shot an event last night for lisa, my good friend of landmark events... the party was for mojopages.com and keep keep a breast org. i do hope to post all the pics on my photoshelter personal archives, so check back here for a link.
there were also a few sponsors at this event...sponsors, jump in the comment section and give us a shout out, tell me what you do! thanks! and thanks to all for stopping by the booth for a portrait.
there were also a few sponsors at this event...sponsors, jump in the comment section and give us a shout out, tell me what you do! thanks! and thanks to all for stopping by the booth for a portrait.
Jon Carder:
Hey Jay, I got sucked into checking out your whole blog. loving it! FYI I found a small typo in the intro paragraph at the top of the blog - "some of my past client include Nike..." should be "some of my past clients include Nike..." I've got a ton of these typos on MojoPages and always appreciate when people point them out, hope you don't mind.
P.S. We're going to create a business profile for you on MojoPages so when people search for photographer in San Diego you'll pop up in the results. We really appreciate you being at the event and want to do what we can to help. Lisa will let you know when your profile is all set-up so you can pimp it out with some of your photos.
(09.22.08 @ 12:28 PM)
jay:
robert, you would laugh if you saw how simple it is, basically one large umbrella, and a white wall, or backdrop. nothing too fancy, but fun.
(09.22.08 @ 08:59 AM)
robert:
Is this a photo box you set up? i noticed you did it for a wedding and posted some pics on your wedding blog site. if this is a photo booth you set up (or even if it isn't), write about it plesae! nice stuff!
(09.21.08 @ 10:14 PM)
jay:
hey jon, feel free to post them on mojopages, just give me a link or credit or something ;-) thanks!
(09.19.08 @ 04:51 PM)
Jon Carder:
Wow, you're damn good. Nice to meet you at the event. It's clear you've got serious talent. Thanks for shooting the Mojoer's. Do you mind if I post them on MojoPages?
-Jon
MojoPages.com
(09.19.08 @ 04:42 PM)
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hi all! i am excited to announce all the photography/creative professionals that will be helping judge the contest. so without further ado:
PETER DENNEN
Aurora Photos
Director of Photography
http://www.auroraphotos.com
http://www.peterdennen.com
Hello Summer People, I am pleased to be part of this photo contest as a judge and panelist. Summer is without my favorite season and as we reach the end of the line here before fall completely takes over, I welcome all these warm season visuals to keep the vibe alive as long as we can. Jay (the host of this fun photo contest) and I are connected through our relationship at Aurora Photos. I am the Director of Photography for the agency and have been working with, representing and editing photography since 1995 here in the great state of Maine. I also thoroughly enjoy being behind the camera which gives me a slightly unique perspective on the photography biz. I currently work with hundred of the best photographers in the United States and I am stoked to see what freshness is brought to the table via new shooters I have not crossed paths with. Alright folks, keep it real, get creative and fire off some of your absolte best summer photo sessions.
SAMANTHA ROCKMAN
Freelance Art Buyer, Producer, Art Consultant
http://www.rockmanreps.com
http://www.rockmanpro.com
310.709.3327
Samantha is an industry professional who has worn many different hats in her career. Her experience started as an art buyer at the Agency at Fidelity Investments followed by working in educational publishing. She has produced for a number of photographers on both coasts as well as worked as an account executive for Corbis Images. Samantha enjoys being freelance so she can collaborate with a wide range of creatives, both on the client and talent side. She resides in Los Angeles and dreams of repping a killer talent roster.
JOHN MCKUSICK
EVP - Co-founder | Geary Interactive
http://www.gearyi.com
http://www.gearyi.com/fresh
A talented creative and industry veteran, John built Geary's creative, technology, and search marketing departments; he currently heads up the Performance Marketing Group. Accruing more than forty design awards and thirteen years of digital marketing experience, John is an interactive expert and pioneer. His determination stems from a passion for the digital world and the influence it has over behavioral change. As an innovative thinker, John inspires clients and colleagues to create engaging experiences that generate responses.
HEATHER MORTON
Art Buyer/Photographer Consult
http://www.heathermorton.ca/
Heather Morton has worked with photography in advertising for almost 10 years. Having assisted for various photographers, she found her niche with Tom Feiler and served as his first full-time Producer- becoming one of the first dedicated Photography producers in the city. Still grateful for the opportunities she was given, Heather learned tremendously from one of the most innovative and hard working photographers in the industry. At the same time she helped define the importance of the Photography Producer and how it would be practiced in Toronto. full bio - http://www.heathermorton.ca/
EMY REILLY - WILD CARD JUDGE
ICU RN, Mother of 2, wife of professional photographer
Over the last 8 years, I have honed my photography critiquing skills by reviewing in fine details the images my husband has created and determining with some mathematical cerebral insight as to whether or not I will be able to enjoy a sustaining comfortable life married to a professional photographer. Am I qualified to tell you whose image is the best? Probably not, but I am going to tell you anyway.
