++ Charlie has the biggest images BLU has yet to display other than full screen!
++ Charlie has video
++ Charlie has a shopping cart
++ Charlie has indexed flash
++ Charlie has the ability to upload your own custom background
++ Charlie has the ability to upload multiple images per frame
Though he is perhaps best known as Fred Egan, we all know that Fred Egan is for the LOVERS! Rumors are that girls are wildly in love with him, but lately he only seems to have his eyes set on destination weddings. Check out his recent wedding in Nigeria.
Meet Fred Egan from www.fredegan.com Where I hail from...Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
Most weeks I just need some...love, sleep & good music-in that order!
I easily fall in love with...the child-like joy the two most wonderful boys a dad could ever be blessed with radiate everyday.
Don't count on me to...give up what love to do just because my office gets burglarized, or business is down or whatever misfortune life throws my way.
This Spring I need...to clean-DUH!
Sunday mornings you will find me...getting dressed with my boys, rollin' out to church and then grabbin' some Texas BBQ for lunch!
I am most difficult...when I don't get enough sleep.
I need your vote...not because I would find some kind of self worth or validation in winning, but because that's how you win these things...right??? Kidding aside, to just be nominated amongst this talent is an honor in itself.
If I am typically craving something it is...WATERMELON (with dashes of salt). The genetically altered kind (seedless) please!
The reason I love what I do...is because it keeps me feeling alive.
The best piece of advice I ever received regarding photography..."The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer."
my name ++++ Natasha Cuevas but officially it is Natasha Ramos (married name)
where i hail from ++++ Guadalajara, Mexico Now I want to hear everyone try to pronounce it LOL (goo-ah-the-la-ja-ra)
most weeks i just need some .... loving and sleep
I easily fall in love with .... my daughters laughter and my husbands personality
don't count on me to .... be fake
this spring i need .... to do some spring cleaning and shop for some clothes
sunday mornings you will find me .... spending it with my family
I am most difficult when .... somebody pissed me off
why i need your vote .... so I can win LOL
if I am typically craving something it is .... something sweet...
the reason i love what i do .... it makes me happy
the best piece of advice I have ever received with regards to photography .... When I was shooting film years ago I remember a photographer told me to always overshoot because probably of all those rolls there would be just "one" good photo.. and well~ 'till this day I overshoot ... I have a problem~ I am an overshooter =) Hey I think I made up a word.
the other photographer who i find to be inspiring .... Mario Testino www.mariotestino.com
a piece of equipment that is a reliable standby .... I hope I dont jinx it... my Mac computer..
one mistake I have made in my photography career .... not calling clients right away.. lost several opportunities due to this..
what I can give you .... a trip to your favorite destination with the funkiest locations, some Nikon Gear to go with it.. your own private assistant to carry all those new cameras I just gave you, plus an ass kickin party! OK .. not really but I had to say something good.. I guess I can only give you more of my images =)
where we hail from ....
++bobbi: I’m a military brat… I’ve called a LOT of places home. Most of my life I lived in Kansas City, Missouri. I moved to Indiana for college and fell in love with a perfect person named Mike… now, I’m a Hoosier J
++mike:originally Fort Wayne, Indiana. Now we call Indianapolis home.
most weeks i just need ...
bobbi+: an 8th day
+mike: more time!
I easily fall in love with ....
bobbi+: people in love.
+mike: red headed girls and shiney things. J
don't count on me to ....
bobbi+: be fake. I’m always 100% real.
+mike: Get up the first time the alarm goes off
this spring i need ....
bobbi+: a good old fashioned bicycle. Doesn’t that sound fun?
+mike: Two extra stops from Canon! Come on already! Give it up!
sunday mornings you will find me ....
bobbi+: EXHAUSTED!!! I’ve usually WORKED IT OUT at a wedding the day before :D Mikey sometimes surprises me with an out to eat breakfast… those are my favorite Sundays. Hey, diet or not…. I’ve earned it! :D
+mike: Asleep and drooling on my desk after triple backing up Saturday's wedding photos
I am most difficult when ....
bobbi+: I don’t get my way. Clearly, I’m an only child!
