It's time :)

Soooo...I know everyone has been patiently waiting for this :) 

At least, I have. haha. 

I am FINALLY done with my project. Dear blog readers, I give you...

A contest.

Yes.

A contest for all of you 2011 Seniors. 

I am giving YOU the chance for FREE...yes, I said F-R-E-E...senior photographs.

The catch?! You have to tell me about yourself and WHY you should be a model for ML Photography and Design. 

Where to get the information from?! Well...that one is easy!

Click here to get the information. 

Click here to get the entry form.

And here to check out the flier!

I am giving EVERY 2011 senior in Sheboygan county a chance to win. I will choose 2-3 entries per school to help me get the word out about ML Photography and Design. And, for everyone who enters and is not chosen...y'all will get a senior photography session for $100 (that's a $200 discount!) plus a free 8x10 of the photo of your choice.

What comes with the photography session?! 

You get:

4 clothing changes

4 location changes 

(the locations must be within a 15 mile radius...otherwise too much time is spent driving!)

An online viewing gallery

And $25 in print credit

So blog readers...PLEASE spread the word that I am looking for Senior Models :)

Here are some of the 2010 ML Photography and Design Seniors :)

  

Enjoy! And I look forward to reading everyone's entries!!

~Maggie

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It's almost....

Warm enough to open the windows!! Haha...ok, maybe not...but it is about 40* F here today!! Woo!!! And in Wisconsin that's code for...shorts and a sweatshirt! Well, maybe not shorts for me per say, but I'm sure that there were people in shorts today. I can probably even name one...Tom..yea..I'm callin' you out! haha. My cousin Tom LOVES to wear shorts. In fact, he regularly will be seen in shorts in sub-zero temps. Crazy, maybe. But who isn't?!

I love when the snow starts to melt and the days get longer. It means that spring and summer are coming soon. And that means that flowers will start blooming and the grass will start growing...that is after all the snow melts. But I'm sure...since this is Wisconsin...that there will be more snow on the way before it all melts. 

So anyway, its been a busy time for me lately. Wedding planning...is nuts! There are like 1948745901873405918234 things that need to be done. Good thing we aren't getting married until 2011!

Other than that not too much is new around here. I just wanted to give y'all an update :D I am putting together a contest of sorts because I want to get my name out in the community. So, hopefully tonight and tomorrow I will be putting the finishing touches on this baby! woo!! and then, unleash it to...THE WORLD!

I hope you enjoyed the pictures along the way :) they are photos of our new addition, the dirty window, the ice melting and the pretty sunset.

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snowy and blowy

Snow, snow and more snow.

If you can believe it...the first picture was taken yesterday and the second was taken today!

I guess that's a perk of living in Wisconsin?! And near Lake Michigan?! I suppose if I snowmobiled or skied or what not it might excite me a little more that there is almost 8" of snow on the ground. It does make me excited to take photos of it :D even though snow is hard to photograph...its so...white. lol.

But, anyway...my puppy, Tucker, L-O-V-E-S the snow. He was SO happy to run outside and play in the white stuff this afternoon when I came home! So, I got my camera and took some photos of him playing. He's napping right now because I think I wore him out a little...throwing the snow and watching him frolic in it.What can I say, other than he is so cute with that snout full of snow :)

Here are some photos of the pup in the snow :) Enjoy!!

mmmm....snow is good to eat!

I'll find it! whatever it is...I'll find it!

 

I love the way the snow looks on his back

Got it Mom...I found my ball!

one last one of the back yard :)

hopefully the roads will be all nice and plowed in the morning when I go to work :)

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The New Year

Happy 2010 blog readers!

It feels weird to me that it is 2010 already...I mean 10 years ago I would have NEVER pictured my life to be this way. Not that its a bad thing at all...I love my life now and I can't wait to experience all the new things that life will have to bring me in the years to come. Sometimes I feel sentimental about the past, sometimes I want to lock it up and keep it forever. But then again...I love the fresh new start that the new year can bring you.

I can honestly say that I hope this year doesn't go as fast as last year did. Last year seems like a blur to me...I know I did a lot, but there are always things that I want to do that I never end up doing. Well, folks, this year I am gonna do things! Lol. OK, well I am going to attempt to do them. April will be an exciting month because I am going to the MJ 2 Day Workshop ...oh man am I excited for that! I can't wait to be a part of it! I can only imagine how much knowledge I will be able to take home so that I can take my business to the next level. That makes me happy on the inside. :) I smile because I get to learn and be part of something that will not only help me but others as well!

