Shout Out to Stephanie!

I received an email today from one of my very good friends that I do not see as much I once did because we used to work together. She could lead the Harper Photography Encouragement Club if there was one - Stephanie! Stephanie is somebody who knows how to give me a good pep talk when I need it. Don't you just love the people in your life who are great at encouragement? I am telling you - if I am low on praise, I know that all I have to do is talk to Stephanie.

Anyway, her email was saying that she loved the blog even though she generally doesn't like blogs. AND - that she had passed my new site on to another friend. How awesome is that? I told her she shoulda left a comment! lol!

Stephanie brought her two kids before Easter to do the Fun with Bunnies special. I used to see her every day, but now its more like once or twice a year. We were able to have dinner together after the session and catch up on the latest and greatest. Getting together with my good friends is something I wish I could do more. It is so fun! Thank you, Stephanie, for being someone I know that I can count on!

Last Weekend At Montgomery Bell

I mentioned in an earlier post that I attended the TPPA seminar last weekend at Montgomery Bell State Park. It was a great weekend! I got to see a lot of my fellow photographers who also have businesses in TN and hear some speakers share ideas. It was really a pleasure and also an honor to hear Richard Ramsey of Bartlett. He is extremely accomplished in his skill and also in his artwork; he has received SO many awards for his photography. If you ever see it in person, you be able to tell immediately that this man is gifted...

I am attaching a photo that I took early Sunday morning. The air was brisk and cool - the kind of air that feels good when it hits your lungs. I could see the fog lifting off the water from my balcony and had to walk down to get a shot of it. I normally do not shoot a lot of nature, but these shots make great wallpaper for my computers of which I rarely tire of seeing. These shots also remind me of just how quickly scenes appear and disappear in a blink. The way the bridge cuts across the frame makes it look like the right side is wider than the left. In fact, it is an optical illusion! The photo is actually a perfect rectangle!

c ya!

Yikes!

Today is Friday, and I have somehow managed to spring back to life from some sort of sickness I must have contracted during the seminar. I came home and less than 24 hours later started getting chills and fever. Ouch! Needless to say, it has knocked me on my tail the rest of this week until today. I have survived and am back at the studio this afternoon after having to reschedule my sessions since Wednesday! Next week will be CRAZY!

LOADS of Fun!!!

Hello again to everyone! Wow...Fun with Bunnies is named that for a reason. We had LOADS of fun with all of the little clients despite last Saturday's snow. If I had to pick my favorite photo, I couldn't do it! The bunnies were real troopers this past week, so we have to give them a big salute and plenty of carrots! After all, we'd like them to come again next year...

This weekend is Spring Seminar for the Tennessee Professional Photographers Association, and we leave tonight. This is a neat weekend at Montgomery Bell State Park to hear speakers from other states share cool ideas.

We thank everyone who has called to schedule appointments the last few days. We have scheduled babies, toddlers, families, and bridal consultations. The word is getting out about our quality of work, so don't forget the referral program. Every client who sends us a new client gets a BONUS!

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It's Time for Fun with Bunnies!!!

We had our first Fun with Bunnies session at 10 a.m. this morning! This is so precious with live bunnies and our beautiful hand-painted background! Not to mention the sweetest little model ever! We will run this special through Saturday, so give us a call at 444.6322 before you miss it!

Ms. TN Senior America Pageant

We had a great time Saturday night at the Ms. TN Senior America Pageant held at Cumberland University here in Lebanon! Here you see a photo of the 2008 winner, Olivia Haley, from Nolensville. Olivia was stunning in her black fitted evening gown. She is being crowned by the 2007 Ms. TN Senior America, Yvonne Hunter.

I just want to also say thank you to all of the beautiful ladies who participated in the competition. Everyone was so genuinely kind and courteous; it was my pleasure meeting each one. We had a lot of fun getting some individual photos of each contestant in her cocktail dress before the pageant started.

Scott Graham from S.S. Graham Florals decorated the stage in silver and white crystals; it looked fantastic! If you are needing a great floral designer, Scott is located on W. Main Street next to Peking.