Giveaway for 1,000 blog views

I am doing a giveaway since I have had 1,000 views on my blog! The giveaway includes:

2 Hour Photo shoot
2 Outfit Changes
2 Locations

The winner will be chosen on January 1^st 2015 at 8 PM. I will put all the names in a randomizer then announce it!

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Repost this using #madileighphotography
2. Tag me
3. And in the comments say why you would like to win

*This photo is not mine and is complementary of #wordswag

Christmas Special

Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Random Acts of Kindness

My favorite thing about this time of year is doing things for people. I think it is so awesome when you go to a fast food place and pay for the people behind you as well. You know it makes their day, and hope they pass it along. I encourage you do this one day! It will make somebodys day!

My top 5 favorite things about christmas

1. Music- The music at christmas time is so merry! I have the same songs on repeat on my phone. 
2. Family- This is a great time for family to bond and be together! I just love being able to spend time with family on christmas morning. 
3. Food- Some of the yummiest food is on christmas day (besides thanksgiving of course) My mom makes the best Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwiches.
4. Church- I absolutely christmas church service!
5. Being thankful- This is also wonderful! We have time to reflect on all the things that we are grateful for. 

Not all about the gifts

As you all know christmas is not about the gifts it is about Jesus's birthday. Even though we always think about the gifts, stess about if its the right thing. Think about Jesus on Christmas day, instead of being wrapped around the christmas gifts.

My Favorite Christmas carols

So To be honest I am a kid at heart. Here are my favorite christmas carols.

• Santa Claus is coming to town
• Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer 
• Last December
• Jingle Bells
• Jingle Bell Rock
• Nuttin' for christmas
• All I want for christmas is my two front teeth
• Sleigh Ride
• Frosty the Snowman
• Here Comes Santa Claus
• This Christmas

My New Years Resolution

I have decided for my new years resolution, I want to drink no caffeine for 6 months. I also want to get in shape before July. I also plan to stay gluten free for the whole year (and beyond) If you are wandering why, I have Celiac Disease, and I can't eat wheat. You can see a whole blog post that I did a few months back

Top 5s of 2014

Movies
1 The Fault in our stars - This is such an inspirational movie, I could just watch it over and over again!
2 The best of me- This is probably my second move from this year (The Fault in Our stars being #1) it is so awesome, yet has one of those ending that you do not want happening, and truly wish that it didn't end that way, even though if it didn't end the way it did it would have been 10x worse of an ending (AKA I didn't like the ending)
3 Night Crawler- This is just an all around good movie!
4 Silver Linings Playbook- I know this technically did not come out this year, but I love it!
5 Frozen- i know this movie also did not come out this year, but it is my favorite disney movie of all time! I <3 Olaf!

TV Shows
1 19 Kids and Counting- I love this show, I don't know how Michelle does it, but she does. Jim Bob and Michelle talk to their kids in the most sweet and loving manner all the time, even if they are misbehaving! It is an inspirational show, it is my favorite show right now! (Netflix took all TLC shows off which really stinks, because I was in the middle of watching all the episodes from season 1)
2 Red Band Society- I love this show, the show just started this season. The producers are thinking about canceling it, and that would just be terrible. This is my favorite show right now!
3 Extreame Couponers- Some people go above and beyond on this show, and I personally love watching the holiday ones, they are very interesting!
4 Big Bang Theory- When I am in need of a laugh, I watch this show, it is so funny!
5 Greys Anatomy- I am not going to lie, I am a weakling for these medical shows, and I just LOVED Greys this year. I have started from season one on netflix 



I may or may not be doing more list blogs in the near future :)


I wanted to mention my all time favorite Christmas movie, ELF! I can literally watch ELF a thousand time!

Highlights of 2014

I dont know about you all but I LOVE looking back on the year and seeing all the amazing things that happened! I am going to tell you 3 highlights of 2014:

• My aunt cheryl coming in town- One of my favorite things from 2014 was when my Aunt Cheryl came to Fredericksburg and we went shopping, then we went to see my Uncle Steve and my cousins, I had a blast!
• Starting Madi Leigh Photography- I know this is really stereotypical but this was one of the biggest highlights of my year. 
• Getting my camera- I absolutely love my camera. Okay, it might not be the best camera ever, but it works and it does the job!

Announcements

1. I am in need of 2 senior models and 1 couple model!
2. The Winter Mini sessions end on January 31 2015

Thank you all for reading I hope you enjoyed, if you have any comments, questions, or concerns you can comment below or email me at madileighphotography@gmail.com!

