Sherman’s Trail Yard Sale

Between Atlanta and Savannah,
find small town treasures, antiques,
and gifts for sale…

May 7th and 8th (Mother’s Day Weekend)

There’s only 79 days to make plans! Whether you plan to be a vendor (and sell your stuff) or a buyer (and buy other people’s stuff) there’s no time to loose!

Go to www.shermanstrailyardsale.com and find out who the contact person in your area is…and contact them!

It’s going to be a lot of fun. And a great way to spend the day with your mom!

I am the contact person in Davisboro, GA. McNeely Garden Studios will be the ‘go-to-spot’. For info : call Laura @ 478.348.6579 or mcneelystudios@pineland.net

For the Love of PHOTOGRAPHY

You are INVITED!

Come join us at camera club! Enjoy your camera more…

The Jefferson County Art Guild Photography Club will meet Sunday, Feb 27, 2011 @ 2pm at the The Fire House Gallery. Laura McNeely, Richard, Denise and Robert will be presenting the 2nd of a 3 part series, ‘Capture~Storage~Create!’ which is geared toward new digital photography enthusiasts.

For more info : 478.348.6579 or mcneelystudios@pineland.net

Always welcoming new members!

Photo Contest Awards Reception

February 26th at 7 pm at MGS!

Take a virtual tour of the photographic talent exhibited in our year long photo contest. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/collections/72157623651702208/

Then, come SEE it in person! Feb 26, 2011 at McNeely Garden Studios, Davisboro, GA at 7 pm. Over 250 entries have been printed and matted. They will be on display as all of our winners are awarded their ribbons and ALL contestants will be able to take their matted print home as a ‘thank you’ for participating!

For info : mcneelystudios@pineland.net

478.348.6579                       See you there!

MGS 2010 Fall and Christmas Memories Photo Contest Judges

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/collections/72157623651702208/ go on a virtual tour of our entries and judges!

As the final segment of our year long photo contest is being judged, let us take this opportunity to introduce you to the judges.

 

George Lepp

George Lepp is one of North America’s best-known contemporary outdoor and nature photographers and a leader in the field of digital imaging, Lepp is the author of many books and the field editor of both Digital Photo and Outdoor Photographer magazine, where his “Tech Tips” column is widely read. His work is extensively published and exhibited, and his stock photography is represented by Getty Images, Corbis, and Photo Researchers. Lepp is one of the first members of Canon USA’s Explorers of Light and Printmasters programs, featuring the industry’s most influential photographers. Lepp has presented hundreds of lectures and led workshops all over the world. A founding board member of NANPA, Lepp has won many awards for his work, including the Photographic Society of America’s prestigious Progress Award. First trained in wildlife and wildlands management, Lepp later earned a BA and an honorary MSc from Brooks Institute of Photography. George and his wife Kathryn have just released a new book, Wildlife Photography: Stories from the Field, published by Lark Books (Sterling). George lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado and can be contacted through his web site, www.GeorgeLepp.com.

Angela Carson

Angela Carson has been creating fine portraiture, with a specialized clientele of families and children, for over twenty years. Angela's award-winning images reveal her creative style blended with her special "human touch." Toss in a seemingly limitless energy level, adoration for children, and her contagious personality and it's easy to discover why Angela's clients keep coming back.

Angela began photographing weddings 25 years ago, while learning portrait photography in her "spare time." At the ripe old age of 25, Angela's opened her first studio. It was small, but it was a start. Within the first year of opening her studio, Angela's client base went from predominantly photographing weddings to almost exclusively photographing children. Angela quickly realized a natural tie in with children's photography is family portraiture. In the past few years Angela has also become a seasoned High School Senior Photographer as many of her past clients have children that are growing up and graduating high school.