+mike: You wake me up early Sunday morning
why i need your vote ....
bobbi+: I’ve ALWAYS wanted to thank the Academy!
+mike: Karma damn it! I think we've made a few deposits over the years :)
if I am typically craving something it is ....
bobbi+: chocolate chip cookies and SUPER cold milk. MMMMMM!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Be right back, I’m gonna go get me some!
+mike: Low in vitamins and minerals and high in fat and carbs!
the reason i love what i do …
bobbi+mike: We get to hang out with people in love, every week, on the best day of their lives! Does life get better than that?
the best piece of advice I have ever received with regards to photography ....
bobbi+: be genuine.
+mike: lens choice, camera settings, light...mastering all that stuff is great. But, it doesn't make you a real photographer. It's how you interact with people!
the other photographer who i find to be inspiring ....
bobbi+: Jesh de Rox. www.jeshderox.com +mike: There's this wacky, out-there redhead who I'm inspired by daily :)
bobbi+: uhm… can I change my answer?
a piece of equipment that is a reliable standby ....
bobbi+: uhm… my 85mm 1.2
+mike: 70-200 2.8L IS
one mistake I have made in my photography career ....
bobbi+mike: not making enough personal time. (we’re still working on correcting that...)
what I can give you ....
bobbi+: a good laugh, fun experiences and genuine friendship.
+mike: stories and images of real people being themselves.
bobbi+: wow, we’re cheeseballs! Oh well, that’s us!
Rainy and 35 degrees in Denver, Colorado! I found some amazing talent from the UK!
2. Following in the wake of Amy Winehouse, Duffy is the latest soul singer from the UK. The highly anticipated album Rockferry was released today. MY FAVORITE TUNE: MERCY
4. Men, did you know that you should spritz your lower body first to get the most of your scent, then hit your pulse points (your wrists and your neck) where warm blood is closer to the surface. Creed Green Irish Tweed! Simply what a well-dressed man should smell like.
5. VIDEO CONVERSION MADE EASY! BUY NOW! Famous videographer and entrepreneur, Joshua Smith creates an unbelievable product to make your life easier! Introducing CINEMAOnline!
From Joshua himself ::
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Its as easy as 1-2-3! Just click import - select blu interface - set quality settings - then convert! It's that easy! We have been in production since last June perfecting the software to bring you the best quality of flash video. At only $39.00, it's a bargain compared to other companies that charge hundreds of dollars for software that is complicated and only geared for professional site designers.
One of the really cool features of CINEMAonline is that every-time BluDomain comes out with a new interface, we update our server and you will instantly receive the latest interface settings automatically in the software.
+++ BLU HEADED TO LOS ANGELES! Blu Cupcakes + Champagne. If you live in Los Angeles you do not want to miss this fun event! Limited to 20 people! Next Stop: Scottsdale Arizona and then Miami Florida! This is not our WORLD TOUR but our SUMMER TOUR! New AMAZING products about to launch for our SUMMER 2008 LINE.
where i hail from: Canadiana. Just outside Toronto.
most weeks i just need some: Sun. This week I need a new tire.
I easily fall in love with: My fiancé.
don't count on me to: Go partying.
this spring i need: To get married.
sunday mornings you will find me: Gardening.
I am most difficult when: I'm tired.
why i need your vote: Because I'm Canadian?
if I am typically craving something it is: A vacation.
the reason i love what i do: I'm constantly around people in love.
the best piece of advice I have ever received with regards to photography: Follow the light.
the other photographer who i find to be inspiring: Ben Chrisman
a piece of equipment that is a reliable standby: 580 ex.
one mistake I have made in my photography career: Working too much.
what I can give you: A smile. :)
Ditch your weekend plans for the infamous Mother's Day weekend! Send me a photo of your mother by Monday morning at 10 AM MST. One lucky mom will win FLOWERS and you will FLOWERS too! Send A photograph of "the mom" only! SEND TO ME!!!!
