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		<title>A little change to my Holiday Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So it hit me that I should offer two options for both the nominee and the nominator to chose from
So we now have two options, my original digital rose collection package or a print collection, the prints will be as follows.
A 16&#215;20 Wall Print
5&#215;10 collage
(4) 8&#215;10&#8217;s
(6) 5&#215;7&#8217;s
80 wallets
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So it hit me that I should offer two options for both the nominee and the nominator to chose from</p>
<p>So we now have two options, my original digital rose collection package or a print collection, the prints will be as follows.</p>
<p>A 16&#215;20 Wall Print<br />
5&#215;10 collage<br />
(4) 8&#215;10&#8217;s<br />
(6) 5&#215;7&#8217;s<br />
80 wallets</p>
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		<title>Holiday Giveaway-Giving is awesome</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know someone. You know someone who&#8217;s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can&#8217;t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You know someone. You know someone who&#8217;s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can&#8217;t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family&#8217;s spirit, love, and beauty.</p>
<p>You know someone. I guarantee it.</p>
<p>I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography &#8212; $1275* worth, to be exact. A free session, and a free Rose collection, ($1200 value includes a slideshow, all the retouched proofs on a disc and a 4&#215;6 of each of those proofs)</p>
<p>Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a free session and the same collection. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?</p>
<p>The rules:</p>
<p>* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)</p>
<p>* The nominee must reside in Ohio. Tell me who you know, what they&#8217;re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.</p>
<p>* Nominate someone here! <a href="http://mariechampionphotography.com/holidaygiveaway.html" target="_blank">http://mariechampionphotography.com/holidaygiveaway.html</a></p>
<p>The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve &#8212; get nominating! I can&#8217;t wait to read all of your entries!</p>
<p>Open your heart to someone this holiday season &#8212; and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.</p>
<p>With love,</p>
<p>Marie Champion</p>
<p>*prizes are not redeemable for cash</p>
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		<title>Newborn Casting Call</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Newborn Casting Call
10 Days and under
Boys and girls
Multiples welcome
Babies due between January and March.
Sessions will take place in studio or at your home.
A 11&#215;14 Wall Print as a thank you
A signed model release is required.
A $200 total value.

Sessions are for the newborn only, mom/dad may be asked to hold baby for a few poses, but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Newborn Casting Call</span></p>
<p align="center">10 Days and under</p>
<p align="center">Boys and girls</p>
<p align="center">Multiples welcome</p>
<p align="center">Babies due between January and March.</p>
<p align="center">Sessions will take place in studio or at your home.</p>
<p align="center">A 11&#215;14 Wall Print as a thank you</p>
<p align="center">A signed model release is required.</p>
<p align="center">A $200 total value.</p>
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<p align="center">Sessions are for the newborn only, mom/dad may be asked to hold baby for a few poses, but facial shots of parents are not required.  A family Session may be booked at another date for a discounted rate.</p>
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		<title>2010 Pricing Launched!</title>
		<link>http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/?p=246</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wedding and Portrait Pricing for 2010  has been launched and a few days early!
http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/?page_id=82 Portrait Pricing
http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/?page_id=87 Weddings
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Wedding and Portrait Pricing for 2010  has been launched and a few days early!</p>
<p><a href="http://" target="_blank">http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/?page_id=82</a> Portrait Pricing</p>
<p><a href="http://" target="_blank">http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/?page_id=87</a> Weddings</p>
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		<title>I have been asked recently&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/?p=235</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why my digital files are so much, yes the actual burning of the disc doesn&#8217;t take much time at all, but that isn&#8217;t all that goes with it.  Digital files are not cheaper by any means. When you purchase that disc from me you are purchasing more then just a disc. You can print as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why my digital files are so much, yes the actual burning of the disc doesn&#8217;t take much time at all, but that isn&#8217;t all that goes with it.  Digital files are not cheaper by any means. When you purchase that disc from me you are purchasing more then just a disc. You can print as many copies from the images on that disc as you would like from whereever you would like.  When you purchase the disc I  personally lose any chance of additional sales once those images leave my hands.</p>
<p>I do not just spend the time with your family that you see me at our session, I personally retouch every image you see in your gallery. On average I spend between 15-30 mins on each image, I average 30 proofs per client. That&#8217;s 7 and 1/2 hours in retouching alone and that is if I just spend 15 mins on each image, I spend an hour before our session prepping, 2 hours actually shooting, an hour uploading and backing up your images, 30 mins culling down the images to the best 25-35 images, the retouching, an hour getting a proof gallery online, and another hour at least for our ordering session, in which it takes me another hour to get everything prepped for that, 30-45mins processing your order with my professional lab, another 30-60 mins checking the order once I receive it.</p>
<p>I spend a little over 16 hours with your family and your family alone . This is a custom photography experience.</p>
<p>So as you can see, it&#8217;s just not about a little disc, it&#8217;s about the art that is on that disc, and the time and effort that goes into creating that art.</p>
<p>Marie</p>
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		<title>Jaden, Kendall and Hayden! Sneak Peek!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The weather couldn&#8217;t have been any more perfect today for our session, I swear it was 70 today, which is well awesome for almost the middle of November in Ohio! I had the pleasure of meeting this sibling trio today and we had a great time!
Miss Kendall  

