Show Us Your Life- Beauty Tips and Products

Since I am still in the off season for weddings and such I decided to join the blog world in these "Show Us Your Life" topics until I get back to business...which will be very soon!

This weeks topic is Beauty Tips & Products. So the way this works is there are various topics every week or month I think and you basically blog about your likes on the topic at hand. I guess this will let you know a little more about your favorite photographer! ;)

I am a beauty product junky! I am not dedicated to any ONE line because I think several companies have something good to offer. Of course it has taken a lot of trial and error and I still like experimenting with new products.

So here is my list of favorites:

Skincare: Mary Kay's Timewise line
(non greasy & not thick at all)
Face Primer: Smashbox
(helps smooth out imperfections, very velvety)
Foundation & Powder: Clinique
Eye Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion
(keeps your eyeshadow on all day and prevents it from creasing)
Eyeshadows: Clinique, MAC, Kat Von D, Ulta
Eyeliner: Clinique's liquid eyeliner
Eyebrows: MAC
(I had a MAC specialist teach me how to apply it so it's not overdone)
Mascara: Christian Dior
(pricey, but the BEST mascara hands down)
Blush: Mary Kay
Lips: Maybelline, Clinique, Estee Lauder


And of course to apply the foundation, eye shadows, and blush it is ALL about the brushes. It took me a while to convert over and to understand the importance...but again, after trial and error I got the swing of it! And I learned that those cheap .99 cent brushes won't cut it!

I also go to YouTube a lot to look for tutorials on how to apply make-up and to get tips! It has really helped out alot!

So that's just a little tidbit about my love beauty products! Is there anything that you really like or recommend?

Changes!

Hi all! I am back from Florida! We had a great time celebrating Keith's 30th Birthday! We had 10 wonderful friends come stay with us for the weekend in Orlando. My fabulous in-laws got us a huge 3 bedroom condo that had 2 additional pull out sofas so no one was on the floor! We had so much fun at City Walk, NBA City, Margaritaville, Planet Hollywood, the outlet mall, and just hanging out.

But now it's back to business! My website host recently added an amazing new feature that is going to combine slideshows and client proofing. I have been working on getting it ready. The only problem is I have to upload each slideshow all over again which is going to take some time.

If you go to my website you will see a new option called CLIENT VIEWING. I don't have any slideshows uploaded yet but you can go ahead and take a look at it. I love that I can now have the slideshows categorized into Engagement Sessions, Weddings, & Portraits!

I think you all will love it because you can now view it in full screen, add more than one song for those long slideshows, and upload it right to Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc! I am so excited and hope to have some slideshows moved over this week!

For now I will leave the Slideshow option there until I get them moved over, but eventually it will no longer be available. You will just go straight to client viewing to see the slideshows!

Wedding Season

My 2010 wedding season is starting to shape up. I've been busy working on adding new albums, finishing some orders, and working on some advertising.

I have 2 engagement sessions and a wedding scheduled for February that I am excited about!

February 1st will be Keith's 30th birthday and we'll be celebrating in Orlando. We're leaving Thursday and will be back either Monday or Tuesday. I am really looking forward to the trip because we have a group of about 10 friends going.

We also signed up for Disney's Give a Day, Get a Day volunteer program but they are having network issues so it looks like we won't get our passes by this weekend. But that's ok we will still have plenty to do! I'll take plenty of pics and be back to blog next week!

SALE!

For all those who have reached their 1 year anniversary...

We are having a 30% off print and album sale!

Please let me know if you would like to place an order!

Please go to www.mpcphotography.com and click on ONLINE ORDERING and then go to products to view our albums. For prices on prints please go to www.mpcphotography.com.

If you or your family would like to take advantage of online ordering, please send me an email and I can upload your images to an online gallery for 1 week.

Have a great weekend!

Changes in 2010

I hope everyone had a great weekend! As you know our prices went up as of January 15th. We are still allowing brides to build their own package but there are some additional changes I wanted to share.

FIRST
Our prices are now as follows:
SIMPLE: Wedding & Reception Coverage - $1500
MOST POPULAR: Engagement or Bridal Session, and Wedding, & Reception- $1750
COMPLETE: Engagement Session, Bridal Session, and Wedding & Reception- $2000

Each still includes the CD (and post-production of images), full day coverage, two photographers, $100 print credit or proof portfolio, and your online slideshow.

SECOND
Albums can ONLY be purchased & paid for AFTER the wedding.

THIRD
We are introducing two new album styles to the lineup! I am still working out the details such as pricing and samples but I can't wait to share them with you all!

Here is a sneak peek at one of the new albums...
it's called the Mosaic because of the two tones!

Will You Donate?

I am sure you all are aware of the devastation in Haiti right now. Their country is suffering and need our help.


I ask that you please donate $10 to the Red Cross by texting "Haiti" to 90999. The charge will show up on your next cell phone bill.

Please also visit Kelly's Korner Blog, and leave a comment if you have donated. Kelly is a fabulous blogger who has announced that she will donate $1 (up to $1000) for each comment left from those who have donated.

Kay {Family Portraits}

Family Portraits are often taken for granted. People always think there will be another time, they need to lose more weight, they need a cuter outfit , etc. But these things really shouldn't matter. Once the kids are off to college or the job demands kick in, it's hard to schedule that time together for something small like family portraits.

For a few months Kay & I tried to schedule a portrait session around her daughter's college schedule. She really wanted to have portraits done with her two loves: her daughter and her dog. She kept saying " I just want one good picture", as she realized her daughter was growing up and wasn't at home anymore and her dog was much older than the young puppy he once was.

Portraits freeze that moment in time forever. So what are you waiting for?



Click HERE for slideshow.
*slideshows expire in 60 days*

Happy Anniversary Melissa & Michael!

Happy 1st Anniversary!



I hope you have many more!

Rate Increase as of January 15th!

There will be a price increases effective January 15, 2010.

If you would like to lock in our 2009 rates, we must receive a signed contract and your retainer fee by this Friday. Please email us to schedule an appointment.

Promo from Kimberly Nelson Floral Designs

Great news for you brides still looking for a florist...

Be sure to stop by the booth of Kimberly Nelson Floral Designs if you are attending the bridal show this Sunday! She is doing a drawing for $500 towards your wedding flowers! Kim is an awesome florist and you will be very pleased with her work!

We will NOT be at the show this Sunday! So I don't have the details on where it will be or the times. If anyone knows, please post the details in a comment!