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Kansas's Sara Tafoya

Project XL to launch on Monday.

I know you are dying for a screenshot however cosmetics on the front end are not completed. We preach that presentation is everything so it's not in our nature to show you something that will not captivate you upon first glance.

Think "XL" This site will feature the biggest images that you have ever seen on a BluDomain interface.  Have a 30 inch monitor? The images will scale to fit any screen size or resolution.

This site is going to blow you away?

Project XL only $500.00 on Monday. I promise to have screen shots tomorrow.  If you would like to WIN this interface read yesterdays post for details.

Who's This Girl???

My name- Sara Tafoya
My hometown- Overland Park, Kansas
My style- edgy, unique, contemporary

If not a photographer... I would have been an Event Coordinator. I love organizing gatherings! ( And a ballroom dance teacher on the side)

Something I wished I had known then that I know now...That the impossible is possible with the help and support of Christ, family and amazing friends!

My strength in my profession is... my youth. I'm 20 years old and a senior in college. Seniors love the fact that I'm closer to their age...we get along great and the shoots are relaxed and instead of 
painful.

My weakness in my profession is... charging money. I gotta put food on the table so I have to charge, but I would do this for free all day long!

A vendor you should know about... www.clubflyers.com Their 4x6 flyers are the cheapest anywhere, great color quality and are one of the best ways to do mass marketing!

3 things I bring with me on every shoot... my assistant, my grip kit and lots of batteries.

Where I get my inspiration from... other great photographers...contemporary photographers with a vision and experience.

At 2 P.M everyday you can usually find me... on my computer...working on images.

Something I'm still learning... how to photograph in any horrible lighting situation.

One thing I can't part with... my cell phone.

Sara's favorite image of recent

3 things on my Christmas list... external hard drive, Honda Passport, a Mark II Canon

If I'm craving something it's usually... energy. I don't get hardly enough sleep...so Monster drinks are my life savers.

Something I do during the holidays... skiing in COLORADO!!!

Something I could improve... my photography and business skills...always moving forward.

Something I'm listening to... Jeremy Camp's new song: Beyond Measure...amazing song.

Where I will do most of my shopping this holiday season... Best Buy

If I could go anywhere for one night it would be... Cancun...but not just for one night ;)

One thing I do to stay fit during the holidays... workout at 24 Hour Fitness Gym

My favorite holiday cocktail... anything really...I'm not a picky person.

Check out Sara's new interface at www.saratafoya.com

Kailee's Countdown to the Holidays

A stylish boot is a versatile addition to any wardrobe. How fun are these Frye "Harness" boots?  www.bloomingdales.com  $30.00

A site I love- www.rag-bone.com

Did you know that the more personal a gift is, the more it will be appreciated?  Buy that someone on your holiday gift list an iPod and load it up with their favorite music.  Don't forget to add Nelly Furtado's new single "Say It Right"  www.apple.com

The perfect gift for all men- a wallet that holds all of his important business essentials and has room for his favorite gadget- the iPod Nano. www.alpha-man.com

If you drink to many glasses of wine at the next holiday party be sure to pick up a pack of Chaser pills at your local drugstore. Take two with your first drink and two later in the night. I have friends who swear by these little magical pills. www.drugstore.com

What a perfect gift for the avid  cross-country skier.  I love that you can bring your children on winter adventures. When winter is over you can use your Chariot Cougar 1 Chassis for hikes, biking or as a jogger. www.rei.com

Speaking of winter adventures I'm going to spend a lot of my weekends this winter in the backcountry cruising on my new snowshoes from Santa. Yes I have been "nice".

www.rei.com

If she is fabulous then she needs some captivating concoctions of lush scents. Exquisite bottles are a must.

Tocca Touch is a mix of pomegranate, Tahitian tiare flower and Eygptian balsam.

Dior Midnight Charm is a sheer scent that marries crisp holly leaves, cashmere musk and golden amber.

My favorite bottle- The new Betsy Johnson Fragrance. This iconic scent pairs juicy top notes with vintage florals and creamy notes of praline, amber and musk. www.sephora.com

The latest book by Dr. Perricone hit bookstores on November 21st.  Loaded with receipes and tips on beauty, health and longevity.

Try this guilt-free pumpkin pie for the holidays

1 wheat-free pie crust, 1 15 oz. can organic pumpkin, 8 oz 2-percent organic milk, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup agave nectar, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. ground allspice, 3/4 tsp. ground allspice, 1/8 tsp. ground ginger, 1/4 tsp. ground cloves, 1/4 tsp. salt.

