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Hurry what are you waiting for. And don't forget to spread the news like on the forums, to your friends, to your family.

XOXO Kailee

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Our website is no longer black if you see a black website email me at www.bludomain.com

Modern 7/ Skye Hardwick Launches in One Hour

Stay tuned for the big debut of Modern 7/ Skye Hardwick.

Vivid imagery combined with rustic layer backgrounds really set off her amazing work. Her style truly comes to  life in this collaboration between famous children's photographer Skye Hardwick + Blu's Creative Director Harald Hasselbach.

Another toast to her vision, passion and for staying true to herself.

Hallelujah!

And then a big gift to Blu, something we have been waiting for (  .....  my heart is pumping ..... stay tuned. You won't believe your eyes.

Cheers to happy adventures - so glad you are here for the fun. Life is fun.

BTW everyone will hear back from Blu by the end of the weekend.  So once again if you have requested a contract you will be honored.

NEW CONTEST- Self-portrait should be black and white and we are giving away 2 MODERN7/SKYE HARDWICK sites.  Must be vertical. Send them to me now. Once she launches I will announce the winners.

BluDomain Launches Ava

BTW stay tuned for the highly anticipated Modern7/ Skye Hardwick & who did BLU choose as 2007-2008 Photographer of the Year plus all the contest winners and yes we have more sites and surprises. We work odd hours every day of our life we don't know any better but we are fun. That's what counts.

Meet the ladies!

www.blutemplates.com/lilly
www.blutemplates.com/stella + dual portal
Only $500.00 until Tuesday at midnight

Introducing Ava she is cheeky, fresh, and energetic. Check out the thumbnails and the ripple like effect.

And a big thank you to Kelly Moore Photography who is just amazing & so sweet.
www.kellymoorephotography.com

The best part she is ONLY $300.00 until Tuesday at midnight then she will go back to the regular $400.00
www.blutemplates.com/ava

What's new

bulk upload  images
up to 3 images per slide in the  galleries
color shifting for every image  within galleries, and every section
option to use the reflection  thumbnails or simple arrow navigation in the galleries
advanced music jukebox with  random play option
advanced splash page with up to  4 customizable image links
NEW - bulk upload  music
5 sections + contact page.

BluDomain Launches Stella

. read below BluDomain launched Lilly www.blutemplates.com/lilly earlier today

What you'll love about Stella - she comes with a dual portal and I love this girl! She definitely has her groove on.

www.blutemplates.com/stella

A big thank you to Nate & Jaclyn Kaiser of  www.theimageisfound.com  Flawless and unprecentended talent. Contiually inspiring the world.

 

What is a dual portal? A dual portal allows your client to enter one site such as bludomain.com and either go to bludomain.com/portraits or bludomain.com/weddings (you can name them as you see fit) Each site can be unique with contents, colors, images and more!

Blu has spent the past 3 months feverishly overhauling the back-end admin. Everything in life can always use improvements.

features of Stella

- bulk upload images
- choose the number of contact fields for the  form
- advanced music jukebox with random play option
- ability to set a song per gallery
- side-by-side image capability in the homepage  slideshow
- advanced splash page with up to 4 customizable image links 
- NEW - bulk upload music
- NEW - make any text section a single page  section, section with a dropdown menu, or arrow navigation section. Check out the HOT vendors section.
- NEW -  image slideshows for every page of the text sections
- NEW - improved admin  interface for better usability
- NEW - subdivide a client proofing gallery  into separate galleries, all accessible from one  password

Price: $500.00 until Tuesday at midnight.

Blu Launches Lilly

Congrats to the glowing and radiant Leah Simmers who wins a FREE website and a virtual gift card to Nordstrom. And congrats to Candi Siebert- Winker and Yuli Aerosmith and Jeff Pennell all winners of scavenger hunt #2.

Does Stella have her groove on?   Find out soon but first Ava needs a little attention.  Ava darling? 

In the meantime we still have to announce Blu's Photographer of the Year and the highly anticipated Modern 7/ Skye Hardwick is launching tonight.  And more surprises.

Contest: Scavenger #3  4 winners will receive a $100.00 gift card to www.target.com and this time #2 person to the finish line wins a free website.

5 photos

1. take a photo of your significant other, if you don't have find one to fake the part. Must be in your age range.

2. Have someone take a picture of you doing a cartwell.

3. take a photo of the inside of your closet.

4.  put 5 of your beauty products on a counter and let me see inside your life.

5.  write happy birthday blu in colored lipstick on your mirror and take photo!

 
Miss Lilly is sophisticated, and sassy with a no nonsense and direct approach. All disguised in a flowery boutique.

www.blutemplates.com/lilly

Blu has spent the past 3 months feverishly overhauling the back-end admin. Everything in life can always use improvements.

features of this Lilly:
- bulk upload images
- choose the number of contact fields for the  form
- advanced music jukebox with random play option
- ability to set a song per gallery
- side-by-side image capability in the homepage  slideshow
- advanced splash page with up to 4 customizable image links 
- NEW - bulk upload music
- NEW - make any text section a single page  section, section with a dropdown menu, or arrow navigation section. Check out the HOT vendors section.
- NEW -  image slideshows for every page of the text sections
- NEW - improved admin  interface for better usability
- NEW - subdivide a client proofing gallery  into separate galleries, all accessible from one  password

Price: $500.00 until Tuesday at midnight.

