tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11868607182893038092024-03-05T07:57:06.470-08:00eyefull photographyFamily, Wedding, Photography, Portraits, Based in Maricopa AZ, Serving: Maricopa, Chandler, Gilbert, Casa Grande, Ahwatukeeget an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-17384376621827574702013-07-02T08:09:00.001-07:002013-07-02T08:09:27.988-07:00Don't delete.Don't delete.get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-44259936433232389182011-09-22T13:59:00.000-07:002011-09-22T14:00:14.352-07:00NEW BLOG PAGE<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hey you guys! Check out my new blog site </span></strong><a href="http://www.eyefullphotography.net/"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">here.</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"> THANKS!!</span></strong>get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-28621797288462750532011-07-25T15:15:00.000-07:002011-09-22T13:59:52.599-07:00So you want to get married...Part 4: Tuxedos!You absolutely cannot plan your wedding without also considering what your man is going to wear on that day. What he wears is just as important as what you wear and giving it some thought and consideration will be worth it in the long run.<br />
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You can't really go wrong with a man in a nicely cut tuxedo or tailored suit. The tuxedo is always a classic. A good tuxedo is formal wear at its very best. Simple, elegant, and classic. Think 007, Cary Grant, and Sinatra. And military is always super fly!<br />
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Do you buy or rent your tuxedo? The best way to decide is to ask yourself whether or not you see yourself attending a lot of Black-Tie events in the future. If you see yourself in this position, buying a tuxedo is probably the best decision. A tuxedo that is purchased can be tailored to your specifications. This makes for a tux that will fit and look a whole lot better. On the other hand, if you don’t see yourself attending anything that requires a tuxedo, renting is your best choice. <br />
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Here are a few tips to keep in mind:<br />
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-Gray or white tuxedos are strictly wedding attire, whereas black tuxedos can be used for multiple events.<br />
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-Please keep the Cummerbunds in your high school prom photos and out of the wedding chapel~! Go with a vest. No Colors. Black or Silver, as they may be easier to coordinate with flower. Pattern or not, it’s your choice. Don’t forget the matching handkerchief.<br />
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-Either Bow ties or long ties are appropriate. I love a man in a sharp tie! Its both safe and classic; modern and sleek. <br />
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-Collared shirts please (that might go without saying). Even if your wedding is casual, say on the beach...stick with the collared shirt. <br />
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-If you go with a real bow tie, make sure you know how to tie it or have some one who knows how to be at your wedding. <br />
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-Tails are for conductors and penguins! <br />
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Sources: <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest.com</a>get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-41859542941496222732011-07-22T10:23:00.000-07:002011-07-22T10:23:02.140-07:00eyelets: new blog (to come)So I am a little bit of a dork and not technical at all.<br />
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I decided to add Wordpress as my new Blog...for many reasons. But when I set it up, I pointed my website address to the wordpress (which isn't up and running yet) so at some point today, is anyone puts in <a href="http://www.eyefullphotography.net/">www.eyefullphotography.net</a> what they are going to get is crickets....that's right...nada! <br />
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So I called and got it all sorted out but these things have to go in stages and in another 24 hours it should all be placed right. <br />
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Until then, just hang out here on <em>this</em> blog. Look at a few photos. Leave me some love (PLEASE! I'm not talking to myself am I?) Well maybe....that's okay too.<br />
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I am by no means a floral expert. But, there are so many really good florists around, choosing the one (florist) that is right for your wedding, will help to bring your vision to fruition. As a wedding photographer, I would say that there is no wrong way for flowers. Anything goes. You can choose bold colorful flowers, or dainty flowers...it all depends on what you want and your budget.<br />
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I love <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> and all of these photos came directly from there. Pinterest is a great place to help you define what you like and what you don't like.<br />
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Talk to recently married friends and family and use local resource guides Once you have a few options, call and make appointments to visit your choices. This is your opportunity to make sure the florist is someone you feel comfortable with. <br />
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During your appointment, ask lots of questions! This is your time to get to know the florist and determine if they will be able to adequately capture your vision. A few questions you might want to ask are:<br />
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2) how many other weddings they will be working on around your wedding date?<br />
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Also, ask if the wedding florist has done events at your venue before. And, if you are able, take some photos of your venue so they can see what they are working with.<br />
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<em>In-season</em> flowers can dramatically cut your flower costs, so before you get your heart set, ask your florist if there is another variety that will give you the same look and feel for what you had in mind. Maybe its the color of the flower that you like, or a certain texture of flower. Be flexible. And any florist worth their weight, should be able to help you figure out what types of flowers work best for your style and budget. <br />
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Don't wait too long to do this -- the best florists fill up fast! <br />
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If you are looking for something a bit different, brooch bouquets are so popular lately. Did you see that gorgeous one in the first set of photos? I would love to own one, just to have for my collection of pretty things. You can check etsy for brooch bouquets. I did a quick search and found several pages of vendors who specialize in them.<br />
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Designed by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150233301766443&set=a.437708096442.235747.274864261442&type=1&theater#!/pages/Missrubysue/274864261442">Miss Ruby Sue</a>, photo credit to <a href="http://heatherwilliams.zenfolio.com/">Innov8 Studio</a>.<br />
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This piece is gorgeous! It is made with several different feathers, flowers, and lace. I had hoped to get a photo of this in color so show you how brilliant Miss Ruby Sue is, but couldn't. So I hope you can use your imagination with this one. I am certain she would be able to do one in any color of your choice. I am going to just have one made, to keep and use as a photo prop. I am a bit biased, I love <em>anything</em> Miss Ruby Sue makes. <br />
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I had a thought of doing a quickie shoot with a watermelon. Good thing my girl likes watermelon.<br />
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NOTE: When you are photographing children and you want to use food, make sure to bring something they will like to eat and shoot fast! Before you know it, what they are eating may be gone.....<br />
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Every girl has worn them.<br />
Some have worn them against their will, but most others have relished the fact that you just feel prettier when you are in a pretty dress. And twirling is awful fun too!<br />
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Every girl has thought about getting married.<br />
Some won't (for many reason), but most will make that walk down the aisle. <br />
And what dress could make them feel more prettier. More glamorous. More like a princess than a wedding dress?<br />
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Months it takes to find the perfect one. I remember buying up every wedding magazine I could find, tearing out and carefully noting where I would be able to find that dress. I went to many gown show rooms and tried on so many beautiful dresses...I had a style in mind for what I wanted and that's what I went after.<br />
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There are so many dresses, colors, fabrics, textures, styles to choose from. The prospects are endless for todays bride. Since brides come in all different shapes, sizes, skin tones, so should dresses. And they do! Dresses come with different skirt styles (A lines, full) and different bodices (scooped, scallopped, straight, high necklines, low plunges). There are dresses with lace, dresses that are rouched, dresses with tufts, dresses that are straight....the combinations are endless.<br />
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Before you start trying on gowns , you need to confirm a few logistics: What time of year will the wedding take place? Where will the reception be? This will keep you from buying a dress that won't feel right on the day of (high neck with lots of lace for a outside garden wedding, a princess cut skirt for a reception in a small restaurant). But don't wait too long to begin shopping. It takes four to six months to have a dress made and fitted, sometimes longer for one with intricate handwork. If you start shopping eight to twelve months in advance, you won't feel rushed -- or encounter rush charges.<br />
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Its important to set a budget. Yes, the "B" word is back. If you do this you won't be likely to have your heart set on something that you can't afford. And just remember, if you go over budget in this area, you may have to cut back in another area.<br />
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Most bridal boutiques recquire an appointment. So making and keeping this appointment at the boutiques you want to look at is crucial. It would be helpful to arrive at your appointment with some examples of the kinds of dresses you are interested in. This way, the associate will be able to locate dresses that fit your style more quickly.<br />
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Decide on a silhouette. Know which type of gown will flatter your figure the best. Look at photos of each type. You can browse wedding website message boards and member profiles for photos of real women wearing gowns, rather than relying on professional photos of models wearing them. Here is a list of the 4 basic gown silhouettes:<br />
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<strong>Ball gowns</strong> have very full skirts and generally will look beautiful on any body type, theyvgenerally either have crinolines built in or a slip you must wear to support the shape of the gown. Be advised that this extra fabric can be heavy and bulky and will require extra care to wear. <br />
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<strong>A-lines</strong> usually have a fitted bodice with a skirt that flares gently from the waist to form an "A" shape. They generally work for everyone as well, and are a terrific choice for someone who would like to hide lower body flaws, but does not want a ball gown. A-lines are not as full as ball gowns. <br />
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<strong>Sheaths</strong> flatter women with slim, balanced figures. They shouldn't be worn by brides who dislike their figures. This gown will not hide any flaws. If you think your thighs or butt are too big, you'll be miserable in this type of dress. Don't try to pull it off because you found a gown you love in this style. You don't want to risk being uncomfortable or self conscious on your wedding day, or regretting your choice every time you look at wedding photos. <br />
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<strong>Empire waist gowns</strong> have a skirt that falls from just below the breasts. Although usually listed with various waistline types and not always considered a type of silhouette, they are a wonderful choice for a casual, non-formal wedding, or weddings in a tropical climate. They're usually made of light, flowing fabric. They're also excellent for pregnant brides, because they provide extra room in the waist, making them a comfortable choice. They also won't draw as much attention to the belly as a dress with a lower waistline would. <br />
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Make sure you are comfortable in the dress you choose. Lift your arms up over your heard, do a little jig...make sure you can move (and breath) in the dress. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Info taken from </span><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Wedding-Dress"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-small;">http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Wedding-Dress</span></a><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-small;">)</span><br />
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NOTE: Most stores require a deposit, with the remaining balance due when you pick up the dress!<br />
