ProPhoto Blog Theme

I get asked at least a few times a week about my blog and who designed it and how it’s run.  Now I could into to this long dissertation about Wordpress on a Linux server and custom CSS and PHP code but usually 99% of the time I proudly tell them that the good folks over at ProPhoto Blogs designed the theme and appearance options and the people at Wordpress designed the actual backend administration area.

I been using ProPhoto Blogs since version 1 and Wordpress since version 1.5 (of something close to that).  It’s the most stable, most flexible, most user-friendly system around.

So if you’re looking for a custom blog or blogsite, head on over to ProPhoto Blogs and get yourself a custom theme for Wordpress.  Use code LAWKEN334 during checkout to receive $10 off your purchase.  Below is an overview of the theme ProPhoto offers.  They even offer a 110% money back guarantee.  Check it out!

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The Apple iPad

I’ll admit it. I am an Apple addict. I have an iMac, a MacBook, an iPhone, a sweet new Apple Magic Mouse, the sleek wired and wireless Apple keyboards and my kids both have iPod nanos. I love how they all work together. I love the smooth and modern look of everything.

Well today, Apple announced it’s next BIG thing. Their big spin on everything was that they wanted something to bridge the gap between the smartphone category (iPhone) and the laptop/desktop category (iMacs & MacBooks). The answer was the iPad (I don’t know if I care for the name to much). It’s such a revolutionary device/computer.

I’ve already begun to list things I want to use these for in my business as well as a personal life.  A few things for the business are of course my entire portfolio for potential clients to view, a custom-designed price guide for them to look over.  Then once they’ve decided on a wedding package, I can just open the wedding photography contract with the Pages app and draw up their contract on the spot and e-mail to them to print, sign and return.  I could even take it one step further and take them right to my website and have them pay for their deposit.

This is just make everything so much easier, user-friendly and efficient.  The iPad was announced today, but won’t be shipping until probably April 1, 2010.

You can click here to watch the keynote Steve Jobs gave and learn all about the iPad.

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Georgia Bridal Show 2010

Well, I’m finally feeling better and I have about 894 things on my to-do list, but first I wanted to show off my booth from this past Sunday’s bridal show at the Bell Auditorium.  This was my first bridal show and I really didn’t show what to expect.  I took the advice of fellow photographer, Dale Benfield, and went all out.  The room was built as a room and invite potential clients in “the room” to chat about their wedding.  The biggest and most important piece, I my mind was the couch.  Everyone loved it.  It gave them the opportunity to sit down, rest their feet, take their time looking at albums and talk longer about their wedding.

All and all it was a great day.  Many thanks go out to my mom, my sister Amanda (who getting married in February), Ryan, Kyle and Joe.  Without your help, there’s no way I could have done this.  Here’s a few photos of the booth, which stayed packed all day.

If you missed me at this past Sunday’s bridal show, I’ll be at the Creme de la Cream bridal show this Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm at the Peter Knox Conference Center in Olde Town Augusta.

Vintage WWII Style Engagement Session – Augusta Photographer

If you missed Part One of Amanda and Steve’s Engagement Session, click here.

This is Part Two of their session.  This is the Vintage WWII themed part.  Both, Amanda and Steve, are part of our armed forces.  I can’t begin to thank them for playing a part of protecting our country and our freedom.  Thanks again.

Enjoy!!

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