Angela’s studio is in Northville, Michigan. Her studio is located in a 110-year-old Victorian home in downtown Northville. Angela photographs 125 custom portrait sessions of families, children and high school seniors, annually. Her innovative and unique portrait styles have made Angela Carson Photography a leading studio specializing in custom designed wall portraiture in the Detroit metropolitan area.

Angela is a frequent lecturer to numerous professional photographic organizations, including The Professional Photographers of America National Conventions; PPA’s Marketing and Management Conventions, The Chicks that Click Conference, Wedding and Portrait Photographers International conventions, and numerous State and local PPA affiliates. She has had numerous photographs and articles published in The Rangefinder and The Professional Photographer magazines. Angela has also had several photographs selected for inclusion in the Professional Photographers of America's prestigious traveling Loan Collection.

Marc Evans

Known as ‘Clearlight’, Marc lives in California. We are waiting for his bio. I would not even attempt to list his accomplishments and contributions to photography, so stay tuned for HIS words!

THANK YOU to our judges for their precious time and coveted expertise. It has been a privilege working with you all.

Meet the Summer Judges

Here at McNeely Garden Studios in Davisboro, we have been hosting a year long photo contest. The Awards Reception will be on Feb 26, 2011 at 7. To see a virtual tour of our entries and judges, please visit : http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/collections/72157623651702208/

A great big ‘THANK YOU’ to our judges for their time and expertise!

Bambi Cantrell

Bambi Cantrell Biography
World renowned wedding and portrait photographer, Bambi Cantrell, is one of the most decorated and
celebrated professional photographers of our time. After 25 years of photographing some of the most exquisite
and breathtaking wedding and portrait images from around the world, three best selling books entitled “The Art
of Wedding Photography,” “The Art of Digital Wedding Photography,” and “The Art of People Photography,” and
countless awards and accolades, Bambi Cantrell is virtually a household name.
Awards:
• Recipient of the prestigious “Golden Eye” award in 2008 from the Russian Federation of Professional
Photographers.
• One of the “10 Best Wedding Photographers in the World” said American Photo Magazine in 2007.
• First woman inducted into Microsoft’s elite “Icon of Imaging” program in 2006.
• Winner of the United Nations “International Leadership” award in 2003
• Honored by Wedding and Portrait Photographers International in 2001 with a “Lifetime Achievement”
award.
Workshops/Conventions/Schools:
Bambi is highly regarded in the photographic industry as the foremost expert on lighting and posing and spends a
great deal of her time educating photographers from around the world on her unique style and techniques that
have brought her fame and success. She is a member of both WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers
International) and PPA (Professional Photographers of America), and is sponsored by some of the industry’s
leading manufacturers of photographic equipment including Epson, Microsoft and Nik Software.
Bambi Cantrell is a guest speaker at dozens of workshops and conventions around the world every year including
the annual WPPI Convention and Trade Show where for the last 10 years, 1500+ photographers have come to see
her speak. She has also been a print and album judge at the annual WPPI Print Competition, chairing the Album
competition in 2005 and 2006, and then in 2009 and 2010, Bambi was the Chairman for the Wedding print
competition. In 2006 Bambi traveled to Japan for a 4 city photography convention sponsored and hosted by
Asukabook, which saw over 3,000 professional photographers in attendance. In 2007 she spoke at the Russian
Federation of Professional Photographers convention to over 2,500 attendees. She was also a guest speaker for
the Professional Photographers of Australia in 2003 and at the PhotoPlus Expo in New York City for the last 4
years.
Bambi is a guest lecturer at a number of photography schools around the country including the Center for Digital
Imaging at Boston University in 2009, the Julia Dean School in Venice, California where she spoke in both 2007
and 2009, the Microsoft Summit in 2006 and the Santa Fe Workshops in 2000 and 2001. She has also been asked
to speak at the prestigious Brooks School of Photography sometime later this year.
Bambi Cantrell also hosts a number of her own workshops every year, typically offering at least 1 workshop per
quarter to a limited number of attendees. Photographers from around the world will travel thousands of miles to
take part in one of Bambi’s workshops where they will typically pay upwards of $1,500 to attend. These
workshops usually sell out within weeks of the announcement.

