Take a peek … see anything different?

Boy has life changed for me.  I used to be the very first to adapt all the new technologies.  I was firmly in the PC camp.  I spent my time helping others adapt to new technology.  I *always* upgraded as soon as the latest and greatest of whatever was released.  I even loved trying out bugg-y beat versions.  In the B.C. (before children!) days I worked as a technical consultant in a large IT department.  I was a member on various new release committees, trialing new software, advising, recommending, yada yada yada.:)  Oh how I have changed.  Now, I’m a Mac (and have been for three years).  I haven’t even seen Windows Vista, much less the latest version.  I’m an OS version behind on my iMac and two behind on my Macbook Pro.  I’m still using Photoshop CS3 despite the fact that CS4 was released just over a year ago.  And Lightroom?  I just haven’t gotten around to trialing it despite the fact that I’ve downloaded the trial version several times.  I’ve become one of THOSE people … I hate messing with what’s working on my computer. <insert eye roll here>.

All that said, notice anything different?  Yep, I finally updated my sad-looking blog.  Now that I am officially just photographing seniors (tweens, teens, seniors, young adults) it was time to update the blog look to reflect this.  I’ve removed my old kid-friendly logo, updated the header with senior images, and added a cool side-bar with links to important info.  See how easy it is to find pricing, my senior site, my Facebook page, sign up for the newsletter, even follow me on Twitter.  And see that updated menu bar at the top, there’s a handy-dandy subscribe feature that will let you know when I’ve updated the blog.

One other new thing … need a children’s photographer?  I’m thrilled to recommend THE MOST AMAZING children’s photographer in Huntsville, Erin Cobb.  She has such an incredible connection with the kiddos, and her work is gorgeous.  So go check her out.  There’s a link to her site over there in the sidebar.

And since my work is never done, I’ll be updating a few more odds and ends on this blog, as well as tackling a complete overhaul for my senior website.  And maybe, just maybe, I walk on the wild side again and download the latest Lightroom Beta.

Be sure to let me know what you think of the new look.  Go ahead, try out the brand-spanking new comments section!  You know you want to …;)

P.S.  It’s never kind to post without pictures on a photo blog, especially when I’ve left you hanging for almost a month.  So enjoy one of my favorite images of my girls, from way back in um, July. :)

my girls

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January 25, 2010 - 12:59 am

Terry McKaig - It looks amazing Marla…………good for you that you have been so busy and that your business is evolving into exactly what you want it to be!! Great photos of the girls playing!!

January 26, 2010 - 12:38 pm

Sarah Goblot - Oh my goodness!!! This is just awesomeness Marla. I love love love it!!! Your senior photography is some of the best that I have ever seen. Funky, edgy, but also will stand the test of time.

(slight comment, and fell free to edit it out: the background behind the title of the post needs to be a little darker).

February 3, 2010 - 12:28 am

amy - LOVE these!!! SO fun :)

February 3, 2010 - 12:44 am

Holli - Marla, your new blog looks fabulous and your rock the senior sessions!!!! I’m loving it!

February 3, 2010 - 10:35 am

TaraMc - Oh Marla, these images are fabulous! You have such a gift for capturing fun energy!

February 4, 2010 - 9:49 pm

Robbi Montgomery - #17 is my favorite:)

February 6, 2010 - 3:38 pm

Desiree Hayes - These are sooo cute and fun! Great creative images!

February 8, 2010 - 9:54 pm

Ingrid - This is so cute! Adorable!

February 9, 2010 - 3:43 pm

HOMER PHILLIPS - #8 Tara Phillips: you can not go wrong with a name like Phillips