The Worlwide Photography Gala Awards

I woke to find the best email in my inbox ever. I decided to enter WPGA's Portrait and People international photography contest. It was my first time so I was afraid and almost talked myself out of it. I'm glad I didn't. One of my images was awarded silver and will appear in a book. Have a wonderful weekend. Liz

The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards

Announcement / Press Release

Portrait & People Contest

7560 images were received from 57 countries. 1286 (17%) images passed the first
screening and were entered into the second screening. 158 images (2% of the total
submitted) of 147 artists were selected to be featured in the Book Portraits and
People 2011.

Self Portrait

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So, this week the I Heart Faces Challenge is "Self Portrait". I HATE having my photo taken. I tried to take photos of myself with my camera and hated all of them lol. I took this one of myself with my Blackberry. Go figure, it's one of my favorite photos of myself... so I Heart Faces photo challenge, here I am ... Liz Brown... Self Portrait lol lol

Enjoy your week:)

I Heart Faces...Scenic Black and White

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This week the I Heart Faces photo challenge is for scenic black and white photos. I've been working with my film camera a lot lately and took this lil model to a topiary garden. It has a beautiful pond filled with lily pads, fish and frogs. I decided to submit this image. I love the old 1940's feel it inspires.

My Pretty Lil Tomboy...

Bri loves her costume from her dance recital. She use to wear it "everywhere" she could get away with. We found this gold Spalding Ball at a flea market. I loved the contrast of the tutu with the basketball. Soooo, I'm entering it in the I Heart Faces Week 30 Purple Photo Challenge.

Summer Fun

I know it's been ages since I've posted new content. I decided to change direction with my photography. I love taking portraits but my heart soars when I do editorial and photojournalism work. I'm starting a new journey, and I'm so excited to be following my heart.

This photo I took of Ben at the park pretty much sums it all up. My feet are off the ground, my head is in the clouds, and I'm soaring like an eagle.....

I decided to enter this photo in I Heart Faces' photo challenge of the week. "Over my head".

Will Be Back Soon...

I'm taking a break from blogging. I'm working on new and exciting projects. See you soon.

I've been so busy working that I haven't had much time to update this blog. As soon as I finish up my photography committments with clients, I'll jump back in and post some fun stuff.

I usually work with children, but I recently had a chance to work with adult models for a different looks for a commerical client. I'll post more photos from that shoot when I can.

Until next time, take care.

Some recent work I've done.

Jack Canfield, author of the "Chicken Soup of the Soul" series. He's very inspirational!

Memories to cherish...

It doesn't seem like another year has gone by. Bri is growing up and changing. I was cleaning up some old folders and ran across this one I took of her last year. These are the moments I treasure....

I Love Oopsy Daisey Pettiskirts!

I shot fall photos for a client and we used the Ivory Holiday Pettiskirt from Oopsy Daisey Baby. I love these skirts. Chloe and Sophie are looking great in them.

Commercial Work

I was blessed with several new commerical clients. I've posted a few photos from some of the work I've done. As soon as other clients make decisions on photos, I'll post more work.

Forgive me, I've been MIA! And I'm very thankful. I've had several photoshoots to do and edit. I was in the park shooting a senior portrait shoot and came across the most beautiful twins ever. Their father let me snap these photos of them. He has the cutest blog of them. http://planetmcgee.blogspot.com/. Thanks again Chris!

Things to do today:

• Thank God for my many blessings!
• Edit the rest of these photos! I have a lot to finish:)
• Enjoy my family and have fun.
• Hope you all have a safe and wonderful weekend. Thank you for your support!

I can't wait until the 4th of July. I'm looking forward to eating all that good food I have no business eating... yummy!

What about you? What do you look forward to eating at this time of the year?

RIP Michael Jackson

Regardless of how you feel about Michael Jackson's personal life, there's no denying his remarkable talent. He will be greatly missed by many. The "Smooth Criminal video is one of my all time favorites.

Things to do today:

• Finish Liz Brown photography website!


• Finish Liz Brown photography website!


• Finish Liz Brown photography website!


• Did I mention I need to finish and launch my photography website? "grin"

Okay, I'll be the first to admit it, I'm guilty of grabbing grapes and barely running water over them before I eat them... well all that's changed now! I ran into a friend of mine and we stopped for a bite to eat. She's a RN and I saw her whip out a bottle of FIT and spray her apple, rub it and pour bottled water over it. I just looked at her like ooookay.

She said, "Look like that if you want to, but if you knew what you could be eating you'd spray too." I won't go into what all she said because I'm still shuddering, but I will tell you I bought a couple bottles of FIT for us to start using. I'm not endorsing this product, but I encourage you to research whats "lurking" on our fruits and vegtables. If you don't want to purchase FIT, no problem, but SCRUB your produce. Don't just let water run over it and think that's enough..... okay? promise?

Until next time,