http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm Blu's Daily Blog by BluDomain en-us http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=617 http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=617 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:58:00 GMT WEDNESDAY AT 10 AM MST WE WILL LAUNCH OUR 5TH AND FINAL NEW SITE!
At this time all sites will be on sale and you can order your favorite one! We will also have details on each website + the features that come with them! Thank you for your patience! WPPI has been so incredibly amazing!

VIEW SIENNA HERE
VIEW RILEY HERE
VIEW WYATT HERE
VIEW JACKSON HERE

SIENNA + WYATT are $50.00 websites and RILEY + JACKSON are $100.00 websites. DETAILS on all sites to be posted later this evening!

3 new websites for the ultra BLU addict!

For those of you kids out there who say you never get anything for free ... stay tuned to see what could be free once the site goes on WEDNESDAY!

BLU gets their own eye candy ...
a new design for www.bludomain.com

WPPI NEWS BOOTH 1277 is packed! Our team LOVES meeting our clients + meeting new clients! Don't forget to say hello!

CONGRATULATIONS TO Calynn Berry
She + her friends exposed their inner stylist with a neck-tie, tiara + the mustache! So dang fun!

What she wins: The most sought after camera bag on the market - Kelly Moore Bags! Rumor is Kelly Moore Bags sold out on day one of the WPPI Convention.

www.kellymoorebag.com
www.calynnberry.com

]]> http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=616 http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=616 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:40:00 GMT FIVE REASONS YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS VISITING BOOTH 1277
1. A first full look at our NEW collection of pretty, sparkling eye candy! FIVE new websites by BLU!
2. PERKS! You want a new website? We have something FREE!
3. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the hottest booth of all!
4. Stop by BLU Booth + take an iPHONE photo with one of our team peeps + send it to bludomain@gmail.com! 5 people will WIN an iPAD!

CONTESTS YOU CAN ENTER UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 8TH AT MIDNIGHT MST
CONTEST 1: Get snap happy with this giveaway! Take a photo of you + your loved one! Put a heart on your cheek! Photo must be 500 pixels high! Send to bludomain@gmail.com
What you WIN: Totally Rad! Lightroom Presets worth $99.00 + a $100.00 gift card to Urban Outfitters!

CONTEST 2: Send us a photo 210 pixels by 210 pixels of you! Wear funky glasses + make your lips blu! Don't doctor the photo, you'll be disqualified! Send to bludomain@gmail.com
What you WIN: Watch out: We've got an iPad up for grabs! Who wants one?

CONTEST 3: Take a photo of 3 friends * two must be girls + one guy! The first friend must have a neck-tie on + the second friend must have a tiara on + the third friend must be sporting a mustache! Don't doctor the photo, you'll be disqualified! 660 pixels wide! Send it to bludomain@gmail.com
What you WIN: A Kelly Moore camera bag!

CONTEST 4 Send us a photograph of yourself + a photograph of yourself 10 years ago! Each photo must be 325 pixels by 300 pixels high! Send to bludomain@gmail.com
What you WIN: A Cardholster or a Hip Clutch by GoBEE Bags + a $100.00 gift card to Nordstrom!

WHOSE THAT GIRL? LINDA MORROW!!! SHE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!
www.lindamorrow.net

three things I plan to do in Vegas
See La Reve
$5 Blackjack at the Trop
Lunch at Mon Ami Gabi with the view of the Bellagio fountains

speaker/class I hope to attend
Blake Discher on Smart Web SEO and also Kevin Kubota's class. Of course, they
are both at the same time so I'm torn!

someone I hope to bump into
David Willis and Ross Benton from Leather Craftsmen to thank them for their
amazing webinars!

the hottest party
I'm waiting anxiously for my Bludomain party invite!

in my suitcase
My new Iphone to make Facebook updates during the show.
Comfy shoes to walk the whole trade show....more than once

two products i hope to see
MORE Kubota actions and to check out background options for location shoots!

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
Jessica Claire - I really love her style www.jessicaclaire.net
www.jessicaclaire.net

WHOSE THAT GUY? CHARLETON!!! HE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!

three things I plan to do in Vegas
My first time, but at this point, I'm plan on
1. Being a sponge,...Staying up late, and waking early, plenty of notepads and pens to learn from successful photographers
2. Checking out Vegas (never been)
3. Get a massage.

speaker/class I hope to attend
Anything wedding, business, or senior portraits.

someone I hope to bump into
My look-a-like twin and friend, Kevin Focht.

the hottest party
I don't know of any.

in my suitcase
My Iphone/macbook items, swim clothes, and a journal.

two products i hope to see
Anything business to speed up my work, and organize.

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
There are many to choose from, but if you had a gun to my head, I'd either choose the funny guy from the theimageisfound.com; he's creative and witty, or Justin Lyon because of his creativity and genuine faith.
www.theimageisfound.com

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FIVE REASONS YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS VISITING BOOTH 1277
1. PERKS! You want a new website? We have something FREE!
2. BLU invests in APPLE - and we're giving some away!
3. A first full look at our NEW collection of pretty, sparkling eye candy!
4. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the hottest booth of all!
5. BLU's new tee shirt comes with a rocking surprise!