Mr Jaden

Mr Hayden


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The weather couldn&#8217;t have been any more perfect today for our session, I swear it was 70 today, which is well awesome for almost the middle of November in Ohio! I had the pleasure of meeting this sibling trio today and we had a great time!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Miss Kendall <img src='http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-226" title="IMG_3715" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_3715.jpg" alt="IMG_3715" width="600" height="900" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Mr Jaden</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-227" title="IMG_36912" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_36912.jpg" alt="IMG_36912" width="600" height="900" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Mr Hayden</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228" title="IMG_3723bw" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_3723bw.jpg" alt="IMG_3723bw" width="600" height="900" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I hope you enjoy the sneak peek!</p>
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		<title>New Pricing Structure and Policies for 2010! Sneak Peek!</title>
		<link>http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/?p=223</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just giving everyone a heads up that in December I am going to announce my new pricing and policies for 2010.
I am no longer going to require a minimum order, collections have been changed, and there are other changes! Pricing will remain the same as it was this year, but things are going to be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just giving everyone a heads up that in December I am going to announce my new pricing and policies for 2010.</p>
<p>I am no longer going to require a minimum order, collections have been changed, and there are other changes! Pricing will remain the same as it was this year, but things are going to be a little different! I&#8217;m also introducing new products in the upcoming year!</p>
<p>Marie!</p>
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		<title>Baby C, Sneak Peek!</title>
		<link>http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/?p=221</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meet baby C! This little guy is as adorable as they come, he is such a sweetie! His parents were very laid back and was up for anything, his mom brought him that cute little bow tie and requested that shot, I love the way it turned out!! I hope you enjoy the sneak peek!



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Meet baby C! This little guy is as adorable as they come, he is such a sweetie! His parents were very laid back and was up for anything, his mom brought him that cute little bow tie and requested that shot, I love the way it turned out!! I hope you enjoy the sneak peek!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-219" title="IMG_3290" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_3290.jpg" alt="IMG_3290" width="600" height="750" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-220" title="IMG_3343" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_3343.jpg" alt="IMG_3343" width="600" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-218" title="IMG_3386" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_3386.jpg" alt="IMG_3386" width="600" height="750" /></p>
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		<title>Scharlena-2010 Senior! Sneak peek</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-215" title="IMG_2375" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_2375.jpg" alt="IMG_2375" width="600" height="900" /></p>
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		<title>Jada Full sneak peek!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am sorry I am behind on this, I had planned to do this Friday night then we had a small emergency here and I forgot all about posting it! (don&#8217;t worry, it was just minor!)
Jada was a contestant in my fall contest and won overall photogenic (keep an eye out for her Blog header [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am sorry I am behind on this, I had planned to do this Friday night then we had a small emergency here and I forgot all about posting it! (don&#8217;t worry, it was just minor!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Jada was a contestant in my fall contest and won overall photogenic (keep an eye out for her Blog header it will be coming soon!). Jada was a little shy at first, but we quickly formed a friendship and had a great time throwing sillies at eachother and just acting goofy! Like I have said before, I am just a big kid so I have as much fun playing with the children I photograph as they do with me.  She definitely knew how to turn it on for the camera and was overall a pure delight. Her little brother came along to the session and we did some of them together as well, he was just as much fun as Jada and I had a great time with them both.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(the one I have already shown)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-208" title="IMG_2060" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_2060.jpg" alt="IMG_2060" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-207" title="IMG_2150bw" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_2150bw.jpg" alt="IMG_2150bw" width="600" height="900" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-206" title="IMG_2131" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_2131.jpg" alt="IMG_2131" width="600" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-205" title="IMG_2276" src="http://mariechampionphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_2276.jpg" alt="IMG_2276" width="600" height="900" /></p>
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