I am also excited to plan my own wedding. Wow...does that sound funny (in a good way of course!). 10 years ago I WAS NOT getting married. Nope. Nadda. Ugh-uh. Well, that changed. And I am glad it did :) I can't wait to start that next phase in my life as well. It will be interesting to see how the next 10 years are in life. So many fun things to look forward to!!

I hope all of you reading this had a safe and happy new years!

"awww Mom...I'm trying to nap here!" Tucker puppy

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Tis the season...

...to be sick?! I guess so since I got whatever-it-is that has been going around. Man, does it every suck the energy out! Wow, I am finally feeling better today with only a little coughing. So, for the last four days...these things have been my best friends (along with our bed and blankies :) )

ahhh....yes...day/nyquill, liquid (not just sobe life water...more like lifewater, vitawater, regular water, powerade, gatorade, chicken noodle soup broth and tea with honey...basically anything to drink because that was ALL I wanted. no kidding. I was ALWAYS THIRSTY!), some zinc and vitamin C, kleenex (and lots of it too!) and a thermometer...for my fever...that never went over 99.9. even though it felt like I was burning up. geez. darn cold. or flu. or whatever you were. The good thing is that I am over it...the bad...Mike has it =/ and he's gotta go out of town on business. Sorry hunny =(

Ok...

So, dear blog readers, please accept my appology for my abscence. :) I have been working hard tho :) and there have been some exciting things going on around here :D

On a better note...Tucker, my ever-so-cute-adorable puppy, turned 2 yesterday!!! He's such a big boy now! I even taught him a new trick...

He knows how to Sit Pretty =)

How can anyone resist that cuteness =D

He is also learning how to shake hands...my step dad and mom are working on that one. He almost gets it. lol. Almost knows that when you say shake it means put-your-paw-in-my-hand and you get the treat from my other hand.

For his birthday he got a new rawhide bone and some canned dog food. He was a pretty happy camper.

We also got a new form of heat for the house recently....

yes, we got a pellet stove =D

we LOVE it! It works great! and...saves $$$ which is something that everyone likes

For being not very big...this thing kicks out lots of heat!

I am also working on a contest for some FREE stuff! I know everyone likes FREE. (I love FREE). SO...keep checking back!!

Thanks for reading!!

It's almost....Christmas....

I can't believe how fast this year has flown by!! It seems crazy to me that in another month we will be stuffing our tummies full of Thanksgiving goodness. So, in light of feeling in the holiday mood (don't worry...I have not and WILL NOT break out the Christmas music until December 1st!), I am having a Family Photo Special!! The photo below explains what it is about. I am going to be available for photo sessions on October 24 and 31 and November 7, 14 and 21. The sessions will be about 1.5 hours long. PLUS I am giving you the rights of up to 10 of the photos from the shoot. That means you can do WHATEVER you want with them!! Soooooo tell your friends, your mom, dad, sister, grandma, or neighbor!

If you have any questions/comments or if you would like to set up a time email me at: info@mlphotoanddesign.com

:)

Thanks!!

Maggie & DJ | Engagement Session

Last weekend I was able to head up to River Falls where I went to college. I met up with my good friend Maggie and her fiance DJ for some engagement photos! It was SOOO much fun! Despite the FREEEEEEEEZZZZZIIIINNNNNGGGGG cold. Burrr. It makes me cold just thinking about it. Seriously...we were not prepared for it to be like 35 out. But, these two were troopers through the whole thing! They are soooo cute together. I had a hard time picking out my favorites....soooo here are a bunch :) enjoy!!

First we started out the morning in Hudson by the St. Croix river

They were cold. Really cold. But they have great smiles!

We found this cute little ampitheater in Hudson...photo op!

Give me your best straight face....hehehe...we couldn't stop giggling!

Love it

Bond. James Bond.

Next we ventured into Stillwater...to the reception site.

I am SOOO pumped for this reception.

By far...coolest venue for any wedding I have been to.

Can't. Wait.

So. In. Love.

This one is probably my favorite.

We went to some train tracks after the venue.

I love train tracks. haha.

To see more photos from Maggie and DJ's engagement session look under Photos - Wedding and Engagements. You'll find the link there!

Thanks Maggie and DJ for being such troopers in the cold!! I am so happy for you two to start your life together!!