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New York's Anna Wolf

Blu's Birthday Party is July 6th!  Read below this interview for savings, contests, savings, contests!

Who's This Girl???

The girl everyone is talking about. I get so many inquiries about this girl that I was thrilled when she said yes to an interview.

My favorite thing about Anna is her "Little Books" section on her website.

My name... Anna Wolf
Where I live... Brooklyn, NY
My style... relaxed
My website .... www.annawolf.com

The piece of equipment I can't part with... old plastic polaroid I bought in Colorado for $1

The most recent company I shot for... Vibe Magazine

A website I visit often... Adbase

One thing I do daily for my business... emails

Where I find my inspiration.. friends, magazines, films

3 things you'll find on my desk... photos, bills and water

Something you must have in every business.... goals

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot... my camera :)

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be.. my boyfriend shoots a great portrait of me

A challenge I face in my company... my own impatience

If not a photographer I would have been a .... I can't imagine what else there is

A blog I must read daily..... Am I allowed to say my own blog?! annawolfphoto.blogspot.com

Where you may have seen her work: Urban Outfitters, Lucky Magazine, Dwell, American Eagle.

What I had for dinner... tamale and a salad

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm... anywhere but in NYC at a bar

The brand of jeans I prefer .... cheap mondays

A hobby of mine.... making collages

5 years from now I will have ...  a house on the beach somewhere, and I'll go there all the time

Something that annoys me... no right on red

My best feature.. my big nose

Something that is so overrated... don't even get me started!!

My favorite cocktail... tequila in a shot glass with a lime

My astrological sign... gemini

Something I must have for summer.... lemonade and iced tea

2 things I would never throw away... an old teddy bear and my negatives

One thing you'll never find me doing... smoking

I believe that... put it out there and it will happen

On top of my pizza you'll find.... veggies

3 things I like in a boy... talent, positive attitude, and a big heart

The Birthday Bash

Buy a birthday card before July 6th at midnight. The gift card is good for any interface that Blu launches from now until September 30th. Includes current interfaces. 1/2 price off hosting $50.00 for the year. Email [email protected] to purchase one.

Birthday Cards:

$400.00 for any new BluDomain client who wishes to host with Blu

$450.00 for any  new BluDomain client who wishes not to host with Blu

$300.00 for a VIP client. That is anyone who is a current BluDomain client.

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes. Click here and check out all of our CONTESTS. The entries thus far are fabulous. Have some fun and enter now.

HOT new interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7 project/ Skye Hardwick, a new shopping cart, a new and improved database,  new ideas, new concepts. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard. Plus what famous photographer flew into Denver to meet with Blu? I am about to squeal the wait is killing me. In lieu of gifts send a photo that says I "heart" Blu. The heart should be a symbol. Yes of course we have a party gift for the one we love the most. And yes we really do have the most amazing team and the best place on the planet to work. I get that question all the time. Yes Blu is fabulous because they love what they do.

Kailee Gossip

. Confessions of a drama queen! I spent my weekly paycheck on myself this weekend. I just went to pick up the new L, a L.A.M.B fragrance by Gwen Stefani and a pair of shoes. However there were so many shoes to choose from, that my shopping cart ended up in total chaos.  I fell in love with these Vince Camuto "Orchid" Mary Jane Pumps and my "oh-la-la" new Charles David "Prickly" Pumps with zebra pattern, and these "too-die for" Betsey Johnson "Leland" sandals.

. cure your sweet tooth. www.harvardsweetboutique.com

. add color to your everyday office duties! www.knockknock.biz

. have you ever wanted to know what the ten most common photographic mistakes are? Click here.

. summer is the perfect time to grill! If your stainless steel barbeque is looking a little shabby check out this Weber Summit S-420 Gas Grill. www.bbqoutfitters.com

. my favorite website of the week. Eclectic and cultural! I love these chocolate cigerattes and set of 3 bubble bags. www.kioskkiosk.com

More hot tees for the boys http://www.defunker.com

.vote for Stephani, a client of famous photographer Pepper Nix, she lost her legs to a drunk driver a few years back. She has been training hard ever since and last year won the gold medal for skiing in the Torino Olympics. She is nominated this year for the ESPY awards, yes the prestigious ESPY awards. I voted. Your turn to vote. Once you click on this link you will see the nominees, on the right hand side is a faint blue bar that scrolls up and down. Go to Best Female Athlete With A Disability and vote for Stephani Victor! http://espn.go.com/espy2007/index.html#/vote/
 

MUSIC LAB

Blu's new source of inspiration, Jessica Hughes. Once a week she will introduce some all-new originals and a sparkling assortment of tunes that will influence you and make your brain happy! Click on the songs below while you work. Check out www.jessicahughes.com

1. Satellite Party - Wish Upon a Dogstar
Awesome song by Janes Addiction's front man Perry Ferrel. No video so
you'll just have to listen. :)

2. Sublime - What I Got
I've always loved this song. It reminds me of the book 'don't sweat the
small stuff' Life is short. The lead singer of Sublime died of a drug overdose not long after this.

