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The Art of Giving – Contest on the Blog

November 27, 2009

I hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving Day! We had a great day hanging out with family and eating until we couldn’t move!!! Totally good times, I’m tellin’ ya!

Tonight, as I think about all that I have to be thankful for, the amazing people that I’ve had the privilege of working with this year, and all the people that have touched my life, I feel the need to give back – to reach out into the community and to honor someone who touches the lives of others.

So, I’m opening up a contest here. A chance for you to tell me all about someone who deserves special attention and someone who would love to receive the gift of custom photography.

The rules are simple. Nominate someone, anyone, other than yourself, who has touched your life in some way. Just email me the story of the person you’re nominating, letting me know why you feel they deserve this gift. I’ll review all the entries and the story that stands out among all the rest will be the winner. The lucky recipient will receive a complimentary mini-session, along with a set of images and the nominator will also be rewarded with a $150 gift certificate from Michelle Mullins Photography.

The contest will remain open until December 6, 2009 and the winners may book their sessions for Spring 2010!

All entries must be emailed to michellemullins@verizon.net.

I’m so excited to hear about the amazing people in our community! And because it’s been a while since I posted a photo here, I’ll leave you with this – my daughter and the best gift she says she’s ever been given!

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Wende Trew: Awwww, she is sooo adorable Michelle!! She looks just like you!!

Amy: Oh.. You have a Mini Me.. so cute.. Love it..

Lina: She is a doll, and so is a puppy! I bet they are having a great time bonding together.

Anya: Your daughter is beautiful and what a cute gift! She really does look just like you :)

ashley: Your daughter is so lovely! I LOVE this sweet image:) Beautiful!

Lina: old post.. MUST UPDATE!

Darlene Cates - Friendswood Texas Photographer: Super Cuteness - what a darling pair!

Claire | NJ Photographer: Michelle, so cute. I can not get over how much she looks like you.

Being Thankful and Saying Thank You!

November 24, 2009

Soon, many of us will be gathering with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, to eat delicious food, and maybe even see relatives and friends that we haven’t seen in a while. But, for many American military members, this just isn’t possible. Their commitment to our nation takes so many of them away from the comforts of home and the things we often take for granted. This Thanksgiving, between all the cooking and catching up, please take a moment to remember our military members and their families – remember their sacrifice and say thank you.

There are lots of ways to show your gratitude. A quick Google search or a call to your nearest military installation will give you tons of options, but here’s something you can do very quickly, even with all you have going on this week.

Let’s Give Thanks is a national program designed to deliver millions of cards to servicemen and women overseas with messages of support from home and they make it so easy to contribute! By clicking the banner below and following three simple steps, you can show your support!

And if you find yourself with a few minutes to spare, you might want to visit the website of The Gratitude Campaign and watch the beautiful video they’ve prepared to show us all how to say Thank You, without saying a word.

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Glimpse. . .

November 18, 2009

It’s not often that I post moments from my personal life on my blog, but I just had to share these with you. These are the kinds of moments that inspire me, that give me joy in creating, and that truly take my breath away. Fleeting moments of childhood, of life, a little glimpse, a stolen moment, insecurity, trust, joy, sadness, fear, fun – these pieces of life that make us each unique and also that make us all the same. To capture those kinds of moments for others, and to capture them well, are things that I aspire to each and every day. In the coming months, I hope to bring this out even more in my work, and to provide my clients with priceless, real documentation of their own lives, showcasing what makes them so special. For tonight, here’s a little glimpse into my life – a few moments away from the busyness of the holiday season for me, spent at the park as a quiet observer in a child’s world. . .

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Claire: These are awesome girl. I love them all.

Michelle Kane: Totally cute. Real moments are the best.

Kristi: LOVE!

Zoe Berkovic: These are amazing! I love how real they are! You are hired! I want you to come do such stuff with my family.

