Last night I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Emilia.  When she stepped out of the car,  I could tell we were going to have fun!   What a unique style & personality!! Coming from me, who HATES to be like everybody else, I could tell she and I were going to get along just fine.  Oh yeah, did I mention….she’s GORGEOUS!! We had a blast shooting!!!  It was so great to meet you Emma!!  Be  sure to make your Sr. year the best one yet!!! Keep being uniquely you!!!  You are awesome, girl!!  :)

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Jarett: Another beautiful session. You are the best ;)

Michele: Gorgeous Julie. Love the light in them.

Julie MayRee: Thanks girl!!! I was rocking the off camera flash in 99% of them! :)

Becky: Very Classy

mell: STUNNING work my friend....the light is perfect! Loving the locations!!

Mendi: Beautiful as usual, Julie! I am so inspired by you and your amazing work!

Julie MayRee: Thank you so much, sweetie!!!! :) ♥

I was extremely excited when Becca contacted me to do her senior photos!!!  We went over all of the details of her dress, her ideas, my ideas.  I was sooooo excited to get photos of her with her horse, Pearl.  I had so many great ideas with her in her gorgeous gown which included Pearl.  But, as you can see…..Pearl was NOT afraid to show me what she REALLY thought of me!!   ;)   We had such a fun time, even IF Pearl didn’t like me much :)   Thanks, Becca!!!  Here’s wishing you an amazing senior year!!!

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Much ♥~  Julie MayRee ~

erin: gorgeous! I cannot pick a fave.

Timi: As always, Julie, they are fabulous shots. She's a beautiful girl and you really brought her out.

Leslie: love them as usual with all you do!

Jen C: LOVE the gown pics.

Sara: Becca is so gorgeous! These turned out amazing

ruth: these are so awesome! adore them ALL, but gotta LOVE the one with Pearl......too cute!

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As a photographer I feel very strongly about giving back of the talents I have been given. Two years ago I chose two charities that really pulled at my heart strings.  One being Operation: Love Reunited and the other being Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. Please, when you have time to really sit down and check these charities out, do so.  You will be touched! I had no “personal story” to link me to either of these charities, but I do have a heart that goes out to families in both of these situations.

I am a very passionate person and when I hear of a family like this one, sending their Daddy, their Friend, their Husband off to war, my heart just aches.  I can’t even begin to imagine all of the thoughts and emotions they experience.  THIS is why I chose OpLove as one of the main charities I donate my time & talents to. We donate a free session for deploying, depolyed and returning military families.  In pre-deployment situations like this one, once the soldier arrives at his/her base, the solider or his/her  family contacts me with the mailing address and I send a 4×6 album overseas to the soldier, free of charge.  This is a way to try to to make them feel closer to home…. a little boost…a way to have a piece of home there with them.   I hope in some way, having these photos will help the families feel closer to their soldier & the soldier closer to their families.  It’s my way of saying, “THANK YOU for your service to Our Country!”

My words often fail me (as you can see) but I pray that my art & my heart never do!

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for your service!!!

Much ♥ and respect ~ Julie MayRee

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Please Vote NOW!

We are so excited to announce that Julie MayRee Photography has been nominated to be Milwaukee’s Best Photographer!!!!
We are currently doing well in the votes!! So far we are in the top 2 out of 100+ photographers.  We would appreciate your vote!! Every vote counts!!!
Please check out the link below, share with all your friends and family and cast your vote for Julie MayRee Photography.
Please feel free to leave a recommendation, as well!!!

http://ctvr.us/juliemayree

Thank you so much for making this dream become my reality!!!

Much love~

Julie MayRee

I’ve fallen a little behind on blogging, please forgive me.  Things have been so hectic around here!!!

I could not help but blog these little fellas :)   Aren’t they the cutest!?!  We had quite the time.  Poor little man wasn’t feeling the best & we didn’t realize until after that the little trooper had a double ear infection. (his 1st)  Poor little man!  His big brother and I had a fun time, though.  We hunted for “Tiger” the purple bear who was digging holes in the woods. :)   I love my job & getting to enjoy the imagination of little ones.  Thanks Anna for the opportunity to meet you and your little men!!!

