A lot of it is technical. I learned a lot of new things dealing with my camera as well as developing a workflow (which has SAVED me)… BUT the main thing I took away from Renew is FAR greater than I would’ve thought going into last March. It is essentially what is says – a Renewal.

REMEMBER – Ginny will be in Austin March 9-11th. Registration starts TOMORROW – Feb 1st. Get on it… it WILL sell out fast.

To give you a kind of synopsis for the weekend – I’m just going to tell you step by step what went on for myself.

First day we got there (late – whoops!), we had a little get together. We learned so much about each other… we all learned about each other and we just got to share our own story of how we came into photography and our business. This was really fun and actually really relaxing… just getting away. I still talk with some of these photographers daily through our Facebook group, which is FREE and you will get to be a part of after you attend.

Courtney of Courtney Moore Photography|Michael of JMHP… y’all both seriously rock!

Our second day was the meat and potatoes. There was a lot of info covered that I still have notes of.  I went back the week following and just digested it some more. You learn in the weeks to follow, not just ON that weekend… Ginny shares anything and everything. She is an open book and you will learn TONS! My favorite and most valuable piece of information I came away with was ActionRunner… seriously… where had it been all my life. I have developed a workflow that allows me to have FREEDOM in my business. I wouldn’t have learned how to develop a consistent and easy workflow if it hadn’t been for Ginny. We also learned about other great products that I would highly recommend. That same day we went to shoot with Ginny and that was a great experience in itself. Shooting and learning all as a group. It was so fun!

Sunday was really great. It was an optional day for attendees to attend a time of worship and prayer. I was SO tired that morning but Courtney and I made ourselves go. We were (are) both so glad we did. Ginny asked us our concerns and fears we were having in our business. She prayed over each of us individually. Through her prayers, God was showing me things under the surface. There was so much of me hidden and hiding… I don’t think Ginny knows how much of a moving and special experience that was for me… but it was well worth any amount of money the workshop costed. Am I perfect? No… am I learning? Yes. God taught me that. It’s a process, but a process I’m most definitely willing to take.

I’m so excited to be joining forces with Ginny this March (9-11th) for another RENEWAL here in AUSTIN. This year the costs are lower, and… there’s really no excuse. Will you join me? REMEMBER Registration is tomorrow! Hope to see you there!!!

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I’m very excited that Ginny Corbett of Ginny Corbett Photography is making her way down to Austin this year for her Renew Workshop Tour! I was able to attend Renew Dallas last spring and to say that it changed my life this last year is an understatement. That’s why I’m also EXTRA excited that I get to help her plan the workshop here in Austin THIS year! Ginny – Austin’s excited you’re coming…

Ginny is actually giving away 5 free seats at her Renew Workshop Tour this year!! One seat at each location: Raleigh, Austin, Dallas, Nashville, and Lubbock. Here’s how you win…

1. “Like” the contest blog post.  Click here.
2. Tag yourself in the Renew Tour photo on her business page. Click here.
3. Leave a comment under the photo on facebook tell her which Renew Workshop you’d like to attend.
Yep…it’s that simple!!

Contest ends on Jan. 30th at 5 pm. Winners will be announced on Jan 31st (the day before registration).

THANKS Ginny!!!

It started out as most family photos do… but, it turned out to be a great morning! Hope you love them Mom!

The shower was so fun and super cute and… I’m glad I could host it.  I can’t believe it was last year!

Special thanks to both her maid of honors and also to Dana of Dana K Designs!

]]> http://brittneymelton.com/2012/01/featured-allisons-bridal-shower/feed/ 0 http://brittneymelton.com/2011/12/2011-favs-contest-winner/ http://brittneymelton.com/2011/12/2011-favs-contest-winner/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:32:04 +0000 brittney http://brittneymelton.com/?p=906 Thanks to everyone who participated in last weeks contest. Derik and I had a very relaxing week off (woo hoo!) and it’s time to announce the winners!!!

Billy & Liz came through with almost 30% of the votes… way to go you guys!!! Your iTunes card is on its way :)

Happy almost 2012! Can’t wait!

I thought I’d run a fun little contest for my 2011 clients. There are WAY too many favs, but I thankfully was able to narrow it down to one image per session. Below are some of my FAVS from each of your sessions. So, if you were engaged, a bride, and married all in the same year – you get 3 entries basically. Every session has an image.

SO – get your FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO VOTE!!! The image/session with the most votes will get a $15 iTunes card or Starbucks card (their choice). The contest starts today – obviously :) – and it will end on Dec 23rd (Friday before Christmas). I will determine the winner that day by noon by the most votes. The winner will be contacted and they can choose their prize!!!

Make sure you share on Facebook as well!! NOW – go get those votes!!! This should be fun :)

1. John & Sarah – Engaged

2. Tara & Rodney – Engaged

3. Deborah

4. Billy & Liz – Engaged

5. Katy

6. Allison

7. Will & Bonita – Married

8. Hilburn Family

9. Jacob & Janna – Married

10. Elise

11. Paityn

12. Daniel & Courtney

13. Tara

14. Christina

15. Aaron & Christina – Married

16. Elle

17. Rodney & Tara – Married

18. Billy & Dana

19. Liz

20. Holtzendorf Family

21. Ben & Caitlin

22. Billy & Liz – Married

A few months ago we got together for their Christmas photos and shot some quick shots before the sun started to set. It was a little crazy because there was a Dia de los Muertos parade that got in the way – but it was SUPER fun! I also got to make their cute Christmas card!  Merry Christmas you guys! We’ve had a great year with you both!!!

PAST CLIENTS ONLY – Make sure you go to your gallery link and use the code “blackfriday2011” to access the coupon… good for 50% off!! ENDS Friday night – order EARLY!

Love you guys and am SO thankful for you. You guys ROCK!

Go enjoy some Turkey, Football, and SLEEP! :) OH and order PRINTS!!! :)