







our original plan was to visit the museum to find out what trails were available but we noticed a 1.2 mile trail so we decided to head out on that lil adventure...



once we got a little deeper into the woods we discovered a whole bunch of trails and decided to take a few turns...





by this point we were feeling like we were still headed away from where we started but i talked everyone into keeping on the trail rather than turning back... and thankfully we were headed in that direction a few minutes later!




all in all our hike ended up being over FIVE MILES!!!! haha. by this point we were starving so we hit up our favorite lil' chinese buffet. it was a great day with friends, a great workout, and a time to enjoy God's creation.


suzanne brewer
+ b real photo +