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Much love~

Julie MayRee

I was so excited to finally get to meet this little gal.  I have been awaiting her arrival for a couple of months now.  We didn’t know if she was going to be a girl until the day she was born…but I was soooo happy that she was!!! I got to go ALL OUT and colorful with her!!!  I was over the moon when her mama told me she wanted colorful photos!   If you know me & my personal style…you KNOW I am IN LOVE with color! :)   I enjoyed getting to know her & her mama. Daddy will be deploying in 2 weeks to head over to Iraq.  We only got about 5 minutes with him before he had to head back to work.  Thank you, Sir, for your service to Our Country and thank you to your little family & loving wife who is here at home supporting you.

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Carrie: Absolutly amazing pictures of a beautiful girl! I know how proud her mom is! The picture of Brenna & Heath is perfect!

Melissa: Love, love, love these pictures! Can't wait to see the rest!!

Brenda: These pictures are precious! The one of Brenna in the bowl is bursting with color, something not always seen with the little ones, very unique!

Lori: SO beautiful! The one of Brenna and Heath brought a tear to my eye. What a precious and lucky little girl!

Kacie: There's my cute little banana! : ) I'm anxiously awaiting the ones with cousin Winston!

Holly: Oh my gosh, these are so wonderful! What a precious little baby she is. And apparently an expert sleeper. Totally jealous.

Amber: These pictures are amazing. She looks just like a doll.

Crystal: They are ALL so beautiful, I think my favorite is the green hat! Great job capturing Brenna at this very young age.

joanieriead: Such beautiful pictures. Great job Jules.

amanda leatherberry: These are absolutely precious!!!!

Grandma: I may be bias but I have never seen such unique and beautiful baby pictures. I can't even pick a favorite.

Michol: Adorable pics! I love the one with Brenna in the bowl!!

Yes! That’s RIGHT!!!  It’s time for yet another giveaway!!!!  Aren’t  you super duper excited?

The first prize in the awesome giveaway is from Southeastern Wisconsin’s up and coming photographer who also happens to be a wee bit crafty, as well! :)    Julie MayRee Photography & Cute Stuff By JO (can also search vendors on etsy for cutestuffbyjo)

You will receive a $50 gift credit toward your Julie MayRee Photography creative session OR $50 gift credit toward my handmade goodies! :)

Check it out on facebook!!!

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The second prize in this awesome giveaway is a $25 gift credit to edkstudio !!!

She specialize in high quality logo, print and web design for the WAHM and small business owner. She has been designing logos and websites for the past 3 years. She does custom work as well as premade logos.  Check her little shop out!!!

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The third prize in this awesome giveaway is a Peaches and Cream Fairy Tutu Skirt w/ matching Floral Head Band (you pick your size 0-5T) from My Fairy Boutique!

From fairy tutu skirts, to hair accessories, to pixie wings & wands, everything is quality, hand-made art, created with only the best materials. Your princess is sure to find herself in an imaginary world of “happily ever after”. Don’t forget to check them out on facebook as well!!

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Fourth prize in this totally awesome giveaway is 2 headbands of your choice from Pinkalicious Boutique !

Pinkalicious Boutique is a mother and daughter team that loves to create things for little ones.  We started creating handmade goodies for my child and other family members.  Once we realized how much fun we had making homemade creations we decided to open up a shop.  Our shop is BRAND NEW!!!  Currently we only have headbands and All fringe photo props in the shop , but within the next week we will be adding tutus, applique shirts, feather headbands, and legwarmers.

Check out their facebook fan page, as well!

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annnnnnd the FIFTH prize in this ROCKIN’ giveaway is any 2 items from lasca’s new etsy shop!!

She is very new to Etsy & selling her crafts. She has always been crafty and made her own accessories. She decided about a month ago to start selling them because every time she goes out people stop her and ask where she got it!! She is still in the process of setting up shop but you will be able to pick any 2 items from her shop once she gets more items listed.

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and just one more prize…. :)

Last but not least a $25 gift credit  to Itty Bitty Bettys!!!

Not just for little girls anymore. Big girls can wear tutus too. Don’t forget to check out their new line of hair clips and handmade flowers.

