Awesome new Blogger Layout !!! Gotta Give a Shout Out !!

As many may notice I have a beautiful new blog design, custom designed by an awesome lady...Mrs. Stephanie Koller, owner of Olive Pink Design !! She does amazing work and what is even more amazing is her prices !!! She also customized a myspace layout just for me a few months ago !! Thank you Stephanie, as always....you are the best and I am one happy client !! You can check out more of her work at http://www.olivepinkdesign.com/ !!!! Look her up on facebook, fan page Olive Pink Design !!

Excited to be a "Think Pink Photography" Partner !!

Megan Ayers Photography is excited to announce a partnership with Think Pink Photography. Think Pink Photography was founded in October 2007 to support individuals and their families who have been touched by breast cancer. We are a charitable organization that serves two main purposes – celebrating life and supporting the cause.

Through our professional photographer network, we are helping breast cancer patients to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Individuals may choose to document their fight against the disease before or during treatment, or prefer to capture their victory by scheduling a session within 12 months after treatment is completed. Photographers world-wide are now available to donate time and talent to celebrate life and support the cause. There is no cost or obligation to the breast cancer patient. Clients participating in a Think Pink Session will receive a complimentary photo session, as well as a set of 10 small prints from the session. They will also receive a discount on any additional portraits they wish to purchase, although there is absolutely no purchase required at any time.

To support the cause, we have partnered with The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. All funds generated through donations and various fundraising efforts are paid directly to The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. As a 3-time breast cancer survivor, Danielle Beverly and her husband Eric joined together to form a foundation dedicated to promoting education, increasing awareness, and providing support and resources for families who have been touched by breast cancer.

Please subscribe to our blog (on the Think Pink website) and tell your friends and family about Think Pink Photography. Awareness is everything and we can’t be successful without you.

I encourage you to view our website, make a donation, or hire a photographer that supports Think Pink Photography! If you hire me, mention Think Pink and I will make a personal donation to the organization. If you, or someone you know, would like to schedule a Think Pink session, please contact me for details.

I am very proud to be a network photographer with Think Pink Photography, and am anxious to get the word out about this amazing program. For more information, you can contact me, or you can visit the Think Pink Photography website at:
http://www.thinkpinkphotography.org

Modeling Contest Winners.....

It has been brought to my attention that there are still some out there that do not know the official results of the "2010" Modeling contest. Model winners where posted several weeks ago on myspace and facebook, but I realize where not updated her on my blog page ! I am deeply sorry for the confusion, at the time the contest was ending, I was having Internet connection issues and had a delay in posting the winners. But here are the results and thank you so much for your voting and interest in our winners !!!

I decided to choose 3 Girls instead of just two so the TOP 3 winners from the public vote are:

Sarah Park

Ashley Walker

Brooklin Gilbert

Once again, I apologize for the confusion and thank you so very much for voting !!

Walk Now For Autism "2010" Fundraising Kick OFF !!!!

Thanks for taking the time to read this BLOG !!

Myself and Rebecca Blair are getting geared up for many fundraising ideas we have planned for this year to raise money for the Annual " Walk Now for Autism" !!

As soon as everything is planned and ready, we will be making a big announcement on everything, but until then, check out these beautiful bracelets that we are now offering for anyone intrested in helping us raise money for the "Walk Now for Autism" to raise money for research and hopefully one day a cure !!

Bracelet Details:
For anyone that is interested, we will be selling these bracelets for $6.00/ea., to raise money for the 2010 WNFA event


Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or suggestions! These bracelets are very pretty! All proceeds will go to the WNFA event in Wheeling, WV, in support of Team Caitlin. Upon purchasing a bracelet, a donation order form will be filled out in YOUR NAME in the amount of the bracelet ($6.00). Please help us raise money to go towards autism research!