3. AFI - Love Like Winter
These guys have been going at it for a long time!

4. The Killers - Read My Mind
I really love this band, but I have to say...the first album was much
better.

5. Violent Femmes - Gone Daddy Gone
Only one of the FUNNEST bands to see live!!

Please email me for requests! If you have a song you would like to share let me know. www.jessicahughes.com 

 

Edmonton's Jesh de Rox (read below)

Your Invited to Celebrate Blu's Birthday Bash on July 6th.

HOT new interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7 project/ Skye Hardwick, a new shopping cart, a new and improved database,  new ideas, new concepts. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard. Plus what famous photographer flew into Denver to meet with Blu? I am about to squeal the wait is killing me. In lieu of gifts send a photo that says I "heart" Blu. The heart should be a symbol. Yes of course we have a party gift for the one we love the most. And yes we really do have the most amazing team and the best place on the planet to work. I get that question all the time. Yes Blu is fabulous because they love what they do.

Buy A Blu Birthday Bash Card

The card is good for any current BluDomain interface or any future interface that Blu will launch up until September 30th. Yes that means you buy your card before midnight on July 5th and you pay for it and then you can pick any interface and you owe nothing more! Unless you add video or any add-on's. It's really that beautiful of a deal. Need a birthday bash card email us at [email protected]

Birthday Bash GIft Card Prices

1. $400.00 if you are are a new client and will be hosting with Blu
2. $450.00 if you are a new client and you will not be hosting with Blu
3. $300.00 if you are a current client of Blu. VIP client.
4. 1/2 price hosting ONLY $50.00 for the first year.

Contests for our birthday party!  enter now and click here
Fabulous prizes & FREE websites. Send all entries to [email protected] before midnight on July 5th.

Who's That Guy ???

my new boyfriend ( ha ha)

www.jeshderox.com

My name... jesh de rox
Where I live... Edmonton, in western Canada
My style... experiential photography

The piece of equipment I can't part with... the heart.

The album company I use... a mix : )

A website I visit often... www.digitalweddingforum.com

One thing I do daily for my business... remind myself why i do this : )

What I charge for an 8x10... n/a

3 things you'll find on my desk... multiple glasses of water, lot's & lot's of notes to self, a picture of a bengal tiger that my bro made me (he's six).

Something you must have in every business.... yourself. being genuine is so key.

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot... fascination.

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be ... Rumi

A challenge I face in my company... juggling nine million things at once.

If not a photographer I would have been an .... explorer

Jesh's favorite image of recent

What do you think happens to you when you die... birth & death are part of a cycle,,, life has no opposite.

What's your drink... lemonade.

Something you’ll always find in my car... space.

What I ate for breakfast... mmm... cereal!!! i looove cereal. i wouldn't be surprised if i've eaten more cereal in my life than all other foods combined. i like the natural cereals. plain is a flavor!!!

Something I must have for Summer... i have everything i need.

I'm annoyed by... very little.

Something I love to indulge in... friendship.

Boxers or briefs... definitely boxerbriefs. i'm all about balance.

If I needed therapy it would be for... overworking.

I'm happiest when... i'm in the moment.

If they made a movie about my life, it would be... made by the people who wrote Amelie.

Kailee Gossip

Learn with the most awesome people in the industry, meet other guys and gals, sleep in the chic hotels in new cities and change your life forever. Here are my picks for the workshops and photographers you should know about and keep an eye on. ( in no particular order)

1. www.bebbseminars.com

2. www.antiworkshop.com

3. raysantanablog.blogspot.com Next Level Workshop in Miami featuring HOT new sensation Ray Santana, famous photographer Mike Colon and California's Mike Larsen Sign up now!

4. www.vgalleryhaven.com

5. www.theneedtochange.com 

6. www.vinoimagegroup.com

7. www.susanstripling.com/seminar

8. www.theimageisfound.com/shootshops

Most viewed BLOGS in the industy (in my opinion)  Bookmark and visit often you will surely be inspired. Become daily stalkers!

1. www.jessicaclaire.net

2. www.beckersblog.com

3. www.alwblog.typepad.com

4. www.boutwellstudio.com/blog 

5. www.boutwellstudio.com/blougbloug

6. www.theblogisfound.com

7. www.jasminestarblog.com 

8. www.cupofjoephoto.com

9. www.cinematicbride.com/blog

10. www.opensourcephoto.blogspot.com 

11. www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog

12. jeshderoxweddings.blogspot.com

13. www.behindthecamera.info 

Where to Buy Stuff ..... good stuff

1. www.shootsac.com

2. boutwellstudio.com/totallyrad
 

Michigan's Amy Carroll (read below)

BLU'S BIRTHDAY BASH ON JULY 6TH

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes ENTER CONTESTS NOW by clicking HERE Wow the entries are coming in from around the world, this is so much fun! Plus surprise prizes on the day of the birthday bash.  I dare you to be silly and have some fun!

