Happy Holidays from The Ponders!

This year has been an absolute whirlwind for our family! Our photography business kicked up SEVERAL notches (special THANKS to all of our clients and phenomenal models!). We published our first blog in the spring of this year, and since then, it has received over 3,000 views globally, in addition to a lot of great feedback! We developed a blue print for the second half of the year for our business, assigned tasks, and executed it exactly as planned. This blueprint also helped in mapping out plans for 2014. We rolled out our official logo, launched our website and online portfolio, and we raised the bar on our own creative offerings, in an effort to stretch us beyond what we "thought" we wanted to do; to help us determine our specific niche and really make some things happen as we go forward into the New Year.

On the home front, we witnessed both of our sons become champions this year! Our son, Sean played on a championship middle school basketball team earlier in the year, and they landed the title of Rutherford County Middle School Champions! Our son, Stefan played on a championship youth football team just this fall, where they were awarded two titles, Mid-State Youth Football League Champions and "Battle in Rocky Top" National Champions. We keep them busy, they keep us running, and they have constant goals that they are in pursuit of at all times.

This year did not come without its own set of challenges and circumstances, that tested both our faith and our ability to remain strong under pressure. Through life-changing infirmities plaguing our household in 2013, we continue to forge our way TOGETHER. We wouldn't have it any other way. 

About a month ago, we set out to take some fall family photos to create Christmas cards. It took two separate days of shooting, but we ended up with some images we really liked. This is US... the Ponder family. We are a hardworking, praying, loving family who have a great time together. We manage a growing business we are very proud of and we support every endeavor of our children, and we always will.
 

The Team at Photography by Sean Ponder is totally focused, armed with goals, and prepared to charge into the New Year at full throttle! We have some AMAZING shoots scheduled that are going to knock your socks off! In addition, by mid-year, we will introduce Mr. ADONIS 2014! Don't go ANYWHERE... The Team at Photography by Sean Ponder is just getting started!

As we wrap up this eventful year, we plan to simply relax and enjoy our family and friends for the remainder of this holiday season. We pray that you and your families have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year!

See you in 2014!

Angela

The Creative Director

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The Making of Champions!

This blog post is a little bit of a change from the norm, as the Team at Photography by Sean Ponder wanted to spotlight an outstanding local youth program, and in particular, a group of amazing young athletes, who achieved a perfect season record and who deserve to be recognized for their success. The LaVergne Wolverines Youth Football & Cheer program, located in LaVergne, Tennessee, recently celebrated the accomplishments of their CCC team for securing TWO championships, one of which is nationally recognized, within the 2013 season! 

In July 2013, in the city of LaVergne, a team was formed in the CCC division that would change the way people view the performance of small town athletes. Head coach, Adrian “AP” Parker, Sr. along with a host of assistant coaches, was determined to bring out the best in each player on his team mentally and physically. Coach Parker states, “Every now and then you just get a special group of kids. This was one of those groups and they lived up to the hype.” Everyone involved, the coaches, the players and the parents, made a commitment and devoted time and energy to building a strong team. The players put in a lot of hard work throughout the season, and in the end, every ounce of it paid off. 

Following an undefeated regular season and play-off record, the young athletes in the CCC division went on to win the Mid-State Youth Football League championship game against the Una Bears from Antioch, TN on November 9. Two weeks later, On November 24th, the young men did it again when they clinched the national championship division title against the Powerhouse Athletics from Charlotte, North Carolina, during the “Battle in Rocky Top” National Championships in Knoxville, TN. This annual competition draws some of the best teams from all over the United States to travel and compete. 
 

Congratulations to the LaVergne Wolverines CCC team and coaches on the two championship titles and the 17-0 season record! You deserve it! Looking forward to seeing what is in store for next season!
 

If you are interested in the LaVergne Wolverines Youth Football or Cheerleading program, visit their website at www.lavergneyouthfootball.org for more information.

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Until next time, be blessed!

Angela

The Creative Director

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