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Maybe a few someones (hint: a brides maid or two, mother, grandmother)...someone who knows your style and your taste and will give you an opinion based on that information. Your sales clerk will also be very helpful, they certainly should not want you walking down the aisle in a dress that is ill formed for your BUT your girlies are the ones who will know right away if you have "found the one."<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Next time: Grooms, Bridesmaids/Groomsmen, Flowers and gifts!</span>get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-14779850313608657852011-07-13T08:21:00.000-07:002011-07-13T08:21:56.265-07:00eyelets: Meet Damaris Mia of Damaris Mia Photography<em>What first drew me to Damaris Mia was the clarity and the "realness" of her photos. Are you following me when I saw "realness"? Her photos tell a story and draw you in. Each one. And I have to be honest, I want to photograph like her. That's what first attracted me. Second, her name! I have a daughter named Damaris and I just loved that they shared a name. I think the first thing I may have asked Damaris Mia was how she pronounced her name and where she was from that she was named "Damaris." (and on a side note, my BFF growing up has an older sister named Damaris too). Third, as I was reading blogs and looking at photos. It all stopped. And up popped a new Damaris Mia. She wrote a letter to herself and shared it with all of us. In it she explained her reasoning for dropping the pretense and starting over from scratch. That resonated so loudly with me because it mirrored what I was dealing with (and apparently what others are dealing with) that I knew that Damaris was the real deal. So here we go! Let's meet her.</em><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Introduce yourself and get the visitors “in” on your work!</b> <br />
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Hi :) I am Damaris of Damaris Mia Photography. I live in beautiful Orange County, CA with my husband and furkid named Nala. I’ve always been creative and into the arts but it wasn’t until May 2009 that I actually got into photography. I’ve been exposed to it my entire life because of my dad (who took his camera everywhere) but really didn’t show interest in photography until late 2008. I purchased my very first dSLR camera in May 2009 and have been shooting ever since!</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love your work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LOVE it…which is why I look at it often.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How did you get started in the photography business, and when?</b><br />
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I got into photography in May 2009. In the beginning, I saw photography as a way to make some quick and easy money. However, the more I learned, the more I realized that it wasn’t so quick and easy. I jumped full force and did whatever I could to get my name out there. But over time, I came to realize that photography is so much more than making money. Many people have this misunderstanding of the photography business. I know I did. I have since taken a step back to think about where I want to go with my photography. I want to take it in a different direction than the direction I’ve been going. I can’t say where that will be just yet. You will have to follow me on my blog to find out :)</div><br />
<em>Im excited to see what you have in mind. I bet all of your fans are as well.</em><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3)When was the first magic moment that you knew you wanted to be a photographer?</b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I was drawn to nature photography when I first started out. In May 2009, I took a trip to Hawaii and knew then that this is what I wanted to do. There was something about capturing God’s creation on camera and being able to enjoy it later, long after I left the island. There was this peacefulness of shooting nature that I was really drawn to. </div><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4)When did you make it a full time thing?</b><br />
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I still haven’t made it a full-time thing. Right now, my photography is being taken in a new direction and am not ready to make it a full-time thing. I also work full-time at a different job. But if I’m being honest, I like it this way. And maybe that’s because I love the job I have right now. But photography will always be a passion of mine.</div><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5931887137/" title="Damaris Mia11 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Damaris Mia11" height="559" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5931887137_23d6b4be33_b.jpg" width="826" /></a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5)And I have to ask, because it’s a question that people are asking themselves anyway, what do you shoot with and what is your favorite lens?</b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I shoot with a Canon 7D and one of my favorite lenses to shoot with is the 35mm.<br />
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<em>Me too! Though I don't have the 35mm...but its on my list...somewhere!</em></div><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5932441492/" title="Damaris Mia03 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Damaris Mia03" height="560" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5932441492_b33ec4bf65_b.jpg" width="826" /></a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">6)Describe your style. </b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Fun. Modern. Fresh. Clean. Classic.<br />
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<em>I would definitely describe your work in that way. It is so very attractive. And I love it.</em></div><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is something that you are still learning?</b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I’m still learning everything! Haha. I can’t say that I fully understand one specific thing. I think there is just so much out there to learn. I thought I fully knew my camera and come to find out until I came across some cool and interesting tips! But really, I’m still learning everything. </div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><em>I am quite certain that I don't use half of the functions that my camera is capable of. As of late, I have just been getting outside (or inside...its just so darn hot here) and taking pictures of the same thing, over and over, changing my setting, changing my position, changing the lighting, with the hopes that I can see what this camera is capable of what I can make it do when I know how to use all its functions.</em></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">9)What is the one thing that you LOVE LOVE about what you do?</b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">This is hard because there are so many things I love about what I do. But I would probably say documenting and capturing those moments that would only be just a memory if not captured by a photographer. Also, I love creating art.</div><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5931886225/" title="Damaris Mia15 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Damaris Mia15" height="560" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5931886225_e835e40bf5_b.jpg" width="826" /></a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">11) When you have nothing scheduled, where are we most likely to find you?</b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Playing soccer, at Disneyland, at home watching Netflix, hanging out with my husband and family, at the beach, hiking, or shooting for fun.<br />
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<em>When we lived in CA I had Disneyland passes. Honestly that is one thing I miss so much. Arizona just doesn't have anything near like it. I am trying to come back to Cali and back to my passes!</em><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">12)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a photographer, I look to others, their work, their business model, who they seem to be as a person as viewed through their blogs or FB posts; if I look to you, who are YOU looking to?</b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">When I first started out, I followed <a href="http://www.jasminestar.com/">Jasmine Star</a> like crazy. Not so much now though. But I do like to check her work from time to time. I love Lara Casey (she’s not a photographer but the editor for <a href="http://www.swsmag.net/">Southern Weddings Magazine</a>). I admire <a href="http://www.mikecolon.com/">Mike Colon</a> (a photographer out here in Newport Beach, CA). I’ve simmered down looking at other photographers because I wanted to develop my own style and not beat myself up for not being at their level. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5931886281/" title="Damaris Mia08 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Damaris Mia08" height="826" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5931886281_cd9e9bb3d7_b.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">13)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coke or Pepsi?</b> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Dr. Pepper. Haha. But if I had to choose between the two, it would be Pepsi.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><em>You know what? I just discovered Cherry Dr. Pepper....its is YUMMY!</em></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">14)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knowing what you know now, what is something you would have done differently when you first started out?</b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I would have slowed down and focus on my art rather than try to get my name out there. It’s not a popularity contest but I didn’t see it that way when I first started out.</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">15)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something that I would like to know is, if ever, at any point in your career, have you thought about quitting, or doubted yourself, or hit a wall and wondered how to get over it? If so, can you give a little background? How did you overcome that hurdle?</b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I felt like quitting so many times. This all stemmed from being envious of other photographers in my area. I wasn’t envious of their work. I was envious because it seemed like they were always getting clients and I wasn’t. It was a really low point for me because I really beat myself for it. I almost put my camera away in the box. But I overcame that by taking a step back and reevaluating what I wanted out of photography and what I wanted out of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5932441894/" title="Damaris Mia09 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Damaris Mia09" height="559" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6001/5932441894_96f59d5ac4_b.jpg" width="826" /></a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">16)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who are YOU, other than a photographer?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I am a lover of Christ and a doting wife. I’m a momma to Nala, my furkid. I’m a family person. I love to eat. I’m a tomboy who isn’t afraid of heels. I’m a shoe addict. I’m athletic and competitive. I’m a lover of life.</div><br />
<em>Yay, I think I found that out early on reading blogs. I am so amazed at how God has drawn me towards other Christian photographers before I knew they were Christians. People like you and Arden Prucha, Style Image Studios, so many that I have had the privilege of 'interviewing."</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5931886675/" title="Damaris Mia05 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Damaris Mia05" height="559" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6011/5931886675_94cd2d7be3_b.jpg" width="826" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I have a ridiculous obsession with buying high heels. I have heels that I’ve never even worn. It’s bad. And they’re not the easiest shoes to walk in either. I like the 5-inch heels because I’m short (5’3”.. hubby is 6’1”)</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Oh goodness, I don’t think I’m the right person to answer this. For me it’s just been putting myself out there on the internet and word of mouth. I’ve never paid for any type of advertising. It’s worked so far :)</div><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5932442426/" title="Damaris Mia06 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Damaris Mia06" height="559" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/5932442426_f87f1a5452_b.jpg" width="826" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong>19)</strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What is the one piece of advice you could give that could be invaluable to someone starting out?</b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I don’t know if I can give just one, haha. First and foremost, I really and truly believe that one should practice, practice, practice. Like, REALLY learn your camera. Learn all the things you can do. And I don’t think you can learn all that just by reading a manual or watching videos online. You NEED to go out and shoot. Go practice what you’ve learned. You will make mistakes and lots of them. But you won’t learn unless you make those mistakes. You won’t grow if you’re idle so always try new things out. It’s a learning and growing process. Also, don’t try to be like someone else. You will most likely end up disappointed. Don’t try to imitate other photographers. Be yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5931887303/" title="Damaris Mia12 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Damaris Mia12" height="559" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/5931887303_1fef6f35d6_b.jpg" width="826" /></a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">20) Lastly, what is one word in the English dictionary that describes you?</b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Scattered? Haha. In a good way though ;)</div><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5931887433/" title="Damaris Mia17 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Damaris Mia17" height="533" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5931887433_9e4522476c_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Where can people find you, like you, and love you just as I do?</div><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">blog</b>: <a href="http://www.damarismia.net/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.damarismia.net/</span></a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Facebook</b>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photography.damarismia"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.facebook.com/photography.damarismia</span></a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Twitter</b>: <a href="http://twitter.com/damaris_mia"><span style="color: blue;">http://twitter.com/damaris_mia</span></a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">eye</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">color</b>: Hazel/Green<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Blood type</b>: Beats me! That’s bad, huh?<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">and favorite food</b>: Romanian and Asian food.<br />