Contact info : email me at MeganAyersPhotography@yahoo.com or call 304-257-1901

A 10:00pm Update :)

Yes, that's right, it is 10pm and I have decided to update my blog. I haven't updated in awhile so I think it is due ! Well alot of exciting things have been going on for me lately !! The first big thing is I finally got my studio lighting !!!! I am now fully equipped to travel to clients home and do a studio style photo session !!! So far I have completed two in home session, and both turned out great !!! I have decided to include in this post a few of my favs from today session !!! Enjoy !


The second wonderful thing going on is that I am now going to be the official photographer for two Beauty Pageants here in our area. The first is the Miss Winterfest which will be held on Feb 20Th, and the second is the Treasure Mountain Festival Pageant which will be held on June 26Th !! I am very excited about both and feel so blessed to have been chosen for as the photographer for both !!


The third piece of news is the amazing ladies that won my 2010 Modeling Contest !! I now have 3 awesome ladies waiting for warm weather so we can do those sessions !! I am super excited about them and have so many ideas flowing through my brain, I am ready to do them NOW !!! Hurry up Spring......(at this point in time that seems to be an understatement...lol) ! A BIG thank you goes out to all the ladies that participated in the contest, you ALL made it a huge success !!


Well, for now.....that is all, but I intend to update my blog a little more frequently...so keep checking back !! Keep an eye out for my next, upcoming CONTEST !! You won't want to miss it !!! Details coming soon !!

M.A.P Maternity { Baby Bennett } A few Fav's

Megan Ayers Photography Modeling Contest 2010 VOTE NOW!!!

Megan Ayers Photography "2010" Modeling Contest !!

VOTING IS OVER....SORRY FOR THE LATE REMOVAL OF THE POLL. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING INTERNET EXPLORER ISSUES. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUCNED LATER TONIGHT !!!
"Model Submission Showcase"



Contestant # 1 Name: Britteny Barr Age:23 Location: Petersburg WV
Interests/Hobbies: Loves dogs, and horses and being a MOM!
What makes her Unique: She is a BBW whom is very confident . She loves to smile and have fun. She is an open book awaiting the next chapter in her life.



Contestant #2 Name: Laura Mongold Age: 42 Location: Moorefield WV
Interests/Hobbies: Computers, shooting pool, watching movies, cleaning house and cuddling with her Chihuahua, dutchess.
What makes her Unique: She is Sassy and Prissy all wrapped into one ! She is feminine and tomboyish at the same time.



Contestant#3 Name: Kayla Kuykendall Age: 15 Location: Petersburg WV
Interests/Hobbies : Sports, Loves the outdoors, horseback riding, four-wheelers
What makes her Unique: She can always make someone laugh, no matter what the situation is.



Contestant#4 Name: Bethany Lafferre Age: 19 Location: Maysville/Sheperdstown WV
Interests/Hobbies: She enjoys playing softball, scrapbooking, traveling, taking pictures, being with animals, and having a good time with family and friends.
What makes her Unique: She is very compassionate, and she cares deeply with what she is doing in her career.



Contestant #5 Name: Willow Allen Age: 22 Location: Romney WV
Interests/Hobbies: She loves to sing, write dance and photography.
What makes her Unique: Her full name- Willow Red Wing Rock Allen.




Contestant #6 Name: Brittany Kay Berg Age:15 Location: Dorcas WV
Interest/Hobbies: Loves anything outdoors, four-wheeler riding, taking long walks in the summer and going to the beach with her family.
What makes her Unique: She is her own person, there is no one out there that looks like her or acts like her, She is always laughing, and can make anyone feel comfortable around her.




Contestant #7 Name: Jacqueline Danielle Hedrick Age:14 Location: Petersburg WV
Interests/Hobbies: Singing, Theater, riding four-wheelers, pageants and spoling her neice.
What makes her Unique: She loves to smile and have a good time.





