Lights....Camera......Action.....

LONG POST! You have been warned! LOL

FIRST:

I will be teaching my next scrapbooking class at Scrap Chic Boutique in Decatur, Ga! Here is a VERY QUICK PROMO:

The official first day of summer is almost here and if you are anything like me, I bet you still have tons of photos from last summer just waiting to be scrapped!!!

Wouldn't it be nice if you could create and complete an album with your favorite memories from last year? Then join me as we create a clear mini album for just that! Take a peek!

Products used for this album are for demo purposes only and are subject to change. Dates to be announced soon! Keep your eye on the Scrap Chic Boutique Blog and my blog for more details. But before I go...how about a quick chuckle....

<------what do you see? lol....yeah, I didn't see it either...lol, not until someone was nice enough to tell me I spelled "REMEMBER" wrong lol, yep...human error lol

NEXT!!!!!!!!!

I have a HUGE day tomorrow. I am going to be shooting my first pageant. I am SOOOOO excited. I mean seriously. I can HARDLY wait. All my stuff is packed up and ready to go!!!

Camera: CHECK

Lights: CHECK

Portable printer & Paper: CHECK

Backdrop & Stand: CHECK

Order Forms: CHECK

Receipt Book: CHECK

Samples: CHECK

Batteries: CHECK

Extra: Camera, memory cards, and batteries: CHECK

Husband to drive, take orders and help me set up: CHECK

Can you think of anything I forgot? lol

Gotta say thanks to the hubster for helping me. Being there when I whined because the white balance with my lights was pissing me off lol and  when I just needed someone to talk to, listening and being interested when the technical terms of what I was doing when completely over his head, and for the funding he provided.tee hee.... Not to forget Ronalyn and Lu, these are my photography go to girls. They have been doing this for a LOT longer than me. I respect them as women, mothers, wives, and I respect their work!! I appreciate their feed back when it comes to my images. They both have a wonderful eye, and they help me be better!!! That means a ton. But thanks to them for answering all my freaking questions, a gazillion emails, helping me proof all my forms, helping me with my pricing,(this is my first time doing package pricing, so I had to make sure I was good to go!) and helping me decide what to wear! lol I knew what NOT to wear, so that was a start. LOL

I've been looking forward to this day for a long time....well not that long, just since I was contacted about doing it. So there. I told you, big stuff going on with my photography business....this is one thing...more later...tee hee

In other news....more progress on "COCO" lol. I'm ready to shape the armholes. Its big. I'm going to finish it, but it's coming out a lot bigger than I thought it would be. I mean I know it's not supposed to "fit" but umm. We will see. 

I worked for a couple hours on my next baby hat so I am HOPING to show two FO's on Monday.

Enjoy one of my favorite "crunk" songs lol. Mind you, because of something ZANETE sent me, I have been anti-Beyonce. But I was working on my website last night, and playing this, and now it's stuck lol, you should have seen me in the chair bouncing lol. Have a great weekend guys! Toodles! **Get me bodied, by Beyonce**

Comments

[Ronalyn]

Hey girl!! Don't forget... TO BE YOURSELF!! ha ha!! I'm so PROUD OF YOU.. you have no idea.. You are going to rock!! I know you are.. I feel as though I learn things from you too.. we all share what we love to do.. and it is always a learning experience.. So my big question.. is : What about Beyonce.. ???

LOVE THE ACRYLIC ALBUM.. Chat soon..

[Isolde]

Congratulations with your first shooting!! You will have so much fun.
OMG, you are teaching a scrapbook class. Wish I lived close to you.

[Stacey]

Yeah!! I am sure everything will go well at the pageant! That is huge! Enjoy it and so glad your Personal Assistant (hubby) is going with you! :o)

Great mini album! Too cute!

You must tell about that anit-Beyonce info. Like I need that much encouragement! LOL

Have a great weekend!

[Cassandra]

Wow! You are going to be the photographer at a pagent! How cool is that! Good Luck!

I can't wait to see the progres on your knitting projects! Have fun girl!

[gold]

Congrats on your shooting.I know you will do good,because all your photos on your blog are great!!!You are a busy lady!!

Have a bless weekend!!

[Dawn Bibbs]

So, you're coming to town, are ya?? Cool! I'm sure the class will go well. I have yet to make it over to the store in Decatur. I'll make it one of these days.

Hope you have fun at your pagent shoot. I'm sure you'll do well.

Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.

[rhonda]

good luck on your pagent pics!!!!

[Cynta]

congrats on the phtography gig, I pray all goes well for you on your big day

[Lisa D.]

lovin the Beyonce video to that song...congrats on the photo gig...do your thing girlie, i know you will rock the photos! sending philly vibes your way!!