Directions- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, mix pumpkin, milk, eggs until smooth. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup agave nectar. Add spices and salt and the pour mixture into crust, spreading evenly. Bake 45-60 minutes, depending on oven. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon on top and let cool.

If you are extravagant and spoil your kids head out to www.cotsco.com. The Home Pro Racing Video Game Simulation System is configured for Xbox 360. PlayStation 2 or PC. It has three front speakers, multiple rear speakers, a 10' subwoofer and  can hold up to a  42" monitor. Only $4500.00

** If you're desperate for a phone call set yourself up to receive a fake phone call. You know the situation where you're on a blind date and you wished your boss would call you back to work. www.popularitydialer.com

 

Project XL to Launch on Monday

Project XL will launch on Monday. I know you will wake up 30 minutes early on Monday morning just to see my new creation.  Project XL will infuse your photographs with energy!  It's an irrestible combination of big images and playful classroom type effects.  $500.00 one-day sale only.

Thank you to everyone that misses me and Blu's Blog. Tonight we countdown the days until Christmas. I won't miss a day. I promise.

This holiday season WIN the new Interface 29 "Project XL"  On Monday we will give away 2 websites.

Contest A  Send us a picture of "a teacher"  The teacher must be a real life teacher. You must also send in a photograph of the school sign.

Contest B  Send us a photo of you holding a sign. The sign must state if you have been Naughty or Nice this year. One word only please.

Have some fun! It's the holidays. Send all entries to [email protected] I will pick the winners on Monday at 6 p.m. MST.

Happy Birthday to Blu's Genius Flash Programmer Jen. Who is turning 26 today.

A Sagittarian she is independant, a gambler and an adventurer at heart, one who loves to take risks, to discover and explore new worlds, and to take the untried path rather than the safe, reliable one. Jen is an independent soul, freedom-loving, and often very restless. She needs a lifestyle that provides opportunities for travel, movement, change, and meeting new people.

Happy Birthday to you!  Happy Birthday to you!

And yes that is Starbucks Russ. He just loves this girl. If you don't know Starbucks Russ he is the architect behind our amazing loft building in lower downtown Denver. He's famous actually. Russ grew fond of Jen and started bringing our team Starbucks on a regular basis. We think just to see Jen. It's a happily ever after story. It's mush and gush and why is Kailee still single?

Happy Birthday Terran

Happy Birthday to Blu's Terran! He is 11 years-old today. Future hockey star and an aspiring successor to Bill Gate's. And I'm telling you this boy is smart, humorous, athletic, nurturing and handsome.

Where has Kailee been?  Where has Blu's Blog been? Well the secret must come out I have been designing the new Project XL to launch on Friday or Monday. As you may know I'm intern to the creative director- Mr. Harald.  This is my first project for BluDomain.

I have been working so hard and I'm dying to show you my first concept.

Stay tuned.

WOW lots of birthdays here at BluDomain. Stay tuned for Jen's big birthday tomorrow.  And then it's project director Aundrea's on Sunday.

UK's Mike Legg

Due to the wishes of our clients- who feel BluDomain deserves today off we are listening.  Any clients that are going live or have a new interface that was promised today will be accomodated. These requests must have been put in on Wednesday or early this morning. If you have URGENT matters that are EMERGENCIES only! You can call 303.895.6196.

Stay tuned on this weekend for the hottest must-haves for Christmas. And Monday will unveil the visuals of Project XL. Groundbreaking for BluDomain!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! Go see Babel with Brad Pitt!

Who's that Guy???

My name- Mike Legg      
My hometown- Reading UK
My style- Intimate

If not a photographer I would have been a... a research scientist (my former profession)

Something I wished I had known then that I know now... nothing, I was a lot smarter then than I am now

My strength in my profession is... my easy going personality      

My weakness in my profession is... my easy going personality

Something that is overrated in my industry... Fancy equipment.

3 things I bring with me on every shoot... An open mind, my sense of humour and my 85mm F1.4 Nikon lens

Where I get my inspiration from.. Many photographers and artists too numerous to mention (excepting Sebastio Salgado) my family, my clients and LIFE.

