have fun...feel sassy...be unique

Alison Dudley - amaaaazing.

angie b - Love these V! The only set I do have from Flora Bella is the new vintage actions….love them. Would like to get more someday.
Your posing….always flawless!

Jeanette S - Those are beautiful! I have been looking for a good vintage, one that’s not washed out. These are perfect, thanks for sharing. And as always your pictures are flawless!

Ebony - Vanessa, I have been following your blog for some time now, and I love, love,love your editing recipes. They are great.

Melody White - These are great! I just LOVE everything about Flora Bella, and the two photos look awesome:)

mindy young - Love these. I love the dark reddish color it pulled from the stair case. I hope everything is going good! Your amazing woman!

dd - Hey Vanessa! You must be busy, busy, busy. Call me to schedule our photos. Thx!

{winner…the.show}

07.24.10

Thank you so much for all your kind comments, and for taking the time to say what you would like to see more of. I have some great things planned and all of the questions that were asked will be answered. They were are so good! Look for new posts, fashion tips, Q&A’s, and more photography goodness…coming soon.

For this Giveaway, I went with Fashion. One thing that I can’t live without is my Dior Show Mascara. It is amazing and once you start using it, you won’t go back. It makes my lashes so full and thick. The best part is it doesn’t flake, rub off, or even when shedding tears…it stays in place. My number one MUST HAVE for your EYES. Congrats Amy…hope you love it as much as me! If you want to get your own…which you do…you can buy it at any major department store…Nordstrom, or Sephora.

Have a great weekend…thank you again to all the love and support. I love hearing from you all!

love.peace ~V

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Kristi - Congrats Amy!! I might have to get me some of that, I haven’t tried it before.

Janee - What I missed another contest..dang it! Way to go winner. And thanks for sharing the must have mascara…I might have to get some of that.

{winner…bridal.beauty}

07.21.10

Yeah! Congrats…I can’t wait to see how you use these awesome Blogging Actions on your own blog!!!! Thank you again to all of you that entered and for all the kind comments…WOW, really made my dayThank you again to Jessica Feely! She is giving all of my readers a $5.00 discount off her Blogging Actions…SO COOL! Here is the link to use to receive the discount…only good through Friday, so HURRY and gets yours!

I am going to start adding some fun new things to the blog soon…But…I would like your input…SO…..the next giveway will be something that I can’t live without in my daily routine.

Giveaway Question: What are you dying to know from me…or what do you want to see more of on the blog?

Winner will be chosen Friday, July 23!!! I promise it is something you will love!

Thanks again…~V

and of course had to post some pics…a beauty from a bridal session that is coming up soon

Can’t wait to hear from you…love.peace ~V

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Jessica Feely - Congrats to Velvet Owl Photography! Please email me at info@jessicafeely.com to redeem! And Vanessa…I am dying over these images….so gorgeous!

velvetowlphotography - I am SOOO Excited Vanessa!! You don’t even know!! Thank you thank you!! What do I need to do?

of my affection - This bride is STUNNING!!! Beautiful job!

Kristi - Congrats Velvet Owl!! What I would like to see on your blog, is a post everyday, for those of us who can’t get enough!!
What’s your favorite B&W action?

Heather Moraru - I want to know how you chose to spread the word about your business.

Joie - Wow! There are lots of awesome things I would like to see on your blog….for instance, what’s in your camera bag? How do you prep for a photo shoot? How do you choose locations, set up shots? Oh, if I could just peek inside of your brain for a while and experience the genius!

Erin - Stunning work!!! And I agree with Joie, a “behind the scenes” type of post would make my day!

Jen - Oh my gosh, Vanessa, these are to die for! I would kill to have bridals like this
You always give such good info and tips but I would love to know more about marketing your business and making it more efficient. I also love Heather’s idea of how to “spread the word”

Marie Gross - Ooh, Vanessa. These are so, so pretty! I could pick your brain for hours, but I guess the first question that comes to my mind, what has been the biggest “aha moment” for you in your photography journey thus far…

And (I’m gonna sneak one more in here) what’s the biggest piece of advice you could give a newbie like me??

Vanessa - I’ve been following your blog for a few months and it has become one of my few mentoring blogs that I visit almost every day! I am not even CLOSE to where I want to be, but you, along with a couple of other photogs is what inspire me to keep going and learning.

What I would like to know is what your favorite lens to shoot individual photo shoots is, what you use when you do family shoots and how your pictures turn out so sharp, clean, crisp, without fault, error or blur.

Amy - That bride is beautiful! I love the red with the lip ring!

I want to know what makes you tick? I am sure there are many. But what is the one main thing that sets your heart on fire and you draw inspiration from?

