Apr 15 2009
Well it is the 15th, time to announce the winner of the 5×7 print giveaway from MagicIsland! There were 33 entries, and I used the Custom Random Number Generator and Janet F was the winner!! Congratulations!!!! Thank you to all that entered 
I will be posting a new contest within the hour.
Apr 01 2009
Holly, the talented artist that owns PaintedPets and atreasureforever, messaged me and asked me to post this. I am of course happy to do so
Hello from Holly, The Featured Artist for March:)
I just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to visit my stores,
and left such kind and thoughtful comments. It’s a great encouragement
to me, and I’m grateful to you all, and especially to Bethany, for spending
so much of her precious time in putting the contest together. Thank you all!
Apr 01 2009
I am going to change things up a bit this month, and do two contests! One will start now and be drawn on the 15th. The second one will be posted on the 15th.
This first contest is a great one. Mary of MagicIsland will be giving away a 5×7 print ($12 value) from her shop, and the winner can pick the print that they want!
So what are the rules? It’s easy! Visit MagicIsland, then leave a comment here with the link to your favorite piece in her shop, and why you like it! Don’t forget to leave your email address at all. If I can’t contact you, you can’t win.
Get a bonus entry! Sign up for my newsletter. I use the newsletter to keep you aware of special sales going on, blog contests, etc. I will not abuse the list to spam you all of the time, and I will not share your email address with anyone. Just click here to sign up.
The winner will be drawn on April 15th and will be announced on this blog, as well as being contacted by email. Good luck!
Footnote
Since I am in the process of switching my blog over to blogger, all entries on BOTH blogs will be counted. So if you enter here, you do not need to enter on the other blog.
Apr 01 2009
I have always been a fan of photography, both aspects of it. I love to take pictures and then develop them in a way to show my perspective, and I love looking at other people’s pictures. I love to see how other people view things. And it is always amazed me how beauty can be found in the most simple things. I have admired a lot of photographers on Etsy, but by far one of my favorites is Mary at MagicIsland. Her shop is full of gorgeous photos, and she is really able to convey her love for her surroundings in her work. I have so many favorites in her shop, and I am proud to say that I have quite a few of her pieces displayed in my house.
Although I am a fan of all of her work, I do have a favorite in her shop. And I am really hoping that some day it will be mine!!!
I talk to Mary often, and recently I asked her if she wouldn’t mind answering a few questions for this article. Here is what we came up with!
Name: Mary Haggerty
Age (if you don’t mind): Rather not thanks, but older than you!
Where do you live?: Ocracoke Island NC
How did you get started with photography?
I was always the kid carrying a camera I don’t ever remember a time when I was not fascinated with capturing images.
What inspires you most?
Nature, people, and places I’ve never seen before.
What do you do in your spare time?
I like to sew and I make quilts. I also love to travel when I can. And I spend some time at the beach.
Tell us a little known fact about you.
I have been a photojournalist for many years, I was a freelancer for the NY Times and I have exhibited my photographs in museums and galleries. I published a book, “American Journal: a collection of off beat small town road trips”
Do you have a favorite subject to photograph?
I love to photograph people. If find they are the most interesting subject. I love photojournalism and making editorial portraits.
Do you sell anywhere besides Etsy? Where?
I have a shop, Ocracoke Photo on Ocracoke Island, NC come visit! I photograph a lot of family portraits at the beach and weddings on the Island.
What advice do you have for anyone that would like to start selling their own photography?
It’s not easy. I’ve done a lot of different things over the years, portraits, weddings, photojournalism, fine art. Find what interests you the most.
Do you twitter, flickr, facebook..or anything else where people can follow you? Please feel free to list all of your “social networking” addresses.
http://www.OcracokePhoto.com
http://www.MagicIsland.etsy.com
http://www.PhotoAmerica.etsy.com
http://www.Ocracokeweb.com
http://www.OcracokeIsland.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ocracoke-Island/53887363599
thats most of my sites lol.
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To put it in plain English, Mary’s work is beautiful! It is professional and her aspect on things really shines through. She is also very easy to communicate with. So if you need a gift, something for your own wall, or you just want to admire some amazing photography, take a look into her shop!
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Apr 01 2009
Well the time has come to announce the winners of my March blog contest! There are two prizes, and two winners.
….drum roll please….
….and the winners are….
DigitalMisfit wins a $20 gift certificate for PaintedPets
Mj wins a $20 gift certificate for atreasureforever
Congratulations to the winners! And thank you so much to everyone that entered. I will be posting April’s blog contest in a few minutes.