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I'm going to start posting everything below Breaking News so I don't have to keep retyping things. Today is Blu's 2006 Holiday Affair! Stay tuned all day, contests on the hour. I'm posting every minute under so please stay tuned today.

Christmas music all day long! Time to be Merry!  You may love this one Ave Maria by iL Divo Click here  You have my permission to break out the bottle of wine or eggnog or something delicious and toast to all that you have to be thankful for this year.

Surprises All Day Long! Get 5 people to Buy the Blu Holiday Card and each site is only $400.00.  Email me at [email protected].  Blu's Holiday GIft Card allows you to purchase any BluDomain interface from January 1st 2007 to July 1st 2007.  Yes that means any NEW sites that BluDomain launches or any current BluDomain interface. This is a deal you don't want to miss. I promise it will never happen again!  Or you can buy it singly for $495.00 or if you need your new site today it's only $600.00 versus our normal prices of $800.00.

BREAKING NEWS-  NEW contest starting now 5:00 to 6:00 MST. Two final contests.  One is we are going to award another "self portrait" winner. Earlier entries are still good. If you haven't played in our games today send a self portrait of yourself to qualify. The FINAL BIG CONTEST has the biggest prize yet. You don't want to miss this one.  Send us a photo of everyone in your house. Get together and do a quick photo and send it to me. If noone is there make a sign that reads I ain't got nobody. Send in all entries to [email protected] 

** Also if you email for a request for a contract you will be honored even if the clock ticks past midnight.

The winners to all the contests that we had all week will be posted TONIGHT late. Due to the hundreds and hundreds of entries we are all going to sip some wine and judge them tonight. All other contest winners from today will be announced at this time.

And finally we are going to award Blu's 2006 Naughtiest Girl award.  She is daring, fun and full of excitment.  Some of us wish we had the spontaneous nature to have fun on the spur of the moment. This girl is HOT! Amy of Amy's PhotoGraphixs.  We are giving Amy a brand new website and a $50.00 gift certificate to www.sephora.com Email me Amy!!

Project Director Aundrea is the judge for the "call your friend"  Aundrea hates judging and said give everyone something. Well 220 people is a lot of prizes and $$$.  So she finally picked the winner.

Congratulations to Debbie Klawetter. Aundrea's words "how adorable is she!"  Deb wins a free website and a wine decanter from Crate and Barrel and so does her friend (win the wine decanter also).  Email me Debbie with your address and your friends!

Send me one thing you would like under $100.00 for Christmas and you may find it wrapped and delivered to your doorstep.  I will post one every hour and at the end of the day I will be Santa to one lucky person.  This hours "it girl" is Melinda Trawick who is dying for this Titanic Blowed Murano Glass Heart Pendant Necklace from www.forzieri.com

Patrico, Blu's guy who gets us into all the holiday parties, has chosen the winner for the "take a picture of your street" contest. " the snow" was the reason Patricio picked Melissa Davis from Melissa Davis Photography. Melissa wins some goodies email me!

Now here's what she will win. The hot must-have perfume by Juicy Couture and Voluspa Floraison Candle GIft Set.

Some people aren't feeling Christmas and there may be a few Scrooges out there so for you I dedicate a normal song.  The song is one of my favorites Click here

 

Send me one thing you would like under $100.00 for Christmas and you may find it wrapped and delivered to your doorstep.  I will post one every hour and at the end of the day I will be Santa to one lucky person.  This hours "it girl" is Teddi from Picture the Day who is dying for this large jewelry box from Resoration Hardware.

** Keep in mind all contract requests received will be honored so we will get to everyone shortly.

Soon-to-be daddy Zahari judged the "take a photo of something blu"  and the winner is Robin Meredith.  Zahari's reasoning " original spur of the moment photo.  great self-portrait too"  Email me Robin after you go to www.newbalance.com and pick out some shoes. Send me the details and they are on their way.  [email protected]

You may know this talented man  Michael Buble "Let It Snow" Click here for some nice Christmas music.

