Blu's Daily Blog

California's Terra Paige

Who's That Girl???

My name- Terra Paige   
My style- ....emerging
Where I'm from- Orcutt, California

Why I do what I do-  I love creating portraits....knowing/hoping they will be enjoyed for generations.

The piece of equipment I can't part with- Laptop

The vendor you should know about- WhiBal www.rawworkflow.com

If I had to have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be- Skye Hardwick www.workofheartphoto.com

What I had for a snack today- Coffee

One thing I struggle with -  Time management

A piece of advice that improved my photography- Keep a journal...(Doug Highland)

If not a photographer I would have been- ...lost

A hobby of mine- Gardening

3 things on my desk- Sharpies, magazines, coffee

A product in my shower that I buy monthly- Proactive

Terra's favorite image of recent

The dream shot I'm still waiting for- My two boys together....BEHAVING!

A CD I'm listening to- Corrine Bailey Rae

Something I do to market myself- My clients market me, so I do everything I can to make them happy.

The last good movie I saw - Snakes on a Plane (I'm a dork.)

The perfect client is- One that can't choose - because they love them all!

The shoes I'm wearing right now are by- Skechers

My best feature- Oh boy, my husband says "eyes".

A habit of mine- strong coffee

Hillary Clinton- John Edwards

Check our her hot introduction www.wildchildphotography.com

Kailee's News

. I have one thing to say to Anna Nicole's mom "let the girl rest in peace with her son"  Hallelujah the courts just ruled that Anna will be buried in the Bahamas with her son.

. BluDomain launches Sophie on Friday evening. $500.00 for 24 hours only!  Sophie and Sophia sometimes you need 2 for the price of 1.

. did you know that ions break down water molecules, so hair dries faster, is shinier and better conditioned.  If you would like to reduce your drying time by 70 percent then you need the Bentley of all ion hair dryers. "T3 Tourmaline"  $300.00 and worth it. www.t3tourmaline.com

. did you know that water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. Maybe you will drink more water if you had something pretty to put the water in.  I love these eco-friendly alumimum sippers.You will love the selection for boys, girls and kids www.sigg.com My choice of water: Aquafina. If you read this I want to be your spokeswomen. Call me now 1-866-Kailee

. my vote for the best legs. Can you guess who these legs belong to? Her performance on Jay Leno tonight was hot!  Hint

. by the way the entries for this contest are fabulous.

WIN SOPHIE or $200.00 Gift Certificate send us an image of your lower legs and high heels girls and men send a photograph of you wearing a tie (no face or lower torso showing)  Send them to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday at midnight. We will give away 2 websites Saturday morning.  Now I have had many complaints that there are people who LOVE their BluDomain interfaces and don't need a new one but would love to submit an entry. NEW CONTEST RULE - if you love your site then you will win a $200.00 gift certificate to any online store if you should win. I am here to make you happy.

. The fantastic plastic known as lucite is what you should be mad for this spring season!  If you are girlie and like sparkly things check out www.tarinatarantino.com

. “There is no enlightenment outside of daily life" Thinch Nhat Hahn

. did you know that the active ingredient in marijuana, THC, preserves an important neurotransmitter that regulates communication between nerves in the brain by preventing an enzyme from breaking it down? In laymen's terms this means that marijuana slows the progression of Alzheimers Disease.

. the hot new car for 2007? The Bentley Continental GTC.  Twin turbo, 552-horsepower only $190,000

. shopping is not good for you. If you are an addict change your ways. Check out www.buylesscrap.org

. meet innocent Swiss girl Nicole.  I love this website www.lochers.com

Texan Cheryl Ogle

.BluDomain launches Sophie this Friday evening. $500.00 for 24 hours. 

. many new features! Stunning, sophisticated and classy.

.WIN SOPHIE send us an image of your lower legs and high heels girls and men send a photograph of you wearing a tie (no face or lower torso showing)  Send them to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday at midnight. We will give away 2 websites Saturday morning.

.  I have begged & pleaded for project director Aundrea to come back to work!  Will she make her debut tomorrow. Pray with me.

