john waire photography blog

moving on up....

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:05:00 +0000

this blog is moving HERE !

please update your feed links and i hope to see and hear from you on the flip side :)

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noreply@blogger.com (john) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:15:00 +0000

the teething days....freezepops to the rescue...

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noreply@blogger.com (john) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:56:00 +0000

BOMF asking for help...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:30:00 +0000

From the founder of Back on My Feet:

BOMF has a job opening that is a perfect fit for one of our members – Isaac Lincoln, Sr. Isaac’s job would entail managing all of our merchandise, inventory and incentives as well as be responsible for selling BOMF shirts, which is steady revenue for the organization. BOMF is growing at an extraordinary rate – we currently have 6 teams with 112 members and are adding 30 new members per month and a new team every two months…and this is just in Philadelphia. Many of you know that we are launching our pilot program in Baltimore in March, which is also keeping us extra busy. This position was not projected in our budget for 2009, but it’s very apparent that adding another team member is necessary to keep the BOMF sustainable and moving forward. Nothing would make me happier than for this position to be filled by one of our members who has earned this opportunity by demonstrating extraordinary character and impressive work ethic.

However, to do this – we have to raise the extra funds to pay for Isaac and this is where I’m asking for help. We have created a specific campaign to raise the money to hire Isaac, which you can see here- http://www.active.com/donate/backonmyfeetisaac I know everyone’s budget is different, but if we all help just a little, we’ll get there one dollar at a time.

Thanks very much for considering this and have a great weekend

Anne

From me: Every penny counts. I've met Isaac personally and he's a great man who is literally getting back on his feet. Please help if you're able.

bridal's choice award...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:55:00 +0000

2009 keeps getting better and better....

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that John Waire Photography has won a 2009 Bride’s Choice Award™!

In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US.

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.

“We are excited to launch this annual award program to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry.”

I would like to thank my past clients for speaking on my behalf and helping me win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award! This is really awesome! Thank you!

daily dose o'mady...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:04:00 +0000

...i can't compete with dora the explorer.

thank you...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:41:00 +0000

it's not everyday that i get something in the mail other than bills. imagine my surprise to open this incredibly awesome thank you from katie & chris! wow. thank you both....for the thank you :) is that proper etiquette? :)

james joyce...here we come...

(click on the image to read)

headshots...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:38:00 +0000

mike and i met up this past saturday in canton for a very chilly, 32 degree, shoot. we were able to find some great industrial backdrops. check'm out...

leo is the man...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:48:00 +0000

happy birthday leo!

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:08:00 +0000

lauren + donal...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:39:00 +0000

my last wedding of 2008 took place 2 days after xmas at the elm in hampden -- the most unique venue that i've been in to date! if you're looking for an event location "outside of the box"...you should seriously consider this charming home. the owner, sharon, is as nice as can be.

smiles were abundant on this night, as friends and family witnessed the exchange of vows. laughs ensued thru-out the ceremony, calming nerves and bringing to light the fun approach to life that the bride and groom share.

lauren & donal...i truly appreciate the opportunity to document your wedding and wish you both the very best that life has to offer. hope you enjoy this sneak peek at your day...

see the entire gallery HERE!

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noreply@blogger.com (john) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:52:00 +0000

back on my feet...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:15:00 +0000

see more HERE

featured...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:40:00 +0000

not sure how it happened but i'm not complaining. today...my drive-bys blog is the featured blog on wordpress under the tag photography. woohoo! must be the weather :)

check it out HERE !

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noreply@blogger.com (john) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:59:00 +0000

mady & friends...

