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FOR THE LOVE WORKSHOP | my life

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

There is this wonderful workshop that I would LOVE to attend called “For the Love Workshop.” Again, another contest that I am entering, well because all that know me know that I am a “CONTEST QUEEN”! It is in a good way though. A little bit about my background to understand why I am so determined to WIN. My mother had me when she was 17 and my sister when she was 19. She married young and divorced. I never really knew my biological dad. My mom remarried my dad (adopted me in 1st grade and my sister). We always had to look for the “deals” or the “sale”. We could NEVER buy a thing unless it was on sale. So I feel that is where my CONTEST QUEEN obsession comes into play. I feel that I have to try to win because if you don’t try, hey you may NEVER know if you will win! So with that being said…I am looking for that GIFT to receive a scholarship to go to “For the Love Workshop.” “GOD does notice us, and He watches over us. But it is usually through another person that He meets our needs.”~Spencer W. Kimball

See I need some help and guidance to make my business go to the next level. I need a creative outlet. I am consistantly stressed and extremely anxious about my business not succeeding the way that I want it to, or should I say the way my husband wants it to! I am unsure what plans GOD has for my life. I know that I want photography to be a BIG part of my life and I need the little extra help to make that happen! I need a chance to clear my mind (free from kids), and work (full-time RN) and be able to ask GOD to show me new ways to see things and I BELIEVE that this workshop would HELP me tremendously.

I am looking to be refreshed, rejuvenated, restored, uplifted, directed, and encouraged from this workshop. I want to be refreshed with a new attitude towards my business, kids, and husband. I need to be rejuvenated to continue this journey. I need to be restored with GOD. (sad to say…haven’t been to church in a long time, bad..bad..bad)! I need the encounter of new friendships to help uplift me to a new place. Direction and Encouragement is also what I am hoping to get from the speakers at the workshop! I would LOVE to be able to meet Zach & Jody Gray, Mike Larson, Ginny Corbett,and Jonathan and Melissa Helser. “Your eye is the lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light. But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is.”~ Matthew 6:22-23 Help me see that light again!

So here I am PRAYING that I get that once in a lifetime opportunity for this wonderful scholarship to attend this amazing workshop!

Sometimes I do get to places just when God’s ready to have somebody click the shutter.  ~Ansel Adams


Commercial Photography | kids

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

I got the opportunity to work with two amazing gals that contacted me for photographing their work. I got to work with Lorraine from Little Cans of Beans and Cynde from Hip Chic Designs! Lorraine makes head pieces and Cynde makes clothing! Check out their sites to see more of their work. Here are some pics that I took of the head pieces and clothing that I was given to work with. Enjoy and if you are looking for something cute for your little ones feel free to purchase from either of them.

Shoot-A-Thon Downtown Toledo | my life

Friday, July 9th, 2010

I got the opportunity to meet up with some really awesome local photographers this past Wednesday and learn some off camera lighting. I also got the opportunity to try out some really rad new lenses! Thanks Sam for sharing! I am grateful that some of the local photographers are so willing to share information with me and the others that attended. We had some awesome models and here are a few images from the night! I can’t wait for the next one.

“Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.” (Proverbs 12:15 NLT)

Happy Anniversary to this couple below! How cool to be photographed on your actual anniversary date!

Happy Father’s Day | family

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Happy Father’s Day to all you wonderful fathers out there! Here are some of my favorite images from my clients this past year! The photos below tell the wonderful story of being a FATHER!

Praying for a New Brand | my life

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

I would like to introduce you to an amazing photographer that also does custom branding. Her name is Jane Johnson. She recently did some branding work for a new photog friend that I had the pleasure of meeting last month, Heather Thorne. I am in awww….over Jane’s work. Jane just launched  her custom branding site and you can view it here. Be sure to follow her on facebook too and if you are in need of some branding work, Jane is your gal. She is having a contest and BOY OH BOY do I hope I get the chance to win and work with her! What a great blessing this would be for my business. I am so due for a new look.

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”~ Galatians 6:9 NLT

And here is the AMAZING ♥Jane Johnson ♥!

picture props: taken from Jane’s facebook site!

Love Affair Workshop Final Giveaway | my life

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

“I REALLY want to win a seat to Love Affair Workshop. GO read details and sign up to join in on the fun! http://www.loveaffairworkshop.com”

So this is the final giveaway from the LOVE AFFAIR WORKSHOP! I hope that I can write one more post saying that I was the LUCKY winner of the scholarship! I will be praying that I win and I am asking for your prayers too. I am hoping that I get the chance to be photographed just like in the picture from last years LOVE AFFAIR WORKSHOP! I want to learn all there is to know from the wonderful Millie, Lauren, Kelly, and Davina. I would love to make new friendships to last a lifetime! Wish me the best of luck, keep praying for me and hopefully my DREAM and PRAYERS will come TRUE!

“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.”~1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT

Love Affair Workshop Day #4 | my life

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Here is the contest for the LOVE AFFAIR WORKSHOP day #4! Check it out. How great would it be to win this Kelly Moore Bag! Watch out Jessica Claire, there is a new gal in town! No offense to Jessica, cuz I love my SHOOTSAC, but I just would LOVE to have Kelly’s new bag! Just sayin’!

Photo: taken from Love Affair Workshop Blog

Love Affair Workshop Day #3 Contest | my life

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

“I want to win the Get It Together Kit & a seat to Love Affair Workshop. GO read the details and register! http://www.loveaffairworkshop.com”

YUP! YOU BETCHA! I WANT TO GO TO THE LOVE AFFAIR WORKSHOP!

Check out these lovely ladies who are holding the workshop……Lauren, Millie, Davina, and Kelly.

Love Affair Workshop Giveaway #2 | my life

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Check out this awesome contest running this week! Oh, how I would LOVE to go to the LOVE AFFAIR WORKSHOP and meet four amazing women! Go to LOVE AFFAIR WORKSHOP website to find out details on this wonderful opportunity that these gals are giving away! Check out Millie, Lauren, Davina, and Kelly. And here is what they are giving away today!

I stole this pic again from there site….Thanks gals!

Another Contest? | my life

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

So this contest is about winning an AWESOME newborn posing guide! Go and check it out and feel free to enter yourself here. How cool would it be to win this? I ♥ contests and newborns. Here is an example of what I am trying to win! This photo was taken by Jacqeline. Well, wish me luck on this contest and the others that I have entered. Hey you can’t win if you don’t try right? I am the CONTEST QUEEN!