>For the past 15 years I’ve had the amazing opportunity to provide educational and motivational programming to photography associations across the country. I’ve made some great friends along the way and really enjoyed knowing that I could help other photographers succeed. I also knew that in order to focus on building the new studio I’d need to take a break from speaking. Well, now that the studio is up and running (and I couldn’t be more proud of what we built!) it’s time for me to recommit myself to something I have such a passion for.

In order to get the word out we developed a new website . . . kind of a virtual resume. And, even though we’re still tweaking it, I’m super happy to share it with you.

Check it out by clicking on the link: www.learngrowsucceed.org
Just remember it’s .org NOT .com or .net.
Let us know what you think?

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>I just returned from the most amazing adventure! We went back east to spend time with friends on their boat and while we were about 30 miles off Nantucket we were surrounded by a pod of whales! They were so playful and curious . . . you can see how close they came to the boat. At one point it actually seemed like they were waiving to us!
It was awesome to see how powerful they could be while at the same time graceful. It was quite a day and one I still get goosebumps thinking about. We joke about getting alot of ‘tail’ in Nantucket Enjoy the beauty!

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>Win a FREE TRIP to Imaging USA 2010!

• Grand Prize: All-inclusive Imaging USA trip
(Imaging USA Registration, Airfare–up to $400 and 4 nights at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center)
• Four First Prizes: Free Imaging USA registration
• Everyone who enters: Free Imaging EXPO pass

Registration is quick, easy and FREE! You don’t have to be a PPA member to register. If you’ve ever thought about attending this amazing educational event and trade show, register now!! Registration is only open through the end of the month.

Come and join me in Nashville! Click HERE to register

OR copy and paste this address in your web browser : https://www.formspring.com/forms/?form=660963&viewkey=my5nhIDdgP&evangelist_id=Nordstrom

Forward this email to your friends and family – give them a chance to win a FREE trip. Everyone who enters will receive a FREE Imaging Expo pass. Bring your family and friends along to join the fun!

See you there!

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>I just spent a weekend up north relaxing at mom and dad’s mountain home outside of Payson. We had alot of fun and sure enjoyed the cool moutain air!
Their yard backs-up to the forest and is constantly visited by animals of all types so I spent one morning getting a chance to just ‘play’ with my camera. The hummingbirds are so busy right now . . . mom spends much of the time just refilling feeders. I learned the hard way that wearing a red shirt is not a smart thing to do when photographing hummingbirds.

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>I just got confirmation that Marathon Press has asked me to present 5 new webinar programs! We had 67 particpate in the last one about Marketing to Mommies so we’re super psyched to share again.
Here is the list of dates and program titles so mark your calendars!

9/15 A hot new portrait trend – throw a party

10/7 Wow on a budget – designing a profitable projection room

10/27 Maternity Marketing – great expectations

11/10 Studio face lift – Nip/tucks for just a few bucks

12/8 Celebrate Sexy – boudior is back

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>Yesterday was one of those days . . . you know . . . the kind that helps you realize you’ve chosen the right career.
We had the opportunity to photograph 4 amazing women during our model search for a very exciting project we’re working on and the creativity during the process was incredible. I can’t thank Shari, Tess, Amber and Jenna for trusting in us and for being so fabulous!!! And to Lisa Stevens from Smooch Cosmetics for the amazing gift she has of taking what a woman has and making her ‘diva-licious’.
Keep your eyes out for a blog, email, facebook and e-newsletter blitz to occur in a couple of weeks. Then you can see what we’ve been up to and why we’re super jazzed to be photographers.

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Timeless . . . just like a Norman Rockwell painting. That is the way I feel about the images we created with the VanEs family this summer in Pinetop. The boys got to do the things they love to do and so did I . . . photograph three adorable kids just being ‘themselves’. Thanks Blake and Johnjay for the great day!

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>We just got our new music for a website we’re going to be launching soon (oops that was suppose to be a secret!) and it ROCKS! If you’re a photographer looking for the RIGHT and LEGAL way to use music at your studio you have to check them out: www.TripleScoopMusic.com

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>We’re soooo excited about next Friday! Why? Because it’s our first Facebook Friday event and it’s going to be a blast!

We’re already getting great response to the invitation we sent out on Facebook (see the link below) and are looking forward to a fun night of networking (bring your business cards!), refreshments and the chance to provide you with a new professional executive image for all your online social networking site needs!!

Attending the event is complimentary but if you want to participate in our ‘micro’ session (6-8 images to select from, posted online for your convenience, your selection emailed directly to you) the fee is only $25.

Let us know if you’re coming and feel free to share this information with your friends, family, business associates and connections. We appreciate your support!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=103797413732&ref=nf

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>As a photographer . . . how would I define ‘heaven’?
Beautiful surroundings, great weather and wonderful children to work with. Now that’s a little slice of heaven right there!

Here are some images from the session we had with the Cooley children last month in Pinetop. A great big ‘thank you’ to Paige, Bridget and Court for being so awesome to work with. You guys ROCK!

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