We are offering you SAVINGS. Purchase a Blu Birthday Bash Card and any BluDomain interface that we are featuring now or any NEW interface that we launch between now and September 30th is ONLY...

$400.00 for all NEW clients and must be hosting with Blu.

$450.00 for all NEW clients who are not hosting with Blu.

$300.00 for all VIP clients (which is any current BluDomain client)

1/2 price hosting: $50.00 for the first year.

No refunds. Must purchase Blu Birthday Bash Card by July 5th at midnight. Inquire at [email protected]

On July 6th BluDomain will launch NEW interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7/Skye Hardwick project. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard, we will reveal more all day July 6th. Plus what famous photographer flew into Denver to meet with Blu? I am about to squeal the wait is killing me. Hot stuff.

A note: With the Birthday Bash Card you will pay the $400.00 or $450.00 or $300.00 now, once you choose your site from now until September 30th you will just redeem your card and owe nothing more!

Who's That Girl???

My Name: Amy Carroll

Where I Live: Grand Rapids, MI

My Style: Creative Portraiture with a mix of photojournalism

My Website: www.acarrollphotography.com  

The Album Company I use: KISS and Destiny Albums

A Website I visit often: www.pwpforums.com and www.dooce.com
 
One thing I do for my daily business:  A Picture of the Day.  Every.Single.Day.

What I charge for a 4x6 - $5

3 things you'll find on my desk: My coffee cup, Ipod, and lipgloss
 
Something you must have in every business:  Drive

Something I always have with me during a photoshoot: My 50mm f1.8.  Best.lens.ever.

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be ... Brianna Graham

A challenge I face in my company... Keeping up on my album designs.

If not a photographer I would have been a .... Graphic Designer

A blog I must read daily.....www.dooce.com

Amy's favorite image of recent

What I had for dinner... Coconut curry stir-fry with tofu

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm... Shooting a wedding

The brand of jeans I prefer ....  Paper, Denim and Cloth

A hobby of mine....  Tennis

5 years from now I will have ...  My passport filled with stamps of countries I've visited

Something that annoys me... Pretentious people

My best feature... My sparkling personality

Something that is so overrated...  Spoiled Heiresses
 
My favorite cocktail...  Lavendar Mojito

My astrological sign...  Taurus

Something I must have for summer....  Freetime

2 things I would never throw away... The extra buttons that come with new clothes and greeting cards.

One thing you'll never find me doing...  Complaining that it's too hot

I believe that....  God as truly blessed my life

On top of my pizza you'll find.... Veggies.  Lots of them.

3 things I like in a boy...  A charming demeanor, an evil smile, and someone who can keep up with me
 
Kailee's Gossip

. Five Factor Fitness, by Harley Pasternak, has been growing in popularity ever since Jessica Simpson & John Mayer lost pounds. It's all about fives: 5 meals a day, 5 workouts a week each made up of 5 exercises. www.amazon.com

. Need to lose weight, choose foods that are good for you.

Carbs: Oatmeal, yams, brown rice, sweet potatoes, 100% whole wheat bread, 100% whole wheat pasta, beans, cream of rice cereal

Vegetables: Broccoli, asparagus, spinach, salad greens, zuchhini, tomatoes cucumbers, mushrooms, onions

Protein: Egg whites, whey protein, chicken breast, salmon, turkey breast, top round steak, flank steak, trout, bison. I encourage you to eat grass fed beef.

Fat: flaxseed, almonds, olive oil, avocado, walnuts

Eat Fruits! Grapefruit, apples, blueberries, cantaloupe, oranges, pineapple, grapes, strawberries.

. if you are trying to rid yourself of clutter start here: under beds, closets, your basement, self-storage facilities, garages, your attic, high cupboards in the kitchen, guest rooms, desk drawers, filing cabinets and then your car's glove box and armrest.

My favorite place to buy fun things to hide the clutter in is www.containerstore.com

Read more tomorrow I am sleepy!

Atlanta's Ben Cornford (read below)

BLU'S BIRTHDAY BASH ON JULY 6TH

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes ENTER CONTESTS NOW by clicking HERE Wow the entries are coming in from around the world, this is so much fun! Plus surprise prizes on the day of the birthday bash.  I dare you to be silly and have some fun!

We are offering you SAVINGS. Purchase a Blu Birthday Bash Card and any BluDomain interface that we are featuring now or any NEW interface that we launch between now and September 30th is ONLY...

$400.00 for all NEW clients and must be hosting with Blu.

$450.00 for all NEW clients who are not hosting with Blu.

$300.00 for all VIP clients (which is any current BluDomain client)

1/2 price hosting: $50.00 for the first year.

No refunds. Must purchase Blu Birthday Bash Card by July 5th at midnight. Inquire at [email protected]

On July 6th BluDomain will launch NEW interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7/Skye Hardwick project. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard, we will reveal more all day July 6th. Plus what famous photographer flew into Denver to meet with Blu? I am about to squeal the wait is killing me. Hot stuff.