PETER DENNEN
Aurora Photos
Director of Photography
http://www.auroraphotos.com
http://www.peterdennen.com
Hello Summer People, I am pleased to be part of this photo contest as a judge and panelist. Summer is without my favorite season and as we reach the end of the line here before fall completely takes over, I welcome all these warm season visuals to keep the vibe alive as long as we can. Jay (the host of this fun photo contest) and I are connected through our relationship at Aurora Photos. I am the Director of Photography for the agency and have been working with, representing and editing photography since 1995 here in the great state of Maine. I also thoroughly enjoy being behind the camera which gives me a slightly unique perspective on the photography biz. I currently work with hundred of the best photographers in the United States and I am stoked to see what freshness is brought to the table via new shooters I have not crossed paths with. Alright folks, keep it real, get creative and fire off some of your absolte best summer photo sessions.
SAMANTHA ROCKMAN
Freelance Art Buyer, Producer, Art Consultant
http://www.rockmanreps.com
http://www.rockmanpro.com
310.709.3327
Samantha is an industry professional who has worn many different hats in her career. Her experience started as an art buyer at the Agency at Fidelity Investments followed by working in educational publishing. She has produced for a number of photographers on both coasts as well as worked as an account executive for Corbis Images. Samantha enjoys being freelance so she can collaborate with a wide range of creatives, both on the client and talent side. She resides in Los Angeles and dreams of repping a killer talent roster.
JOHN MCKUSICK
EVP - Co-founder | Geary Interactive
http://www.gearyi.com
http://www.gearyi.com/fresh
A talented creative and industry veteran, John built Geary's creative, technology, and search marketing departments; he currently heads up the Performance Marketing Group. Accruing more than forty design awards and thirteen years of digital marketing experience, John is an interactive expert and pioneer. His determination stems from a passion for the digital world and the influence it has over behavioral change. As an innovative thinker, John inspires clients and colleagues to create engaging experiences that generate responses.
HEATHER MORTON
Art Buyer/Photographer Consult
http://www.heathermorton.ca/
Heather Morton has worked with photography in advertising for almost 10 years. Having assisted for various photographers, she found her niche with Tom Feiler and served as his first full-time Producer- becoming one of the first dedicated Photography producers in the city. Still grateful for the opportunities she was given, Heather learned tremendously from one of the most innovative and hard working photographers in the industry. At the same time she helped define the importance of the Photography Producer and how it would be practiced in Toronto. full bio - http://www.heathermorton.ca/
EMY REILLY - WILD CARD JUDGE
ICU RN, Mother of 2, wife of professional photographer
Over the last 8 years, I have honed my photography critiquing skills by reviewing in fine details the images my husband has created and determining with some mathematical cerebral insight as to whether or not I will be able to enjoy a sustaining comfortable life married to a professional photographer. Am I qualified to tell you whose image is the best? Probably not, but I am going to tell you anyway.
Dave:
Re: Emy comments: I think that's how it works. Over time, my girlfriend too has become a keen judge of (my) photo worthiness. It's like having an in-house art director...in a good way.
(09.19.08 @ 09:00 AM)
jay:
well, you can send them to me! ;-) but that will not do you any good!! remember that once close the submission process, you can still win by viewers choice. and i will tell you how once we go live with the voting. man, wish i can enter!
(09.17.08 @ 07:52 PM)
Christopher%20Vaughn:
Hum...so where should I send the flowers and chocolate? :)
(09.17.08 @ 05:21 PM)
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hi all, had a few requests on how to shoot the subjects with back-lite light and here are some thoughts on that topic... wish i had some video to go along with this as it might be a bit hard to explain...
some tips:
best when the sun or light source has been diffused or soften a bit. either the time of day, morning or afternoon...of the light source behind something that is helping.
very very conscience when composing the picture as to what the light is doing to the subject and how much harsh light is hitting the lens. its a bit of a dance to get the light amount of light to be flaring off the subject and still not hitting the camera lens to hard. there are hit or misses in this process. i don't like to share my misses ;-)
use a light meter. at least i know how the shadow should be properly exposed. under a bit is always good, i can open it up in my raw processing. in many cases, i know what my exposures for shaded side are going to be...at 100asa, 250th at f2.8 is close to it under many scenarios. these will come easier the more you use this technique
don't expect blue skys behind the back-lite subject. to me, that is a lot of the appeal to the image.
