StacyN on March 3rd, 2010

The “Pure Michigan – Spring” book represents four months of some of the most challenging photo sessions I’ve ever encountered. It’s wonderful to have my work featured alongside that of other top photographers. To represent Michigan in this beautiful publication is a great honor. And yes, I’ll admit it… doing so as the only female [...]

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StacyN on January 28th, 2010

After a month-long entry period, followed by a preliminary voting round that featured 7 groups of 21 photos each (147 photos), which was followed by a 1-week FINAL VOTING ROUND…
… I was pleased to learn today my photo of the Grand Haven pier in winter was a winner in the PhotographyCorner.com 2009 Photograph of the [...]

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StacyN on December 11th, 2009

One of my photos has made it to the final round for the Rainforest Alliance 2009 Sustainability Photo Contest!
Please help vote for my image – it’s the one of a Great Horned Owl peeking out from the pine trees.
The grand prize winner will receive a five-day, four-night rafting and eco-tour for two to Costa Rica, [...]

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StacyN on December 1st, 2009

Hello out there… it’s been quite a long time since I last posted to this blog. That is sort of a good sign – it means I’ve been extremely busy. There’s a host of things I’ve been involved with – a great amount of website design work, various art shows, a few portrait sessions, and [...]

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StacyN on September 26th, 2009

Voting on the first round for ArtPrize goes through September 30th only! Hurry – get yourself registered and come check us out.

The mezzanine level at SanChez Bistro – come up and enjoy my 18 large canvas photography pieces and three multimedia presentations on the TV!
While the restaurant very much appreciates your patronage, I’d like to [...]

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StacyN on September 7th, 2009

More than 225 photos were entered into the amateur and professional divisions in the 2009 Great Lakes Forever Photo Contest, sponsored by Budweiser and the Chicago-based Great Lakes Forever. Budweiser will use one amateur and one professional photograph on more than 120,000 printed beer coasters to be distributed throughout eight Great Lakes states and two Canadian [...]

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StacyN on September 2nd, 2009

Party Date: Sunday, September 27

Party Time: Noon until 6 pm
Party Venues:

San Chez Bistro
Bar Divani
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom
Urban Institute  for Contemporary Arts (UICA)
West Michigan Arts and Technology (WMCAT)

Complimentary foods at each location with a cash bar! Artists will be present to talk about their work.
Visit http://sanchezbistro.com/events_artprize.htm for information.
SanChez Location:
38 [...]

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StacyN on August 14th, 2009

Kent Miller of Bay City, Michigan has been awarded the Grand Prize in the Pure Michigan Photography Pros’ Competition. He was one of ten photographers from across the nation that competed for a $5000 cash prize by photographing in specific designated locations across the state. Kent photographed the Flint area.
I’d like to congratulate Kent and [...]

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StacyN on July 28th, 2009

If you’re into the whole social networking scene – you might already be a member of Facebook. If not – I can honestly say it’s a lot of fun, and a very useful communications tool.
Not only have I re-connected with a host of school friends (from elementary years through high school), but also former co-workers, [...]

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StacyN on July 24th, 2009

I’m officially announcing my ArtPrize venue space  – it’s at SanChez Bistro and Cafe!
The area where my work will display – is 36′ long and about 3′ wide. The existing mural will be covered, and my pieces will be hung over the same space.
There is existing track lighting (more could be added) and I also [...]

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