A note: With the Birthday Bash Card you will pay the $400.00 or $450.00 or $300.00 now, once you choose your site from now until September 30th you will just redeem your card and owe nothing more!

Who's that Guy???

Name...ben cornford
Where I live...atlanta ga
My style... conservative
My website ....flashboxweddings.com and bencornfordimages.com

The piece of equipment I can't part with...leaf blower (for hair)

The album company I use...varies

A website I visit often...perez hilton

One thing I do daily for my business...add to my list follow my list

What I charge for an 4 x 6...too small to bother with

3 things you'll find on my desk... apple cat mouse

Something you must have in every business....patience apparently

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot...angry models if you look on my fashion site you will see why

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me they would be ... really lucky or really quick cos i hate having my picture taken

A challenge I face in my company...the meals in coach

If not a photographer I would have been an architect

A blog I must read daily..... 
assorted photog blog to check on my competition

Ben's favorite imaged of recent

What I had for dinner...calamari burrito with periperi mango blackbeans bluecheese

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm...staring at the phone waiting waiting

The brand of jeans I prefer ....anything on sale that i can get 3 of

A hobby of mine....sales

5 years from now I will have ...more useless stuff from sales

Something that annoys me...why can't people understand that im saving money when i shop the sale rack

My best feature..i can be ready for a 17hr overseas flight in slightly less than 8 min

Something that is so overrated...photographers

My favorite cocktail...silver oak its red wine but its the best

My astrological sign...capricorn

Something I must have for summer....credit card bills from staying way too long in florida

2 things I would never throw away...2 armchairs made from 50s and 60s chrome car bumpers weighing in at 150lbs

One thing you'll never find me doing...fantasizing about shopping at gucci

I believe that....definitely

On top of my pizza you'll find....fresh gulf shrimp if im spittin distance from the gulf

3 things I like in a girl...i could take this and run with it but i won't

Kailee's Gossip

It is well documented the adverse effects of a sedentary, desk-bound lifestyle are weight gain, lack of energy, concentration issues and poor health.  All because we spend most of the day not moving.  Well guess what I found! The Webble, a cross between a footstool and a skateboard. Let your feet rock back and forth and magically improve your health.

www.thewebble.com

. the perfect gift for baby showers. A "Toolbox" can be filled with everything babies need from diapers, to ointments, clippers, cotton balls, cotton swabs, lotion and more! Easy to carry from bedroom to bath time. A gift every new mom needs. www.skiphop.com

. if you have $200,000 lying around sign up to put on a jetpack that will allow you to fly for 19 minutes with speeds up to 83 m.p.h and a max range of 27 miles. If you would like me to test it out first start sending me the mula! www.jetpackinternational.com

. can you imagine pushing your baby around town in this trioBike. www.triobike.com

. need inspiration and yummy recipes check out www.hsaba.com
 

. did you ever think that you wash your hands to remove germs and bacteria, so why would you touch a soap dispenser that has been touched by millions of dirty hands? Introducing the sensor soap pump that is touch-free. www.simplehuman.com

. if you leave in Chicago check out www.thecakegirls.com

 
 

 

Dallas's Tony Valadez (read below)

BLU'S BIRTHDAY BASH ON JULY 6TH

We are giving away thousands of dollars in prizes ENTER CONTESTS NOW by clicking HERE

We are offering you SAVINGS. Purchase a Blu Birthday Bash Card and any BluDomain interface OLD or NEW launching between now and September 30th is ONLY...

$400.00 for all NEW clients and must be hosting with Blu.

$450.00 for all NEW clients who are not hosting with Blu.

$300.00 for all VIP clients (which is any current BluDomain client)

1/2 price hosting: $50.00 for the first year.

No refunds. Must purchase Blu Birthday Bash Card by July 5th at midnight. Inquire at [email protected]

On July 6th BluDomain will launch NEW interfaces including the highly anticipated Modern 7/Skye Hardwick project. Plus more give-aways and fun! Ditch work, join us for champagne and pizza. BluDomain has been working hard, we will reveal more all day July 6th.

A note: With the Birthday Bash Card you will pay the $400.00 or $450.00 or $300.00 now, once you choose your site from now until September 30th you will just redeem your card and owe nothing more!

Who's That Guy???

Name: Tony Valadez
Where you can find him: Dallas, TX  
His Style: Unique
flashboxweddings.com or tonyvaladez.com  

The piece of equipment I can not part with are my lights.

The album company I currently use is Forbeyon.com

The website I visit often... My own - just to make sure it is still running live.... LOL

The one thing that I do daily for my business, is have lunch. Can't work on an empty tummy.

What I charge for a 4x6? I did not know they still made prints that small

Three things on my desk, Dr. Pepper, lit candle, and a huge ass mess.

Something you must have in every business is a good attitude and know that there is always someone out there better than you.

Something I have with me at every photo shoot are my glasses, I'm blind.

