tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51170217963749143582024-02-07T10:37:46.764-08:00Can We Focus?Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-36670100228832529792014-06-04T18:45:00.000-07:002014-06-04T19:02:50.385-07:00Happy Belated Birthday: Post #1I am so behind! I've started working full time for Broadstreet Consulting, and am still doing side gigs for Magic Rose Media, and I am falling behind on my photography! Even so, these pictures have been edited and ready to post for almost a month now, and yet, I just remembered to do it.<br />
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Here are some photos of my sweet niece Sophia, who's birthday was just after mother's day. I didn't get many pictures at her birthday party, so I wanted to post these heart-warming pictures from our family get-together on Easter Sunday. She stole the spotlight, for sure, with her new fast-paced crawling, her constant giggles and her adorable attempts to walk! (Which she can now, a month later, do remarkably!)<br />
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<br />Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-56562723563906027382014-05-03T13:54:00.000-07:002014-06-04T18:46:12.196-07:00Annabella's Pageant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-28746096911481744592014-04-23T09:01:00.002-07:002014-04-23T09:03:52.021-07:00New Favorite Camera: Canon PowerShot SX50Today I want to share a few photos I snapped this weekend at a wedding where I was hired as the videographer. I was super excited about shooting this wedding for about half a year because it is my first outside wedding, and I became even more excited as the date approached and I purchased my new Canon PowerShot SX50.<br />
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I found this camera for a bargain on Amazon, and I had been waiting until the right time to buy it. It just so happened that right time was 2 weeks before this wedding.<br />
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I'll admit I have moments while working with it where I miss the DSLR (mostly taking photos). But the SX50 has some amazing features for shooting video like a 50x optical zoom (4.3-215.0 mm) and 24mm wide-angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, a bright 2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots plus an electronic viewfinder, a 12.1 megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, and a DIGIC 5 image processor. And it captures beautiful 1080p Full HD video in stereo sound.<br />
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I have shot 2 events in the 2 weeks I've had it, and needless to say, I love using this camera for my videos! Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-78034081412428915662014-04-16T11:06:00.002-07:002014-04-23T09:04:11.295-07:00Spotlight Photographer: Steve WinterIn my first Candid Photography post I told you guys how much I loved shooting animals as a kid and dreamed of shooting for The National Geographic, so today's spotlight is on one of my all time favorite wildlife photojournalists Steve Winter, who I know mostly because of his amazing shots of wild cats.<br />
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"Steve Winter has been stalked by jaguars in Brazil, charged by a
grizzly in Siberia, and trapped in quicksand in the world's largest
tiger reserve in Myanmar. He's flown over erupting volcanoes and visited
isolated villages where residents had never before seen a blond
foreigner—or a camera," according to <a href="http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photographers/photographer-steve-winter/" target="_blank">The National Geographic website</a>.<br />
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Winter graduated from the Academy of Art and the
University of San Francisco, and went on to produce stories for <i>GEO</i>, <i>Time</i>, <i>Newsweek</i>, <i>Fortune</i>, <i>Natural History</i>, <i>Audubon</i>, <i>BusinessWeek</i>, <i>Scientific American</i>, and <i>Stern</i>, and many more. His nonprofit and commercial clients include
UNICEF, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and
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He started shooting for the National Geographic Society in 1991, the best year ever (when I was born!) He's covered many subjects for <i>National Geographic</i>
magazine, including Cuba, Russia's giant Kamchatka bears, tigers in
Myanmar's Hukawng Valley, and life along Myanmar's Irrawaddy River.<br />
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His photographs are beautiful, and work to help save these animals lives.<br />
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Read <a href="http://www.sanctuaryasia.com/people/interviews/9389-meet-steve-winter.html" target="_blank">this interview with Steve Winter</a> by Bittu Saghal <br />
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<span class="irc_su" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">In Bandhavgarh
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Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-15889298501099347712014-04-09T14:10:00.000-07:002014-04-09T11:17:36.261-07:00Candid PhotosShooting candid is probably - no, definitely my favorite way to shoot! I love being in the middle of the action, being able to capture <b>real</b> moments and real emotions! Posing a subject, for me, adds a lot of pressure on the subject and on me as a photographer. But being in the moment, who has time to think about the pressure?! JUST GO FOR IT!<br />
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I didn't realize this was my style until just recently in my photography class. But when I did, I realized this has been my favorite way to shoot my entire life. I used to dream of being an animal photographer, and going on safaris and traveling the world to shoot pictures of animals for magazines and the National Geographic. I would spend hours photographing my dogs and cats and horses, getting low in the grass to make my cat look like a lion. I didn't know it, but I was practicing candid photography. But candid is becoming increasingly popular, in both day to day photography as well as in formal photographic situations like weddings.<br />