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</div>get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-28261139696872119022011-07-12T13:53:00.000-07:002011-07-12T14:05:18.203-07:00So you decided to get married: Part 2...Wedding ShoesI don't know if I should admit this or not...but Im really not much of a shoe girl. I have shoes because I don't want my feet to get dirty. But when it comes to picking them out, its kind of a "as needed basis." If I need a pair of sandals, I go and look for a pair of sandals. If I need tennis shoes (if you remember my tennis shoe debaucle <a href="http://eyefullphotography.blogspot.com/2011/01/eyelets-me-and-tennis-shoes.html">here</a>, <a href="http://eyefullphotography.blogspot.com/2011/03/eyelets-me-and-tennis-shoes-part-ii.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://eyefullphotography.blogspot.com/2011/03/eyelets-me-and-tennis-shoes-part-end.html">here</a>) then I go out and find some. But I know there are some people for whom shoes are an obsession! And that's cool. Shoes can definitely make or break an outfit.<br />
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On your wedding day, shoes are just as important! Maybe even more so. As a wedding photographer, I love to see shoes that push the limit and are outside of the box in terms of colors and style. They tell me a little bit about your personality...hmmm, will your rock some cute flats, or go all out with the embellished stilleto's? Its all about personal taste, what you like, and most importantly, what you will feel comfortable in.<br />
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What comes first? The dress or the shoes? Well, for my purposes, I am posting shoes first? Why? Because in my search on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>, I found some smoking hot shoes, that just might make me turn into a shoe kinda girl after all!<br />
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Traditional wedding shoes are usually white, satin and medium or high heel. That’s usually because most wedding dresses are white, long and of a satin-like material. But you might want to do things differently...just because the majority go with the white dress and white shoes does not mean you have to. And as a photographer, if you choose to sport a pair of blue high heeled stilletos, more power to you! Check out these styles!<br />
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Certain details require your <i>personal</i> attention, so don’t leave it to others. You spend so much time perfecting your wedding dress, you must spend at least a quarter of that time deciding your wedding shoes.<br />
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Go ahead, start the beginning of your new life as a married girl with the best pair of shoes that you can buy. All eyes will be riveted on you when you make your grand entrance and when you are confident in what you are wearing you will have the courage to move on and walk confidently along the aisle. <br />
(In fact, that cute pair of pink bedazzled keds? One of my brides wore those as she walked down the aisle! These shoes were all her and she worked the look all the way to her groom!)<br />
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Generally brides wear white shoes but you don't have to. Subtle and elegant colors will only enhance your outfit. Ivory colored shoes are a great option. Or blue, red and pink. The choice for wedding shoes is one and many and you can choose between silver stilettos, white wedges or flip flops. <br />
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I found a few pair of shoes that I am like "Yes, I want to rock that look." Haha! Maybe I should get married again. Or maybe, I can just buy the darn things and rock the look with my camera photographing your wedding! Or...just maybe...Im wearing them as I type this article...;)<br />
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Everybody will be looking at you; your dress, your hair, your make up, your accessories and your shoes. Your shoes can be both comfortable and fashionable, but only push the fashion in as much as you can bare it. If you can't rock the shoes with confidence, choose another pair that you can! <br />
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And don't forget about your best girls standing next to you at the front. They want to rock a look too...<br />
So go out there, and find yourself a pair of shoes for your wedding day!<br />
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Oh and lest I forget...men's shoes are equally important as the bridal shoes. The same rules apply though. Work the shoes, but feel comfortable and confident while you're doing it!~<br />
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vendors/highlights: <a href="http://ecrater.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">ecrater.com</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Style Me Pretty</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.ninashoes.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Nina Shoes</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://weddingiluv.tumblr.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Weddingiluv</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.citified.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Citified</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.stephaniefayblog.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">StephanieFay</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.lightinthebox.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Light in the Box</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.zappos.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Zappos</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.katespade.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Kate Spade</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.dsw.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">DSW</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, Hey Lady, </span><a href="http://www.shop.nordstrom.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Nordstrom</span></a><br />
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mens shoes: <a href="http://www.berdorfgoodman.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">BergdorfGoodman</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.gucci.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Gucci</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, Dies Van Noten, </span><a href="http://www.burburry.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Burburry</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.prada.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Prada</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;">, </span><a href="http://www.calvinklein.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Calvin Klein</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So you have finally decided to make the jump and get married! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I remember when I got engaged and started planning my wedding...oh so many years ago. It was exciting, overwhelmings, lots of discussions and planning. It was like having a second job. Every weekend we were going out to do <em>something</em> wedding related. Wedding have come a looong way since then. Honestly, if I were to get married today my wedding would look so different than it did (clear my throat) years ago :D. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am loving </span><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pinterest</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">. Have you checked it out? It is a great place to find inspiration and ideas on a variety of endeavors, from house decorating, crafts, food, and YES Weddings!! You "pin" and "repin" your favorites to your own boards and then you can go back and review them, move them around, or whatever. It has been helping me to find my style, my likes and dislikes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you haven't already, choosing your wedding rings can be an amazing activity. It gives you both a chance to talk about what you like what you don't like and the style you like. This might be one of the first indicators of how your wedding and reception will proceed, your decorating styles and your tastes from food to bow ties! Wedding rings range from a few hundred dollars to many thousands of dollars. So its good to set your budget early to make sure that you don't go over when you are out shopping. There are so many different styles to choose from. Below are just a few that I found on Pinterest in preparation for this article.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You can go sleek and classic with simple wedding bands, or do something bold. Its all up to you. The couple. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The next step in planning your wedding, would be securing your venues for both the church and the reception site and also your photographer. As an Arizona portrait and wedding photographer, of course I would LOVE for you to choose me to photograph capture your day. Realistically, your photography budget may be between 20-30% of your entire budget, so when you spend that much money for one vendor, you want to make sure you choose someone who you get along with, who you like as a person, and whose <strong>style of photography best reflects what you want</strong>. That's right, I said "style". Photographers are not cookie cutters. We all have different ways of approaching our craft, from equipment to editing. Once you view some wedding photographers websites and blogsites on line, make sure that you speak to them, if not in person, at least on the telephone. That will tell you a lot about personality and vision toward wedding photography, and whether or not you think you can get along with them for the next 6-9 months as you plan your wedding~! Here are a few basic questions you might want to keep in mind when discussing your photography needs:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1) How long have you been in business?</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2) How many weddings have you photographed?</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2) Can I see photos of the weddings? Both candid and posed?</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3) Do you have any referrals that I can call?</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4) What is your approach toward wedding photography and protratiture?</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5) What is your turn around time for photos?</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6) What is your backup plan?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #e69138;">VENUES:</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Whether you choose an indoor venue, an outside venue, or something inbetween, the <em>details</em> will help what make your wedding day wonderful. Choose a competent and established wedding planner to help you plan your day. <em><span style="font-size: x-small;">(In the weeks to come, I will be interviewing wedding planners in the Phoenix area or their business and their vision when helping a bride plan their wedding).</span></em> Wedding planners that I have followed through FB, <a href="http://www.blueprintaffairs.com/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Blueprint Affairs, LLC</span></a> or <a href="http://karendoanevents.com/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Karen Doan Events</span></a> do an absolutely gorgeous job of planning events from start to finish. Check out these cool wedding venues. Some are elaborate and some are simple backyards, but its the details that make it special don't you think?</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5928118330/" title="Reception by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Reception" height="787" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6028/5928118330_8846cd2151_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As you can see, though each venue is different, the use of light, both natural and articifical, coupled with tiny details and special touches create the ambience on your wedding day. If you are a country girl, you might choose a barn wedding and have details that reflect your love of country. If you want a more traditional wedding, glass and china, might be what you decide will make your day special. Even if you are having an english style of wedding...all of these will play into WHERE you have your wedding and the TIME of your event. But, whatever you decide, make sure it reflects you...You and your fiancee. THAT is what will make your day special and memorable. If you are looking for someone to help you fine tune details with creative flair, contact <a href="http://www.creativeoccasions.com/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Creative Occasions</span></a>, they specialize in taking your vision and making it reality with colors and creativity! </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5928648268/" title="reception decorating by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="reception decorating" height="561" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/5928648268_30c03f56fe_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Vendors: </span><a href="http://marcusdesigninc.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">marcusdesigninc.blogspot.com</span></a>, <a href="http://i01.i.aliimg.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">i01.i.aliimg.com</span></a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkarendoanevents.com%2F&h=wAQDqOKoN"><span style="color: #e69138;">Karen Doan Events,</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span><a href="http://www.blueprintaffairs.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Blue Print Affairs,</span></a><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span><a href="http://www.creativeoccasions.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Creative Occasions</span></a>, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/"><span style="color: #e69138;">Style Me Pretty</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Up next</span><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #e69138;">?</span> Flowers, wedding dresses, shoes, hair, grooms tuxes, bridesmaids/grooms men and gifts!!</span>get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-80756762974191996762011-07-08T12:29:00.000-07:002011-07-08T12:36:27.339-07:00eyelets: Price GuidesAs a Arizona portrait and wedding photographer, I really want to try keep up on the trends in the photographey business. That does not just mean that I want to stay sharp skill wise, but also I want to stay on top of things with my product and media management.<br />