XOXO Madi

Holiday Gift guide: The Teenage Girl

Hello everyone, I have decided that I am going to be doing a holiday gift guide. I will be doing several categories. This will be the only blogs that will be up for 2 weeks. This week I will be doing "the teenage girl" to help you find the perfect trending gift for your teen.

Movie Lover

1. The fault in our stars movie- I absolutely love this movie and I can watch it over and over again. This would be a perfect gift for someone who loves movies!
   You can purchase it here: The Fault in our stars: Amazon
2. Chocolate- Any teen will love this gift, but if you pair it with some fuzzy socks, a movie, and popcorn you will be set!
   You can purchase it here: Hershey Snack Size Chocolates: Walmart
3. Frozen- This has been one of the best disney movies that I have watched, and I know that almost all teenage girls love this movie.
   You can purchase it here: Frozen DVD: Walmart
4. Popcorn- This is a must have for a movie night!
   You can purchase it here: Movie Theater Butter Popcorn: Walmart
5. You could always get the person a gift card to the movies!

Athlete

1. Fit Bit- This bracelet tracks your sleep, and all sorts of different things. It is a bit on the pricier side. But the athlete in your life will love this.
   You can purchase it here: Fit Bit: Amazon
2. Yoga Mat- This is a classic, but necessary!
   You can purchase it here: Lilac Yoga Mat:Target

Beauty Lover

1. Naked on the run pallet- This is on my wish list it is an assortment of all sorts of different things. You can purchase it here: Naked on the Run: Sephora
2. Batiste Dry shampoo: I have not personally tried this, but I have heard that it is great! I definitely want to try it soon! You can purchase it here: Batiste Dry Shampoo: Ulta
3. Nyx Jumbo eye pencil in milk: I love this as an eye base, it makes the color on top pop!
   You can purchase it here: Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk: Ulta
4. Pink Sugar Perfume: I don't have the perfume but I have friends who rave about it. I have smelled it in the store and want it for sure.
   You can purchase it here: Pink Sugar Perfume: Ulta
5. You can really get away with anything from ulta or sephora, you also can't go wrong with a gift card. 

Tech Lover

1. Wild Flower Phone case- I have wanted one of these for the longest time, it is a very unique case that not a lot of people know about. You do unfortunately have to buy it from online, and it is not the cheapest phone case. It is very pretty though!
   You can purchase it here: Wildflower Phone Cases: Wildflower
2. Itunes gift card- If the teen you are buying for has an iphone, this would be a perfect gift for them! It is simple, but they can get games, music, tv shows, and movies, within one itunes gift card.
   You can buy these almost anywhere.
3. Ipad mini- This gift is a large gift, but I know most teenagers would absolutely love a ipad! It is not cheap, so you have to be willing to spend around $300 for it.
   You can purchase it here: Ipad mini 16 GB: Target
4. And almost anything tech related, headphones are another option, CDs, and all sorts of other things! 

There are many more ideas that you could get a teenage girl, this is just a list of things that are just good ideas! I hope you guys liked this blog! If you have any questions make sure to leave them below or email me at madileighphotography@gmail.com


XOXO
Madi

How to create a blog

Hi guys, I decided that I wanted to upload a blog day early, I will be on my regular schedule of blogging tuesday and thursday starting tomorrow. 

Several of my friends have mentioned creating a blog. I think it is a great idea! If you are wanting to start a blog here are some pointers!

1. Think of content before you start you blog- If you love fashion/beauty, photography, Do it yourself, or Just writing tips and tricks are all good things to blog about.
2. Make sure you blog is not offending anyone- If you have to second guess about a blog post being offensive, don't do it. Even it it is a great idea in your mind, it might be offensive to somebody else.
3. Make sure you upload consistently- This is something that I have struggled with. I have been trying to stay consistent, and uploading every tuesday and thursday! If you don't stay consistent you will not have many people follow your blog.
4. Make sure you are uploading content people want- This is also something that I know I don't do my best with. I know some of my blogs are things some people could care a less about, but some people love them! Everybody is different.
5. Upload different things- This goes with uploading different content, I try to blog a variety of things. At the end of very blog I say if you have any requests for blogs. That helps me learn what people want. This blog was actually a request.
6. Make sure you are not rambling- I do this sometimes, I am trying not to but I know I do. This is something to watch when you are blogging.
7. Make sure you want to blog- If this is something that you really want to do, then go for it but if you cant decide. Think about it. You can always create a blog later on.
8. Blog in advance- This is one of the biggest tips that I can give you, if you don't blog in advance you will be blogging the day that you are supposed to post! This is a must!