NEW FIND * if you have the iPHONE * download the ShakeItPhoto application for $1.00 * Thanks to Cheryl Trier-Ogle!

COUNTDOWN TO THE WPPI WITH OUR FABULOUS CONTESTS!! All entries are due March 8th by midnight MST! Send to bludomain@gmail.com

DAY 21 CONTEST! Get snap happy with this giveaway! I adore the contest Urban Outfitters held titled "Modern Love!" So I am stealing the idea! February is the month of LOVE! Take a photo of you + your loved one! See photos above for what we are looking for! Put a heart on your cheek! Photo must be 500 pixels high!

Here's what we are giving away!

Totally Rad! Lightroom Presets worth $99.00 + a $100.00 gift card to Urban Outfitters!
What happens when the innovative minds at Totally Rad start tinkering with Adobe Lightroom? You get a groundbreaking set of tools that set a new benchmark for flexibility and creativity in raw converters. You'll get 103 Lightroom Presets, encompassing 51 unique tools, which will help take your images from bland to bitchin in record time - all while maintaining the flexibility that's been the hallmark of the Totally Rad family for years.
www.gettotallyrad.com

GET ON THE DANCE FLOOR IN LAS VEGAS! What are the hottest night clubs in Las Vegas?
Lavo! Located at the Palazzo Hotel
Haze! Located at the Aria Hotel in the City Center
Eve! Located at the City Center
Vanity Las Vegas! Located in the Hard Rock Hotel
XS! Located in the Encore Hotel
Tryst! Located in the Wynn Hotel
The Bank! Located in the Bellagio Hotel
Jet! Located in the Mirage Hotel
Tao! Located in the Venetian Hotel

WHOSE THAT GIRL? JOHHNA BRYNN BOCKOVER!!! SHE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!
www.johnnabrynn.com

three things I plan to do in Vegas
meet my virtual friends in the flesh, stay up late to talk, road trip to California

speaker/class I hope to attend
Katie Trujillo@Photographer's Ignite

someone I hope to bump into
Sarah Rhoads

the hottest party
Airhorns and Lasers but I'll miss it. boohoo. So another hot party I'll make is KISS@studio 54

in my suitcase
some fun party clothes, of course! :)

two products i hope to see
KISS albums and some new modern albums!

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
www.SarahRhoads.com

20 MORE DAYS UNTIL WPPI

These three sites will take your online exploration to new heights!

www.quirky.com
QUIRKY.COM allows the community to design it's products. You submit an idea, pay $99.00 + if the product gets made, you get a cut for every unit sold!

www.ted.com
TED.COM is where the world's leading thinkers and doers gather to share ideas worth spreading.

www.rekn.it
REKN.IT very cool site! This month, his mom will turn your old sweater into cut-off gloves! You must see!

DAY 20 CONTEST!
This contest entry is due by March 1st at midnight MST! Send to bludomain@gmail.com

Here it goes, Here it goes, Here it goes again .... BLU is giving away one round trip airfare to Las Vegas for the WPPI convention + 3 nights stay at the MGM!

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO WIN? Take a photograph of you with a suitcase in one hand + make a sash to go around you that reads "I LOVE BLU" + we want to see you dressed in your favorite attire!

The latest in the long line of must-see shows in Las Vegas!
Le Reve! At the Wynn Hotel
Criss Angel Believe! At the Luxor
Donny ... Marie! At the Flamingo
Jersey Boys! At the Palazzo
Blue Man Group! At the Venetian
LOVE-Cirque du Soleil! At the Mirage

WHOSE THAT GIRL? JAN SCHILL!!! SHE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!
www.janschillphotography.com

three things I plan to do in Vegas
I plan to shop, catch up with other photog friends from around the country, ... move into the trade show!

speaker/class I hope to attend
jasmine star's business/marketing class!

someone I hope to bump into
the love affair workshop girls!

the hottest party
I wanna go rock it out at the airhorns ... lasers party!

in my suitcase
i'm taking an extra suitcase in my suitcase- for shopping, uggs- cruising through the trade show, ... a noise machine- never leave home without it!

two products i hope to see
i'd love to see the lensbaby ... the photobooth rental network booths at the trade show, after visiting bludomain of course!

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
david beckstead is so rad ... i love what holli b. photography is doing right now!
www.davidbeckstead.com
www.hollib.com

19 MORE DAYS UNTIL WPPI

A close-up view of this spring's new crave-worthy shoes! Shoes where everybody pays attention!
What's hot for spring? Platform Mary Janes + Slingback Heels + Pointy-Toe Flats + Two-Strap Flat Sandals + Cork-Soled Platforms + Two-Tone Oxfords + High- Heeled Clogs!

