The BUZZ at M Gallery

Studio Remodel

Ok...the paint is finished...the laminate flooring is down.....I just got the corner round trim today to finish out the flooring...after that goes down...it will be complete....well, except for cleaning all the drywall dust that is everywhere...I mean everywhere...that floor will have to be mopped 3-4 times I bet to rid all that dust...I have ordered some new urban/contemporary funiture, that is soooooooo cool...you all will love it....very hip stuff...I have a few decorative items to buy to make it just right...but it's almost ready....can't wait...been a long time waiting....I will keep you updated when I'm ready to show it off to ya....take care...m

Meet Katie...she is the first senior ever for mgallery from Lincoln County High School....love the white coat she wore...it was actually cold outside that day...so it was great that she brought the coat..most seniors don't ever think of that...I'm glad she did..very cool images...

Here are a few images from Katie's session.....she really was a blast to work with..and very photogenic...just look at those dimples...beautiful girl.. ...thanks Katie

Friday

Hey all..it's Friday...I have had a busy day and have another one for Saturday..my youngest son Kody is having his 14th birthday party here tomorrow...there should be about 20-30 kids here...mass chaos...they are having a guitar hero competition and player other games too..it should be fun for them...not me...and on another note...my flooring will be installed tomorrow..and completed too...yaaaaaaaa....I can start decorating....I'm really looking forward in having that studio space completed...long time coming...have a great weekend...M

P.S......Hey Kelly S....call me...I have something to talk with you about..I know you read my buzz...hurry ok....times running out..M

Buying a Christmas wreath.......

Today I made a trip to buy a wreath for my front door to my home...oh and I needed deodorant...can't have smelly armpits..so, I drive to walmart....cause basically that is the ONLY place I know of around these parts to purchase such joyous decor....as I stroll through the store seeing all the crap they have...man they have everything....I find the deodorant I like and get 2...no thats not one for each pit...I just don't want to run out without a backup....I'm funny that way...these things are like $4 buck each..I better not have moist pits at that price....ok..back to the story..the wreaths....I find them at last...yep, all the way in the home and garden center...waiting to be ripped from the shelves and put on someones door or window...of some nuckleheads car grill...have you seen that before? It would be my luck my truck would overheat due to the wreath blocking the radiator....thats all I need....so I pick the most joyous of them all wreaths...it was like $20 bucks......but....how do I attach this to my door you ask...I had to ask too.....she was a sales clerk on a ladder, hanging more joyous decor....she got down and walked like 6 feet behind me and says this is what you need...it was a rubber suction cup with a hook to hold the joyous decor, I mean wreath to my door...my door has a large oval of glass and this works great for that..not sure about solid wood or metal doors...it should work...Now, you thought this story was finished huh....OH NO...remember I said I made a trip to walmart to buy D.O. for B.O. and a wreath aka joyous decor....Ha...that would be too easy...walmart has a plan...it's a conspiracy..they want us to spend every dollar we have.....it's a vicious plan, putting crap everywhere for us to bump into causually and teasing us with sale sale sale....The plan worked...like crytonite to superman and doughnuts for Homer Simpson...When it was all said and done...I bought a bed in a bag set for my bed at $90 and memory foam pad for my bed at $70 and a pillow to match the bedding at $15 and a couple long sleeve t-shirts and a pair of cool jeans for $30 total (bargin of the day) some softdrinks, AA batteries for my flash...I have a wedding to shoot in 2 weeks...and a little bottle of oust spray for my truck..like I really needed this..I have fabreeze and a big can of oust at home that would work fine...but I had to have the small size with 70 sprays...see what I mean..It was walmart...all said and done I spent $280  oh and 40 cents....they are evil..pure evil...I go in for a wreath and deodorant and now I feel like curling up in the fetal position and weeping....I've been violated...and mind you...these are not christmas gifts....oh no..I still have to go back sometime soon...I did buy some christmas gifts online...but not walmart.com....So let this be a warning to you...beware!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Hey guys...Happy Thanksgiving to you all...This is such a busy time of year for most people, and we need to STOP and take a look at our lives....and give thanks for what we have and how we live...I know that my family and I are really blessed and I am very thankful...I get to capture the stages of my customers lives and their emotions as the session progresses. I love my "job"...if you wanna call it a job...it very rarely feels like work...I hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving, and remember to be thankful for who you are and what you have...much love...M

Studio remodel

Painting started today on my studio...I hope it will be complete in a couple of days...it is really starting to look great...I just need to get the floor down after the paint..and then decorate....I will keep you updated...have a great weekend everyone...M

Did you miss me?

I know...I haven't blogged in a while...so here goes another entry..my studio remodel is about complete..the contractors took a couple days longer than expected...I still have not completed the painting and flooring..I am meeting with a painter in the am to discuss finishing what I have started...hard to find time for me to do it...I have had several senior sessions, and my last two seniors were great..one girl was from Mason Co...in Maysville..I will post a few images of Samantha for you...see ya next time..M

Studio remodel

Hey all....sorry for not posting anything lately...been busy....but the good news is...my studio is almost complete....the contractors, say they will be finished in the afternoon Tuesday....I have to finish painting and my brother and I will put down the flooring...laminate american walnut finish...it looks great so far...and I cant wait to show it off to you....Christmas sessions are still available too...if you want Christmas cards created just for you...book now....see ya...Mark

Studio remodel

Hey all....well, the studio remodel is starting to take shape...the walls are painted with primer...I need to make time for the actual paint now...before the drop ceiling goes up...I sure don't want to cut in around that, if I can avoid it...so, maybe tonight I will paint...the flooring will be one of the last items to put down..and it should really make a huge impact on the space....I got a great deal on american walnut laminate flooring...it's dark, but I love it...and it even works with my logo colors...chocolate...I will keep you updated on the progress....see ya...Mark

Recent Senior shoot

Hey guys, I though, since I hadn't posted anything on the buzz lately...that I would do this Sunday...and post some images from a recent senior shoot...This is Emma, she is a senior at Danville..she was a blast to photograph, and she even brought in her favorite book, and her ipod..she loves reading and music...thanks Emma...here are your images..M

Hey all

I just returned home from Louisville, Ky...where I attended the KPPA ( Ky pro-photogs of america) fall seminar and tradeshow....I attend 3-4 seminars a year, so I can improve my skills and creativity. This helps me create wonderful images for my clients...I also won a $500 scholarship from KPPA, to attend any PPA aproved educational class. Now, I have to choose a photographer to study with..there are so many that I want to train with...it's really hard to pick one...and I can't go to all of them...It was great seeing John Michael, Kelly, Kristy, Mark, Steve, and really everyone...thanks for a fun weekend guys...talk with you soon..Mark