sometimes open heavy light behind the subject is tough. if the subject can be back-lite, yet the immediate background still be a bit darker, makes for easier shooting. the portrait of remi the runner below shows that technique with the trees behind him.
your subject still needs to have nice fill light on the face. this will be easier and easier to see but might not come easy at first. look for structures or other things tha tmight bounce light back.
here are a few pics of josh and aerial. a bit extreme on the back-lite side, but fun!
some tips:
best when the sun or light source has been diffused or soften a bit. either the time of day, morning or afternoon...of the light source behind something that is helping.
very very conscience when composing the picture as to what the light is doing to the subject and how much harsh light is hitting the lens. its a bit of a dance to get the light amount of light to be flaring off the subject and still not hitting the camera lens to hard. there are hit or misses in this process. i don't like to share my misses ;-)
use a light meter. at least i know how the shadow should be properly exposed. under a bit is always good, i can open it up in my raw processing. in many cases, i know what my exposures for shaded side are going to be...at 100asa, 250th at f2.8 is close to it under many scenarios. these will come easier the more you use this technique
don't expect blue skys behind the back-lite subject. to me, that is a lot of the appeal to the image.
sometimes open heavy light behind the subject is tough. if the subject can be back-lite, yet the immediate background still be a bit darker, makes for easier shooting. the portrait of remi the runner below shows that technique with the trees behind him.
your subject still needs to have nice fill light on the face. this will be easier and easier to see but might not come easy at first. look for structures or other things tha tmight bounce light back.
here are a few pics of josh and aerial. a bit extreme on the back-lite side, but fun!
Brad:
Awesome photos!
(09.16.08 @ 03:14 PM)
jay:
marty - fill is just natural most of the time. for all the stock stuff i roll solo, by myself so little help to make all that happen. but if it is an assignment, i might have the assistant help to set up a large bounce wall, reflector. i was not too worried about the fill on remi's shot because the track has bleachers that bounce a lot of light, but i did think the catch lights might have been a bit brighter than they are, thanks for reading!
(09.15.08 @ 09:15 AM)
jay:
hey robert - i guess diffused is maybe not the best term, but it is in some instances, either a layer of trees, a building, or a cloud layer that might sit in between the subject or sun... but that said, it can be done at any time under almost any circumstances, sometimes ;-) there is a real hit or miss risk in the process - jay
(09.15.08 @ 09:10 AM)
Marty:
great stuff Jay, thanks for the insights and the inspiring images. I'd love to hear more about how you fill the camera side of your back lit subjects. I don't see any catch lights in Remi's eyes or the other models - so no strobes? just big reflectors? do you have assistants with you or flying solo?
thanks!
(09.14.08 @ 08:17 AM)
Teresa:
Wow, so warm and cozy!-love the color. You're so good at it! AND it's sooo hard to do! You rock.
p.s.- I've been here before, but just linked here from Facebook-recognized your photo/ad
(09.13.08 @ 04:02 PM)
robert benson:
very cool. thanks for posting this info! "when the sun or light source has been diffused or soften a bit." through a diffuser panel or something? or clouds? Anhow, nice stuff.
(09.12.08 @ 09:08 PM)
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summer is NOT over yet! gather up your summer photos and submit your favorite for a chance to win some of the exciting new photographers tools from ITDR. details below!
i was pretty excited when summer came along because there was so much to shoot and enjoy that i really did not want it to end! i felt that the contest would be a great way to see how others were enjoying their summers and showcase some great image makers. its a bit of a challenge to capture the feeling of summer with one image but thats what we are asking you to do! submit one photo that really captures the summer feeling. we are looking for images that really tell a summer story. make you feel like your 10 again with a jar full or lighting bugs in the backyard. beaches, pools, hot dogs and bbq, whatever your summer is, share it for a chance to win. a panel of photography professional to be showcased will judge the submissions and award 3 winners.
what you can win!!
FIRST PRIZE: Rockstar Blog, PPMAX, SSMAX value of $3350
SECOND PRIZE: HYPERLYTE BLOG, PPMAX, SSMAX value of $1950
THIRD PRIZE: PPMAX, SSMAX value of $1050
all prizes have been generously donated by ITDR, please visit their site and support their commitment to the photography community. http://www.intothedarkroom.com
how you can enter!!
use the application above, and click on "Submit an Entry". try to keep the image under 1 mb. the deadline to enter is 9-30-2008 at midnight. 1 entry per person.
winner announced!!
in the week after the deadline, all images will be featured in a slideshow for the readership to enjoy and share. on 10-6-2008 - the winners will be announced with their images posted on the blog and their respective names next to the images.
the rules of the contest
by submitting the your photo you agree to all the terms and conditions of the contest. to review the rules, click here> rules to be posted very soon! ;-)
one request...please share with your photo buddies. no far if your the only one that knows about it!Â
so who is entering??
