today our little baby, altmixblog, is officially one year old- they do grow up so fast! we entered the blog world quite ignorant of the joys to be found here and were shocked as we watched the blog stats quickly dwarf the website. 148 posts later, little blog is walking on her (yup, HER) own and really taking on her own little personality! just for old time’s sake let’s reminisce about her little life so far:
our first blog header! we used an image from the first wedding we ever shot- chosen because the composition worked wide screen and we thought the old buildings would give us an edgy vibe, haha:
a few months later we decided we wanted the blog to be a little more personal- give a couple faces to the voices of the blog. a friend and fellow photographer had come on a shoot with us and she grabbed some impromptu images of us when it was over to create this new header. it was the beginning of the end as far as ridiculous images of us! also, i kinda look 12 years old.
next up, NEW BLOG. woohoo! ‘blogsite’ if you will. HUGE rotating images, internal navigation and get that logo OFF the header image, please! …we also learned a thing or two about studio lighting.
when yellow bike came into our lives this past summer we knew it was time for a makeover- and just in time for the holidays! these images were not easy to take but the most rewarding so far- no idea what’s up next except that it will probably happen soon as the mistletoe is no doubt confusing those of you who are SO over christmas. ;) we’re on it!
ok, so after that little trip down memory lane i’m really excited about little blog’s second year- if so much happened in the first year- can’t even more happen this year!? we’ve got dreams yo.
we’ve only been involved in blogging one year and i can already say that if it weren’t for this unique form of communication with our clients, fans and friends we would not be where we are today. if you’re reading this and you have a small business or are even thinking of starting one, i really encourage you to give blogging a try! it is such an amazingly encouraging community and a great way to share with the world what you’re all about! a few of the greatest things i’ve learned are to get ideas and share the love by commenting on other blogs that inspire me, keep a little notebook in my purse to jot down blog ideas as i think of them and most of all to just have fun with it! :) i have no doubt that i will continue to do all of these things for as long as i have a blog.
anyway, happy birthday little blog, we are having such fun with you and we can’t wait to see where you take us next!
Hey you two! I am so excited about working with you both. You’re both precious!
Happy birthday blog!
I love stalking your blog for a couple of reasons:
1. Your amazing photography. As an aspiring photographer you guys are SO inspirational and I hope can be as cool as y’all when I grow up. :)
2. You allow your fun selves to come through and therefore there are personalities behind the art and images. It’s clear that y’all truly love your clients and what you do, which sometimes speaks louder than the photography itself. (But in y’alls case you could have no words on your blog and I’d still be blown away by the images.)
Hope you treat your blog to a nice dinner or something for its birthday. :)
happy blogoversary! love you!
I have been reading for months now, but I’m not sure I’ve ever left a comment…this seems the perfect time to do so! I love the blog and look forward to new posts. I wish I were in GA so we could have booked you for our wedding, but I will continue to live vicariously through your other brides. Happy Birthday!
xoxo
Cyd
Happy blog birthday! You guys know how much I LOVE your work. I can’t wait to see what you guys do next.
christian cagle* we’re pumped two- because YOU’RE both precious! ;)
rhonda* i’m so glad you enjoy the images we post here and that you’ve found some inspiration here- that’s the best comment we could ever ask for!
ami* um, we LOVE you too. lots and lots. ;)
cyd* i’m so glad you’ve left a comment- great to hear from you! we wish you were in GA too but we DO travel…!
michelle* and we love your work too- can’t wait to see you this weekend at the launch par-tay!
Love the blog, always have, always will. Congrats and good luck to you guys.
congrats! :-) i love your blog – and really just everything you do! hope you’re having a great 2009!
So fun to see how things have progressed over time. Although the first few headers were fun, I love the clean, polish, professional look you guys are developing for yourselves. I can’t wait to see where you head in the future!
OMG. You guys are too freakin cute! I adore the bike!