At 2 P.M everyday you can usually find me... On my bike    

Something I'm still learning... Everything

One thing I can't part with... Nothing

Mike's favorite image of recent

3 things you'll find in my garage.. don't have a garage (it's an English thing)

Something that bores me.. routine, agression, people that talk about themselves (a lot), whiners

Something on my Christmas list.. Music CD's (Paul Weller, The Killers)

Something you'll always find in my refrigerator.. cheese

The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning... kiss my partner.

One thing I'm going to do this winter... take my kids skiing for the first time.

My snack at the movies.. chocolate coated Brazil Nuts

My best feature... easy tiger

www.mikeleggphotography.co.uk

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving From BluDomain

We are all very thankful for our wonderful clients. We truly haven't had one that we haven't found something special about. I mean look at these beautiful people below! I'm thankful for a lot but I am very thankful that I work for such a caring, compassionate and dedicated team. I'm thankful that everyone at BluDomain will have the day off tomorrow.

5 things that Merav is thankful for today....

1. My 'village' - the family I have built with my husband, the family I was born into, the family I married into, and the family of friends and fellow photographers - without any one group, life might be easier, but it sure wouldn't be as colorful.

2. Not having to cook for my 'village' - as a Canadian married to an American, this food-fest of a holiday is a 'freebie' for me :-)

3. Diet Coke (and not just because I live in Atlanta) - seriously, I have a two year old and an eight month old and a growing business - how else would I survive?  (I know, but Red Bull gives me the shakes)

4. The laughter that fills my house and my heart every day

5. The gang at BluDomain - you are a creative, funny/fun-loving, hardworking bunch who push me to
make my work better so that my photos are as cool as my site.

www.meravschwartzstudios.com

5 things that Andrew is thankful for today....

1. Waking up in the morning, and knowing my family and friends are alive and well.

2. Placing my corrective lenses on my face after my morning shower and realizing that I can see everything clearly again.

3. The ability to walk, talk, teach or learn, and perform work with my eyes and hands.

4. The people that thought of me today...and called to say hello.

5. My BluDomain website, so I can show the world what I can do...

www.andrewfordpics.com

5 things that Nikki is thankful for today....

1. I am able to actually eat food today! (12 weeks prego!)

2. I finally got my hair colored and cut...so I don’t look like a grandma anymore

3. I don’t have to cook a big meal tomorrow

4. My 2 year old took a nap today

5. That my husband, daughter and I will be able to spend a quite holiday at home instead of fighting airport traffic and such

www.urbankidsphoto.com

5 things that Jillian  is thankful for today...

1.  My family and friends

2.  That I don't have to cook the wonderful Thanksgiving dinner that I get to eat
3.  My work and clients

4.  Living in the city of Chicago where there is so much to experience and so many talented people to meet

5.  The flowers from my husband that are sitting on my dining room table

www.jillianoneill.com

5 things that Scott is thankful for today...

1. A very patient and loving wife that supports me in whatever I do.

2. Hannah, Nick and Jonah, my three mattress monkeys.

3. To live in a country that I can do and say what ever I want.

4. Friends like Scott Sumner. For letting me follow him around with his brides. I would not be where I am in photography without him.

5. And THE BIG FAT 23 POUND TURKEY THAT I AM GONNA EAT!!!!!

Oh yea, and Thanksgiving day football.

www.sugiphoto.com 

5 things that Katie is thankful for today...

1.  Family - but ask me again after Thanksgiving Day dinner.

2.  Dora the Explorer - she's my daughters' good friend and I love her
3. Fruit - without that we'd have to eat more veggies

4. Soft natural light - it gives everyone a fighting chance to look 
good in photos

5. Karma - it reminds me to do the right thing, and forgive the bad

www.katiedisimone.com

5 things that Melisa is thankful for today...

1. The health and happiness of my friends and family this holiday season.

2. Cranberry Margaritas

3. Sunny South Florida Winters

4. Square Candles

5. The laughter I share with my husband

www.chicentertaining.com

5 things that Skye is thankful for today....

1. God's grace

2. Family & friends

3. Good business

4. My Freedom

5. Starbucks

www.workofheartphoto.com

5 things that Matthew is thankful for today...

1. My beautiful wife Anna

2. My parents

3. Our Country

4. Our US Armed Forces

5. Freedom of Religion

www.imagesbymatthew.com

 

5 things that Jamie is thankful for today....