Toast! And another toast to Jenn & Stephen Bebb from Tying the Knot who are destined for great things! Their work is exceptional and the passion they share for their work is phenonmenal.   www.tyingtheknot.net

Due to Birthday Bash and new interfaces we can't email you right now unless it's an emergency. No worries we will catch up later tonight.

Take part in the " I heart blu" campaign.  Written testimonials no more!     If you love blu simply let us know by holding a sign at some point in your daily life and send it to us.  More on this later and where you could be featured. Now this is why I believe you are the craziest people alive!

Kristy Cardinal loves blu this much!

Notes: Blu will launch Miss Lilly in less than an hour. No delays, no excuses she doesn't like to be late. She is sophisticated, and sassy with no nonsense and direct approach. All disguised in a flowery boutique.

I hope you have a bottle of champagne because it's officially time to ditch work and have some fun.

In the meantime:  Let's have fun with scavenger hunt #2! 4 people will win gift cards to www.nordstrom.com tonight. They will be virtually emailed to you so that you can shop away! BTW $100.00 each and the first person will win a FREE site.

5 photos must be sent to me

1. Go and buy an ice cream cone at McDonald's or any fast food chain. I must see you in the photo, ice cream and the cashier register.

2. go to your gas station and take a photo of the sign with the prices.

3. write on a sign what your best feature is and hold the sign down with your favorite pair of shoes and snap away!

4. take a photo in the mirror again but you must blow a big bubble. So don't forget you need gum.

5.

Send to kailee@bludomain.com

Note: Due to chaos at Blu headquarters, lack of sleep and excitement we are very slow today. So if you have sent us an email or have called we will get back to you very soon. Our priorities right now are to give you some pretty things to look at!

Celebrate with us today! Lots of fun stuff happening here today! 

The pizza has been officially ordered and 10 people will be getting a little Blu love at lunchtime. If you happen to have your camera ready take a shot of the pizza guy and send it to me!

UPDATE: this is so much fun. We received about 1300 requests to receive pizza today in honor of our birthday. And we SURPRISED 10 people.  Pizza #1 has just wrote in with pictures to let us know she received his pizzas!  Jamie Weiss from Tennessee. Woo-hoo!

#2 pizza has been delivered to Connecticut to Paola DiMeglio. (no camera)

#3 pizza has been delivered to Theresa R.S. Thurman in Kansas.(no camera)

#4 pizza has been delivered to Gretchen Miner from Colorado Springs, Co and her helpers

Pizza #5 has been delivered to Christine Tremoulet of Texas.

Pizza #6 has been delivered twice to. Christian Heurich from Smithsburg told the poor pizza guy he didn't order pizza and sent him on his way. Blu received a call saying the address was correct but the gentleman denied us! The good thing is that only minutes later he realized he must be a winner and recovered his 2 large pizzas & Sprite.

Pizza #7 has been delivered to California's Allison Stahl.

Pizza #8 has been delivered to Nancy of www.bugandbeanphoto.com

Pizza #9 Utah's Kelli Ward received her pizza and her hot husband showed us how you eat pizza!

 

The winner: Michelle Gerard


Contest: spell out your business name ( add the logo if you are artistically talented) in toothpaste on a PLAIN surface or suntan lotion on someone's back. 

Holy smokes does Michelle have talent! She wins a lot of baking goodies! Email me Michelle with your address and congratulations.

A big thanks to the hundreds (over 920) entries we received in almost every category. That's the best part of Blu is the fun people. We keep striving to challenge you. hehe

CONTEST

it's a scavenger hunt! Win a FREE website today.  First person to take these 5 photos and send them to kailee@bludomain.com wins

1. take a photograph of a pair of scissors, laundry detergent, a photo of someone you love, a plant or flower, a $5.00 bill,  1 egg,  perfume or cologne, and something Blu. ( in one pile)

2. take a photo of your self in a mirror.

3. take a photo of  your car

4. do a backbend on the floor and take a photo in that position

5. tape a sign that says Happy Birthday Blu on a sidewalk and take a photo

Have fun!

And we have a WINNER.  I think it took less than 5 minutes and there were at least 10 people right behind her. Congratulations to Chrissie Raysor

 

Happy Birthday Blu!

Celebrate with us today as we celebrate relationships - love for what we do and create - and new things!

The celebration will last until midnight.

Maybe you are one of the lucky Blu fans who will have pizza delivered to your door today. It's a pizza + champagne birthday bash.  And of course new interfaces. Special prices. Free things.

And as you go about your daily life today take a photo of yourself holding a sign that says " I heart blu" (the symbol) and send it to us in lieu of gifts.

the winner : Lisa Robbins
the contest: bake a cupcake and put 4 candles on the cupcake.

The entry came in the 11th hour, we are all at work! We all fell in love with the "homemade" sign.

Email me Lisa at kailee@bludomain.com to claim all your lovely earrings from shopintuition.com

BTW all prizes will be ordered today.

happy birthday to blu! happy birthday to blu! happy birthday dear bluuuuuuuu!! happy birthday to blu. And many more!!  haha

stay tuned for random things to happen today.

Blu's Birthday Bash

All night until midnight tomorrow night I will be updating you on what is going down at Blu headquarters!

IMPORTANT UPDATE - the photo must be 320 pixels wide and 210 pixels high
What I NEED.