IF YOUR VICE IS GAMBLING + you always want to know which game offers the smallest house advantage then check out Craps and Blackjack and Baccarat! These are the games you should focus on!

IF YOU HAVE A HALL PASS here are a few strip clubs to make your trip to Las Vegas spicy!
Spearmint Rhino Strip Club + Sapphire Strip Club + Seamless Strip Club + Olympic Garden Gentleman's Club + Cheetah's + Club Paradise + Crazy Horse!

DAY 19 CONTEST
This contest entry is due by March 8th at midnight MST! Send to bludomain@gmail.com

Watch out: We've got an iPad up for grabs! Who wants one?

WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO WIN ONE! Send us a photo 210 pixels by 210 pixels of you! Wear funky glasses + make your lips blu! Don't doctor the photo, you'll be disqualified!

WHOSE THAT GUY? JOSEPH PREZIOSO!!! HE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!
www.josephprezioso.com

three things I plan to do in Vegas
I plan to meet up with all my photographer friends, take some models to the strip and outskirts and take some rocking images of bride and grooms having fun in vegas! Plus I plan to hit a the hotel spa!

speaker/class I hope to attend
Try to hit a few, but i never like to preconceive what they are going to be as I have been to many seminars and conventions over the years and just got back from the DWF, so not sure if I will be sitting in for a lot of classes. I learn a lot from just talking to other photographers at the back of the room.

someone I hope to bump into
Definitely the Boutwells, Neil Cowley, and many more of my photo friends from DWF.

the hottest party
Well I am hoping your having another one! The one at the Palms a few years ago with the bowling lane rocked! Maybe I will go to the air-horns and lasers party too!

in my suitcase
Suit. Shorts. Bathing suit!

two products i hope to see
I would like to see some great online proofing/printing solutions.

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
Hmm, that would have to be for weddings, Ben Chrisman and for in general, any of the photographers in Haiti, Iraq or Iran risking their lives and being in harms way to get the images and truth to us.
www.benchrisman.com

18 MORE DAYS UNTIL WPPI

WINTER OLYMPIC UPDATE You can't have their gold medals, but you can become their biggest fans! Congratulations to our gold medalists:
Figure Skating - Evan Lysacek
Snowboad - Shaun White
Speed Skating - Men's 1000 m - Shani Davis
Alpine Skiing - Downhill - Lindsey Vonn
Snowboard - Men's Snowboard Cross - Seth Wescott
Freestyle Skiing - Ladies' Moguls - Hannah Kearney

Take A Detour for a Tasty Steak! Some of the best steakhouses in Las Vegas!

Carnevino! Located at the Palazzo
Cut! Located at the Palazzo
Craftsteak! Located at the MGM Grand
Delmonico! Located at the Bellagio
Stripsteak! Located at the Mandalay Bay
Prime! Located at the Bellagio
Nero's! Located at the Caesars Palace
SW Steakhouse! Located at the Wynn
N9NE! Located at the Palms

DAY 18 CONTEST
This contest entry is due by March 8th at midnight MST! Send to bludomain@gmail.com

Kelly Moore worshippers, get ready - this giveaway is for you!

HOW YOU CAN WIN A KELLY MOORE BAG Take a photo of 3 friends * two must be girls + one guy! The first friend must have a neck-tie on + the second friend must have a tiara on + the third friend must be sporting a mustache! Don't doctor the photo, you'll be disqualified!

MORE ABOUT KELLY MOORE BAGS! SOMETHING NEW AND FABULOUS FOR 2010!
Designed by a photographer for photographers, the Kelly Moore Bag is both stylish and functional. At first glance you would never guess that this is a camera bag. The Kelly Moore Bag is designed so that you can easily access your gear while shooting. The Velcro dividers allow you to customize the bag to your equipment needs, and the multiple
pockets give you room to carry anything from batteries to lip gloss! This bag is well padded to protect your precious gear, is comfortable to wear, and it also stands on it's own so your lenses won't go tumbling out when you set it down.
Stay tuned gentlemen.....Kelly will be coming out with a men's bag in the next couple of months.

www.kellymoorebag.com
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CAN'T WAIT ... USE IHEARTBLU AND RECEIVE A $50.00 DISCOUNT OFF A KELLY MOORE BAG

WHO ARE THEY? mindy (+ ben) peterson!!!THEY WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!
www.studio6-23.com

three things I plan to do in Vegas
hang out with our friends and experience as much as possible
meet some fabulous new people and go to lots of parties!!
ben and i are getting shot (by cameras) in punk/chic wedding garb by the incredible amelia + justin lyons..... to celebrate our 10 year anniversary!!!!

speaker/class I hope to attend
justin + mary marantz.... love them!

someone I hope to bump into
Rumor has it that there are lions in the lobby of the hotel...... think we can pet them?!! :)

the hottest party
we will be cutting a rug at jose villa's (plus other sponsors) swanky little shindig..... "airhorns and lasers" and we are up for ANY other parties that we can crash!!! :)

in my suitcase
a crazy wedding dress for our photo shoot and an orange bowtie for ben!!
some camera gear.... duh!!
our party clothes!
probably way too many shoes and accessories..... don't judge me :)

two products i hope to see
new sassy camera bags...... (for ME!).... ben is happy-pants with his black boda bag!
anything creative, colorful, swanky or bold that complements our style and branding! :)

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
hmmmmmm...... it's hard to choose just one, but we love, love, love amelia +justin lyons, sean flanigan and mark + candace brookes...... we resonate with their bold style and flair!!