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Candid photography means taking pictures of people when they are acting naturally. The dictionary defines Candid as meaning: “Informal; Unposed.” So basically it means taking a picture of someone just being themselves. <br />
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There are 2 main types of candid photography (that I know of):<br />
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Street photography involves going out on the street and observing people in their natural habitat. This could be a homeless man begging on the street, a runner sweating in the heat, or even a couple walking hand in hand. The point of this type of photo is to document external human life in its most natural environment.<br />
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Reaction photography involves photographing someone’s natural reactions. They may be aware of the camera, but in the exact moment of the photo, they are being themselves instead of posing.<br />
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<br />Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-68613142245647496642014-04-02T17:38:00.000-07:002014-04-05T17:57:23.860-07:00Photographer Spotlight: Le Belle Photography<br />
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Today I want to introduce you to another friend of mine, Stephanie Davis of <a href="http://lebellephotography.com/" target="_blank">Le Belle Photography</a>.She is one of the best photographers I know. Born and raised here in South Carolina, she's a stay at home mom with 2 kids.<br />
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"You could say photography started for me as a young child," she says.<br />
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As a child she was would model in front of the camera, but her fascination of the studio lights and the cameras grew as she grew, and now she works behind the camera.<br />
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"There's just something about capturing the love of a newly engaged couple, the tear that falls down a daddy's face when he is dancing with his daughter at her wedding, the excitement of an expecting mother, and the energy of a High School Senior about to set off on the next journey in their life!"<br />
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She prides herself in bringing out the best in her subjects, and I have to say I agree. Her photos never cease to amaze me! So <a href="http://lebellephotography.com/the-blog/" target="_blank">check out her blog</a>!<br />
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I actually had the privilege to watch her work one day during a lifestyle photo shoot for a family whose father was deployed. She did a free small session for them to send photos of their family to him, which included a new born he had to leave behind at 3 months old. I was there to shoot a video of the session for the photographer. You can watch the video below.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/nQybkEqJHZk" width="560"></iframe>Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-10502075913245985122014-03-05T10:17:00.000-08:002014-03-05T10:17:12.361-08:00Nikki Weirs: Photographing the Cats of CharlestonToday I want to introduce you guys one of my favorite photographers and a good friend, Nikkie Weirs. Over the last few years Nikki has been working on her collection of photos of cats in Charleston. What an odd topic, right? But her photos are amazing!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arthur, Middleton Place<br />
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She calls it her "guilty pleasure," taking photos of cats in courtyards, on the banks of rivers and at national historic sites.<br />
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"I love to take pictures of these 'locals' and share their unique beauty with others," she says. "Not only have I learned a tremendous amount about photography and how to capture a shot of a moving target (cats are fast!), but I have also met the most amazing people who have unforgettable cats with inspirational stories."<br />
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These stories have inspired Nikki to publish a book about Charleston cats, sharing her photos and the stories behind the cats, such as Milo. Milo is a cat Nikki found who lives on Church Street, and "reports to work" every morning at a historic house a block away greeting tourists. But his owner has also received phone calls from people finding Milo elsewhere, even on the third level in an empty hotel room resting on the bed. He's called "Charleston's cat" by locals, but Nikki's book will reveal just who this cat really is.<br />
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The book will also have stories about how certain cats got their names. Such as Drifter, who "just drifted in one day."<br />
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"I realized long ago when I first met my old friend Milo that the cats who call Charleston home are very much a part of its story. Just like Charlestonians, their story is full of adventure, hope for a grand tomorrow and' most importantly, love for Charleston."<br />
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Her project inspires me, and I hope it inspires you as well. You don't have to have a project in mind to be a great photographer, the best work comes from what you are passionate about. So get out there and start taking pictures, find just what it is you love to do!Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-60339651607178696752014-02-10T13:11:00.000-08:002014-02-19T10:47:01.114-08:00Working with DSLRs - Understanding Shutter Speed and ApertureDSLRs (Digital single-lens reflex cameras) are digital cameras that have removable lenses, that have a reflex mirror which allows live optical viewing through the lens taking the image The reflex design is the primary difference between a DSLR and other digital cameras. In the reflex design, light travels through the lens, then to a mirror that alternates to send the image to either the viewfinder or the image sensor.<br />
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The camera has two settings that control light, and they work very similar to the human eye.