4 photos!  I need them tonight.  Why? Can't tell you.  But if you WIN you will win a pair of shoes at nike.com!

Let's start with children photographers! I need your BEST most favorite photograph you have taken recently. Must be color!  The 4 we LOVE will be chosen and then it's up to YOU to choose the ONE! This is so fun, BTW aren't you tired of Blu +their signature color orange.  If you are tired of it let's get rid of it tomorrow.

The photo must be these dimensions 320 x 210 pixels and in COLOR!

XOXO Kailee Ann

Blu's Birthday Bash Tomorrow

Due to preparation of our BIG party tomorrow Blu will be very busy today. (Read below for details) That could mean slow response time, Blu headquarters hard to reach. Contracts and birthday cards will get to you and if you have a REQUEST in by tonight at midnight. No worries you will be honored.

In the meantime if you would love to have PIZZA delivered to your house or studio tomorrrow for lunch, we may make that wish come true tomorrow. Send to info@bludomain.com your name, phone number, address to deliver pizza and your favorite kind. OH and the number to your local pizza joint.

Until we meet again,
BluDomain team

Malaysia's Ke Wynn

Happy 4th of July! Happy Birthday to the United States of America! I only wish that you all create your own fireworks today and in life! BTW Blu is closed today.

Celebrate Blu's 4th Birthday this Friday! 2 days left to SAVE money and BUY your Birthday Bash card. Read below this interview for more details.

Who's That Guy???

My name... Ke Wynn
Where I live... Malaysia
My style... Candid & Artistic
www.wedding.whizarts.com

The piece of equipment I can't part with... my 70-200mm 2.8 telephoto lens

The album company I use... Photobook

A website I visit often... too many. I have a few 'must visit' websites everyday

One thing I do daily for my business... check and write emails

What I charge for an 4 x 6... don't sell them

3 things you'll find on my desk... iMac, Asus notebook and papers everywhere

Something you must have in every business.... passion and determination

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot...  a prayer

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be ... Louis Pang
A challenge I face in my company... getting more money?

If not a photographer I would have been a .... a restaurant owner

Ke Wynn's favorite image of recent

What I had for dinner... Grilled chicken

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm... On the computer

The brand of jeans I prefer .... I prefer khakis

A hobby of mine.... photography & music

5 years from now I will have ... A fancy studio of my own

Something that annoys me...  Slow internet connection!!!!!!

My best feature..  I don't think I have any

My favorite cocktail... I rarely drink

My astrological sign... Aquarius

Something I must have for summer.... a new battery pack for my camera

2 things I would never throw away... Not attached to any.. I'll get rid of anything if I need to.

One thing you'll never find me doing... getting drunk and wasted

I believe that.... life is fair

On top of my pizza you'll find.... lots and lots of cheese

3 things I like in a girl... I like everything about my girl

Blu Gossip!

Proclaim your love for Blu like Mackenzie Freeman.

(how hot is she!!)

You will soon see why. The concept is hot! Send in your photo with a handmade sign that says I "heart" Blu.  You must be in the photo and make it part of your "daily life"  send it to me at kailee@bludomain.com  We are looking for a nice homemade sign, fun and vertical composition NOT horizontal like this example!

Buy a birthday card before July 6th at midnight. The gift card is good for any interface that Blu launches from now until September 30th. Includes current interfaces. 1/2 price off hosting $50.00 for the year. Email info@bludomainhosting.com to purchase one.

Birthday Cards:

$400.00 for any new BluDomain client who wishes to host with Blu

$450.00 for any  new BluDomain client who wishes not to host with Blu

$300.00 for a VIP client. That is anyone who is a current BluDomain client.

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes. CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE CONTESTS DEADLINE IS JULY 5TH AT MIDNIGHT

The entries thus far are fabulous. Have some fun and enter now.

UK's Bob Lawrence

This Friday Blu Celebrates it's 4th Birthday. Join us for the Birthday Bash.  It's everything you've come to know, love, and expect from this Colorado team who spends most of their time together. Meet the team on Friday. Read below this interview for WAYS TO SAVE MONEY BEFORE JULY 5TH!

Who's This Guy???

My name...
Bob Lawrence

Where I live...
Tintern, South Wales, UK

My style...
Freestyle, bits of everything

My website ....
www.abbeyhousestudios.co.uk

The piece of equipment I can't part with...
Eizo ColorEdge CG210

The album company I use...
Graphistudio

A website I visit often...
www.digitalweddingforum.com

One thing I do daily for my business...
Keep my customer relationship management database up to date

What I charge for an 4 x 6...
Wedding guest reprint (no one else buys them) £15 (approx $30).

3 things you'll find on my desk...
A picture of my Morgan sports car, a mug of tea and 3 computer screens and keyboards

Something you must have in every business....
My wife Fran, but you can't she's already taken  :)

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot...
a BIG diffuser

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be
Jane Bown

A challenge I face in my company...
Making sure I work on the business as well as in it

If not a photographer I would have been a ....
a rally driver

A blog I must read daily.....
Alec Soth's

Bob's favorite image of recent

What I had for dinner...
Chicken Dopiaza

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm...
Church rehearsal for Saturday's wedding

The brand of jeans I prefer ....
Er .... I don't wear them

A hobby of mine....
Sailing my gaff rigged cutter yacht

5 years from now I will have ...
Fun teaching my grandaughter to sail  ....

