Where Time Stands Still

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2010-09-29T08:24:00.001-07:00

Fall pickin’ in the orchard.

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2010-09-22T21:06:00.001-07:00

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2010-09-21T15:29:00.001-07:00

Fall is in the air and the leaves are changing.

Are we ready for winter? I don’t think I am, but I am certainly enjoying this Indian Summer we are having!

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2010-09-19T22:25:00.001-07:00

This town must have many happy citizens!

Graced the pages of……..

2010-09-19T22:23:00.001-07:00

PhotoGrunt blog has posted a wonderful collection of photos on his blog.

It’s quite an inspiring post too.

Stop by and take a look at the amazing photos that include the word “ocean” in the tags.

Thank you PhotoGrunt for featuring Kalaloch Beach in your post!

If you are interested in purchasing this photo for you home of office, please check out our shop!

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2010-08-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

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Treasure the Treasuries

2010-06-26T12:09:00.001-07:00

Some lovely treasuries that my photos have been included in! Check them out and give ‘em some clicks:) Click on the treasury and it will link you to the site.

Flickr Tags: etsy,treasury,etsytwitter,photos,sale,summer,animals,cute,tires,fun

Shop of the Week - NovaScotiaBeachGlass

2010-05-29T10:24:00.001-07:00

This week, the Etsy Twitter Team is featuring NovaScotiaBeachGlass for our Shop of the Week. NovaScotiaBeachGlass is the creation of Lori Stewart who collects seaglass from the beaches of Nova Scotia. She hunts the beach with her black lab, Willow, looking for beach glass, seaglass, driftwood and any other treasures the sea might reveal to her. She turns these treasures into lovely works of wearable art: pendants and necklaces.
Lori told me that beach glass is also called seaglass or mermaid’s tears. "This collectible is formed after years of tumbling in ocean waves, softening the sharp edges of shards of broken glass. Sea glass originates from man-made trash - bottles or jars tossed overboard ships or dumped with other garbage into the ocean, where they would break into pieces and tumble around. Most sea glass found today dates before the mid 1960's (when plastics became the norm). A perfectly smooth piece may have been in the ocean for decades, even a century. Collectors value the glass for its beauty and the mystery of its history - whose hand might have held the original item? What story might the sea glass tell?"
Lori appreciates the history and romance of her chosen material. She says there is nothing so soothing as to handle seaglass. In addition to her interest in recycling the vintage seaglass, Lori also expresses her artistic nature using resin. While she is always experimenting with new designs, this year she would like to improve her jewelry photography.
Lori ships worldwide and the interest in her work is ever growing. "I've been asked to do a home party...plus several stores have expressed interest in displaying my necklaces." On the Twitter front, Lori likes to keep people interested by tweeting a little about everything...not just about Etsy and her shop.

NovaScotiaBeachGlass is offering
Free shipping for the month of May to
Canada and the US
Also, a sale: 25% off orders over $100.00
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Etsy Shop: www.NovaScotiaBeachGlass.etsy.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/seajewelry
FaceBook:www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaBeachGlass
Blog:www.novascotiabeachseaglass.blogspot.com

Written by Judy of Wellspring Creations

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2010-05-03T12:50:00.001-07:00

We have been moving the last few weeks, so blogging time has been limited, but here is a shot I snapped the other night.

Etsytwitter Shop of the week….

