The new blog is finally finished!!! I hate to change things up on all of you faithful followers/readers, but I will now be blogging at
www.merephoto.com/blog
Check it out! And make sure to update your google readers and rss feeds! You can subscribe to the new blog if you'd like to do that as well.
And feel free to leave comments on the new blog and tell me what you think. Thanks! See you all there :)
It's official. Meredith Photography is now MEREDITH CARLSON PHOTOGRAPHY. I've been working furiously to get my new website up and running, and I'm finally finished! Woot woot! Check it out: www.merephoto.com It's the same url, but I've now separated into two sites: one for weddings and one for portraits. Next up, this blog. It's getting a complete overhaul. Don't mind that my logos don't currently match, because they will! I was going to wait until they were both done, but I can't wait.
And one of my resolutions for 2009: Blog at least 3 times a week! If I don't, send me a comment and you may receive a little gift! :)
Last but not least, I'll leave you with some bridals of the gorgeous Bonnie.
Just a reminder that today by midnight is the last day to submit orders from any sessions photographed prior to October. All galleries shot before then will be removed from the proofing gallery to make room for new 2009 sessions. Thank you!
In the next week or so, I'll be debuting my new wedding website, an updated portraits website, and a whole new look for Meredith Photography! Lots of fun changes are in store for 2009, so stay tuned!
And on a more personal note, I hope you have the most fantastic New year's eve! I'll leave you with these photos I shot with my little ol' point and shoot. Every time there's a new snowfall, my neighbor sculpts the snow around his mailbox to be a different character, scene, etc., and each time it's incredible! I always mean to take pictures, but never seem to get around to it. Well, I'm shaping up and will start debuting his latest and greatest creations here! First up, Madagascar.
Just wanted to thank all of you who sent in nominations for this giveaway! I've been so touched by all of the stories. You are all so amazing and it was REALLY hard to choose! Everyone is so deserving! Because I was having such a difficult time choosing, I finally turned it over to a panel of judges. The winner has been selected and contacted.
Fellow photographer Kristen Kalp began the Giving is Awesome (www.givingisawesome.com) campaign to help share our love of photography and make someone happy this Christmas season. I'm so excited to be a part of this campaign. Please read the giveaway rules below and participate! And please spread the word. This is in no way supposed to publicize me, I just thought it was a great idea and would love to share this gift with someone deserving!
You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.
You know someone. I guarantee it.
I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $1000 worth, to be exact. Whether it's canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?
The rules:
* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
* The nominee must reside in Utah. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
* You must e-mail me the full story : merephotography@gmail.com.
The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!
Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
With love,
MeredithFirst, thank you so much to all of you fabulous clients who have kept me so busy this year! Bless you! As the holidays are now drawing near, I just wanted to remind you that if you would like your prints/cards/products, etc. in time for Christmas, my ordering deadline is Dec. 4th.
Photographs make fabulous, timeless gifts for one and all, so order now!! And don't forget about your christmas cards! If I have shot a session for you this year, check out the cards we are offering in our card gallery (To access, go to my website, click on Proofing, and use the password "card".
As my early gift to all of you, I am offering 20% off all print/card orders placed before December 1st.
**PLEASE NOTE** To make room for my 2009 clients, all galleries shot before October of this year will be removed from the proofing gallery section after December 31 and will require a re-posting fee of $35 if you wish your gallery to be re-posted. Please place your orders before then if you have not already.
Thank you! I hope you are doing well :)
Can you believe that summer is over and we're creeping into fall? And you all know how fast fall flies by....Eeek! That's right folks. With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to begin thinking of family portraits and holiday cards. I've added a few new ones to the product lineup this year. These cards are DOUBLE-SIDED (read: super awesome) and will definitely set you apart from the neighbors with their glossy grocery store cards. I'm posting a few samples below. Oh! And if you haven't scheduled your family portrait session yet, you'd better do it now. Spots are filling up quickly!
To view all the cards I offer visit my website, click on Proofing, and enter the password "card".
Meredith Photography will be closed August 11-16. All calls and emails will be returned on Monday, August 18.
Be sure to check out the two new family session posts below.
Thanks!
We're back from WPPI in Las Vegas and it rocked! I highly recommend attending to all you photographers out there. We flew down Monday morning and spent the days meeting other photogs, attending classes, and wandering around the tradeshow (which is huge and totally overwhelming--but really good). I'm so glad Jake could come with me! Here's a little recap of trip I shot with my point & shoot:
Hanging out at the Tradeshow
Party time with Bludomain at the Parisian Palace
They had gaming tables set up everywhere. The games weren't for money, just fun. We tried our hand at craps (which I still don't understand) and blackjack
With Candice & Paul after the Blu party (paul and I are somehow distantly related and I haven't seen him in years! It was fun to hook up with these guys for the party)
Outside Paris
Our friends Jeff & Jen. They're getting married in May and we'll be heading back down to Vegas to photograph their wedding.
Moon over Paris and Ballys
Bellagio fountain
Jeff & Jen again. We had a great time hanging with you guys!
Some shots of the hotel and signage
Love this guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me being a dork and Jake capturing it all
Just letting everyone know that I'm officially booked for the remainder of the year. My apologies to those I've had to turn away!
Also, for all my clients who have had recent sessions and haven't yet placed your orders, the deadline for all orders (if you'd like them by Christmas) is December 5th. If you order after that, I can't guarantee them to be finished and back to you before Christmas.
Thank you!
I'm swamped! It's definitely been busy around here, which means no time for blogging. Please forgive me while I play the catch-up game and I promise new posts will be coming soon. I hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving! I know I did.
Okay, okay, so the new website is up and I'm soo excited! Looking at it this morning, there are already a few things I want to change, but I'll take care of those soon. Everyone check it out and let me know what you think!
Now for the business side of things. With the new website have come some other changes, such as, pricing, proofing, and products, to name a few. I think these new changes will actually benefit the customer a lot more, and will help me run everything more efficiently. I appreciate any and all feedback. Also, what are your thoughts on the blog? I keep debating if I should change it as well. Mainly from a black background to white. Any thoughts?
Thanks everyone!
1. Get on the list
School is back in full swing, and fall is on its way! I'm compiling a list of families that would like their family portraits taken in the fall colors. Since the colors only last for a limited time, and arrive at different times every year (anywhere from mid-september to early october--if there's not an early frost!), it's difficult to set specific appointments right now. In light of that, I'm compiling a list and when the color starts to appear, I will call those on the list in order and set appointments until the leaves disappear! To get your family on the list, just give me a call!
2. Holiday cards
With my new website on the way, I'll now be offering several new products. One of these great products is custom holiday cards! It's never too early to start thinking about them, especially if you are planning on including your fall family portrait on the card. Call or email me if you're interested!
