Sunday, January 2, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Best of 2010- Babies and Bellies
2010 was an AMAZING year for me and I am so thankful to have photographed some of these wonderful babies and bellies.
365 Project-Day 1
For the last few years I have seen many people participate in the 365 project and thanks to my friend Jody I have decided to give it a try. What is the 365 Project? You basically take a photo a day for one year. It is a great way to improve your photography skills, get inspired and so fun to look back on!
So day 1 is titled- Something Old
This is basically some of my old items I have collected and placed in my home office. This is taken with just the light from my lamp. Still trying to decide if I want to fill the frames with pictures.
Cheers to a new year!
So day 1 is titled- Something Old
This is basically some of my old items I have collected and placed in my home office. This is taken with just the light from my lamp. Still trying to decide if I want to fill the frames with pictures.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Giving is Awesome 2010
You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.
You know someone. I guarantee it.
I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $1500 worth, to be exact.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $200 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?
The rules:
* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
* The nominee must reside in Columbus,Ohio. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
* You must e-mail me the full story : melissa@melissajonesphotography.com.
The winner will be announced on 1/4/2011 -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!
Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
To check out the families who won last year go here: 2009 Giving is Awesome
Melissa
You know someone. I guarantee it.
I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $1500 worth, to be exact.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $200 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?
The rules:
* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
* The nominee must reside in Columbus,Ohio. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
* You must e-mail me the full story : melissa@melissajonesphotography.com.
The winner will be announced on 1/4/2011 -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!
Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
To check out the families who won last year go here: 2009 Giving is Awesome
Melissa
Sunday, December 19, 2010
My Faves!
Thank you so much to the following wonderful vendors for participating in the last two weeks of giveaways!
Calecamo http://www.calecamo.com/
The Village Merchant http://www.villagemerchant.blogspot.com/
The Candle Lab http://www.thecandlelab.com/
Be So Beautiful BSB Facebook
Maya's Curls http://www.mayascurls.bigcartel.com/
Bead-Jeweled Facebook Page
Have your cake and party Too http://www.haveyourcakeandpartytoo.com/
Citefuzz Citefuzz
Beautimarkedbykelli http://www.facebook.com/BeautimarkedbyKelli
Twister Sister Hair Facebook
paisley Belle Tutus Etsy
Calecamo http://www.calecamo.com/
The Village Merchant http://www.villagemerchant.blogspot.com/
The Candle Lab http://www.thecandlelab.com/
Be So Beautiful BSB Facebook
Maya's Curls http://www.mayascurls.bigcartel.com/
Bead-Jeweled Facebook Page
Have your cake and party Too http://www.haveyourcakeandpartytoo.com/
Citefuzz Citefuzz
Beautimarkedbykelli http://www.facebook.com/BeautimarkedbyKelli
Twister Sister Hair Facebook
paisley Belle Tutus Etsy
My favorite gift to give!
During the holidays the #1 gift I give to my close family and friends are pictures! This year I focused on albums. One is a 5x7 album and the smaller one is what I call a brag album. The brag album is very easy to make and is perfect for the purse. I love carrying my own little brag album and pulling it out when I want to show off my kids.
The inside of the brag album (2.5x2.5)
For the brag album I add about 8-10 pictures to a 11x14 print layout and send it in for printing. Once it arrives I cut everything out and round the corners. Then I use 4 adhesive dots on each picture to stick on each page.
Monday, December 13, 2010
14 Days of Christmas- Giveaway day 9
What is it that every girl would love to learn at some point in their life? How to apply their own makeup properly! This giveaway is one of my favorites because I need a little help. :)
Anyway Kelli is a wonderful makeup artist with a variety of experience.
Kelli has had a lifelong passion for beauty and making people FEEL beautiful! She has been trained by several celebrity makeup artists, such as Jon Hennessey who has worked with celebrities such as Alicia Keyes and Cynthia Nixon. Kelli also spent time training with MAC Pro artist Matthew Militello. Her focus has always been making skin look luminous and flawless. Kelli is available for weddings, family photos, professional portfolios, commercial, and print. She also loves doing makeup lessons. Kelli will help you utilize what makeup you have by learning proper techniques, tips and secrets to flatter YOU!
So what is Kelli giving away? An in-depth makeup lesson for 4. Value of $300. In studio or private home within Columbus. She will go over each person's 'perceived problem' area, color theory and application. Kelli will also give product suggestions from my vast knowledge of most professional product lines.
How to enter: Go to BeautimarkedbyKelli and become a fan. Comment on her page that I sent you and then head over to my facebook page Melissa Jones Photography to leave a comment stating you like her page. Winner will be announced tonight at 10:30pm.
Anyway Kelli is a wonderful makeup artist with a variety of experience.
Kelli has had a lifelong passion for beauty and making people FEEL beautiful! She has been trained by several celebrity makeup artists, such as Jon Hennessey who has worked with celebrities such as Alicia Keyes and Cynthia Nixon. Kelli also spent time training with MAC Pro artist Matthew Militello. Her focus has always been making skin look luminous and flawless. Kelli is available for weddings, family photos, professional portfolios, commercial, and print. She also loves doing makeup lessons. Kelli will help you utilize what makeup you have by learning proper techniques, tips and secrets to flatter YOU!
So what is Kelli giving away? An in-depth makeup lesson for 4. Value of $300. In studio or private home within Columbus. She will go over each person's 'perceived problem' area, color theory and application. Kelli will also give product suggestions from my vast knowledge of most professional product lines.
How to enter: Go to BeautimarkedbyKelli and become a fan. Comment on her page that I sent you and then head over to my facebook page Melissa Jones Photography to leave a comment stating you like her page. Winner will be announced tonight at 10:30pm.
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