2010-04-29T16:21:00.001-07:00

Shop of the Week: SouthPawStudios

Our EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week is South Paw Studios, which offers handcrafted jewelry by Toledo, Ohio artist Katy Mims. She not only makes necklaces, bracelets and earrings, but she has a unique bridal line. Her styles incorporate faceted gems, Venetian glass, pearls and precious metal. As she puts it, it "brings the jewelry to life."
Here is my interview with Katy!
Me: What do you want your customers to know most about your products?
Katy: I feel that I offer functional jewelry that you can wear everyday with jeans and a simple white t-shirt, yet you can wear it to a formal function if preferred. I don’t want my customer to seem pressed on the thought of “I love this necklace, but where am I going to wear it?” I want them to be more, “I love this necklace, and I can wear it with anything”. I want there to be “No Fuss”. Jewelry shouldn’t be complicated, it should be enjoyable. That is why I feel I create jewelry that is much more appealing and affordable to a wider range of woman, from the younger jewelry lover to the seasoned shopper.
Me: What inspires you to create?
Katy: I get inspiration from everything from a shower curtain, to sunsets. I know that sounds cliché, but really there are great color combinations in sunsets. I also get my muse from new supplies. I really have an addiction to beads and gems. I buy way to much stuff, but I just cant help myself. Having new supplies really keeps me excited to sit at my work bench for hours on end.
Me: What is your favorite thing about your craft?
Katy: This question is tricky, but when I sit down and think about it, one of my favorite things about my craft is it is very competitive, but that keeps me on my toes. I like a little friendly competition. With jewelry, I love that everyone can take part in this particular medium. It is a little piece of wearable art that you can take with you and wear with pride every day, to work or even the grocery store. It makes art become functional. I love that it is an appealing part of the art world that seems to be able to survive even in the hardest of times.
Me: What are your Twitter tricks of the trade?
Katy: I really don’t have time to log in and out of all the accounts I use online on a daily basis, so I use Facebook, primarily to twitter from. I used to use Tweetdeck, but it started to have some glitches a little while back, and I just couldn’t seem to find the right patch. I am sure it is fixed by now, but again, TIME! So anyways, I linked my Facebook fan page to my Twitter account and “whola” I get two birds with one stone (no birds were actual harmed in this sentence) and only have to type something once. I may not seem like much, but it is a time saver for me and works just great.
Me: What is one of your business resolutions for the New Year?
Katy: I really want to beat each month’s sales, compared to last years, and have my profit margin higher as well. To achieve this I feel a combo of getting more money per piece, and as well as tighten down on my expenses / cost of goods sold (COGS) will help me reach my 2010 business new year’s resolution.

This week, Katy is offering a special Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week Discount! 15% off all regularly priced items, now thru May 2nd. Enter code “Etsytwitter15” in message to seller during checkout. Discount will be refunded via Paypal.

ALSO: special promo item, these earrings will be on sale for only $7, regularly $16, no code necessary.

Etsy Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/southpawstudios
Twitter: http://twitter.com/SouthPawStudios

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SouthPawStudios

BLOG http://southpawstudios.blogspot.com/

Main website http://southpawonline.com/
Bead website http://www.etsy.com/shop/southpawsbeads

Written by Judy

GO GREEN WITH THE ETSY TWITTER TEAM! April 15-22, 2010 post title

2010-04-15T14:08:00.001-07:00

GO GREEN WITH THE ETSY TWITTER TEAM! April 15-22, 2010

I am please to announce that the Etsy Twitter Team is throwing an eco-party, and everyone is invited to celebrate Earth Day / Week!

From April 15-22, 2010, the Etsy Twitter authority for online and handmade products, will be offering a multitude of green handcrafted products, tips, and ideas at http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com.

Members of the Etsy Twitter Team will offer giveaway prizes, discounts and eco-friendly tips on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in creating handmade items and shipping them.

Come back here to our team page: http://team.etsy.com/viewteam.php?id=482 for participating shops/giveaway information every day from APRIL 15-22 for your chance to learn and win amazing eco- friendly prizes!

This Going green tip has been provide to you by Linda of LindaB142 shop on etsy!

Going green tips:

1. Recycle glass bottles by re-using them to hold pens, beads, buttons, or other craft supplies.

2. Use smaller bottles to make candles using a combination of old and new wax.

3. Recycle packaging materials that you receive by reusing bubble mailers, bubble wrap for your outgoing orders.

This week when you enter our giveaways please keep in mind the following-->

How to enter the giveaways:

~Please leave individual comments with a shop name and/or email address I can contact you if you win! Each entry counts as one entry and I will use a randomizer to pick the winner.