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This project has been a labor of love. It all started with a conversation I had with another photographer about making automated price guides. When I priced them through a another company, I couldn't afford it. But then I remembered that I had some templates that I had purchased from <a href="http://www.thealbumcafe.com/">The Album Cafe</a> and I thought that I might be able to make my own automated price guides using the templates and <a href="http://www.issuu.com/">Issuu.</a> You can see the automated portraited price guide<a href="http://issuu.com/Dawniele/docs/portraitguide"> here</a> and the wedding guide <a href="http://issuu.com/Dawniele/docs/wedding_book_powerpoint">here</a>. <br />
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I really wanted to have the guides printed.<br />
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Again, what I thought would be an easy endeavor turned out to be more difficult.<br />
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I figured out a way that I could take panels from the auto guide and put them onto a 4 panel front/back card. However, the company kept sending it back to me because my dimensions were off! ACH! About 10 tries later, I finally got it.<br />
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I had them printed and I cannot wait to start giving these out to clients.<br />
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<span data-jsid="text">I am so excited! They are 4 panel, 4x4.5 accordian cards. They look fabulous!!</span><br />
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Digitally printed on standard paper....the texture and feel of these are amazing. They come in batches of 25...so I have 25 of each style. And when those are done, I will get 25 more. This is how you build a business people! Little bit at a time! :D<br />
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I am looking forward to increasing my boutique style with custom bags and boxes. From start to finish, you will have a wonderful experience with this studio!get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-11581296992186985402011-07-07T11:44:00.000-07:002011-07-07T11:44:55.224-07:00eyefull photography- Happy Birthday!Why did I become a photographer? Well one of FOUR reasons...this reason being #2.<br />
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On May 27, 2011, I gave birth to my second daughter. I actually went into labor the night before and delivered Grace early on the 27th. I am in awe of how quickly time has flown by and how much she has changed since she was born. <br />
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Some of Grace's best attributes are her sense of humor, she is quite talkative, she is fiercely loyal, and she has a great big heart full of love. She is an amazing girl and I am thankful for her <em>(always).</em>get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-89645100084738224162011-07-06T11:09:00.000-07:002011-07-06T11:09:15.329-07:00And the winner is.....<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">The winner for all of these prizes is entry #2!!</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The number was chosen using random.org.</span></div><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Mmmanduh said...</span> <br />
"Omg Omg Omg! Went to Missing Pieces Studios, added them to my circle and they have a BATMAN necklace. I am seriously buying it right now. I am not kidding! lol my name on etsy is mmmanduh. "<br />
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Mmmanduh you have 48 hours to contact me at dawniele@eyefullphotography.net to claim your prize! Please send me your address and your email address so I can pass it along to the participating vendors!~<br />
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Thanks to everyone....get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-21744594723893331982011-07-06T07:51:00.000-07:002011-07-06T07:51:37.990-07:00contest updates<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">The contest is now CLOSED. Winner announced shortly~</span></strong></div><br />
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Yep! I've done it. I've gone and decided to hold a contest of my own. A few months ago, I won a contest and I was so excited to receive the goodies. I hope that you will be too.<br />
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I was able to get some fantastic people to join in with me on this contest! I am so thankful for the vendors that have agreed to participate. Fun Fun!<br />
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I am so excited about the lineup of vendors for this giveaway. <br />
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1) From <strong><a href="http://www.eyefullphotography.net/">eyefull photography!</a></strong> YOU can win a mini session, 45min-1 hour, for FREE. That's right! For FREE. This is the last one I will giveaway for awhile, so get in on this stat!!<br />
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2) I can't help it. I absolutely love love love me some <strong>Miss Ruby Sue.</strong> She is an amazing designer that puts together incredible headbands and hats, creations...love it. Check out some of what she has right now, but keep reading for YOUR chance to win a gift certificate for one of her remarkable creations. You soooo don't have to be a photographer to appreciate these items. Anyone can win. I won one a few months ago and I put it on my girls all the time. Photographer or not, you've got to have one of these. No daughters? Only sons? Well maybe you can gift it to a beautiful girl in your life. <br />
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Miss Ruby Sue has agreed to give a $50 gift certificate to her etsy store~! If you haven't seen any of her creations, look below at this head band in a contest that I won from MissRubySue. Go on over to her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Missrubysue/274864261442">FB page here</a> and like it.<br />
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3) My dear friend Kim Johnson, also has an etsy shop, called <strong>KM Designs</strong>. She not only makes beautiful jewelry, but she also makes photographic equipment and has agreed to give away a CUSTOM MADE camera bag insert. This is a $45 value. The winner will contact Kim and let her know how you want it made...that'sit! It is custom made to order. Here is her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kmdesigns09">etsy page</a> Like Kim's FB page, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/K-M-Designs-wwwkmdesigns09etsycom/135053889883974">K & M Designs</a>, let her know that eyefull photography sent you!<br />
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4) One dear lady I know is a stylist for <strong>Jewel Kade 09</strong>. Have you heard of them? Fabulous and funky interchangeable neckaces and bracelets and charms. Rhonda is offering a JK Bracelet!<br />
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5) This super cute little knitted hat is from <strong>Sweet Pea Toad</strong> on Etsy. You can see the full line of what is offered on the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/sweetpeatoadtots">etsy site</a>! Go check out what they've got and come back here and leave some love. Sweet Pea Toad also has a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetpeatoad">FB page</a>...so go there and tell her eyefull photography sent you! Thank you Cathy!!<br />
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6) <strong>Spoiled Rotten Kids</strong> is including the cutest lavendar Pettiromper that I have seen. So cute! Take a look!<br />
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Too much cuteness don't you think? Check out all Spoiled Rotten Kids on their <a href="http://www.spoiledrotten-kids.com/">website </a>. Seriously! go the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/SpoiledRottenKids?ref=ls_profile">etsy shop</a>, check them out and come back and tell us what you think? I have already eyed a t-shirt there that I need to get for my "spoiled rotten kid"! <br />
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7) I love love this little necklace its from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/MissingPiecesStudio">Missing Pieces Studio on etsy</a>! Is it too cute or what? I want one so bad and the owner has agreed to give one to you! Lorinda said, and I quote, "Well...since I'm from Arizona and all I feel compelled to participate. Plus, I checked out your photos and they're awesome! Just let me know where to send it. Thanks!" woo hoo! Thank you Lorinda and Missing Pieces Studio!<br />
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Go and check out their stuff. Very cute. Highly affordable! <br />
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8) I found another super cute item! And because I found it, I got two sets. One set for me, one set for you :D <br />
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9) So excited~! Camera Creatures on Etsy has agreed to giveaway a Furry Red Friend. Look at how super cute these are! I love them! <br />
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What you need to do though is go to Camera Creatures facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cameracreatures">site</a> and tell her that eyefull photography sent you. Go on over to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/CameraCreatures">etsy page</a> too and start looking at the Creature you might want to choose if you win. Come on back here and leave some love that you did all of that.<br />
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10. Thank you to Lily and Lime Boutique on etsy for giving this adorable hand knit cap! You can see all that is offered <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/lilyandlimeboutique">here</a>. <br />
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Here is what you have to do to win. <br />
1) "Like" and leave a comment at my eyefull photography FB fan page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/eyefullphotography">here</a>.<br />
2) "Like" and leave a comment at MissRubySue's facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missrubysue/274864261442">here</a>.<br />
3) "Like" and leave a comment on K&M Designs facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/K-M-Designs-wwwkmdesigns09etsycom/135053889883974">here</a>.<br />
4) Go check out <a href="http://www.jewelkade.com/">Jewel Kade</a> and see what you like.<br />
5) "Like" Sweet Pea Toad's facebook page and tell them eyefull sent you, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetpeatoad">here</a>.<br />
6) Go on over to Spoiled Rotten Kids on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/SpoiledRottenKids?ref=ls_profile">etsy</a>. Find something you like. Come back here and say you did that. If you have an etsy page, add this one to your favorites! Expand your circle!<br />
7) Go on over to Missing Pieces Studios on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/MissingPiecesStudio">etsy</a>, find something you can't live without...come back over here and say you did it. If you have an etsy page, add this one to your favorites! Expand your circle!<br />
8) Go to Creature Creations on FB, like the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cameracreatures">page</a>...come back and say you did.<br />
9) Go to Lily and Lime and "like" their FB page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lily-and-Lime/135865323101256">here </a>. If you have an etsy page, add this one to your favorites! Expand your circle! on Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/lilyandlimeboutique">here</a>.<br />
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LIKING and LOVING all of those pages...is one entry! Come back and say you did it (we will check to verify the winner).<br />
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<em>Additional Entries:</em> Tweet, FB on your page, or blog about it and come back, leave a message with the link. That will add THREE additional entries for you. You will need to leave an additional entry for each of these 3 items.<br />
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You can have a total of 4 entries to win!<br />
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<em>Someone</em> is going to win this and be sooooo happy~!<br />