1. Going "live" and the wonderful people at BluDomain who got us there

2.  Relationship with God (and each other)

3. A heated house (it is 15 below Celsius in Alberta, Canada right now.  Burrrrr.)

4. Beautiful images

5. Strong coffee

www.janstudios.com

5 things that Ed is thankful for today...

1. I'm thankful for my family (however miss guided and sitcom like we may be).

2.  I'm thankful for my wife who puts up with my crap too much:-).

3.  I'm thankful for the person I turned out to be.

4.  I'm thankful for my life and living as long as I have thus far (42-years).

5.  And last but certainly not lease, I'm thankful to live in a country that is free and allows one to chase their dream.    

www.edleephotography.com

 

5 things that Kate is thankful for today....

1. my husband

2. getting to spend time with my family

3. my moms stuffing

4. taking the day off (for once)

5. my brand new lucy site (woo-hoo!!)

www.katetrianophotography.com

 

5 things Jeremy is thankful for today....

1.  My wife, Melody, and son, Gabe

2.  Running a successful photography business with my spouse

3.  Supportive friends and family

4.  Garage door openers (especially during the winter months in Indy)

5.  Forgiveness and redemption through Jesus Christ

www.carpenterpd.com

5 things that Barb is thankful for today....

1.  Yesterday

2.  Today

3.  Tomorrow

4.  Now

5.  Then

www.jinkyart.com

 

5 things that Anna is thankful for today....

1. Thankful for a working car.

2. Thankful that i get to see my family even if its only twice a year.

3. Thankful for a wonderful and supportive husband.

4. Thankful for each day that God gives me to live.

5. Thankful to all the men and women who are serving our country. God
bless you!

www.annapagephotography.com

5 things that Kami is thankful for today....

1. Family

2. Friends

3. My new puppy Jack (JackPot)

4. The talent God has given me

5. That my website is up and running

www.kamihphotography.com

5 things that David is thankful for today....

1. For my loving and supportive family

2. My friends who are always there for me

3. For the opportunity to do what I love

4. To be in good health
5. My new website. Thanks Bludomain!

www.daverichardsphotography.com

Detroit's Deb Schwedhelm

BluDomain may not be getting all of our emails to [email protected] or [email protected] due to our server move yesterday.  Please for the next few days email [email protected] if you're not hearing from us. Or call 720.535.5648.  Thank you for your year of patience (hehe)

BluDomain is definitely not getting emails.  (Please remember this has nothing to do with any other clients) Thank you to all the clients out there who are engineers in the server world and are helping us with solutions. I can't wait until I never have to say that word again! 

Who's that Girl???

My name - Deb Schwedhelm
My hometown - I'm originally from Detroit.  I joined the Air Force at 24 (for 10 years) and married a Navy guy at 33 so for the past 13 years I've been all over.  We currently live in San Diego.
My style - Simple, different and sometimes edgy

If not a photographer I would have been a... nurse.  Well, I was a practicing RN for 10 years until I became a stay at home mom and photographer. 

Something I wished I had known then that I know now... how much I'd love being a photographer.  I wouldn't have spent 7 years getting a Bachelors and Masters in Nursing. 

My strength in my profession is... that I'm driven and I'm 100% dedicated.  I'm a perfectionist too but sometimes that's not a strength.

My weakness in my profession is... the business side of things.  That's my 2007 New Years Resolution...get the business side organized. 

A vendor you should know about...EZ Photo Sales.

Something that is overrated in my industry... reflectors.

3 things I bring with me on every shoot... my 6 million dollar home, my cell phone and a scrunchy.

Where I get my inspiration from... photographers that are edgy and willing to take a risk.

At 2 PM everyday, you can usually find me... depends on the day (at home b/c the little ones are napping or speech therapy with my oldest)

Something I'm still learning... how to better market and manage the business side of things.

One thing I can't part with... the support of my husband.

Deb's favorite image of recent

3 things you'll find in my purse... what purse?  Oh my backpack...lipstick, cell phone and diapers.

Something that bores me... drama.

Something on my Christmas list...a 5D.  Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.  Lensbaby.

Something you'll always find in my refrigerator...milk!  (white milk for my oldest and chocolate milk for the little ones.)

The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning...get my coffee.  Coffee, coffee and more coffee.

One thing I am going to do this winter...visit family.

My snack at the movies...buttered popcorn and soda.

My best feature...oooh.  Hmmmm.  My butt?  Just kidding.  I DON'T KNOW!  Maybe my eyes.