Okay stayed tuned as we name the "naughtiest" GIRL out there around 4 this afternoon.  There is no contest category but I'm blown away by you girls who don't realize you will get nothing in your stocking this year because it's obvious you really are naughty!  So because you have to have a few naughty girls in the world we are going to give Naughty girl a prize and name her Blu's Naughty Girl 2006!  If you think you are naughtier then you have 4 hours to prove yourself. Send me the photo to [email protected]
   

Send me one thing you would like under $100.00 for Christmas and you may find it wrapped and delivered to your doorstep.  I will post one every hour and at the end of the day I will be Santa to one lucky person.  This hours "it girl" is Tammy from Wonderfully Made Photography is dying for a Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper from Sports Authority.

 

And of course I have been such a good girl -  Santa Baby!  Love love this Christmas CD "The Mistletoe Lounge"  Click here

Winner Announced for Christmas Tree.  Thanks to Jen for judging the contest. We all had to take our self portraits this weekend. Congratulations to Liz Hinkley of Hinkley Photo. The reason she picked Liz's Christmas tree " I like this one the best because when I see this image I just feel cheerful and happy and it makes me feel like relaxing near a fire christmas evening, listening to christmas music, and sipping some hot cocoa... "  Email me Liz your address. Isn't this so much fun

Okay my new "it boy" and self portrait contest winner Chris Laurits asked me to marry him and guess what he LIVES in Colorado.

The entries are being judged right now for the winner of the Christmas Tree Contest by famous genius flash programmer and of course she belongs with Blu "Jen" The winner will receive Oprah's favorite bundt cake "The Triple Chip Fudge Cake" by www.wetakethecake.com and a box of eight Belgian chocolate bars by Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier www.marcolinichocolatier.com

As I said earlier this week ALL ILP girlies part of the group buy will receive all specials today (free hosting and the $400.00 price) If you have paid already you will be refunded a little money.

Self Portrait Contest Winner-  All day long someone new will be judging each contest. Me first!  And sorry girls but I want him for Christmas under my tree. Eric Laurits is the winner of Charlie Brown's First Christmas and an IPod Shuffle. Email me Eric with a proposal and your address. (hehe)

New Contest going on right now. You have 20 more minutes to send me your self portrait and a picture of your Christmas tree. Send all entries to [email protected]

Send me one thing you would like under $100.00 for Christmas and you may find it wrapped and delivered to your doorstep.  I will post one every hour and at the end of the day I will be Santa to one lucky person.  This hours "it girl" is Amanda from Heartistic Photography who is dying for this "Lily" jacket from Abercrombie & Fitch

Buy A Blu Holiday Gift Card ONLY $495.00

Contest 10:10 to 11:10 Send me a picture of your Christmas tree and your self portrait to [email protected].
Send us ONE thing want for Christmas that's under $100.00 with your self-portrait we will post one every hour and a winner at the end of the day.  All entries send to i[email protected] and also send me your URL so people can check out your work

Blu's 2006 Holiday Affair is underway.  Buy a Blu Holiday Card for only $495.00 today only. The card is good for any current interface or any new interfaces that BluDomain launches between January 1st 2007 to July 1st 2007. If you need a site TODAY then it's only $600.00. Email [email protected] to get started

Stay tuned today for the launch of our NEW "little blu" interface for only $200.00 or 5 for $500.00 when you host with BluDomain

Buy Blu Holiday Card for Only $495.00

Let's start the day listening to some holiday music. Time to get in the mood. It's a party day at Blu after all!  CLICK HERE  Love the new Wintersongs CD by Sarah McLachlan

QUIET ON THE SET- CONTEST GOING ON  9-10 a.m. (right now) SEND US YOUR SELF PORTRAIT for fabulous prizes

Send us ONE thing want for Christmas that's under $100.00 with your self-portrait we will post one every hour and a winner at the end of the day.  All entries send to i[email protected] and also send me your URL so people can check out your work

Blu's 2006 Holiday Affair is underway.  Buy a Blu Holiday Card for only $495.00 today only. The card is good for any current interface or any new interfaces that BluDomain launches between January 1st 2007 to July 1st 2007. If you need a site TODAY then it's only $600.00.

Stay tuned today for the launch of our NEW "little blu" interface for only $200.00 or 5 for $500.00 when you host with BluDomain

Good morning!  Can you believe there is only 7 more days until Christmas? 

