A WEDNESDAY MEET & GREET: CHIME IN WHY DONTCHA

Melodie Ann - 1 // Melodie Ann
2 // I own a photographer business with my love.
3 // http://www.lifeasphotographers.com

Nice to meet you!

sharon - Hey I’m Sharon McKeeman I’m a homeschooling Mama to three boys who is obsessed with photography! I document our crazy lives in SoCal and create images on my blog here . . .

http://www.sharonmckeeman.com/blog/

and I super love your work, your lovely home and adorable puppy!

Joshua - Hey Promise! My name’s Joshua and I’m a graphic designer. I do lots of freelance work but my fav thing lately is trying to raise dolla billz for Hello Somebody. I’m doing that by commissioning other designers and selling off their limited-edition designs. What do you think? http://www.thejustloveproject.com

Tori - 1) I’m Tori Watson! (Heeey there!
2) I’m a wedding & portrait photographer (and coffee/tea-drinking-curly-hair-enthusiast!)
3) My website: http://www.marvelousthingsphotography.com | Blog: http://www.marvelousthingsphotoblog.com | Twitter: @marvelousphoto | Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarvelousThingsPhoto | Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/marvelousphoto

Yay for this wonderful & fun idea, Promise!

Stephanie - I sew little clothing with a big punch:)

http://www.facebook.com/gigicreations

http://gigicreations.com

Love your pic!
Stephanie

Amelia Renee - name: Amelia, obviously.

what I do: a lot of things! right now, it is mainly school (cramming in all the finals prep & polishing projects, currently!)I also photograph, I sing loudly in my car & have dance parties at stop lights, lead a Bible study through a campus ministry team, work at a sub shop, and try to love people like Jesus does! (I often fail… so thankful for His grace!)

my name should link through to my photography blog– twitter & fb links are on that:) feel free to say hi! I love love love making new friends!

Danielle Capito - 1. Hi! I’m Danielle!

2. I am a wedding photographer from San Luis Obispo, California and couldn’t imagine doing anything else!! <3

3. My website: http://daniellecapitophotography.com/
My Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/daniellecapitophotography

Anna - Hi Promise! This is so fun! I’m a huge fan of yours.

1. My name is Anna Joy.
2. I am a graphic designer with a passion for textiles, sewing, and quilting and want to combine both of my loves.
3. http://www.thejoycottage.com <— blog
http://www.fortheloveofjoy.etsy.com <— shop
http://www.facebook.com/thejoycottage <— FB

Now I'm going to say "hi" to the other ladies!

Amanda Wagner - Hola!
1. Amanda Wagner
2. photog/foodie/musician/jokester
3. http://www.amanda-wagner.com & http://www.amandawagnerblog.com

Meredith S - Aww, thanks for doing this!! I love your blog, btw! Seriously, its so adorable and so creative and inspiring, too.

I shoot people! In the safest way of course – with a camera!
I do weddings and portraits!

Blog: http://www.brilliantlightblog.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/brilliantlightphotography
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/bril_light

Thanks again! And for all you do and post xo

Ana Aguilar - 1// I’m Ana!
2// I’m a lifestyle & wedding photographer along with my hubby! we’re from Guatemala (central america)
3// this is my facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charm-Box-photo/102248216504145

and my blog:
http://charmboxphoto.wordpress.com

website is coming soon!!

Laura - 1) Hello. I’m Laura Brady
2) I’m a graphic designer and paper stylist.
3) http://www.onelevencreative.com (website)
talesofayoungdesigner.blogspot.com (blog)
http://www.onelevencreative.etsy.com (shop)

Thanks for starting this Promise!

Chelsea - YAY!

1. My name is Chelsea Brown.
2. I’m a wedding photographer, but I love to do fashion and lifestyle when I have the chance!
3. http://chelseabrownphotography.com (website)
https://www.facebook.com/chelseabrownphotography

Jamie - 1. Jamie Manstrom
2. I’m a wedding and portrait photographer along with my husband
3. Website: http://www.manstromphotography.com (thanks to the lovely sitehouse design)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/manstromphotography

Bre Buskey - Hi!!

1/ I’m Bre Buskey

2/ Event planner and set design/styling.

3/ My blog is http://www.brebuskey.blogspot.com / Facebook http://www.facebook.com/brebuskey

Nice to meet you all and a big ol’ thank you to Promise for doing this!!

Caytlyn - This is great! Thanks for doing this!