If I could let anyone shoot a portrait of me it would be my mom, it would mean more to her than any celeb photographer taking it.

The challenge in this business is trying to convince the average bride that the photography is worth more than what they are actually paying.

If not a photographer I would have been a Hustler, damn near the same thing anyway.

All B/S aside I don't read blogs, and even though you asked me not to mention Blu's, this is the one I visit most, you guys crack me up sometimes.

Tony's favorite image of recent

Dinner tonight was Sonic..??

7PM on Fridays I am usually leaving rehearsals or stuck in traffic.

The jeans I wear... Not that I prefer them cause they were expensive as hell but worth the buck, Ted Baker.

A hobby of mine... As odd as it may sound, shooting. Anything not having to do with weddings.

5 years from now I will probably have five more Bludomain sites.

Something that annoys me is not having any Dr. Pepper, damn you Atlanta!!!!!!

My best feature would have to be my glasses, sad thing is that I purchased them...

Something Overrated? no comment

My favorite cocktail is a Corona, wait that's a beer, 
nevertheless it is still a Corona.

I am a Leo, by heart, nature, and mind.

Something I must have for summer is a vacation where I don't have to take a camera.

Two things I would never throw away would be money, unless it's 
a damn good lapdance, and friendship, unless she's willing to give a free lapdance.

I've learned in life so far to never say never, but if I had to say something then that would be that the one thing you'll never find me doing is hanging out at the chi-chi bar...... with out a Corona in my hand.

I believe that we are all freaks, I don't care what your age is, religion, ethnicity, beliefs, gender. Either behind closed doors or out in the open for all to see, we are all freaks.

On top of my pizza you'll find.. pepperoni

Three things I like in a girl....c'mon you really want me to answer this one??

Kailee's Gossip

. need something to hold your MacBook? Check out the Floater. www.balmuda.net

  . creative tees that showcase thought-provoking designs and for  ONLY ten bills. www.tenbills.com

. metallics are hot for fall. A website that actually makes shopping for swimsuits fun! www.vitaminaswim.com

. a great conversation piece, rope knots at www.wshome.com

. another genius idea!  www.faceyourpockets.com

 

. what's the HOT new FDA approved over-the-counter weight loss aid for overweight adults?  Click here

. it's official Paris Hilton has been released from Lynwood and is a free girl after serving 23 days in jail. Hear her speak on Larry King Live on Wednesday. www.tmz.com

. how fun is this?  One of our clients Nancy Giroux, sister-in-law is singer/songwriter Lori McKenna.  Lori is currently opening for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on their Soul 2 Soul tour. She wrote three of Faith's songs on Faith's last album titled "Fireflies". Lori appeared on Oprah with Faith Hill when Faith's album came out a couple of years ago. Tim McGraw is a producer on Lori's new album called "Unglamorous" due out in August. The single "Unglamorous" is available for downloading on Itunes now. In addition to writing for herself, Lori does alot of co writing. She co wrote a couple of songs with Mandy Moore on Mandy's new album.

If you would like to learn more about Lori, you can visit her my space page. There are some sound clips from her upcoming album, agreat video about her, etc. http://myspace.com/LoriMcKenna

And rumor has it that Lori is going to send a few copies my way once her new album is released to give to you fun people!

 

Australia's Vincent Lai

Blu News

Blu's Birthday Bash on July 6th. Click here for CONTESTS  This is so much fun! So many fantastic entries coming in! Check out all of the fabulous prizes. Many people asking if you can enter more than one! Yes enter as many as you would like, more chances for you to win.

On July 6th new interfaces will be launching including the highly anticipated Modern 7/Skye Hardwick interface. You don't want to miss this one! The new back-end admin is complete and Blu is going to rock your world with HOT interfaces starting July 6th and on. Plus lots of new surprises.

BUY your Birthday Bash Gift Card Now. The card is good for ALL new interfaces that launch in July. August. and September. Good until September 30th at midnight.

1/2 price hosting ONLY $50.00 for the first year.

$400.00 gift card (good for any new or old interface that launches in next 3 months) Example: Instead of paying $800.00 you would ony be paying $400.00.

$300.00 gift card GOOD only for VIP clients (which is any current BluDomain client) This card is good for any new or old BluDomain interfaces that launch in the next 3 months.

NO REFUNDS ON GIFT CARDS (you have until July 5th at midnight to request a contract for these prices at [email protected])

Applicable for Blu Blog Readers (if you don't read the BLOG you miss out on savings)

NOTE: the gift card is $400.00  or $300.00 and can be applied to ANY website Blu launches now through Sept 30th.  So if you like an 800.00 site it's yours, if you like a 600.00 site it's yours for the $400.00 or $300.00 gift card you have purchased. The gift card can be used for you or someone else.

Who's That Guy???