If you are here looking for premade tutus you won’t find them in this shop. They like to custom make each tutu to your request.

Check them out on facebook as well!!

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I recently saw this done on another giveaway and thought it was a great idea!!!

Ways to win:

1. “Suggest”* Julie MayRee Photography & Cutes Stuff By JO to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

2.  “Suggest”  EDK Studio’s  new fan page to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

3. “Suggest” My Fairy Boutique to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

4. “Suggest” Pinkalicious to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

5. Check out lasca on etsy and *heart* your favorite thing she offers.  Come back and let us know what you *hearted*

6. “Suggest” Itty Bitty Bettys to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page.Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

7.  Blog about this huge giveaway!!! Come back and leave a link below (you may even get some new followers!) Limit one blog post a day during the giveaway.

8.  LINK the giveaway on your facebook WALL! Come back and let us know you posted our fan page. Limited to one post a day.

9.  Go Shopping!!! Make a purchase from any of the vendors and one comment for each item you purchase.

Now start racking up those chances to win!!!!!!

One GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced to win ALL of these prizes!!!

Plus runner up winner will be drawn for a $25 gift credit to Julie MayRee Photography OR Cute Stuff By JO!!

Contest runs from now until 6 pm CST 6/7/10.

Winners chosen via random number generator.

*If you don’t know how to “suggest”  go to the top left of the fan page under the profile picture and click “suggest to friends”

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand….the winners are………RUNNER UP…….

Comment #43 Leslie!!!!  photoswithpassion@gmail.com!!!  You win a $25 gift credit to Cute Stuff By JO or Southeastern Wisconsin Photographer, Julie MayRee Photography!!!!

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DRUMROLL PLEASE………………….

THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS COMMENT #27  Tracy Callahan of Memories By TLC
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Leslie: okay Julie!!! I have loved you and your stuff for a while now! But just so you know I love love love it!

Jocelyn Smith: I checked out EDK Studio's shop on Etsy and I love it! I hearted the Premade Logo Photography Boutique Vintage Ornamental Logo Design PLUS Business card

Jocelyn Smith: I checked out lasca on Etsy. AWESOME. I hearted the green flower headband.

Joanne Wilde: I posted the link on my facebook wall and i think all the items in the givaway are fab!!

Mandie: I "liked" you on Facebook and sent suggestions to my friends :) GREAT photos BTW!

Deborah Kocan: I am a fan of yours on FB and have been for some time =) I suggested you to my friends!

Deborah Kocan: I checked out EDK Studio on Etsy and I hearted the Cutie Pie Premade Logo... It's So Cute!

Deborah Kocan: I looked at Lasca's Etsy shop and I hearted the green flower headband... It's so pretty for an adult! I'd rock that look!

Mandie: I "hearted" the Owl Design on EDK Studio's store <3

Deborah Kocan: I have been a FB Fan of My Fairy Boutique for some time now.... Adorable stuff! I suggested it to friends =)

Deborah Kocan: I have been a FB Fan of Pinkalicious and I also suggested the page to friends of mine =)

Mandie: I "liked" the My Fairy Boutique on Facebook and suggested it to my friends!

Mandie: I already "liked" Pinkalicious Boutique on Facebook, I found you through them!

Deborah Kocan: I'm a brand new fan of Itty Bitty Bettys and have Liked their page! I also suggested the page to others =)

Mandie: I "hearted" the green flower headband by Iasca

Deborah Kocan: Contest is linked to my FB wall for today... www.facebook.com/deborahkocan

Mandie: Oh my, I wish I could "HEART" Itty Bitty Betty's on Facebook rather that just "like"! Those tutu's are soooooooooo stinking cute!!! Sent suggestions to my friends too!

Mandie: I just blogged about this giveaway here: http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/2010/06/another-giveaway-to-share.html And I hope everyone will take a few minutes to check out my blog and sign up as a "follower", when I reach 100 followers I will be hosting a giveaway too!