13 MORE DAYS UNTIL WPPI

RANDOM FACT Did you know that the phrase "mad as a hatter" is derived from the mental and physical afflictions that ailed 19th-century hat makers who were often exposed to mercy while cutting the felts!
IN THEATERS MARCH 5th, Disney presents Alice in Wonderland! Buy tickets now!

ALICE IN THE WONDERLAND OPI inspired nail polish is so shimmery and fun! I am in Wonderland!
PAINT YOUR TOES!!

CHECK THIS SITE OUT!
www.light-test.com

KNOWING HOW TO TIP IN LAS VEGAS ISN'T ALWAYS A BAD THING!
Casino Waitresses: tip $1 to $2 a drink
Taxi: If your taxi ride is below $15.00 + the taxi driver is fantastic then I would tip $5.00. If the taxi driver puts your life in danger + is unfriendly then go for $2.00
Bellman: tip $2.00 per bag
Restaurants: 15% for good service + of course 20% for great service
Buffets: $1.00 to $2.00 per person in your party if they bring you drinks + clear your plates!
Gambling Dealers + Poker Dealers: If your winning and the dealer makes your stay more pleasurable then throw them a chip!

A FEW CUTE PIECES TO KEEP YOUR MONEY SAFE!
FLUTTER-FLOWER CLUTCH!
CAN'T BUY ME LOVE WALLET BY MARK NASON!
PERFECT FOR LAS VEGAS! FLORAL PRINT WRISTLET BY COACH

DAY 13 CONTEST!
This contest entry is due by March 8th at midnight MST! Send to bludomain@gmail.com
HOW TO WIN: Send us a photograph of yourself + a photograph of yourself 10 years ago! Each photo must be 325 pixels by 300 pixels high!
WHAT YOU WIN! A Cardholster or a Hip Clutch by
www.GOBEEbags.com
+ $100.00 gift card to Nordstrom's

DON'T FORGET TO VISIT THEIR BOOTH 1246 at the WPPI TRADESHOW

WHOSE THAT GIRL? JULIE PARKER!!! SHE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!
www.julieparkerphotography.com

three things I plan to do in Vegas
Get my shred on at Lake Mead, Host an OCF photography get together, hang
out with my family.

speaker/class I hope to attend
Cliff Mautner

someone I hope to bump into
Susan Stripling

the hottest party
Airhorns and Lasers!

in my suitcase
A dry suit for waterskiing and hopefully spring clothes!

two products i hope to see
A really simple, beautiful album.

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
Kelly Moore
www.kellymoorephotography.com

WHOSE THAT GUY? CHRIS HUMPHREY!! HE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!
www.chrishumphreyphotographer.com


three things I plan to do in Vegas
"Fill the well"--see new things and take in some inspiration.
Catch a Cirque show
Go dancing!

speaker/class I hope to attend
Anything Kevin Kubota's talkin' about is always a great one to attend. And Dane Sanders is my new life coach.

someone I hope to bump into
Ace Cuervo, he sells crazy

the hottest party
Is there any other party except one Blu hosts? I don't think so!

in my suitcase
Healthy snacks (good luck finding any in Vegas) and since I'm going green this year, I'll bring some extra cash--Nevada needs it!

two products i hope to see
It's always fun to see the newest from Canon (and who doesn't have a spare 10K just lying around). And I'm a sucker for the Tamrac booth. All those cool new bags and all that gorgeous Cordura.

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
I'm going to have to old school and say Denis Reggie. This guy has been rockin' it for decades and as I get older I can't deny that he's still my idol.
www.denisreggie.com

11 MORE DAYS UNTIL WPPI

Detox before WPPI with a drink that requires you to chug maple syrup-spiked lemonade ... but only for 48 hours!
TURBO CHARGE YOUR METABOLISM!

HABITS OF A HAPPY COUPLE!
1. They go to bed at the same time
2. They hold hands
3. They check in with each other daily via a quick phone call, text, or email
4. They say good morning and good night
5. They do things that each other likes to do together!