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The shutter blocks all light from exposing the film UNTIL you press the button. Then it quickly opens and closes, giving the film a brief flash of light.
You can control the length of time the shutter remains open by setting the SHUTTER SPEED.<br />
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Before light reaches film, it has to pass through an opening called an "Aperture." The aperture is like a pupil. You can control the aperture by setting the "Aperture Opening," also known as an f-stop.
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Smaller f-stop numbers = larger openings = more light</div>
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Larger f-stop numbers = smaller openings = less light</div>
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Shutter speed and aperture size work together (along with ISO, but I won't go into that) to change the exposure. So if your photos are coming are over or under exposed, try changing your f-stop or shutter speed and see what happens.</div>
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Here are some photos I've taken to show you how aperture and shutter speed correlate.</div>
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<b>Long Depth of Field</b><br />
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Long depth of field means that everything in the photo is in focus. To achieve this, you want a <i>small aperture</i>. Remember, a small aperture will be a large f-stop.<br />
For this photo, I used the highest f-stop on my camera, f/22 and adjusted the shutter speed accordingly to achieve a good exposure.<br />
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<b>Shallow Depth of Field</b><br />
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Shallow depth of field means that only what is close to the camera is in focus and everything behind is blurred. It is opposite of long depth of field. To achieve this, you want a <i>large aperture</i>. Remember, a large aperture will be a small f-stop, like f/2.8.<br />
For this photo, I used the lowest f-stop on my camera and again had to adjust the shutter speed accordingly to achieve a good exposure.<br />
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Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-71096319521035434312014-01-20T17:07:00.002-08:002014-02-10T13:21:20.501-08:00Five Rules of Photographic CompositionRules are rules. And I’ve never been too fond of them. But in photography,
rules are more like guidelines, and definitely there to help. Especially when it comes to composition.<br />
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Personally, I’ve never spent too much time thinking about composition. I’d like to think it comes
naturally, I just take a picture of what looks good. But sometimes we’re in a
position to take a photo of something that doesn’t come naturally to us. For that, rules will no doubt come
in handy.<br />
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So if you are like me and you haven’t yet considered composition, here are a
few rules to get you going. Here are five hard and fast rules of composition:<br />
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<b>Thirds</b> – This is one of the most well-known rules there are.
If you’ve taken any photo/visual class, you’ve probably heard of this one. But
up until recently I still didn’t completely understand it. This rule says that
for an image to be visually interesting, the main focus of the image needs to
lie along one of the lines marked in the thirds grid. For example: according to
this rule, a horizon shouldn’t lay right in the middle of the photo, but on the
bottom or top third. Likewise, a single tree in a field should be aligned with
one of the two vertical lines.<br />
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<b>Rule of odds</b> – According to the rule of odds, images are
more visually appealing when there is an odd number of subjects. For example,
if you are going to place more than one cow in a photograph, don’t use two, use
3 or 5 or 7, etc. Of course there will be plenty of times when this rule won’t
apply – engagements, weddings, family portraits, etc. But when possible, remember
the rule of odds. Studies have shown that people are actually more at ease and
comfort when viewing imagery with an odd number of subjects.<br />
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<b>Rule of space</b> – The rule of space states that in order to
portray movement, context and the idea that the photo is bigger than just the
part that you’re seeing, you need to leave clutter free ‘white’ spaces. For
example, if you’re photographing a runner, give him a space to run into. This
will help the viewer see the forward motion & the space he has yet to
run, and leads the viewer to wonder what’s just beyond the boundaries of the
photo. <br />
This rule is like the extended version of the rule of thirds. Naturally,
when giving your subjects space, they will be placed in a third of the photo.<br />
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<b>Leading Lines</b> - A poorly composed photograph will leave your viewers unsure
about where to look, and their attention might drift aimlessly around the scene
without finding a clear focal point. However, you can use lines to control the
way people’s eyes move around the picture.<br />
Converging lines give a strong sense of perspective
and three-dimensional depth, drawing you into an image. Curved lines can
lead you on a journey around the frame, leading you towards the main
subject.<br />
Lines exist everywhere, in the form of walls, fences, roads, buildings and
telephone wires. They can also be implied, perhaps by the direction in which an
off-centre subject is looking.<br />
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<b>Viewpoint</b> – Point of view (POV) is the most basic of
composition rules. Before
photographing your subject, take time to think about where you will shoot it
from. Your viewpoint will have a massive impact on the composition of your
photo, and as a result it can greatly affect the message that the shot conveys.