1. Caytlyn Chilelli
2. I am a student and graphic designer (about to graduate! yay!)
3. Blog: http://www.lovedesignsunshine.com Portfolio: caytlynchilelli.com

Love your work, keep up the amazingness!

Karen Stott - Hey all! This is so fun Promise! Thanks for doing this!
1) My name is Karen Stott

2) My husband Isaac and I run a wedding photography business together… Last year we also started a Christian Artists Community called Pursuit 31 which has been quite the fun endeavor!

3) Here are my sites! Feel free to say hi
http://www.karenstottblog.com
http://blog.pursuit31.com

Ryan Longnecker - 1. Ryan Longnecker
2. Photographer, College Pastor
3. http://www.equalsdphotography.com

Met you while I was shooting Catalyst this weekend. Hopefully you have time for my site!

allison - Heyoo!! I love these.

I am Allison Harp…photographer at http://www.allisonjeanphoto.com and art/spanish student about to graduate in one week! woohoo!

Michelle Moore - Love ya Promise!!

1// Michelle Moore
Seattle, WA

2// Fashion & Senior Portrait Photographer

3// http://michellemoore.com & http://facebook.com/iammichellemoore

XOXO

Erika - Awesome idea!

1. Erika Walker
2. I’m a wedding and portrait photographer, my Dad, Eric and I own a company together called 2ee’s Photography.
3. Blog: blog.2eesphotography.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/2ees-Photography

Lonnie - Hey oh!! This is awesome

1 Lonnie Webb
2 Photographer
3 http://www.LonnieWebb.net

Hi Prom and Alex!

lon

Leah Case - 1. Leah Case
2. Own a national wedding photography collaborative and am a mama!
3. http://www.oncelikeaspark.com // http://www.lovingdangerously.com

LaRiche - Love this Promise!
1//I’m LaRiche Danielle, editorial lifestyle & boudoir photographer based in Atlanta
2//Full time work in HR, love photography, fashion and art…working to build my photog. business. My sister joined my buz and very excited for her as my stylist
3//My boudoir page is here: http://www.facebook.com/FemmeBoudoirStudio

Thanks!

Emily - 1. Emily Stivers
2. Librarian
3. http://pinterest.com/ejstivers/

Justin Keitch - I’m Justin Keitch.

I love life, my wife and my kids.

I’m a graphic designer and an aspiring humanitarian photographer.
Nearing the end of a 3 year project working with a local non-profit. Its a coffee table book of photos and stories of people from around the world with a story of life change to tell.

http://www.pocketsofchange.org
http://www.ignitecreative.ca

Samantha Scott - 1 // Samantha Scott
2 // commercial children and lifestyle photographer
3 // http://www.samanthascott.net http://www.samiamphotography.com

Thanks for this!

Katie Leigh - 1. Katie Leigh
2. Artist, activist and lover. I want to do my art to educate others about social justice and to work with women in developing countries.
3.katieleighblog.blogspot.com
katieleighhutt.com

Jannicka - Hi! I’m Jannicka (juh-nee-kuh) and I’m a portrait + wedding photographer, Army wife, and Mommy to a fun little girl.
Website: http://jannickamayte.com
Blog: http://photoblog.jannickamayte.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jannickamaytephotography

Kelli Forsythe - I fight violence against the human spirit, so we each can be who we were truly created to be.

Founder: S.O.U.L.: Supporters Of Unfettered Love
https://www.facebook.com/theSOULbag and Twitter: @thesoulstory @kelliforsythe
Exclusive seller of TheSOULbag Collection:
http://www.thesoulbag.com

SEND ME YOUR ART! I love conceptual & mixed media artwork that have personal story woven in: if you have stories of becoming free and unfettered from an adult abusive relationship, I would love to be able to share your hopeful work (optional to be anonymous) that communicates a part of this story to the reader/onlooker! Post them on the Blog at http://www.thesoulbag.com or send to me at kelli@thesoulbag.com

Andrea Cloninger Wilson - 1 // Andrea Cloninger Wilson

2 // Nutrition Consultant + Sustainable Food Systems adjunct professor. I work with businesses, universities and non-profits to create healthy, sustainable communities {basically, not a photographer or designer!}

3 // http://www.andreacloningerwilson.com <— I LOVE using your creative stylegroups for NON-creative businesses

Catie Ronquillo - 1// Catie Ronquillo Wood
2// Lifestyle photographer & blogger
3// http://www.catieronquillo.com, http://blog.catieronquillo.com, http://projectjoiedevivre.com

Thanks Promise!!

Alex Evjen - My name is Alex Evjen.