Check out Deb's new site at www.debsphotographs.com

If you haven't met Millie Holloman you will one day! You can't miss her she is so incredibly sweet and fun. 

Congratulations on her spread in the Professional Photographer Magazine. The article features her birth photography!

Support your photographer friends and buy a copy!

Check out Millie at www.exposedvision.com

And see why Millie is addicted!  Click here 

BluDomain NEWS

Don't forget that BluDomain launches "Project XL" next Friday. Ground Breaking. Visuals to come on Monday.

** WIN $200.00 to your favorite restuarant and a movie package.  Send us your Christmas card or photo. If you haven't seen Jeff & Julia Woods adorable children here they are. What a great Christmas card. www.portraitlife.com

Send your entries to [email protected]

** Win $200.00 to your favorite restaurant and a movie package send us a photograph of you wearing a Santa hat!  Send the winning photo to [email protected]

The entries thus far are amazing.  So creative. 

MODERN 7 news tomorrow.

We are so excited about winning top "websites on the web"  We will be featured in a big publication not a photography publication in January or February.  In local bookstores. We will continue to be innovative and cutting edge. Stay tuned as BluDomain will blow you away in the next month.

We all have a lot to be thankful for stay tuned on Thanksgiving for a fun BLOG entry!

Kailee's Countdown to the Holidays

One of the top wines of 2006! Catena 2003 Malbec lends ripe plum and chocolate flavors with a very soft, supple mouthfeel.  A wine from Argentina. Perfect for the holidays and only $20.00.

Flowers are a natural way to making people feel good. Add a fleur vase from www.raredevice.net

If your man has a hearty appetite buy him a few months of hickory-smoked bacon.  Delivered straight to your door. www.lobels.com

 

 

Your little trendsetters will love these red leather maryjanes for the holidays at www.livieandluca.com

Need fun stocking stuffers- You'll love Mr. Funny and Little Miss. Naughty handwarmers. Perfect for those who enjoy the frigid outdoors. www.spoonsisters.com

If you know someone that needs a llittle help getting around. A prepaid gasoline gift card is a nice gift. Find your favorite local pump at www.svmcards.com

** Did you know...  that for the holidays you should give the teacher of your child a hand written thank-you note or a small gift costing less than $25.00.

You should give your housecleaner a week's pay if he or she comes often.

You should give your assistant a gift of $50.00 or more (separate from any end-of-the-year bonus) 

It's not necessary to give your boss a gift but if you do make it small and simple.

"You are not without me, I am not without you." Mini "Ni Vous" pendant by Pablo Valencia. www.givingtreejewlery.com

 ** A little western meets vintage. Irresistible and positively affordable. A great gift for your guy. Only $69.00 www.planetfunk.com

 

Make your list for Santa with these adorable notepads from www.dauphinepress.com

 

Jack's Trip Around the World

Jack is leaving Santa Barbara tomorrow!  Jack has been relaxing and taking it easy all week with "hot photographer" David Jay. He enjoyed playing around in the Photobooth.  Jack was also introduced "to the guy that made wedding photography cool" Joe Photo  www.joephoto.com

Jack is a celebrity.  Need some inspiration head over to www.opensourcephoto.net 

BluDomain Moves

BluDomain just moved our www.bludomain.com to a monster server due to the number of people who hit our site daily. This does not pertain to any of our clients this is strictly www.bludomain.com.  Due to the move propagation is taking place so emails may not be getting to us.  Please email [email protected] if you feel you haven't heard from us.

BluDomain wins top award for best websites on the web. We are blown away! More details later this week.

Philippines Lito Sy

BluDomain News- A very exhausting day for everyone at BluDomain! 

** Visuals start next Friday for Project XL.  You don't want to miss this groundbreaking moment for BluDomain

** Win a $200.00 gift certificate to your favorite restaurant and a movie theater gift certificate.  Send in your entries by December 15th to [email protected]

Contest A- Send in your Christmas card!  We have received so many adorable cards.

Contest B- Send us a photograph of you wearing a Santa Hat (only if you have been naughty this year)

Kailee's Countdown to the Holidays

A perfect holiday book for under the Christmas tree. A heartwarming story of an elderly man and his mare lost in a winter storm. An ideal Christmas present for anyone who cherishes the holidays as much as I do. Be sure to keep one for yourself.  www.amazon.com

Need a cocktail for your holiday party?