Contestant# 8 Name: Brooklin Gilbert Age:14 Location: Moorefield/Maysville
Interests/Hobbies: She loves the outdoors, sports (Basketball and Softball) She loves riding four-wheelers and getting muddy. Loves to hunt with her dad. Loves talking on the phone and the internet.
What makes her Unique: She can get dirty with the best of them or put on a pageant dress and show them what a real girl is made of. Softball is her passion and has been playing since she was 5 years old. She is as tough as a boy or ALL GIRL !!!




Contestant #9 Name: Amber Ours Age:24 Location: Petersburg WV
Interests/Hobbies: Enjoys being a MOM and taking care of her two daughters, scrap-booking, chatting online and getting together with friends every now and then.




Contestant #10 Sarrah Park Age: 19 Location : Dorcas WV
Interests/Hobbies: Loves spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, and being around children (She is pursing a career in teaching)
What makes her Unique: She danced in a dance group for almost Ten years, four of those years she danced point ballet and has recieved numerous medals for her hard work.





Contestant #11 Name: Jammie Lee Reel Age: 16 Location: Petersburg WV
Interests/Hobbies: Her heart goes out to helping others, hockey, football, FFA, hunting, and church.
What makes her Unique: She puts others first, has an open heart for many and listens to the word of god. She also enjoys reaching out her hand anyone in need of assistance. She is very understanding and an honest friend.






Contestant #12 Name: Samatha Toshia Phares Age: 17 Location: Maysville WV
Interests/Hobbies: She enjoys the outdoors, fishing, hunting and participating in pageants. She also enjoys riding horses, shopping and her cell phone.
What makes her Unique: She has one both a Jr High Pageant and a Senior High Pageant. She also loves foods most teens don't like brussel sprouts, spinach and sauerkraut.





Contestant # 13 Name: Morgan Taylor Ault Age: 23 Location : Petersburg WV
Interest/Hobbies: She loves spending time with her family and friends, and loves playins sports in her spare time.
What makes her Unique: Her curly hair and personality.





Contestant # 14 Name: Kayisha McGuire Redman Age:14 Location: Maysville WV
Interests/Hobbies: She loves four-wheeler riding, shopping and spending time with friends and family.
What makes her Unique: God made her unique and there is no one else like her.






Contestant #15 Name: Carolyn Gene Dunsmore Age:17 Location: Dorcas WV
Interests/Hobbies: She loves being outdoors, four-wheeler riding, and horesback riding.
What makes her Unique: She is a christian and loves the lord and everything he has done for her. She is not a follower, she makes her own way.




Contestant # 16 Name: Taylor Evans Age:15 Location: Petersburg WV
Interests/Hobbies: She enjoys sports, especially Vollyball
What makes her Unique: Her eyes and wonderful personality.




Contestant #17 Name: Carly Beth Payne Age: 17 Location: Petersburg WV
Interests/Hobbies: She enjoys poetry, playing guitar, writing, dancing, travel, and public speaking.
What makes her Unique: She has been playing guitar for 9 years now, bass guitar for 4 years. She also loves to write music. She enjoys talking about her past experiences, and getting her opinion on everything that is going on in the world today.




Contestant #18 Name: Ashley Walker Age: 22 Location : Petersburg WV
Interests/Hobbies: Photography, Pageants, anything outdoors, fun, new and exciting things.
What makes her Unique: She loves everything diffrent, she is her own person and likes things new and diffrent and unique from everyone else. Always wanting to try something new.

A few new things going on with ME !!

Well, first and foremost..the most exciting news I have to tell is that Megan Ayers Photography now has STUDIO LIGHTING !!! This means that I am now fully equipped to set up in the comfort of your own home or location of your choice and provide you with those studio style portrait sessions !!! Also with new lights came some new backdrops so I am very excited about that !!!

Second update on me is that I have been asked to set up and be the photographer for the Miss Winterfest Pageant that will take place February 20Th in Moorefield WV !! Anyone intrested in entering there child may contact Tonia Berg (304) 257-3397 ! I will be set up that day to take photos of the contestants for anyone intrested ! There will also be a Miss Photogenic award in which I will be the judge so I am very excited about that as well !!