I’m an assistant to this creative gal who sometimes gets called Precious.

I also sometimes like to dabble in fashions styling.

Hannah Nicole - Heeey Promise! So fun and exciting! I’m Hannah, a lifestyle + portrait photographer learning to love a bit deeper and live a bit fiercer. In my spare time, I graphic design, laugh, and eat too much chocolate. I’m a fan of mumford & sons, lazy summer days, and going barefoot. Also, making authentic art that matters. xo
my blog Aspire & my work.

Hannah Nicole - Heeey Promise! So fun and exciting! I’m Hannah, a lifestyle + portrait photographer learning to love a bit deeper and live a bit fiercer. In my spare time, I graphic design, laugh, and eat too much chocolate. I’m a fan of mumford & sons, lazy summer days, and going barefoot. Also, making authentic art that matters. xo
my blog, my work, my fb, my pins, & my tweets.

Aundrea Shafer - Hey everyone I am Aundrea Shafer of A Shafer Photography. I am based outside of Topeka, KS. I am a HIV medical case manager as well as a photographer. You can find me at: http://www.ashaferphotography.com, http://pinterest.com/aundrea_shafer/ (I am a little obsessed) or facebook.com/ashaferphotography

Mandi Heilig - Thanks so much for doing this! I love looking around at everyones stuff! I love your creative edge and often share your blog with friends and fellow designers!

I am a graphic designer/marketing consultant – but lean a little more towards the creative side.

Here is my info:

Website: http://www.dryinkdesigns.com
Blog: http://dryinkdesigns.wordpress.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dryinkdesigns
Twitter: @dryinkdesigns
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/dryinkdesigns/

JoAnna Johnson - I am JoAnna Johnson, I am from OKC, Ok. As of today I am a full time photographer, & a part time youth ministry intern whoo hoo. I am so excited for this adventure. I wasn’t planning on quitting my full time job until the end of June, but I was tired of scheduling everything around my full time job.
Here is my website:http://www.joannajohnsonstudios.com/
blog(but I don’t keep up with it but I can now since I have an extra 8hrs in my day):http://www.joannajohnsonstudiosblog.net/
My facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/JoAnna-Johnson-Studios/160375367372718

Calli - Hi there(: I posted up on the facebook, but it was during school, so it was quite a brief introduction!
Anyway, my name is Calli and I am a junior in high school who has fallen completely head over heels for photography. I hope to further my education in college and become a fashion photographer someday! You can check me out at http://www.facebook.com/calliwebbphotography (:

Jess Judkins - Jess Judkins
owner of mycharmingcolors.etsy.com
and mama to Judah http://www.mylittlemustache.com
facebook.com/mycharmingcolors

Jeanette - Incredible Photos, Promise. You are amazing, as is Andria

My info:
Jeanette LeBlanc – writer, photographer and all around inspirationalist (someone on twitter called me that and I decided I wanted to keep it).

words: http://peacelovefree.com
http://facebook.com/peacelovefree

images: http://jeanetteleblanc.com
http://facebook.com/jeanetteleblancphotography

Dana Marshall - 1// Dana
2// student studying accounting
3// http://danamarshallblog.com

& my blog will be following my two month trip to Nairobi, Kenya where I’ll be working with a local church & students there

Amy - 1 // My name is Amy
2 // I’m a jewelry and accessories stylist for the wonderful Stella & Dot! I love styling women and getting to wear pretty jewels everyday!
3 // stelladot.com/amygarner

Kaysha - Irvine Wedding Photographer - 1. Kaysha Weiner
2. Wedding Photographer
3. http://www.facebook.com/KayshaWeinerPhotographer

Stephenie Zamora - Stephenie Zamora
Graphic Designer + Life Coach
http://www.stepheniezamora.com
https://www.facebook.com/StephenieZamora

xo

Jenna Schultz - 1// I’m Jenna Schultz
2// I work in a bank but am a photographer/designer in my spare time
3//
fb page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jenna-Schultz-Photography-Design/214002058654674
blog: http://jennaschultz.blogspot.com/

Love your page! Keep up the great work!

Mailinh - Hello, hello! :0)
1 // My name is Mailinh.
2 // I’m an ESL instructor at university. I also coordinate activities for our international students. As a hobby & passion, I take up photography when time allows me to do it.
3 // I don’t have any at the moment because I have no idea what I’m doing; however, I do have a tumblr that I try to regularly update… http://mailinhneyugn.tumblr.com

Denise - 1// Denise Conrad
2// I am a photographer (families and kiddos)
3// website: http://deniseconradphotography.com/
blog: http://www.lifeiscandidphotography.com/blog/
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/kirida?ref=si_shop

Love your blog and YOU!