Stephanie Ryan - I would have to agree with Joie and Erin. I totally would love a post of your “behind the scenes” routine. I really have to tell you how addicted to your work I am. I think I am really going to find a way to make a mentoring session with you. Because that would just MAKE my day!!

velvetowlphotography - oops! I forgot to leave a comment regarding what I’d like to see more of…So I love all of your posts & am a big time stalker, but I’d love to see more post processing tutorials before’s and afters, those are always fun!!

Stephanie Castillo - Ok.. so my question is how did you become a confident woman in your photography? I am having such a hard time with believing in myself and my work, I am always second guessing.. any help with this would be appreciated.. I know it may sound kinda lame but it’s always something I’m asking myself. Thanks V

Lazy Daisy Design: Photography by Teresa Henrie - Oh! I hope I am not too late! I would love to just see more of your work on here! Every time you post I drop my jaw in awe! Just keep on rockin it!

{giveaway…mazie+mj.

07.19.10

It’s Monday…lets start off the day with a

I am so excited that Jessica Feely was kind enough to give away a set of her new Blogging Actions! I have been using these on the last two posts…and LOVE THEM! It so is nice to have lots of options to showcase your pictures. Plus, these actions are so easy to use. You simply pick the action you want, the pictures, sharpen, and there you go…a great layout for you blog. This has saved me SO MUCH TIME when blogging…another MUST HAVE! Thanks Jessica for creating these…you are SO TALENTED! To see more of what these actions do link over to her site: Jessica Feely

To enter this Giveaway…just leave a comment on this post…winner will be chosen at random Wednesday, July 21 at 5:00pm.

Now…a little bit about this gorgeous couple. And since this is my little sis, I can say that I just love them so much. I am not going to lie, I was so shocked when I heard they were getting married. I mean it is my sister and I still think she is only 11 years old. Time goes by to fast. But, I am so excited for them. They really are so cute together and have so much fun. I love that they can really let their personalities come out, be themselves, and show each other their love. I know they are going to be so happy together. Can’t wait for their wedding day…and can’t wait to be apart of it. I love you sis…and MJ, I am so glad to have you as part of the family.

Mazie+MJ…

Leave a comment so you can win these awesome actions…I promise you NEED THEM hahah.

Happy Monday…love.peace ~V

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crave photography - Awesomness!!!

Denise - I always wondered how you did all of these Cute layouts. AWESOME!

Skye - First of all…shut the front door.
These are AMAZING. Her green eyes against the green door….whoa. So many gorgeous pictures…you didn’t disappoint, I am no longer bored tonight.
Second of all. I need these actions!!! The end.

angie andrews - OOOHHH!! Loving these and the actions too. Look no more..winner right here…lol!

jenny - i’m so in LOVE with these photos! and yes, i NEED the actions!

Ashley Taylor - V, These are great! She is so pretty just like her sista! LOVE the locations! oh.. And I WANT these actions!

Julie - Aww these are just gorgeous. Love em all!!

Jen - Your sister is gorgeous! You did such a great job capturing them as a couple and their happiness. Love them and these actions are amazing!

Scott Morris - These actions are awesome! I hope I win them. I love the photos, too. Great work, fantastic colors.

Jessica R. - Gorgeous pictures! I love them! And I love these actions!!

Meghan Robles - These are beautiful!! I love the laughing ones!! I would love the actions too!! I might buy them if I don’t win!

Erin - Beautiful pictures! I love her green eyes!!! Of course, I would also love to win the actions too!!

Kristi - BEAUTIFUL! I think my fav is the one where she is kissing his cheek, I love his expression. You are seriously the BEST!

Lisa - Love the pics, and yes, I remember your sister as being 11 too. Not old enough to be getting married! Love the pics layout!

Alison Dudley - So beautiful! Love them all!

Heather Moraru - Love the pics, love the actions! Thanks for hosting another give-away!

Denise G. - Awesome actions & even more awesome photos! Fabulous!

Candice - Great Pics! Your Sis is beautiful!

Brittany Stucki - Beautiful pictures!! Beautiful couple! I too would love to win the actions, they are awesome!

Ashley Thorn - Super gorgeous! You’re sister is darling! I love the graffiti wall-so fun!!!

Lazy Daisy Design: photography by Teresa Henrie - So beautiful! I hope she has a HUGE spot for pictures at her reception because I don’t know how she could possibly narrow it down to just a few!!! And, “yeah” for giveaways!!

RaeAnne - Oh I would LOVE these actions! It would make life so much simpler! And your sister is a doll! they are so cute together. Beautiful job showcasing their personalities.

Jennifer O. - This are goooorgeous!

Brandi Hacking - I am way happy for Mazie…very cool. Great work as always V.

christy boots - You two really look alike and both have such gorgeous hair! These are beautiful Vanessa.

melissa cain - I still feel like your sister is 3. wow! she is so pretty and grown up. congrats to them. and of course beautiful work as always!