I must say everyone looks fabulous at 9 in the morning. You have 20 minutes to send in a self-portrait of yourself.  From 9-10 MST we are looking for our favorite self-portrait. Send me yours NOW to [email protected]

Our favorite Self Portrait will win- My favorite holiday movie "A Charlie Brown Christmas and Apple's new iPod shuffle. All prizes will be ordered today and shipped immediately.

2006 Holiday Affair on Monday

Tis the Season

If you've been nice, very nice maybe you'll get something in your stocking, maybe you'll get a present from BluDomain.

Join BluDomain tomorrow December 18th for the 1st Annual Blu Holiday Affair.

Contests and Goodies on the hour!

Buy a holiday Blu card- Card expires in 7 months. Your choice of any interface from January 1st 2007 to July 1st 2007 for only $495.00 includes one year of free hosting. This includes any NEW interfaces that are launched from January to July or you can choose from our current sites. (expires at midnight tomorrow) (offer only explicable to clients who join the journey with Blu tomorrow)

Buy a "little blu" site for only $200.00.  Featuring the NEW one gallery, one text section, one contact page interfaces from BluDomain. Give your clients the royal treatment.  Buy 5 "little blu" sites for $500.00 if you host with BluDomain.

Give "little blu" for the holidays.  Sweet little interfaces for all industries and creative people.

Need a website this week?  $600.00 with free hosting (tomorrow only)

Happy Holidays and we are donating a percentage of all proceeds to take care of some children  & families in need of some much needed holiday cheer.

Because it's the thought that counts....

Contest from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. Simply send in your self portrait, and your name.  Winner will be announced at 10.  Email should contain self portrait only.  Email me at [email protected]. You still have 12 hours to enter the contests listed in the December 15th post.

BluDomain Holiday Party MONDAY

Need Christmas Ornaments? Check out www.crateandbarrel.com

ONE more day to send in your entries for all of our fun contests.  And have your camera ready all day tomorrow as we have NEW contests on the hour all day long. Read below for contest details.

NEWS- the BluDomain team is headed to brunch to discuss the SALE tomorrow.  And we are launching something you will LOVE.  One thing I do know is that there will be FREE hosting for all new clients tomorrow. And all ILP girlies (and there are so many) you also will be honored with free hosting.

Stay tuned tonight for the details...  and remember we are looking for our Blu's Holiday Girl 2006 and  Blu's Holiday Guy 2006. Send in your entries. The winner of this contest will be very MERRY tomorrow.  Send in your entry holding a sign reading the above to [email protected]

And Blu declares Monday December 18th official "No Work Day"
 

Blu's Holiday Party on Monday

2 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER BLU'S CONTESTS FOR AMAZING PRIZES (read below)

** I love this Santa outfit from www.victoriasecret.com

Need an obsession today?  Check out www.elfyourself.com(so hilirious)

And don't forget to go see Golden Globe Nominated Will Smith in the must-see movie that opened in theaters this weekend "Pursuit of Happyness" A true story. Also nominated for best picture drama.

** Blu travels to California on Tuesday for the Blu Christmas Photo Shoot with famous photographers Chenin & Doug Boutwell.  Jack will be arriving just in time before he heads out to spend Christmas with The Becker.

** What I'm doing this weekend- waiting for my sister's baby to arrive. I will be an auntie for the first time!

BluDomain's Holiday Party This Monday- Something new debuting, lots of prize giveaways and more. Trust me spend the day at Blu's Blog on Monday.

Don't forget to send in your entries. The contests are listed below.  The prizes are amazing. The only rule is that you MUST send in your entry with a self portrait of yourself. Send all entries to [email protected]

1. Take a photograph of someone in their pajamas, robe or slippers!

2.  Construct a pyramid in front of the Christmas tree. It can be two people, 3 people & the dog, 5 people. Be sure no one falls!

3.  Have your mailman, UPS delivery guy or girl, Fed Ex or mail delivery person take a self portrait of themselves. Their uniform must be visible or their truck.

4. Send me your self portrait and then take your camera and 2 signs. One that says "Naughty" and one that says "Nice" and take a photograph of 3 random people holding the sign they choose. Random is always good.

