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I am very thankful this year to be doing what I love with my life. As a way to give back to the wonderful people who make this possible I wanted to do something special this holiday season, reach out to someone in need and give the the gift of photos. Please read on below to find out what LMP is sharing this holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving, have a safe and enjoyable weekend!!

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $500 worth, to be exact. Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in the Chicago Metro Area. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : laura@laurameyerphotography.com.

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

Laura
For more information about this program click here!!

This week I was called by Turnstyle a design company based out of Seattle to do a photo shoot at Nordstrom at Oak Brook Shopping Center. The assignment, shoot candid images of the fabulous employees of the BP Department at Nordstrom. Natural light, totally natural poses…..not an easy feat, considering they have something like six different colored light bulbs showcasing the trendy and hip clothing lines. I am not allowed to use flash or stage the girls….talk about pressure:)

These Fabulous ladies are being recognized for excellence in sales and service. Selected photos will be featured in the Nordstroms in house company newsletter…but I promised the girls I would post my favorites on my blog so they could get a sneak peek….Enjoy and don’t forget to leave me some comment love!

Laura Meyer Photography is proud to announce that we have been accepted into Modern Photographers!!

Why is this important?  Have you ever noticed that photography is one of the rare industries that requires no licensing or certification? Just about anyone can pick up a camera and claim to be a photographer with absolutely no experience. Unfortunately, many couples and families have been harmed by the actions of some wreckless “photographers”.

Modern Photographers was created to give those looking for artistic professionals a place to connect with qualified working visual artists. Our members have been voted on by true professionals in the industry. We require our members to:

*Maintain a proper business license (pay taxes)
*Have backup equipment in case of equipment failure during an important shoot
*Maintain a good reputation in their local community, as well as within the photography industry
*Have solid technical skills (exposure, lighting, composition, post production)
*Have a creative eye that lends itself to a modern style

If you are looking for a photographer recommended by other photographers, look no further than Modern Photographers.

Needless to say I am very excited to have been selected to become a member and excited for the launching of the sister sites featuring Kids and Seniors!!!

I wanted to share a new blog that I am contributing to called The Bokeh Pot. This blog was started by my friend and very talented photographer from North Carolina Crystal Genes .  Laura Manzare, another talented photographer,  is also a contributor.

I was featured in the blog this past January, click here to see my feature

I am SUPER excited to be having an image included in the Fall/Winter 2009 edition on the national bi-annual magazine The Knot Weddings!!!! The article is on Green wedding bouquets.   This image is from Kerry and Kyle’s wedding (october 2008), her bouquet was sooo beautiful. Green is my all time favorite color, I admired it so much day of…and soon it can be seen by many eyes!!

This beautiful bouquet was a creation of ABloom. Check them out here: http://www.abloom.com

Here are a few other images, including the non-cropped version of the bouquet for your enjoyment!!