Flashback Friday: Wrought Iron and Dave Matthews

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I thought it would be fun to start a new post series called "Flashback Friday" in which I write down memories...not just photography-related, but sometimes little stories about life in general. So, to start off the series, here's a memory about wrought iron and Dave Matthews.

Back in 2002, while shopping at the Charlottesville, Virginia Whole Foods Market, I ran into Dave Matthews, who was also shopping. We shopped around the store together, chatting and being completely goofy, then sat in his car in the parking lot afterward and chatted a little more. He called me a couple times after that, just friendly conversation. Not that I'm generally the overly starstruck type, but I was really thrilled by this little interaction with Dave. He's such a truly nice guy! Too bad I wasn't hauling my camera through the store with me!

Later that year, I was hired by a couple of blacksmiths in Charlottesville to photograph a big, beautiful wrought iron gate they had just completed for Coran Capshaw, DMB's manager. Small world.

Happy Friday, everyone!

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And the Winner is...

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Last Day to Enter Drawing for Free Session!

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To enter the drawing for a free sitting fee, simply leave a comment on this post. If you have already entered, no need to enter again. I will be doing the drawing tomorrow morning (Sat. 24th).

Fine print: free sitting fee for up to 6 people; $25 for each additional person. Prints not included.

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Portraits in Virginia

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Miller&Miller will be in Virginia on a portrait tour the last week of May 2010. We already have several sessions scheduled, but still have a few spots left. If you live in the Charlottesville, Richmond, or northern VA/metro Washington, D.C. areas and would like to schedule a portrait session, email or call and we'll reserve one for you! They are going fast! 480-286-0112

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Miller

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My best friend, my husband, my business partner, my lighting modifier, my second shooter, the person I tell all my secrets, the one who picks me up when I fall down...what would I do without you, Todd Miller?

Happy birthday. And many, many more....

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Christmas and Holiday Cards

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For those of you thinking of having professional quality cards for the upcoming season, it's not too late! Browse through some of our available designs here: http://christmascardworld.com/
Call for a quote!

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Don't You LOVE This Shoe?!

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If I'm hard to reach this week, leave me a message! I promise I'll get back to you just as soon as I can. We're super busy with a million (or maybe even a gazillion) things, but there's always time for YOU! (Halloween is the last day of our October special: sitting fee for $100!)

Now seriously, is that shoe the most fun thing ever?



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Fun Portraits in Mesa, AZ

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I had so much fun photographing Brittney and Kylie Friday night! Cute + sassy = fun photos! Here is a small sampling (we took tons!)...enjoy!

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I Heart Dragonflies

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One of my favorite things about living in Japan was that there were dragonflies in great abundance. I love love love dragonflies! Yesterday Todd yelled for me to come out back--there was a beautiful dragonfly on our wall. I yelled, "Nobody move!" and ran for the camera. Todd and I both took several shots. Here are few....

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Sick of the Same Old School Pics?

I don't know about you, but I certainly am! Remember: family portrait sessions (which are on special for the entire month of October!) include individual shots of each kiddo...a great opportunity to avoid those generic school photos! Whoo hoo!

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Photo to Painting on Canvas

If you've never seen a photo edited in a painterly fashion and printed on fine art canvas, you really must! That's one of the many possibilites you'll find at Miller&Miller! If you would like to see product samples in person, just give us a call! 480-286-0112

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Chocolate Tinted Portraits

OOPS! I forgot to mention that part of October's special involves CHOCOLATE! When you book a portrait session at the October special price of $100, you get to choose between a bonus chocolate bar (of a very special nature...we're not talking Hershey's here!) OR a free 8x10 chocolate tinted print with your print order.

If you haven't entered our October giveaway yet, go back a couple posts to check out the details. Happy October!

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