Selena Kiser: those are great, Michelle! I love them as well! Ashlyn looks exactly like you did when we were younger, how exciting!

Julie Wagoner: So in love with these! Real kids doing what they do best!

heavenesque: way way cool shots!!

This N That: These are wonderful! What a treasure to have as a mother. -Shellie

Laura: Michelle I love these! So real but yet so artistic! Love that first one!

Images of Essence: That first one is STUNNING!!! Love how you captured childhood Michelle!

crave photography: That top shot is soooo cooool!!!! Awesome!

Anya: I love these images Michelle! You should share more from your life more often. :D

Georgina Streets-Russell: Michelle look at that super hero go!!!! I love photos like these that give a real view of childrens lives. Great memories.

Anna: gorgeous Michelle!!!! LOVE them all!!

Lina: Those are great! I know we as photographers forget our own children daily fun activities. Fun to see those captures.

Wende Trew: Those are soooo cool!! I love that first one!!

Belly Laughs – Virginia Children’s Photography

November 8, 2009

This is what I love to capture. . .real laughter, pure emotion. I love it and I’ll do almost anything to get it! Just ask yesterday’s clients! I was attacked by a monkey named Appledee and I didn’t mind a bit because he helped me get these smiles! Thanks so much, Mom and Dad, for letting me show these sweet boys on my blog!

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Kristi: Priceless moment!!

Claire: They are just adorable. You captured them so well Michelle.

Zoe Berkovic: OHH! I love this! Great shot!

Lina: I love this one, beautiful capture - gotta love two brothers laughing, not fighting :)

ShellyS: Brotherly love captured! Love it!

Kerry Siereveld: Wonderful shot!!!! LOVE this!!!

heavenesque: This is the kind of shot that every photographer tries to get and every parent dreams about displaying huge on there wall!! And you were able to capture it Michelle-- way to go!! Those boys are adorable:

Julie Wagoner: What truly genuine emotion and capturing in such a beautiful way. I hope they print this one HUGE!

Selena Kiser: thank you to all of you for sweet comments about my boys....they are truly special! Michelle was able to capture EXACTLY what I wanted!

mary veatch: Love it! Whatever you did to capture this moment is working! Beautiful job!

crave photography: Such darling little kiddos and you captured them so well!

Laura: Wow. What a beautiful moment you captured Michelle. I bet this one gets printed huge!

This N That: How fun!! These are cute little boys, and I love the laugh. -Shellie

Brianna Phelan: Ahhhhh love it! so so cute. And those little collars to so sweet.

Anna: Michelle - this is seriously beautiful!!! Love it!!

Michelle Kane: What a perfect capture. Just perfect. :-)

Anya: what handsome boys and a great capture of them! You're so great :D

shannon: this is so wonderful! it makes me smile!!

Danielle McCarty: Gorgeous capture Michelle! Love this shot in the field! :)

Wende Trew: Those are fabulous Michelle!! What adorable boys!!

A Truly Beautiful Family| Wise, Virginia Photographer

November 7, 2009

I had so much fun today playing with these gorgeous boys and their parents! I just couldn’t resist posting a family photo for them tonight. I could photograph them every single day – Mom and Dad were so patient and understanding and the kids were all kinds of adorable! I Can Not Wait to show you more! See you soon!

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Selena Kiser: We could not have had a more pleasurable experience! Thank you for being so patient and capturing exactly what I wanted! Thank you also for "creating memories." We can't wait to see the rest!

Kristi: Oh wow Michelle... what a beautiful BEAUTIFUL shot this is!! So crisp and clean.. the fall colors are simply stunning. Gorgeous family!

Claire: What a beautiful family. This picture looks great.

Lina: Those boys are seriously handsome! Beautiful colors, love it!

shelby bazemore: Beautiful photo of a lovely family

ShellyS: Beautiful family shot! Love the fall colors!

Anya: Love this!

Wende Trew: What a great family image!! Fabulous!