relaxed rules:
* anyone can enter, any age, and country, you may not enter if there is a conflict of interest in with the judges, family or employees
* no over digital processing, no borders, no logos, no black and white
* you must have taken the photo, can not submit for someone else
* content should be summer feeling, any deviation may be rejected
* content should be suitable for posting on mycameraisbiggerthanyours.com, no questionable material
* deadline for submission is midnight, pacific standard time on 9-30-2008. winners announced 7 days after the deadline. judges will award winners and their will also be a viewers choice award
* we reserve the right to remove any photo for any reason at any time for non compliance of the above rules
* images must be submitted via the submission application on the blog, email jay with questions
* you should get a submission received email back confirming you entered. if you do not see your photo on the viewer, email jay and confirm its been received.
* image use for the photos will only be used for the contest and promotion of the contest and perhaps future contest, will post the photos as the winners, on this blog and perhaps ITDR's web site. you maintain copyright and ownership!
Ruthann:
I vote for 0132!!! Love the Photos!
(10.31.08 @ 11:50 AM)
lurdes and jon mason:
we love the composition,balanced and flowing.Delightful!!!!!029 wins!!!!!!!
(10.21.08 @ 08:16 PM)
mauricio:
i voted nbr 29 because the photos represents happy children.
(10.14.08 @ 02:11 PM)
mo:
179 sheer joy and love captured in a pic!
(10.10.08 @ 06:27 PM)
EDSON:
I VOTE FOR 029
(10.10.08 @ 05:22 PM)
maureen s:
#24 is great and gets my vote!
(10.09.08 @ 05:36 PM)
Kristin Jensen:
I love number 24
(10.09.08 @ 02:15 PM)
Melissa :
I vote for 0070!
(10.09.08 @ 11:23 AM)
Renata:
Hi, so when the winners will be announced?????
(10.08.08 @ 12:04 PM)
Catherine Will:
I Vote for #0074!!!! ITS THE BEST
(10.08.08 @ 10:13 AM)
CEM:
I Vote for #73!!
(10.08.08 @ 08:29 AM)
allison:
Image 65, on page 4!
(10.08.08 @ 06:55 AM)
Anonymous:
i vote for 0134! best photo i have ever seen... looks like dooms day or something crazy
(10.07.08 @ 06:59 PM)
Anonymous:
I vote for 125
(10.07.08 @ 05:08 PM)
Dani:
Number 7 Number 7!!!!!
(10.07.08 @ 11:56 AM)
Nancy Stephens:
I vote for 43
(10.07.08 @ 09:11 AM)
jay:
24 hours left! we will announce the winners tomorrow(wednesday) at 9am pacific standard time. thanks! and good luck!
(10.07.08 @ 09:07 AM)
Sue:
I vote for 0125
(10.07.08 @ 08:40 AM)
Sas:
#73 please!
(10.07.08 @ 08:01 AM)
Renata:
I have to vote for 7!!!! I LOVE the model!!!!
(10.06.08 @ 09:53 PM)
Anonymous:
I vote for 0073
(10.06.08 @ 08:28 PM)
Colleen :
88
(10.06.08 @ 07:05 PM)
Rick:
When are the winners announced??
(10.06.08 @ 05:31 PM)
Cindy Myatt:
0061
(10.06.08 @ 01:55 PM)
katie:
116
(10.06.08 @ 12:13 PM)
Shelly Loree:
0020!!
(10.06.08 @ 06:24 AM)
Pat Melo:
Erika Verginelli is emerging with talent and originality. Photo 0161 and many more on www.erikaverginelli.com.br
(10.06.08 @ 04:49 AM)
Monica Hela:
I vote for 29 page 2.
(10.06.08 @ 04:07 AM)
jackie Larson:
0136!
(10.05.08 @ 09:25 PM)
grma gina:
vote for 0065 - handsome innocence
(10.05.08 @ 08:20 PM)
Winnie Asher:
Voting for 0088. Best Photographer ever!!!
(10.05.08 @ 05:45 PM)
ANGÉLICA MENDES:
161 BEAUTIFUL......
(10.05.08 @ 05:13 PM)
Anonymous:
great job!
(10.05.08 @ 01:10 PM)
Roberta:
I vote for 161 page 13
(10.05.08 @ 12:06 PM)
Courtney:
182!!!!!!! That is some nice photographic skillz that killz!!!! WOOOOOOO!!!!
(10.05.08 @ 08:57 AM)
Christine Aragon:
My daughter took #182, so I must pick that one. All of them look wonderful though :D
(10.05.08 @ 06:31 AM)
Samuel Aragon:
182. Nice moment.
(10.05.08 @ 06:29 AM)
Erika:
I vote for 182.