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The contest ends midnight, July 5th, 2011. The Winner <em>will be</em> randomly chosen and announced on my FB page and blog page, Wednesday, July 6, 2011. After we verify your entry, you will receive all of these prizes! You will have 72 hours to respond to <a href="mailto:dawniele@eyefullphotography.net">dawniele@eyefullphotography.net</a> with an email saying that you won and your address. Then, just sit back and relax and wait for the goodies to arrive!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Here is the legal: This contest is in NO way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook. FB will NOT notify you if you have won. You must be 18 to enter and you MUST leave all of your responses on this blog page...not the FB page...THIS blog page! Prizes do not have any cash value and are subject to the rules by the grantee. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you have trouble leaving a comment, please reach me at </span><a href="mailto:dawniele@eyefullphotography.net"><span style="font-size: x-small;">dawniele@eyefullphotography.net</span></a>get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-22970779420449040112011-07-01T13:06:00.000-07:002011-07-11T08:05:08.724-07:00Fundraiser: For the Lyons family.My dear friend's mother was recently and suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumor. She has undergone one surgery but there is more that is needed to move toward her recovery. On July 21, 2011 I have been asked to partner with another photographer to help raise money for medical expenses, treatment, and after care.<br />
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Please call the number listed to make your appointment today!get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-1575794333728326372011-06-30T10:55:00.000-07:002011-06-30T10:55:20.654-07:00Referral Thank You card!As a Phoenix are family and wedding photographer, I would NOT be where I am without the help and support of you...my clients. I would like to offer you a thank you for all of your support. So thank you!<br />
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This is good any time. Just let me know and I will start a card for you. <br />
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and again!get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-6162454739241250772011-06-30T08:03:00.000-07:002011-07-01T08:42:23.727-07:00eyelets: Contest! Its time to win~!~Yep! I've done it. I've gone and decided to hold a contest of my own. A few months ago, I won a contest and I was so excited to receive the goodies. I hope that you will be too.<br />
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I was able to get some fantastic people to join in with me on this contest! I am so thankful for the vendors that have agreed to participate. Fun Fun!<br />
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I am so excited about the lineup of vendors for this giveaway. <br />
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1) From <strong><a href="http://www.eyefullphotography.net/">eyefull photography!</a></strong> YOU can win a mini session, 45min-1 hour, for FREE. That's right! For FREE. This is the last one I will giveaway for awhile, so get in on this stat!!<br />
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2) I can't help it. I absolutely love love love me some <strong>Miss Ruby Sue.</strong> She is an amazing designer that puts together incredible headbands and hats, creations...love it. Check out some of what she has right now, but keep reading for YOUR chance to win a gift certificate for one of her remarkable creations. You soooo don't have to be a photographer to appreciate these items. Anyone can win. I won one a few months ago and I put it on my girls all the time. Photographer or not, you've got to have one of these. No daughters? Only sons? Well maybe you can gift it to a beautiful girl in your life. <br />
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Miss Ruby Sue has agreed to give a $50 gift certificate to her etsy store~! If you haven't seen any of her creations, look below at this head band in a contest that I won from MissRubySue. Go on over to her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Missrubysue/274864261442">FB page here</a> and like it.<br />
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3) My dear friend Kim Johnson, also has an etsy shop, called <strong>KM Designs</strong>. She not only makes beautiful jewelry, but she also makes photographic equipment and has agreed to give away a CUSTOM MADE camera bag insert. This is a $45 value. The winner will contact Kim and let her know how you want it made...that'sit! It is custom made to order. Here is her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kmdesigns09">etsy page</a> Like Kim's FB page, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/K-M-Designs-wwwkmdesigns09etsycom/135053889883974">K & M Designs</a>, let her know that eyefull photography sent you!<br />
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4) One dear lady I know is a stylist for <strong>Jewel Kade 09</strong>. Have you heard of them? Fabulous and funky interchangeable neckaces and bracelets and charms. Rhonda is offering a JK Bracelet!<br />
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5) This super cute little knitted hat is from <strong>Sweet Pea Toad</strong> on Etsy. You can see the full line of what is offered on the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/sweetpeatoadtots">etsy site</a>! Go check out what they've got and come back here and leave some love. Sweet Pea Toad also has a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetpeatoad">FB page</a>...so go there and tell her eyefull photography sent you! Thank you Cathy!!<br />
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6) <strong>Spoiled Rotten Kids</strong> is including the cutest lavendar Pettiromper that I have seen. So cute! Take a look!<br />
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Too much cuteness don't you think? Check out all Spoiled Rotten Kids on their <a href="http://www.spoiledrotten-kids.com/">website </a>. Seriously! go the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/SpoiledRottenKids?ref=ls_profile">etsy shop</a>, check them out and come back and tell us what you think? I have already eyed a t-shirt there that I need to get for my "spoiled rotten kid"! <br />
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7) I love love this little necklace its from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/MissingPiecesStudio">Missing Pieces Studio on etsy</a>! Is it too cute or what? I want one so bad and the owner has agreed to give one to you! Lorinda said, and I quote, "Well...since I'm from Arizona and all I feel compelled to participate. Plus, I checked out your photos and they're awesome! Just let me know where to send it. Thanks!" woo hoo! Thank you Lorinda and Missing Pieces Studio!<br />
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Go and check out their stuff. Very cute. Highly affordable! <br />
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8) I found another super cute item! And because I found it, I got two sets. One set for me, one set for you :D <br />
How much fun would you have with these? I can't wait to use mine.<br />
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9) So excited~! Camera Creatures on Etsy has agreed to giveaway a Furry Red Friend. Look at how super cute these are! I love them! <br />
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What you need to do though is go to Camera Creatures facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cameracreatures">site</a> and tell her that eyefull photography sent you. Go on over to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/CameraCreatures">etsy page</a> too and start looking at the Creature you might want to choose if you win. Come on back here and leave some love that you did all of that.<br />
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10. Thank you to Lily and Lime Boutique on etsy for giving this adorable hand knit cap! You can see all that is offered <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/lilyandlimeboutique">here</a>. <br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">This photo was taken by Jennifer Nace Photography and used by Lily and Lime Boutique with permission</span><br />
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Here is what you have to do to win. <br />
1) "Like" and leave a comment at my eyefull photography FB fan page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/eyefullphotography">here</a>.<br />
2) "Like" and leave a comment at MissRubySue's facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missrubysue/274864261442">here</a>.<br />
3) "Like" and leave a comment on K&M Designs facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/K-M-Designs-wwwkmdesigns09etsycom/135053889883974">here</a>.<br />
4) Go check out <a href="http://www.jewelkade.com/">Jewel Kade</a> and see what you like.<br />
5) "Like" Sweet Pea Toad's facebook page and tell them eyefull sent you, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetpeatoad">here</a>.<br />
6) Go on over to Spoiled Rotten Kids on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/SpoiledRottenKids?ref=ls_profile">etsy</a>. Find something you like. Come back here and say you did that. If you have an etsy page, add this one to your favorites! Expand your circle!<br />
7) Go on over to Missing Pieces Studios on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/MissingPiecesStudio">etsy</a>, find something you can't live without...come back over here and say you did it. If you have an etsy page, add this one to your favorites! Expand your circle!<br />
8) Go to Creature Creations on FB, like the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cameracreatures">page</a>...come back and say you did.<br />
9) Go to Lily and Lime and "like" their FB page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lily-and-Lime/135865323101256">here </a>. If you have an etsy page, add this one to your favorites! Expand your circle! on Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/lilyandlimeboutique">here</a>.<br />
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LIKING and LOVING all of those pages...is one entry! Come back and say you did it (we will check to verify the winner).<br />
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<em>Additional Entries:</em> Tweet, FB on your page, or blog about it and come back, leave a message with the link. That will add THREE additional entries for you. You will need to leave an additional entry for each of these 3 items.<br />
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You can have a total of 4 entries to win!<br />
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<em>Someone</em> is going to win this and be sooooo happy~!<br />
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The contest ends midnight, July 5th, 2011. The Winner <em>will be</em> randomly chosen and announced on my FB page and blog page, Wednesday, July 6, 2011. After we verify your entry, you will receive all of these prizes! You will have 72 hours to respond to <a href="mailto:dawniele@eyefullphotography.net">dawniele@eyefullphotography.net</a> with an email saying that you won and your address. Then, just sit back and relax and wait for the goodies to arrive!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Here is the legal: This contest is in NO way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook. FB will NOT notify you if you have won. You must be 18 to enter and you MUST leave all of your responses on this blog page...not the FB page...THIS blog page! Prizes do not have any cash value and are subject to the rules by the grantee. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you have trouble leaving a comment, please reach me at </span><a href="mailto:dawniele@eyefullphotography.net"><span style="font-size: x-small;">dawniele@eyefullphotography.net</span></a>get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-82146134352922651232011-06-28T12:50:00.000-07:002011-06-28T12:50:47.211-07:00eyelet: my evening snackI have gotten into this crazy habit of having an evening snack every night. <br />
An evening consitutional, if you will. <br />
See that beautiful black beauty in the middle? That's my <a href="http://www.keurig.com/">Keurig</a>. And I love her.<br />
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I just purchased this cup (two of them), as well as (2) Vente cups, and (2)Tall cups from Starbucks. They are my new favorite mugs to drink out of. They make my evening consititutional so grand.<br />
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Aw, my new cup and my lovely Keurig. Now what to make....<br />
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Well, I love toast and strawberry jam. This particular jam is made by my neighbor Joanna Crowley, she lives behind me (remember the sunflowers) and she is a fabulous cook and she does things like this, get strawberries and can them. She also has fabulous recipes! You can meet Joanna and her try her yummy recipes <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100001059276868">here</a> and for the record, her Baked Potato Soup is yumdelicioso.<br />
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Whenever she posts that she has something to sale, I tell her to meet me at the fence. Everything she makes is always so good.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5858386427/" title="logo13 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="logo13" height="600" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5239/5858386427_abca591177_b.jpg" width="900" /></a><br />
Everything is prepared and ready to go...<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5858938822/" title="logo12 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="logo12" height="568" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5858938822_f938a42a99_b.jpg" width="900" /></a><br />
Look at all these yummy varieties of coffee for the Keurig? I have more, but these were the ones in the box I grabbed, so I used them. You can try these varieties at <a href="http://www.bigcatcoffees.com/index.cfm">Big Cat Coffee</a>. I love them because they let you put together your own <a href="http://www.bigcatcoffees.com/purrfect_pack.cfm">variety pack</a>. You can choose 5 of any of your favorites, up to 25 per box. So in one box, you get 5 different kinds of coffee and teas. Yummy. Delivered right to your house! Yea Boy!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5858939288/" title="logo10 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="logo10" height="600" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5858939288_765cf8de2c_b.jpg" width="900" /></a><br />
