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Got a little 'Ketchup' to do !

The good news is, here at McNeely Garden Studios, we have been REALLY busy shooting, traveling and creating beautiful things for wonderful people!

The bad news is, reporting it to the fine individuals of our audience, got placed on the back burner...did you feel left out? We got a little 'KETCHUP' to do!

Early in 2009, MGS found ourselves at PPA's Imaging USA conference in Phoenix and then at WPPI (a Professional Wedding Expo) in Las Vegas. There are always so many fresh new ideas to collect and tips to perfecting techniques and work flow......

Attending the professional convention of your chosen field or interest is ALWAYS a good idea! Try it! You will be amazed at how jazzed you are when you return!

The good new for MGS clients, you get ALL the benefits!

Spring brought to warmth the garden needed to emerge. Many families came to enjoy lemonaid and the peaceful atmosphere of blooms wafting in the breeze during their portrait sessions! We put up colored Christmas lights this year for ambient lighting after dark...we were amazed to see that the red ones were heavily courted by the hummingbirds!

In March, we launched our TOP SECRET session, 'For His Eyes Only'.
Top secret because we did not advertise it until we had done 30 sessions referred by word of mouth....and even now that we talk about it, no images are ever shared. That's because we consider it very personal. Knowing your privacy is fiercely guarded allows for a freer and more complete experience!

This session has become wildly popular!

Sessions are appointed in the evenings so that there are no time restraints or pressures. Adult beverages are allowed and encouraged, as long as a driver is arranged. We encourage bringing the clothing, props and music that make your relationship SPECIAL. Sessions are usually 2 hours of shooting - starting with a lively party atmosphere that evolves into a softer more delicate mood...
The images are then artistically sculpted into a 10x8 custom story book.

Oh! Would we love to share! Our ladies have had some fantastic ideas!

We CAN share some comments from our 'For His Eyes Only' clients :
* 'That was so fun! I want to do one every year!'
* 'We had the best time just planning what to bring! I modeled everything in my closet for him - twice!'
* 'He begged me to let him come watch, I'm so glad I did!'
* 'He begged me to let him come watch, I'm so glad I didn't!'
* 'He was so surprised with his book! He loves it! The thought that I would do a session like this for him really got him excited!'
* 'I believe this whole experience has boosted my self esteem!'
* 'I am so glad I did this, I am younger now than I will be tomorrow and MGS just makes you beautiful! It will be fun someday to look back on....'

So what are you waiting for? Don't let all those other ladies have all the fun!
Your man loves you now, just the way you are...
You leave your worries at the door. We will only photograph you in a flattering manner. You will be delighted!

As for time spent not shooting and designing 'For His Eyes Only'...weddings, reunions and babies growing up in the 'Grow with Me' program are all ongoing joys for us...
Thank you for sharing your lives with us!

McNeely Garden Studios
Davisboro, GA
http://www.mcneelygardenstudios.com/
478.348.6579

Celebrating 3 Years!

Thank you for 3 wonderful years!

When we opened McNeely Garden Studios 3 years ago,

we had no idea how many true friends we would

accumulate!

We have shared the joys of your wedding days and watched

your families grow. We have documented your businesses,

your reunions, your anniversaries and retirements. Children's recitals, accomplishments and sporting events.

We were their to help blow out your senior family members

100 candles and provided images to ease your pain when

their candle was finally extinguished.

We appreciate the oppurtunity be a part of your hopes

and dreams...we appreciate being allowed into your lives

to enjoy you as FAMILY!

As times are presenting more difficult circumstances,

and some of our families are taking oppurtunities in other communities

...some near, some very far...

As people move away, it will be more difficult to coordinate a FAMILY PORTRAIT.

We would like to say THANK YOU, by providing images of your families TOGETHER

at prices that will be easy to justify.

The end result : images of togetherness that are PRICELESS.

McNeely Garden Studios, Davisboro, GA

www.mcneelygardenstudios.com

478.348.6579

Utah POWDER!

Watch out for that SNOWBALL!

A trip to Utah over the holidays yeilded fun, relaxation and breath taking scenery. What a joy to photograph such a majestic place! The beauty at every turn made it worth hauling and protecting 40 pounds of gear 4100 miles (round trip)! A new collection has been added to my Flickr account for your enjoyment. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/sets/72157611807671908/

It was great fun to watch the excitement in my child's eyes as we left the ground for her first flight...as she wadded up her first snowball, poured it full of maple syrup and tasted it...as she discovered that snowballs really do grow larger as you roll them! We built a snowman each day, tried many new culinery delights, and went snowshoeing. Learning to ski turned out to be her most thrilling and challenging experience. She accomplished the basics quickly and moved on to an obstacle coarse and small jumps! A pizza and a 8 o'clock bed time was just the ticket that day!






I trust your holidays were enjoyable and spent with loved ones.

We look forward to seeing you at McNeely Garden Studios to document new chapters in your lives.

And we wish you a prosperous and healthy 2009!

Three New Collections, One Great Trip

November was busy and exciting!

I attended the Epson Print Academy in Atlanta , Ga. It was a wonderful event. There were 2 Tracts addressing different levels of expertise and need. Greats in photography, such as Andrew Roney, Greg Gorman, R. Mac Holbert, Jeff Greene and Jeff Shewe were in attendance. There were excellent excepts of technical advice, workflow suggestions, great vender presentations and inspiring works of art...check it out at http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/PrintAcademy/pa_home.jsp

While there, I took advantage of the oppurtunity to do some "Field Research" for a pending project : a new MacMural at Extended Care Facility at Washington County Regional Medical Center. Two bathing facilities were to be beautified. One with a garden theme, one with an aquarium theme. So... I went to the Atlanta Botanical Garden and The Atlanta Aquarium to photograph some images for inspiration.

A new 'City Collection' of Atlanta materialized that can be viewed at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/sets/72157609012687654/

The murals came out beautifully. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/sets/72157607587147080/.

This has been a busy week at MGS!

Cool weather always gets everyone MOVING! Fall activities kept schedules full...and we photographed them all! Check out pics: http://www.mcneelygardenstudios.com/ , PhotoGallery and click the link on the left. Bet you see someone you know!

The county fair brought hotdogs, elephant ears and popcorn. The Himalaya thrilled again with gut-wrenching g-forces and ear bleeding prose from Nickleback. The best part for me was winning Blue Ribbons for my Photography, Digital Art and Pen and Ink! The fair is always a 'good old fashioned time'.

Homecoming is always a great time with the Tailgate Party, catching up from a long summer away from school activities and FOOTBALL! Complete with bouncing cheerleaders, enthusiastic parents and football players blowing off competetive steam. The Homecoming Queen was crowned and we won the game!

The Image of the Week :

Warthen, Georgia - the Oldest Jail in Georgia. A tiny wooden structure with a row of 'bars' at the top for ventilation still stands and is showcased in this proud community's Historical Walking Trail. MacChallenge: go visit a historical spot near your home this fall. Take the kids and a picnic. Enjoy the MOMENTS of your life.

Finally, McNeely Garden Studios has finally accomplished a 2 year goal of instituting a Recycling Program in our area! We have secured a company willing to handle our collections and a Drop Off Center will be constructed on our property behind our studio. Now the big challenge: educating donors of the parameters and benefits!

Reminder: Appointments for Christmas Sessions and Gift oppurtunities are filling up FAST! Make your appointment today!