Thank you all for watching. If you create a blog let me know I would love to read it! If you have any requests for blogs let me know in the comments, on my email, or on social media.If you have any questions you can leave them below, or email them to me I would love to hear them!

Kennedy Family Photo Shoot

I everybody, I was supposed to do the holiday gift guide blog again today, but I felt like it wasnt long enough. I decided that I would put more into it and upload it on tuesday (promise). I also delivered the pictures from the Kennedy family photo shoot. Here are some of the pictures!

Look at the gorgeous Family!

These siblings are so cute!

Of course we had to take the "silly face" picture!

Such a photogenic family!

Riley is gorgeous!

Foster was so cute, and did the funniest faces!

See what I mean? They are such cute syblings!

Another "silly picture" this one is one of my favorites

You can't interfere with a man and his horse!

This is another one of my favorites!

I hope you all enjoyed. I had a blast at this photo shoot. If you have any questions or concerns you can email me at madileighphotography@gmail.com. Thank you all for reading

XOXO Madi

Quick Update

Hi everyone, It is now 7:40 at night on december 2nd 2014. Today is blog upload day, and I had plans to upload a gift guide blog. It is going to be fairly long and due to being sick and having a boat load of homework, I will unfortunately not get that blog up until Thursday! I wanted to update you all on a few things real fast.

Senior Modeling program: I am still in need of 2 seniors. The digital pictures are 100% free, so why not? It's not to late to enter! you can go to my website madileighphotography.weebly.com for more information!

Couple Modeling: I am still in need of 1 couple to model for me, I have found 1 perfect match to be in the possition of the other spot! You can email me for more information at  madileighphotography@gmail.com


Thank you all for reading, and I can't wait for you all to see thursdays blog, it's going to be awesome!



XOXO Madi

7 Things I am Thankful For

There is a large list of things that I am Thankful for. It was honestly hard to make a list, and to be honest a lot of it is cliche. I don't care though, and of course there are many other things that I am grateful for that is not listed! In the comments below tell me what you are grateful for! This list obviously does not go in order.

1. Chipotle- Chipole is like heaven in a bowl. I want to eat chipotle for every meal for a week, it's on my bucket list. I know it's silly but who wouldn't want to eat at there favorite restaurant for every meal for a week?
2. Starbucks- Starbucks is my favorite coffee place. I would have to recommend to the non-coffee drinkers to get the "Cotton Candy Frap", it is amazing! I get either the cotton candy frappichino or the Java chip frappachino (which has coffee in it)
3. Photography- If it weren't for photography,I wouldn't be blogging today. Photography has inspired me to do so much!The people that I have met along the way have been AMAZING!
4. Family- I know this is cliche, but I don't know what I would do without my family and their support. They are all so loving and supportive!
5. Friends- My friends are so sweet and supportive as well. I don't know what I would do without their help and support.
6. My IPhone- This is kinda something a "teenager" would say, but it's true. I do everything on my phone and computer. If apple hadn't created the iPhone I don't know what I would be using (definitely not an android, sorry android users)
7. Movies- Some days I love just laying on the couch watching moves. Christmas movies, Chick-flicks, and comedies are my favorite movies!

Happy thanksgiving everyone! Make sure to eat lots of turkey, ham, stuffing and the rest of the yummy thanksgiving food! Make sure to leave in the comments what you are thankful for.

GIVEAWAY! Comment below 1 thing that you are thankful for for the change to win a free photo shoot! You also must either like my facebook page or be following me on instagram!

Cartwright Family Photoshoot

Tis' the season for family pictures. This is my favorite season only because I love Christmas trees, Christmas lights, hot chocolate, shopping season, thanksgiving, and of course family and friends.

I got to take the Cartwright family's pictures! Let me just tell you, this is one of the sweetest family's I have ever worked with! They were so laid back (The kids were to). I will stop rambling and show you all the pictures. I absolutely love love love how the pictures came out!

See what I mean!

This picture cracks me up! It is also one of my favorites.

They are such a cute couple as well!

She is so sweet!

Couldn't she be a model?

Silly Face!

This is another favoite of mine!

The dogs are just so adorable!

PLANE!!!

So sweet!

I hope you all enjoyed!

If you are interested in booking a family photoshoot you can email me at madileighphotography@gmail.com and I will send you are information (There may or may not be a giveaway in the upcoming weeks!) 

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Madi Leigh Photography Senior Modeling Program

Madi Leigh Photography Senior Modeling Program:

 You may be wondering what the point in senior modeling is. In this blog post I will be showing you Senior Modeling 101. It is truly an unforgettable experience! The best thing is you don’t need any modeling experience.