A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT IS GOING DOWN AT THE MGM
1. Catch a David Cooperfield Show
2. Live at MGM, KÀ, the unprecedented show from Cirque du Soleil
3. The cabaret production that celebrates the artistry of the nude. MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris!
4. Visit the lions at the Lion Habitat
5. March 6th, buy tickets to the BON JOVI: CIRCLE TOUR
6. Joël Robuchon, Wolfgang Puck, Tom Colicchio, Michael Mina, and Emeril Lagasse all have fabulous restaurants at the MGM! L'atelier de Joel Robuchon + The Wolfgang Puck Bar ... Grill + Craftsteak Steak House + Nobhill Tavern + Emeril's New Orleans Fish House i
7. With temperatures expected to be in the low 60's, a trip to WET REPUBLIC, a 53,000 square foot pool area may not be to appealing!
8. Studio 54: the place that will turn you into a dancing queen! Closed on Mondays!

HERE'S ONE WAY TO START THE PARTY! Get snap happy with this giveaway! This contest is for WPPI peeps only!

BLU IS GIVING AWAY A 17-INCH MACBOOK PRO! We are choosing 5 people who are attending the WPPI! You will receive the famous BLU t-shirt. Wear your tee and take photos with groups of photographers who are attending the WPPI. Take a photograph with someone on our famous list + get double points! The more photographs + famous peeps in your photographs the more likely you will WIN this beauty!

IF YOU WANT TO BE ONE OF THE 5 PEOPLE * EMAIL US A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOU * 210 PIXELS BY 210 PIXELS * AND WHAT DAYS YOU'LL BE IN LAS VEGAS TO BLUDOMAIN@GMAIL.COM

WHOSE THAT GIRL? ERICA VELASCO!!! SHE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!
visionphotographs.com

three things I plan to do in Vegas
Get photos shot by Poser for my new Website!
Learn absolutely anything and everything I can from the best in the industry!
Go to some awesome parties and network, network, network!

speaker/class I hope to attend
I want to see Jasmine Star. I think she's inspiring, electric and amazing! I just want to be in the same room as her and feel the energy I know she has.

someone I hope to bump into
I would love to bump into Mary and Justin Marantz. I think their blog is amazing, I love their photography, and I think they are just genuinely cool people. I feel like I know them and that we would totally be friends in the real world! Haha I know that sounds goofy!

the hottest party
I am going to the Airhorns and Lasers party. I can't wait to go! All of my idols will be in attendance or are sponsoring the party.

in my suitcase
My Canon of course! My new HP Laptop. My favorite black sweater from NY and Co. My favorite new pair of leopard heels. And something hot to wear to all the fun parties! And of course Samy Fat Hairspray!

two products i hope to see
I want to see the new Finao covers as well as Dream Albums and Forbeyon. I am looking into my current album offerings and maybe adding on to them.

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
Ugh such a tough question! There are so many people I love right now. But the HOTTEST photographer right now, I think is Jose Villa. He's had some amazing workshops this year with Jessica Claire (unfortunately couldn't attend) and he even shot her wedding. I think his style is amazing, pure and romantic. And you have to love someone who stays true to the base of photography...film. So I would say this year Jose Villa is on fire! At least in my mind he is =)
www.josevilla.com

WHOSE THAT GUY? CHAD FRANZ!!! HE WILL BE ATTENDING THE WPPI!!!
www.chadfranz.com

three things I plan to do in Vegas
Meet up with old friends that I haven't seen in a while and meet new ones, eat at the Pink Taco (maybe a few times) and maybe get some new ink done!

speaker/class I hope to attend
I really enjoy checking out the booth speakers at the trade show. Usually much smaller crowds and easier to ask questions!

someone I hope to bump into
Hmmmm...how about Elvis? Ok, Tom Jones?

the hottest party
Hopefully Blu's...please have one? Also, the Pictage party should be fun again!

in my suitcase
Some camera stuff, my iPhone extended battery, and maybe some clothes.

two products i hope to see
I'd like to check out Radio Poppers (hopefully, they'll have a booth) and the new Boda Bag...mine is desperately needing replaced!

hottest photographer in my eyes at the moment
I LOVE Bobbi+Mike...their work is beyond beautiful and they're just great people. Also, Jeremy Cowart is just wicked-good!
www.bobbiandmike.com
www.jeremycowart.com

I LOVE BLU SASH, A SUITCASE + A PRETTY FACE ... IS KORINDI READY TO GO TO LAS VEGAS FOR A 3 NIGHT STAY AT THE MGM HOTEL/ROUND TRIP AIRFARE??

KORINDI TOTTEN YOU ARE THE WINNER!!! Congratulations! OUR TEAM VOTED AND YOU WIN!

Thank you to everyone! We had over 720 entries! It's never easy!

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Peace, love and lots of amazing entries! But honestly, all of the entries were fabulous! And that's where our creative fans are most impressive! And, oh yeah, there was NOT one entry that didn't deserve to win this time around!

We hope you enjoy + Happy Holidays! Snow is falling in Colorado just in time for the holidays!

And the winners are ...
BTW we gave away 6 prizes instead of 5 and iPOD Nano winners are also listed!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ASHLEY MADSEN!
www.ashleymadsenphotography.com

RULES: Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!

