Animoto

Check out this sweet (but short!) video I created today on Animoto! David Ziser talked a lot about this company at the workshop I went to, so I thought I'd create a trial video. I love that each video I create would be totally different than any other video - and the photos automatically line up with the song. How sweet! I think I'm going to look into this further; I see tons of potential in this for creating wedding videos, and even ones for seniors, families, and business promo videos.

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Digital WakeUp Call!

I found this great workshop advertised in the PPA magazine, and it's going to be in Albuquerque tonight! Perfect timing! I quickly signed myself up, and I'm thrilled to go tonight! I'm excited to meet fellow Albuquerque-ian (?!) photographers, and learn great new photography and business ideas. This tour goes to 84 different states this year...check out their website! Sometime in the next few days, I'll share with you the top few things I learn tonight!

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New Lens!

Check out my new addition!!! I have been doing a ton of research to find the perfect lens for what I need, and here's what I found! This is the Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF ED. I purchased it from Camera & Darkroom in Albuquerque, a place with exceptional customer service! I am thrilled to see what it will produce for me! I took a walk around campus with it yesterday, and this flower below is my favorite photo so far. The wide aperture does beautiful things, and it will make skin look flawless and creamy....mmmm!

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Chris & Patricia

I randomly met Patricia in a scrapbooking store last month, and found out that she was getting married but hadn't booked a photographer yet! It's been a joy to get to know her this past month, and so fun to celebrate with her and Chris at their wedding. It was such a fun experience because I have never been to a casual hispanic wedding like this! They had a small, short-and-sweet ceremony, followed by a reception with a potluck mexican dinner. A live country-folk band made the room erupt with energy and dancing! Thank you Chris and Patricia for the pleasure of spending this exciting day with you! Congratulations!

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Wedding Dress Shopping!

I LOVE weddings. Every part of them...especially wedding dress shopping! This was the second time I was able to go with a close friend, and it was such a treat! We went to Alfred Angelo, and Jalene found the PERFECT dress! She is going to be the most beautiful bride ever! It looked like she was ready to walk down the aisle when she found her dress! She is a one-stop-shop kinda gal, and ended up purchasing the first dress she tried on!

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Nathan & Jalene: Engaged!!

I had the great pleasure to do Nathan and Jalene's engagement photos the other week! They are so fun, unique, and full of personality!! To give you a picture of them, Nathan works as a guide for hunters (for a lack of the official job name!), and is a true cowboy! Jalene has a huge range of interests and talents: she sells Mary Kay, has hunted since she was young, is interested in the medical field, has a passion for photography, a huge love for people and Jesus, ect.! They will be getting married July 25th, and moving to Colorado, where Nathan will spend a couple years in Veterinary school. I will miss this great couple!

You are such a good-lookin' couple! Congratulations!!

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