Tonight, I choose Chai Tea...!<br />
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Load the Keurig.<br />
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While my water is heating up (in about a minute) I butter my toast.<br />
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The Keurig brews in less than 60 seconds. So fast. So perfect.<br />
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I wanted creamer in my tea. But its hard to get good depth perception when you are taking your own photo and pouring at the same time.<br />
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Yep and Chocolate makes anything taste better.<br />
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Oh that's so good!get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-13594383774333826252011-06-23T09:23:00.000-07:002011-06-23T18:11:26.026-07:00eyelet: meet Theresa Knight of Theresa Knight Photography!<em>I am so excited to interview Theresa of Theresa Knight Photography. I am simply captivated by her images. They are remarkable. Fine pieces of art. When I first saw her work several months ago, it was a boudoir shoot, and I thought "WOW!" From the image to the processing, Theresa has got it. I think I just posted to her FB page that I loved loved her work and a friendship was made. We live far apart from each other, but I do hope to get up to Northern California very soon and I will definitely look up Theresa when I am there. <br />
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Preparing for this interview, sending emails back and forth to one another, Theresa states that she was humbled by all the remarkable photographers that have been featured during my summer of interviews. And I am thinking in my head, "Theresa! You belong right up there. You are one of those remarkable photographers!" When you see her work, you will think so too!</em><br />
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</em><b>1) Introduce yourself and get the visitors “in” on your work!</b><br />
My name is Theresa Knight and I run Theresa Knight Photography out of the San Francisco Bay Area. My work ranges from maternity, family, senior, and boudoir sessions to engagement sessions.<br />
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<em>(note: This is actually her-above-)</em><br />
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<strong>2) I love your work. LOVE it…which is why I look at it often. How did you get started in the photography business, and when?</strong><br />
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In 1988, I assisted a photographer in Philadelphia and worked mostly in award ceremonies and local news. He became a mentor for me in photography and inspired me to take photography classes.<br />
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<em>I have been strong arming photographers into becoming my mentors. Thankfully they have agreed to help me out and give advice when I need it. I currently have one who is kind of a defacto mentor because she lives out of state, but she has been so great for me at this stage in my business. Finding someone who can do that, without feeling threatened or annoyed with all the questions, is important I think. It is great that you found someone early on in your career to be that for you.</em><br />
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<strong>3)When was the first magic moment that you knew you wanted to be a photographer?</strong><br />
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The first magic moment that made me know I wanted to be a photographer was my first time in the dark room. The anticipation of seeing the photography you developed was exciting and unforgettable. <br />
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<em>I have never developed film. But it is something that I would like to do for sure!</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5860516932/" title="Mari 187-86 web by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><em><img alt="Mari 187-86 web" height="684" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5038/5860516932_e2206e7cd0_b.jpg" width="1024" /></em></a><br />
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<strong>4)When did you make it a full time thing?</strong><br />
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Since I am still working for the business for twenty years, I don‘t consider photography my full-time job. I became more serious about it two years ago after taking photographs of my own family on father’s day.<br />
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<strong>5)And I have to ask, because it’s a question that people are asking themselves anyway, what do you shoot with and what is your favorite lens?</strong><br />
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I shoot mainly with two cameras: Canon 50d and Canon 5d Mark 2. My favorite lens would have to be the 50 mm. I have been canon loyal since the 80’s! <br />
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<em>My "wish list" just keeps getting longer and longer. The Canon 5d is on it, but its a little further down the list :D. I know you just got yours and I am guessing you have been loving it!</em><br />
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<strong>6)Describe your style.</strong> <br />
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I’m in love with the vintage style, whether it be the 30’s or all the way up to the 70’s. I love the tones and style depicted in vintage photographs.<br />
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<em>That was the first thing I noticed about your photography. I love your vintage style processing. I have tried it and its a little more than juust running an action over a photo, so I am so excited that you are developing <strong>your own vintage style processing</strong> and have given me a few to play around with. I am excited for you with this new piece of your business. Vintage processing is no easy notion and when someone who loves the style develops some actions and processing, it helps a lot.</em><br />
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<strong>7) Your subjects range from newborns and children to seniors to newlyweds and families… what is your favorite subject to photograph?</strong><br />
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My favorite subject would definitely have to be women!<br />
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<strong>8) What is something that you are still learning?</strong><br />
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I’m still learning more about poses; I’m learning how to come up with new poses and how to make the photographs my own.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5860517014/" title="Vala-266 web by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><em><img alt="Vala-266 web" height="720" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/5860517014_50022be575_b.jpg" width="480" /></em></a><br />
<em>(BTW, this photo above is spectacular).</em><br />
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<strong>9)What is the one thing that you LOVE LOVE about what you do?</strong><br />
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I love being able to make my clients feel beautiful and glamorous- something that everyone deserves to feel.<br />
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<strong>10) I don't have a studio, so for someone who is looking to bulk up her studio creds, would equipment should I get first?</strong><br />
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The first two things you should invest in are backdrops and good lighting (strobes).<br />
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<strong>11) When you have nothing scheduled, where are we most likely to find you?</strong><br />
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If I have nothing scheduled, you might find me treasure hunting! I love to visit thrift stores and see what I can find for future photography props.<br />
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<strong>12) As a photographer, I look to others, their work, their business model, who they seem to be as a person as viewed through their blogs or FB posts; if I look to you, who are YOU looking to?</strong><br />
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I get a lot of inspiration from magazine spreads and television shows, such as America’s Next Top Model.<br />
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<strong>13) Coke or Pepsi?</strong> <br />
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Pepsi, it reminds me of when I was a kid.<br />
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<em>Oh Theresa, here we have to part ways! Interview is over! J/K. Im just a Coke girl :D</em><br />
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<strong>14) Knowing what you know now, what is something you would have done differently when you first started out?</strong><br />
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I definitely would not have waited to start my photography business. I would’ve started then and not wait as long as I did.<br />
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<em>I am soo glad you started when you did. But always, better late than never. I didn't think I would be able to do start and here I am. Its a process for sure....as they say, "a marathon, not a sprint" and that has proven true for me. But I am learning to be okay with it. And plus, sometimes waiting gives time to forumlate you know. I think your waiting has given you a wonderful eye and processing for NOW.</em><br />
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<strong>15) Something that I would like to know is, if ever, at any point in your career, have you thought about quitting, or doubted yourself, or hit a wall and wondered how to get over it? If so, can you give a little background? How did you over come that hurdle?</strong><br />
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Yes, sometimes I have felt like I didn’t make enough time for myself and my family; I felt like I was losing myself. Sometimes I don’t get enough sleep and feel burnt out. I overcame this by taking a break from my work and spending time with my loved ones.<br />
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<em>It is hard when you are first starting because you pour your heart into building it up and it does become consuming. I have had to take a step back. Not only was I becoming consumed, I was becoming unhappy. And I always only wanted this to be a pleasureable experience. Family is great in helping you re-prioritize right? Especially husbands!</em><br />
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<strong>16) Who are YOU, other than a photographer?</strong> <br />
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Before I am a photographer, I am a loving mother and wife.<br />
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<strong>17) I have a huge purse love, do you have any fun or extraordinary talents or obsessions, that you’d like to share with us?</strong> <br />
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If I let myself procrastinate on my work, I would easily become a reality show junkie! With Judge Judy being number one.<br />
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<em>haha! Is Judge Judy still on? I love reality shows too, but I am a Housewives junkie. </em><br />
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The moment I realized that I could be a professional photographer.<br />
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<strong>19) What has been your best marketing strategy?</strong><br />
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Hands down, word of mouth has been the best marketing strategy, followed by being flexible for clients’ schedules.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5863772532/" title="Noelle 2010-90 costco by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><em><img alt="Noelle 2010-90 costco" height="683" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5863772532_0b0bafa48d_b.jpg" width="1024" /></em></a><br />
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<strong>20). You and your camera, across time and space, where would you go and what would you photograph?</strong><br />
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I would love to go back in time and photograph Paris in the early 1900’s.<br />
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<strong>21) What is the one piece of advice you could give that could be invaluable to someone starting out?</strong><br />
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Be yourself, find your inspiration, but make it your own, something I heard from another fantastic photographer, Latenia Bryant.<br />
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Latrenia is AWESOME! Thank you for sharing her with me. You guys can check out Latrenia at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/LatreniaBryantPhotography">Latrenia Brant Photography</a> because seriously, once you see what she does, you will be amazed. <br />
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<strong>22) Lastly, what is one word in the English dictionary that describes you?</strong><br />
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Passionate.<br />
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<em><strong>Where can people find you, like you, and love you just as I do?</strong><br />
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website site: </em><a href="http://www.theresaknightphotography.com/"><em>http://www.theresaknightphotography.com/</em></a><br />
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<em>Facebook: </em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Theresa-Knight-Photography/139030779470964"><em>www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Theresa-Knight-Photography/139030779470964</em></a><br />
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<em>eye color: brown<br />
