Ruston's Kelly Moore

** LIVE UPDATE   BluDomain has a new e-mail address in addition to other e-mail addresses.  I can't make this more known if you don't hear from BluDomain in 24 hours then we did not get your e-mail. BluDomain has excellent customer service in getting back to clients within 24 hours this is a known fact.  If you feel like we didn't get your e-mail please call 720.535.5648 and inquire as we do not want a single soul out there saying we lack customer service in getting back to clients weeks later.  Simply not true.  We pride ourselves that we do not make ignoring people our motto.  New e-mail info@blusupport.com 

Short and sweet

1. BluDomain launches Interface 25 "Renovation" on Friday

2. Interface 25 will be $600.00 until Tuesday August 21st at midnight

3. WIN Interface 25 on Friday. Send in a photo of a "sign" such as a"Church's Chicken" sign. Be creative in choosing "the one" and you could win Interface 25 on Friday!  Send your photograph to info@bludomain.com  The picture MUST be taken within the past day until Friday.  Okay everyone is getting confused on this part. So let's keep it simple find a creative sign in your hometown.  Take a picture of the sign and then take a self portrait as long as I can see you with the sign (so I know this photograph was taken this week) So number one photograph is a sign by itself and the other photograph is a piece of you in the shot with the sign so I know it's not a fake with a piece of paper that says "Renovation in progress"  Now it sounds like  alot but it's not, and it's an excuse to ditch work for a few hours and be creative and it's worth $600.00.

Photographer of the Year 2006

** BluDomain has collected a years worth of data.  Anytime someone mentioned another photographer in a "good way" we put a star next to their name.   We finalized the list and it was obvious who other photographers admired, were inspired by, looked up to,  and bragged about.  Now just because you didn't make this years list doesn't mean you weren't on our "Stardom Map"  The map was continuous and lit up our office, we used metallic stars.  We had to cut the list and that is always hard however we are very happy with the results.

Now it's your turn to be inspired as I interviewed each one of them. Same interview different day.  At the end.. you will VOTE BluDomain's 2006 Photographer of the Year.  That photographer will win a $500.00 cash prize and more but most importantly the prestigious title of being Blu's Photographer of the Year 2006 and of course the trophy will be presented.

Every day join us on the Blu carpet as we unveil our next nominee!!  Today's "superstar" is Kelly Moore

Photo taken by Melissa Breedlove

My name: Kelly Moore Clark. My married name is Kelly Clark, but my business was started long before the hubby, so I kept it Kelly Moore Photography.

How long have you been a photographer... 8 years total.. 5 out of school, full time... 1.5 in my new studio

Where I live: Ruston

Home: Suburbs of the ghetto, in a 1000 sq ft home with the hubby.  We just remodeled it, and it's just like I like it.  With a $400.00 house note, you can't beat it.

A piece of equipment that I could never part with... 50mm 1.4 Canon lens

What advice do you have for photographers who are just getting started... work hare, shoot often, don't go in debt to make it happen

Something that is overrated... a big home with a bigger mortgage

A helpful tip that has been useful.. SMILE....even if your feet hurt, the lighting sucks, the mom is mean and the bride and groom don't really like each other.  People love to see you enjoy what you do. 

What I know... no matter what I feel or look like, my husband is still going to tell me I look beautiful.

What I know now that I didn't know then..  A medium format camera with 120 film is not most efficient way to photograph a wedding.

A vendor or product that has helped me grow.. BluDomain!  I'm not just saying that to suck up. BluDomain is the best investment I could have ever made as a photographer.

I'm in awe of... mothers

The hardest part of photographing is... the boring stuff: taxes, office work, payroll and quick books

A single contributing factor to my success.. Jesus

" Don't ever stop growing yourself as an artist. As soon as you think you have arrived, I can assure you have gotten in a rut."

Kelly's favorite image of recent

What I do to unwind.. my hubby rubs my feet. I also like pedicures and massages. I really like to be pampered.