The first thing you might be wondering is “Why get professional pictures done when I can just get them done through school?” Well the answer is simple, with the school portraits you are only going to have shoulders up most of the time, with the senior modeling program you will have different outfits, poses, and locations. Don’t get me wrong there is nothing wrong with school pictures, but don’t you want your senior pictures to be something great? There is another perk that we will discuss when you apply!

What is included

Free Photo shoots until next year (around 3+ photo shoots)

80+ Digital pictures

CD with all the pictures on it at the end of the year.

Online album 

Free styled photo shoot (1+)

There are 3 steps in the application process, but they are very easy!

1.     Email me with:
- A recent picture of yourself

-The year you graduate
-What High School you attend
-Why you think you would be a good model for Madi Leigh Photography
-One thing that you love about being a senior!

-What social media websites you are on

My email is: madileighphotography@gmail.com

Instagram: madileighphotography

2.Questionaire
3. Elimination and Announcement




The application will close on 11-20-14

New blogging schedule + 3 Goals

I have decided that it would be best if I changed my blogging schedule once again, to fit my schedule. I have decided that I will post Mondays! Look out for a schedule change around christmas

3 Goals:

This goes back to my bucket list post, but I will be telling you 3 wishes that I would like to accomplish before the end of 2014.

1. Get Fit- This is the number one thing that I wish to accomplish before 2014 is over. I am so out of shape I can barely run a half a mile. So I wish to get fit, and start playing field hockey. I will also be posting another blog going into depth about this.
2. Start Blogging Consistently- I know I am terrible about blogging constantly. I do really want to blog consistently, so this is one of my goals before 2014 is over! I will at least be posting every Saturday!
3. Give Up Soda- I know how bad soda is for you I have just never tried to give it up, I drink quite a bit of soda. I want to try to stop drinking coke forever, but I am going to set a goal for at least a whole month, with only drinking one coke in that time period.

I know I have been doing alot of lists lately and I hope you are liking them, because I am certainly enjoying writing them. I am going to try to blog at least twice a week, but I do not want to say that I will and not actually do it. 

If you guys have any requests for blogs, leave it down below. Also you can email me or comment below questions that you have, I am currently making a Q&A blog, and I need one or two more questions for it to be long enough. 

XOXO,

Madi

My fitness routine + Blogging

For the past 2 years my new years resolution has been to workout. Just like most new years resolutions, it went down the drain in the matter of a week. I decided about a month ago that I wanted to workout more. I am totally out of shape and want to make it a priority to workout daily. I hope that you enjoy the blog. I hope to hear back from you all.


Most the time I don't have time to workout for hours (not that I would want to anyway!)
Here is my routine.

5 minute routine twice a day + 10 minute walk/run:
Burpbees for 30 seconds
15 Pull-ups
5 push ups
25 Jumping Jacks
another 30 seconds of exercise of choice
Either half mile walk/run or 1 mile bike ride.



This is not what I go by every day. Obviously I try to stick around this, but I do try to push myself more and more every day.

Blogging

I obviously don't blog like a normal blogger. My blogs are short, and to the point most of the time. I have decided that I want most of my blogs to be in this format so they are longer, starting today most of my blogs will be in this format. What I mean my "this format" is a "2 part" blog. where I have 2 parts to the blog. 2 different topics. For example with this blog post: Part one is Fitness Routine and Part 2 is Blogging. Two different blog topics, that I am combining to be longer. Not all blog posts will be like this, but most of them will be.
I will also be posting Monday-Friday! I know I have made this commitment before, and things have not worked. I will try to have blogs up Monday-Friday though!

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns be sure to contact me. You can comment below or email me at madileighphotography@gmail.com My website is also madileighphotography.weebly.com

I am doing a Q&A pretty soon and would love to hear some questions, you can ask me questions on instagram, twitter, or facebook using the hashtag #madileighphoto and I will do a blog post with your questions. Also you can email me or comment below with your questions.

XOXO, Madi

No caffene day 1-5 update

I am going to be posting these every single Saturday until the end of the month. it will be about what it has been like each day with no caffeine. I hope you all enjoy!

Day 1 (Tuesday):
I am just dying for some coffee or soda. I will not break.

Day 2 (Wednesday):
Woke up this morning, walked past the Kurig coffee maker and wanted a cup of coffee so bad. I did not have one, and I am regretting it with this headache I have now...

Day 3 (Thursday):
Today was not bad at all. I came home from school and decided to get some water, I am feeling so much more refreshed!