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and favorite food: Sushi!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">So typically I like Sushi. Typically. But a few weeks ago I had an experience with a bowl of noodles that sent me to the moon and back and now I think I have lost my apetite! My husband and I went out for dinner to a local sushi restaurant. I wanted to get these noodles with shrimp (because I really wasn't feeling like I wanted sushi). So the waitress brings me this bowl. the first thing I notice is that there is something on top of the noodles, like shavings or something. But since I didn't know what it was, I was trying to scrape them off. In the mean time, my husband says, "Why is your plate moving?" I look down. And literally all I see are these fat noodles that look like earth worms and this movement on my plate. I was up and out of my seat and at the door in like 5 seconds flat because all I was thinking about was, they served me worms! The waitress comes running over and tries to explain to me that the "movement" is the shaved dried noodles on top that when the heat hits them they waver from side to side. I am shaking my head "no" and my husband is confused and she whips my plate away to bring me out another one. So it was the combination of the stuff moving on top and these fat (worm like noodles settling) on the plate and to this day, I am known (I am sure) as the "noodle lady" and have not been back sense!</span></em><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
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</div>get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-54183467141871928762011-06-22T07:31:00.000-07:002011-06-22T07:47:57.623-07:00eyelet: family fun | Phoenix, AZ| CA| and wherever my camera takes me!I am a photographer who seems to have hit a lull in the ol' business plan. I am sitting here asking myself, "what more I can do to bring people to the website, to look at the photos, to make a decision that they want photos taken? But not just any photos by any person. Photos by me...Dawniele Castellanos...owner/photographer of eyefull photography?"<br />
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And the answer is clear?<br />
Nothing.<br />
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I can't make anyone do anything. I can only do what I do and hope that someone spies an element in my photography style that they want hanging on their walls (of course with their family and loved ones and not mine-necessarily...unless you are Grandma or Nana and of course you want my family hanging on your wall). But thankfully, I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength. And as long as I feel like He is still moving me forward, lull or not, I will continue to do what I love to do. Savvy?<br />
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In the meantime, I still need to stay stay in the game. <br />
So what did the girls and I decide to do?<br />
Make faces....<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5854263509/" title="6 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="6" height="683" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5854263509_ebd89912bc_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
We started out wanting to make cross-eyed pictures, but #4 can't cross her eyes on command.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5854261921/" title="5 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="5" height="683" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/5854261921_fd4d1c889d_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
#3 can only cross her eyes when she is not thinking about it. But since she is NOW thinking about crossing her eyes, she cannot cross her eyes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5854260443/" title="4 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="4" height="683" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5120/5854260443_bc66b9cc13_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
Props are what #2 needs to cross her eyes. Not able to do it on her own, she uses her fingers to guide her eyes into place.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5858327277/" title="logo11 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="logo11" height="600" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5037/5858327277_0075789af5_b.jpg" width="900" /></a><br />
#1- well, in her own words, "I can't do it. I just can't do it."<br />
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LOL! <strong>I love these girls and this is why I do what I do.</strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5854810458/" title="3 by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="3" height="683" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/5854810458_6e8b9aef8d_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
And then there's me. Handing over my camera to my #2 to snap a photo. Crossing my eyes is not a problem...its just getting them uncrossed that might be trouble.<br />
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Have a great day!get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-83049742691462000282011-06-18T09:32:00.000-07:002011-06-18T09:32:52.261-07:00eyeletsI am sitting here, kind of lamenting and feeling a little bit sorry for myself for a number of reasons. I don't know. Sometimes I get in these moods and they are hard to shake. I click on a FB photographers group that I am a member of and the first post I see is about another fellow photographer, whom I have never met, named Erin Phillips. Yesterday, Erin's 3.5 year old son fell into a pool and yesterday she lost him.<br />
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Now, that snapped me right out of my lamenting. And I am so so sorry for her loss. I have never met her and my heart goes out to her and her family yesterday, today, and for the months to come. <br />
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Another photographer set up a donation site for her and her family. If you are able, donate <a href="http://blog.nenametcalfphotography.com/2011/06/fundraiser-for-phillips-family.html">here</a>.<br />
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And I know you are you able to do these next few things. First of all, PRAY. Pray for her, her family, their loss. 2) I don't know the details of how he fell into the pool. Does it matter? But I do know this....WATCH your children with diligence that you never knew you had when you are around bodies of water: bath tubs, pools, whatever....<br />
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I will pray for Erin today. get an eyefull of this...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16596594232752674738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186860718289303809.post-27769139772716418062011-06-17T12:14:00.000-07:002011-06-18T10:42:56.224-07:00eye on Kristen Weaver of Kristen Weaver PhotographyAs a portrait photographer in Arizona, I have learned to follow the best in the business in terms of their photography style and [what I perceive as their] business acumen. I have been lucky enough to have been granted permission into the lives of another such wonderful photographer. I have followed Kristen Weaver on facebook for months! Months! Her photos are so amazing that I would sometimes find my nose pressed right up against the computer screen trying to figure out how she did that. But strangely enough, it was these next photos that I mustered up the courage to ask her to consent to a blog interview.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839090821/" title="KWP_KS_1442_i by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="KWP_KS_1442_i" height="1024" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/5839090821_efe8a1ae53_b.jpg" width="681" /></a><br />
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Strange uh? That it would be photographs of details...gorgeous details...that would send me over the edge? Well, over I went and I am glad that I did. Its time to meet Kristen Weaver!<br />
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<strong>1) Introduce yourself and get the visitors “in” on your work! </strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839639800/" title="kristen_1 retouched_int by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="kristen_1 retouched_int" height="1024" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/5839639800_0065b97cc0_b.jpg" width="681" /></a><br />
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Hi! I'm Kristen Weaver, and I take pictures. Some would probably call me a photographer, but I've always just been a girl with a lot of dreams, an obsessive work ethic and a passion for color-coding and traveling. I take a lot of pictures, but I think it's more my way of being crazy in love with the dynamic of different relationships. I love to capture that emotion and feeling - showing what makes every couple different. In my "free" time, I do fashion photography. I fell in love with the freedom and creativity of producing fashion shoots that spoke to my emotions at any given time. My fashion portfolio is more of a personal diary that I can reflect on different moments in my life and the emotion I was feeling during it.<br />
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<strong>2) I love your work. LOVE it…which is why I look at it often. How did you get started in the photography business, and when?</strong><br />
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I can't remember a specific time when I "got started" - I mean, I've been taking pictures for as long as I can remember. But officially, I started my full time venture in photography just 2 short years ago, in the fall of 2009, after being laid off from a job as a marketing director. I was 28 at the time, and pretty much decided it was "now or never". Luckily it worked out for me!<br />
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<i>It seems like sometimes the moments of making the best decisions of our lives comes when we should (logically) hunker down and take cover! Sometimes it is called "destiny" or "providence." I call it "God" all the way...sometimes He needs to get our attention and the only way to do that is to take away something that we find security in.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839639940/" title="KWP_5079_internet by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="KWP_5079_internet" height="632" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/5839639940_413544f6ae_b.jpg" width="950" /></a><br />
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<strong>3)When was the first magic moment that you knew you wanted to be a photographer?</strong><br />
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I don't think I had a magic moment - much like I can't remember the specific time I decided to start photography. I never took any photography classes and I have no professional training. I actually encourage others to focus more on business and marketing, not photography. You just can't teach someone to have the "eye" or creativity - so you either have it or you don't... but the business of the industry is brutal and I've seen many incredibly talented photographers close up shop because they just didn't have the right tools for the legal, marketing and finance side of photography studios.<br />
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<em>That's interesting perspective to me, because you have such an amazing eye. So, I need to mull that one over in my mind a bit because I know I get caught up in the photography side (which is important) but the business side sometimes boggles me a bit. I am taking from what you said that I need to really know the business side...that will help us become better at photography. </em><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839090941/" title="KW1_4791_i by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="KW1_4791_i" height="632" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5839090941_c20db1db20_b.jpg" width="950" /></a><br />
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<strong>4)When did you make it a full time thing?</strong><br />
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I think I already covered this, but I started full time in October 2009. I'm coming up on my 2-year anniversary! Yay!<br />
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<em>Only two years and such a meteoric rise. WOW!~</em><br />
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<strong>5)And I have to ask, because it’s a question that people are asking themselves anyway, what do you shoot with and what is your favorite lens?</strong><br />
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I shoot entirely Nikon and my favorite lens is the 85mm 1.4. I shoot a variety of lenses - but I stick almost entirely to primes. I hate zoom lenses (and no, I've never owned a 70-200 and believe you can still shoot weddings without one!)<br />
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<em>That's funny Kristen because that has been stated as the go to lens for weddings. So now I wonder what you DO shoot your weddings with, particularly when you can't get up in someones grill during the ceremony~</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839642614/" title="KWP_MOORE_0240_i by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="KWP_MOORE_0240_i" height="632" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/5839642614_f799c97616_b.jpg" width="950" /></a><br />
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<strong>6) Describe your style. </strong><br />
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Oy. My style, huh? Well, I'm obsessed with relationships... so my style focuses on the dynamic of the couple. I love details though, too. I think my editing style is crisp and clean, with colors that show exactly how I want the day remembered. I find myself leaning more towards the soft, romantic moments. I think there's a place for vintage and tinted editing, but I try to keep it out of my editing process as much as possible... just not my style.<br />
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<em>I know that your editing style is what drew me in to begin with. I think it resonates with many of your fans.</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839090175/" title="KW1_7161_i by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="KW1_7161_i" height="632" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5303/5839090175_e2c4e630db_b.jpg" width="950" /></a><br />