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noreply@blogger.com (john) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:34:00 +0000

i could not resist posting all of these....sorry. i can't believe my little girl is getting so big -- jumping, running & having a blast with lucy.

air mady! holy shite...my daughter got air!

giving back...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:45:00 +0000

back in december i ran a cans for comments campaign. the purpose...comments = cans...resulting in equivalent donations to a local food shelter. in the end, i translated my cans to dollars and rounded the total up to $100.

some good friends decided to match my contribution. mike contributed to moveable feast. scott gave me a $100 cash to tack on to wherever i was donating. thanks so much guys!

i have been deliberating over where to donate for quite some time. jennifer (a friend/co-worker of scott's) made me aware of a philly charity....back on my feet...that is starting up a pilot program in baltimore. one look at their website and i was blow away by the unique approach and the amazing effort in progress.

i found my charity!

that being said, i took my $100 and scott's $100...tacked on another $50 to make it nice and round....and made a donation. i'm hoping whoever reads this might take a minute or two to check out back on my feet and decide to donate whatever they can to the cause...whether it be time, money...or in my case...photography.

i'm running an active campaign to support the baltimore chapter HERE.

any local yocals that have an interest in attending the kick-off meeting, please check out the evite HERE. hope to see you there.

thanks everyone!

daily dose o'mady

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:29:00 +0000

...from wednesday!

liu + brian...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:45:00 +0000

the cold, overcast december day could not penetrate the warmth within those walls. liu's nervous pacing reminded me just how in love with brian she truly is. she was so worried about tripping over her dress....which, by the way...never happened. it was perfect. the couple left a heartfelt video message to liu's parents (who were in china and could not attend)...which had me fighting to hold back the tears. wow! it was incredibly emotional.

i was really excited to team up with videographer, david morley. he shot both the baltimore and utica weddings for sara and i. AWESOME guy. AMAZINGLY talented. i'm usually a nervous wreck on the day of the wedding...but having him there really let me settle into my groove much earlier in the day. btw david, thanks for the coffee and donuts from fractured prune!

liu & brian, i feel really privileged to have been asked to document your day. your kindness was amazing. i felt so welcomed. best of luck to the both of you. great times definitely await you.

location: piney branch golf club
music: new legacy jazz band
coordination: butterfly weddings & events
videographer: david morley

view the entire gallery HERE.

calling all website designers...

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:57:00 +0000

…hey you! yeh…you with the creative knack for producing nifty (yeh I said it)…..nifty….blow-your-socks-off…website designs. have I got a job for you.

i’m in the market for a new website. why? it’s such a long, ugly story that I’d hate to bore you to tears. bottom line…the current customer service I’m getting sucks beyond belief. i have no hair – not because i shave it…but rather because i’ve plucked every last hair from my dome in utter frustration. note to self…any vendor that doesn't actually provide a contact phone number is trouble. T R O U B L E.

my current domain: johnwaire.com

my current host: blu domain

my current design: template from blu domain

please check it out here. I know…it needs updated content. sara has been reminding me daily :) it's on the list.

the template has really served me well. i still like it, but i’ve been told by blu that it’s not compatible with my new host network solutions….which rocks by the way. i still haven’t been given clarification as to why. hence…MORE frustration.

what do I need? your rocking creativity and design skills to produce….

the end product of all end products: a site that people talk about that’s clean & different

there are 2 key elements:

must be photo-centric
(probably the deal breaker)…has to be easy for joe-blow photog (ME) to update

what’s in it for you? fortune and fame of course. naturally you’ll be paid…plus I’m all about plugging people/services that go above and beyond

leave a comment, send me an email (info@johnwairephoto.com) or call me directly (410.830.9508) if you’re interested or have any recommendations. please feel free to share this with anyone that you think is up for the challenge.

thanks so much!

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noreply@blogger.com (john) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:21:00 +0000

fun in the snow with mady & friends...

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noreply@blogger.com (john) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:11:00 +0000

back on my feet

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:16:00 +0000

if you're feeling charitable or looking for a great cause to become a part of, please check out this pilot program getting ready to start up in baltimore.

a kick-off happy hour is scheduled at 6PM on wednesday, 28Jan08, at coburn's tavern & grill.

check out the evite here and hopefully i'll see you there!

seth godin

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:40:00 +0000

are u a small business? looking for inspiration in a down economy?

for those people who don't know of seth godin...you don't know what you're missing. smart. insightful. everything he says truly hits home for me.

check out an awesome podcast with seth on duct tape marketing -- find it HERE.

i'm ready to BE remarkable!

daily dose o'mady

noreply@blogger.com (john) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:25:00 +0000

sara made a run to party city today. looks like st patrick's day has come early to the waire household....

...and yes, even dada joined in on the fun...

...and no alcohol was involved :)