Day 4 (Friday): Today, I had tea for breakfast... I know... but I am considering still drinking tea. We'll see how it goes :)

Day 5 (Saturday): Today I woke up and went for a run. It made all my junk food cravings go away! I came home and drank a cup of water!

I'm Giving Up.... Caffine

I have decided that it would be best if I give up caffine, this will be super super hard for me. I love Soda and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Coffee! I am going to try to give up soda for one month from today! I will be doing another blog post about one or two weeks today giving you an update on how it is going. I would love to give it up forever but for now, I will just say a month. In my final blog of the process, I will be saying if I will be giving it up forever or not. This starts today September 29th 2014


Thank you all for reading, I know it was a short blog so I will be posting another blog withing the next few days. If you have any questions you can leave it in the comments below and I will either answer them in a blog post or in the comments. I would love to hear from y'all!


XOXO,
Madi

My Hope Taylor Photography Workshop Expieriance: July 2014 Edition

As many of you already know, I went to the Hope Taylor Photography workshop back in July of 2014. I have been waiting so long to do this blog post! I can't wait to share my images with you guys! I will be posting another blog post another day with all of the pictures that we took! I Hope you all like the pictures, and if you are a photographer I highly recommend you going to one of the workshops! It is an awesome experience!

My Experience:

I had a great time at the workshop, and I want to do a one on one with hope. I have gone to both her March workshop and her July workshop, and it was so fun and educational. You might think when you hear that instruction time is four hours, you may think that is a crazy amount of time. I can tell you though, it goes by so fast! Then there is the photo shoot, that is so much fun! It is also educational!  If you love photography and want to make it into a business then I highly recommend you going to the Hope Taylor workshop!

What we did:

when we started that afternoon, nobody knew what the theme of the styled shoot was and honestly I don't think anyone really thought about what it could possibly be or even asked what it was. We were all so excited, then she announced that we were going to be doing "The Notebook" styled shoot, this made every one 10 times as excited! I can't wait to show you guys the pictures. If you have any questions or want to attend one of Hope's workshop then you can go to her website hopetaylorphotography.com or if you want to go to her blog you can go to hopetaylorblog.com

Extras:

I have heard hope rave about the popcorn bag for months, but I have never had it. Hope had some popcorn from the popcorn bag and it was so good, I totally recommend the birthday cake one! If I could sum up the popcorn bag in one word it would be AMAZING. thepopcornbag.net

I first herd of Sweet Reasons from the show "Cupcake wars" but I never had it. at the workshop I had the birthday cake one, and it was so good. I for sure recommend going to sweet reasons for cupcakes (or anything really) If you are interested in going to sweet reasons you can visit their website at www.sweetreasons.com

New Schedule + New Website

I decided that I didn't want my blog to be only photography so here is my schedule

Every Tuesday and maybe one more day on either Saturday or Sunday :)

I know this is a short blog, but it is a bonus blog :) I got a new website, and it is madileighphotography.weebly.com Make sure to go read my last blog post as well. It is about Fall Mini Sessions! I can't wait to hear from you!



XOXO,
Madi

Fall Mini Sessions

It's time again... Mini Sessions! I will be offering mini sessions this fall and winter from the months of September through November.

This is a great time to get pictures taken for your christmas cards, or pictures for your senior year, or even just pictures with you and a few of your friends!


The Mini Sessions include: $25
45 Minute session
$5 Printed pictures printed picture credit
1 Location
1 Outfit
A digital CD
An Online album




I know this blog was the shotest blog that I have ever done, but I did want to upload it before it got to late. If you have any requests for blog posts you can leave it down below. If you have a question or comment you can also leave it down below and I will be sure to answer it, either in a blog post or by commenting back. Go to my new website, madileighphotography.weebly.com

XOXO,
Madi

Things to do on a rainy day

Since it is the season of rain, storms, and hurricanes I figured I would do a blog post on things to do on those rainy days that you are tired of laying around, but don't want to leave the house. Let's get straight into it!

1. Read a blog- I know on a rainy day I love reading blogs, there are blogs on just about anything. It ranges from random things, to photography blogs, to cooking blogs, to makeup blogs, to artist blogs, and the list never stops. I reccomend reading a blog ;) ;)
2. Watch a Movie- I love to watch movies anytime, but on a rainy day that is just more of a reason to watch one. I know I am typically not going to be productive on a rain day
3. Work Out- If you have a treadmill or elyptical it is a good idea to be semi-productive and workout, you don't even have to get in the car and go to the gym. You can just workout at home! I don't have a Treadmill or elypical, but if I did I would take full advantage of it. (You can also just go to the gym, it is indoor!)