3 oz. Stoli Oranj Vodka. 2 oz. pomegranate juice. 1/2 pomegranate and soda water.

Mix vodka and juice in a shaker. Pour over ice into glasses. Top ith soda, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

The Bullseye collection from IMOOI is all about modern style, comfort and durability. I love these cufflinks that are a perfect gift for men or women. www.shopcomposition.com

A great website to check out! 10,000 people were paid two cents each to draw a sheep facing left. 660 drawings were rejected and the rate of sheep came in at a rate of 11 per hour. Have you been sent a sheep?  www.thesheepmarket.com


Spend time with the family.  "Happy Feet" is in theaters today.  Starring Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Another triumphant, playful and deeply spiritual animation classic. www.happyfeetmovie.com

I love this description on their website "Original printed patterns inspired by thoughts of ancient, vinyl-padded, patio furniture, well-worn, flannel pjs and musty books. Created from fond memories and intended to dress-up the events of our lives.  www.funnelpapergoods.com

 

Warm your home with holiday aromas.  Two of my favorites for the holidays are Herves Gambs- Lilac Beeswax Candle and Paddywax- Cranberry Fig Candle

www.candledelirium.com and www.paddywax.com

How adorable are these shoes?  If you have a "sense" of fun you will love these shoes by www.hotchocolatedesign.com

Personalize your holiday cards!  www.fabulousstationary.com

 

Jack's Trip Around the World.

Well People Magazine just launched their "Sexiest Man Alive" issue and they left out Dr. Jay ladies. I can see why you girls are so in love with this man. 

He is compassionate and caring and he has magical healing powers.  Look at Jack's head!!

Jack has been learning a lot about Open Source Photo.  He's already been in contact with a few members and will be traveling to visit them over the Christmas holidays.  Check out www.opensourcephoto.net

Dr. Jay has also instructed Jack to take  it easy and get in touch with his spiritual side. He has been reading his secret advance copy of Citizen Marketers due out next month.  Reserve your copy at
www.churchofthecustomer.com/blog

Jack spent some time with David Jay's church group. I love that Jack is taking sometime to get to know himself!

Check out David Jay's world at www.davidjay.com

Who's that Guy!!!

www.litosy.com 

My name- Lito Sy
My hometown- Davao City,Philippines
My style- wedding photojournalism with a twist!

If not a photographer I would have been a... Videographer

Something I wished I had known then that I know now... shooting in available soft light.

My strength in my profession is... my faith to our lord Jesus Christ

My weakness in my profession is... I'm too friendly

A vendor you should know about... virtual background

Something that is overrated in my industry... Canon

3 things I bring with me on every shoot... extra shirt, my laptop and calling cards

Where I get my inspiration from.. my wife and my daughter

At 2 P.M everyday you can usually find me... at my studio

Something I'm still learning... Corel Paint

One thing I can't part with... my cell phone

Lito's favorite image of recent

3 things you'll find in my car... cell phone, iPod and my perfume.

Something that bores me.. when I'm with someone who doesn't know how to have fun.

Something on my Christmas list.. my wife's gift.

Something you'll always find in my refrigerator...  ice cream

The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning.. stretching

One thing I am going to do this winter... sorry we don't have winter here.

My snack at the movies... popcorn and large coke

My best feature...  my eyes

The collection of sophisticated concepts in a style that is engaging! A chic and affordable custom line that is guaranteed to make a statement. Check out our HOT new logo guru Carrie Sandoval.

Famous photographer Brianna Graham is in final stages of design & concept. This website is so smoking hot.  Nothing like you have ever seen from Blu.

Congrats to Brianna who who made the cover of the November issue of Rangefinder Magazine.

Brianna has been working very closely with Blu's Creative Director Harald in building her vision. Here's what Brianna had to say "Harald is taking my vision for this site to another level. I scoured the internet for any source of inspiration possible, and sent him a jumble of what I loved. He has taken it and created the most amazing, perfect collection that fits everything that I am into right now. This site will be full of texture, character and a little vintage charm. Put simply, IT'S GOING TO ROCK THE HOUSE!!

I asked our famous photographers this- Accumulating an impressive portfolio isn't your only priority, what drives you to take photographs?"

