I'm going to shock you all (3) by posting twice in one week.

In case you're interested, I've also added a photoblog to my business website:
www.hollybirchphotography.com. I notice a lot of photographers doing this to keep their customers/potential customers up-to-date on their work. It's also good if you have an impatient bride wanting to see something fast when you haven't quite gotten all the post-processing done (although I usually get my photos up within 24 hours after the wedding).

Tomorrow is going to be a GREAT day, esp. if the Illini can pull off the win against the Nittany Lions. Tonight I have to make: 1) buffalo chicken dip, 2) fruit salad, 3) football cupcakes!

Anyone know someone who might like a nice, leather briefcase? I'm trying to sell one on Craigslist, and I'd rather not fuss with learning how to put something up on Ebay and then shipping it, etc.

I know I need to post more pics on here. Here are a few fun things I've shot recently:
I want this van:


I want to paint my house (someday) like this:

Ok, just kidding.

My adorable nephew says "Go Illini!"


I shot this last night:


Alright... later peeps.

Sorry to all of my 2 faithful readers

There's not a whole lot to update though... I've had a rough couple of months with a couple mental and emotional breakdowns, but Im' hoping that my 2 days off (though unpaid... grrr) next week will help me to unwind and de-stress and get back to my usual jovial self. The visit to the spa for a massage and Oligomer seawater bath shouldn't hurt too much either. :)

Let's see... wedding plans. Haven't thought about it too much lately since so much other stuff is going on (read: Illini football & wedding photography). I'm pretty happy with my latest work: http://www.jcbethmorgan.weddingherald.com. My wedding dress came in almost a month ago now, so that was pretty exciting. I could stand to lose 2 or 3 pounds though.

I'm preparing to take on much more photography work next year. I'm considering doing some print/online advertising through the local paper and perhaps through the Mason County Democrat. I am already talking to two brides about weddings in June and September, so things are looking good on that front. I'd like to book 2 each in June, July & August. Let me know if you know anyone getting married soon! My new brochure is hot off the press and ready to send (email pdf or via US mail).

Tailgating is well underway. We have a pretty good-sized group of regulars now and we've starting assigning foodstuffs to people so the 3 main contributors aren't stuck feeding everyone. I think it's going to be a good season. Plus, WE ARE 3-1!!! Yeah for a winning season so far! Bring on the Nittany Lions!

I LOVE shooting on the football field, more than I thought I was going to. I've streamlined my workflow so the post-processing goes much faster now. Plus I have my brand new Mac!!! I feel like I am more comfortable on the field, too, as far as knowing where to be when and that sort of thing.

Alright, I should probably wrap up my work for the day. Peace out, yo.