(10.05.08 @ 06:22 AM)
Izabel:
#29!!! love it!!
(10.04.08 @ 09:50 PM)
Tracy:
Voting for image 65, page 4...beautiful blue eyes and typical boy with skinned chin-great pic.
(10.04.08 @ 09:33 PM)
Nancy:
I vote for image 65 on page 4 - adorable pic
(10.04.08 @ 09:23 PM)
Carrie:
I vote for #0123
(10.04.08 @ 08:51 PM)
Jaque:
I love #029...perfect!!!
(10.04.08 @ 07:03 PM)
keanna:
i vote for #74!! it rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!
(10.04.08 @ 05:39 PM)
Betty:
I vote for 0024! Great Pic!
(10.04.08 @ 05:31 PM)
Meg:
I love #44...so classic!
(10.04.08 @ 05:06 PM)
Helena Matarazzo:
I vote for 007... I love you Mel!
(10.04.08 @ 04:43 PM)
Monica calhau :
pic 029 awsome grest shot.
(10.04.08 @ 04:01 PM)
Dawn Stahl:
We vote for #87; caturing the true spirit of a child!
(10.04.08 @ 02:19 PM)
Ed:
I vote for #29! Great Job and great image!
(10.04.08 @ 01:31 PM)
jeanette :
we vote for 87, charming photo captured that child beautifully.
(10.04.08 @ 11:48 AM)
sandy sullivan:
vote for 0029 great shot
(10.04.08 @ 11:33 AM)
Lisa Jolly:
I'm voting for 0020! Awesome shot! Love the 2 girls.
(10.04.08 @ 11:06 AM)
Tricia Nguyen:
I vote for JAH-BAH-WOBBI!!! # 0030 JT all the way!
(10.04.08 @ 09:42 AM)
Tânia Mara da Silva Reis:
I vote for 0029. I thougth original.
(10.04.08 @ 09:26 AM)
frethound:
I vote for #116
(10.04.08 @ 08:00 AM)
Bobbi:
I vote for 0020 the seaweed twins...too cute!!
(10.04.08 @ 07:53 AM)
sloane neiman:
I vote for # 20
(10.04.08 @ 07:09 AM)
mary anne fronda:
I vote for 0030...great pic!!!
(10.03.08 @ 09:50 PM)
Debbie:
I vote for the twins # 20 (10.03.08 @ 9:57)
(10.03.08 @ 07:57 PM)
Mayara Reis Zétola:
I vote for 029.... The happy children represent a world that we, adults, forgot!!!!! I remembered my childhood!!!
Very good!!!!!
(10.03.08 @ 05:22 PM)
Glen Appleby:
Great work!!!
(10.03.08 @ 05:00 PM)
carla albuquerque:
How difficult is to choose just one pic! My vote goes to 153. Beautiful, sunny, warm...
(10.03.08 @ 02:55 PM)
Ana Sofia Moraes:
My vote goes to...photo 029, it's amazaing!!!!!!!! and beautiful!!
(10.03.08 @ 12:22 PM)
Jenny:
I vote for 029! Great photo!
(10.03.08 @ 11:59 AM)
Lori Esser:
I vote for the Bride and the Blue Angels!!!! This is a once in a lifetime moment to capture. Beautiful!!!!!
(10.03.08 @ 11:51 AM)
don:
017 gets my vote. Its very warm and happy and I love the flare.
(10.03.08 @ 11:50 AM)
Flavio Fraccaroli:
I vote for 07.The photo is great!
(10.03.08 @ 09:06 AM)
Kami Walker:
I vote for 0017...the girls blowing the flowers is GREAT!!!
(10.03.08 @ 08:39 AM)
françoise barbier:
I vote for 154 page 8
(10.03.08 @ 08:03 AM)
Natalie:
I vote for pic 0088!! I love the bride's reaction. beautiful picture!!!!
(10.03.08 @ 07:35 AM)
Sandra:
I VOTE FOR # 20 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love silly moments photos !!!!!!!!!
(10.03.08 @ 06:36 AM)
ruby:
i vote #17......i like the genuine laughs and the sunflare.
(10.02.08 @ 10:57 PM)
andie:
i vote for 0020! great pic!
(10.02.08 @ 09:49 PM)
Sophie Lynn:
I voted for #0020 Great shot of the twins I loved it!
(10.02.08 @ 09:38 PM)
Robyn:
voting for 0123!!!!
