Black River Landing

Week 12:  Georgia

My name is:  Michael Mahon

Right now I’m sitting at: the computer editing photos.

My family includes: My beautiful wife Becky, My two daughters Sonya and Ellis, and my son Michael.

What inspires me is:  living in a free country, where my wife and I can grow our business and raise our children.

The photographer who most inspires me would be: One of my good friends, Rene Bidez and also, Sandy Puc.

When hanging out online you will usually find me:  at either the photographer forum: ProPhotogs.com, or the C2K neighborhood, or at fencecheck.com.

The first thing I crave in the morning is:  Dr. Pepper

Don’t tell anyone that I love:  Facebook

To me “beautiful” is: watching my children grow or any newborn child.

This year’s purchases MUST include:  a Nikon D300 and possibly a D700 (dreaming).

My guilty pleasure is:  Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Milkshakes.

If I had $500 to spend on myself today, I would buy:  A new ipod for both the wife and myself.

I think my best feature:  is my friendliness.  I rarely meet a stranger or gain an enemy.

I am addicted to:  Caffeine (mainly Dr. Pepper)

One personal goal I have this year would be:  To increase my financial input.

View Michael’s website

Week 11:  Indiana

My name is: Vickie Saewert

Right now I’m sitting at: My computer in my office.

My family includes: My hard working husband Jeff, and our two grown Kids,  Austin and Kristy.  Also 3 cats, 3 dogs and 3 horses.

What inspires me is: The beauty God shows me everyday in the smallest things.  People that put others first and of course My Husband and My Mother!

The photographer who most inspires me would be: That is a hard one because I get inspired by so many.  I do just love Carletta Watkins Photography.  She came and spoke a a local PPA meeting and was so honest about all the wonderful things in our business and all the pressures.  I really appreciated her honesty and her work does inspire me to press forward.

When hanging out online you will usually find me: I really keep busy and seldom have time to hang out on line but when I do I love forums like the C2K that I can get some critique on my work and where I can read others new ideas or thoughts.

The first thing I crave in the morning is: I love a cup of coffee with a shot of expressio and Grits!

Don’t tell anyone that I love: Dates with my husband.  My favorite is when we get all dressed up for dinner and then go to the book store!  How boring is that!

To me “beautiful” is: A child dancing for no reason at all, Butterflies, Running Horses, an early morning mist with the sun pressing through, and older people holding hands.

This year’s purchases MUST include: A big screen TV for my studio slide shows.

My guilty pleasure is: Shoes, I love to buy shoes but way out here in the country hardly ever  have a chance to wear them.

If I had $500 to spend on myself today, I would buy: Well, I’d rather spend it on someone else especially my kids but if I  had to spend it I would buy some gas to travel around visiting my family and friends.

I think my best feature: My personality and the way I can make people feel at ease. 

I am addicted to: Watching Survivor and The Bachelor.

One personal goal I have this year would be: Start some scholarships for the 3 schools in my county.  I live in a rural area where it is very hard for these kids to go on to collage so I would love to be a part of them finding and fulfilling their dreams. 

View Vickie’s website

1.  Cool off from this heat wave!  With a pineapple designed fan from Linen-N-Things.

2.  Personalize your own frame and accessorize your living area with a frame from PersonalizationMall.

3.  Have a perfect manicure every time.  Learn how at Revlon.

Until next time
Stay cool!  Drink lots of H2O!

Your relaxed Blogger

Heather