And finally...I am very excited on a 60 day Fitness journey I am about to embark on....A fellow photographer friend of mine, Sheri of Bella Bambino Photography is putting on this awesome challenge for those wanting to put a little fitness into there life...and well, I think I am there !! These winter months are never good for me as I can't get out and be as active as I would like...so here is to the challenge, and the high hopes of great success !! :)

A mommy and daughter time photo shoot !!

This is my beautiful daughter Savanah....we had a wonderful mommy and daughter time taking photos in the snow !! She did a fabulous job and did just what I asked her to, and the end results where these fantastic photos of my amazing little lady !!

Valentine's Special #2 " Beautiful Romance" Couples Special !!

Valentine's Boudoir Special !!!! Jan 25th - Feb 6th

What is Boudoir you ask???? ........

{Boudoir{ [boo-dwahr]- noun~ a womans' bedroom or private sitting room.

What is Boudoir?

It is a classy photoshoot with a tasteful hint of sexiness. There can be many elements of your shoot--Fun, cute, sexy, flirty.....

Hair & Make-up?

All clients will be personally responsible for their own hair, make-up, manicures, pedicures..... (if you wax your eyebrows be sure to do that 24 hours in advance in order to avoid redness and puffiness in your photos). Make your eyes POP with fake eyelashes!!

Choose a Theme

Because you will want to place your photos into a book you may want to choose a theme and have props (simple props) ahead of time--I do not provide props or clothing!!

Nudity?



You don’t have to take your clothes off to be sexy. Clothed, partially clothed, & hinted nudity can all be sexy. I do not do full nudity.


Privacy?


Privacy is a concern due to the intimate nature of boudoir sessions. All boudoir images are kept in strict confidence and no images will be shown without permission from the client in writing. We use only professional labs and album companies that safeguard the privacy of our client’s images.



Where do we do the shoot?


All of these shoots are done in the comfort & privacy of your own home. Some clients may want to rent a nice hotel room (make sure the room has enough space for lighting and the manager knows what is going go--we may have to get a release from the hotel)


Tips for the morning of your shoot


Avoid heavy eating and foods that will make you appear bloated (but DO eat). Wear loose fitting clothing..tight fitting clothing can leave pressure marks on your skin.


***For Just the Shoot the cost is $75.00...and let him decide what he wants !!!!!

GUYS- you can purchase a gift certificate for the package that you like and she can contact me to set up her session appointment !

Needing some Inspiration.... Megan Ayers Photography Model Search !!!

Did I catch your eye??? Well GREAT !!! Yes...I am needing some inspiration, I am working on a sort of "New" Style for myself and I need some models for inspiration....so here is the deal !!!


ANYONE at all intrested in possibly modeling for me and helping me to achieve these wonderful and some crazy ideas in my head, here is what you need to do !!!

Please email to me the following information :

Full Name
Location
Age
Interests/Hobbies
And describe something about you that just makes you Unique !!!!
Please send along with this info at least TWO photos of yourself, 1-photo a Head shot, and 1 Photo full body !!!


EMAIL TO : info@MeganAyers-Photography.com


I will be choosing TWO people to model for me.......THAT means TWO sessions will be given away to the lucky people !! All you have to do is be willing to work with my ideas and travel with me for a day to different locations !!

These sessions will take place in the spring, as soon as the weather gets warmer , which I hope is just right around the corner...LOL

So get your entries in, I am anxious to see who will respond to this !!! ONLY Serious individuals only please !!! Must love the camera as well !!


Thanks to all and good luck !!

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS SATURDAY JANUARY 30TH 2010 !!!!! SPREAD THE WORD....


***********EMAIL ENTRIES TO: info@MeganAyers-Photography.com *********

Megan Ayers Photography

www.MeganAyers-Photography.com


PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE AT LEAST 2 PHOTOS WITH YOUR ENTRIES, THANKS !!!!