CONGRATULATIONS TO CYNTHIA SPIVACK
www.cynthiaspivack.com

RULES: FIND a boy * ask him to wear boxers * wrap him in Christmas lights and then turn him on! (the lights on silly!)

CONGRATULATIONS TO MEGAN BAN!
megban.blogspot.com

RULES: FIND a cute dog * wrap the dog in Christmas lights and then turn them on!

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHAINDY!
www.mydesignportraits.com

RULES: Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MAGGIE REID!

RULES: Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!

CONGRATULATIONS TO CORRIE COOPER!
www.clphoto.ca

RULES: The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"

IPOD WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA GARTNER!
www.gartnerphotography.com

RULES: Show us your CHRISTMAS or HOLIDAY card! WINS 8GB iPod Nano!

CONGRATULATIONS ASHLEY MADSEN!
www.ashleymadsenphotography.com

RULES: What 5 things do you wish for Christmas? WINS 8GB iPod Nano!

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRIS PALERMO!

RULES: Hold a sign showing how much you'll spend for Christmas this year + hang an ornament around your neck! WINS 8GB iPod Nano!

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHELSEA VALACH!
www.truereligionphotography.com

RULES: Create a play list of your favorite 10 songs! ! WINS 8GB iPod Nano!
1. Skinny Love - Bon Iver
2. Delicate - Damien Rice
3. I Summon You - Spoon
4. Transantlanticism - Death Cab for Cutie
5. Let Go - Frou Frou
6. River - Sarah McLachlan
7. Sushi - Kyle Andrews
8. Angel - Jack Johnson
9. Diablo Rojo - Rodrigo y Gabriela
10. Melody - Kate Earl

CONGRATULATIONS TO CORY GLASER!

RULES: Let's play White Elephant! WINS 8GB iPod Nano!
Corey stated "In exchange for the iPod Nano, I am willing to give up my Giant Yoda Pez Dispenser! Not only is it 12 inches high, but with each opening, it dispenses a FULL pack of Pez candy and plays the famous Star Wars Theme song!"

CONGRATULATIONS TO MIRANDA QUEENER!

RULES: TAKE A PHOTOGRAPHS OF 5 THINGS IN A LINE * 1. a holiday ornament 2. a Christmas card you have received 3. a wrapped gift 4. a note saying you have been naughty or nice 5. a stocking! WINS 8GB iPod Nano!

CONGRATULATIONS TO HEIDI BENJAMIN!

RULES: Send three photos of yourself in + answer our holiday interview! WINS 8 GB iPod Nano!

www.heidibenjamin.com

My favorite holiday cocktail is: I didn't have a favorite holiday cocktail until yesterday when I tried a poinsettia. Champagne and cranberry juice! Oh my!

How much $$ I spent for Christmas: This year was a little rough but I still managed to spend around $1,500.00. which may or may not include a few things for myself!

My favorite store to shop at this holiday season: Heritage 1984 seemed to take the cake along with H...M as always.

What I wanted for Christmas: the health of myself, family, friends and animals. But, if you want to be materialistic about things, a new pair of ugg boots. ;)

The best gift I bought to give for Christmas: I secretly bought my mother tickets to see Wicked the Broadway play. She is going to be so surprised!

I have been naughty or nice: I will admit, i've been a little naughty but mostly nice.

A tradition I have during the holidays: to get until i have fallen into a food coma around the ones i love the most.



FOLLOW BLUDOMAIN ON TWITTER!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO KATRINA BAILEY!!

RULES: What do you remember about 2009? Name 5 things! WINS 8 GB iPod Nano!

1. Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States.
2. I did NOT get swine flu.
3. Octomom and (John ...) Kate make parenting multiples a new trend.
4. 2 of my best friends got hitched!
5. Michael Jackson, RIP.


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1. BLU had our holiday party over the weekend! It started with our team watching "Up In the Air" starring George Clooney * then off to the oldest bowling alley for "the competition" involving our entire team and tequila shots! Mr. Z landed 2 consecutive wins! Then off to a fancy steakhouse for our team dinner and holiday gift giving party * and back to the "house" for an official slumber party with little sleep!

From left to right: Daniel - Mr. Z - Harald - Mr. Wade - Dan - Patrick



]]> http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=609 http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=609 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:52:00 GMT
CONTEST FOR TODAY, FRIDAY DECEMBER 18TH ANNOUNCED!! You have 12 hours! 4:38 PM to 4:38 AM!

TAKE A PHOTOGRAPHS OF 5 THINGS IN A LINE * 1. a holiday ornament 2. a Christmas card you have received 3. a wrapped gift 4. a note saying you have been naughty or nice 5. a stocking!

The photo MUST be 660 pixels wide * please send it to bludomain@gmail.com


DO NOT FORGET THAT ALL CONTEST ENTRIES ARE DUE SUNDAY BY MIDNIGHT MST!
THE HOLIDAY GAMES BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLU


Each contest is individual, so you can enter one or more of them! So 5 total!
ALL photos are due by December 20th at midnight MST! Please size your images to be 660 pixels wide or 500 pixels high + email those to bludomain@gmail.com! Good luck! PRIZES will be awarded on December 21st at noon!