I know that 3 things to do is not much, but if you read a few blog posts, watch a movie or two, and workout for an hour or two and your day will be almost over. I hope you all enjoyed this blog post, I certianly enjoyed writing it.

Make sure that you leave a request if you have any. I am planning on doing a Q&A blog here pretty soon, so you can leave questions down below for that as well. 

XOXO,

Madi

Senior Model Program

I have been thinking about this program for weeks, I have come up with the ins, the outs, and the all arounds of this program and I finally came to a conclusion for what the program will consist of.
(The rest of the blog will be in Q&A format.)

Q: What are you looking for in a model?
A: Nothing specific height or weight wise. I am looking for 2 girls, 1 boy, and 1 couple.


Q: Can I be on another modeling program to be in your modeling program?
A: I prefer not, but you can still apply. If you are make sure to check your contract with the other photographer, because they may have rules against you working with me.

Q: Do I get paid?
A: No. This is an unpaid possision, you will just be getting free pictures (Instead of paying $400-$1,200 for pictures from other photographers)

Q: So what happens if I don't get picked?
A: Well, you will get a 10% off coupon code that is good to go to any photo session of your choice! Chances are you will get picked though :)

Q: Should I wear my own clothes or are they provide
A: You need to provide your own clothes. I will send you a link of what you need

Q: What about makeup?
A: Either I will do your makeup or you will do your makeup.

Q: I don't like to wear makeup, do I have to wear it?
A: No, you do not. Most cases I would like you to, but it is not required and when I send you the form you can tell me up front if you are comfortable or not :)

Q: What is the point in senior modeling?
A: It is for me to build my portfolio, and a way for me to give back by providing free pictures!

Q: Will I get any printed pictures?
A: No, you will not receive any printed pictures. However they are available for purchase!

Q: How will you choose the models?
A: Chances are everyone who enters will be a model. If I get more than 4 models, then I will have to figure that out and post it on a later blog.

Q: How old do you have to be?
A: A Junior or Senior in high school

Q: Do I have to attend a certain high school?
A: Nope. Any school that you go to is fine, as long as you are a high school Junior or Senior!






If you all have any more questions, feel free to email me at madileighphotography@gmail.com I will respond within 24 hours. I would love to hear some feedback on what you think about my blog, you can email me at the above email with any feedback of questions, or anything really and I'll respond ASAP!



XOXO Madi

Fridays Blog: Fall Mini Sessions
Mondays Blog: {TBA}

I know. I know... I need to blog more!

I know I have said I would blog monday, wednesday, and friday, but I have had so much going on lately. I will have even more going on when school starts, so I have decided that I am going to be blogging Monday and Friday. I might occasionally upload during the week. I will be uploading tomorrow and friday of this week, and that is all until next monday. I can't wait to get on track and I can upload a little more frequently. If you have any requests of blog topics leave them in the comments below. I will be having a Q&A blog at the end of the month, so you can email me or leave in the comments below your questions! I can't wait to hear from you...

Tomorrows blog will be... Senior Modeling and Why!

Fridays blog will be.... [TBA]

Thank you all for reading, I know it wasn't very long but that is why I am blogging tomorrow as well!

XOXO Madi

Whats in My Camera Bag

So... I know it has been a long time since I photo blog, and it was on my old blog. So I am going to start photo blogging, including other blog posts recaps of sessions, and stuff like that. So here is "Whats in My Camera Bag!"





First off I keep my phone in my bag, I found this super cute camera case at Vera Bradley and fell in love with it immediately.

 Then I keep lip stick, because just lipstick can change up a whole look!

 Then I bring some business cards, just to have!

 I also keep some oil absorbing sheets for the hot days, you don't want to have oily skin in your pictures! That would not be good!

 Also Makeup remover, for if your makeup runs you can wipe it off!

And here is a behind the scenes picture of the photo shoot!

Thank you all for reading! I can't wait to do my next Photo Blog, (It may or may not be up next friday ;)!   ) I had so much fun doing this photo shoot!

XOXO Madi

3 Things to do when you are sick

As I am laying in bed thinking about what to do while I am sick, I can think about 3 things right off the top of my head. Some of them are just duhh ideas. If you would like to 3 ideas to do when you are sick then keep reading!



Sleep- this is one of the duhh ones, I know it is common sense to sleep when you are sick but some people think that they can just "Work it off" This may be the case with some people. For other people they have to sleep the sickness off.



