.Breaking News BluDomain's ShinDig is going to be the HOTTEST party in Vegas for the WPPI Convention. We are debating Monday or Tuesday. Need your feedback. email me at kailee@bludomain.com
A comment to Joe- With 820 shots we posted the photographers first that had the most votes in our "those who didn't win section". They are deserving of recognition if our fans find them to be their favorite photographers and I did my fair job of posting random photographers that may have had a few signs in there name. Believe me some of them had over 200 signs made out to them alone. We love you Joe. Our judges are not photographers isn't that the best judge. The ones that don't know anyone but choose based on what makes them laugh or go "wow that's a cool shot". We do our best. That's why I didn't judge, it's too hard and we know each contest we can't make everyone happy. But in the end Joe it's all for fun.
.BluDomain releases interface from Modern 7 Collection- Brianna Graham's debut. www.bludomain.com/z31
.the new feature is the ability to upload any background you would like or simply keep it a simple background. Check out www.bludomain.com/z31b and www.bludomain.com/z31c
$500.00 until midnight.
YOUR FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER WINNERS ANNOUNCED
.We love the creativity, dedication and time you put into your contest entries. Every contest is incredibly hard to judge and we truly wish everyone could win! However there were 820 entries. Every contest a new panel of judges judge which makes it fun. While one person thinks photograph A should win, the other judge couldn't disagree more. I am so thankful I didn't have to judge.
.And the winners of a brand new interface by BluDomain are Jeffrey and Brittney Shanes and Sara Anthony.
.email me at kailee@bludomain.com to claim your prize.
. NEW CONTEST- Valentines Day is almost here! We want self portraits, goofy portraits, love portraits of you and your significant other. We are looking for creativity. We will choose a winner on February 10th. If you win we will pay for a one night stay at a 5 star hotel in your area and breakfast in bed.
Send your entries to info@bludomain.com
.A NEW concept for our contests. We are going to start naming our TOP 5 that didn't win. They will all receive any BluDomain website for only $300.00.
And now for the TOP 5 entries that DID NOT win. Meghan Liddle. Brittany Embrey. Jen Lane. Sandra Enns. 
James Christianson. I love this crossword puzzle entry by Jen Lane but she named more than one favorite photographer. It's an honor if you see your name on a sign.
First off, let me just say that when it comes to designing websites, you guys rock. However not so much on the rocking side when it comes to judging contest. I am very understanding that it can be overwhelming to go through 820 entries, from who won I find it hard to believe that they were the best because I know of a couple of entries that easily stand out from these. So with all due respect if you are not going to judge correctly you should just choose randomly which would be way less of a slap on the face :). I will take some time and judge these for you. What's so special about the him and her? perhaps better suited for your next contest:), last time I checked Brianna Graham didn't have a 7 attached to her name, maybe now she does:) and weren't we supposed to be holding the sign? I guess the wall can be heavy when you have to worry about the little cutie as well :). You are clearly saying one favorite photographer in the contest requirment but you grant the person with multiple names the spot anyways(why not I guess, people are allowed to do steroids and win championships LOL) last but not least is please a photographer's name ? I know it is not in the USA, perhaps elsewhere. I am really sorry to come off as rude but you leave me no choice, long time reader first time contestant and forever disappointed. I strongly believe that your selection by far doesn't reflect nor your creativity flair nor does it reflect your taste. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Contests mean a lot to some people and it just doesn't feel like you are showing the same passion and interrest in them.
Posted by: Joe Moore | January 17, 2007 at 10:35 PM
Ummm THANKS!!! Wow - how completely AWESOME to see my name pop up here! Thank you SO MUCH!
- BriannaGraham7 ;)
Posted by: Brianna Graham | January 18, 2007 at 12:38 AM
Well, I'm pretty excited. Thanks guys!! Here's to a long life with Blu!
Posted by: Sara Anthony | January 18, 2007 at 04:19 AM
Congrats to the winners!!! Look forward to seeing your new websites :o)
Posted by: Lucky Red Hen | January 18, 2007 at 08:25 AM
YAY!!! we got one of the 5 runners up! sa-weeeeeeeeeeet.
thank you guys sooooooooo much!!!!
Posted by: +brittany embrey | January 18, 2007 at 08:48 AM
wow Jen Lane! thanks for mentioning me!! Now to get a BLU site for myself, eh!???
Posted by: Kathy | January 18, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Joe says: "You leave me no choice..."
Hmmm...Joe...last time I checked everyone does have a choice...and to you...you might just choose to keep you mouth shut next time??
Posted by: Sarah | January 18, 2007 at 10:19 AM
What a thrill to see my picture on the top of the page! Thanks blu, I can't wait to have a new improved website!
Posted by: Brittney McChristy | January 18, 2007 at 11:07 AM
How awesome that you voted for Jess Strickland! She's also my FAVORITE photographer!!! :) Just too bad you didn't win...because she'd be worth winning over!!!!
Posted by: Amanda | January 18, 2007 at 11:15 AM
Creative people sure can be original. The real credit goes to the person with an idea that could stir so many to put such an effort out. I was most impressed by the retired cheerleader with such Passion for her Favorite Photographer or her desire to win.
Posted by: Type Pad Admirer and Impressed with the Class of Competition | January 18, 2007 at 11:23 AM
How cool to have received a runner up nod ... very fun!! Oh and to Joe ~ no Brianna does not have a 7 attached to her name ~ try to think outside the box a smidge ~ it was a nod to the Modern 7 Interface. I absolutely adore Sara's winning pic ... very, very cool!!!
Posted by: Meghan | January 18, 2007 at 11:38 AM
I love these shots - very creative guys!
Posted by: Skye | January 18, 2007 at 03:05 PM
Oh cool--I am glad to see the rules can be stretched a bit :) I was wondering how strick they would be...joe...i know where you are coming from...but really i think this type of competition is more for fun and not to be taken so seriously. :) lets all just relax :)
Posted by: Heather | January 18, 2007 at 04:52 PM
Well I'll be darned! I'm one of the top five losers! My husband just lovingly pointed out that that puts me (and those other four) in the top 1% of the entries! Not too shabby! LOL! I think it's very sweet that you guys even named five, very cool. Thank you. It was actually VERY hard to narrow down my photography loves to only that many, lol. I see inspiration in many places, I feel blessed to have learned from and with some of these amazing artists. Now, forgive me I have to go. I take my steroids at precisely this time each day. LOL.
Keep on rockin' in the free world blu!
Oh, Brianna, the interface is super fly, well done!
Posted by: Jen Lane | January 18, 2007 at 05:15 PM
I d like to apologize to all of you, I think me being very competitive by nature took it a notch too far. You are all right it is about having fun and seeing everyone else have fun and be creative. Eventually we will all win.
Thanks
PS: I am going to win the next one :)
Posted by: joe | January 18, 2007 at 06:41 PM
are they still behind on answering emails? i've sent several since December regarding my VIP status, but still have no response....faxed my contract yesterday, so hoping someone is actually getting my schtuff! LOL thanks!
Posted by: Holly | January 18, 2007 at 07:52 PM
I always love your contests - even if I don't really enter them! I love that you show the entries along with the winners! You're so awesome at this contest thing that I linked to you as an example of how to run a successful contest in your blog!
http://anneruthmann.blogspot.com/2006/11/why-blog-making-most-of-your-blog.html
Thanks for being fabulous as always!!
Posted by: Anne | January 19, 2007 at 01:03 PM