New Year 2007
. We are looking for Blu's 2007 New Year's Girl. We are bringing sexy back. Send us your entry to [email protected] Winner will receive $500.00 in cash. Entries are due by the morning of January 2nd. (everyone has questions about the contest- we are looking for your holiday best "girlie-girl" photo, festive & fun & sexy)
. BluDomain Holiday card special $495.00 until January 2nd at midnight. Includes a year of hosting for free. Buy your holiday card now and you have until July 1st to choose any interface
. BluDomain to launch photographerresource.com within the week
. BluDomain launches Modern 7- Famous photographer Brianna Graham to debut her collaboration with Blu's Creative Director Harald Hasselbach very soon. Modern 7 will also feature the visions of Jinky Art's Barb Uil, Audrey Woulard and Skye Hardwick. You won't want to miss the debut.
. BluDomain launches Standard Blu
. Need a "little blu"? One contact. one text page. one gallery for ONLY $200.00 (includes a year of free hosting) View here
. BluDomain finally launches what everyone has been waiting for...
. 2007 & BluDomain (you won't believe it until you see it)
. Rumor has it that our own Stacey Kane has landed a 4 page spread in this month's InStyle Weddings magazine www.staceykane.com
Love these girls! Some of Blu's oldest clients. See their new venture together at www.elementoflove.com
Who's That Girl???
My name- Heather Lahtinen
My hometown- Pittsburgh, PA
My style- Fun!!
If not a photographer I would have been an...
Engineer, I worked in the field before becoming a photographer.
Something I wished I had known then that I know now... Follow your heart and don't worry about the bumps in the road, they always work themselves out.
My strength in my profession is... People skills, I love meeting new people!
My weakness in my profession is... I'm too kind and tend to give away too much (just ask my accountant).
A vendor you should know about...
BluDomain, NAPP and X-Keys
Something that is overrated in my industry...
PJ vs. Traditional... just get the shot!
3 things I bring with me on every shoot...
5D, 24-70 and an absolute passion for weddings.
Where I get my inspiration from..
Family and life.
At 2 P.M everyday you can usually find me...
Playing... uhm...I mean working, on my computer (I LOVE my job).
Something I'm still learning...
Lightroom.
One thing I can't part with...
my computers, I'm a hopeless geek.
Heather's favorite image of recent
If I were to go on holiday it would be to...
A bungalow in the water surrounded by perfectly clear water.
I like to treat myself to...
a quiet afternoon reading a book.
I need to buy more...
time, do they sell that somewhere?
I smile about...
my life and my sweet little girl, I've never been happier.
I deserve...
my Mercedes, I freaking love that car.
I need to get a new...
office manager. Oh wait, I don't even have one now.
I love to spoil myself with..
new makeup from Mac or Sephora.
I need to make a date with...
my sexy, incredibly supportive husband.
I need to give up... afternoon naps, they are counterproductive.
I need to make an attempt to...
s-l-o-w down.
I must... call my mom
My New Years resolution...
Never stop learning.
Who's This Girl???
My name- Joanne Bartone
My hometown- Erie, Pennsylvania
My style- contemporary editorial
If not a photographer I would have been a... an entertainer/actress!
Something I wished I had known then that I know now... that everything happens just as it is supposed to!
My strength in my profession is... my personality.
My weakness in my profession is... keeping my voice mail clear!
A vendor you should know about... Heather Lahtinen ;-)
Something that is overrated in my industry... photographer's egos!
3 things I bring with me on every shoot... a positive attitude, back-up equipment and a prayer to do well for my clients.
Where I get my inspiration from... my clients, the Universe, life and people around me, other colleagues and industry leaders.
At 2 P.M everyday you can usually find me... at my computer working, working, working!
Something I'm still learning... how to balance work and personal time. (what IS personal time?!)
One thing I can't part with... my Polaroid xs-70 camera!
Joanne's most recent favorite image
If I were to go on holiday it would be to... Italy
I like to treat myself to... time with my Sweetie.
I need to buy more... nothing.
I smile about... everything...no kidding.
I deserve... everything good in life.
I need to get a new... please, nothing; I have everything I need.
I love to spoil myself with... creative personal time as a photographer.
I need to make a date with... a massage therapist or a hot tub!
I need to give up... nothing.
I need to make an attempt to... exercise daily.
I must... take an interesting trip soon!
My New Years resolution... to get better and better at my work and live a healthier lifestyle.
What kind of entry is needed for the 2007 New Years Girl? Just a photo?
Posted by: Heather Arellano | December 30, 2006 at 08:13 AM