My Bro.

My only bro- and its a good thing! Even though he was bribed, He drug his feet and didn't want to do this. My sister was leaving early to go somewhere and even though Austin didn't have to be there until later he told her..."I'm going early with you so I don't have to get my pictures taken!" So when we actually got him out there... he did surprisingly well! Off course he is a goof off ...


But I did get some real smiles out of him! :)








Enjoy!
M.

Edited by Yours truly...Photography by...

MY BROTHER!!! yep... I'm not joking. Maybe I should look into a partnership?! ... Or maybe he just had a nice camera and actually got the people in good shots!... I don't think he was the one who came up with these poses, no I know he didn't!!

These pictures were taken of the 2011 FFA Officers, (at 7am this morning might I add)... I just got to have fun editing them :-)

Speaking of my brother... I have bribed, and bribed to get him to take his pictures and he is finally letting me tomorrow!!! It will be quick and we'll see if we get full cooperation!

Enjoy
M.

Submit Your Own Photo- Win a free session!

***New Submit your own Photo***

We've had a submit your own "warm" photo... and its now August-We've been through the heat! Its not only that time of year when we are thinking of cooler weather, but Christmas Card season is almost here!!! Here's the new submit your own photo genre...

Christmas Pictures!!!

Now this Genre is going to be pretty broad... you don't have to submit a "Christmas picture" like one you've used on your card in past years... ( but how awesome would that be to have a Christmas card pic from the 80s-90s!!! Use your imagination... But really any picture that reminds you of Christmas or that represents this time of year- Submit It!

I know I know... no one wants to think of getting pictures around for their greeting cards already I mean it is only August but...Here's the good part...

If you WIN...

You will receive A FREE photo session- along with 25 ornate Christmas Greeting cards, designed by yours truly.

Winners will be based on creativity, and whatever can make me smile/laugh the hardest ( so yeah I'm thinking those OLD Christmas pics aren't you!?) If you don't have a digital picture that's fine, just text a picture to 309-222-0606... it still counts!!!

All pictures need to be submitted by September 1st. I will be randomly posting some and also some Christmas cards.

Enjoy

M.

Oh and what you've all been waiting for... this evenings Free Session won by Ashley for submitting her own "warm" photo this past winter. Sean & Ashley walked around Uptown Normal and Miller park with me and we got some good shots! Well at least I think so! Thanks guys for putting up with the horrible driving (ISU move in week) and the sweaty heat!!!

...excited

Remember back when... When it was REALLY COLD out? I had a submit your own photo contests to help us all think back to warm summer warmness! :-)

http://mphotocontests.blogspot.com/2011/02/winners-announced.html

The winner was awarded a photo session...
Photo Session Includes:

an online gallery to view and select your images

1-2 hr session in the Peoria-Bloomington and surrounding area.
5 digital images of your choice on CD with the copyright release.

Ashley Z was the winner and I'm excited that today is the day we are shooting this free photo session... stay tuned for the images and a NEW submit your own photo contests... so that you too could win an awesome free session! :-)

Senior Class of 2012

I recently was on a senior shoot, and I met this cow...#8 is his name. This cow you see is very special...no it's not speckled, oh no don't you know back at the ranch there are these things called flies and they tend to multiply over manure smelling animals. Just so you know those are not speckles, they are flies...anyways this cow belongs to this rancher...

BTW... I was not in Montana... We now have ranches and cowboys in IL dontchaknow!

Anyways the weather...It was an AWESOME day for pictures, not that windy, and NOT HUMID HOT! A great day for yet another Senior Session!
Enjoy
M.

Family Ties

So nice and hot out for family pictures. But the kids *(and parents) did great!

Thanks K Family!

Enjoy

M.

Photoshop Workshop & and a just for fun prize!

***My photoshop workshop that I posted many posts back is going to be rescheduled***


Date is to be decided... Time is to be decided... When its less busy 'round here we'll be editing away! -Whether you have photoshop and want to learn how to do more, or whether you are thinking about a photo editing program and just want to be convinced?! *wink* But it will be fun for all! I'll keep you updated and hope to get it planned for sometime again soon!


Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Enjoy
m.

p.s..... I've been taking more pictures?!?! have you?? Just for fun... Send me one of your favorites- if I blog it you will recieve it on a 5x7 matboard print of your image! Email it me at mblunier@ymail.com

***M Specials!***

I try throughout the year to host a series of specials... and am now introducing my..... BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL!

These photo packages include the price of your sitting fee and editing of your images. Its a great deal for getting those portraits done, but adding a little spice to your image!
Package A: $19
Two 5x7
16 wallets

Package B: $23
One 8x10
Two 5x7
16 wallets

Package C: $30
Two 8x10
Four 5x7
24 wallets

No matter what age you are, whatever school you go to these are great session deals for anyone! Book your session today!!! Email me mblunier@ymail.com or call 309.222.0606. Back to School Special ends Sept 17th, 2011.

(P.S. Leave a comment, What is or was your favorite thing about going back to school and receive a free 4x6 matboard with your back to school portrait session!)

Enjoy
-m-