If you missed Smile Day, you can still schedule your mini session for Monday, April 30. Sessions are available at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 in the morning. If you that doesn’t work for you, contact me to make a donation to Operation Smile. Let’s help change a child’s life by making a donation today!
602.628.8019 or bymelinda@cox.net
I think she thought I was crazy when I put her on that pile of junk, but she ended up loving the image I made there! This young lady is laid back, talented, and so much fun. I really enjoyed working with her!
There’s still time for your senior portraits. Call to schedule your session today! 602.628.8019 or email bymelinda@cox.net.
Juniors, now is the perfect time to get your portraits done before the craziness of your senior year.
Is it humanly possible to be any cuter than this? I think not!
More than just cousins… they were best friends and pretty much inseperable all week.
We just had a visit from one of these amazing cousins. It was so much fun that I’m relying on the memories of this visit and past ones to dull the pain of the end of this visit. Max and Riley had the best time. I don’t think they had a single fight. They really enjoyed each other’s company.
DON’T MISS THIS SPECIAL “CELEBRATION OF SMILES DAY” PROMOTION!
On April 21, I will participate with an elite group of photographers around the country in a very special portrait promotion. On that day, I will be providing a wonderful opportunity for you to update portraits of yourself and any family members you wish. In doing so, you will help support Operation Smile, which provides free surgeries for children around the world who suffer with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.
Along with other members of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), I am offering the gift of an individual portrait session and a desk-sized (5×7) portrait in exchange for a $24 donation to PPA charities, which has chosen Operation Smile as its charitable partner. For every 10 individuals we photograph, another child will receive the gift of surgery! It costs as little as $240 for Operation Smile’s medical volunteers to provide a life-changing surgery that can take as little as 45 minutes. One hundred percent of each donation will go to Operation Smile.
We also believe that our Celebration of Smiles Day is a wonderful way to teach children the value of reaching out to others. Even small children can understand the importance of Operation Smile’s work, and they are eager to help these needy children. We hope you will join us in helping to make this vital work possible, and we promise to create a portrait that you will treasure.
To schedule your session appointment, please call me today at 602.628.8019.
I was recently elected Secretary for the Arizona Professional Photographer’s Association’s Board of Directors. This year will be relatively easy. If everything goes as planned, I will be the Vice President next year and in charge of the State Convention. Then the following year, I will be the President. Exciting!
If you are thinking of becoming a professional photographer, this organization is a great place to learn about the business and the craft. If you already are a professional photographer, you need to join because we provide unparalled educational opportunities and fantastic networking opportunities. I can’t imagine how I would have gotten my business up and running without AZPPA.
I recently participated in a project to document Arizona on its 100th birthday. Here are some of the images I took and a link to the website for the project.
I chose to document random things that were happening in my neighborhood. I photographed some mall walkers at Paradise Valley Mall, some hikers at a nearby trail, a horse riding lesson at a public park, and a softball practice near Riley’s school. It was a great excuse to get out and take photos for fun. Who knew that tu-tus and cleats went together!?!
When you mix amazing models with talented makeup artists, hair stylists and creative photographers, you are going to end up with something amazing! This is a sneak peak for the models. Aren’t they incredible?!?
Thanks to Jim Walls and Elizabeth Homan for providing these images!!!!!
It was a long wait for my first image to be shown at print competition. My friend, Ivan, had already seen 3 of his prints be evaluated before my first one was displayed. I was starting to worry. But, it was worth the wait. That first print earned a Merit ribbon and was discussed thoroughly. I quickly took notes so I can improve the image even more. A little while later, another print earned another Merit ribbon and was also discussed. That was followed by the remaining four more of my prints that earned Representative ribbons. One only missed the Merit category by 1 point. So close!
I’m looking forward to entering the next print competition. The feedback is extremely valuable and will help me improve all of my images.
