Things have just been a little hectic recently. I will be back with images very soon! For now, let’s turn Facebook green.
We need your help to get Facebook.com running on 100 percent renewable energy. If you are on Facebook please join this facebook group and invite your friends.
Why Facebook? Why now? Because the company just announced plans to run its massive new data centre in Oregon (US) on dirty energy. Facebook is now the second most-visited website in the U.S., and one of the top websites in the world. It’s time that the company cleaned up their act and put their weight behind the struggle to stop climate change. Like the late, great historian Howard Zinn said — you can’t be neutral on a moving train.
How the internet is powered is an issue not just for Facebook but for the entire IT industry. The industry holds many of the keys to reaching our climate goals by innovating internet based solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency. Technologies that enable smart grids, zero emissions buildings, and more efficient transport systems are central to efforts to combat climate change. IT companies should quit coal, go renewable.
We can use our facebook networks to spread the word and encourage the company to join the cause now, at this critical time in its development.
Now I know that I just finished a competition for you all but I’ve decided to be generous this year and now I’m offering a different type of special! For just $200, you can receive a one hour on-location shoot in Brisbane (some travel up and down the coast also) and 10 digital files! This is the chance for you to get something that your partner and you both will really cherish!
Last week I had the opportunity to photograph my first session for 2010! I met wonderful Nicole and Adam at the Roma St. Parklands, where I need to shoot alot more often! This place was really great and there was alot to work with. Thank you guys for a great session, it was such a pleasure to spend an afternoon with you.
It’s only a few weeks until Australia Day and this year I want to make it a great one. I know that you all love spending the day chilling around the BBQ with your family but I want to know what you love about this amazing country?
We are giving away 10 on location sessions and all you have to do is email us before Australia Day with your details and what you love about Australia! In particular we want to know your favourite place in Australia and if possible a photo of this place. This is a great opportunity to get those overdue family photos done so don’t miss it! Email holly@hjimagery.com with the subject line ‘We <3 Australia’ for your chance to win! Winner will be announced on Australia Day! Rules
- this is only for new clients (current clients please tell your friends!)
- sessions are for weekdays and to be held between February 1st and April 30th 2010
- session must be held within 25km of Brisbane CBD
- by booking you commit to a $200 minimum spend on products/prints/digital files
-you agree to sign a model release form allowing us to share images from your session on the blog
- session is for immediate family only (max 6 people)
I’ve been working on getting my pricing up on here for quite some time now and after lots of delays I have finally done it! One thing striked off the to do list. To view, just hover over the new link in the header bar ‘information’ and choose pricing.
To start off the new year I also have an amazing digital only portrait package available now! This is such a great deal, take this opportunity to book your portrait session for the year!
I firmly believe that we should all be eating seasonally. All fruits and vegetables have a particular time of year when they are at their peak. Eating according to the seasons is an important part of a healthy and sustainable diet: it has a host of benefits for your health, your hip pocket, the environment, and local business. It’s also fun, delicious, and very, very easy!
I found this excellent chart that shows you when each fruit and vegetable is in season. Using this when you purchase your produce is definitely a great idea. Click here for document.
And just to get you started… some produce to enjoy right now
I’ve been reading up about Freeganism and the Dumpster Diving movement recently as I’m keen to give it a go. Unfortunately most of the sites that I have found are American or English and things are a little bit different over there. This morning I found this great post that comes from Not Quite Nigella in Sydney.
January 3, 2010 - 11:18 amLorraine @ Not Quite Nigella - Thankyou so much for the shoutout and for the kind words! Yes freeganism is big in the US and UK but it doesn't seem to have really taken off in an organised fashion here. My adventure that night was a real eye opener though! I really enjoyed it :)
2010 is officially here and so far it has been delightful. We have been graced with some lovely weather to start it all off.
Lots to do this year, we’ll be unleashing some exciting new changes soon! Stay tuned for those.
I’m in the process of working up a list of things to do in 2010 and resolutions for the year and the one thing I am really recommending for everyone to do, is to plant a garden – vegetables or even some herbs. Gardening can be fun and it can save you alot of money as well. This has been my first year gardening and it has been amazing. We have harvested peas, beans, carrots (two! haha), lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and silverbeet! It is really fulfilling and alot of fun, give it a go, even if you just start with something small.
Having your own vegetable garden has become a priority for many people worldwide recently, including the Queen and the White House who have reinstated their gardens.
Watch this video from the White House about getting their garden up and running.
Thank you all for an amazing 2009, it’s been so good to meet lots of new faces and amazing families.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, however you are spending it.
Take a moment. Look around at your friends and family and realise how lucky you are. Look outside and appreciate the world we share. Smile. Laugh. Enjoy yourself and the amazing atmosphere that is Christmas time.
Spare a thought about people around the world, in other places. Watch this video, listen to the lyrics and appreciate how much you have.
Don’t forget to be green – save or recycle present wrapping materials.
Let me leave you with a few words from one of my favourite singer/songwriters…
“A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let’s hope it’s a good one
Without any fear”
by hjimagery
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