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forbeyon . photographer of the month

07.22.10 ~ Updates, Press & Publication, Photographers ~ posted by Millie

Hello everyone! I've been slammed... I'm traveling and I'm in the middle of trying to get another wedding on the blog here for you before I head out again for family vacation.

In the meantime I thought I would share some fun news with you. I was selected as Forbeyon's Photographer of the Month and it's all on their blog complete with an interview. Check it out if you've got a little time!

I'm also super excited that Forbeyon will be sponsoring Love Affair Workshop this year and we'll be having it right in their hometown of Dallas, Texas!






TruthBooth

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from new york to your market + win a webinar seat

07.19.10 ~ Updates, Photographers ~ posted by Millie

Brent, Amanda, and I just got back from a trip to New York City, and we had blast! We stayed in the Hudson Hotel just off of Central Park. We caught two Broadway shows, shopped ‘til we dropped, ate amazing New York pizza, and rode the Staten Island Ferry. We also got to stop by The Knot headquarters to meet the team that we work with on a regular basis—it was one of the highlights of our trip! More on our New York City trip soon…

(below is a shot of us with the fabulous Rebecca from The Knot headquarters in NY)


According to the Nielson Report, the average American is exposed to 1600 marketing messages per day. In Manhattan, particularly Times Square, it must be 16,000! Whether it’s the billboards, the televisions in the back of the taxi cabs, or the guys on the streets handing out flyers, Times Square is a marketing message overload!

As a business owners, Charlene (who lived in New York City for years) and I can really appreciate the efforts and the creativity that those companies take to get noticed in the middle of all of that mayhem. It takes a crafty approach to successfully and economically market your business in a way that makes sure you get noticed. That’s why tomorrow, we’re going to share some of our best marketing strategies and favorite examples, including a few direct from New York!


Join us at 1pm EST (tomorrow, Tuesday) for our Marketing: In a Nutshell webinar. We’ll give you lots of smart marketing strategies that we’ve condensed into a fast-paced, hard-hitting, one-hour webinar.

Topics will include:

The top 5 secrets to becoming a marketing powerhouse

19 examples of genius low-cost marketing promotions that worked for small businesses

Tips on how to write effective newsletters and blog posts that actually make people read, respond, and buy

Great ideas on how to make social media work for you 

The 7 crucial things you should be doing to keep the marketing ball rolling

And, additional resources to motivate and inspire you to have fun!

Can’t join us tomorrow? No problem! We can send you a complete audiovisual recording (with .pdf resource attachments) available for download. You can learn our favorite marketing strategies whenever it’s convenient for you. REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE.

Want to win a free Marketing: In a Nutshell Webinar? It's easy... just tweet, facebook or blog the below phrase.

"I want to win a spot in the Marketing: In a Nutshell webinar tomorrow from @nutshellwebinar - http://www.inanutshellwebinar.com/?p=25"

then come back to this blog and comment with a link to your facebook, twitter or blog where the phrase was posted.

Also, remember that the recording from our Branding: In a Nutshell webinar is now available for purchase. You can purchase it by clicking here.

For reviews from our Branding webinar,



loktah

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beta radio . it's a way of life

06.28.10 ~ Updates, Commercial ~ posted by Millie

Earlier this year Amanda and I (Millie) had the fun job of shooting all of the promo photos for Beta Radio. You might have heard me talk about this band before on twitter or facebook. It's the venture of my brother, Brent (the bearded guy), and his best friend, Ben. They set out over a year ago to make a great CD and they nailed it. This is the kind of music that makes the world a happier place and keeps you singing along.

You might describe their style as, indie-folk or americana, I just describe it as home grown music that puts a thump in my step and brings a smile to my face. It's the real deal. Two guys with a passion, making a little something to help the world go round. Music is their passion and seeing this CD come together and be mastered so brilliantly has inspires me in my own art. I love hearing the violin, banjo, mandolin and even the glockenspiel.

I don't expect you to just believe what I say... get a little taste of their music for yourself below, you can even download Brother Sister for free by following the link or purchase the whole album on iTunes!

<a href="http://betaradio.bandcamp.com/track/either-way">Either Way by Beta Radio</a>


<a href="http://betaradio.bandcamp.com/track/brother-sister">Brother Sister by Beta Radio</a>


Here's a peek of the CD art which Amanda and I (Millie) shot and Brent designed. I really love how the entire CD came together... it's got a feel that really aligns with the style of their music.





A few more shots we rattled off while at Orton Plantation that beautiful day!









and a few shots Brent & Amanda rattled off when their first shipment of albums arrived!



If you just have to get a little more information on this band or you just want to stay up to date on their latest venture here are some ways you can keep in touch and get updates, concert schedules, etc.

Beta Radio on twitter, facebook and of course their website!

Thanks for creating such a great album guys... in my book, your number one!




Blackbird Blue

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farren + kevin . truthbooth . wilmington, nc

06.23.10 ~ Updates ~ posted by Millie

When Millie told me (Lindsey) I would be responsible for shooting Farren + Kevin's Truthbooth, I was over-the-top excited! Over the last few months leading up to the wedding, I had overheard a few bits & pieces about the beautiful details that would be going into this wedding...and I could not WAIT to see it all come together. We wanted to make the booth really reflect Farren's sweet personality, as well as tie into the feel of her wedding, so we added a lot of fun, vintage touches to the booth such as cameras, wooden moustaches, fabric letters, and old books!

This wedding was gorgeous, laid back, and one of the most beautiful evenings I have ever spent at Airlie Gardens. All of Farren + Kevin's friends and guests were so fun to work with, and I'm so glad I got to be apart!

And check out the adorable "S-M-I-L-E" banner Jennifer from Salt Harbor made for the booth...
























I had such a great time with everyone! Cheers to Farren + Kevin and stay tuned for the wedding, it's coming soon!



Lauren UNO

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wanna have lunch with me tomorrow?

06.21.10 ~ Updates, Photographers ~ posted by Millie

This is your brain:


This is your brain on branding:


Yesterday, I made a big mistake. I went to Costco when I was starving. I actually went in to buy a hard drive for one of our computers. But our fridge was empty, and I thought: "Here's a great opportunity to multi-task. I'll just knock out a little grocery shopping while I'm in here." I grabbed one of those giant, oversized carts and the next thing you know, it was full of salad, avocados, frozen pizzas (that a rep was sampling), soft drinks, strawberries, peaches, Duracell batteries, taquitos and the biggest tub of Daisy sour cream you've ever seen! It was definitely a case of my brain on branding.

Hungry for more information on how to brand and market your business? Despite all of that food in my fridge, I'm not serving taquitos for lunch tomorrow (Tuesday). Instead, Charlene and I will be dishing out a hearty helping of ideas, tips, resources, and strategies in the first of our webinar series:

Branding: In a Nutshell.

Join us tomorrow at 1pm EDT. The "branding brain" is just the first of more than 50 slides that will help us present everything you need to know about branding in a nutshell. And, we've lost count of the tips, ideas, and resources we will pack into this sixty minute branding feast. We've still got room for you; just follow this link to register and pay for your spot at our branding round table.

What do you need to bring? Just a big appetite for great branding ideas.

I realized after my shopping spree that I had forgotten the salsa. Looks like there might be another trip to Costco in the near future....

P.S. You can visit the In a Nutshell webinar blog for an updated calendar for the entire webinar series and more information about each of the presentations we will give.




The Balcony

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