My weakness is.. chocolate, Coach

Something I have never done.. stayed on budget.. I really like to shop.

Where you'll find me on a Thursday night at 7 p.m...  unfortunately at the studio working.

3 adjectives to describe me..  funny, blessed and hard headed.

I'm addicted to..  Diet Coke, e-mail and work

Get to know Kelly by visiting her website at www.kellymoorephotography.com  or read her blog at www.mooreblog.wordpress.com  Kelly was just asked to speak at two seminars in Dallas and Austin read more here www.poundslabs.com 

Jack's Trip Around the World

** Jack is in Kentucky visiting Amber & Troy Schmidt of www.atsphoto.com

** Jack is continuing to enjoy his time with the Schmidt's in Kentucky. He made me faint when I saw him on top of the dumpster getting ready to try a little dumpster diving. Today he helped oversee the construction site of Amber & Troy's new home and even brought them luck when they stumbled upon a new studio space. He's been very busy.

   

** The experts from pro golfers to course architects weigh in on the best courses in the world in the book Fifty Places to Play Golf  Before You Die.  You'll enjoy the breathtaking photography and the up and close personal look at those amazing golf venues.

This book constitutes a sort of fantasy list of unique golf courses.  A perfect gift for avid or recreational golfers.  www.amazon.com 

The remedy for finding lost golf balls is no longer a secret.  RadarGolf lets you know where your ball has landed.  A little technology in the form of a ball embedded with a chip that emits radio frequency... let's golfers pick up a signal with a hand held monitor that barely weighs a pound. As you get closer the beep increases to track your progress. www.radargolf.com

** Speaking of green.... an Appletini sounds so delicious right now.  A great cocktail for sipping on lazy summer days.

11/2 ounces Absolut Citron, 11/2 ounces Sour Apple Pucker, 1/2 ounce lemonade, 1/2 ounce Monin Apple Syrup.

Pour vodka,  apple pucker and lemon juice into a shaker. Shake 15 times and strain the mixture into a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon/sugar. Pour in Monin Apple Syrup.

** BREAKING NEWS A man suspected in the slaying of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey nearly a decade ago was arrested in Thailand today.  Yipee!

** If you love rich colors, textures, sexy 70's and ladylike dresses you will love what you're going to see this fall.  Lush, romantic and flowy jersey dresses will be the rage.  Seductive without showing  too much skin. www.creaturesofcomfort.us

What I'm listening to.. Back to Basics, Christina Aguilera's first disc in four years in stores today!  Just started listening to the CD but I love that Christina has changed her persona from the ghetto talking X-tina to a classy jazz diva.  I love her "red lipstick" obsession.   Listen to it on www.itunes.com

** One of TIME magazine's 50 coolest websites:  www.number-logic.com    A site that offers a hefty supply of puzzles to tackle.

** The first week of August  in New York was the hottest it had been since 1936.  Photographer Derek Powazek was on a trip to NY and came away with a book , an idea and photos that documented this heat wave.  The images are spectactular and I love how he captured one of the greatest cities in the world.  www.lulu.com

** Okay this looks like Cookie Monster's long lost cousin.  The shocker is that this is a laptop bag for adults.  Available in 4 different colors.  The only person I can see carrying this is David Arquette with his eccentric style.  If you are one of those "David's" then check out www.barrysfarm.com or if your child has a fisher price laptop this is perfect.

