100k in 30days - challenge info here!!

Posted by Liana at 5:15 PM

So I'm finally geared up for the challenge...got my iPod Nano in signature liana BLUE color, aerodynamic comfy-as-slippers Nike+ shoes, and the sensor thingy. I've even had my diet of champions today - Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Wings (muahahhahaaa!)

I'm still figuring out how to work this thing... and it's raining out so I had to run in circles around the house to activate it... so DONT make fun of my lame-o .08mile run! ;P

Okay... read below to get the terms & send me your Nike+ email so we can invite you to join :) Remember, it doesn't start until Monday!!

100 k in 30 days

Posted by Liana at 3:56 PM

I'm a HUGE advocate of creating BHAGs - Big Hairy Audacious Goals. Goals that are beyond your comfort zone, not easy to run your hands through, unrestrained, and BOLD.

In early 2005 I realized that the transition from Film to Digital was having it's effects on my waistline... instead of running around in the darkroom and to and from the lab, I was spending most of my time in front of a computer. Having grown up dancing, I hated the idea of joining a gym or doing anything that resembled a workout. Some friends of mine were planning to start running. Hmmmm.... so I figured that would be a great way to stay in shape.

I made a goal... a BHAG. Not only would I start running, but I'd do something VERY bold for me... I'd never run more than a few miles in a row before and didn't like it much at all. So I signed up for the largest 10k in the world... the Peachtree Road Race...to be held on one of the hottest days... the 4th of July. My goal was to finish in a certain amount of time, uninjured, after having trained from March through the July. I had a small group of friends training as well. Needless to say, I probably wouldn't be writing about this experience if I hadn't met my goal. Sure I felt like jelly for a few days after, but it was one of the best experiences and great training.

The Road Race & Me before the 2005 Race



Two years later, I'm back where I started ... the travel and work having taken it's toll on my body... it's time for a new Running BHAG!!!

Starting October 1, 2007 we'll be starting a new challenge: 100 k in 30 days!

Technology has come a long way in the past few years, so we'll be using the Nike + iPod system to track the challenge. You'll need the Nike + iPod sensor that has a hook-up that works with any iPod Nano and the other part of the sensor goes in any Nike+ shoes.


Everything syncs up and can be tracked online. We'll have an official challenge link here soon - if you're up for the challenge leave a note below and we'll keep you posted ;)

Also... and ideas on terms and prizes?? We have a full week to figure it all out. Mike says all losers (aka anyone who doesn't complete the 100k in 30 days) has to dress up like something ridiculous for Halloween and take a pic of them wearing it out in public. LOL. Thoughts??

The Faces of BBC September

Posted by Liana at 2:31 PM

This week we had another Photo Biz Boot Camp here in Atlanta and it made me realize I've been a terrible blog-slacker and not posted any of the Pics we've been taking during the BBCs.

With a break in weddings until next weekend, I should have a chance this week to back-post a LOT of fun stuff :)

Also check back soon for v2 of the blog-makeover!

From this past week's BBC:

Donna came all the way from Bahrain


Amber from Arizona


Elizabeth from Georgia


Ian from Florida


Thank you all for an amazing week!!

My friends say

Posted by Liana at 6:57 PM

I live my life on my blog. LOL

For some reason none of them want to be featured...

We're having BBQ before heading to the Brad Paisley concert tonight :)

Brand Camp field trip

Posted by Liana at 3:20 PM

We are on day two of the Photo Biz Boot Camp and went for an
inspiration field trip ... Here is Amber from Arizona and Dana all the
way from Bahrain scouting their new brand colors, textures, and
patterns.

Cover Models

Posted by Liana at 9:33 AM

January 2006.

That's the last time I did a photo shoot like this. Fashion. Stylists. ALL DAY LONG. Models. More Styling. Borrowed wardrobe from high-end designers. Lots of planning and phone calls to get the right parties involved.

We're in the middle of a Photo Biz Boot Camp so I hardly have time to breath this week but here's a sneak peak of what's to come from our shoot on Monday...

Melanie in Lazaro




Svitlana and her daughter Michella

Katrina & Andrew's Wedding

Posted by Liana at 7:05 PM

Last weekend, Katrina and Andrew tied the knot here in Atlanta. It was such an awesome affair with different details and traditions woven into their day. Check out the slideshow here: ***CLICK HERE***

They had their reception at the Fernbank Museum here in Atlanta and it was SOOO awesome because everything was right there under the dinosaurs!

Here are a few of my favorites to start with...

Sunrise and Sunset in Six hours

Posted by Liana at 8:07 AM

A few of us walked down from the sushi place on Manhattan beach to
catch the sunset (below). A red-eye flight later I was watching the
sun rise on the East Coast just hours later... Cool!

Time for bed now!!

Vote for ME - polls close friday!

Posted by Liana at 8:35 PM

Awesome - we've been nominated for the Best Wedding Photographer in ATL and it's been soooo crazy I forgot to tell anyone to go VOTE FOR ME!!! (sounds so cheesy!)

Anyways... the polls close tomorrow so tell everyone you know - you can only vote once ;) All you do is go to ***THIS SITE*** and click to vote for liana PHOTOGRAPHY and enter your email.




Muchas Gracias Mis Amigos :)

New Best Friends

Posted by Liana at 6:34 PM

We're geeking out in the hotel today and Sara and Shyla just met and
are already best friends and planning to move to Nashville to be
rockstar Photographers.

I love los angeles

Posted by Liana at 7:26 PM

In September... Sooo beautiful here!

Missed My Flight

Posted by Liana at 11:29 AM

Not really...

I'm on my way to LA this week to speak at and sponsor the Pictage
Partner Conference and its the first time since Feb that I've checked
luggage so I forgot about the cut off time and they wouldn't let me
take my flight so having some lunch now waiting for the next flight
that I bought a spot on.

Crunch Time

Posted by Liana at 11:52 PM

I still can't say why but I'm leaving to go out of town after this weekend if that's any clue....

Ahhh... I SOOOO want to continue my "love" series and post up lots of cool pics including a e-session at a Braves game ... but the posts will Just Have To Wait for another day...

Labor Day Diet of Champions

Posted by Liana at 11:51 AM

Wow this weekend went by fast! I didn't have my phone or camera with
me the whole time so I'm going to have to get pics from other people
because all I have is this pic of our lunch ... Mmmm milkshakes!