Something that annoys me...
People tidy-ing things up for me so I can't find anything

My best feature..
Generosity

Something that is so overrated...
Caviar

My favorite cocktail...
16yr old Lagavulin Scottich Malt Whisky

My astrological sign...
Leo

Something I must have for summer....
Time off!

2 things I would never throw away...
Photographs of my granddaughter
Friendships

One thing you'll never find me doing...
Sunbathing

I believe that....
The children are our future

On top of my pizza you'll find....
Hot Chilli Beef

3 things I like in a girl...
Too old to remember ...

Blu Gossip!

Proclaim your love for Blu like Samantha Bender. You will soon see why. The concept is hot! Send in your photo with a handmade sign that says I "heart" Blu.  You must be in the photo and make it part of your "daily life"  send it to me at kailee@bludomain.com  We are looking for a nice homemade sign, fun and vertical composition.

Buy a birthday card before July 6th at midnight. The gift card is good for any interface that Blu launches from now until September 30th. Includes current interfaces. 1/2 price off hosting $50.00 for the year. Email info@bludomainhosting.com to purchase one.

Birthday Cards:

$400.00 for any new BluDomain client who wishes to host with Blu

$450.00 for any  new BluDomain client who wishes not to host with Blu

$300.00 for a VIP client. That is anyone who is a current BluDomain client.

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes. Click here and check out all of our CONTESTS. The entries thus far are fabulous. Have some fun and enter now.

At our Birthday Bash we will unveil HOT new interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7 project/ Skye Hardwick, a new shopping cart, a new and improved database,  new ideas, new concepts. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard. Plus what famous photographer flew into Denver to meet with Blu? I am about to squeal the wait is killing me. In lieu of gifts send a photo that says I "heart" Blu. The heart should be a symbol. Yes of course we have a party gift for the one we love the most. And yes we really do have the most amazing team and the best place on the planet to work. I get that question all the time. Yes Blu is fabulous because they love what they do.

. Who will be announced as Blu's Photographer of the Year 2007-2008? We will announce the winner on Friday.  Last year's winner, Jessica Claire  has been an inspiration to many, she has created a buzz in the community and her talent is unsurpassed.

Kailee Gossip

. Did you know that Urban Outfitters, Inc operates retail stores under Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People. Rumor has it that Urban Outfitters, Inc. plans to launch a fourth brand in early 2008. This brand will be primarily an upscale home and garden brand.  Stock in Urban Outfitters today is $23.96 per share.

I love Urban Outfitters. www.urbanoutfitters.com

. what do your tees say about you?

. whip up some delicious twinkies in your own kitchen. Perfect activity for those of you who are still kids!

. if you need a 101 on the digestive track you should pick up a copy of this book. A perfect read while on the toliet.

. brag about your kids, your life mate, or a few good friends in this absoutely lovely patent photo clutch lined in satin. Holds 16 4x6 photographs.

. remind the bachlorette or bachelor that it's time for a few good toasts! Or take it to your the next college social!

. ugly - Unsightly: displeasing to the eye; repulsive or offensive: hideous, objrectionable.

Adidas' NEW July 4 ZX600's.

. a hip accessory for fashionable men!

Paired wonderfully with a good pair of trendy but casual jeans and a simple tee. Draw attention to those muscular arms with this Diesel Brace Photo Cuff.

. Prepare yourself for Back to School! Purchase early and buy in bulk. And always select a backpack that sits no lower than the waist and has padded shoulder straps. No kids should have sore muscles or headaches from backpacks that are weighty or too large!

. my favorite are these enameled heart post earrings.

Isn't it fun to shop at www.urbanoutfitters.com

New York's Anna Wolf

Blu's Birthday Party is July 6th!  Read below this interview for savings, contests, savings, contests!

Who's This Girl???

The girl everyone is talking about. I get so many inquiries about this girl that I was thrilled when she said yes to an interview.

My favorite thing about Anna is her "Little Books" section on her website.

My name... Anna Wolf
Where I live... Brooklyn, NY
My style... relaxed
My website .... www.annawolf.com

The piece of equipment I can't part with... old plastic polaroid I bought in Colorado for $1

The most recent company I shot for... Vibe Magazine

A website I visit often... Adbase

One thing I do daily for my business... emails

Where I find my inspiration.. friends, magazines, films

3 things you'll find on my desk... photos, bills and water

Something you must have in every business.... goals

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot... my camera :)

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be.. my boyfriend shoots a great portrait of me

A challenge I face in my company... my own impatience

If not a photographer I would have been a .... I can't imagine what else there is

A blog I must read daily..... Am I allowed to say my own blog?! annawolfphoto.blogspot.com

Where you may have seen her work: Urban Outfitters, Lucky Magazine, Dwell, American Eagle.

What I had for dinner... tamale and a salad

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm... anywhere but in NYC at a bar

The brand of jeans I prefer .... cheap mondays

A hobby of mine.... making collages

5 years from now I will have ...  a house on the beach somewhere, and I'll go there all the time

Something that annoys me... no right on red

My best feature.. my big nose

Something that is so overrated... don't even get me started!!

