Website Temporarily down.

It will be back up soon, needed to do some major updates and decided to pull it down and update it all at once instead of little spurts here and there.

Should be back up by Monday! Sorry for any problems this may cause.

Marie

52 Pieces of Me.... Week 3 and 4

I did one for week 2, but it's a very personal image that I only shared with my close friends, I did not feel comfy posting it here (sorry!)

I was sick for most of week 3 so I didn't get to take a Picture, so I am counting this one as week 3 and 4's, and yes I can do that!



So this is me being me, I'm a big ole kid at heart, Jordan got this Skateboard for Christmas and being me I had to ride it right away, on Christmas morning I hopped on the board without a moments hesitation, only to fall flat on my butt, umm I guess I was a bit rusty! I came up laughing though, and like I teach my children, always get back up, it took me a little bit to try it again (in my defense it has been COLD!) but I got back up and showed the kids, even if you fail at it once, you continue to try. And heck yes I was scared I would fall again, I am Def not a real kid anymore, I was sore for two weeks after my fall!

Today I was accepted.

Earlier when I checked my email I was thrilled to learn that I had been accepted as a Photographer for two wonderful Charities, two totally different themes but both of them close to my heart.




It's a wonderful program for our Military families that are either in the process of Being Deployed, Already Deployed or are coming home. I encourage everyone to go take a look at their website and get more info, what is offered, to see if you qualify or to find a Photographer in your area.

I have always held a great respect for our Service Men and Women, my husband is ex-military, my recently passed uncle served in Vietnam, and I have countless other friends and family members who are Military men and women.

I am already listed on their Photographer Directory!





The Littlest Heroes, please go read about this Organization, A snippet from their homepage.

"The Littlest Heroes Project is a non-profit based organization founded in January 2008, made up of professional photographers nationwide that provide free photo sessions to our nations Littlest Heroes. This is our way of giving back and taking a stand for these children who sometimes feel forgotten because of their illnesses. We are here to let them know that they are heroes to many, and to share their inspirational stories and photos with the world.

If you have a child, or know a child, who suffers from any type of serious illness or life altering disability we are here to help. The Littlest Heroes Project provides you with a complimentary photo shoot for your hero and family. Please read the information on this site and be sure to contact us so we can help pair you up with a photographer from your area. The whole family ... Super Sibs and the Brave Parents are welcome to participate in the session as well! "

I have friends that have littlest heroes of their own, and while any illness is never easy to go through, seeing your child, or the child of someone you love and care for fighting for their life, or having a lifelong disorder to fight is not easy.

(I'll be listed soon on the Photographer Directory)

I am very much looking forward to working with both of these Organizations, I thank you for accepting me and letting me be a small part of two great Organizations!

Marie Champion

Looking for 2010 Senior Reps.

Looking for students from the Vinton and Jackson County areas who will be seniors and graduate in 2010, senior reps receive complimentary sessions, a picture for your yearbook, senior rep cards and a discount on any prints ordered, plus you earn free prints for each referral.

The only requirements are, you must be comfortable in front of the camera and be a member of either Vinton County or a Jackson County High School and be a Senior for the 2010 school year. There is only one spot left for Vinton County and two spots for each school in the Jackson County Area. (Wellston, Jackson, Oak Hill)

Email me at Marie@mariechampionphotography for more info.

Thank you,
Marie

52 Pieces of Me.... Week 1

Yea, 52 pictures of me, wonder if I can keep up with it?

Some of my Photographer friends have started a 52 pieces of me group, I joined, the woman that hates being in front of the camera, umm yea me, I think I may be crazy! but I'm always up for a good creative challenge, but really how many Self Portraits can one person take? Well I guess 52 is the answer since we are to do one a week. It's only the first week and I am already slacking, this may not go to well LOL. However I do have a couple ideas, they should cover the first month after that well... we will see.

Thankfully though, these girls are my motivation, and we always inspire eachother and who knows, maybe I will learn something new about myself during this process? Many of my wonderful Photographer friends who are also doing this challenge are on my blog list on the side, some are blogging it some are not, but make sure you check out their links to see what they come up with! We've had some great entries so far!

One Thing I love, One Thing I hate...
I love my lashes, always have, they are thick and long, I don't even have to wear mascara.

I hate the scar on my nose, I had a small cyst grow there while I was Pregnant with my 2nd child, I had it removed once and it grew back, so they had to remove it again.





Marie

New Years shoot.

Since New Years is my Birthday, Megan humored me and went out and stood in freezing weather to give me a couple hours of fun time, yes believe it or not, Photography while my Professional is still fun for me. She even smiled for me, which in itself is a huge thing for her to do when I have my camera out. The crazy thing is, she actually liked her smile picture! lol

Isn't she just beautiful?

She has went through my Photography journey with me, and I am so thankful for her constant modeling, she has gotten really good too! I don't even have to direct her anymore, she knows her angles well!







Megan and her Brother :)