My name...Vincent Lai
Where I live...Sydney Australia
My style...Simple Informal Relaxed
My website .. www.vincentlai.com.au

The piece of equipment I can't part with... collection of prime lenses

The album company I use... local & overseas

A website I visit often... www.whirlpool.net.au 

One thing I do daily for my business... check my webstats

What I charge for an 4 x 6... don't offer them

3 things you'll find on my desk... bills, mobile & to-do list

Something you must have in every business.... target

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot... spare camera

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me it would be ... my wife

A challenge I face in my company... too much work and little time

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

A blog I must read daily..... A have a few (too many) photographers blog I fellow everyday.

Vincent's favorite image of recent

What I had for dinner... pizza

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm... Relaxing infront of TV

The brand of jeans I prefer .... gap

A hobby of mine.... travel

5 years from now I will have ... a hybrid car

Something that annoys me... people that compare everything in life

My best feature.... ears

Something that is so overrated... big budget hollywood movies

My favorite cocktail... I prefer spirits

My astrological sign... virgo

Something I must have for summer.... a cold aussie beer

2 things I would never throw away... photos of my family and kiddies school work

One thing you'll never find me doing... stealing

I believe that.... karma and faint is true

On top of my pizza you'll find.... the lot

3 things I like in a girl... smile, honest & smiley eyes

 

Blu's Annual Birthday Bash on July 6th

. read below this post. Blu is having lots of fun contests for our annual Birthday Bash! Enter now and you could win fantastic prizes!

The Agenda on July 6th

. Blu is launching new interfaces.

. a new & improved admin

. a Modern 7 project is launching plus more from Blu headquarters.

. it's glamour on a budget day "think champagne & pizza" We will be drinking champagne and sending many Blu fans pizza right to their front door. We have many reasons to celebrate!

. lots of surprises.

BUY your Birthday Bash Gift Card Now. The card is good for ALL new interfaces that launch in July. August. and September. Good until September 6th at midnight.

1/2 price hosting ONLY $50.00 for the first year.

$400.00 gift card (good for any new or old interface that launches in next 3 months) Example: Instead of paying $800.00 you would ony be paying $400.00.

$300.00 gift card GOOD only for VIP clients (which is any current BluDomain client) This card is good for any new or old BluDomain interfaces that launch in the next 3 months.

NO REFUNDS ON GIFT CARDS (you have until July 5th at midnight to request a contract for these prices)

Have questions send them to [email protected]

Enter contests below for Blu's Birthday Bash & I'm still adding a few NEW contests below.

Blu Contests (all entries due July 5th at midnight)

July 6th is the DAY that Blu will announce many NEW things! It's also our birthday bash and that's means prize giveaways all day long. So enter now.

Blu Contests Send all entries to [email protected]

1. take a photo of yourself from the waist up. Black and White.  No shirt on but a sign that covers the neccessary parts and says your age. We will choose 2 winners who will WIN the new Nerf Maverick from www.thinkgeek.com &   a pair of the highly anticipated Fall Collection Nike + Shox running shoe for women or the Nike+ 'Air Turbulence 11' Athletic Shoe for men. www.nike.com

2. We all could use a little ice cream. Take a photo of someone eating an ice cream cone (flavor is your choice) however the ice cream cone MUST be in one of those big fancy waffle cones. We want to see messy ice cream cone eaters so smear a little on the subjects face and make sure the ice cream cone is in sight. You could win a Big Agnes Big House 4-Person 3-Season Tent at www.backcountry.com 1 winner.

3. Spell out your business name ( add the logo if you are artistically talented) in toothpaste on a PLAIN surface or suntan lotion on someone's back.  1 winner will win an Edge Brownie Pan by www.bakersedge.com and Brownie Points (the brownie-lover's bible) www.amazon.com & a KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer from www.williams-sonoma.com

. Does this feel like Price's Right? he he I love contests!

4. Take 5 things in your house that you can't live without. Line them up in a STRAIGHT row.  Nothing else can be in the photo. Snap the photo and send to blu! One winner will win

the new Canon PowerShot SD1000.

5. Looking for the Blu Girl or Guy of the year. Must heart Blu! Take a photo of yourself holding a sign that reads Blu Guy of The Year 2007-2008 or Blu Girl of the Year 2007-2008. The photo must capture the essence of what you would think Blu is looking for. Fun, flirty, modern, fresh, simplistic! The photograph must be vertical composition.  If we choose you, your site and photo will be featured on our site for the year. You will win 4 free interfaces. You can choose them any time during the year, you can give one away to a friend. You also will receive FREE hosting as long as Blu exists.  We will only choose one winner. Hot stuff launching all year.