My favorite cocktail... tequila in a shot glass with a lime

My astrological sign... gemini

Something I must have for summer.... lemonade and iced tea

2 things I would never throw away... an old teddy bear and my negatives

One thing you'll never find me doing... smoking

I believe that... put it out there and it will happen

On top of my pizza you'll find.... veggies

3 things I like in a boy... talent, positive attitude, and a big heart

The Birthday Bash

Buy a birthday card before July 6th at midnight. The gift card is good for any interface that Blu launches from now until September 30th. Includes current interfaces. 1/2 price off hosting $50.00 for the year. Email info@bludomainhosting.com to purchase one.

Birthday Cards:

$400.00 for any new BluDomain client who wishes to host with Blu

$450.00 for any  new BluDomain client who wishes not to host with Blu

$300.00 for a VIP client. That is anyone who is a current BluDomain client.

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes. Click here and check out all of our CONTESTS. The entries thus far are fabulous. Have some fun and enter now.

HOT new interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7 project/ Skye Hardwick, a new shopping cart, a new and improved database,  new ideas, new concepts. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard. Plus what famous photographer flew into Denver to meet with Blu? I am about to squeal the wait is killing me. In lieu of gifts send a photo that says I "heart" Blu. The heart should be a symbol. Yes of course we have a party gift for the one we love the most. And yes we really do have the most amazing team and the best place on the planet to work. I get that question all the time. Yes Blu is fabulous because they love what they do.

Kailee Gossip

. Confessions of a drama queen! I spent my weekly paycheck on myself this weekend. I just went to pick up the new L, a L.A.M.B fragrance by Gwen Stefani and a pair of shoes. However there were so many shoes to choose from, that my shopping cart ended up in total chaos.  I fell in love with these Vince Camuto "Orchid" Mary Jane Pumps and my "oh-la-la" new Charles David "Prickly" Pumps with zebra pattern, and these "too-die for" Betsey Johnson "Leland" sandals.

. cure your sweet tooth. www.harvardsweetboutique.com

. add color to your everyday office duties! www.knockknock.biz

. have you ever wanted to know what the ten most common photographic mistakes are? Click here.

. summer is the perfect time to grill! If your stainless steel barbeque is looking a little shabby check out this Weber Summit S-420 Gas Grill. www.bbqoutfitters.com

. my favorite website of the week. Eclectic and cultural! I love these chocolate cigerattes and set of 3 bubble bags. www.kioskkiosk.com

More hot tees for the boys http://www.defunker.com

.vote for Stephani, a client of famous photographer Pepper Nix, she lost her legs to a drunk driver a few years back. She has been training hard ever since and last year won the gold medal for skiing in the Torino Olympics. She is nominated this year for the ESPY awards, yes the prestigious ESPY awards. I voted. Your turn to vote. Once you click on this link you will see the nominees, on the right hand side is a faint blue bar that scrolls up and down. Go to Best Female Athlete With A Disability and vote for Stephani Victor! http://espn.go.com/espy2007/index.html#/vote/
 

MUSIC LAB

Blu's new source of inspiration, Jessica Hughes. Once a week she will introduce some all-new originals and a sparkling assortment of tunes that will influence you and make your brain happy! Click on the songs below while you work. Check out www.jessicahughes.com

1. Satellite Party - Wish Upon a Dogstar
Awesome song by Janes Addiction's front man Perry Ferrel. No video so
you'll just have to listen. :)

2. Sublime - What I Got
I've always loved this song. It reminds me of the book 'don't sweat the
small stuff' Life is short. The lead singer of Sublime died of a drug overdose not long after this.

3. AFI - Love Like Winter
These guys have been going at it for a long time!

4. The Killers - Read My Mind
I really love this band, but I have to say...the first album was much
better.

5. Violent Femmes - Gone Daddy Gone
Only one of the FUNNEST bands to see live!!

Please email me for requests! If you have a song you would like to share let me know. www.jessicahughes.com 

 

Edmonton's Jesh de Rox (read below)

Your Invited to Celebrate Blu's Birthday Bash on July 6th.

HOT new interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7 project/ Skye Hardwick, a new shopping cart, a new and improved database,  new ideas, new concepts. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard. Plus what famous photographer flew into Denver to meet with Blu? I am about to squeal the wait is killing me. In lieu of gifts send a photo that says I "heart" Blu. The heart should be a symbol. Yes of course we have a party gift for the one we love the most. And yes we really do have the most amazing team and the best place on the planet to work. I get that question all the time. Yes Blu is fabulous because they love what they do.

Buy A Blu Birthday Bash Card

The card is good for any current BluDomain interface or any future interface that Blu will launch up until September 30th. Yes that means you buy your card before midnight on July 5th and you pay for it and then you can pick any interface and you owe nothing more! Unless you add video or any add-on's. It's really that beautiful of a deal. Need a birthday bash card email us at info@bludomainhosting.com

Birthday Bash GIft Card Prices

1. $400.00 if you are are a new client and will be hosting with Blu
2. $450.00 if you are a new client and you will not be hosting with Blu
3. $300.00 if you are a current client of Blu. VIP client.
4. 1/2 price hosting ONLY $50.00 for the first year.

Contests for our birthday party!  enter now and click here
Fabulous prizes & FREE websites. Send all entries to info@bludomainhosting.com before midnight on July 5th.

Who's That Guy ???

my new boyfriend ( ha ha)

www.jeshderox.com

My name... jesh de rox
Where I live... Edmonton, in western Canada
My style... experiential photography

The piece of equipment I can't part with... the heart.