~Only 3 entry's per giveaway. (per person)

~Don't forget to come back and enter each one of our giveaways

1. Leave a comment on our blog at http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com.

2. Tweet our Event: “The Etsy Twitter Team is throwing an eco-party for Earth Day from April 15-22, 2010 http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com #etsytwitter #gogreen” *

You also must put @etsytwitrteam so we can track it and/or a link with your comment.

3. Leave a recycling tip on our blog for another entry.

The winner will be chosen by random.org. and you have one week from the original post date to enter!

Good luck in Going Green!

Special thanks to Linda (LindaB142 ) for organizing this blog and giving us a beautiful way to help our earth.

Special thanks to Jessica (frostedtreats) for the beautiful job on our graphics for this event.

Posted by: ♥Jen

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2010-04-14T14:15:00.001-07:00

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2010-04-12T15:07:00.001-07:00

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Fish On….

2010-04-10T15:10:00.001-07:00

Flickr Tags: fishing,fish,idaho,steelhead,friends,good times,river,beautiful,constellation photography,photo,csphoto,constellationphoto,challis

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2010-04-05T19:56:00.001-07:00

Flickr Tags: idaho,constellationphoto,constellation photography,sky,blue,mountain,sunrise,photo

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2010-04-02T13:58:00.001-07:00

Flickr Tags: snow,constellationphoto,constellation photography,sprinkler,winter,field,irrigation,idaho

Etsytwitter shop of the week…..

2010-03-29T15:25:00.001-07:00

Meet Denise Montville of DeeJayPhotography, the Etsy Twitter Team’s Shop of the Week. Denise and her son work together to maintain a shop full of lovely photographs. They are available in several formats including bookmarks, cards, ACEOs and, of course, prints. When asked about her work, Denise says, “The world around me inspires me to create. I love looking at textures, shapes, colors, and nature and I usually regret the days I leave my house without my camera!” Browsing through the shop, this is immediately apparent, with the result that there is something for everybody. Their talented eye picks out the detail in an everyday scene and using unique angles, they turn the pretty and almost mundane into a unique and striking photo. Denise says “My son always sees things from different angles than I do” and the result is a broad spectrum of pleasing photography. When asked about her business goal this year, Denise laughed, “to try to shoot more photos and actually get them listed in my shop!”
Denise is a skilled Twittered. With over 1200 followers, she has found a balance between sharing her life and art with her Twitter friends and re-tweeting items that she feels would be of interest to her followers. This balance invites followers because she is interesting!

Follow Denise on:

TWITTER ADDRESS : http://twitter.com/D_J_Photography
FB PAGE http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dee-Jay-Photography/133391096559?ref=ts

DeeJayPhotography is celebrating one partner’s 17th birthday by offering a 17% discount. In addition, as Shop of the Week, they are offering free shipping this month (just wait for a revised PayPal invoice before paying for your purchase). International shipments can be accommodated, too. Just convo Denise first to request a shipping quote.

Written by Judy of Wellspring Creations on Etsy

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2010-03-29T14:13:00.001-07:00

Flickr Tags: constellationphoto,constellation photography,photo,sunset,water,trees,clouds,blue,orange,pink,river,beautiful,challis,idaho,fishing,spring

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2010-03-25T14:18:00.001-07:00

And the winner is…………….. H&H Racing!

Technorati Tags: photo of the day,pad,photo365,cutter racing,horses,orange,red,constellation photography,constellation photo,chariot races

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2010-03-24T14:14:00.001-07:00

Nothing to say… Just photo of the day!

Technorati Tags: constellation photography,constellation photo,water,snow,bridge,lightning,sky,tree,river,collage,fine art photo,photo365,pad,photo of the day,potd

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2010-03-22T12:22:00.001-07:00

This one has such a nice texture, I thought I would share it. Can you guess what it is??

Technorati Tags: Photo of day,pad,photo365,texture,constellation photography,constellation photo

{CP Photo of the Day}

2010-03-19T23:22:00.001-07:00

As of today I am going to start posting photos almost every day. I am sure there will be days that I cannot, because of time constraints, but I will try to make it every day:)

Today’s photo has some fun treatments applied to it.