(10.02.08 @ 08:18 PM)
DORINHA:
I VOTE FOR 7, BECAUSE IS A BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN. (02-09-08 - 11:34 pm)
(10.02.08 @ 07:34 PM)
stefan kerr:
Everyone vote for #74 page 6 it is the best picture there are some good pics but 74 takesthe cake. Good luck tara and to the rest of the pics
(10.02.08 @ 07:05 PM)
Stefan Kerr :
Everyone should be voting for picture 0074 b/c it is by far the best the picture. some good pictures but # 74 on page 6 takesthe cake. Lets go 74 lets all vote. Good luck tara and to the rest of the competitors
(10.02.08 @ 06:56 PM)
Anonymous:
I vote for 0079 LOVE those blue's
(10.02.08 @ 05:33 PM)
Arthur:
I vote for #0101
(10.02.08 @ 05:29 PM)
Yvonne:
Voted for 126...What great vivid colors..love the action shot and great looking kids too!
(10.02.08 @ 05:16 PM)
Emma :
I vote for #0074, awsome pic, love it
(10.02.08 @ 04:51 PM)
Nick:
I vote for #159
(10.02.08 @ 04:41 PM)
jorel:
i vote for 108
(10.02.08 @ 03:50 PM)
Hilda:
I vote for #18. I'd love to be that carefree again!
(10.02.08 @ 03:36 PM)
Sunny:
#20 - love it.
(10.02.08 @ 03:26 PM)
Melissa Haunani:
#0073 all the way!!!
(10.02.08 @ 03:13 PM)
christy ensworth:
i vote for #65
(10.02.08 @ 02:43 PM)
Nola Hietbrink:
All-American boy kissed by the sun in an All-American pastime.
(10.02.08 @ 01:38 PM)
Nola Hietbrink:
A true All-American little boy enjoying an All-American pastime being kissed by the sun.
A true 'son beam'.
(10.02.08 @ 01:32 PM)
Leah :
This photo is fantastic! It really shows the meaning of summertime and family! Awesome!
(10.02.08 @ 12:45 PM)
Karlee:
I VOTE FOR #43 Its Fantastic!!!
(10.02.08 @ 12:41 PM)
Leah :
This photo is fantastic! It really shows the meaning of summertime and family! Awesome!
(10.02.08 @ 12:38 PM)
Shannon:
I vote for #0020! The twins are adorable, what a great summer shot!
(10.02.08 @ 12:34 PM)
mdub:
#181. love the simplicity.
(10.02.08 @ 12:23 PM)
Jeremy:
I vote for #0101
(10.02.08 @ 12:09 PM)
Naomi:
I vote for #101. Great end to a fun summer picture!
(10.02.08 @ 12:06 PM)
pat m:
I vote for #0123 - great photo.
(10.02.08 @ 11:58 AM)
nicole west:
I vote for #0087, it is fantastic!
(10.02.08 @ 11:49 AM)
Tamaram Van EMbden:
THis is a photo of my nephew taken in South Africa on the beach
(10.02.08 @ 11:18 AM)
AKG Photography:
I would like to know who was the photographer who shot #0027. To me, this is by far the best shot of all the entries.
(10.02.08 @ 11:16 AM)
SUSIE:
i vote for #101
(10.02.08 @ 11:09 AM)
daniel:
i love #101
(10.02.08 @ 11:07 AM)
gina:
i vote for #101
(10.02.08 @ 11:02 AM)
ari macias:
i vote for #105. that is truly the essence of summer right there, complete with read hair:)
(10.02.08 @ 10:46 AM)
adrian:
I love that shot!
(10.02.08 @ 10:39 AM)
cris papa:
go johanna
(10.02.08 @ 09:12 AM)
Anonymous:
I vote for #0123
(10.02.08 @ 08:59 AM)
Adinês:
I vote for 0161
(10.02.08 @ 08:46 AM)
Geraldine Bob:
I vote for #0123. This picture is so funky!!!
(10.02.08 @ 08:35 AM)
laura:
My vote: 0065 - what a studmuffin!
(10.02.08 @ 08:30 AM)
Neil Cowley:
oh snap - I'm two days late to enter - small tear - going to look to vote
(10.02.08 @ 08:12 AM)
Nicole Kelley:
I vote for #0020 The twins - nothing's cuter than twins!
(10.02.08 @ 08:11 AM)
marjorie fleming:
I vote for #87 - great job of capturing the joy of being a child
(10.02.08 @ 07:52 AM)
marjorie fleming:
fabulous job of capturing the joy of a little boy at the beach
(10.02.08 @ 07:50 AM)
Carolyn Perry:
love this. . . .
(10.02.08 @ 07:37 AM)
Karin:
Love #0020....makes you want to play like a kid again! Awesome pic Jodi.