Audrey had this to tell me "One major downside to being in high demand is that when I am off...I'm off. While my goals lately are to really spend sometime photographing the everyday moments in my own family... what drives me is doing the same for other parents. While getting the really big orders feel good...what really feels good is
when a parent says "You really captured my child/family...and we couldn't be happier."  That is when I know I've done my job...and motivates me to continue.  People inspire me."  www.alwphotography.com

Skye had this to tell me "Accumulating an impressive portfolio is a "business priority", yes, but it is not what drives me to take photographs. What drives me to take photographs is passion. A passion that I cannot turn on or off; only hope to
satisfy it with each click of the shutter. " www.workofheartphoto.com

(Skye's photograph the black and white image) (Brianna's photograph cute girl on couch)

Brianna had this to tell me "Accumulating an impressive portfolio isn't nearly as important to me as finding inspiration in the people that I photograph. I feel when you connect with your client, and get honest moments in return, it far surpasses shooting for yourself to achieve the 'perfect portfolio' with only yourself in mind. Interaction, and the responses generated by it are the basis of what I do, and the reason why I love it so dearly."  www.briannagraham.com

Barb Uil had this to tell me "Being around kids is like breathing.. I do it because kids are amazing.  I reacon they hold the secret to life.  I wish I could hang out all day long."

woot-woot congratulations to Barb Uil for her shots in this month's Australian Family Circle Magazine!

www.jinkyart.com

 

 

 

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Breaking News-  One of the hottest gadgets for Christmas goes on sale tomorrow November 17th. The new PlayStation 3 has Blu-ray movies, music and on line services. It also features a powerful Cell Broadband Engine processor and a built-n Blu-ray for high definition entertainment. If you want to try your luck tonight 6 Circuit City stores nationwide are giving gamers a chance to buy it tonight at 9 p.m. www.circuitcity.com

Just a random thought  I thought I would share this verse by Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hahn "This food is the gift of the whole universe- the earth, the sky and much hard work. May we live in a way that makes us worthy to receive"

With the holidays nearing I fell in love with this grace.

Breaking News

Good news bludomain5.com emails are back up and the server is running optimally. Thank you for being so patient and for the photographer who wishes to remain anonymous for sending our team pizza & soda.  We all are in need of some good sleep tonight.

Old News

Well today the whole team is hiding under a rock.  What is a true fact is that BluDomain wouldn't feel stressed out if they didn't care.  Upgrading servers is always stressful, frustrating and out of our control.  BluDomain 5 is in the final phases of restoration and emails may be down for the next few hours while they move that hardware over (I'm not technical but I did hear something about hardware)

From the past we have learned that clients like to be notified 12-24 hours in advance with anything that pertains to the server.  Clients like to have this news on our BLOG.  And clients want to talk to someone via phone during the crisis.  We have met all these concerns.  Poor Harald has not slept yet we may have to let him have a nap.

We really do appreciate those of you who are so patient and sweet.

Utah's Candice Hancock

   

www.bludomain6.com/photo28 "the latest interface"

Due to new email system being implemented please email [email protected] today (read below)

** I forgot to post this!  Thank you to the hundreds of Christmas ornaments we have received at Blu the FED EX, UPS, Postal men keep knocking at our doors. One lucky winner will receive 2 nights in Las Vegas and airfare.  We will announce the winner on Christmas Day!  All you have to do to enter is send your a Christmas ornament for the Blu tree to 17919 E. Dorado Drive Centennial CO 80015.  I also want to mention that once Christmas comes we will buy an ornament case and wrap them nicely and give all of them to an underprivilege family in our area.

BluDomain introduces Modern 7

BluDomain is collaborating with the finest portrait photographers in the world.  Each photographer has a concept and destination in mind. I had a sneak peek today.  Unbelievable.  The interfaces once completed will be available to everyone unless you're in the same state as one of these photographers then it can't be sold. Or if you are in Australia then Barb's interface will be not be available.  Each interface will be unique.

Each day I will have some random thoughts from these beautiful women and some photographs. 

I asked Chicago's famous photographer Audrey Woulard what was on her mind today. She replied "I need to find my running shoes tonight for the 2 year-old twins I'm photographing in the morning.  This is one her favorite shots today.  Check out her work at www.audreywoulard.com

Pennsylvania's adorable and single Skye Hardwick had this to say when I asked her what's on her mind. She replied " What isn't on my mind. From Christmas shopping, to will I go to the gym today or just slack, to refining my business colors, all the way to do I need laundry detergent-- lots on my mind, none of it of any particular interest, haha."  Love this fall image by Skye, love the green couch.  Check out www.workofphoto.com

Australia's Barb Uil's work is truly breathtaking! I asked what's on her mind today. "Something on my mind : Last night I watched wizard of Oz with my oldest daughter.  I woke up this morning wide eyed and bushy tailed after dreaming the wicked witch of the west was hot on my tail. I had little red shoes on, of course, however they were all scuffed and unpolished.  The last thing I remember was trying to find a shoe shiner along the yellow brick road.