The album company I use... a mix : )

A website I visit often... www.digitalweddingforum.com

One thing I do daily for my business... remind myself why i do this : )

What I charge for an 8x10... n/a

3 things you'll find on my desk... multiple glasses of water, lot's & lot's of notes to self, a picture of a bengal tiger that my bro made me (he's six).

Something you must have in every business.... yourself. being genuine is so key.

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot... fascination.

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be ... Rumi

A challenge I face in my company... juggling nine million things at once.

If not a photographer I would have been an .... explorer

Jesh's favorite image of recent

What do you think happens to you when you die... birth & death are part of a cycle,,, life has no opposite.

What's your drink... lemonade.

Something you’ll always find in my car... space.

What I ate for breakfast... mmm... cereal!!! i looove cereal. i wouldn't be surprised if i've eaten more cereal in my life than all other foods combined. i like the natural cereals. plain is a flavor!!!

Something I must have for Summer... i have everything i need.

I'm annoyed by... very little.

Something I love to indulge in... friendship.

Boxers or briefs... definitely boxerbriefs. i'm all about balance.

If I needed therapy it would be for... overworking.

I'm happiest when... i'm in the moment.

If they made a movie about my life, it would be... made by the people who wrote Amelie.

Kailee Gossip

Learn with the most awesome people in the industry, meet other guys and gals, sleep in the chic hotels in new cities and change your life forever. Here are my picks for the workshops and photographers you should know about and keep an eye on. ( in no particular order)

1. www.bebbseminars.com

2. www.antiworkshop.com

3. raysantanablog.blogspot.com Next Level Workshop in Miami featuring HOT new sensation Ray Santana, famous photographer Mike Colon and California's Mike Larsen Sign up now!

4. www.vgalleryhaven.com

5. www.theneedtochange.com 

6. www.vinoimagegroup.com

7. www.susanstripling.com/seminar

8. www.theimageisfound.com/shootshops

Most viewed BLOGS in the industy (in my opinion)  Bookmark and visit often you will surely be inspired. Become daily stalkers!

1. www.jessicaclaire.net

2. www.beckersblog.com

3. www.alwblog.typepad.com

4. www.boutwellstudio.com/blog 

5. www.boutwellstudio.com/blougbloug

6. www.theblogisfound.com

7. www.jasminestarblog.com 

8. www.cupofjoephoto.com

9. www.cinematicbride.com/blog

10. www.opensourcephoto.blogspot.com 

11. www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog

12. jeshderoxweddings.blogspot.com

13. www.behindthecamera.info 

Where to Buy Stuff ..... good stuff

1. www.shootsac.com

2. boutwellstudio.com/totallyrad
 

Michigan's Amy Carroll (read below)

BLU'S BIRTHDAY BASH ON JULY 6TH

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes ENTER CONTESTS NOW by clicking HERE Wow the entries are coming in from around the world, this is so much fun! Plus surprise prizes on the day of the birthday bash.  I dare you to be silly and have some fun!

We are offering you SAVINGS. Purchase a Blu Birthday Bash Card and any BluDomain interface that we are featuring now or any NEW interface that we launch between now and September 30th is ONLY...

$400.00 for all NEW clients and must be hosting with Blu.

$450.00 for all NEW clients who are not hosting with Blu.

$300.00 for all VIP clients (which is any current BluDomain client)

1/2 price hosting: $50.00 for the first year.

No refunds. Must purchase Blu Birthday Bash Card by July 5th at midnight. Inquire at info@bludomainhosting.com

On July 6th BluDomain will launch NEW interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7/Skye Hardwick project. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard, we will reveal more all day July 6th. Plus what famous photographer flew into Denver to meet with Blu? I am about to squeal the wait is killing me. Hot stuff.

A note: With the Birthday Bash Card you will pay the $400.00 or $450.00 or $300.00 now, once you choose your site from now until September 30th you will just redeem your card and owe nothing more!

Who's That Girl???

My Name: Amy Carroll

Where I Live: Grand Rapids, MI

My Style: Creative Portraiture with a mix of photojournalism

My Website: www.acarrollphotography.com  

The Album Company I use: KISS and Destiny Albums

A Website I visit often: www.pwpforums.com and www.dooce.com
 
One thing I do for my daily business:  A Picture of the Day.  Every.Single.Day.

What I charge for a 4x6 - $5

3 things you'll find on my desk: My coffee cup, Ipod, and lipgloss
 
Something you must have in every business:  Drive

Something I always have with me during a photoshoot: My 50mm f1.8.  Best.lens.ever.

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be ... Brianna Graham

A challenge I face in my company... Keeping up on my album designs.

If not a photographer I would have been a .... Graphic Designer

A blog I must read daily.....www.dooce.com

Amy's favorite image of recent

What I had for dinner... Coconut curry stir-fry with tofu

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm... Shooting a wedding

The brand of jeans I prefer ....  Paper, Denim and Cloth

A hobby of mine....  Tennis

5 years from now I will have ...  My passport filled with stamps of countries I've visited

Something that annoys me... Pretentious people

My best feature... My sparkling personality

Something that is so overrated...  Spoiled Heiresses
 
My favorite cocktail...  Lavendar Mojito

My astrological sign...  Taurus

Something I must have for summer....  Freetime

2 things I would never throw away... The extra buttons that come with new clothes and greeting cards.