**  If you love to sew and you live on the edge then you'll enjoy this community of people who like to make things.  www.craftster.org

** LIVE UPDATE   BluDomain has a new e-mail address in addition to other e-mail addresses.  I can't make this more known if you don't hear from BluDomain in 24 hours then we did not get your e-mail. BluDomain has excellent customer service in getting back to clients within 24 hours this is a known fact.  If you feel like we didn't get your e-mail please call 720.535.5648 and inquire as we do not want a single soul out there saying we lack customer service in getting back to clients weeks later.  Simply not true.  We pride ourselves that we do not make ignoring people our motto.  New e-mail info@blusupport.com 

Short and sweet

1. BluDomain launches Interface 25 "Renovation" on Friday

2. Interface 25 will be $600.00 until Tuesday August 21st at midnight

3. WIN Interface 25 on Friday. Send in a photo of a "sign" such as a"Church's Chicken" sign. Be creative in choosing "the one" and you could win Interface 25 on Friday!  Send your photograph to info@bludomain.com  The picture MUST be taken within the past day until Friday.  Okay everyone is getting confused on this part. So let's keep it simple find a creative sign in your hometown.  Take a picture of the sign and then take a self portrait as long as I can see you with the sign (so I know this photograph was taken this week) So number one photograph is a sign by itself and the other photograph is a piece of you in the shot with the sign so I know it's not a fake with a piece of paper that says "Renovation in progress"  Now it sounds like  alot but it's not, and it's an excuse to ditch work for a few hours and be creative and it's worth $600.00.

Photographer of the Year 2006

** BluDomain has collected a years worth of data.  Anytime someone mentioned another photographer in a "good way" we put a star next to their name.   We finalized the list and it was obvious who other photographers admired, were inspired by, looked up to,  and bragged about.  Now just because you didn't make this years list doesn't mean you weren't on our "Stardom Map"  The map was continuous and lit up our office, we used metallic stars.  We had to cut the list and that is always hard however we are very happy with the results.

Now it's your turn to be inspired as I interviewed each one of them. Same interview different day.  At the end.. you will VOTE BluDomain's 2006 Photographer of the Year.  That photographer will win a $500.00 cash prize and more but most importantly the prestigious title of being Blu's Photographer of the Year 2006 and of course the trophy will be presented.

Every day join us on the Blu carpet as we unveil our next nominee!!  Today's "superstar" is Kelly Moore

Photo taken by Melissa Breedlove

My name: Kelly Moore Clark. My married name is Kelly Clark, but my business was started long before the hubby, so I kept it Kelly Moore Photography.

How long have you been a photographer... 8 years total.. 5 out of school, full time... 1.5 in my new studio

Where I live: Ruston

Home: Suburbs of the ghetto, in a 1000 sq ft home with the hubby.  We just remodeled it, and it's just like I like it.  With a $400.00 house note, you can't beat it.

A piece of equipment that I could never part with... 50mm 1.4 Canon lens

What advice do you have for photographers who are just getting started... work hare, shoot often, don't go in debt to make it happen

Something that is overrated... a big home with a bigger mortgage

A helpful tip that has been useful.. SMILE....even if your feet hurt, the lighting sucks, the mom is mean and the bride and groom don't really like each other.  People love to see you enjoy what you do. 

What I know... no matter what I feel or look like, my husband is still going to tell me I look beautiful.

What I know now that I didn't know then..  A medium format camera with 120 film is not most efficient way to photograph a wedding.

A vendor or product that has helped me grow.. BluDomain!  I'm not just saying that to suck up. BluDomain is the best investment I could have ever made as a photographer.

I'm in awe of... mothers

The hardest part of photographing is... the boring stuff: taxes, office work, payroll and quick books

A single contributing factor to my success.. Jesus

" Don't ever stop growing yourself as an artist. As soon as you think you have arrived, I can assure you have gotten in a rut."

Kelly's favorite image of recent

What I do to unwind.. my hubby rubs my feet. I also like pedicures and massages. I really like to be pampered.

My weakness is.. chocolate, Coach

Something I have never done.. stayed on budget.. I really like to shop.

Where you'll find me on a Thursday night at 7 p.m...  unfortunately at the studio working.

3 adjectives to describe me..  funny, blessed and hard headed.