5. Take a self portrait.  With two pieces of tape secure the photo on paper and then write a Dear Santa list.  We want to know 3 things you want for Christmas.  We don't care what you do to create it.

6. Wrap yourself or somebody up in Christmas lights. Make sure it's dark, turn them on and take a snapshot.

7. Write us and tell us one holiday tradition you have during the holidays. Keep them short. Santa has lots to read.

8. Tell us what photographer you admire and we will not only surprise you but we will surprise them with some holiday cheer

9.  Send us your favorite holiday recipe

10.  Spell out "holidays 2006 or 2006" Be creative and send us the photograph

Send all entries to [email protected]

CHILDREN

1. Take a picture of your children and ask them to write 3 things they would like under $50.00 for Christmas send that to BluDomain.  Remember this is all of your kids.

2.  Give your child the camera and let them take a self portrait of themselves or someone else.

3. Have your child hold a sign after you ask them what they are going to leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Your child holding the sign with this answer shoud be visible.

Minnesota's Claire Kayser

BLUDOMAIN HOLIDAY PARTY THIS MONDAY- Blu will be debuting something new.  You have 2 more days to enter the contests for some fabulous prizes

Due to BluDomain's Holiday Party on Monday and all of these contests you can enter to WIN big PRIZES I am posting new posts below this post.  Check out Jack's night out with Laguna Beach famous photographers and the one and only Lauren Hillary.  Don't forget to take out your cameras today and have some fun (read below) We have 13 contests you can enter to WIN big prizes, free websites and more.

BluDomain's Annual Holiday Party. Join us on Monday December 18th for a "ditch work and play" day. Contests, giveaways, and free websites and more! And a sale of some sort.

The entries are pouring in.  Make sure you enter in at least one of the contests. Remember what you think you may win is never the real scenario.  We have a lot planned. NOTE: I can't believe how fun you all are! Wait until you see the BIG PRIZE everyone that enters will be eligible for. All prizes will be mailed out on Monday! Plus stay tuned
[email protected]  And remember this is FUN so anyone can enter we aren't looking for top notch photographs.

1. Take a photograph of someone in their pajamas, robe or slippers!

2.  Construct a pyramid in front of the Christmas tree. It can be two people, 3 people & the dog, 5 people. Be sure no one falls!

3.  Have your mailman, UPS delivery guy or girl, Fed Ex or mail delivery person take a self portrait of themselves. Their uniform must be visible or their truck.

4. Send me your self portrait and then take your camera and 2 signs. One that says "Naughty" and one that says "Nice" and take a photograph of 3 random people holding the sign they choose. Random is always good.

5. Take a self portrait.  With two pieces of tape secure the photo on paper and then write a Dear Santa list.  We want to know 3 things you want for Christmas.  We don't care what you do to create it.

6. Wrap yourself or somebody up in Christmas lights. Make sure it's dark, turn them on and take a snapshot.

7. Write us and tell us one holiday tradition you have during the holidays. Keep them short. Santa has lots to read.

8. Tell us what photographer you admire and we will not only surprise you but we will surprise them with some holiday cheer

9.  Send us your favorite holiday recipe

10.  Spell out "holidays 2006 or 2006" Be creative and send us the photograph

Send all entries to [email protected]

CHILDREN

1. Take a picture of your children and ask them to write 3 things they would like under $50.00 for Christmas send that to BluDomain.  Remember this is all of your kids.

2.  Give your child the camera and let them take a self portrait of themselves or someone else.

3. Have your child hold a sign after you ask them what they are going to leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Your child holding the sign with this answer shoud be visible.

VERY IMPORTANT TO READ We are looking for Blu's Holiday Girl 2006 and  Blu's Holiday Guy 2006. Send in your entry holding a sign reading the above

Send all entries to [email protected]

** BluDomain flys out to Newport Beach on Tuesday to take our 1st Annual Blu Christmas Card. The famous Chenin & Doug Boutwell will be the photographers. We are so honored to be photographed by two of the world's most talented photographers.

That night we will have our team Christmas party. Place to be determined.

If you love blogs you should subscribe daily to www.boutwellstudio.com/blog

** If you love to chat and learn check out www.ilovephotography.com.  I'm told to give a shout out to our newest client Tammy Cobb. See her site debut soon.