The perfect gifts without the hassle!
1. Mama needs a clean car! Hand wash her car or take it to the professionals. Sign her up for a full detail!
According to the Consumer Reports, the top 10 cars of 2008 are the Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Silverado, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Elantra SE, Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda Accord, Toyota Sienna, Infiniti G3, Lexus LS 460L, and my favorite " the Mazda MX-5 Miata"
2. Make mama's garden look good for spring! You are investing in good karma when you create beauty in this world. She will love the simple pleasures of smelling freshly planted flowers. The top three flowers this spring are Gladiolus, Dahlias, and Lilies.
3. Happy Mother's Day! The mother/ queen/ muse/ whatever gets a cupcake. The trick is to make them! Homemade cupcakes with her NEW KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer from www.williams-sonoma.com
++ Did you know that.... during the American Civil War, social activist Julia Ward Howe organized Mother's Day as a way to unify women against war and promote nonviolence.
4. You should think twice before giving her a generic gift like roses or jewelry! Mama deserves a guilt free day indulging in delightful, pretty things at Antropologie! Gift wrap a lovely $$$ gift card and spare no change!www.anthropologie.com
5. How random would it be to take mama out on a bike ride with a bag of popsicles! Bicycle around her neighborhood and hand out popsicles. Quality time .... all they want is quality time! NEED A BIKE??
++ Bonnie Novotny knows no boundaries and it WINS her a seat to the famous EXPOSED WORKSHOP in Washington, Illinois! Jeffrey + Julia Woods picked the winner and were smitten by Bonnie's creativity to include their children and I personally loved the "REAL" sticks! Congratulations BONNIE! Email me!
A few seats left for the May 19th through May 21st workshop. www.theneedtochange.com! A value of $1600.00. Yes, this is the workshop that everyone brags about.
May 6, 2008 DO NOT FORGET DEADLINE IS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT
++ WIN a FREE SEAT to the EXPOSED WORKSHOP taught by the famous Jeffrey and Julia Woods on May 19th through the 21st in Washington, Illinois. www.theneedtochange.com! A value of $1600.00.
One workshop that we always hear rave reviews is this one! Do not miss the opportunity to be there for FREE! Julia Woods is so brilliant in life that you leave feeling that you can conquer the universe ... not just the world. Jeffrey Woods well how fun is he to look at? hehe
TO WIN send us a black and white photograph of you holding a sign with stick people. Label them "the jeffrey" and "the julia" Photographs must be in by May 6th at midnight. SEND ME YOUR ENTRY
Where we hail from: Beautiful Orange County, SoCal baby!
Most weeks we just need some: More hours to play
We easily fall in love with: Our two little boys more and more each day....and new music!
Don't count on us to: be in bed before 1am
This spring we need: a tilt shift lens
Sunday mornings you will find us: Scrambling together to get to church on time!
We are most difficult when: Justin gets too much sleep and Amelia doesn't get enough.
Why we need your vote: Well duh.....how are we going to win if you don't vote for us!?!
If we are typically craving something it is: Dark Chocolate....HANDS DOWN!
The reason we love what we do: We get to work with people on the happiest day of their lives'..... well, most of the time!;)
The best piece of advice we have ever received with regards to photography: Remember that there are no rules, just shoot what and how love to!
The other photographer(s) who we will find to be inspiring: Nate & Jaclyn Kaiser from The Image is Found
www.theimageisfound.com
A piece of equipment that is a reliable standby: Our 35 mm 1.4 Canon lens....it's our favorite!
One mistake we (Amelia....;))have made in our photography career: let our Canon 5D roll down a hill and land in a stream in the middle of an engagement session....OUCH!
What we can give you: Some Amelia & Justin love through our images 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
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