I'm addicted to..  Diet Coke, e-mail and work

Get to know Kelly by visiting her website at www.kellymoorephotography.com  or read her blog at www.mooreblog.wordpress.com  Kelly was just asked to speak at two seminars in Dallas and Austin read more here www.poundslabs.com 

Jack's Trip Around the World

** Jack is in Kentucky visiting Amber & Troy Schmidt of www.atsphoto.com

** Jack is continuing to enjoy his time with the Schmidt's in Kentucky. He made me faint when I saw him on top of the dumpster getting ready to try a little dumpster diving. Today he helped oversee the construction site of Amber & Troy's new home and even brought them luck when they stumbled upon a new studio space. He's been very busy.

   

** The experts from pro golfers to course architects weigh in on the best courses in the world in the book Fifty Places to Play Golf  Before You Die.  You'll enjoy the breathtaking photography and the up and close personal look at those amazing golf venues.

This book constitutes a sort of fantasy list of unique golf courses.  A perfect gift for avid or recreational golfers.  www.amazon.com 

The remedy for finding lost golf balls is no longer a secret.  RadarGolf lets you know where your ball has landed.  A little technology in the form of a ball embedded with a chip that emits radio frequency... let's golfers pick up a signal with a hand held monitor that barely weighs a pound. As you get closer the beep increases to track your progress. www.radargolf.com

** Speaking of green.... an Appletini sounds so delicious right now.  A great cocktail for sipping on lazy summer days.

11/2 ounces Absolut Citron, 11/2 ounces Sour Apple Pucker, 1/2 ounce lemonade, 1/2 ounce Monin Apple Syrup.

Pour vodka,  apple pucker and lemon juice into a shaker. Shake 15 times and strain the mixture into a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon/sugar. Pour in Monin Apple Syrup.

** BREAKING NEWS A man suspected in the slaying of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey nearly a decade ago was arrested in Thailand today.  Yipee!

** If you love rich colors, textures, sexy 70's and ladylike dresses you will love what you're going to see this fall.  Lush, romantic and flowy jersey dresses will be the rage.  Seductive without showing  too much skin. www.creaturesofcomfort.us

What I'm listening to.. Back to Basics, Christina Aguilera's first disc in four years in stores today!  Just started listening to the CD but I love that Christina has changed her persona from the ghetto talking X-tina to a classy jazz diva.  I love her "red lipstick" obsession.   Listen to it on www.itunes.com

** One of TIME magazine's 50 coolest websites:  www.number-logic.com    A site that offers a hefty supply of puzzles to tackle.

** The first week of August  in New York was the hottest it had been since 1936.  Photographer Derek Powazek was on a trip to NY and came away with a book , an idea and photos that documented this heat wave.  The images are spectactular and I love how he captured one of the greatest cities in the world.  www.lulu.com

** Okay this looks like Cookie Monster's long lost cousin.  The shocker is that this is a laptop bag for adults.  Available in 4 different colors.  The only person I can see carrying this is David Arquette with his eccentric style.  If you are one of those "David's" then check out www.barrysfarm.com or if your child has a fisher price laptop this is perfect.

**  If you love to sew and you live on the edge then you'll enjoy this community of people who like to make things.  www.craftster.org

Comments

[Christine]

I'm so confused... does the "Renovation in Progress" sign still need to be included in the photo? Or a photo of a sign with that title now? (Just want to make sure I do the right thing as I head out to shoot my sign. Maybe I'll take 2 to be safe.)

[Sue Schmidt]

It's great to have Jack visiting Kentucky and to "meet" him! I heard he has been sight seeing and even went on a shoot with Troy and Amber. Amber is so talented and original and Troy has talents in the business that I didn't even know. I hope she(they) had a star by her(their) name. If not, she(they) should have.
Blu Mom

[Christine]

(Ok, I think you should just delete my last comment when you read this. I didn't mean to sound so difficult. I just finished shooting after midnight, and it was a bummer to discover I don't have what I need to enter now. But goodness, I didn't mean to sound so whiney about it! BluDomain *rocks* and like everyone else, I'm just hoping to win!)