Jessica @ Becoming Refined - 1// Jessica
2// Full-time student at the University of WA, musician and singer, and recently created a blog about fashion (Google has definitely been helpful with HTML stuff).
3// http://becomingrefined.blogspot.com https://www.facebook.com/becomingrefined

Kelsey Kelly - This is such a fun idea! I love snooping around and checking out all of the different kinds of talent out there. So inspiring!

1. I’m Kelsey
2. I am a little Texan living in southern Alabama with my musician husband and our sweet furry love child PattyCake. I have a degree in graphic design, but split my time between working at a local cupcake shop and being a photographer.

http://www.facebook.com/yellowcanvas

Jana Miller - I’m Jana
Here’s my landing page http://www.janaleemiller.com

mom, graphic design student, homeschooler

Maalaea Rose - Maalaea Rose
Portland, Oregon
Teacher & Photographer

Photo website: iandmphotoblog.com
Twitter: @Maalaearose

morgan - Hi! I’m Morgan and I run my own business here in Canada doing graphic design. My passion is design, type, travel and life.

You can visit me at http://www.morganvicki.com

Thank you for being so inspiring

Lauren - So fun!
1. Lauren
2. Graphic Designer
3. http://www.laurenleehuff.com

Kayla - Hello!
1- Kayla Stagnaro
2- I run Muncle Fred Art out of my home! I started it with a couple friends! We make wedding bouquets, boutonnieres, hair flowers, etc
3- http://www.etsy.com/shop/munclefredart
http://www.facebook.com/MuncleFredArt

Thank you Promise! Excited to look through all the links!

Tanja - Looks like I am not exactly contributing an original reply! But here I go…
1) Tanja
2) starting wedding/couple photographer
3) http://jelgerandtanja.com/
(and totally a big fan of your hair too!)

Heather Mulholland - 1// Heather Mulholland
2// Multiple Hat Wearer (Blogger, Photographer, Web Designer/Developer, Marketing Manager)
3// http://www.teawithmeblog.com

Nice to meet you

Krista Peterson - 1. I’m Krista! Hello.
2. I’m a fashion designer turned trashion designer.
3. Lazy Saturdays

Laurie - Hey Promise! Thanks so much for doing this. I LOVE getting to meet other inspiring creatives:) Thanks also for your interview on my blog! You’re the best!

1. Laurie Cosgrove
2. Graphic designer creating templates for photographers. SO fun! Also raising a 2-year old and doing youth ministry with my adorable husband
3. http://www.beautydivinedesign.com and http://www.beautydivinedesign.com/blog

Melissa Blue - 1. I’m Melissa Blue–how’s it going?
2. I am an actor headshot/model/contemp. glam photographer
3. My website is http://www.melissabluephoto.com, my facebook is http://www.facebook.com/melissablueward, and my Twitter is http://www.twitter.com/melissablueward

Sonal - 1//Sonal
2//Marketing manager, working on my goal of being a professional photographer
3//hellosonal.com Not too much up yet, but its a (slow) work in progress.

Chelsea C. - Meetsies Greetsies! Hey all!

1 // Chelsea. Living in NYC, moving back home to CA.
2 // I’m a DIY & lifestyle blogger, and a musical theatre actor!
3 // The blogaroo: http://www.lovelyindeed.com

Have a great day, dudes.

Holly - Hey Promise!
Whoa, you’ve got a ton of links to go through! Haha. I’m actually going to bookmark this page & go through all of the links myself!

Anyway, I’m Holly & I knit! I have a blog & a shop named Holly Knitlightly. On my blog I love posting juices that I’ve made recently, recipes that I’ve tried & loved, “the list” – a list of things I want to do in my life time, I’m constantly adding to it & marking things off! (Things that I’ve been doing every month for “the list” are making and donating blankets for charity, writing letters, and keeping track of all of the books I’ve read!)

Here are my links!
http://www.hollyknitlightly.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyKnitlightly/

Cheers!

Stacy Martin - 1 // Stacy Martin
2 // I’m an artist extraordinaire! I’m a graphic designer, photographer, collage-r, painter, journal-er and an expert coffee drinker (I am from Seattle, after all!).
3 // Photography Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/behindyoureyesphotography
Personal Blog: itwasbeautiful.blogspot.com

I’m currently an intern at The Church of Living Water in Olympia, WA and am focusing on graphic design as well as photography. My boss showed me your site back in the Fall and I haven’t stopped looking and loving everything that I see! I actually am currently looking into art school for the future and had a tiny freak-out moment when I clicked on the NCAD website and saw that you went there!