Technorati Tags: photo365,photo a day,pad,constellation photography,sunset

{Seniors 2010}

2010-02-23T12:05:00.001-08:00

We are now booking sessions for Seniors 2010. We offer portrait services for your senior portraits and graduation portraits.Visit our website for more details.

Etsytwitter Shop of the Week………

2010-02-23T12:00:00.001-08:00

I love stepping into Sandy Simpson's shop, PunkyJane. She has amazing hand stamped and personalized sterling silver jewelry and gifts, but also works a bit in copper and fine silver. PunkyJane has been selling on Etsy since October 2008, and she does ship internationally. With over 500 sales on Etsy, Sandy feels that the most important thing for people to know about PunkyJane is "is that I truly enjoy working with customers to help create their vision. It's not all about MY design. Hopefully my work will be something they treasure for a very long time. I love a good challenge!"
As all of our team members here get the SOTW questions (our basic questions) Sandy has turned one of our questions into a fun twist. Here is how our conversation went...
Jen: "What are your Twitter tricks of the trade? "Sandy: "Say that 10 times fast!! I think being a part of the Etsy Twitter team has really taught me how to be a good tweeter. It's all about community. Sure, tweet when you list a new product or have a special sale, but I truly believe you'll have more success if people get a feeling for WHO you are, not just WHAT you do. And the nice thing is that it doesn't have to be too deep...it's only 140 characters after all!"(to tell you the truth Sandy and fellow readers I did say it 1oX fast-it was not pretty;)

PunkyJane's favorite thing about her craft is: "As a graphic designer, I always had my undo button. It saved me all the time! With stamping, there's a finality to it. I've had to completely change my thinking about how to create. It's taught me that perfection isn't possible, and for me, that's a great lesson to have learned."

Sandy's business resolutions for 2010 for her shop are as follows: "I resolve to become more efficient at the paperwork and communication parts of the business so I can focus on what keeps me going...being creative."

This week Sandy is offering the following sale to our readers:

Free standard shipping on everything in my shop now through February 25, 2010. Use 'TwitterSOTW' in the message to seller box at checkout and your shipping will be refunded via PayPal.

To learn more about Sandy's shop (aka PunkyJane)

please use these links and check out the other blogs here on our blog (ETT).

http://twitter.com/punkyjane

W E B ~~~> http://www.punkyjane.com/

B L O G ~~~> http://punkyjane.blogspot.com/

F A C E B O O K : Become a fan! ~~~> http://facebook.com/PunkyJaneJewlery

EtsyTwitter Shop of the Week……

2010-01-26T07:43:00.001-08:00

Sweetwater Inspirations is the ETT shop of the week!

In Sweetwater Inspirations , owner and designer Wendy Hamilton offers her customers distinctive hand-crafted jewelry of exceptional quality and value. Within her shop you can find gifts for men, women, brides, and teens. You can see that in every piece that Wendy makes she takes pride and is very meticulous with her workmanship to ensure a special pieces for each of her customers. Please see her shop for international shipping details and convo her if you need more information.

Wendy admits that "I love to work with metal wire (sterling, copper, brass) and love the sparkle and unique qualities found in glass, stone, and semi-precious beads. I choose materials of quality and pride myself on representing my materials and jewelry with integrity. I purchase my materials in small quantities, so I sell limited production or one of a kind pieces."
She explained to me that her inspirations really are not much of inspiration as it is an "Addiction. Really, my inspiration is as uncontrived as seeing something new to 'play' with, the interplay of color, or the hypnotic affect of sparkly things. Although my husband groans at stepping into a bead or craft store, he has learned to bring his Blackberry for company and is really very patient when my head starts spinning with possibilities."
Although Wendy is new to Twitter and Etsy (opened on 1/5/09: Happy One Year!!) she would like to share what she has learned on Twitter: "I’ve tried to develop a following for my business by tweeting new items in my shop; but I also like the camaraderie of tweeting with other business owners. I think that Twitter and especially the Etsy Twitter Team offer a great way for business owners to connect and help support each other. It’s amazing how a kind tweet or re-tweet has the ability to open each business to a whole new network of people."
Since her store just celebrated its first anniversary on Etsy, Wendy has taken on the following resolution for 2010: "Last year I put a lot of time into learning about e-commerce and developing the software I needed to make my business end run efficiently. This year I am taking courses to hone and expand my metalworking skills and will put more of my time into design development and building my portfolio."
Good luck Wendy! We look forward to seeing your new metal work and designs in 2010!
From January 18th-24th Wendy is offering the following discount in her shop:

