{alabama}

So I'm home. It feels good to be home. I had a good time visiting friends and taking photos for them. I have made the official decision that there are too many bugs - I couldn't stand outside for more than 10s without at least 5 landing on me - and that I will probably never move there. It is indeed a beautiful state, what I got to see, but so is Florida and surprisingly, there are fewer bugs.

Alas, here are a few photos from my trip. :)

♥ Elly ♥

{updates}

I have mostly enjoyed the month and especially this last weekend when Keny and April finally had their baby! Legend Prophecy Craig Taylor was born on July 17, 2010 at 1:26pm (only one minute before my prediction!) weighing 5lbs and 11oz. He was 18in long and hungry immediately after he was cleaned off. I'll put a photo of him at the bottom - though many babies are not so cute, he is definitely an adorable one.

Friday I will be leaving for a few photo shoots in Alabama over the weekend! Mostly to visit a long lost friend but also for the photo opportunities. I'm excited because Alabama is one state I have not been to. I've been through it and flown over it, I just haven't ever stopped there for anything.

That knocks... 16 states off my list. I've only got 34 to go! I'm still at only 6 countries though, I've got a lot to go until I've seen them all - 189 to be more exact! Ah, even traveling across the state brings me joy and makes me anxious to get out of America and see more of the world. I've got a decent honeymoon planned though and that'll cover another 6 countries - though there's no set date for that trip yet.

Wow - I am very good at finding myself distracted based simply on a plan to travel one state to the north. I need constant change, though, I'm happiest when everything is different all the time. Which is why I am so glad everything is going so well for me right now! Different people, different locations, different everything. And thankfully, exam week has almost ended for me and I have a month of rest before my new classes begin. Enjoy the last bit of July you have - man, 2010 is flying right by!

Legend Prophecy Craig Taylor at about 10 minutes young. ♥

♥ Elly B ♥

{busy, busy}

So very! Tomorrow morning, a good friend is going to be induced and I feel so lucky to be allowed to be there! There will be plenty of newborn photos and family photos from tomorrow. It makes me want a baby that much more; though I can wait for my turn to come.

August is filling up nicely in terms of photo shoots, I've already got two dates set and I've got two others we simply haven't chosen a date for. I won't be able to book much in October with Howl-O-Scream and school all month, but hopefully that'll simply boost business for the end of the year.

I'm considering making myself a new fan page on Facebook to avoid the stealing of my photos. Wrong as it may be, it doesn't stop some people from stooping so low. I just need to come up with a logo/signature I really like. Again, this poses a slight problem because I am so very picky. However, for once, I got over my pickiness and I finally got business cards - they just came in today! I love them! Mostly because I used one of my own photos as a background, but hey. When my parents get back from vacation, we're going to make me some pens, calendars, magnets and a few shirts. I will be advertising all over at this rate!

Anyhow, I hope you are all having a wonderful week!
♥ Elly B ♥

{photo opportunities}

So I just had a meeting with some clients today and... drumroll... they hired me for their wedding!! They're getting married on October 30th! They're having a themed wedding - Renaissance theme - so it's going to be a lot of fun and an awesome experience! We're doing the engagement shoot August 1st so that's when it'll be "legally official" when we sign the contract. They also requested the canvas photo with much enthusiasm so I expect that'll be a popular addition to my wedding package.

Speaking of October... I just had my Howl-O-Scream audition yesterday and I got a roll! Of course I did, they loved me last year! Anyhow, I'll be in Death Row Vengeance this year - it was my second favorite house since I was able to try out so many of them last year. Too bad Toys won't have me this year... ah, well.

I also have a couples shoot and a regular modeling shoot in early August though we haven't set dates for either yet. Then all those maternity shoots and then Krystal and Brad's Wedding in March. I'm so excited this is working out so well! And I'll be taking photos for my Dad for his new website soon. It'll be exciting to see how my Dad really works every day, climbing trees and warding off bugs and so on...

Anyhow, that's all that's new for now, of great importance, at least. I should be getting my business cards very soon and the transfer of my domain name should be complete within a few days too. Then I'm getting shirts and pens and magnets made because I'm just that awesome! I hope everyone is having a wonderful and productive July just like I am!! :)

♥ Elly B ♥

{photography}

I decided to begin a separate blog for my photography - the other was getting too personal. I've got a lot going on and I'm very excited for all the upcoming shoots and client meetings. I've got tons of planning to do so I can show these clients how fantastic their shoots will turn out if they choose me. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

♥ Elly B ♥