Kailee's Daily Dirt

.if you are looking for stylish and trendy stationary you'll love www.shoptrunkt.com and www.poshpeacock.com

. who would think to mix bones with stones that have healing powers?  www.mickeylynndesigns.com

.handmade goods from around the globe. www.cutxpaste.com

. another new music site I learned of today. www.pandora.com

.  did you know that the hot new beauty trends for 2007 are - Gold and silver make-up. Cheerleader-high ponytails. Fuschia lips. The "no-makeup" look. Long, thick lashes. White nail polish and skinny headbands.

. Download this album at www.itunes.com

The Band of Horses woodsy, dreamy songs ooze with amorphous tension, longing and hope. Another favorite.

Listen to a few of my favorites First Song & Funeral

. an action-driving hybrid, Crackdown promises a truly 3D playground, co-op game play, an entire free-form campaign, and "a volatile cocktail of judicial oppression." From the creator of the original Grand Theft Auto.

I'm a video game junkie.  Another favorite of mine lately is Guitar Hero II. For anyone who has ever wanted to rock out to the unyielding approval of adoring fans this is the game for you. A must have for your kids too!

. A book at BluDomain headquarters is 50 Powerful Ideas by Paul R. Timm, Ph.D.

What is customer loyalty?

1. The overall satisfaction that customers experience when doing business with you. 2. The willingness to build a relationship with you and your company. 3. The willingness to be a repeat buyer. 4. the willingness to recommend you to others. 5. A resistance to switching to the competitor.

All the things BluDomain is striving for.

. did you know that Krispy Kremes is introducing a 100% whole wheat donut that is ONLY 180 calories.

Who Is That Girl???

My name- Cheryl Ogle

My style- A little bit of everything but mostly PJ

Where I'm from- Currently Mansfield TX

Why I do what I do- I love making people cry (with happiness)

The piece of equipment I can't part with- my 85mm lens... :)

The vendor you should know about- A Touch of Soy www.atouchofsoy.com - they have the coolest frames!

If I had to have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be- My daughter (she’s got a great eye for a 9yr old)

What I had for a snack today- Carrots

One thing I struggle with- Exercising everyday

A piece of advice that improved my photography- “Shoot from the heart.” (Marcus Bell)

If not a photographer I would have been- A Real Estate Agent (or managing a Blockbuster?)

A hobby of mine- counting money (or taking photos of things other than people)

3 things on my desk- Computer, 5 memory cards, Wacom Tablet

A product in my shower that I buy monthly- Shampoo

Cheryl's favorite image of recent

The dream shot I'm still waiting for- Ellen DeGeneres

A CD I'm listening to- Michelle Featherstone

Something I do to market myself- Reward WOM (I work by Referral)

The last good movie I saw- Pans Labyrinth

The perfect client is- The one that will do and try anything (my best friend)

The shoes I'm wearing right now are by- Adidas

My best feature- My eyes

A habit of mine- I’m sort of controlling...

Hillary Clinton- Undaunted

www.cherylogle.com

Florida's Rebecca Zoumberos & Ela Bednarek

Who Are These Girls???

Our Names - Rebecca Zoumberos and Ela Bednarek

Our style- Our styles go together like peanut butter and jelly. We create fun, fresh images and we are always trying something new.

Where we're from- Rebecca is a native Floridian and Ela is from Poland. Now we both live in Tampa, FL.

Why we do what we do- We love the art of photography and the privilege of being let in to someone's heart and soul to catch a glimpse of their true spirit.

The piece of equipment we can't part with- Canon 70-200 2.8 IS lens

The vendor you should know about- The Dressing Room: A fabulous boutique in St. Petersburg that exclusively caters to bridesmaids. My brides love treating their girls to a fun day with Judy trying on some of the industry's hottest designers.

If we had to have someone shoot a portrait of us it would be- Joe Buissink. He is open, honest and makes you feel so at ease.  www.joebuissink.com

What we had for a snack today- Starbucks frappuccino

One thing we struggle with- Trying to save some of the money we make to buy practical things like groceries. We are suckers for new camera equipment, Apple and anything lime green.