FREE US SHIPPING on all items in her Etsy shop
- PLUS a 10% discount on purchases totaling $50 or more* ·
Discount will be refunded to PayPal after payment or you may convo her before payment for a revised invoice. Texas residents - applicable purchase of $50 is calculated before sales tax. International shipping is not included in applicable minimum purchase and discount does not apply to shipping.

Wow! What a great idea to tell our DH and family members to do while we shop for the things we love the most! Thanks for the amazing tips Wendy about your shop and about your how you work on Twitter.
To learn more about Sweetwater Inspirations please visit Wendy's shop at:
http://sweetwatergifts.etsy.com/
Use the links below to follow Sweetwater's latest information:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SweetwaterGifts
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Inspirations/115542896770

{The “W” family}

2010-01-19T07:58:00.001-08:00

We had a photo session with these families over the Christmas break.

{The beautiful miss “S”}

2010-01-19T07:52:00.001-08:00

Here is a peek at one of the photo sessions we did last week. She is amazing!

Constellation Photo was featured in a bloggers FABULOUS Gift Ideas!!!

2009-12-22T15:20:00.001-08:00

I was so flattered when our Roses photo was featured in a fellow bloggers gift idea post. Mikiye is an amazing artist and it was very kind of her to feature us. Thank you!!

If you want to read all of her fabulous gift ideas, be sure to check out her blog here.

Etsy Twitter Team shop of the week…………

2009-12-22T13:34:00.001-08:00

The very interesting Noadi’s Art is the shop of the week .

There's a genuine love and passion behind the scupture and jewelry that you find swimming at Noadi's. Cephalopods, fossils, crabs, and other denizens of the sea fill this shop and artist Sheryl Westleigh wouldn't have it any other way. A 27 year old Maine native, Sheryl's love for science and these unique and intelligent creatures inspires every one of her original, polymer clay creations.

From intricately tentacled steampunk cephalopods bristling with gears to quirky specimen jar pendants and platypus ornaments, you can find the perfect gift for the science lover in your life, or for yourself, in this unique shop.
Sheryl says, " I really do love the subjects I base my creations on.It's really wonderful that I've found an outlet for it that sells, and that allows me to bring in my other interests."
In addition to the Etsy Twitter Team, Sheryl is also a member of Seller Helping Sellers on Etsy, and has plenty of tips for those wanting to use Twitter as a means of promoting work and building your business.
"Make strategic use of autoposting of new items and deals. No more than 3 new items at a time. When I have deals that are scheduled to autopost, I do it no more than once every 4 hours. That seems to be a frequency that gets enough attention from my followers without becoming annoying. I also network with others who share my interests in science, etc, outside of the Etsy community, and that has led to sales. "
Sheryl's favorite thing about her art? "That I can do it for a living. And working with polymer clay is a joy, too. I love the stuff! Its so versatile." But marine animals and polymer clay aren't her only loves- she has a beautiful llama named Lauren, as well.
Noadi ships internationally to the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and all of Europe. Visit Noadi's Art at http://noadi.etsy.com/ or find her on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/noadi
Blog: http://noadi.blogspot.com/
Website: http://www.noadi.net/

Free stamped octopus cards with every order, no code needed.

Our shoot with miss “D”

2009-12-03T17:42:00.001-08:00

This little beauty was so much fun to shoot. I love my job!

Etsytwitter Team’s shop of the week!