Jay Fletcher

 

Jay Fletcher Internationally known photographic artist, Jay Fletcher, remains a steadfast and loyal native son of Atlanta, Georgia. While often invited to teach other professional photographers around the country, Jay remains a portrait artist at his core. His unique style and unrivaled eye for tone and texture raise the level of his work to that of a true art form.

As well as being one of the leading black and white portraiture artists in the country, Jay has also established his reputation as one of the most prestigious and creative photographers of his time. His inimitable portraits have earned him the respect of his peers and captivated his clients, who include local Atlantans, major political figures, entertainment personalities, and foreign dignitaries.

Having been a successful portrait artist for almost 30 years, this native Atlantan has built a thriving business through his studio, Fletcher Portrait Artist, which is located in the heart of Buckhead.

During his 29-year career, Jay Fletcher has consistently produced superior images for his clients, and his talent and passion for his work have earned him the respect of his peers and accolades from corporate leaders, world dignitaries, and Nobel Prize winners. Considered by his photographic peers to be an expert in his field, Jay is in continual demand for teaching and lecturing within the professional community.

Most recently, Jay focused his camera on the Haitian people and the relief efforts going on there following the recent earthquake.

Over the past 30 years, Jay Fletcher has become internationally known for his stunning black and white portraits. This year he was honored to be invited to participate in the unveiling of his remarkable portrait of Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki in Nairobi. Additionally, he has photographed Ambassador Andrew Young and his wife as well as the presidents of Tanzania, Mozambique, Rwanda, and The Congo. He has also photographed numerous members of the entertainment and business sector including Sidney Poitier, Bert Reynolds, Chris Tucker, Kenny Rogers, Usher, Ludacris, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Earl Klugh, Chaka Zulu, and others. In Atlanta his clients include Joel Katz, Norman Schrutt, Chosei Komatsu, Coca Cola, IBM, Greenberg Traurig, Evander Holyfiield, Jim Mora, Jr., Frank Ski, Arthur Blank, Bernie Marcus, Olga de Goizueta, and numerous others.

Summer Photo Contest Winners

What a great summer of creative minds! Our Summer contest entries were phenomenal! Here are the winners!

For a virtual tour of the McNeely Garden Studios 2010 Photo Contest, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/collections/72157623651702208/. Our Awards Reception will be Feb 26 at 7. Ribbons will be awarded and all contestants will receive their entries printed and matted! See you there!

First Place : Suzanna Hodges

Second Place : Caroline Harvey

Third Place : Chadwick Collins

Honorable Mentions awarded to : Jessica Lape, Hurley Marie McNeely, Suzanna Hodges, Joel Tillirson, Anna-Grace Veal, Luanne Brooker, and Ruthie Turner.

Congratulations!

MGS Spring Photo Contest Judges

Thank you to our judges for their time and expertise. Great job!

Katrin Eismann is the chair of the MPS in Digital Photography Department at the School of Visual Arts. She is an internationally respected artist, teacher and author specializing in creative digital photography and the impact of emerging technologies upon professional photographers, artists and educators. Author of Photoshop Restoration and Retouching and Photoshop Masking and Composition and co-author of The Creative Digital Darkroom and Real World Digital Photography. In 2005, Katrin was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame and her images have been featured in numerous books, magazines and group exhibits. She received her BFA degree in Photographic Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology and her MFA degree in Design  from the school of visual arts. To learn more about Katrin, please visit http://katrineismann.com/ 

 

Judy Host

Judy has won numerous awards for her photography, has been featured in several publications for her outstanding environmental portraiture. She was featured in Rangefinder magazine as one of “Today’s Top Children’s photographers.” Her work has been selected for National Exhibition by the Professional Photographers of America from whom she has received a Masters and Craftsman degree. Judy has received three Kodak Gallery awards and many of her images have been exhibited at Epcot Center and are part of a traveling loan collection.     She spent five years working with In Style Magazine capturing moments at the Golden Globes as well as working with several Foundations and traveled to Africa and all through out Asia to bring home imagery to help resolve poverty issues.  Judy travels the world teaching a series of workshops on the “Art of available light” and “Creating your own style.”