A piece of advice that improved our photography- Shoot from your heart.

If not a photographer I would have been- Rebecca: Chemical Engineer Ela: Fine Artist/Painter

A hobby of mine - Snowboarding, traveling and playing with Limelight's mascot - our Boston Terrier named Maui.

3 things on our desk- MacBook Pro, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style and a Wacom pen tablet

Rebecca and Ela's favorite image of recent

A product in our shower that we buy monthly- Victoria Secret's Heavenly shower gel

The dream shoot we're still waiting for- Prince William and Kate Middleton's Wedding AND shooting for ourselves capturing cultures all over the world- Thailand, Peru, Japan, etc.

A CD I'm listening to- Rebecca: Samantha - Square One Ela: Virus Manx - Emu

Something we do to market myself- Submit weddings to be featured in The Knot

The last good movie I saw- Rebecca: Memoirs of a Geisha Ela: City of Angels

The perfect client is- Someone who trusts us enough to be his or herself.

The shoes I'm wearing right now are - Still in my slippers and pjs! (Rebecca)

Our best feature- The ability to read each other's minds. We spend almost 60-70 hours together a week between studio time and shooting.

A habit of ours- Getting lost. We need to buy a GPS for the car!

Hillary Clinton- No comment.

Check out there new interface stepintothelimelight.com

Kailee's Day

. Holy Moly! I had no idea what project director, Aundrea goes through daily. She is suffering from the flu (which I gave to her) Her emails are insane. I did my best yesterday to keep her emails from getting out of control until she comes back to work. Some lucky clients heard from me yesterday and the not so lucky clients get to hear from me today.  I have to improve my typing skills. My biggest observation is that I type one email and hit send and 20 more float in.  I'm seriously drinking a glass of wine now. Save Me! (ha-ha)

. This Friday evening BluDomain launches "Sophie" sophisticated, classy and stunning. Sophie & Sophia (maybe you have picked up on my hints by now)  $500.00 for 24 hours. Appealing and engaging.

.WIN SOPHIE  send us an image of your lower legs and high heels girls and men send a photograph of you wearing a tie (no face or lower torso showing)  Send them to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday at midnight. We will give away 2 websites Saturday morning. 

My Lame Post

.sorry everyone. I have a new job tomorrow as project director for a day or two. Project Director, Aundrea is very sick with the flu. I think I gave it to her. So I get to log into her computer and try and answer all the questions you send her tomorrow which means I must get at least 7 hours of sleep.

Woo-hoo!  I'm kind of excited. I promise to have a VERY EXCITING post for you tomorrow.

Canada's C.J. Scott

Who's That Girl???

My name: C.J. Scott

My style:  ARTISTIC . MODERN . EDGY .

Where I'm from: Victoria, B.C., Canada

Why I do what I do: Being a photographer affords me the opportunity to nurture the creative side of my personality, and the concept of sharing with people the beauty that I see, is in my mind, a truly wonderful thing.   

The piece of equipment I can't part with: My 85 mm 1.8 and my 70-200 2.8 IS lenses.

The vendor you should know about: B&H Photo and BluDomain of course!

If I had to have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be: Mark Seliger

What I had for a snack today: Roasted seaweed strips.  Trust me…they’re yummy!

One thing I struggle with: Multi-tasking…both my husband and computer require quality time and attention.

A piece of advice that improved my photography: Don’t be afraid.

If not a photographer I would have been: Singing on Broadway as a musical actress!

A hobby of mine: Singing

3 things on my desk: My favourite New York mug, a standing corkboard covered with a collage of my nature shots, and my daily organizer (with a bunch of miscellaneous paper sticking out of it).

C.J's favorite image of recent

A product in my shower that I buy monthly: Pantene Pro V shampoo and conditioner.

The dream shot I'm still waiting for: The drop dead gorgeous bride in a couture gown elegantly spilling over a sleek modern chaise.

A CD I'm listening to: The Dreamgirls Soundtrack

Something I do to market myself: Most of my work has come from referrals so far.

The last good movie I saw: Dreamgirls

The perfect client is: Someone who trusts me and is as enthusiastic about the creative process and experience as I am.

