Sunday, January 30, 2011

Photograph of the Year, 2010

As we freeze here in New England, I offer you memories of beach days from not too long ago...and not too far out in the future.  Congratulations to the J family on your Photo of the Year award!  Looking forward to playing more at the beach this summer.

Another storm coming this week; expecting ten to twenty inches of fresh snow.  Feel free to come back here to visit the warm beach.  Or, embrace the winter and get outside and play!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Fabulous bling for you or your sweetie! (or your mom...etc)

I have partnered with two great jewelry companies to display art on a small scale.  It's a way to always keep your loved ones close by at all times.
First, there is Kimbra Studios.  The offer sterling silver pieces of jewelery or gifts that are fun and whimsical.  Everything from wine stoppers to key chains and even belt buckles!  Their pieces are water proof, so you can wear them all the time!  I love the key chain with charms. (They even have a camera charm!)
Next, Planet Jill, also offering top of the line sterling silver, 14 kt and diamond jewelry: necklaces, bracelets and key chains.  You can be like the fancy celebs who all wear PJ, check them out here.  Personally, the necklace with engraved monogram with photos behind it as well as the cuff links for him are my faves from PJ.
I plan to be hosting a party where you can see some samples of their work in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned!
If your man needs some ideas for a sweet Valentine gift, drop this hint and I can come and take the mini photos for you of your child(ren), pup, kitty or man.  Or, just ask for a gift certificate and you can pick your favorites out.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Best of 2010!

As I prepare to leave for my first trip to the PPA's Imaging USA, the largest photography conference in the world, I reflect on my growth thus far.  It's been wild and wonderful.  I started learning about two years ago and immersed myself in classes, online webinars, correspondence classes with the New York Institute of Photography, reading, living and doing.

I am presenting my personal favorites of 2010.  There are so many, it was hard to chose.  I was able to work with beautiful people and families this year.  I look forward to more in the future.

What I want to do to give back some love is a contest.  For everyone who "likes" a photo in my best of 2010 album a vote will be given to that photograph.  The photo with the most votes will win a session at no cost and an 8x10 photograph ($150 value).

Please, share this contest far and wide, and let all you know come and "like" my business page!  I will keep this going for almost a week; it will be wrapped up when I return from San Antonio later next week.
Here is the page:
 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=44194&id=138486362850518
Go and like, and like often! :)


Thank you and make it a great week!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Welcome 2011!

There are times in your life you know things are going to be great!  We all go through rough patches, but life in general is a good thing.  I have learned to be grateful and appreciate what I have been given and try to give to others to share joy or lighten a load.  
As I look at the year ahead, I have great expectations of myself and my photography business...I hope you do as well.  First and foremost, I want to thank so many for making 2010 a great year! 
I will be sharing my “best of” photographs of the year and hope you will share them as well.  
I am preparing to go to the PPA (professional photographers of America)’s annual Imaging USA to get some intense learning next week.  It’s going to be great and I cannot wait to share new ideas and techniques.  
Thank you for joining me on this ride!  Lets make it a great year! :) Debbie

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