One thing you'll never find me doing...  Complaining that it's too hot

I believe that....  God as truly blessed my life

On top of my pizza you'll find.... Veggies.  Lots of them.

3 things I like in a boy...  A charming demeanor, an evil smile, and someone who can keep up with me
 
Kailee's Gossip

. Five Factor Fitness, by Harley Pasternak, has been growing in popularity ever since Jessica Simpson & John Mayer lost pounds. It's all about fives: 5 meals a day, 5 workouts a week each made up of 5 exercises. www.amazon.com

. Need to lose weight, choose foods that are good for you.

Carbs: Oatmeal, yams, brown rice, sweet potatoes, 100% whole wheat bread, 100% whole wheat pasta, beans, cream of rice cereal

Vegetables: Broccoli, asparagus, spinach, salad greens, zuchhini, tomatoes cucumbers, mushrooms, onions

Protein: Egg whites, whey protein, chicken breast, salmon, turkey breast, top round steak, flank steak, trout, bison. I encourage you to eat grass fed beef.

Fat: flaxseed, almonds, olive oil, avocado, walnuts

Eat Fruits! Grapefruit, apples, blueberries, cantaloupe, oranges, pineapple, grapes, strawberries.

. if you are trying to rid yourself of clutter start here: under beds, closets, your basement, self-storage facilities, garages, your attic, high cupboards in the kitchen, guest rooms, desk drawers, filing cabinets and then your car's glove box and armrest.

My favorite place to buy fun things to hide the clutter in is www.containerstore.com

Read more tomorrow I am sleepy!

Atlanta's Ben Cornford (read below)

BLU'S BIRTHDAY BASH ON JULY 6TH

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes ENTER CONTESTS NOW by clicking HERE Wow the entries are coming in from around the world, this is so much fun! Plus surprise prizes on the day of the birthday bash.  I dare you to be silly and have some fun!

We are offering you SAVINGS. Purchase a Blu Birthday Bash Card and any BluDomain interface that we are featuring now or any NEW interface that we launch between now and September 30th is ONLY...

$400.00 for all NEW clients and must be hosting with Blu.

$450.00 for all NEW clients who are not hosting with Blu.

$300.00 for all VIP clients (which is any current BluDomain client)

1/2 price hosting: $50.00 for the first year.

No refunds. Must purchase Blu Birthday Bash Card by July 5th at midnight. Inquire at info@bludomainhosting.com

On July 6th BluDomain will launch NEW interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7/Skye Hardwick project. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard, we will reveal more all day July 6th. Plus what famous photographer flew into Denver to meet with Blu? I am about to squeal the wait is killing me. Hot stuff.

A note: With the Birthday Bash Card you will pay the $400.00 or $450.00 or $300.00 now, once you choose your site from now until September 30th you will just redeem your card and owe nothing more!

Who's that Guy???

Name...ben cornford
Where I live...atlanta ga
My style... conservative
My website ....flashboxweddings.com and bencornfordimages.com

The piece of equipment I can't part with...leaf blower (for hair)

The album company I use...varies

A website I visit often...perez hilton

One thing I do daily for my business...add to my list follow my list

What I charge for an 4 x 6...too small to bother with

3 things you'll find on my desk... apple cat mouse

Something you must have in every business....patience apparently

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot...angry models if you look on my fashion site you will see why

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me they would be ... really lucky or really quick cos i hate having my picture taken

A challenge I face in my company...the meals in coach

If not a photographer I would have been an architect

A blog I must read daily..... 
assorted photog blog to check on my competition

Ben's favorite imaged of recent

What I had for dinner...calamari burrito with periperi mango blackbeans bluecheese

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm...staring at the phone waiting waiting

The brand of jeans I prefer ....anything on sale that i can get 3 of

A hobby of mine....sales

5 years from now I will have ...more useless stuff from sales

Something that annoys me...why can't people understand that im saving money when i shop the sale rack

My best feature..i can be ready for a 17hr overseas flight in slightly less than 8 min

Something that is so overrated...photographers

My favorite cocktail...silver oak its red wine but its the best

My astrological sign...capricorn

Something I must have for summer....credit card bills from staying way too long in florida

2 things I would never throw away...2 armchairs made from 50s and 60s chrome car bumpers weighing in at 150lbs

One thing you'll never find me doing...fantasizing about shopping at gucci

I believe that....definitely

On top of my pizza you'll find....fresh gulf shrimp if im spittin distance from the gulf

3 things I like in a girl...i could take this and run with it but i won't

Kailee's Gossip

It is well documented the adverse effects of a sedentary, desk-bound lifestyle are weight gain, lack of energy, concentration issues and poor health.  All because we spend most of the day not moving.  Well guess what I found! The Webble, a cross between a footstool and a skateboard. Let your feet rock back and forth and magically improve your health.

www.thewebble.com

. the perfect gift for baby showers. A "Toolbox" can be filled with everything babies need from diapers, to ointments, clippers, cotton balls, cotton swabs, lotion and more! Easy to carry from bedroom to bath time. A gift every new mom needs. www.skiphop.com

. if you have $200,000 lying around sign up to put on a jetpack that will allow you to fly for 19 minutes with speeds up to 83 m.p.h and a max range of 27 miles. If you would like me to test it out first start sending me the mula! www.jetpackinternational.com

. can you imagine pushing your baby around town in this trioBike. www.triobike.com

. need inspiration and yummy recipes check out www.hsaba.com
 

. did you ever think that you wash your hands to remove germs and bacteria, so why would you touch a soap dispenser that has been touched by millions of dirty hands? Introducing the sensor soap pump that is touch-free. www.simplehuman.com

. if you leave in Chicago check out www.thecakegirls.com

 
 

 

Dallas's Tony Valadez (read below)

BLU'S BIRTHDAY BASH ON JULY 6TH

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes ENTER CONTESTS NOW by clicking HERE

We are offering you SAVINGS. Purchase a Blu Birthday Bash Card and any BluDomain interface OLD or NEW launching between now and September 30th is ONLY...