The shoes I'm wearing right now are by: Reber by Naturalizer…comfy black loafers.

My best feature: My effervescent personality (so I’ve been told)…and my eyes :)

A habit of mine: Lighting tons of candles at night around my home.  I *love* candles!   

Hillary Clinton: Who?

Check out her new site at www.cjscottphotography.com

IIinois's Michelle Yeager

Who's That Girl??

My name-  michelle yeager
My style-  constantly evolving, but hopefully viewed as simple and true to life.
Where I'm from- currently living in Chatham, IL (right out of Springfield) but originally from northern Minnesota.

Why I do what I do-  i love children and photography... it just makes sense.  plus i need a creative outlet or i go crazy.

The piece of equipment I can't part with-  my 5D, it's cut my processing time in half.  I LOVE MY CAMERA!

The vendors you should know about- WHCC, blu :), and Asuka book (they make the best coffee table books).

If I had to have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be- Rachel Devine.  i don't even know if she shoots adults, but her images of children are so amazing.  check her out at www.racheldevine.com and  www.tinyphotoshop.com .  She's one of the people who inspired me to be a photographer... so to meet her, even if i had to get my own picture taken, would be amazing!

What I had for a snack today-  cookies... too many cookies.

One thing I struggle with- charging for something i love doing. 

A piece of advice that improved my photography-  find your own style.

If not a photographer I would have been-  a less tired stay at home mom.

Michelle' favorite image of recent

A hobby of mine-  there's such thing as a hobby unrelated to photography?! 

3 things on my desk- clutter, clutter, and more clutter... did i mention my desk is cluttered?!

A product in my shower that I buy monthly-  philosophy purity made simple.  philosophy products rock my world.

The dream shot I'm still waiting for- i guess i'll know it when i get it. 
A CD I'm listening to-  Norah Jones. 
Something I do to market myself-  absolutely nothing.  (i guess a feature on the blu domain blog is a good start!)   i have been solely word of mouth up until now, but am working to change that.

The last good movie I saw- The Holiday.  i have to admit, to my husband's dismay,  i am a huge fan of  a good chick flick.

The perfect client is- someone who hands creative control completely over to me and gets really excited when they first see their proofs.   

The shoes I'm wearing right now are by- diesel.  so comfy.

My best feature-  my laugh, i've been told it's contagious on many occasions!

A habit of mine- giving away something for nothing... apparently it's not a good thing do to do in business... who would've guessed?!

Hillary Clinton- hmmm... i live in illinois.  so, i guess, barack obama

Check's out Michelle's new site at www.michelleyeagerphotography.com

Happy Birthday Marla!!

Happy Birthday to Marla!  Our hosting account manager. The matriarch of BluDomain and the shoulder to cry on on those days where things just don't go as you would like them to. Marlene has been with us now for over a year and is loved by all. If you get a chance drop her a note at [email protected] 

. BluDomain launching a new interface next Friday.

. do you ever wonder what is going down at Blu headquarters?  Why are they keeping quiet?

. need a $200.00 website? Check out www.bludomain.com/mini1-2 Includes a year of free hosting.

. need a $400.00 website? Check out www.simplyblu.com Includes a year of free hosting.

. need a $600.00 website? Check out www.bludomain.com/photography31

. need an $800.00 website? Check out www.bludomain.com

. meet Neo "Blu's new designer" next week.

. Monday March 26th, Modern 7 - Jinky Art launches www.jinkyart.com

. Who's next? Modern 7- Audrey Wouldard, Modern 7- Skye Hardwick and Modern 7 - Lori Nordstrom.  Then we launch the famous wedding photographer Modern 7 projects

. BluDomain will ROCK WPPI.  We can't wait.

. Check out www.musicovery.com and www.soundclick.com

Who's that Girl???

www.leslieportraitdesign.com

My name- Leslie Lowe
My style- Changes daily with my mood...probably should peg that down!
Where I'm from- Gardner, Kansas

Why I do what I do- Because it makes me happy to truly see a person through the camera and frankly, the nine to five is just not my style!

