Jared’s 5th Birthday Party
February 25, 2008 | Filed Under Families, Inside the Booth | 2 Comments
Last week was Jared’s Star Wars-themed 5th birthday party. Lots of fun!
There were marshmallow wars.
Darth Vadar pinatas.
Darth Vadar cake.
Presents.
Light saber wars.
And, of course, the photo booth. Introducing, Dave Skywalker and Darth Shelby.
My personal favorite (how can this shot not make you laugh?).
Families!!
Think I surprised my sister?
My parents getting in on the action.
And finally, Dave and I, naturally.
MGP Shout Out!
February 20, 2008 | Filed Under Business | Leave a Comment
Starting now I will be sending out a newsletter, “MGP Shout Out!”, on a monthly basis. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, please send me an e-mail: meredith@meredithgordon.com.
Sneak Peek!–Monique and Pete
February 18, 2008 | Filed Under Couples | 1 Comment
Here’s just a little teaser for Monique and Pete from their engagement portraits I shot this weekend. More to come later in the week!
Ruined My Birthday :(
February 13, 2008 | Filed Under Personal | Leave a Comment
I got an XM radio in December and ever since then I stopped listening to local radio. Combined with turning off my TV for six weeks, I have no idea what’s going on in and around Columbus. This morning I drove the other car to work and heard on the local radio station that Michael Buble was coming to town. I LOVE Michael Buble! The station said they were giving away front row tickets on Thursday for the concert, so I kinda assumed the concert was Thursday too. I called the husband and asked him to purchase tickets, that I HAD to go. By the time I reached work I didn’t have any messages or e-mails from him. I was sad. So I looked up the concert myself and saw that it was on April 16th. My 30th birthday! I called him again and asked him to purchase the tickets. He told me not to purchase them myself. A few minutes later I got an online greeting card from my mom. It was a birthday card. Weird, since my birthday isn’t for another two months. Turns out, my parents had already purchased me tickets for my birthday, and I ruined the surprise. Either way, it is a great birthday present, and I can’t wait to spend my birthday with Michael.
DDR
February 11, 2008 | Filed Under Personal | Leave a Comment
Since I gave up TV for Lent, it’s been pretty quiet in the house. Until last night. We bought “Dance, Dance Revolution” and had a little party for two last night. Dave is really good at it–maybe it’s the years of marching band. I’m so-so, but I did beat the computer at a challenge. Here’s some pictures of the action. Notice Dave is a dancing machine!
Oops! I forgot!
February 1, 2008 | Filed Under Business | Leave a Comment
I forgot to mention the best part of this week. I will be having coffee with Robbie and Lauren from OpenField Photography on Sunday. I’m so excited!
It’s a Good Week
February 1, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
After starting my business in October and all the clients I booked between then and Christmas, I got excited about all the possibilities. Then after Christmas the phone stopped ringing, the inbox sat empty and I started to get worried it was all a fluke.
This week has brightened my spirits. As I mentioned in the previous post, the debut of the photo booth was very successful. Since debuting it, I have sent directive messages to groups and people I know who might be interested in renting it. I also booked two family sessions this week: one for February and one for April. In addition, I have received the names of four people who are getting married in the next year with whom I intend to begin discussions.
So maybe after Christmas will always be a slump, but it looks like business is picking up. Don’t delay if you have a specific date you want your pictures taken. Contact me soon!