6.  Hold the camera and take a self-portrait of yourself, create a Poloroid like photograph and on the bottom white part write your favorite photographer BLOG! We will choose one winner based on a game of darts. What you could win. The 40GB Appletv. www.apple.com

7. Take a photo of a colored wall (we love bright colors) and tape a sign that says "Blu" and send us the photograph. We will pick one winner. The winner wins a Shootsac bag by the famous Jessica Claire www.shootsac.com & a Totally Rad Action Mix which includes a set of 46 kick-ass actions for Adobe Photoshop www.boutwellstudio.com/totallyrad

8. Send us a photo of your kids or child or neighbor's kids running through the sprinklers. Put a beach towel in the picture somewhere! If you win we will send your child or any child you choose on a $200.00 shopping spree at www.toysrus.com

9. Bake a cupcake and put 4 candles on the cupcake. Snap a photo! If I love your cupcake then you will win a pair of all 5 of these earrings from www.shopintuition.com
 

10. Hold a sign, an eraser board, poster board that says I "heart" blu (the symbol for the heart) This could be the BIGGEST prize we have ever given away.  This will be for the best overall shot! Looking for amazing work here. Prize to be announced.

Austin's Diana Lott

Who's That Girl???

My name...Diana
Where I live...Austin, TX!
My style...fun photo J
My website .... www.dianamlottphotography.com

The piece of equipment I can't part with... my 16-35mm lens

The album company I use...Leather Craftsmen

A website I visit often... myspace.com ;)

One thing I do daily for my business...answer emails.

What I charge for an 4 x 6... $10

3 things you'll find on my desk... cup of cold coffee, scribbled on pieces
of notepaper, business cards I have picked up along the way and need to file

Something you must have in every business....endurance

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot...extra batteries

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be ...Jesh De Rox

A challenge I face in my company...discipline

If not a photographer I would have been a ....nutritionist/biologist

A blog I must read daily.....   I just got into the blog thing, so I am not on a daily basis with
any of them yet...but I am sure it will happen, it's addicting!

Diana's favorite imaged of recent

What I had for dinner... cheese and olives in front of the computer (it was
a heavy work night :))

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm...ugh, this questionnaire is not making me look very fun! Typically working...i shoot on Saturdays! :(

The brand of jeans I prefer ....citizens of humanity

A hobby of mine....nutrition

5 years from now I will have ...my new FJ paid off ;)

Something that annoys me...the word 'comfy'

My best feature..i'll go with eyes...

Something that is so overrated...this question completely stumped me, I got nothin'.

My favorite cocktail...michelada - the real ones, in mexico

My astrological sign...aries

Something I must have for summer....reef flip flops in several colors

2 things I would never throw away...pictures, love letters from high school

One thing you'll never find me doing...bungee jumping (heights and me don't
mix, although I did do the zip lines in costa rica 400+ft up!!)

I believe that....you can do anything if you set your mind to it.

On top of my pizza you'll find....green olives, mushrooms and sausage

3 things I like in a boy... nice hands, knows what he wants and goes after
it, a wild side

Blu Contests (all entries due July 2nd at midnight)

1. take a photo of yourself from the waist up. Black and White.  No shirt on but a sign that covers the neccessary parts and says your age. We will choose 2 winners who will WIN the new  Nerf Maverick from www.thinkgeek.com &   a pair of the highly anticipated Fall Collection Nike + Shox running shoe for women or the Nike+ 'Air Turbulence 11' Athletic Shoe for men. www.nike.com

. We all could use a little ice cream. Take a photo of someone eating an ice cream cone (flavor is your choice) however the ice cream cone MUST be in one of those big fancy waffle cones. We want to see messy ice cream cone eaters so smear a little on the subjects face and make sure the ice cream cone is in sight. You will win a Big Agnes Big House 4-Person 3-Season Tent at www.backcountry.com

** more contests announced through out the day.

send all entries to [email protected]

 

Santa Ana's Cheryl Walsh

Who's That Girl???

My name... Cheryl Walsh          
Where I live... Santa Ana, The OC, California
My style... I have no style but my subjects do - I see it, admire it and fill my photos with it.
My website.... alt-senior.com is the only one I’m proud of – as of yet. cherylwalshimaging.com

The piece of equipment I can't part with...Photoshop CS3 on my speed demon Dell (PC forever baby!) with more than ample wide screen.

The album company I use...John Michael Cooper taught me how to make my own… its still a goal.

A website I visit often... blu’s,  bh photo , the boutwells, simple photo tv, antiworkshop website  (seattle, where I'm at right now!)
 
One thing I do daily for my business...Watch, Listen and Learn.  To everything and everyone.  All the time.

What I charge for an 4 x 6...depends on what it’s of http://public.fotki.com/ctmommy4two/crystal_cathedral-1 …but for you, because I like you, $2.00

3 things you'll find on my desk...small dictionary, a burning Aroma Naturals “Inner Peace” candle  , lots of sticky notes (whats up with us photographers and all these sticky notes?!)

Something you must have in every business....an ideal, a creative mind and a good heart with wonderful intentions

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot...a bottle of water in with my 4 favorite lenses in my ultra cool, Shootsac

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be  ...Tara Whitney  – one of my personal heroes - that chick rocks!   But… if I were wealthy and had the smokin hot body I had before my twins, I would have Jessica Claire do a boudoir session for me…hey, a girl can dream!