Love your work, Promise. Can’t wait to see new stuff!

God bless you and Brian!

–Stacy Martin

Shanda Isaacs - Hi, I’m Shanda!
I’m a momma / partner at This & That Vintage Rentals / graphic designer / music & photography lover!
http://www.thisnthatvintagerentals.com
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/This-That-Vintage-Rentals/192383550826994

Nice to meet you! Love your ideas and style!

Yvette Gioia - 1. Yvette Gioia
2. People Watcher Extraordinair made socially acceptable thru my camera
3. http://www.gioiaphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/gioiaphotography

Oooh I love this meet and greet…great idea

Promise, you manage to make each one of your blog readers feel special and like they know you personally…what a great quality to have as a person and as a blogger.
smiles, Yvette

KRISTINE KO - Hi everyone!

1 | Kristine Ko

2 | full time graphic designer + part time wedding photographer

3 | http://kkcreativestudioblog.com & facebook.com/kristinekocreativestudioblog.com

P.S. I love your style !

Rachel Salazar - I love this meet and greet! I’m finding so many great websites!!!
I’m a recent BFA design graduate and all of a sudden I have a flood of freelance clients for web and print design. So I started my own design firm and am crazy scared. I would love to hear any advise, my website is Rachelsalazar.com and feel free to chat up with my on twitter @rachel_lsalazar

Julie Fioretti - orlando wedding photographer - 1. Julie Fioretti Hughes
2. Wedding, headshots and lifestyle portrait photographer
3. WS: http://www.hughesfioretti.com BLOG: http://hughesfioretti.com/blog/ FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hughes-Fioretti-Photography/154639047939427

YAY!

Heather - My name is Heather Sanchez. I work as Technical support for state farm, I am in college, and love doing humanitarian work in my free time.
http://www.facebook.com/heathermariesanchez

Corissa - My name is Corissa. I am a photographer and blogger. My photographs can be found here http://corissaann.com/theblog/ and my personal blog here http://www.krisandcorissa.blogspot.com/

Love your blog Promise!

Amanda - one// amanda
two// currently work for the family grain export/railroad companies but greatly anticipating SCHOOL in the fall to learn all the tech-y things i need to learn to make my artistic dreams come to life|||thrilled about this
three// http://www.amandaaffleck.com [used to be my photography blog-more of a lifestyle blog now-just a place to share the little things that perk up my life]

ps||we share a love of feathers|95% of the time i have em in ma hair too
cheers

Sarah Reed - 1//sarah + duane
2//rad WEDDING photographers who r in love with each other and who r your new friends
3// http://www.shirockphotography.com and http://shirockphotography.blogspot.com

awesome blog! cheers!

bec - Nice idea!
I’m Bec, and I’m a wedding and lifestyle photographer (yes, another one it seems)
http://www.wantedimagery.com.au
http://www.facebook.com/Wanted.Imagery
Lovely to look at some new links

Denise Karis - I’m late but I’ll still say hi My site is DeniseKaris.com – I’m a photographer in Phoenix Arizona – I have a son named Kayden and a dog named Kiwi – I love my mom, music and theatre and OMG BOOKS…and dancing, but we keep that confined to my living room- Definitely enthused to click through some of these sites – I LOVE photographer sites and creative sites xoxoxox

jessica flynn - way behind the power curve here, but better late than never, eh?!

1} – jessica
2} – photographer. wife to my adventurer. mama to 2 amazing mini humans. army family … so always changing. lover of all things creative … and authentic. and in a constant balancing act between them all … at times i’m more gracefully balanced than others! thankful for a lifetime to figure that out….
3} – http://capturephotosite.com/blog

thanks lovely promise!!!

Chelsea S. - 1// Chelsea Scanlan of North Shore Hawaii
2// I photograph. I take adventures with J. I am working on sharing my love.
3// http://www.chelseascanlanblog.com/ and http://chelsandj.blogspot.com/

Mahalo!!

Emilee - 1// Emilee
2// I’m a young and determined photographer and graphic designer
3// http://www.facebook.com/eeephotography
http://www.flickr.com/emileeelizabethphotography

jae - am i too late to join in on this?
1) i’m jae
2) i’m a photographer with layer one photography in Toronto and a proud puppy-mama!
3) http://www.layerone.ca ; http://www.twitter.com/victoriajaev