See still at it.
Will be numbering the images as they appear here.
1. Joan of Arc – Lenarod Cohen
2. Sway – Dean Martin
3. hip hip chin chin – Club des Belugas
4. Jai Ho – AR Rahman
5. If I had a Hammer – Peter, Paul and Mary
6. Street Spirit – Radiohead
7. I love you too – Petes Dragon
8. Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
9. Because I’m blonde – Julie Brown
As you see I have been keeping up with my project here but I have been preoccupied.
Here is a list of the songs from the top to the bottom.
1. Masochism Tango-Tom Leher
2. My baby loves a bunch of authors – Moxy fruvous
3. Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen. ( A dedication to a PPOC member who passed away suddenly-rest in peace Beverly)
4. Log Drivers Waltz – Wade Hemsworth
5. Voodoo Child – Jimi Hendrix
6. 9-5, Dolly Parton
7. If yo’re not in it for love (I’m outta here) – Shania Twain
8. Red Right Hand – Nick Cave
9. The Wexford Carol -
10. I’d Do Anything – Oliver
From a Facebook Page of Entrepreneurs of Alberta. The person interviewing me is Amy from Media Jungle. Media Jungle is based from Calgary, Alberta.
Age: First year of business
Owner: Melanie Machado
City: Edmonton, AB
Specialty: Portrait and Wedding Photography
Melanie has had a love for photography since she was young. In 1999, she was hired by Princess Cruises as a cruise ship photographer and stayed aboard for over two years. She then graduated from the Photography Technology diploma program and has since been a member of good standing in the Professional Photographers of Canada-Alberta. Melanie is a people person who believes in capturing the inner spirit and soul of the person that she is photographing. Portraiture and wedding photography is her forte but she has no problem getting her hands dirty and trying something new.
A couple of years ago, Melanie was assisting another photographer when she got the idea to do a self-portraiture project. She photographed herself 365 days of one year, which can be viewed on the Insight Eye Photography website. She is currently completing another photography project in music, where Melanie will bring her client’s favourite song to life. In a full day package Melanie will create the portrait that will allow the person to be what they think the lyrics are intending. This is available for engaged couples, married couples, babies, children, teens and seniors.
What are the top 3 struggles of being an entrepreneur? How did you
overcome them?
1. “To find new clients. Alberta, especially in Edmonton, is saturated with photographers that have graduated from the NAIT/SAIT programs and everyone has to find their edge in order to get those clients in the front door. I am fortunate to be in a chapter in the BNI (Business Network International) where I am able to get referrals, and as well as being in a group of women – colleagues you would say – whom I support and they support me in being in business. I am also a member of the Professional Photographers of Canada, Alberta Chapter. There is a wealth of information that I can receive not only in seminars but also from all the photographers from all over Alberta, even Canada.”
2. “To find balance in being an entrepreneur and my personal life. I try to prepare as much ahead as needed so that there is not an interference with either. Organization is the key to everything. I have a day timer, two calendars and write stuff down in pen…therefore it is secure.”
3. “You have to prepare for the unexpected as well for some things may jump at you at the last second. Working for another studio before you go on your own has helped enormously for me. You can see first hand how a “rush” can be and prepare for it the next time around. For example, for photographers: clients who want their order done in time for Christmas when the deadline is either 2 days away or it is just past. Being in good relationships with my suppliers, I find, has always helped out in situations like these.”
I get to be my own boss. I can promote what I would like to do and what I do best. I love what I do. I have always said that if your work does not make you happy-then you should move on and do something that does. Being behind the camera to create something special for someone else has always given me joy. I am happy when I do what I love to do-it is obvious to everyone that I photograph.
To find out more about Melanie, you can visit her website at www.insighteyephotography.com
Our first newsletter for Insight Eye Photography! Go ahead and click on the link above and have a read.
Melanie
What an incredible couple of weeks!
First of all, happy thanksgiving to everyone that celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving. I certainly hope that it was filled with good turkey and stuffing and lots of friends and family.
My long weekend was full of love from my family but also from the wedding that I did. Janna and Colin came from Toronto to be wed in Edmonton where Janna was raised. Little did we all know that the weather would plummet to 0 degrees and SNOW would be on the ground. But they were troupers and we had an awesome day at the Citadel, Emily Murphy, the Sugarbowl. The reception was NOTHING else but a HUGE party !!! Check out the photos and you will see what I mean.
Congratulations you two! Photos will be coming soon for you in Toronto for your reception there.
Until next week!
Melanie
Best Buds Boutineres
Best Buds Flower Co.
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Best Buds Flower Co.
Best Buds Flower Co.
And here you thought that I was forgetting a day…nope. I just did something a little different as I was getting a little tired of images.
Melanie
Music 28/52, On the outside – Roch voisine
Music 29/52, Mr. Cellaphane – Chicago
Music 30/52, And if Venice is sinking - SOTW
Music 32/52, Joan of Arc- Leonard Cohen
See I have not been behind on my project. Posting on the blog yes I will admit to that. But that is due to the clients that i have had and that I still have to post.
So for now…enjoy the images and I will make a valiant effort to come back here on Sunday.
Melanie
So I entered a contest called Photography. Book. Now by Blurb books and presently they are calling for votes for the Peoples Choice Award. The prize for the Peoples Choice award is the Maine Media Workshop Scholarship package. I would appreciate all the support that you have given to me so far and vote for my book here. All you have to do in the search box since there are over 2000 entries is to type my name Melanie Machado and you will find the book with the hat over the models eyes and simply click on that book and vote.
Easy, simple, to the point.
If you would like to know what you would be voting for please either look here or on the side bar to 365 days and click on the link. That is what the book is about.
So thank you for your time. Please vote..you have until August 20th.
Until later
Melanie
Portrait session is in full swing and I have been very busy shooting portraits for many happy people. I even got to do a surprise portrait session for a couple. The gentleman actually wanted me to be in the spot where he proposed to his wife over 7 years ago. If that does not make your heart melt I have no idea what would.
Anyway…
I have not forgotten the images for the weeks of music so here they are.
Music 24/52, O Canada
Music 25/52 My love, Zucchero (half way done)
Witch Doctor, David Saville
Take me the Way I am, Ingrid Michaelson
There…now all the music has been caught up. Now look out as I will have client photos for your viewing pleasure in a couple of days. So many good ones to choose from.
Until then…Ciao!
Melanie