I wonder if my shoes are just never meant to be polished.  Or maybe I'm supposed
to build a brick road?!

www.jinkyart.com

** Today genius flash programmer, Zahari brought his dogs to BluDomain's headquarters. Monkey & Cricket.

** BluDomain to launch "Project XL" in 2 weeks. Visuals to launch at the end of next week.

** BluDomain is having 2 contests. Deadline is December 15th.  Contest A We want to see your Christmas Card Photo

Contest B We want to see you in a Santa's hat!  Let's see your holiday spirit!

Winners of each contest will win a $200.00 gift certificate to your favorite restaurant and a movie theater package.  Send your entries to [email protected]

BluDomain is looking into a new email system. We have been running tests all week.  The customer service issue I can promise you is not due to us ignoring anyone it is that we never received your email. We have been told numerous times that customers don't receive our emails and have ran into many issues of clients spam folders set high, clients not checking their bulk mail, emails simply not reaching their server, clients having the emails but are not reading them. The  main issue is we receive thousands of emails a day, the mail servers on our BluDomain accounts are becoming overloaded.  I assure you we have hired a team to evaulate the best solution for us.  If at anytime you feel that we have not gotten back to you within 36 hours then something is wrong.  Please call 303.895.6196.

BluDomain works extremely hard.  It's shocking to hear that someone hasn't heard from us in 3 days. All BluDomain team members never leave any emails unanswered within a 36 hour time period.

Something is not right and we are very aware of this please be patient as we implement this system. Again we are in complete shock of anyone saying that we are lacking in Customer Service it's the foremost important aspect of any company. We take this very seriously. The issue is this our emails are intermittent and we are nervous daily of not knowing we haven't received something. We don't know this until we are made aware and it's a very complex issue.   For the next week please use [email protected] if you don't hear from us!  They are running tests this morning so we may run into issues all day on all of our accounts at bludomain including [email protected] and [email protected]. 

Who's That Girl????

My name- Candice Hancock
My hometown- Washington, Utah
My style- Relaxed and fun!


If not a photographer I would have been a... Graphic Designer (well, I would have kept doing that)

Something I wished I had known then that I know now... Great pictures are just part of the package, what you are really selling is yourself and a relationship between you and the client

My strength in my profession is... Customer Service

My weakness in my profession is... I can't resist spending money on those Canon L Lenses

A vendor you should know about... If you're reading this you already know about BluDomain, so I would then say B&H Photo

Something that is overrated in my industry... aren't we all overrated a little bit... I mean we're all freakin' lucky to be doing what we're doing

3 things I bring with me on every shoot... bottled water, cell phone and of course my big bag of equipment

Where I get my inspiration from.. simply just life

At 2 P.M everyday you can usually find me... at my MAC or chasing around my 20 month old baby boy

Something I'm still learning... lighting techniques

One thing I can't part with... Canon L Lenses (did I mention that I love them?)

Candice's favorite image of recent.

3 things you'll find in my purse... lip gloss, pony tails and wintergreen gum

Something that bores me... the news

Something on my Christmas list... New bedroom furniture!

Something you'll always find in my refrigerator... FOOD! 

The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning... hit the snooze button

One thing I am going to do this winter... Learn to snowboard

My snack at the movies... Jr mints or Red vine licorice.... no greasy popcorn please.

My best feature... My hair (after it's been flat ironed of course)

Check out Candice's work at www.icandiphotography.com

Jack's Trip Around the World

Thank you to everyone that is concerned about Jack. This weekend Jack was in a minor car accident with sassy photographer, Crystal Goss. He escaped with a minor injury to his head and a minor headache. Crystal & baby escaped with no injuries.

The accident occurred on the way to famous photographer Denis Reggie's house where "hot guy" David Jay was to pick up Jack.

Jack is refusing any medical attention due to his beliefs in natural methods of healing.

We love you Jack!  Click on images to read and I'm told Jack is already feeling much better.

www.crystalgoss.com

www.davidjay.com