2009-11-24T12:08:00.001-08:00

Denise Kung, of JourneyofLoveDesigns.etsy.com, is a woman after my own heart. Most of her work is made with fascinating papers, many of them Japanese papers. I absolutely love paper! I want to buy everything in her shop!
She specializes in stationary, paper gifts, magnets, and even related products like invitations, escort cards, and table numbers.
Denise also has a second Etsy shop called SeashellBaby.etsy.com. She lists products made by her mother. Her mother had to retire early due to her poor health. Now she knits and crochets to pass the time. She loves to come up with new products to make. What a nice mother-daughter story!

Aren’t these so cute!

New for the holidays!

2009-11-11T12:02:00.001-08:00

Just listed some new photos and I am offering buy one get one Free on prints!!

All photos available in my Etsy Store

Buy one Get one FREE won’t last forever, so be sure to get your holiday orders in soon!

Animal photography now available…….

2009-10-25T14:43:00.001-07:00

Whether you just love to see your pretty animals in print or need them photographed for shows or sale, you can count on the Constellation Photography team to capture your animals at their best.

Here are a couple puppies that will be going up for sale.

{Fall Fishing}

2009-10-20T11:30:00.001-07:00

We had fun this weekend playing in the leaves, water, and of course playing with worms! The kids did anyway. They love the wormies.

EtsyTwitter shop of the week………….

2009-10-20T11:09:00.001-07:00

Three Peats is this weeks SOTW and I just love this necklace! Read the whole interview here and you can even get a discount in her shop.

Fall Family Photo Session

2009-10-12T13:07:00.001-07:00

The leaves are changing and the sun is golden and beautiful. It is one of my favorite times to photograph people and landscapes. We recently did a shoot with this cute little family.

To schedule a photo session with us, please visit our website www.constellationphotography.com

This week’s Etsy Twitter shop of the week….

2009-09-29T17:44:00.001-07:00

Ambient Lights is the featured shop of the week for the Etsy Twitter Team!

I used to have a candle company before I had my children, but with so many little hands willing to help, I decided it was best to close up shop and keep the hot liquids away from them. Since then I have longed for the smell of hot candle scent permiating everything in the house. Anyway, candle artisans will always have a place in my heart. This candle looks divine, with a little mottling. I wish you could reach out and touch it and smell it!

Becki Krska, of AmbientLights.etsy.com, creates several types of items for home fragrancing as well as bath and body items. She’s on a mission to make you and your home smell like heaven!

{Fan Page}

2009-09-17T13:14:00.001-07:00

I finally got my fan page on Facebook up! So what better way to celebrate…….

A contest of course!!!

Winner will get a free 8x10 photo of their choice from my Etsy shop

All you have to do is become a fan

Constellation Photography on Facebook

Then if you share the contest on your Facebook, Twitter, Blog, or any other source, come back and leave me a comment and you will get an extra entry for each place you share it!

But wait! That’s not all……….

I will be giving a free 8x10 of their choice to the next 20 people who purchase any 8x10 from my Etsy store.

mmmm Indulge in Safiya Beauty…………….

2009-08-13T08:46:00.001-07:00

EtsyTwitter’s shop of the week is Safiya Beauty.

Her shop announcement says, “Safiya’s philosophy is to provide you with the finest, purest natural and organic products, but never at the risk of neglecting your need to feel beautiful and smell delicious……………………

Read the whole interview here There’s even a special discount if you’ve read the whole interview!

New Lower Prices………..

2009-08-12T12:45:00.001-07:00

NEW LOWER PRICES!!!!!!!!!!
Just because funds are tight these days, doesn't mean we still can't enjoy beauty. Right?
All of our prices have been drastically reduced to help you get still enjoy amazing photographs in your home or office and keep me employed.
So be sure to grab them while the gettin's good:)
Thanks for supporting a work at home mom.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5641635

Family Photoshoot

2009-08-11T12:04:00.001-07:00

I recently did a photoshoot for a very large family. Here are some sneek peaks.

Lots more where these came from:)

He loves me………….. he loves me not……………

2009-08-06T12:43:00.001-07:00

HE LOVES ME!

My sweet husband of 15 years brought me these for our anniversary!

A peek into Constellation Photography

2009-08-05T13:01:00.001-07:00

Hey friends, I just wanted to share an interview I recently did with Kelly of PurpleLemonDesigns.

