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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.

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.

Ingredients Safety Alert – Triclosan

Maranda — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:46:25 +0000

Next time you are buying soap or antibacterial gels, take a look at the ingredient list and make sure it does not have Triclosan. Triclosan is actually a pesticide used in most “antibacterial” products.

“Widespread use of this pesticide {Triclosan} in consumer products is causing toxic pollution in our bodies and our waterways, and is contributing to rising rates of “superbacteria” that are resistant to antibiotics. And here’s the real kicker: studies show that triclosan-based antibacterial soaps are no more effective at preventing disease than washing with plain old soap and water.”

Tapped: A closer look at the effects of Bottled Water

Maranda — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:53:26 +0000

So many of the products we use daily in our life, we blindly assume are safe for us to consume, use, etc. It is so easy to think because you are buying it from a store in the United States, the government has reviewed, approved, its sale so it must be okay for me to buy/use it. If you have not seen or heard about the documentary Tapped, please check it out. Below is a link to watch the trailer for the documentary:

Take Action: The Tapped website has a few links for things you can do to take action. I have signed the Declaration to limit my use of bottled water. You can ask well on their website: go to Take Action, then click Sign the Declaration.

Just Joined HillTop Farms CSA for 2011

Maranda — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:14:15 +0000

I am super excited to have finally made my selection for a CSA this year. You might be asking, what is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture meaning you can get your weekly veggies and fruits from local farmers.

I have chose to try HillTop Farms in Willow Springs, NC. They are currently still accepting new members if you want to sign up as well. Check out their website to learn more. In addition to the health benefits of getting super fresh veggies, they are a Certified Organic Farm. I chose this CSA because of it being an Organic Farm, ease of the program, and flexibility in selection of items each week. I also love that they offer a “Working Share” option. This means you pay a little less for your membership in return for volunteering on the farm for 10 hours. I can’t wait!

To find a CSA near you, you can check out these websites:
Local Harvest – To find farmers’ markets, family farms, & other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.
NC Specific – Carolina Farm Stewardship Association – Promoting local & organic agriculture in the Carolinas by inspiring, educating and organizing farmers and consumers.
NC Specific – Toxic Free NC

To contact HillTop Farms:
Phone: (919) 618-5601
Email: info@hilltopfarms.org
Address:
Hilltop Farm of Willow Springs
Fred and Virginia Miller
6612 Kennebec Road
Willow Springs, NC 27592

America Recycles Day – November 15, 2010

Maranda — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:00:36 +0000

America Recycles Day is coming up on November 15th. You can find a event near you here. Forever Young Photography has taken the pledge to recycle. Make a

“Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the United States. One day to inform and educate. One day to get our neighbors, friends and community leaders excited about what can be accomplished when we all work together. One day to make recycling bigger and better 365 days a year.” Learn more.

Color Inspiration: Wedding Flowers to catch your eye

Maranda — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:36:11 +0000

I just had to share some of these flower shots with you. I love the deep, rich, dark colors and thought it might bring you some inspiration. Don’t be afraid to try out new color schemes and flower choices for your wedding. The flower arrangements were created by Petals: A Flower Studio in San Francisco. Enjoy!

Clean Jordan Lake: May 8, 2010, 9am

Maranda — Sat, 01 May 2010 12:31:28 +0000

Forever Young Photography will be participating in Clean Jordan Lake event on May 8, 2010 at 9am. I hope you can make it out to this event as well to volunteer your time to help our local environment & wildlife. To learn more about the event, check out Clean Jordan Lake. To learn about upcoming cleanup efforts, check out the Clean Jordan Lake Meetup Group.