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<strong>7) Your subjects range from newborns and children to seniors to newlyweds and families… what is your favorite subject to photograph?</strong><br />
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My favorite thing to photograph creatively is fashion. I love weddings, but there's a lot that I have to do that is "required" and sometimes I find myself stuck creatively because I'm a slave to the timeline of the day, moods, nervousness, etc. I think my second favorite thing to shoot is any kind of "couple" moments - engagements, trash the dress sessions - it's the place where I can really bring out the relationship and take my time with them. It helps me to be inspired!<br />
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<em>I feel like I am commenting a lot, after every question, but I wouldn't have guessed that fashion was your favorite. I would have guessed weddings hands down. Your weddings are amazing, but now I want to look closer at your fashion photos. I have friend whose passion is fashion and it just screams loud and clear. But maybe its because I know her personally and so we have talked about it in the past.</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839640070/" title="Quinn_gradient_lowres by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="Quinn_gradient_lowres" height="632" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5191/5839640070_a5a7767257_b.jpg" width="950" /></a><br />
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<strong>8) What is something that you are still learning?</strong><br />
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Everything?! I'm a sponge - I try to really learn as much as I can about the technical side of what I do. Since I was never trained professionally, I had a lot of ground to cover and I'm still finding out little things here and there about my camera and flash. I'm also still trying to get the hang of taxes. Thank goodness for accountants!!<br />
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<strong>9) What is the one thing that you LOVE LOVE about what you do?</strong><br />
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I LOVE pleasing people! There's nothing like getting a card, note or email from a client raving about my work. It makes me feel SO good and like I have made an impact on their lives, no matter how minor it may seem to some. I just like making girls feel pretty. When they look at pictures and can't believe its really them - that's the most amazing feeling. I get to show everyone else the beautiful person they are!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839640562/" title="KWP_Moore_027_internet by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="KWP_Moore_027_internet" height="632" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/5839640562_e9d99ff93e_b.jpg" width="950" /></a><br />
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<strong>10) I don't have a studio, so for someone who is looking to bulk up her studio creds, would equipment should I get first?</strong><br />
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I started with Alienbees for my first studio equipment. I'd say you can't go wrong with a couple basic strobes, light stands and a good soft box. I've since branched out quite a bit, but I only use about half of the studio equipment that I've bought. It all has specific purposes, and I don't get to shoot studio as much as I'd like sometimes.<br />
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<em>There are a few things on my list for this year, some studio lighting is one of them. </em><br />
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<strong>11) When you have nothing scheduled, where are we most likely to find you?</strong><br />
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It's an incredibly rare day when I have nothing scheduled, so I don't actually have much time "off". Generally speaking, I like spending my down-time catching up on reality tv shows, or going out to dinner. I've actually been thinking a lot about taking a little non-work-retreat (just by myself) to refocus and clear my head. After 2 years, I think it's time that I'm due!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839641968/" title="KWP_Dovel_2966_i by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="KWP_Dovel_2966_i" height="1024" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/5839641968_ee144c9a8e_b.jpg" width="681" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyefullphotography/5839642310/" title="KWP_Dovel_3003_i by Dawniele1971, on Flickr"><img alt="KWP_Dovel_3003_i" height="1024" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/5839642310_1586fdaef9_b.jpg" width="681" /></a><br />
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<strong>12) As a photographer, I look to others, their work, their business model, who they seem to be as a person as viewed through their blogs or FB posts; if I look to you, who are YOU looking to?</strong><br />
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My 2 favorite photographers are <a href="http://www.elizabethmessina.com/">Elizabeth Messina</a> and <a href="http://www.josevillaphoto.com/">Jose Villa</a>. On the other side, I'm a fan of <a href="http://www.seanarmenta.com/">Sean Armenta </a>and <a href="http://babak./">Babak.</a> I also love <a href="http://jeremycowart.com/">Jeremy Cowart</a> for his non-profit work (I also started a non-profit called <a href="http://www.imagesforacure.com/">Images for a Cure</a> - so he's a big inspiration for his work with Help Portrait).<br />
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<em>Wow, so many really great photographers to stalk :D. That's awesome about your non profit organization. I linked it on this interview so I hope people will click on it and find out more about it. Its an amazing way to give back when you have been given so much. </em><br />
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<strong>13) Coke or Pepsi? </strong><br />
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Coke. (regular - not the diet stuff! ew)<br />
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<em>Ohh good girl! I am drinking a coke right now and I am reading through this interview (sigh) so good.</em><br />
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<strong>14) Knowing what you know now, what is something you would have done differently when you first started out?</strong><br />
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I would have brought in an accountant much sooner to help figure out sales tax and all that. I was pretty clueless when I started and took the advice of others instead of seeking professional help. I learned my lesson early on in my business, but I really had no idea how much was involved when it came to that.<br />
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<strong>15) Something that I would like to know is, if ever, at any point in your career, have you thought about quitting, or doubted yourself, or hit a wall and wondered how to get over it? If so, can you give a little background? How did you over come that hurdle?</strong><br />
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Oh yes. Absolutely. Yes. (did that get the point across!) Every time I would see these other "big name" photographers and the work they were doing, I doubted that I was good enough to make any kind of name for myself. I would get jealous almost! It was crazy. The best advice I had ever gotten was to stop looking at other photographer's work. It has saved me soooo much sanity! Now that I'm more confident in my own ability, I love looking at other inspiration - I just had to be more confident in MYSELF, first.<br />
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<em>I think I am going to have to take that advice too. Its is crazy making. Especially for someone like me who just wants to be successful in my own right and tend to get discouraged in comparing mine to theirs or his to ours....</em><br />
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<em>Kristen, what is this ring sitting on? sequence?</em><br />
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<strong>16) Who are YOU, other than a photographer? </strong><br />
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I think my biggest role is that I'm a daughter. I have always been really close to my parents and hate how far I live from them. It doesn't help that I'm answering these questions on the way back to Florida from a week visiting them in Northern Ohio... so it's top of mind, I suppose. My personality is a bit of a mashup - I'm shy in big groups, a talker in small groups, I love to teach, I love to learn. I'm a bit OCD and really organized. I love Microsoft Excel and office supplies. I'm passionate about love and that "high school romance" feeling. I'm a huge fan of reality TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance, America's Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars and Project Runway. I also love shows like Jerseylicious, Law and Order SVU, and my favorite - GLEE (although this last season was a little disappointing).<br />
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<em>Oh I love my reality shows too. My family loves America's Got Talent...we watch it from first episode to next the last. America HAS talent. I've had to stop watching shows like SVU, with 4 daughters, it was getting to be too much for me. My mind was running rampant with what could happen to them...so cut that off.</em><br />
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<strong>17) I have a huge purse love, do you have any fun or extraordinary talents or obsessions, that you’d like to share with us? </strong><br />
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I think I'm obsessed with nail polish (OPI and Essie) and office supplies. I also have a prized collection of international fashion magazines and my mom's 'TEEN magazines from 1970.<br />
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<em>Your Mom kept her teen magazines? Was she in them or collecting them? Come to think of it, I like to peruse the office supply aisle myself...I have three notebooks in my garage (of all places) that I bought just because I liked the covers...</em><br />
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<strong>18) Looking back on all you have done to date, what has been your favorite moment as a photographer?</strong><br />
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Photographing my best friend's wedding. Not only did I get to be there with her, but the pictures are some of the most stunning that I've ever taken. It was both a personal and professional accomplishment for me.<br />
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<strong>19) What has been your best marketing strategy?</strong><br />
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My blog. I hosted a workshop the other day and I explained it like this - if your name is your brand, then your blog is your personality. I can show people my images all day long, but that doesn't show who I am as a person. Photography is a really personal experience for my clients - I'm asking them to be completely vulnerable in their relationship, and I'm asking them to do it in front of me and my camera. It's not an easy thing to do! So I like to have them feel like they're with an old friend - and my blog makes them feel that way. I book more work from my blog than any other source of marketing or advertising.<br />
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<strong>20). You and your camera, across time and space, where would you go and what would you photograph?</strong><br />
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That's a tough one! I think I'd go back in time (I love history and the fashion of different time periods) - so it would be more about the clothes. I have these old photographs of my grandma from the 30's, so I'm really intrigued by that time period. I also LOVE the way women were becoming frisky in the 50's.... and who doesn't love the swagger of the Marie Antoinette era?!<br />
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<em>hahaha...that's fly.</em><br />
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<strong>21) What is the one piece of advice you could give that could be invaluable to someone starting out?</strong><br />
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Take your time and be confident in your craft. It won't come overnight. We all have to start somewhere, and we're all still finding our way. No one knows it all. Use jealousy as healthy competition to make yourself better; don't dwell on what everyone else is doing because you'll never move forward. Take control of your business and your shoots and your clients will respect what you do for them. And most importantly.... don't discount yourself, your service or your value! You're only worth the lowest price you charge.<br />
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<div style="border: currentColor;"><strong>22) <img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dT6rtwVQ8Z-gLPqD1zw4oE7GkptIApR9Pj6Yeyqgk75FCmtm9UySsIhOGSQIN_cCPa_RownLAdLfxKlRSi9Lhr8HJllON2gO1JazTYOXiYO9SbhcaAZXJPuoggndfVUQP0wan9J9UgeZ/s200/merriam-webster_dictionary.jpg" t8="true" width="131" />Lastly, what is one word in the English dictionary that describes you? </strong></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
</div><div style="border: currentColor;">Ambitious. I've got some big goals and can't wait to make them happen!</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
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Where can people find you, like you, and love you just as I do?<br />
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website site: <a href="http://www.kristenweaver.com/">http://www.kristenweaver.com/</a><br />
blog: <a href="http://www.kristenweaverblog.com/">http://www.kristenweaverblog.com/</a><br />
Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kristenweaverphotography">http://www.facebook.com/kristenweaverphotography</a><br />
Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/kristenweaver">http://www.twitter.com/kristenweaver</a><br />
eye color: Brown<br />
Blood type: AB+<br />
and favorite food: Anything with cheese!<br />
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