Blu's Intern Girl (pictured on the right)  who's only 13 looking like a young, beautiful lady at her Snowball dance this weekend. Her date-  the girls.

Blu's genius flash programmer Zahari is rumored to be having a baby boy! His adorable wife Michelle is a few months pregnant and glowing.

Can you believe we are going to have a Blu Baby soon.

 

Who's That Girl??? 

My name- Claire Kayser
My hometown- St. Paul, MN
My style capturing the real you!

If not a photographer I would have been a... Musician or a dancer

Something I wished I had known then that I know now... Knowing how to truly LIVE IN THE MOMENT!

My strength in my profession is... 3 e's: energy, enthusiasm and eye

My weakness in my profession is... Balancing family and business

A vendor you should know about... The Pierce Company in Minneapolis - great backdrops and people.

Something that is overrated in my industry... Those who can't let go of film

3 things I bring with me on every shoot... My 50mm 1.4 lens, S3, enthusiasm

Where I get my inspiration from.. Everywhere!

At 2 P.M everyday you can usually find me... Power napping

Something I'm still learning... Photoshop CS2

One thing I can't part with... My Mac G5

Claire's favorite image of recent

3 things on my Christmas list... Relaxation, piano, Nikon lens 70-200mm, f/2.8D, G-AFS ED-IF (VR)

If I'm craving something it's usually... Red Hot Blues chips

Something I do during the holidays... Bake cookies with the kids

Something I could improve... My work efficiency

Something I'm listening to... Michael Buble, Mary J. Blige, John Legend

Where I will do most of my shopping this holiday season... On my be-hind!

If I could go anywhere for one night it would be... A romantic dinner and night away anywhere with my husband. ;)))

One thing I do to stay fit during the holidays... Aerbobics, weights & tennis

My favorite holiday cocktail.... My husband's orange margarita

Check out Claire's work at www.clairekayser.com

LIttle did I know that there is not just one gorgeous Carole Foret but two - the other one named Claire Kayser

BluDomain's first set of twins. These women are "striking" and wow!

Can you tell them apart?

www.caroleforet.com and www.clairekayser.com

Jack Celebrates the Holidays

Jack's Trip Around the World

www.laurenhillary.com    Jack has many parties to attend this week with darling photographer - Lauren Hillary.  Today it was shopping for Lauren's party accessories and then off to a hot party with many celebrity photographers. 

What is famous Laguna Beach photographer Jon Barber www.barberphotography.com doing with Jack?Jack met Robin Gross from Gross National Product, Laguna Beach's well known photographer Katie Clark www.kathleenclarkphotography.com (who saved Jack from the fire) and Blu's own Jade Easterday www.weddingsbyjade.com.

 

Blu's Holiday Party

I love love these entries. My favorite thus far the Christmas lights wrapped around these bodies.  You all are wonderful this is seriously so much fun!

Stay tuned in the morning I debut some contests for the little ones. They are the reason for all this celebration. You are going to love the prizes you can win for your kids!

BREAKING NEWS-  Wow you guys are excited the entries are pouring in!  I'm so excited I love parties. Plus BluDomain is debuting something.  Okay so I have updated the contest list and the prizes you will win!

I still have a few more to add!

Blu's Annual Holiday Party is Monday December 18th. A fun filled day with many surprises. We will be announcing contest winners all day long on the hour.

What is Blu giving away?  A pair of UGG Australian "Ultra Tall" boots or a pair of UGG Australia's Uptown boot.  They come in chestnut, black or sand.

A Luxe Faux Fur Throw from Pottery Barn in Ivory, Espresso or Frosted Taupe. The most luxurious throw imaginable!

The Perfect Shave Kit by The Art of Shaving. 4 elements of the perfect shave: pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm and a pure badger shaving brush.

Apple's 4 GB iPod Nano which holds up to 1,000 songs.

Melitta Smart Mill & Brew

Those of you who are addicted this 10-cup coffee maker not only grinds fresh beans but can also give you the weather forecast!

Betseyville by Betsey Johnson "Heartbreaker Betsey" Zip Around Wallet.  This is seriously a too-die for wallet! 

Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker "Liquid Satin"Serum Spray.  If you are a boy then you need something alittle more masculine.

My favorite is John Varvatos "Vintage" Eau de Toilette. A rugged authenticity! 

 

 

WARNING- you must send in a self portrait for every entry ( so just take one) and keep sending. Don't forget your self portrait

To be eligible for these fantastic MUST-HAVE gifts for Christmas here's what you do. Send in the photographs below to [email protected] by Monday morning December 18th. Now you don't have to enter each contest if you don't want to, it's up to you! Each number is a unique contest. Contest is open to anyone and everyone that stops by to read Blu's Blog.

1. Take a photograph of someone in their pajamas, robe or slippers!

2.  Construct a pyramid in front of the Christmas tree. It can be two people, 3 people & the dog, 5 people. Be sure no one falls!

3.  Have your mailman, UPS delivery guy or girl, Fed Ex or mail delivery person take a self portrait of themselves. Their uniform must be visible or their truck.

4. Send me your self portrait and then take your camera and 2 signs. One that says "Naughty" and one that says "Nice" and take a photograph of 3 random people holding the sign they choose. Random is always good.

5. Take a self portrait.  With two pieces of tape secure the photo on paper and then write a Dear Santa list.  We want to know 3 things you want for Christmas.  We don't care what you do to create it.

6. Wrap yourself or somebody up in Christmas lights. Make sure it's dark, turn them on and take a snapshot.

7. Write us and tell us one holiday tradition you have during the holidays. Keep them short. Santa has lots to read.

More contests coming later today! What will you win? That will be revealed on Monday.

 

Jack's Trip Around the World

www.laurenhillary.com

Jack is in California where temperatures today were in the high 50's and rainy. Jack enjoyed some quality time with the darling photographer- Lauren Hillary playing the classic game Connect 4.  And right before Jack went to bed he learned some Spanish on the lap of Lauren's assistant photographer- Melissa Slater. I can't believe how long her legs are?  Another beautiful women! No wonder I'm still single.

Modern 7 will launch after Christmas! Creative Director Harald & 4 famous photographers are colloborating to bring you 4 custom interfaces! Stay tuned for the debut of Modern 7.  Brianna Graham, Skye Hardwick, Audrey Wouldard & Barb Uil

Who  is launching first?  It will be Michigan's Brianna Graham.

It will be an instant love affair.
 
www.workofheartphoto.com
www.alwphotography.com
www.jinkyart.com
www.briannagraham.com

Blu's Holiday Party

Happy Holidays! 14 days until Christmas! BluDomain is having their 1st Annual Christmas Party on Monday December 18th.

The party starts early and goes all night :)  Prize giveaways, contests, and more. Now you all know BluDomain doesn't throw boring parties.  Tomorrow morning wake up to some fun details and information on how you can WIN some great Christmas gifts.

Surprises all day long at Blu's Blog on the 18th of December.

We are in the holiday spirit and you know what that means...

Where's Jack?  He has been busy learning Spanish with a long legged beauty. Read more tomorrow morning.

Who's that Guy???

My name - Chris Cabral

My Hometown - Toronto, Ontario

My Style - What feels right

If not a photographer I would have been a...Toronto Maple Leaf

Something I wished I had known then that I know now...Don't eat yellow snow

My strength in my profession is...People Skills

My weakness in my profession is...Wanting the latest gear

A vendor you should know about...www.filmplus.ca

Something that is overrated in my industry...Camera bags

3 things I bring with me on every shoot...Tim Horton's coffee, My Cameras, and a smile

Where I get my inspiration form...Everywhere

At 2 p.m everyday you can usually find me...in the studio

Something I'm still learning...Everything

One thing I can't part with...my fiance Dianne

Chris's favorite image of recent

3 things on my Christmas list...PS3, Vintage Air Jordan's, and an Elvis bust.

If I'm craving something it's usually...Sour patch kids

Something I do during the holidays...Watch tons of movies

Something I could improve...Take your pick

Something I'm listening to...The Beatles "Abbey Road"

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

If I could go anywhere for one night it would be...Transylvania

One thing I do to stay fit during the holidays...Next Question

My favourite holiday cocktail...Anything with Vodka

Check out Chris's work at www.studiocabral.com