(10.02.08 @ 07:13 AM)
mvartanian:
i vote for 0020. The girls have the summer feeling
(10.02.08 @ 07:10 AM)
Phillipa Judd:
Summer feeling and smell definitely! 0020!
(10.02.08 @ 06:49 AM)
Sharmaine Whittaker:
I am voting for MCP entry 0020 because i love her work and that photo of the girls are just priceless!
(10.02.08 @ 06:40 AM)
tammy m:
I vote for 0020. Twins and Seaweed~ too cute!
(10.02.08 @ 06:26 AM)
Tammy:
I vote for 0020. Twins and Seaweed~ too cute!
(10.02.08 @ 06:25 AM)
Claire Dalgarno:
I vote for 0020 the 2 girls having great fun with the seaweed, it brings back childhood memories & now my girls do the same. What is it with seaweed!!!!!! lol. x
(10.02.08 @ 06:21 AM)
Donna Williams:
Pls add me to your emailing list and would appreciate a brief review of my site & feedback with regard to my work in Haiti.
Thanks!
(10.02.08 @ 06:21 AM)
Claire Dalgarno:
I vote for 0020 the 2 girls having great fun with the seaweed, it brings back childhood memories & now my girls do the same. What is it with seaweed!!!!!! lol. x
(10.02.08 @ 06:03 AM)
Margo Schuler:
I want to go run!
(10.02.08 @ 05:53 AM)
Nelly Soares:
I Vote for 0020, I remember doing the same thing as a kid with my sister.....and because I love MCP!
(10.02.08 @ 05:40 AM)
Dixie:
I vote for photo 0099.
(10.02.08 @ 04:56 AM)
Dixie:
I vote for photo 0099.
(10.02.08 @ 04:55 AM)
marianne :
I vote for photo 74
(10.02.08 @ 04:49 AM)
Erika:
I vote for 182! :D
(10.02.08 @ 12:53 AM)
Alina:
Adorable!
(10.01.08 @ 11:27 PM)
AL CANONIGO:
I VOTE FOR # 0030.....IT IS A TERRIFIC SHOT.
(10.01.08 @ 11:23 PM)
Cindy:
Is there any way that we will be able to see how many votes our picture received?
(10.01.08 @ 10:53 PM)
jay:
make sure you guys are actually casting your vote above! you can always leave a comments but vote make sure you get your vote in!
(10.01.08 @ 10:26 PM)
Erin:
I would like to vote for Image 65 on page 4 - perfect capture of a summer boy
(10.01.08 @ 10:06 PM)
Rafaela:
Number 7 is the BEST!!!!
(10.01.08 @ 09:42 PM)
jay:
wow!!! i just had to say that as of about 4 hours ago, there were more than 1500 votes! pretty crazy. thanks everyone, keep the voting going, you have till next wednesday. jay
(10.01.08 @ 09:21 PM)
mary ann:
image 0123 looks like he is on the edge of the world
(10.01.08 @ 09:18 PM)
Liza Gomez:
This is great!!!
(10.01.08 @ 09:14 PM)
Courtney Juhl:
Image 65, page 4.....LOVES it!
(10.01.08 @ 09:04 PM)
Courtney:
Image 65, on page 4!!! Loves it!!
(10.01.08 @ 09:03 PM)
Kristina:
i vote for image 65, on page 4!!!!!!!!!!
(10.01.08 @ 08:40 PM)
Rebecca CAwley:
How do I enter this contest?
(10.01.08 @ 08:40 PM)
maureen kane:
I vote for #87
How creative!
(10.01.08 @ 08:39 PM)
Amanda:
All of these pictures are really amazing!
(10.01.08 @ 07:40 PM)
Tim and Dusti Dombroski:
Sweet Shot!
(10.01.08 @ 07:38 PM)
Anonymous:
great capture of joy
(10.01.08 @ 07:36 PM)
Kim Cherniss:
I vote for #87!
(10.01.08 @ 07:11 PM)
marnie Parkes:
great photo catching the moment.....and the fun and the flight....hope you win.....
(10.01.08 @ 06:49 PM)
Maricela Rivera :
I VOTE FOR #0146
(10.01.08 @ 06:42 PM)
Kathy Priem:
I vote for #137. She is my 23rd grandchild. Isn't she a beauty.
(10.01.08 @ 05:40 PM)
Melissa haunani:
I vote for0073 all the way!
(10.01.08 @ 05:31 PM)
jessica o'brien:
i vote for #87
(10.01.08 @ 05:02 PM)
Daniela:
I VOTE FOR #74!
(10.01.08 @ 04:42 PM)
Kristy:
I vote for #23 - Sand angels!!!
(10.01.08 @ 04:41 PM)
Kathie:
I vote for # 87 !!! Captures the feelings of summer fun.