 

Jerry Ward

We are honored and grateful to have Jerry as one of McNeely Garden Studios distinquished judges for our 2010 Spring Photo Contest. Thank you.

Jerry Ward’s Bio
A native of New Orleans, LA, Jerry has been in photography since 1977. His career has been rich with diversity. He has been employed by Canon from 1985-1989 and again from 2006 until today as a Professional Market Specialist in the Pro Products Division. He has had the opportunity to create images for every major newspaper in the United States. He has been published in easily recognizable magazines including Sports Illustrated, News Weekly, and People. He frequently enjoys photographing the New Orleans Saints and the savory creations of Emeryl’s, Lonestar Steak House and Del Frisco’s. Hotels, such as the W have sported Jerry’s images in their advertising.
Now relocated in Cappell, TX after Hurricane Katrina, Jerry is active in his commercial imaging and fulfilling his rolls at Canon.
Contact him at : <a href="http://www.jerrywardphoto.com" rel="nofollow">www.jerrywardphoto.com</a>

MGS Spring Photo Contest Winners

We have been really impressed with your entries. The images submitted for the 2010 Spring Photo Contest at McNeely Garden Studios have been breath taking, imagination provoking, humorous and startling! Congratulations to our winners!

First Place : Dana Wiggins Smith

Second Place : Suzanna Hodges

Third Place : Layne Harvey Kitchens

Honorable Mentions Awarded to : Maranda Ganas, Joel Tillirson, Randy McNeely, Johnathan Hellyer, Layne Kitchens, Georgia Raiford, Maria Anders, Luanne Brooker, Hurley Marie McNeely.

All entries have been printed, matted and are on display at McNeely Garden Studios in Davisboro. Our Awards Reception will be held on Feb 26 at 7. Winners will receive their ribbons and all contestants will be gifted their matted print as a ‘thank you’ from us for participating. For a virtual tour of the MGS 2010 Photo Contest, visit : http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/collections/72157623651702208/

Photo Contest Awards Reception

SAVE THE DATE!

McNeely Garden Studios’ year long Photo Contest WINNERS will be awarded on Saturday, Feb 26, 2011 at 7, McNeely Garden Studios, downtown Davisboro, GA. Info : 478.348.6579

 

Come congratulate our winners.

Info : 478.348.6579 or mcneelystudios@pineland.net

Take a virtual tour here  http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/collections/72157623651702208/

Winter Photo Contest WINNERS!

Thanks to everyone that competed in the 2010 MGS Winter Photo Contest. We had 65 entries! The diversity was staggering. Snowy scenes, urban decay, wildlife, holiday festivities, bare winterscapes and a little comic relief!

Thank you to a judges for making some very difficult decisions.

Now to announce to the winners!

First Place : Luanne Brooker, Sandersville, GA

Second Place : Sandra Kate Hendrix, Vidalia, GA

Third Place : Robin Usry, Gibson, GA

Honorable Mentions included April Dickerson, Tennille, GA

                                           Andy Webb, Sandersville, GA

Sammy Hall, Wrightville, GA

Georgia Raiford, Sandersville, GA

Ray Irwin, Sandersville, GA

Hurley Marie McNeely, Davisboro, GA

Joel Tillirson, Sandersville, GA

Suzanna Hodges, Sandersville, GA

John Dalton, Bartow, GA

John Swint, Warthen, GA

Danielle Baucom, Sandersville, GA

All entries were printed, matted and displayed for a reception to award ribbons to the winners. Lots of food, fun and sharing of ideas were enjoyed.