Drink lots of fluids!- I know for me at least I usually can not eat much when I am sick. So that means that you are going to become dehydrated, so if you drink water, sprite, coke, or any kind of drink that will keep you from becoming dehydrated and more sick!



Read-  Okay, so the secret is out. I don't really like reading, but what else are you supposed to do when you are sick? You can watch T.V. or even better read a book. Now don't get me wrong, I watch more TV than I read when I am sick, but I think that reading a chapter or two in the book that you are reading can help you get your mind off being sick!



If you can think of any other things to do when you are sick, feel free to let me know in the comments below! I would love to know more of what to do when you are sick!
Thank you all for reading! I will be uploading every day until Wednesday, also I was nominated for the "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge" I will be doing it, but I am waiting until I feel better to do it.

XOXO Madi

Sick Sick Sick

I will be taking a three day break from blogging. I do not feel well and want my content to be the best it possibly can!


Thank you all, and sorry!


XOXO Madi

Bucket list: Before I'm 17

1. Go to California- I want to go to California and go shopping in Los Angles. I also want to go to an exclusive place that celebrities go to. I want to go to an awards show also , any awards show will do! Above all of that I want to go to the Ellen DeGeneres show! I think it would be amazing to go to California.
2. Learn to Ski- I think it would be so much fun to learn to ski! I have been skiing once and would love to do it as a sport! You ski in the winter so that is also a plus!
3. Become Successful in Photography- My number one dream is to be successful in photography! It is my passion and always will be! I hope to succeed and get more knowledge before I am 17.
4. Get Over My Fear of Bugs- If you know me, you know just the thought of bugs makes me cringe. I HATE bugs. That is one of my number one fears. I do not like one bug (Except for butterflies of course!)
5. Go To a Katelyn James Workshop- Katelyn James is a photographer for those of you who don't know I LOVE her work! I want to go to a workshop in the next year but, by the time I am 17 will work!
6. Get a Photography Internship- I think if I get an internship it would be beneficial for my learning/ business! 
7. Go To a Chris Tomlin or Hillsong Concert- I love the Christian bands Hillsong and Christ Tomlin and would love to go to one.
8. Buy Dinner for a Stranger- I think it would be fun and nice to buy dinner for a stranger at a restaurant! The best part about this is they would have no idea it was me! 
9. Go To New York City- I want to go to NYC before I turn 17, even if it is just for 2 or 3 days! I want to go shopping for a day or two. I also want to go to Carlos Bakery in New Jersey while we are there
10. Go To D.C. Cupcake- I think it would be awesome to go to DC cupcake! It is something that would be fun to go to DC for the day!

Thank you all for reading! I hope you guys are having a good day! I am shopping today (Imagine that ;) I love shopping, if you cant tell from all the shopping things above) 

XOXO Madi

Family Giveaway

I am giving away 2 photo shoots in honor of fall coming up, which means Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. This means CHRISTMAS CARDS that are coming from every which way, even from the people you haven't heard from in years! It would be nice to send them a family Christmas card, right? So this made me think, I would love to do 2 free photo shoots but to make this fair I figured I would put it in the form of a giveaway! The photo shoot will be in the months of November or December.

To Enter:

1. Like my facebook and post a picture of your family (on your personal page) and use #madileighphotography!

2. I will be choosing the winner August 30th 2014 at 8 PM with a random picker app on the computer.

Thank you all for reading, I hope you all enter and I can't wait to hear from you! 

**Make sure you fill out all parts that have a star next to it for you entry to be valid!

XOXO Madi

Childhood Memories: First Day of Kindergarten

I will never forget my first day of kindergarten! I went to school and carrying my backpack that was 2x bigger that I was, I got my little school bus necklace with my bus number on it. I was so happy to be there. I was also a little scared though, I remember that I was so excited to go home and see my mom and dad. I got on the school bus and everything was good. It was my time of get off of the bus, and i was walking down the steps that were 3x bigger than I was (Yes, I have always been pretty short.) and I FELL! It was so embarrassing, I do not remember if I cried, but I do remember how embarrassing it was!





Thank you guys for reading, I know it was short but I will have one up tomorrow as well. Tomorrows blog post will be another Childhood Memories.


XOXO Madi

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Hi everbody, so if you guys have been reading my blog since I transitioned to this new one I just recently posted a blog about this on my last blog. I am giving 50% of all paid photo shoot proceeds to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the months of August and September. I want to give back to my community and this is the best way to do that! I hope you guys are having a wonderful summer and if you are in need of pictures, contact me and I will get back to you within 24 hours!