Mandie: It's also on my Facebook wall! Thanks for the great giveaway!!!

rose: I Suggested Julie MayRee Photography & Cutes Stuff By JO to friends!

rose: I Suggested EDK Studio’s to all friends!

rose: I Suggested My Fairy Boutique to all friends!

rose: I Suggested Pinkalicious to all friends!

rose: I hearted darling flower headband at lasca on etsy.

rose: I suggested Itty Bitty Bettys to all friends.

rose: LINK the giveaway on my facebook WALL!

Tracy Callahan: I am a big fan of both your photography and your handmade goodies. I suggested your site to all my facebook friends and fellow photogs!! I also can't wait to get my adorable hat!! Tracy

trina gueck: suggested Julie MayRee Photography & Cutes Stuff By JO on FB!

trina gueck: shared EDK Studio on FB

trina gueck: shared My Fairy Boutique on FB

trina gueck: shared Pinkalicious on FB

trina gueck: I heart'd the darling flower headband

trina gueck: shared Itty Bitty Bettys on FB!

trina gueck: posted about the giveaway on FB!

Christine Smyth: Hi Julie, I've fanned you on FB, and really think your photography is awesome. I think all the giveaways are pretty awesome, I also fanned the ones that had pages that is;) and just shared your giveaway on my FB page as well. EDK Studio, liked your premade Business items* Pinkalious Boutique - I've admire their items and really love all the flower headbands! Been following them for a few wks now. ittybittybetty - like your midnight garden headband - My Fairy Boutique - Love love the headbands, can't get enough of the big flower headbands! Cute stuff by Jo - Really like the rainbow brooch you have displayed.. of course also love the photo's that you take! Thanks for the opportunity to win these great prizes. Good Luck Ya'll! Christine

Christine Neutgens: I have suggested Julie MayRee Photography to all my FB Photog friends :)

Christine Neutgens: I have suggested EDK Studio to all my FB Photog friends :)

Christine Neutgens: I have suggested My Fairy Bowtique to all my FB friends :)

Christine Neutgens: I have suggested Pinkalicious to all my FB Photog friends :)

Christine Neutgens: I have checked out Iaska on Etsy and I heart her Darling flower headband :)

Christine Neutgens: I have suggested Itty Bitty Betty's to my FB Photog friends :)

Christine Neutgens: I have posted on FB about this contest - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-Modern-Living/41135160058#!/christine.neutgens

Leslie: OOOOh I will have to use EDK they have such colorful products!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leslie: My Fairy boutique has gorgeous tutus and i love hte wings!

Leslie: Isn't Pinkalicious great!!???!!! They are inmy giveaway too this week!!!

heather: I hearted the green flower headband

heather: I like Julies fan page and cute stuff by jo and referred her to all my photog friends!

heather: I became a fan of everyone above and referred their pages to all my photographer friends.

Ayne Wieler: Love Lasca's flowers! Such pretty colors!

melinda: Off to like all of the vendors and suggest to friends. What a great giveaway.

Jennie: I hearted the darling flower headband. :)

Jennie: I linked to the giveaway on my Facebook wall.

jess laneave: I linked the giveaway on my fb to your blog for all my moms, especially ones with little girls!! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000450205892#!/profile.php?id=100000450205892&v=wall

jess laneave: Liked Itty Bitty Bettys and suggested to all my friends!

jess laneave: Love! the lasca green flower headband!

jess laneave: Suggested your Julie MayRee Photography & Cutes Stuff By JO to everyone because ive been a fan for a long time of cute stuff by jo and just put two and two together with your photography page!

jess laneave: Suggested Pinkalicious to everyone

jess laneave: Suggested My Fairy Boutique to everyone

Sweet Child of Mine Photography: I suggested Julie MayRee on my website!

Sweet Child of Mine Photography: I have suggested EDK studio on my website!

Lisa Johnson Photography: I posted a link on my Lisa Nelson Johnson Page...Wish I could get it to post on my Lisa Johnson Photography page! Love all the goodies! :)

Jennifer Echavarria: LOVE your photography and the items you make! Everytime I see your posts I suggest you to everyone on my friends list! Keep it up girlie!

mell: Became a fan of My fairy boutique and suggested to my people :)

mell: Became a fan of Pinkalicious Boutique ans also suggested to my people ...such cute stuff :)

mell: Became a fan of Itty Bitty Betty and also suggested to my people ...LOVE LOVE the stuff !

mell: Became a fan of EDK and also suggested to my people ...Neat stuff :)

jennifer donnelly: goodness, those are alll sooooooo cute. Love, love, all of it! Awesome giveaways.