$400.00 for all NEW clients and must be hosting with Blu.

$450.00 for all NEW clients who are not hosting with Blu.

$300.00 for all VIP clients (which is any current BluDomain client)

1/2 price hosting: $50.00 for the first year.

No refunds. Must purchase Blu Birthday Bash Card by July 5th at midnight. Inquire at info@bludomainhosting.com

On July 6th BluDomain will launch NEW interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7/Skye Hardwick project. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard, we will reveal more all day July 6th.

A note: With the Birthday Bash Card you will pay the $400.00 or $450.00 or $300.00 now, once you choose your site from now until September 30th you will just redeem your card and owe nothing more!

Who's That Guy???

Name: Tony Valadez
Where you can find him: Dallas, TX  
His Style: Unique
flashboxweddings.com or tonyvaladez.com  

The piece of equipment I can not part with are my lights.

The album company I currently use is Forbeyon.com

The website I visit often... My own - just to make sure it is still running live.... LOL

The one thing that I do daily for my business, is have lunch. Can't work on an empty tummy.

What I charge for a 4x6? I did not know they still made prints that small

Three things on my desk, Dr. Pepper, lit candle, and a huge ass mess.

Something you must have in every business is a good attitude and know that there is always someone out there better than you.

Something I have with me at every photo shoot are my glasses, I'm blind.

If I could let anyone shoot a portrait of me it would be my mom, it would mean more to her than any celeb photographer taking it.

The challenge in this business is trying to convince the average bride that the photography is worth more than what they are actually paying.

If not a photographer I would have been a Hustler, damn near the same thing anyway.

All B/S aside I don't read blogs, and even though you asked me not to mention Blu's, this is the one I visit most, you guys crack me up sometimes.

Tony's favorite image of recent

Dinner tonight was Sonic..??

7PM on Fridays I am usually leaving rehearsals or stuck in traffic.

The jeans I wear... Not that I prefer them cause they were expensive as hell but worth the buck, Ted Baker.

A hobby of mine... As odd as it may sound, shooting. Anything not having to do with weddings.

5 years from now I will probably have five more Bludomain sites.

Something that annoys me is not having any Dr. Pepper, damn you Atlanta!!!!!!

My best feature would have to be my glasses, sad thing is that I purchased them...

Something Overrated? no comment

My favorite cocktail is a Corona, wait that's a beer, 
nevertheless it is still a Corona.

I am a Leo, by heart, nature, and mind.

Something I must have for summer is a vacation where I don't have to take a camera.

Two things I would never throw away would be money, unless it's 
a damn good lapdance, and friendship, unless she's willing to give a free lapdance.

I've learned in life so far to never say never, but if I had to say something then that would be that the one thing you'll never find me doing is hanging out at the chi-chi bar...... with out a Corona in my hand.

I believe that we are all freaks, I don't care what your age is, religion, ethnicity, beliefs, gender. Either behind closed doors or out in the open for all to see, we are all freaks.

On top of my pizza you'll find.. pepperoni

Three things I like in a girl....c'mon you really want me to answer this one??

Kailee's Gossip

. need something to hold your MacBook? Check out the Floater. www.balmuda.net

  . creative tees that showcase thought-provoking designs and for  ONLY ten bills. www.tenbills.com

. metallics are hot for fall. A website that actually makes shopping for swimsuits fun! www.vitaminaswim.com

. a great conversation piece, rope knots at www.wshome.com

. another genius idea!  www.faceyourpockets.com

 

. what's the HOT new FDA approved over-the-counter weight loss aid for overweight adults?  Click here

. it's official Paris Hilton has been released from Lynwood and is a free girl after serving 23 days in jail. Hear her speak on Larry King Live on Wednesday. www.tmz.com

. how fun is this?  One of our clients Nancy Giroux, sister-in-law is singer/songwriter Lori McKenna.  Lori is currently opening for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on their Soul 2 Soul tour. She wrote three of Faith's songs on Faith's last album titled "Fireflies". Lori appeared on Oprah with Faith Hill when Faith's album came out a couple of years ago. Tim McGraw is a producer on Lori's new album called "Unglamorous" due out in August. The single "Unglamorous" is available for downloading on Itunes now. In addition to writing for herself, Lori does alot of co writing. She co wrote a couple of songs with Mandy Moore on Mandy's new album.

If you would like to learn more about Lori, you can visit her my space page. There are some sound clips from her upcoming album, agreat video about her, etc. http://myspace.com/LoriMcKenna

And rumor has it that Lori is going to send a few copies my way once her new album is released to give to you fun people!