XOXO Madi

Celiac Disease 101

     As many of you may know, I have this thing called "Celiac Disease" and it is something that I was born with. Celiac is not contagious,  so just keep that in mind while you are reading this. 

     With  Celiac I can not eat wheat or gluten (Gluten is: Bulgur, Durum flour, Farina, Graham flour, Kamut, Semolina, Spelt, Barley (AKA Malt), Rye, Triticale (a cross between wheat and rye), and of course, Wheat.)

     When I eat gluten It messes up my intestines, and could eventually lead to several different cancers and diseases. There are also temporary things when I eat it, such as Stomach pains, Joint Pains, Head Aches, Vomiting, and many more things. There is this thing known in the allergy world as "Cheating" It is just how it sounds, it is when you "Cheat" on your diet. Which means you don't follow your diet. I know that most people do this while they are on their diets to lose weight, and that is why some people ask me, well why cant you just cheat for today. Sometimes I can but sometimes it will make me sick. I try not to "Cheat" often, maybe every few months.

Celiac Disese is just the same as being allergic to peanuts, it is just wheat!

Thank you guys for reading! Make sure to check out my website at madileighphtography.showitsite.com


XOXO Madi

Canon Rebel T3i review/ Photography background

This blog post is more for my fellow photographers, I will be posting tomorrow as well since this one is for photographers (and honestly for anybody).

Review

The Canon Rebel T3i is a starter camera. I am a canon girl, my mom has a Nikon and I much rather prefer my canon... (for those of you who don't know Canon and Nikon are camera brands) I used my moms Nikon then decided to get the Canon Rebel T3i! I had no idea that I was going to make photography a business! I would just look around at both cameras and see which one is best for you, and the set up that you like the best!

Background

        When the thought of me even getting a camera had just been thought of (Around the beginning of December) I saw that Hope Taylor (http://hopetaylorphotography.com/#/home/) was hosting her very first workshop! I had noticed Hope's work since about may of  2013 and I loved her work! I went to Hope's woekshop that next March and I had a blast, I met some fellow photographers and that was my first time officially using my camera! Hope was the one who helped me establish my business! I am so happy to say that photography is something that I never plan on giving up on, I love to do charity work and volunteer photography. I do giveaways on my Instagram often, and that is my way to give back! 

P.S. I am sorry I have not blogged for the few days I had taken them off totally to spend time with my family. I am fully planning on blogging every Tuesday and Thursday and an occasional Sunday. I have decided that I was not going to blog every single day. It is just to hard to do so, therefore I will be posing those days and occasionally on the other days



XOXO Madi

Role Model

I know this is kinda a weird topic, but I have had the same role model since I was 9 years old. So I felt it would be a good topic to write about.

       My role model is Sandra Bullock, I fell in love with the movie The Blind Side(2009) when I was 9 years old. I seriously have always admired her, have  you guys ever heard of anything bad that she has done? She is never in the media. I don't think that I have ever seen her in the media for something bad. I have seen her in the media when she adopted her child(ren) and when she has a new movie come out. She is also a great actress. 


       Zac Effron is also a role model of mine, he has also stayed out of the media for negative things. I think it is awesome, because there are celebrities out there who were on children's t.v. shows and and in the music world who have just turned upside down. He fortunately has stayed out of trouble. I also used to love High School Musical... 


Thank you guys for reading this. I am working on a Q&A  right now and I will eventually have that up when I get enough questions. If you have any questions or comments you can email me at madileighphotographys@outlook.com or comment  below. 



XOXO Madi

Summer School Journeys

I am currently in summer school. The reason I am in summer school, is because I was home schooled at the beginning of the year. They thought it would be benificial for me to attend summer school. SO I am, it is total torture. 


The students in summer school go against the code of conduct and they are disrespectful to everyone. They are totaly crazy! I can't wait to get out of there!


The rules in Summer school are crazy strict.
Rule 1: You can only miss one day of school, and after that if you are tarty once then you get kicked out
Rule 2: If you get sent to the office then you get a tardy
Rule 3: Three tardys equals one absence
Rule 4: No Phones
Rule 5: No using vending machenes on break
Rule 6: you only get a two ten minute breaks during the day and a 20 minute lunch
Rule 7: If you come in past 9:00 you are counted absent
Rule 8: You are allowed to go to the bathroom once a day. 




Thank you guys for reading, I will be answering questions at the end of each blog, you can comment below or you can email me and I will be including the question and answer in the next blog post. You can email me at madileighphotographys@outlook.com





XOXO Madi