Jeannine m: suggested Julie MayRee Photography & Cutes Stuff By JO on Fb (Jd D-S)

Jeannine m: Beacame a fan and suggested EDK Studio’s facebook page

Jeannine m: liked and Suggested My Fairy Boutique on FB

Jeannine m: Liked and Suggested Pinkalicious on Fb

Jeannine m: Liked and Suggested Itty Bitty Bettys on Fb

Jeannine m: Checked out Lasca and hearted green flower headband

Jeannine m: Linked this giveaway on FB http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100001057470830&v=wall&story_fbid=123352291038340

Jeannine m: Blogged http://mellanhead.blogspot.com/2010/06/great-prizes.html

Leslie: I hearted lascas green flower headband!!! So neat!

Leslie: Itty Bitty Betty is adorable! And then name is precious!!!

Leslie: And of course I spread the word about you and invited people to your page!!!!!!!!!!!

Julia: I just posted the contest to my facebook wall! Love all the vendors here!!

Julia: I checked out lasca on etsy and hearted the green flower headband!

Jessica: Suggested your facebook pages to all my friends!

Jessica: Suggested EDK Studio!!!

Jessica: Suggested My Fairy Boutique!

Jessica: Suggested Pinkalicious!!!

Jessica: I hearted lasca's green headband, sooooooooooo gorgeous!!!

Jessica: Suggested Itty Bitty Bettys!

Jessica: Blogger is down for some reason so I blogged on my MySpace photography page: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=526760731&blogId=535474562

Jessica: FBed about the giveaway! http://www.facebook.com/rockinmama06

Julia: Became a fan of Itty Bitty Betty and suggested to my friends. Her tutus are so cute! And the photographs on her site are lovely!!

Karen Prescher: I liked Julie Mayree and suggested her to my friends.

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Will is a 2011 Senior at Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin and my first senior to photograph in the Class of 2011!  What a way to start!!! :)   It was great meeting you, Will!!  Best of luck with your senior year!  Make sure to have plenty of fun!

~~Julie~~

When I received the call from this little guy’s mama last week, I must admit I was a bit nervous.  She had seen my photos on facebook & wanted “newborn” pictures of her baby.  At the time, I thought she said he was 4 weeks old.  Normally newborn photos are done within the first 10 days of the baby’s life because the babies tend to sleep longer and are a bit more “curly.”  So I hurried and squeezed the little guy in. :D   When I arrived at their home I said to mom, “so….he’s 4 weeks old?”  She said, “no, he’s 6 weeks now.” *insert me REALLY starting to bite my nails here*  This little six week old man was easier on me than some 6-14 day old babies.  The only problem we had is he is REALLY attached to his binky. :)   Needles to say, he was so adorable I couldn’t resist coming back and editing a few of his pictures right away. He is simply precious!!!

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Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home & letting me be a part of little Mason’s first few weeks here on earth.

~~~Julie MayRee~~~

Nancy: Oh my goodness Julie!! These are beautiful!! How did you get lil' man's eyes soo blue!! I can't thank you enough!!

Julie Mayree: Nancy...it was the lighting. Perfect the way the light was coming in the window. He is a doll!!! I'm having so much fun looking through his photos! :) You are very very welcome!

Kenneth Phillips: Mason is such a handsome baby. Cutest one I ever saw, next to his dad when he was born!

Stacy Anderson: Baby Mason is absolutely adorable!!! Julie MayRee did such an amazing job! She also did my nephews Mr. Max this winter.....I always smile when I see his pictures.

Sue: Mason is such a cutie pie!!! his pics look like they such b in anne geddes books Great j0b!!!!!

Jarett: Wonderful job as always :)

Mandie: Oh my, what a cute baby! These are GREAT photos! I love the Pepsi Box one :)

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Book your May, June or July session between now & Mother’s Day and receive a $50* print credit!!!!

Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Much Love~Julie MayRee

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