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Welcome to my new (& much improved!) blog!

May 27, 2008 – 9:11 pm

I am in LOVE with my new blog, after much much much time spent tweaking and installing it after purchasing the theme (thanks Jared!) I am finally happy with how it looks. It will show my images in a lovely large format now, such as a sample here:

Two kitties snuggling

I will be adding a subscribe button to my blog in the next few days, so be sure and subscribe to get notified when there are new posts or special offers at Mary Hanson Photography. Please take a moment and change your bookmarks now if you have my old blog bookmarked. 

Thanks!

Mary

 

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Finally! Some photos

March 16, 2008 – 5:17 pm

In random order, a bunch of photos that I’ve been saving up in my huge folder of “photos to be put on the blog”…yes, I’m a horrible procrastinator lately. My apologies… so, on to the photos:




still enjoying the underwater camera! :) (Olympus stylus 770sw) 






doesn’t every urban baby need an iPhone? ;) 


very handsome senior guy…
teen girls: sorry to report he *does* have a girlfriend… 


Our new kitty is now nearly as big as his big sister, both of whom love water… 











Hope you enjoyed a small catchup of some of the photos I’ve been meaning to post. Check back soon, as I have a fabulous CONTEST COMING UP!
Mary

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Pet Diaries…

March 15, 2008 – 8:54 am

I’m hoping to have some time this afternoon to update with recent photos on the blog. However, had to share this funny that I came across on another photographers blog.
Original writer unknown… but seriously talented and funny! :)

Pet’s diary
Excerpts from a Dog’s Daily Diary:
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!

9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!

9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing

12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!

1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!

3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!

5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!

7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!

8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!

11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

Excerpts from a Cat’s Daily Diary:

Day 683 of my captivity:

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the floor.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a “good little hunter” I am. The audacity!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of “allergies.” I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow– but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded!

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe…….
For now…

Loved this… :)
Mary

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Meet our new kitty..

October 8, 2007 – 1:18 pm



This is our new kitty, Kocaman! His name means “monster” in turkish (I found out our cats are Turkish Angoras from Ankara in Turkey, thanks to a friend who recently moved there, hi Debra!) As you can see, he is a very fierce monster, being just a bit bigger than a pack of trident gum. ;)
We call him Koco for short, which works also because it looks like he has a Cocoa mustache as if he just had a cup of cocoa. :) My 9 year old pointed it out first.

Big Sister Bumble Kitty wasn’t too sure at first about her new little brother (yes, they are from the same parents, so they really are siblings!) But, after a few days of hissing and meowing, now she spends most of her time grooming him and teaching him how to wrestle. Its hilarious to watch.


Bumble will be one year old on October 21st, and is a really beautiful cat now. Full grown (but small, at about 8 pounds,) her odd colored eyes have gotten even more noticeable. Click on the picture to see more closely above. :)
Kocaman is still really tiny, just over 1 pound, and he is not deaf (Bumble is deaf) so he is really good at sneaking up and attacking his big sister, its pretty funny.

And, to those who wondered, I’m still having zero problems with allergies to either of our two cats, which is a miracle to me! If you have a cat allergy, you might want to look into white cats with pink skin! :)
~Mary

 

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Update on me…

January 28, 2007 – 4:55 pm

Things have been very busy around here in a different way lately. January is always a bit slower, which I welcome, as it has given me time to reorganize my office and to take some great new computer classes which will help with editing and creating card designs. Other exciting things are in the works too! I’m starting a new business with a great graphic designer I’ve worked with in the past, Tod Foley. We will be: Progressive Photography & Design, and will work with progressive campaigns, candidates and non-profits. I’ll post a link to our new company’s website as soon as it is ready. I’ll still continue to do plenty of portrait work for children and families in the area, but this will be a nice separation of my portrait and political work.
Also, I can’t post many details yet, but I’ve been hired to teach a course this spring locally on “Taking Better Photos of your Child” for parents and others who would like to learn some basic tips to dramatically improve your photos. Email me with the subject of “photography class” at mary@maryhansonphotography.com if you want me to send info as it becomes available. There will be limited spots available in the course, which will be two evenings long. I’m really excited to teach what I love so much!
And, lastly, since I’ve had a few emails wondering how Bumble Kitty is doing, a photo of her shortly after we got her and then one from today. She is growing wonderfully, biting a bit too much, and her eye color difference of one green/one blue has become even more striking.



Have a great day!
Mary

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My new muse

December 9, 2006 – 2:31 pm

Since my three children go through various stages of contempt towards being my photographic models, I’m quite happy to have a new muse to photograph. Yes, we have had our new kitty for a week now and she is quite the willing subject. :)
She now has an official name, Bumble Kitty, after The Bumble (the white fuzzy snow monster from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.) We also discovered soon after getting her that she is deaf. Apparently its very common for white blue eyed cats, and she has no idea what she is missing, but its odd to see a cat who not only is not afraid of the vacuum cleaner, but actually loves it and thinks chasing it and the cord is great fun. She sleeps more soundly than any cat in a house with three kids has the right too, and she is never startled by loud noises. So far, having a deaf kitty seems to have only pluses. ;)
Here are a few shots of her from today:

 

Sleeping Bumble Kitty


Awake Bumble Kitty
(remember, you can click to view images larger) 


And finally, Laughing Bumble Kitty
(after my great joke about the dog who was as smart as a cat…)

 

 

Hope you are all enjoying the beautiful un-seasonably warm day we are having today.
thanks
Mary

 

 

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Happy December!

December 3, 2006 – 10:11 am

Well, it seems our long and warm-ish fall has finally come to a close. We are now getting the December weather that I expect this time of year! For my kids sake, I’m also hoping for snow to go along with the cold, as they are so excited about sledding. :) My kids are also very excited about our newest arrival, our new kitty, as yet un-named, but certainly not lacking in hands to hold her, cuddles or love:


She is a little white six week old ball of fluff. Bright blue eyes, and the most adorable little pink nose. Name suggestions (other than snowball or the like, lol) are welcome!

Its been a busy last few weeks, finishing orders, sorting and packing them up, and delivering them. Only about 6 more orders to finish up this week, so if you are still waiting, your photos are on the way! Next to taking the photographs, delivering them is one of my favorite things. I love the wonderful reactions I get to see, from big smiles to shouts of joy, to tears over how much everyone loves their finished prints. I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: I have the best job in the world.
In this busy season of shopping, cleaning, cooking, baking and preparation for families and upcoming holidays, I invite everyone to take a few minutes and view the holiday slideshow I’ve created of some of my favorite images from 2006. It does take a few minutes to download, so click this link to go to the page to download it: here Then go grab a cup of your favorite holiday beverage and once its downloaded, turn on your speakers, and enjoy seeing some of the faces of Mary Hanson Photography from this past year. Maybe you’ll see your child, or the child of your friend or neighbor or co-worker!
Its been such a wonderful year, so many amazing children and families I’ve met and photographed. Thanks to all of you!
Mary

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