Experimenting in Photoshop

Do you ever just get bored and want to do something off the wall? I love that photography and editing can satisfy that craving for me and I don't have to go cliff diving or give myself a crazy haircut. Today is "experimenting in Photoshop day!"

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Trivia Contest

Okay my cute Phoenix Valley people, I got tired of waiting for July 1st to see who wins the June contest, so, just for fun...answer these trivia question about me and you could win a half-price portrait session (normally $150; yours for $75 if you answer the most questions correctly)!

How to play: copy these questions into an email (don't answer in comments; someone might peek!), answer (points for creativity!), and send to sandi@mypicturesofyou.com

Good luck! Here are the questions:

UPDATE! AND THE WINNER IS...APRIL B. of Mesa!
(Correct answers are after each question)

1. In what branch of the military did I serve? (US Air Force)
2. In what famous musician's car did I sit and chat a while? (Dave Matthews)
3. What foreign language do I speak best? (Russian)
4. What brand of 35mm film cameras did I shoot? (Contax bodies/Zeiss lenses)
5. What medium format camera did I shoot? (Mamiyaflex)
6. What movie star told me my kids were "so precious?" (Sissy Spacek)
7. In what place did Mario Cuomo approach my friend Jennifer and me to tell us he liked our t-shirts? (City and state, please.) (Chautaugua, NY)
8. What novel series am I currently reading (for the second time)? (Twilight, of course)
9. What famous National Geographic staff photographer asked my opinion about a photo at a gallery opening? (Bill Allard)
10. What are my 3 favorite colors? (Black, purple, pink)
11. What are the 2 most fabulous (to me) places I've lived? (Monterey, Ca, and Japan)
12. What is the dominant color in my closet? (Black)

Catching Up in Sedona

I spent this past weekend in Sedona catching up with my bff from high school (which was a really really long ago, hehe). It was so nice to get away (I know, I know, we were just at Disneyland last month) and extra special seeing Jennifer again, and meeting her husband! Here are a few pics from our weekend.

Jennifer and me! Ooohhhhh the stories I could tell from back in the day!

Todd and me, pondering what we'll be like 30 years from now....

My sweet husband....

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Such a Pretty Lady

I'm so used to using very soft lighting, but I like to experiment. Lately I've been using more intense lights. They're actually a lot of fun! (At least for me they are; I'm not sure how my subjects feel :o)

Thanks, Tiff, for sitting under my hot lights!

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Family Portraits in Queen Creek - Slideshow

Wednesday morning, a wonderful family in my neck of the woods took advantage of the oddly lovely weather and hired me to do their family portraits. This has got to be one of the cutest families in the entire Queen Creek area!

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Yes, I Do Boudoir!

Some people are surprised to hear that I do boudoir photography. I'm not sure what they're picturing in their minds when they think "boudoir," but let's open up that discussion :o)

"Boudoir" simply means "bedroom," and implies something more than a family portrait to be hung in the living room. It doesn't have to be nude, or racy or lewd in any way. It can be fun and cute or sexy and sultry. To me, boudoir photography is more about attitude. Yes, these photos are meant to be only for your man, so you can open up and be flirty. In a word, boudoir photography is FUN!

Email for your appointment!

(All images copyright Miller&Miller Photography)

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June Contest is ON!

(This is a sticky post; be sure to enter the contest, then scroll down for new posts! :o)

The June Contest is underway! This month's offering is a half-price sitting fee (regular price $150, reduced to $75) AND a free 8x10 (normally $25) or 8x12 (normally $32)! WHOO HOO!

How to enter:

1. Link Miller&Miller's blog from your blog. You can use this handy button if you want by clicking on it, then right clicking on it's enlarged counterpart, or simply use the code over there on the right sidebar ---->

2. Comment on this post and include a link to your blog in the comment. (This gets you 2 entries!)

3. Email this post to at least 5 friends (this gets you 5 extra entries!). You can use that handy little envelope icon below the post to send out emails. Or just copy and paste.

Winner will be randomly drawn on July 1st!

HOT PICK: A Tan That Sparkles Like a Vampire

I don't mind being vampire-white during winter, but come summer I like to have a little color--a little bit of that healthy, sun-kissed glow. We've all heard the warnings about too much time in the sun. So, today's Hot Pick is a self-tanner/bronzer with a huge bonus attached. It'll make you

SPARKLE

just like Edward Cullen and the rest of Stephenie Meyer's vampires! And that makes it worth it in itself, right? ;o)

Click for link to Urban Decay's Santa Tanita

Hot Lights

I'm incorporating a new set of lights into our repertoire. If anyone is interested in putting on some vintage clothes (that you happen to have lying around!) and making some cool portraits, email me!

Missing My Babies

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Okay, so my babies are teenagers but still...every time I put them on a plane to fly across the country for 2 months without me, my heart breaks. I miss them already and it's only been 4 hours.

So, if you want a free baby photography photo session (for a baby 18 months or younger) in the Far East Valley (Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan, Gilbert, etc.), email me. The first person who emails me is the winner! (No obligation to purchase photos).

Wedding Photography in Utah - Family Portraits in Utah

Hello Utahns!



I will be in Salt Lake City photographing a wedding in September. My SLC soft dates are 9/5 through 9/9. I will post firm dates when I have them.



If you would like to schedule family portraits or even a wedding (just not on the 8th!) I will work you in. Just email me to arrange a spot! :o)




Be sure to check out our bridal albums on Miller&Miller (pricing is there, too).

Now Available - Custom Videos of YOU!

We are now offering DVD-quality videos of your photo shoot or wedding. A 30-second video is free with your paid portrait photo session. A longer video (on DVD) is available for an additional $25. All wedding packages include a long video (or 2!) on DVD.

This is a sample of a short video. Long videos range from 3 to 4 minutes.

Wedding Photography in Arizona - Bonus!

New special; limited time only! Book a Complete Package wedding and get a free iPod iTouch loaded with your wedding photos! (Revision: the iTouch has been added to the Complete Package at no additional cost; email me for a complete wedding package price list).

Aaaaand We're Back!

Spent a week in Disneyland with the fam for a much-needed vacation! Now it's back to reality.

Something new: we used to do random giveaways (and we still do!) but we've decided to now do monthly contests to giveaway great prizes. See our first contest here: http://millermillerphotography.blogspot.com/2009/05/june-contest-is-on.html

Enjoy!