I recently had the chance to join a group of professional photographers at a seminar by Sandy Puc (see why I love Sam at: http://expressionsphotos.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html) for her Bellies & Babies tour, where she shared her inspiration and imagination with us all. Sam is a non-stop dynamo who packs a lot into 5 hours! Now all I need are models.
Which brings me to my next point...
I need Moms! Are you pregnant? Do you know someone who is? I'm putting the call out. If you are interested in sitting for me I'll have a thank you gift you're sure to treasure. What? You don't have a bun in the oven? Any customer who sends me a referral I use will get a little thank you too.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Julie
metro_jm@sbcglobal.net
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
A Christmas Sitting For Our Friend Pete
Many of you who know me have heard me talk about our family friend Pete Hallin. Thank you to those of you who continue to ask about him. The following is from Pete's brother-in-law Mike Davis:
This past October, life for the Hallin family was forever changed when Pete fell fifteen feet from a ladder after receiving an electrical shock while changing a light bulb. Pete landed on his head on top of a broken windshield and was paralyzed from the neck down. Since the accident, Pete has spent many days in the hospital and in a rehab center. Pete is currently living with his family in an apartment while their house in being renovated for handicap access.
Since the accident, Pete has regained very limited movement in his arms. However, he has no feeling from the neck down. The prognosis for Pete’s recovery is unknown. It may take up to two years before we know if or how much of his mobility will be regained.
Pete was the sole financial provider for the family and is now unable to work. While medical bills are generally paid for by insurance, there are many other day-to-day expenses, which are not covered such as food, gas, mortgage, clothing etc…
Pete’s family’s savings is dwindling rapidly. While our family strives to help as much as we can, it is very difficult to cover all of the costs without help from others.
That is where you come in. I hope that you will join us and participate in this great cause. The Hallin family would greatly appreciate your support.
Here are the details:
This past October, life for the Hallin family was forever changed when Pete fell fifteen feet from a ladder after receiving an electrical shock while changing a light bulb. Pete landed on his head on top of a broken windshield and was paralyzed from the neck down. Since the accident, Pete has spent many days in the hospital and in a rehab center. Pete is currently living with his family in an apartment while their house in being renovated for handicap access.
Since the accident, Pete has regained very limited movement in his arms. However, he has no feeling from the neck down. The prognosis for Pete’s recovery is unknown. It may take up to two years before we know if or how much of his mobility will be regained.
Pete was the sole financial provider for the family and is now unable to work. While medical bills are generally paid for by insurance, there are many other day-to-day expenses, which are not covered such as food, gas, mortgage, clothing etc…
Pete’s family’s savings is dwindling rapidly. While our family strives to help as much as we can, it is very difficult to cover all of the costs without help from others.
That is where you come in. I hope that you will join us and participate in this great cause. The Hallin family would greatly appreciate your support.
Here are the details:
GOLF FOR RICK
Saturday September 20TH is the new date. Golf at 2PM, Silent auction starts at 5:30 followed by dinner at 6:30BENEFITING THE FAMILY OF PETER HALLIN Tanna Farms Golf Club39W808 Hughes RoadGeneva, Il 60134630-232-4300www.tannafarms.com
Golf, dinner and silent auction at Tanna Farms Golf Club. Golf will be a best ball format. There will be a 2:00 shotgun start. Dinner will start immediately afterwards followed by the silent auction.
If you live in the area and would like to attend, the information is below. You may email me at metro_jm@sbcglobal.net. I am very happy to be able to donate:
Golf, dinner and silent auction at Tanna Farms Golf Club. Golf will be a best ball format. There will be a 2:00 shotgun start. Dinner will start immediately afterwards followed by the silent auction.
If you live in the area and would like to attend, the information is below. You may email me at metro_jm@sbcglobal.net. I am very happy to be able to donate:
1 portrait sitting and 25 photo Christmas cards
to the silent auction. I hope to see you there! What? You can't make it but still want to get a bid in? Send an email to Pat Fitzmaurice.
Sometimes I forget how lucky we are at the Mettler house.
Thank you,
Julie
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
June
I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.
-L.M. Montgomery
Summer is here and filled with blessings. The kids are out of school. The days have been filled with glorious sunshine and our evenings with baseball. Thanks to this months models, Grant, Ella, and Madison. I hope you all come back and see me soon. What beautiful children.
Friday, July 11, 2008
July
Lovely July...with the evocative murmur of honey bees on the wing and the smell of sun tan cream.
-Cynthia Wickham
-Cynthia Wickham
Summer is my favorite of all the seasons. Yes, the humidity can make it brutal but there is nothing like the summer sun. I swear it makes me high. Make some time to find a spot with cool water or a shady nook and relax, it's too hot to work hard!
-Julie
Mettler Portraits
Monday, June 30, 2008
Nearby Treasure
Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them.-Russell H. Conwell
I found these two gems next door.
I found these two gems next door.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Spring models
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Five portraits on display
If you are in the Geneva, IL area please stop by the Wendy Ellyn Salon and Spa to see five of my portraits on display. The show is running now through July 25th.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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