[Julie]

Good luck on the pagent shoot! I know you will do a wonderful job since all your photos are great. You have a natural talent for photography! Have a great weekend.

[Zanete]

WoW I'm energized!!!!!

[Maria Hammon]

OMG....how VERY EXCITING!!! So very happy for you. I know you'll rock these pictures! COOL!!!!!

[Judy]

Thanks, our paradise vacation is coming to an end today. :( We had a great time, I plan to come back! Hey, love your new blog look! Good luck with your photo shoot.

[Jeanette]

Looking good, A. It's going to be an awesome class. And good luck with the pageant!

[Erica B.]

Girl, knock em dead tomorrow! I know the pics will be beautiful and you'll get plenty of orders!

[Kimberly White]

Love that mini book! What a great idea! Hope all goes well at the Pagaent! Great song! Kim

[anna]

congrats on the pageant assignment! that should be so much fun! ;-) go girl. :-D

i love that album idea! wish i took any pictures last summer, LMAO!

[Kelly Miller]

Congrats girl!! I'm sure you will do a wonderful job at the pagent :)

I can't wait to see all these sewing projects and knitting projects.....where do you find the time to do everything??! haha

[Tany]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! I wish you all the luck in the world for today!!

[Jude]

Congrats on the photo gig!! I hope it all goes well, and the orders will be over the top! Glad you had some go to girls for advice... always a great thing! Your album looks awesome! I love the cover. Have fun day tomorrow... :)

[del]

Hey, I wanted to say that I check out your blog all the time, but I don't get to comment much because for some weird reason, sometimes not everything pops up on my end (or it just takes forever). Anyway, since I can comment today, congrats on your first shoot! And have fun teaching that class :-)

[Carolyn]

Okay, I flipped into your page and had to look around...where was my favorite Be-ounce song coming from! *LOL* Too kewl! I can barely type for bouncing! I love this song!

Okay, I am going to get serious ~ good luck at the pageant! I hope you shoot some awesome pictures and get lots of referrals!

[dana]

Girl that is my jam! It's actually one of my ringtones. I be bouncing on this two girl.....LOL congrats on the new class! Dana

[Tawnya]

just breathe and enjoy! you will do fabulous! :)

[melissa]

LOVE this song-I am so dancing around while typing this ;)

lots of luck to you with the pageant!-how cool

and lovin the album, wish I lived closer so I could take the class with you ;)

[Keianna]

How exciting on both fronts. Good luck with the class and the photo shoot.

[Stacey]

Okay it is 7:05 EST here in the Queen City and I just know your typepad forgot to upload your "new" blog entry at 12:04 CST :op (see throwing me off my schedule again! you had me trained! Haha!)

I am going to take it that the pageant was FAB! I can't wait to see how your weekend went too!! :oD

[cheryl]

GREAT news on the pageant! Sounds exciting--and fun too!!!
And so fun that you're doing a scrap class. Sounds great and the album is adorable!

[Tasha]

It's so awesome that you got to photograph a pageant. WOW, I bet it was all kinds of busy. I would love to see some of those shots. I'm especially glad that Beyonce trickled her way back into your ear. What turned you off? just curious!

[Robin]

Congrats on the pageant "gig"! I'm curious about the comment about what to wear - is there a preferred outfit for photographers? (Comfortable shoes and pants/skort I would guess would be a must.) I like Imeem.com - I signed up for an account and have put a few songs on my blog too now.

[Christine]

Wow, your blog looks awesome. I love your banner. Sounds like you've got lots of great stuff going on. I love the sneak peeks of your class. I wish I could be there. It's looks like a very cool project. How did the photo job go? I bet it was fun. I would love to see some of your pictures. You always amaze me with your talent and your energy. I love how you take on things with such flair. Your knitting projects are rockin too. Love that story about the hat. So sweet. Isn't it lovely how life works out sometimes. Take care.

[Renee]

Glad to see you headed out way to teach. Cute album.

[Sheila]

WoW!!! Congratulations on the photo shoot... awww I want to participate in your scrapbooking class...lol

[Thomisia]

I ain't gonna front. I just got my workout for the day...I was getting it to this Beyonce jam. Thanks fo the fun, lol.

[sappmama]

I'm late but here to say I hope the pageant went well. So exciting!

[Kisha]

HA! I know this was posted in 2007 BUT I've never seen it. I like this mini book. I need more acrylic myself..got some for sale? I'm gonna start praying that you get back into scrapping. I don't think anything should be left out of praying so Imma pray for that because you have so much you should scrap for your kids and baby Aiden.