For example: if you photograph a dog at eye level, your viewer will be
viewing the dog at eye level (which gives the idea/feeling of equality). If you
photograph a dog from below, your viewer will be seeing the dog from below (a
low shot gives the notion of dominance). If you photograph a dog from above, you
are projecting a feeling of your viewer’s superiority in relation to the dog.Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-26732236468213329112014-01-16T17:24:00.001-08:002014-01-16T17:24:50.261-08:00My Favorite PhotosToday I'm sharing with you some of my favorite photos from my own
photo albums. They just happen to all have been taken in Rome, with an
inexpensive and easy Canon PowerShot. The camera was nothing fancy, but
the country and the people were amazing and I couldn't keep my camera
off of them!<br />
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Genre: Art Photography<br />
This image was taken in the <span class="kno-fv"><span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=3yH&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1536&bih=738&q=pantheon+rome&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAz8HsxKnfq6-gWFFVUqVA-OZLesLN1mdeXItT_6VsPwLSyWbrd8AA2cWkywAAAA">Piazza
della Rotonda. I was looking for a way to capture the beauty of the
fountain, as well as the beauty of the Pantheon. I tried really hard to
get the public out of the photos, but it was way too crowded. It was
taken in 2012. I think the strongest element of the image is its
compelling content, the natural beauty and age of the Pantheon is able
to come through.</span></span><br />
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has a strong emotional value to me because looking at it takes me right
back to the plaza with my mom, an experience I never want to forget.</span></span> <br />
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Genre: Street Photography<br />
This
photo was taken on a bus ride in Roma. I love it. This lady's face
captures the way I, and probably everyone else was feeling in that
moment. We squeezed and squished until no one else could fit, and then
we squeezed and squished some more. It was chaotic and uncomfortable. I
think the focus and light on her face is the strongest element of the
photo. I don't know much about techniques (I'm still learning), but I'd
call this technique "Capture what you can." I could barely move, but I
knew I had to get this.<br />
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<b>Lago di Bracciano</b></div>
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Genre: Wildlife Photography<br />
This
photo was taken at Lago di Bracciano in Roma. It captures the serenity
of the lake so perfectly, the beautiful mountains in the background, a
single boat with nobody in it, and a duck catching its dinner. I think
the strongest element of the photo is the light, it was right around
noon and the sun has everything from the duck to the mountains, miles
away, lit up nicely. I can't put my finger on it, there's just something
about this image I love. I could see it in a wildlife magazine or
something.Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226906183021994495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117021796374914358.post-35517955845421502152014-01-09T15:25:00.000-08:002014-02-10T13:17:32.807-08:00Who am I?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hey guys! It's me, Marj. </div>
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<b>A little bit about myself:</b>
I'm starving right now! (missed lunch.) I'm a "Broadcast Journalism"
major. 5th year senior, graduating in about... 3 months (finally!) from
the University of South Carolina. I broke a pretty big, state-wide
story in December, 2013 as a student. Check out the article from The
State <a href="http://www.thestate.com/2013/12/10/3152175/giant-potato-farm-sparks-concerns.html">here</a> (look really hard, my name's in there!), check out <a href="http://www.datelinecarolina.org/story/24121740/potato-farm-causes-edisto-river-pollution-concern">my original article here</a> with Dateline Carolina.</div>
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I also run <a href="http://magicrosemedia.com/">Magic Rose Media</a>,
which is a really small start-up videography company, specializing in
event videography. I use a Sony HDR-AX2000 (until I graduate) and a
Canon EOS Rebel T1i, but soon to be a Canon PowerShot SX50! And I can't
WAIT!!! The programs I currently use for photo/video editing are Adobe
Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and After Affects.</div>
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Growing
up I wanted to be a photographer, I love taking photos, but I had never
even thought of a career involving videography. I got my first
camcorder in 5th grade and filmed my first movie with my 2 best friends.
(Unfortunately it was filmed over with home video the following week
and no one ever saw it, but I remember, it was gonna be good!)</div>
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This blog will have... videos, photos, inspirations, and who knows what else. Follow me and find out!</div>
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