For a virtual tour of the 2010 MGS Photo Contest, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/collections/72157623651702208/  Plan to come and enjoy our Awards Reception of all four 2010 Contests February 26, 2011

Gallery Reception in Louisville, GA

The Arts Guild and Fire House Gallery in Louisville, GA did a wonderful job with last night's recepion of artists and prospectors. There was a wide variety mediums displayed this season. Sculpture, wood work, paintings, pencil. 3D, photography. I saw many artists cross over into different mediums this time too! It was very interesting to see people that have made a name for themselves in a medium like photography, emerge as a talented painter or pencil artist!

Please enjoy the rest of the photos from the evening's events,

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/sets/72157623874098334/

Let Us Introduce Our Winter Judges

The Winter segment of  the MGS 2010 'Send Us Your Best Shot' Photo Contest was a wild success! We had 65 entries! Represented were some of the most beautiful of snowy scenes, children with flush cheeks, a glimpse of the harsh realities of winter, fantastically detailed birds on bare branches, even comic relief, a 'Heinie' (beer) in the snow! Our judges are deliberating on the winners as we speak!
So, let's introduce our judges while we wait...

Eddie Tapp

Eddie Tapp is an award-winning photographer, lecturer, consultant, and author on digital imaging issues. With over 25 years of experience in computer technology, Eddie has been actively involved in educating and consulting corporations, studios and agencies in the applications of digital imaging workflow, color management, pre-press and digital photography globally through workshops, seminars, on-site consulting and training. He's the author of Photoshop Workflow Setups and Practical Color Management, the first two in a series, Eddie Tapp on Digital Photography, published by O'Reilly Media.

Eddie is Director of the Institute of Visual Arts in Maui, Hawaii, an Explorer of Light and Print Master with Canon USA, and is on the Photoshop “Dream Team” with National Association of Photoshop Professional where he was recently inducted into the “Photoshop Hall of Fame”. He served 6 years as the Chairman of the Committee on Digital and Advanced Imaging for the Professional Photographers of America, where he holds the Master of Photography, Master of Electronic Imaging, and Photographic Craftsman degrees, Approved Photographic Instructor and is a Certified Professional Photographer. He also served as Commercial Council representative to PPA for the Georgia PPA. His articles have appeared in The Professional Photographer, Rangefinder, Shutter Bug, Photo Electronic Imaging, Southern Exposure & Digital Capture and more. He also has served on Adobe’s Photoshop beta team.
Corporate clients include Epson, Eastman Kodak, Foveon, Polaroid, and Apple Computer, as well as many other international corporations and government agencies. He has also served as print judge at many professional photographic competitions and is a Nationally Qualified Juror for the Professional Photographers of America association in Electronic Imaging.

Eddie hails from Atlanta, Georgia and has been accused of using his southern charm to put his students at ease. His teaching philosophy is simple: solve people's problems by giving them straightforward answers in clear language.  http://www.eddietapp.com/

Steve Inglima

Steve Inglima is currently the administrator for Canon USA's Explorer of Light program, a professional photographer support and advocacy group.

The Explorers of Light are some of the most talented,recognized, and accomplished photographers in the United States, and I am their liaison with Canon. In addition to administering their contracts, payment, and image submissions, I supply them technical and presentation advice for their activities, and coordinate the orders for their cameras, lenses, and accessories.