The piece of equipment I can't part with- My camera bag....very big and minimizes my ability to lose everything.

The vendor you should know about- White House Custom Colour- They've made getting started with quality possible!

If I had to have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be- Julie Klaasmeyer- Absolutely my idol!  She took my senior pictures and inspired me to pick up a camera.

What I had for a snack today- Peanut M&M's (oops!!!)One thing I struggle with- Peanut M&M's and not being incredibly awkward around people!

A piece of advice that improved my photography- Julie told me to buy Capture One (and everything else I know!)

If not a photographer I would have been- A horrible writer.

Leslie's favorite image of recent

A hobby of mine- Rodeo and my horses!

3 things on my desk- 44oz iced tea, cell phone, and my ipod.

A product in my shower that I buy monthly- the grainy foot
scrub!  Did you really want to know that? Ha!

The dream shot I'm still waiting for- A picture of my mother that she actually likes!

A CD I'm listening to- Willie Nelson-Live At Billy Bob's Texas.  I know, I know, but I'm in a mood!

Something I do to market myself- Try my best to treat everyone I meet with kindness and respect as they are potential customers and referrals.

The last good movie I saw-  Hope Floats- I can watch it again and again (Makes me cry every time!)

The perfect client is- Anyone who walks out the door happy with their experience (and lets me do what I want)

The shoes I'm wearing right now are by- Urban Outfitters- Need to give up on them, they're falling apart...but my favorites.

My best feature- Not so sure..but Julie likes my butt!

A habit of mine- chewing my nails, losing things, oversleeping...do I need to expand? ha!

Hillary Clinton- Stupid for staying with a cheater!

 

Southern California's Emily Lycklama

Who's This Girl???

My name-  Emily Lycklama (emily james photography- "James" is my husband's
name)

My Style- always changing- I can't keep up with myself

Where I'm from- Originally Ohio, I now live in Southern California- Valencia

Why I do what I do- "with kids, the days are long, but the years are short"
- Everyone needs to document these days- once they're gone, you don't get
them back.

The piece of equipment I can't live without- my 100mm f/2.0 - Love this
lens!

The vendor you should know about- BluDomain! Of course!

If I had to have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be- Nate & Jaclyn
from "the image is found"- no doubt about it!  www.theimageisfound.com

What I had for a snack today- I don't really snack.. I just drink a lot of
coffee :)

One thing I struggle with- finding enough time in the day to do all the
things on my "to do" list

If not a photographer I would have been/ am still... a wife, mommy, CFO of our other company.

Emily's favorite image of recent

A hobby of mine- I am in LOVE with scrap booking (the artistic kind)

3 things on my desk- my journal, my quote book (I collect quotes) and my
calendar.

The dream shot I'm still waiting for- I REALLY want to photograph a celebrity's child- maybe Coco Arquette!

A CD I'm listening to- The Last Kiss soundtrack- it's awesome!

Something I do to market myself-  I don't advertise at all. I am strictly
word of mouth & it's worked really well for me.

The last good movie I saw- I just revisited Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - LOVE that movie

The perfect client is- one who doesn't try to negotiate my pricing :)

The shoes I'm wearing right now are - Roxy polka dot flip flops- LOVE polka
dots!

My best feature- my personality- I really like to be silly :)

A habit of mine- I'm REALLY hard on myself (so says my husband)

Hillary Clinton- no thank you.

Check out Emily's new interface www.emilyjamesphoto.com

Kailee's Hot Stuff

  .if you are suffering from cabin fever, here's your escape plan.  Three newly released movies on DVD.  Academy Award Nominee Babel starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, Marie Antoinette  starring Kirsten Dunst and A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints starring Robert Downey Jr., Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson, Chazz Palminteri and Shia LeBeouf.

. did you know you can instantly class up your joint with anything from Home Brocade.  Request a catalog!!! www.brocadehome.com

  . did you know that in the fashion world, a size 8 is still considered a plus-size?  Well hallelujiah to Beyonce Knowles who graces the cover of this years Sport Illustrated 2007 Swimsuit Magazine. This season there's nothing wrong with a little badonkadonk.