1. The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"

2. FIND a boy * ask him to wear boxers * wrap him in Christmas lights and then turn him on! (the lights on silly!) OR
FIND a cute dog * wrap the dog in Christmas lights and then turn them on!

3. Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!

4. Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!

5. Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!


ALL WINNERS GET A $200.00 CARD TO NORDSTROM + A $200.00 CARD TO TARGET + AND A $100.00 CARD TO ANTROPOLOGIE + ONE FREE BLU WEBSITE WITH HOSTING FOR ONE YEAR!

Finally, a site at BLU that is ONLY for retail clients! Who needs Maxie? She is perfect for anyone that has something to SELL! ONLY $100.00 (doesn't include hosting fees)

VIEW MAXIE HERE!

FEATURES:
6 text section
6 galleries
contact page
4 link splash page
2 external links
unlimited jukebox (can be placed on top or bottom)
uploadable background (can now be a transparent png file)
site can be set to scale with browser or to a constant size
maximum size of the images is controllable
optional twitter, facebook and etsy.com links
improved shopping cart functionality
shopping cart features:
pricing options per gallery and per image (retail-friendly)
shopping cart order details are now saved if cart is exited
shopping cart in all galleries
optional color shifting per image/section
new and improved video bulk uploader
option to move the logo to the right, center or left side of the interface

links
improved shopping cart functionality
shopping cart features:
pricing options per gallery and per image (retail-friendly)
shopping cart order details are now saved if cart is exited
shopping cart available in all galleries
optional color shifting per image/section
new and improved video bulk uploader
option to move the logo to the right, center or left side of the interface

shopping cart enhancements:
each item can now be deleted directly from shopping cart
3 options for shipping
- you can use one global shipping cost for all items
- you can use calculated shipping per ounce. ounces must be entered for each item you are selling.
- you can use shipping that you set up through your paypal account.

]]> http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=608 http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=608 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:04:00 GMT NEW CONTEST! STARTING NOW - DECEMBER 14TH 2009! READ THE LAST POST TO SEE WHAT YOU WILL WIN!

SEND ME YOUR LATEST MUSIC PLAY LIST! THE PLAY LIST MUST CONTAIN 10 SONGS + ARTISTS! Send it to bludomain@gmail.com with 3 photographs of you that are 210 by 210 pixels each! Send to bludomain@gmail.com

CONTEST STARTS NOW 1:29 PM TO 1:29 AM! GO ......


TWO BLOG WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Each winner wins an 8 GB iPOD NANO!

1. CONGRATULATIONS TO ASHLEY MADSEN, the winner of the "5 things I want for Christmas!" The entries were delightful and for this contest we simply randomly drew a number and that is how the winner was selected!

ASHLEY MADSEN'S CHRISTMAS LIST!
Milo Sofa from Anthropologie
Print from Stellagirl on Etsy
Small LiteDome kit with Swivel and stand
Jersey Lomellina retro bandeau tank from JCREW
Colossal Cables Throw From Anthropologie

2. CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRIS PALERMO, the winner of our "Hold a sign showing how much you'll spend for Christmas this year + hang an ornament around your neck!" BLU discovered that despite the economy people are still in the giving mood! Love the holidays! Thank you to everyone who entered!

]]> http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=607 http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=607 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:26:00 GMT NEW ONE DAY CONTEST STARTING NOW! 12 HOUR CONTEST!
11 AM to 11 PM MST! Read below to see what you will win! Send your entry to bludomain@gmail.com!

What is your budget for CHRISTMAS? HOLD A SIGN WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PLAN TO SPEND! APPROXIMATELY! PLEASE DO NOT PHOTO SHOP YOUR SIGN IN YOU'LL BE DISQUALIFIED! YOU MUST BE IN PHOTO! AND hang an ornament around your NECK! GO .......

* WINNER OF THE iPOD For our DECEMBER 9th contest to be announced tonight!

WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Show us your CHRISTMAS or HOLIDAY card and WIN an 8GB iPOD if we pick YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS to Melissa Gartner!
www.gartnerphotography.com

VIEW OUR LATEST WEBSITE LAUNCH HERE!!

THE HOLIDAY GAMES BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLU

ALL photos are due by December 20th at midnight MST! Please size your images to be 660 pixels wide or 500 pixels high + email those to bludomain@gmail.com! Good luck! PRIZES will be awarded on December 21st at noon!

1. The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"

2. FIND a boy * ask him to wear boxers * wrap him in Christmas lights and then turn him on! (the lights on silly!) OR
FIND a cute dog * wrap the dog in Christmas lights and then turn them on!

3. Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!

4. Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!

5. Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!


ALL WINNERS GET A $200.00 CARD TO NORDSTROM + A $200.00 CARD TO TARGET + AND A $100.00 CARD TO ANTROPOLOGIE + ONE FREE BLU WEBSITE WITH HOSTING FOR ONE YEAR!