I also coordinate their appearances at trade shows and organizations across the US. I also review many portfolios and applicants for inclusion in this program...
Prior to my working at Canon, I was the large format technical adviser for Schneider Optics, and the Horseman Camera product manager. Being involved with large format was a life goal, and being able to teach the fundamentals of this historically important genre was indeed a privilege.
Having been an independent contractor for Konica, and and government sales manager Megavision and others led me to my first experiences in professional and casual use digital imaging.
I was a technical adviser for Tamron Lenses after their purchase of the Bronica Medium format camera company in Japan. This was a natural progression of my having been the technical manager for the second distributor Bronica, GMI Photographic. Other product responsibilities included Philips Englargers, Forte Enlarging Papers, Paterson Darkroom Supplies, Sea & Sea Underwater Cameras, Cullmann Professional Tripods, and others.
Prior to this, I served years as a technical correspondent at Ehrenreich Photo Optical Industries, the first distributor for both Nikon and Bronica, after having started a carreer as a professional photographer.
I was also a part owner of a darkroom and studio rental business, Horizon Photo, where I taught black and white darkroom and enlarging skills.

Jeff Greene

Jeff Greene is a veteran professional photographer and digital imaging consultant with over 25 years of experience in photo journalism, studio portraiture, and commercial photography. He is a member of the Professional Photographers of America, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, and the American Society of Media Photographers. His award-winning images have been featured in American Photo, Outdoor Photographer, PC Photo and Petersen’s Photographic magazines as well as in Tim Grey’s bestselling Photoshop books Color Confidence and Photoshop CS2 Workflow.

He can be contacted with your questions and comments at: jeffreymgreene@hotmail.com


Thank you to all our judges for their unselfish gift of time and sharing their expertise.

Plan to join the winners...enter one of the next 3 seasons of contests. It's easy and it's free! There are great prizes for each segment : 1st Place is a Framed 8x10 Print of the winning image, 2nd Place is a set of note cards of 2nd place image and many honorable mentions awarded. As you can see, our judges are the BEST Imaging Professionals in the business and all winners will be honored with a Gallery Reception in January 2011!

Stay tuned for the dates of the Spring Contest....and the results from our judges for the Winter Contest!

Egg-citement!

We've had egg-citement here at the 'McNeely Garden Studios' GARDEN!
In October of 2009, we adopted 20 - one day old chicks.

And today, 20 weeks later (and right on time) we found 3 beautiful eggs!

McNeely Garden Studios is a fun place to be. The name embodies 2 properties. Our indoor Portrait Studio, in downtown Davisboro, is in a 1916 Apothecary which has been beautifully restored. This is where we capture Fine Art Photography, the building houses our Design Service Department and showcases our many original and hand crafted Boutique items. The other property, only 2 blocks away, is maintained as a Portrait Garden...an outdoor venue for Portraits, Produce and Peace.

MGS is a division of 'The Sunshine Estates Enterprises', a broad umbrella which envelopes all of our profit bearing endevours.

A wide variety of goods, produce and products are tended, harvested, cottled, assembled and manufactured here. I remember one summer afternoon I was walking through the garden with my apron doubled over carrying a cumbersome bundle of tomatoes, squash, peppers, parsley, plums, 3 eggs and the last strawberry. I was asked, 'did someone come by and give you all that food?'

'No', I replied. "It's all growing in our Portrait Garden!'

By the way, EVERYONE here works hard to make you happy!

AND, if you're interested in a really cool idea... Rocking A Sustainable Farm is the most nutritious way to suppliment your grocery list! Check 'em out! We have been delighted with the compliment of produce and baked goods they offer to what we have around here! No man is an island, we need each other. Together, we can be healthy, happy and fulfilled.

http://rockingafarm.blogspot.com/

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Davisboro is the PLACE to BE...

Davisboro is the place be, especially on April 24, 2010!
There will be something for everyone!

And SAVE THE DATE!

Davisboro's Independence Day Celebration

will be on Saturday, June 26, 2010

It's always a good time!

MGS work on display at the Brown House Museum!

McNeely Garden Studios Goes Historical (....NOT Hysterical)!

'The MGS Girls' went on an outing today, March 6, 2010. We went to the Brown House Museum in Sandersville, GA (Washington County) to see the fruition of the creation of their new Exhibit of Pottery by 1800's Washington County Potters.