A challenge I face in my company...to keep on task with being a mom in a business that infiltrates every aspect of a life

If not a photographer I would have been ....Much Less:  happy, fulfilled, frustrated, fat, insecure/secure, lonely, enthusiastic, colorful, touched, tired, sore, broke, misunderstood, etc.

A blog I must read daily.....  Blu’s blog  every single f-ing day baby!  Tara Whitney for my heart, Becker for my business, Fred Egan for my inspiration

Cheryl's favorite image of recent

What I had for dinner...honestly, one of my daughter’s chicken nugget that broke the 5 second rule

Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm... sadly, right here at my computer but that’s gotta change!

The brand of jeans I prefer ....Seven For All Mankind

A hobby of mine....digital page layout and design, layering textures, colors and mixed media in a way that fulfills my need for all things tactile – gotta love the feel!

5 years from now I will ... Have lost the pregnancy weight?  Feel more successful in my business?  Be all caught up?   Have the latest and greatest Canon camera since my old Mark IV ( or V?)  has too many miles on it?  Five more candles on my birthday cake.

Something that annoys me... bad drivers, rude people who curse in public, spam, professionals who say they are down to earth but are pretentious pricks in person, and people who answer a single answer question with more than one answer.

My best feature... my smile because it’s almost always reciprocated back at me in the faces I share it with.

Something that is so overrated... myspace.com

My favorite cocktail...diet coke, pineapple juice and a shot of rum – if you know the name of this I’d appreciate hearing from you and no, I don’t drink it, but I like the taste of it on my husband’s lips)

My astrological sign... Leo (and Taurus sitting in a tree, k i s s i n g)

Something I must have for summer....a better body and more sunscreen than I usually use.

2 things I would never throw away...my belief in individuals even when their actions don’t reflect their beautiful potential.

One thing you'll never find me doing...singing while you can hear me (you’re welcome).

I believe that.... each and every one of us can make a positive difference in this world, starting with (fill in the blank, ie:  lovingly mothering that red headed neighbor kid when he gets into trouble too often, picking up the trash next to our car in the parking lot, saying “please and thank you” every time its merited, etc) is the best place to start.

On top of my pizza you'll find....lots and lots of veggies, esp those little garlic stewed tomato chunks, yummy!

3 things I like in a boy... 1. a kiss that permeates every part of my being, melting my heart, leaving me weak in the knees so full of desire and passion that it physically hurts me when he removes his lips from mine for a second of oxygen until I can pull his body and lips back to me for more  2. a heart of gold and giving spirit that inspires me to be the best person I can be  3. killer eyes and a devilish smile that makes me want that kiss over and over and over (see #1)

Blu Gossip

Stay tuned tomorrow night when BluDomain announces what's in the goody bag. Also if anyone is missing any prizes from previous contests you must let me know!

A congratulations to UK's Mike Curry whose photos were accepted by the prestigious on-line gallery www.londonart.co.uk and whose images were shortlisted for the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2007! www.thephotographer.me.uk

Modern 7 project to launch. Will it be Audrey, Lori or Skye?

Blu's Jen is in Hawaii taking a week vacation to surf, ride on the volcanoes or in them.

Also a BIG congratulations to Blu's photographer of the year, Jessica Claire for her successful new venture www.shootsac.com.  The must-have accessory. And rumor has it that Miss Claire personally hand delivered a Shoot Sac to the team for a prize giveway very soon.

Kudos to this Hot new store www.jettmodern.com owned by Tim and Linda Arbogast. Blu!

Need some funky camera straps? Check out www.myfunkycamera.com

 Get to know Esmee Denters, the hot sensation from Holland, who was discovered on YouTube. Justin Timberlake has announced she will open for him on his European leg of his tour. Click here

. a fruity, vodka-infused pink sparkler for girls! I love that the bottle says "for her" and that it's pink. www.nuvoforher.com 

.I encourage you to see the horrific true story of Wall Street reporter, Daniel Pearl's abduction by terrorists.  A Mighty Heart amightyheartmovie.com opens in theaters this Friday. I will never ever forget the face of this man.

. enjoy your favorite snacks in moderation with Yum Yum Dishes. Each dish holds 4 ounces. www.yumyumdish.com

. need a little portion control 101 check out theportionplate.com. If you can learn your portion sizes, weight is guaranteed to fall off.

. what I had for breakfast: 3/4 cup of oatmeal, 1/4 cup of fresh berries, 1 tbsp. chopped almonds, 1tbsp of honey. Only 310 calories.

. another product to help you fight the lumps and bumps. Start rubbing those dimples away. Now one truth about cellulite is that there is no cure. If you keep rubbing those areas it may slowly look more even. Cellulite is like a car it needs monthly maintenance.  yvesrocherusa.com

. a great new gadget for the kitchen and so retro & stylish that you don't have to hide it in the pantry. Sagaform's juice press. Squeeze away! www.bedbathandbeyond.com

. if you are a classroom mom and you spoil those kids with homemade cupcakes buy yourself a cupcake carrier. www.cupcakecourier.com