(10.01.08 @ 04:15 PM)
Renata J:
My vote is for 007. Lovely!
(10.01.08 @ 04:09 PM)
Kate del Rosario:
My vote is for 0177.
(10.01.08 @ 03:22 PM)
Deann B. :
I vote for #161! I would LOVE a giant print of that on my wall.... anyone want to put me in touch with the photog?
(10.01.08 @ 02:02 PM)
paula:
I vote for image #030!!
(10.01.08 @ 01:55 PM)
Eva Sowinski:
I vote for Entry #140
(10.01.08 @ 01:18 PM)
Christine J:
I vote for 112!!!
(10.01.08 @ 01:16 PM)
Jessica:
I vote for # 74 amazing!!
(10.01.08 @ 01:12 PM)
Wendy:
I vote for etry 0177...Don't we all remember those days
(10.01.08 @ 12:16 PM)
Sara Harding:
I vote for picture number 87
(10.01.08 @ 11:36 AM)
Kika Healy:
My vote is for entry #0013!!
(10.01.08 @ 11:30 AM)
Melissa Terrano:
I vote for 140
(10.01.08 @ 10:56 AM)
tricia dunlap:
i vote for entry 0020 - the twins dumping seaweed on eachother.
LOVE IT!
(10.01.08 @ 10:55 AM)
walter jones:
GREAT CONTEST!! I VOTE FOR #153
(10.01.08 @ 10:16 AM)
Lindy:
All the photos are lovely I had a had time choosing! Soo how many people voted for their own photo??
(10.01.08 @ 10:11 AM)
patti Najbert:
Love this photo of these adorable girls #0017
(10.01.08 @ 09:18 AM)
Patti Najbert:
Love this photo of these adorable girls
(10.01.08 @ 09:17 AM)
Kristen and Zoey Byrom:
I vote for picture #0017
(10.01.08 @ 08:57 AM)
patricia:
LOVE THE WARMTH AND THE HAPPY FEELING I GET FROM NUMBER 17
(10.01.08 @ 08:49 AM)
Moira:
Please take a look at #86 (on Page 7); I feel it truly captures that joyous summer feeling ! Good luck to all the wonderful photographers !
(10.01.08 @ 08:46 AM)
Christopher Vaughn:
Gosh..do I vote for my photo or not. Ugh. FINE! I'm voting for my favorite, other than my own......
(10.01.08 @ 08:15 AM)
ho:
What are the terms and conditions?
(10.01.08 @ 07:52 AM)
john :
Vote n for entry 10 the best of course
(10.01.08 @ 07:02 AM)
graziella:
hands up tp photo 161!
(10.01.08 @ 07:01 AM)
debbie:
Hope you win i love this pic! Vote n for entry 10
(10.01.08 @ 07:00 AM)
jay:
make sure you guys are voting above, when you click on the image, there is an option that says: "vote for this entry" but then feel free to comment to get other to look at your vote...thanks and good luck!!
(10.01.08 @ 07:00 AM)
debbie:
Hope you win i love this pic!
(10.01.08 @ 07:00 AM)
Karen:
My vote is for 0131!
(10.01.08 @ 06:57 AM)
John Anthony:
I vote for #0178!
(10.01.08 @ 06:52 AM)
Carolyn Bowles:
My vote is #0178! Love the first steps of a baby on the beach - how sweet! :)
(10.01.08 @ 06:40 AM)
paul miller:
017 is my vote
(10.01.08 @ 06:18 AM)
AK:
vote for entry 0156
(10.01.08 @ 05:57 AM)
SL:
How do you vote for your favorite?
(10.01.08 @ 05:11 AM)
erika:
I vote for entry #161!!! cool photo that really captures the summer feeling! good luck to all!
(10.01.08 @ 04:55 AM)
jay:
voting has begun!! cast your vote, share with friends and family! good luck!
(10.01.08 @ 12:27 AM)
julie Lackey:
Thanks for hosting the contest. They are so many wonderful photos.
(09.30.08 @ 07:31 AM)
jay:
just a photo that you have taken that captures the summer feeling, so does not matter when you have taken it...
(09.26.08 @ 07:00 AM)
laura t.:
does the photo have to have been taken this summer? Some of my favorite images were from last summer...I've been in a bit of a rut lately. Thanks and I've loved looking through the gallery!
(09.25.08 @ 12:52 PM)
Kristina Shipley:
I vote for image #0094!!!
(09.24.08 @ 07:26 AM)
guillaume DEUTSCH:
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(09.24.08 @ 07:02 AM)
Lynne:
How cool of you for this contest! Heard about it through Tara Whitney's blog.
(09.24.08 @ 05:39 AM)