We have been priveleged to work with this project for 3 years now. My first experience (Laura in 2007) was a client contacted me to photograph pottery outdoors at a 'secret' location. That's all I knew...over the river and through the woods we went. I was sworn to secrecy. There was so much conversation of the importance of this location's geographical coordinance not be divulged, I almost expected the blind folds to come out at any moment! The truth of the matter is, it is so remote, I couldn't find it again in a million years! Fortunately, it wasn't too scary, as I have known these clients for years. Wonderful, elderly people...I have reflected on that experience ever since and mused at my safety in today's world of Helter Skelter crimes.

Another couple years of negotiations with pottery owners, insurance policies, building and transporting exhibit cases, fine tuning decisions, printing, museum mounts and copy jobs. Finally, the room preparation and heated debates about how to afix displays to the walls without causing damage....wow.

Well, it's finally ready to be viewed and enjoyed!
 
Take a tour around the room at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/sets/72157623442655349/
It was worth the wait. History is FASCINATING!

Easter Specials!

Don't miss out on EASTER Specials

Make your appointment today

478.348.6579

Silhouette Artist Coming to MGS!

The Silhouette Shoppe, Savannah, GA will be coming to MGS on April 17, 2010!

A timeless memory will be hand cut by artist, Beth Pray. With 5 years experience at Walt Disney World and 20 years total, she will amaze and delight you, only takes 5 minutes!

Just in time to strike you and your children's likeness for Mother's Day!
Call and make your appointment today.

A Victorian Theme will accompany the whole day.

There will be refreshments, new products unvielled, and a new look to the studio! Come spend some time in the 1800's with us!

We would love for you to share this event information with your friends! 

Published Again!

MGS had the wonderful oppurtunity to cover Drift In '09 this past summer in Cherokee, NC. ROK (Riders of Kawasakis) Magazine, 'Accelerate' published our images as the COVER, CALENDAR PAGE, and 2 PAGE SPREAD and words for the article. It was quite an honor. We thank you, ROK!

Check it out for yourself!

http://www.kawasaki.com/ROK/Accelerate.aspx

Snow at the Studio! And Winter Photo Contest!

A fairly rare event occurred on Friday, February 12...it snowed! We get snow in Davisboro about once every 5 years and it lasts about 24 hours. This was our year! It is always very exciting! We go out and play in it, photograph it, try to drive in it (have some mishaps) and our Northern friends make fun of us...

In honor of the snow and the dedication of photographers who braved it to create beautiful images, MGS is sponsoring our first PHOTO CONTEST.

the MGS 2010 Winter Contest

will be judges by some of our countries leading Imaging Professionals.

A Canon 'Explorers of Light' from Atlanta, Canon Technical Services Director in New York and Texas, Prof Photographers Assoc Expo Educators from California and Digital Imaging Expert from Washington State! So, you see, submitted images will be taken seriously.

Images shall be submitted digitally accompanied by an official entry form.

Great prizes too! Winning images printed and framed, made into personal notecards and an oppurtunity to be 'discovered'!

Our goal is to host 4 contests this year. Then invite all winners and honorable mentions to show off their work at a Gallery Hosting at McNeely Garden Studios in Davisboro, GA.

For information, call us! We'll be happy to inform and assist you!

478.348.6579

Arts Guild in Louisville, GA

Thank you for another successful show from the Arts Guild in Louisville, GA! After a lovely reception, patrons purchased their favorites. MGS sold 3 Framed - 10x20's of 'The Shepherd Tends His Flock' printed in a metalic medium for pop.

This image is available for sale (unframed) at http://www.mcneelygardenstudios.com/ from the MacGallery. Framed in a rustic barnwwood or contempary black, please call 478.348.6579.

We have had a wonderful response in the past with other MacGallery Prints :

'Old Rusty'

and 'Caymen Await'

Thank you for your support.

See you at the Spring Show coming up!