Want to know how I got started in photography? Or what my favorite part of creating each piece is?

Get the answers and more here: Check out the full interview

Uber Art is EtsyTwitter’s new shop of the week……

2009-08-03T14:51:00.001-07:00

If you are in the market for a stunning hand-bound journal or guest book, look no further than UberArt.etsy.com. Beth’s work is…………..

To read more, check out the full interview on the EtsyTwitter blog

New shop of the week………….

2009-07-21T09:25:00.001-07:00

Etsytwitter’s new shop of the week is geekdetails

I just think these are the cutest! Of course, I’m kind of a big fan of Alice in Wonderland.

Be sure to stop by and check out her shop on Etsy.

A lovely treasury feature…………..

2009-07-19T13:25:00.001-07:00

I am pleased to share this lovely treasury that my photo has been featured in, by Mikiye.

Thanks Mikiye:)

Independence Sale

2009-07-01T17:08:00.001-07:00

On this Independence weekend, I want to celebrate my own independence. I am thankful to have the freedoms and the Internet as a vehicle that allows me to stay at home with my children and still pursue my love of photography. So to celebrate the amazing privileges we have in America, I have marked down my entire store.
Now those who have hesitated before, will have a chance to pick up one of my signed photographs at a fraction of the price.

All 8x10 prints are marked down from $25 to $10!
All 5x7 prints are marked down from $10 to $5!
And greeting card sets are marked down from $10 to $6 for a set!

New photos available! Check out my shop

Sumiko Shop............

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EtsyTwitter team shop of the week.

Evelyn Palazzin, of SumikoShop.etsy.com, creates gorgeous jewelry and accessories for women. Her shop is filled with lovely items and the photographs are beautiful, enticing all who stop by to take a look and make a purchase. Evelyn lives in a tourist town by the sea in Italy. Her creations have an old-world charm about them.

“I have always had a passion to create, to recycle items, and to invent and process things from scratch.................................... Read more of this interview here.

The bobby pins are my absolute favorite!

A Bridal Daze Event...........

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I have the exciting privilege to participate in the Bridal Daze Event with the EtsyTwitter team this week.

There are lots of amazing participants that will be featured on the EtsyTwitter Blog daily. So be sure to stop by and see who's got what to ease the stress of planning a wedding.

I have lot's of great photos for sale in my shop that would look great on the wall of any newlywed couple and I am having a Buy One Get One FREE sale!

I have also added these great photo greeting cards to the list. They make great Thank You cards for the wedding party or bride and groom's parents. Whatever you can think of. They are blank inside and the photo can be removed and framed if you choose. The photo will be signed and dated on the back by me:) And if you mention the Bridal Daze Event when you checkout, I will include to extra cards free! That's 6 cards for the price of 4!

A fun engagement session

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This couple was so cute and fun to photograph. She claimed she was uncomfortable in front of the camera. You wouldn't know it, she was a total natural.

A Cagey Bee..

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The shop of the week, A Cagey Bee, and well deserving. Kris has some of the cutest art available on Etsy today. See for yourself!

Be sure to visit here too:

Read her blog at www.acageybee.com
Follow her at Twitter: twitter.com/acageybee

An Etsy Showcase..............

2009-05-21T08:46:00.001-07:00

I purchased and Etsy showcase in the new Art Photography category for today and I decided to have a Buy One Get One Free sale! It only lasts today, so don't delay. (ooh that rhymed)

And have listed some really yummy photos for you to check out.

Etsytwitter Team........

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now has a Flickr group! Now you can stop by one place (and Flickr has to be one of my favorite places) and see what the super busy team is creating! Check it out now to see what's new today:)

Also check out the shop of the week.

Tamdoll has one of the cutest pieces of fabric jewelry.

A couple more cuties

2009-04-21T09:47:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple portrait shots I got during the photo shoot, I shared yesterday.

Spring Sweetness

2009-04-20T17:01:00.001-07:00

I had a photo shoot a while back with some little cuties. The snow hadn't melted, but the air was warmer and the sun was shining!