. CONGRATULATIONS to famous photographer Denis Reggie and Vancouver's Stephen and Jennifer Bebb for being named American Photo's Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World.

The March/April issue is on stands now! www.denisreggie.com and www.tyingtheknot.net

. BluDomain finally had the chance to meet Rico! He has had a life of heartache and loneliness. We realized that love goes a long way and have decided to adopt him. Rico is shown here with our genius flash programmers: Jen, Zahari and Wade. He also had a chance to talk to 5 time Pro Bowl Denver Bronco Center, Tom Nalen. Stay tuned.

Today Rico boarded a plane for Cartegena, Colombia with photographer, Dave Strydom.

.BluDomain launches a new interface next Friday. Did I say one or two?

. BluDomain brings on  a new designer.  Meet Neo very soon.

. BluDomain Shindig on Monday March 26th at the Palms Hotel.  Cocktails, appetizers, photo booth, disc jockey and celebrity bowling game!  The most famous photographers will be there to show off their skills. The party will not end- at 12:30 a.m. Blu's Creative Director Harald will have a one on one showdown with.........

Party details and celebrity bowlers will be unveiled once our party invitation is printed.  No business - just pure unadulterated fun. VIP invitations will be mailed out in March. Invites a must.  Email me for VIP status.  [email protected]

. so impressed with this website www.trashthedress.com

. what I must have ....  Retro Aztec sneakers that are feminine and girlish by Reebok. On shelves in March.

. need a change in fragrance?  Burn a mojito or dark rum Malin + Goetz candle.

. Did you know... if your hair stylist owns the salon you don't need to tip him or her.

. paper that is just as pretty to unwrap. Whimsy Press introduces their Love & Marriage wrapping paper.  www.whimsypress.com

. need a vacation and a hotel without electricity? Then fly down to Hotel Desconocido in Mexico. www.tablethotels.com

 

 

 

  

Orange County's Nancy Wagner & Paul Pratt

bludomain.com/music/flashlight.htm

Important - Before you start your day listen to the link above. Some good ol' George Clinton that will get you in the mood for a successful day.

www.bludomain.com/mini1-2 or

www.bludomain.com/mini1-1

. BluDomain launches "little blu" interface version B. You can now upload three verticals to the homepage or a horizontal image.

$200.00 includes a year of free hosting.  Little Blu includes one contact page, one text section and one gallery.  Upload unlimited images and text into each section.  You have full control of changing all images, text, button names, colors and music.

. version B features photographs from the talented  and soon to be very famous Joey Lawrence. At the young age of 17 years-old this kid sees out of eyes that have experienced much, with the uncanny ability to bring out beauty in even the ugliest things.

Enjoy Joey's recent trip from India in the opening slideshow.

If you crave more check out www.joeyl.com

I'm not the only fan of Joey. I love this photograph sent in by Jenn Stevens, who was completely inspired by Joey's work when we discovered him a few months ago.

. If you have been patiently awaiting the launch of Modern 7- Jinky Art.  We have some good news! We have an official launch date. Monday March 26th. Barb Uil has an amazing vision and I can't wait to unveil her collaboration with Blu's own Creative Director's Harald Hasselbach. It's truly unbelievable the amount of fans this talented woman has.

.NEXT FRIDAY Blu launches a new interface.  Some very new & exciting features. Stay tuned.

. BluDomain building a new support module.

.check out the new issue of Pictures Magazine. The new issue has some neat camera tips from B&H Photo, black & white photo tips called " 12 clicks' and an article about O'Brien & Schridde frames. Click here 

Who's That Couple???

Our names: Nancy Wagner & Paul Pratt, aka Wizzy & Woggy

Our style: Bresson meets Mark Twain

Where we’re from: Over the Rainbow

Why we do what we do: To experience the experience of the experience. “To
photograph is to hold one’s breath …” ~Henri Cartier-Bresson

The piece of equipment we can't part with: Our four computers (3 desktops plus a laptop) with combined memory capacity of three terabytes.