Macey - You’re little sister is GORGEOUS! You’re pictures are perfect as per usual

Jen - oooh my!! How beautiful are these??! They are just a darling couple! And… these actions?? Wonderful!! Thanks for letting us know about them- just what I was looking for!

Christina - Congratulations to them! (um, she looks REALLY young! LOL!) These are gorgeous, as are all of your photos!

Dion Seneca - I love playing with new actions, and I love the way your pictures look in the last two posts. I think these would be a perfect fit for me!

Amy - Wow these are beautiful. All the outfits are so fun and amazing choice on locations! Fav is the first one in the series of 4 with the yellow top!! P.S. where did she GET that yellow top???

Melanie Toutai - Id love some of Jessica’s bloggin actions! =) So simple and wonderful!!

angie b - Beautiful sister…beautiful job….would LOVE these actions. Just checked out Jessica Freely’s site…..love her work!

Megan Valantine - Vanessa you are my HERO! I really need to come mentor you someday so I can learn from your mad skills! P.s I REALLY need some new actions!! PICK ME!! xo

Stephanie McDonald - These pictures are beautiful, you are very talented! And I would love to win the giveaway. Thanks!

velvetowlphotography - Girlfriend, these pictures are gorgeous…as always. Your lil sis is a supermodel! Crossing my fingers that the randomizer will pick me!!

Megan - These are incredible,and yes I want these actions as well. You are seriously insainly talented!!!

Joie Madison - Yay Mazie! Love it all. Saw her invite at my parents house in Vernal. So cute! These actions would be amazing!

Ashley - wahoo! what a fun giveaway. Your sis is darling.

Renee - Looooove these. You can see they are in love. I would love to win the actions as well.

Leah - yay for giveaway monday!

Carli - Great shots! I love the warm feel in the ones at the bottom, soooo pretty. Actions rock my socks.

Gina - What a fun giveaway! Actions make life so much easier!!!

Love these photos of your little sister. What a stunning gal. Your images are beautiful and so romantic.

Jen G - Love your work! And yes I think (no, I know) I NEED these actions!

Jessie - These are stunning, and your little sister is so beautiful! I’d love the actions!

Erika - You are so right . . . I do NEED them!

Jeremi - Love the tones and colors! Beautiful!

LeFevre - Love the pictures and both my girls! I know I don’t qualify for the giveaway but I gotta comment anyway…

Jen - Oh, gosh, your sister’s eyes are GORGEOUS!!! Great photos, Vanessa. And these actions are awesome!

Missy - Looks like you had some fun! Love these pictures!
And I’m thinkin’ I need these actions too.

Jess - You blow me away with your wonderful talent and beautiful genes in the family. AWESOME!!!! Congrats to little sis.

Brittany - You can be my sister… pretty please:)!

Lori Jones - These are awesome; thanks for sharing! Beautiful couple, great actions, and a cool green suitcase!

mindy young - THESE ARE FAB!!!! LOVE THEM!

Laura Brandt - Would love to win!! Your photos are great as usual!!

Jeanette Soffe - These are beautiful pictures! I am in love with them! And I would LOVE to win those actions, they look fabulous!

Jill Witt - Love those!…and I would love to use them!

Stephanie Ryan - I absolutely LOVE your work!!! I wish I lived closer to do a mentoring session with you because I would love to learn some of your expertise! And what a wonderful set of actions to have for blogging, I would love them!

Lizzie - Oooh! I LOVE them. I want to win.

Summer Flaherty - What a darling couple!! Your little sis is gorgeous & super photogenic. (just like her big sis!) You show your talent for artistry in every photo you take! Gorgeous!!

tracie - These pic’s are beautiful. I love her eyes. I want these actions. Thanks

marissa vargason - LOVE your work these pics are amazing and how neat is the action!!!!! I so need something like this to help the ease of my blog posts! Maybe I would end up posting more

Ashley Mae - Woot! I would love these

{theres.no.place.like.home}

07.14.10

I will be out of the office until Monday, July 19th. All emails and phone calls will be returned then. Also…if you have emailed me in the past about Mentoring, and I have not gotten back to you…well lets just say I HATE SPAM and the fact that more then a handful of emails just came in. So I will be getting back to you all!

I am leaving on a jet plane to…Kansas…to shoot a Wedding. I am so excited to shoot in a new area, that I have never been too…and be with close friends on their special day. What a great job I have!

and of course I had to part with something…Red.

Make-up and styling by: Averie DelGrosso

Enjoy your weekend…I know I will

love.peace ~V

*Don’t forget to check back on Monday for the next Giveaway!

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