Inspire Me Baby
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  • We’ve been blogging for 6 months now and wanted to take a look back at some of our favorite moments of the year.

    EDIT: I was going to post some more favorite posts but it turned into me thanking the people who first gave this blog a chance and I think I’m going to leave it that way.

    Happy New Year all!!!

    FEATURED SESSION BY LOT 116

    We were a super new blog and I was writing to a handful of photographers who I admired hoping they would want to be featured on the site. Lot116 not only replied but sent photographs right away. We’re so thankful for Lot116 giving us a chance!

    OUR FIRST GIVEAWAY!

    When I started this blog, I tried to think of ways to encourage visitors and of course, who doesn’t love giveaways? The Album Cafe gave a super new blog some great products to give away. We had 21 entries!!!

    OUR MOST EPIC GIVEAWAY!

    1,035 entries for Jacqueline’s Newborn Posing Guide and I got an e-mail every time someone commented and left an entry. I was experiencing some e-mail withdrawals once the giveaway ended.

    OUR READERS

    Thank you for reading this far and commenting on my inane posts sometimes! :) I’ve always had this feature on the blog, but the top commenters get a link back to their website on the right hand column of the blog which boosts your SEO. :)

    OUR SPONSORS

    If you’ve read THIS far, please take a moment to thank our sponsors by visiting their site. :) Beyond the Shot and Bubblegirl Knits were our very first sponsors and I was so thrilled to have them on board. Happy New Year all!

    Beyond the Shot – Resources for Photographers

    Wall Display Guides

    Gradybug Designs

    FotoTale Designs

    BrandSushi

    Bubblegirl Knits

    ClickinMoms

    Modern Bird Studios

    MCP Actions

    Pamela Topping

    Paint the Moon

    4 The Love of Focus

  • Congratulations to Hannah H. for winning our Of My Affection giveaway!

    Come back tomorrow for another freebie What to Wear guide.

    We will be taking Thursday and Friday off for Thanksgiving. Mmm… Turkey.

  • Inspire Me Baby is running our first annual Secret Santa! We are all photographers so what better thing to do than to give a gift to your fellow photographer! We are working on the honor system so please only participate if you are SURE you can send a gift. The recommended amount to spend is $15-$20 USD.

    So, who can participate?

    Anyone! But in order to be verified, you must have an up-to-date photography or photography-related website/blog. I’ll be matching people who live in the same country.

    I want to participate! What is the process?

    Please use our sign-up form to participate. You will receive an e-mail from me verifying that you will be included. The deadline for sign-ups is November 20. Gifts should be sent out by December 11.

    Please read the rest of our rules on our sign-up page. ;) Thank you!

  • The IMB household is sick (including me)! and since I’ve been blogging everyday since June, I couldn’t let a day go by without writing.

    If you’re itching to look at some photographs, I’m opening up some of my photographs from a shoot yesterday for feedback. I figure I have to put myself out there!

    If you’ve ever been to Beverly Hills, there’s a long park stretch that has this gorgeous gazebo, fountain, and giant bird cages. A great place to shoot – but you have to be a little low key since you need a permit and the police station is right across the street. ;) Would love to hear your thoughts! and see you tomorrow. xoxo

  • Happy Thursday all! I would love to offer you a freebie photography lesson where you would be able to send in your assignments for feedback. Please let me know what you might be interested in seeing! You can select more than one or add your ideas to the comments.

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