The vendor you should know about: Vision Art (gorgeous work, high moral, business standards)

If I had to have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be: From an entirely different generation and viewpoint, we’d love to see how Mariano Friginal www.marianofriginal.com would capture us. His portrait stuff is lively, fresh & unique … like us. *grin* And he’s a protégé of one of our faves, Tamara Orton.

Something we must have for spring: Our Disneyland Annual Passports (it’s
about the photo ops and the adventure, of course)

Nancy & Paul's favorite image of recent

A piece of advice that improved our photography: “If your ISO is maxed out,
your aperture is wide open, your shutter speed is more than 1 second, and it’s still dark, you probably need to remove your lens cap.”

If not photographers we would have been: Renaissance sorcerers

3 things near our bedside: Siamese cats, Golden Retriever, Kleenex

A product in our shower that we buy monthly: Organic loofahs

Something we still get nervous about in photography: Running out of memory

A CD we’re listening to: Beatles, “Love”

What we made for dinner tonight: Grilled lamb chops, baby asparagus, baked potatoes, spinach salad, fresh strawberries in Grand Marnier

The part of our business that leaves us tired: Low-spending clients with unrealistic expectations

The perfect client is: One who values having their lifestyle experience captured and their story told … and hires us to do it with free creative rein.

Something that bothers us: Lack of personal character

Our best feature: Authenticity

A habit of ours: Misplacing our driving glasses

Hillary Clinton: (see the answer to “Something that bothers us”)

Check out their site at www.wizzyandfriends.com 

Little Blu Interfaces Only $200.00

Kailee's Daily News

. pick up a copy of Adobe's new Photoshop Lightroom 1.0 for only $199.00 through April and then it rises to $299.00.  The Lightroom lets you manage, adjust and present digital photographs. Features include tools for adjusting white balance, exposure, tone curves, lens distortion and color casts.

. this album has a strange beauty about it. Gorillaz's Damon Albarn, Clash bassist Paul Simonon, Verve guitarist Simon Tong and Africa drummer Tony Allen join together on this decpiction of a near- apocalyptic England.  The Good, the Bad & the Queen

The low-key reggae riffs mixed with the wacky electronic rock make for something quite original. I actually love this album. Download it at www.itunes.com

. a must have winter essential, Snowjoggers. The latest boots to take Hollywood by storm. Snowjoggers are part sneaker and part snow boot. www.rubberduckbrand.com

. what's hot for spring? Trench coats are perfect for unpredictable weather. Wide leg trousers. Fresh florals, overgrown prints and rosette embellishments. Playful polka dots. Babydoll dresses, empire waists, ruffles, bows and anything girlie. Bright yellow and cobalt blue. Dresses are the must-have for spring. Retro, abstract, futuristic, or bold graphics. Sailor pants, nautical stripes, anything that makes waves. Silver, gold or bronze are great accessories if used sparingly.

Check out www.oldnavy.com for this hot trench coat that is on SALE for only $34.95.

. did you know that Prickly Pear Cactus Extract can reduce the body's inflammatory response to alcohol, staving off nausea and dry mouth. Take one capsule (1600IU) five hours before drinking alcohol and save yourself from a hangover.

.this Sunday I get to watch a day & night of glamour, Hollywood's annual love fest is almost here!  The Oscars, the best and worst outfits, the endless thank you speeches and the new host of the Academy Awards, Ellen DeGeneres. I will be glued to my television all day long on Sunday waiting for the awards to be given out. 

Who will win best motion picture of the year?  Will it be Babel starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, The Departed starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson, The Queen starring Helen Mirren or Little Miss Sunshine  starring Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Alan Arkin, Steve Carrell and little " miss sunshine" herself Abigail Breslin or Letters from Iwo Jima produced by Client Eastwood , Steven Spielberg and Robert Lorenz. 

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. I am lusting after these hot shades by Dita for my man!  www.dita.com

Speaking of hot men, here is my new lust! Mr. Erick Macek. I love that you girls take good care of my need to drool. Thanks to www.laurenhillary.com who shot this photograph of this talented musician www.erickmacek.com

.you will love these adorable organic cakes for two at www.sarahmagid.com

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