CHECK THE BLOG on the given days above OF DECEMBER! FOR A FUN ASSIGNMENT! The entry we love wins a 8GB iPod Nano by the end of the day! Contest runs for 12 hours on the given days above!

The IT BLU website parade begins with an introduction to some of our favorite newly launched websites of the day!
www.aftonalmaraz.com
www.jqsirls.com
www.o-scar.com
www.rsastory.com

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!

NEWS FOR THE DAY!
Barbara Walters Most Fascinating Person 2009 is .... First Lady Michelle Obama!
GOOGLE launches
www.vevo.com

]]> http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=606 http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=606 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:02:00 GMT
* Your weekly dose of UGG joy! A perfect gift for men! The new charcoal color is to die for!
UGG Australia 'Ascot' Slipper

* Check out the lastest in speaker system happiness!
WRAP ME IN A GIFT BAG!!

* A Juicy Couture bubblegum machine for your bubble gum stash!
SOMEONE NEEDS A SUGAR HIGH!

* Express her individuality with eau de toilette sprays from the Harajuku Lovers Snow Bunnies Collection!
OH SO CUTE AND FUN FOR YOUNG GIRLS!!

* Yes, today is a significant day in history! It's my birthday! What you should know about me , according to
www.astrology-online.com
I am 'The Archer', a Sagittarian!

I have a positive outlook on life, I am full of enterprise, energy, versatility, and adventurousness! I am optimistic and freedom-loving, intellectual and philosophical!

* How many matches will it take to light all my candles?
www.fivestripes.com

* Our favorite camera brand gets a new point and shoot- and lots of groupies.
TOP 2 BEST POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

* Chic in the snow this winter!
www.nutcasehelmets.com

FLIP OFF THE TOPS OF THESE TOASTY MITTENS!

VIEW OUR LATEST WEBSITE LAUNCH HERE!!

THE HOLIDAY GAMES BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLU

ALL photos are due by December 20th at midnight MST! Please size your images to be 660 pixels wide or 500 pixels high + email those to bludomain@gmail.com! Good luck! PRIZES will be awarded on December 21st at noon!

1. The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"

2. FIND a boy * ask him to wear boxers * wrap him in Christmas lights and then turn him on! (the lights on silly!) OR
FIND a cute dog * wrap the dog in Christmas lights and then turn them on!

3. Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!

4. Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!

5. Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!


ALL WINNERS GET A $200.00 CARD TO NORDSTROM + A $200.00 CARD TO TARGET + AND A $100.00 CARD TO ANTROPOLOGIE + ONE FREE BLU WEBSITE WITH HOSTING FOR ONE YEAR!

CHECK THE BLOG on the given days above OF DECEMBER! FOR A FUN ASSIGNMENT! The entry we love wins a 8GB iPod Nano by the end of the day! Contest runs for 12 hours on the given days above!

ONE DAY ONLY CONTEST! RUNS FROM 1:12 PM TO 1:12 AM TODAY, DECEMBER 9TH!

NEW assignment for WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9th! ENTRY DUE BY 1AM MST. Read details below to see what you WIN if we LOVE your entry!

SEND US 5 THINGS YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IN AN EMAIL WITH NAMES OF EACH ITEM AND A JPEG OF EACH ITEM and one PHOTO of you! Send to bludomain@gmail.com! ALL images should be 125 by 125 pixels.

* Winner has been picked for the contest on December 8th we will announce the winner tonight!

]]> http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=604 http://bludomain.com/blog.cfm?postID=604 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:36:00 GMT NEW POST UPDATED ON DECEMBER 2ND!

VIEW OUR LATEST WEBSITE LAUNCH HERE!!

THE HOLIDAY GAMES BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLU

ALL photos are due by December 20th at midnight MST! Please size your images to be 660 pixels wide or 500 pixels high + email those to bludomain@gmail.com! Good luck! PRIZES will be awarded on December 21st at noon!

1. The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"

2. FIND a boy * ask him to wear boxers * wrap him in Christmas lights and then turn him on! (the lights on silly!) OR
FIND a cute dog * wrap the dog in Christmas lights and then turn them on!

3. Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!

4. Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!

5. Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!


ALL WINNERS GET A $200.00 CARD TO NORDSTROM + A $200.00 CARD TO TARGET + AND A $100.00 CARD TO ANTROPOLOGIE + ONE FREE BLU WEBSITE WITH HOSTING FOR ONE YEAR!

CHECK THE BLOG AT 6 AM MST ON THE ABOVE DAYS OF DECEMBER! FOR A FUN ASSIGNMENT! The entry we love wins a 8GB iPod Nano by the end of the day! Contest runs from 6 AM to 6 PM MST on the given days above!

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!

* Holiday CD's that will get you through the holiday season! Need an early holiday gift?
CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART - BOB DYLAN!
IF ON A WINTER'S NIGHT- STING!
GOLD AND GREEN - SUGARLAND!

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