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Handmade Market this Saturday

Maranda — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:40:20 +0000

This Saturday in downtown Raleigh is the Handmade Market.

Handmade Market
Saturday, April 23rd
11am-5pm
Cobblestone Hall at City Market
215 Wolfe Street

Check out 50+ vendors featuring fine art, apparel, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods and more. Pick up some handmade goods and support a good cause: You can buy a raffle ticket in lieu of an entrance fee for a chance to win items from vendors. 100% of the raffle sales goes to a charity. This year it will go to Toxic Free NC.

Directions and parking info

Planet Earth Celebration & K9 3K Dog Walk today!

Maranda — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:00:33 +0000

Great events are happening today in downtown Raleigh. These events are Rain or Shine so bring your raincoat and rainboots and enjoy the spring weather!

Planet Earth Celebration
Saturday, April 16, 2011
11am-5pm
Downtown Raleigh in & around the Museum of Natural Sciences
11 West Jones St, Downtown Raleigh

Planet Earth Celebration is a free event. Connect with 100+ local organizations making a difference, Sh0p art and eco friendly products at the Green Bazaar and the Burt’s Bees Tent Sale, create earth-friendly art and music with the Scrap Exchange and Trash March, local cuisine & music, talk to green experts and more!

To Learn more: Check out the Planet Earth Celebration Website & the Lineup of Events.

K9 3K Dog Walk
Festivities start at 10am, Walk Starts at 11am, events through 2pm
SPCA Dog walk in downtown Raleigh to raise money for homeless pets.

To learn more: SPCA K9 3K Dog Walk
Here is the Event Map and more details

I’ll Take a Side of Free Wedding Photography To Go

Maranda — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:55:03 +0000

So you might have heard about the chance to win free wedding photography coverage???

If not, it’s time to spread the word. Forever Young Photography LLC will be accepting entries to win free wedding photography at the Bass Lake Wedding Show this Sunday April 3, 2011 from 1-4pm.

To enter, you must be preset to fill out an entry form at our booth during the show, cross your fingers, and hope your card is drawn. The drawing will take place Wednesday April 6th, 2011. To learn more details, come to our booth on Sunday.

Info on the Spring Wedding Show:
April 3, 2011
1pm-4pm
900 Bass Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC

Good Luck to all those who enter! See you Sunday!

Enter to win Free Wedding Photography at the Bass Lake Wedding Show

Maranda — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:26:03 +0000

Forever Young Photography will be participating in the Bass Lake Wedding Show. It will be taking place April 3rd from 1pm-4pm. This is Forever Young Photography’s 4th year participating in the Bridal Show. Come on by to our booth to talk more about your wedding plans, see sample albums, and say “Hi”.

At the show, register for a chance to win Free Wedding Photography from Forever Young Photography LLC!!! Registration for the Free Wedding Photography Contest is only open during the hours of the Bridal show so make sure to come out and sign you or a friend up. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Bass Lake Wedding Show
April 3, 2011
1pm-4pm
900 Bass Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC

Earth Hour Tonight (3/26) at 8:30pm

Maranda — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:39:19 +0000

Hope you plan on participating in this years celebration of Earth Hour at 8:30 (your local time). Forever Young Photography will be supporting Earth Hour. Have a great day!

Earth Hour 8:30pm this Saturday!!

Maranda — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:44:56 +0000

“Earth Hour 2011 will take place on Saturday 26 March at 8.30PM (your local time). This Earth Hour we want you to go beyond the hour, so after the lights go back on think about what else you can do to make a difference. Together our actions add up.” ~ Earth Hour Website

Forever Young Photography has signed up to participate in Earth Hour again this year. Make a commitment today!

Spring PhotoFieldtrips

Maranda — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:41:42 +0000

It’s that time year for Forever Young Photography’s Spring PhotoFieldtrips! Sign up for your 2 hour PhotoFieldtrips to local parks, cemeteries and/or other historical capital city sights around Raleigh. PhotoFieldtrips are hands-on learning experiences, jammed packed with photo tips, tricks, and techniques from a pro to really get your creative juices flowing. Learn how to capture the best photograph in natural settings and get the most out of your camera’s functions. Tired of trying to interpret your camera manual? Get on the fast track to learning what your camera can do for you from a pro.

All PhotoFieldtrips are for beginner to advanced or sign up for a personal one on one instruction lesson with Maranda Young of Forever Young Photography. Trips are available for Point & Shoot and DSLR users.

2 hour PhotoFieldtrips take place during the week for am or twilight Fieldtrips and on Sunday Afternoons trips. PhotoFieldtrips are limited to 8-10 or less people per trip. Most local PhotoFieldtrips are $125 for the two hour class. A Private Instruction Lesson (1 person) is $250 an hour. Stay tuned for more information on Day PhotoFrieldtrips to the Beach as well.

Contact me to sign up for an upcoming class or pre-register here.

Bride’s Choice Award 2011

Maranda — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:13:28 +0000

I am happy to share that Forever Young Photography LLC was awarded the Bride’s Choice Award for 2011. This is the 3rd year in a row! Thank you again for all those brides that have shared their reviews on WeddingWire. Looking forward to the start of the 2011 Wedding Season! Still looking for a wedding photographer? Check us out. Forever Young Photography is available for travel worldwide.

Writing for the Green Living Section examiner.com

Maranda — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:40:49 +0000

I am excited to share that I will be writing articles for the Green Living section on the examiner.com.

My articles can be found under Examiner.com (City: Raleigh)
Lifestyle: Green Living

Or through this link: Raleigh Living Green

You can Subscribe to my articles here: Subscribe. Then you will receive a notification every time a new article is available.

Here is a link to my first article: Recycling and Reusing Gadgets.

Spring Forward with Color Event, March 5th

Maranda — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:09:54 +0000

Here is a great upcoming event for those in the Detroit area:

Spring Forward with Color!
Saturday, March 5th, 2011
12:15PM – 4PM
(Speakers Start at 1:00PM)
Maggiano’s Little Italy – Troy, MI

Learn how to eat healthier, insider Spring trends for fashion, hair, make up and skin care as well as tips on reducing stress and effective work out techniques. There will be a panel of experts that will motivate, inspire and excite you; as you will hear from a Registered Dietitian, Professional Stylist, Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Esthetician, Personal Fitness Trainer and Jenna Kator.

The value of your ticket not only provides an afternoon of tips and techniques, but you will also indulge from a selected assortment of authentic Italian-American cuisine (menu designed by our Registered Dietitian) and receive a 30 minute facial/massage gift certificate. All this included in your gift bag with a value over $50.00!

$25.00 from the cost of your ticket can be applied towards the purchase of a selected service from one of our experts OR the 2011 Spring/Summer jenna kator collection (the new showpieces will be unveiled and available to take home the day of the event). A percentage of the jenna kator collection proceeds will be given to the philanthropy Handbags of Hope.

You can buy your tickets online at: http://www.jennakator.com under the Upcoming Events Section. Hope to see you there! Forever Young Photography will be there photographing the event.