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i love my job.

January 6, 2010 By Eunice Leave a Comment

One of the things that I have enjoyed so much about spending the past 3/4 year immersed in my photography career are all the amazing people that I have met.

First, I love my clients. They are all awesome people to know and many of them have become friends. I love keeping up with them and knowing who has just gotten a new pet, whose kid is now driving, and even shooting the senior portraits of a girl I first met when she was five. This business is really about celebrating life’s milestones, whatever they may be, and the unique joy to be a part of that can only be described to someone who has actually experienced it also.

While I am technically self-employed and don’t have “colleagues,” per se, I really enjoy getting to know my fellow photographers and friends in the business. They are all so incredibly supportive and embrace one another. We share knowledge and information with each other like good friends share recipes. Sure, we are all competing for our share of the market, but for the first time in my life, I don’t feel like I am selling in a cutthroat environment (not to say that there aren’t some devious folks in this industry, I have just had the good fortune of not meeting them yet). It’s more like a big family of people who all share the same passion and desire to succeed, and by working as a team, we all win. It’s awesome.

Sharing life with those around you in such an amazingly creative way is a blessing that I never imagined receiving when I chose this career path.

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make a wish.

January 5, 2010 By Eunice Leave a Comment

In the past few years, I have become a part of a community that I love so much because they are all about giving back. All of the hours I have spent in the past two years have been met with a mix of both praise and criticism. Truly though, I have always had a giving heart and I decided that I need to do more.

This year, I decided that I wanted to help out as many charities as I could, some big, some small, all in need of support. So I have decided to donate 10% of my profits each month to give to a specific charity. This month: The Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching more than 174,000 children around the world.

Although it has become one of the world’s most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission.

A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other capacities.

As the Foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an opportunity to share the power of a wish®. (Source: Make-a-Wish)

The first year I lived in Denver was the first time that I had been involved with the Make-a-Wish foundation, and it was so inspiring to me that there are a group of people out there that simply want to bring magic into a child’s life at a time that doesn’t feel very magical. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?

So this month, please join me in raising money to help make some dreams come true.

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sweetheart minis.

January 4, 2010 By Eunice Leave a Comment

Calling all sweethearts! Whether you’re just dating, freshly engaged, or celebrating a few decades of couplehood, we’re looking at you. We will be shooting in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, at the community of Tlaquepaque.

Mini-sessions combine traditional posed shots and fun, interactive shots — whatever we can manage within half an hour.

You will receive one high resolution image to use for your Facebook page and a digital Valentine card. The rest of your session will be posted in an online gallery for you to share with family and friends or order prints. Space is limited. Book today!

Please indicate which session you would like to reserve when booking your session. **Payment is due in full at the time of booking.**

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future seniors wanted.

January 3, 2010 By Eunice Leave a Comment

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Hey class of 2011! Do you want to be a part of a fun program and earn cool prizes? Announcing the new Senior Model program at Eunice Brownlee Photography.

I am looking for all types of  teens in Northern Arizona area that want to receive a free portrait session and the opportunity to earn cash, gift cards, iPods, and more! You don’t need to have modeling experience, you just need to have the desire to have some fun and be yourself.

All members of the class of 2011 are eligible to participate in this program. For more information on how to become one of our senior models, please email me.

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jdrf.

January 2, 2010 By Eunice Leave a Comment

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Type 1 diabetes runs in my family, so the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is a cause that has a personal resonance with me. Last year, I was fortunate enough to photograph the annual walk/run for the Rocky Mountain Chapter, which ended up being a lot of fun and raised a lot of money.

The number of children with type 1 diabetes is growing. Each year, more than 15,000 children and teenagers are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the U.S. That’s more than 40 per day. The vast majority of children diagnosed with any form of diabetes are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.3 billion to diabetes research, including more than $156 million in FY2008. More than 85 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In FY2008, the Foundation funded more than 1,000 centers, grants, and fellowships in 22 countries, including nearly 40 human clinical trials. (source: JDRF Rocky Mountain)

This year, I was unable to attend the event itself, but got to experience the joy of photographing the awards banquet, where all of the accomplishments of the participating teams and sponsors were celebrated. The kids and adults had a great time running around and playing games at the Lucky Strike Bowling Alley in Belmar.

I look forward to next year’s event and hope that you will consider putting a team together to help raise money for a very worthy cause.

To donate or find your local JDRF chapter, please click here.

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the beginning.

January 1, 2010 By Eunice Leave a Comment

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I likely won’t blog all 365 photos I take this year, I’ll probably leave it as a weekly task. But I hope to use this project to hone my talents and stretch the creative imagination. I hope to bring you variety, fun, and something a little less ordinary.

My daughter was willing to have a little fun with me today and let me shoot this portrait of her with her favorite friends. Her doll collection, like most little girls, borders on ridiculous. Yet every time I try to pull a “clean sweep” on her, even I can’t part with some of these critters.

To view the entire collection, please go here.

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new year.

January 1, 2010 By Eunice Leave a Comment

2010 is here! I have not looked forward to a new year as much as I have this one in a long time. I think it’s because this year feels so full of promise, change, and new opportunities. I’m really excited about the changes that are happening with Eunice Brownlee Photography, mostly because this year, the business is officially opening its doors! After five years of working this business off and on, part-time, I am jumping in with both feet and am determined to make this my best year yet!

So what kinds of things can you expect in the new year?

More giving. As I have continued my faith journey this past year, the lesson that I have learned is how important it is to give back to the communities we live in. So this year, I’ll be featuring a different charity each month that will receive a part of my profits for their organization. In addition, I am planning several fund-raising events throughout the year to benefit even more non-profits.

Fresh art. I fell in love with photography while in school shooting mostly art photography. As I have gotten into more wedding and event photography, I have been shooting less frequently “just because.” Starting today, I am attempting to shoot a 365 series – a photo a day for the year. Check back each day for the installments, or find the set here.  I’ll also be creating a rotating set of work to display at Il Posto throughout the year.

New look. I hope to have my new website ready to unveil within a few weeks and the “Eunice Brownlee Photography” brand will be ready to go.

Fun events. As well as the charity events I am planning this year, I’ll also have three or four mini session dates planned for those of you that are short on time or are still needing to mind the “extra” expenditures. I hope to make each one fun and entertaining and produce great art portraits in the process.

Travel, travel, travel. Any of you that know me know that I *love* to travel. This year, I plan to do more of that. If you happen to be in a place that I am traveling to and are interested in doing a shoot, please, let me know. For sure I will be in Seattle in the spring and Albuquerque in the next month or so.

Awesome products. I have spent so much time this year reviewing new vendors and their product offerings, and I am excited to add fun, new things to my product line, including mini books, metal prints, art cards, graduation announcements and more!

These are just some of the cool things in the queue for 2010. I hope your years look as promising and I hope to see you soon!

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