I wanted to post these earlier, but my computer has been wigging out lately.

I'm pretty excited, because some of these shots were published in a pattern brochure from ModKid recently.

I have some more to post when I get back from the Gym. I promised some moms they could get a glimpse of the cuties some more.

Happiness is treasury........

2009-03-30T09:37:00.001-07:00

and today I have double happiness!

I jumped on Craftopolis this morning and saw 2 treasuries with my photos featured!!

The first, "tribute to my favorites" created by

southamericatraveler features my In Stitches custom greeting cards.

The second is New Horizons, created by

jswrites featuring Raspberry Sunset

Thanks to both of the treasury creators for featuring my photos!

Spring and babies.........

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Spring is such a lovely time of year. A time for renewal of all and I even feel the sense of newness in my soul as the grass begins to push through the old with promise of warmer, sunnier days.

I was pleasantly surprised this morning to find my Wee Baby photo featured in this treasury by LDphotography.

What an adorable collection of Animal Baby Love! Thanks LDphotography:)

With the promise of sunnier, warmer days brings a promise of many more new photos from me. I feel inspired once again and will be shooting much more often:)

Holding on to the past

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Holding on to the past, originally uploaded by constellationphoto.

I have always loved this house as a passerby. The flowers are always beautiful, yard kept, and it always tests my curiosity boundries.

The end of another day

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The end of another day, originally uploaded by constellationphoto.

Shorter days mean work harder and faster to get the job done on the farm in the winter. When the sun finally slips behind the mountains, we can snuggle in and rest.

A new feature!

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Thanks to tredlightphotographs for featuring my photo in this treasury.

Thanks for featuring my photo!

The b-line........

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...has a wonderful I spy feature up on her blog and she has included one of my most popular photos in her collection.

Still Swinging...

Thank you so much Amy for the feature! You can check out The b-line blog here.

How about another contest??

2009-02-05T14:02:00.001-08:00

Remember this contest and my promise in this post? Well, it's time for another contest featuring my brand new products. You will win a set of 5 custom greeting cards with matching envelopes!

All you have to do is follow my blog and leave me a comment! Want extra entries? Post my giveaway on your blog for one extra entry. Make a YouTube video about this giveaway and get 5 extra entries!

In Stitches......... A notecard collection

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In Stitches......... A notecard collection, originally uploaded by constellationphoto.

Two worlds collide when a love of sewing is combined with a love of photography. I am so excited to share my newest release!
Each photo is stitched onto a blank white greeting card and comes with a matching envelope.

A picture is worth a thousand words........ So send them to all your friends or send them on special occasions.

Available in my 1000 markets shop

Snowy Evening

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Snowy Evening, originally uploaded by constellationphoto.

A beautiful sunset on a snow covered mountain in the freezing rocky mountains.

Buy it in either of my stores.

Primrose Path

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Primrose Path, originally uploaded by constellationphoto.

A short time ago, I had an ad photoshoot for Save Kid's Handmade and I was so inspired to take the shoot a little further. It is a sad sad thing to think children's handmade items could be extinct very soon, but it is even more saddening to me to realize that childhood itself is threatened.

I remember when I was a child............. it seems so long ago. Toys were simply entertaining, running through the meadow, stomping in puddles, building sand castles, making mudpies, and catching butterflies were the highlight of my day. The biggest stress was whether to wear pink or purple that day, not whether or not my world would be shattered by terrorism or if my father would be taken from us and sent to another country to fight a war that I didn't understand.

Our world is everchanging and it is not up to us to stop It or stand in It's way, but it is our job to remember our values, teach our children to enjoy each day for what it is, play often, laugh even more often, and above all... Love.

I decided to call this collection Primrose Path, because it is defined as a "life of ease" or "the path of least resistance" which I think every child should experience.

This collection is dedicated to the simplicity of what childhood should be.

A new home............

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If you've followed me over from my previous blog, I want to thank you:) I have decided to give my photography a life of it's very own, instead of just being an extension of my fashion design.

Thanks for being here!