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I started this blog one year ago today as a way to market my business. I thought it's audience would consist of my mom, sister and the occasional client who wanted to check out recent work. It was totally shocking when I started to get emails from all over the world. It's led me to so many amazing people who inspire me every day. Plus it's enabled me to re-connect with old friends that I'd lost touch with. That means so much to me and I'm really grateful. So THANK YOU! To each and every person who checks in around here. That's so nice of you and I really appreciate it.

Now, since it's my blog's birthday, I think I get a wish. And that would be that you would leave a comment today especially if you've never said hello before. I know you're out there because I just got my fourth notice from squarespace about having to increase bandwith. So I'm declaring this the moment for you to de-lurk yourself (pretty please with sugar on top?). I'd love to get a sense of who is behind all these numbers. And don't forget to tell me where you're from and leave your website (if you have one) so I can stalk you back for a while. Thanks again for a great year!

Comments

[hannah k]

hey maile! I will say that I just found your site and I love it. I am a stay at home mom and nurse on the side. I have been trying to become a better photog for some time now and this helps me to get new ideas. you keep me laughing and i love that. and i will say this...I am an eighty's girl at heart so i loved the party you posted :0) anyway...heres to a prosperous year to come!! hannah from new mexico

[Wynona]

I just came across your blog through whitebox. Love your work! So fresh and fun.

[grungedandy]

“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you happy birthday dear blloogg happy birthday to you”

I’ve only been lurking a few months, just behind those lovely curtains I didn’t know what to say so I was just watching from the side lines, I didn’t even know you could see me! LOL

Hi ya,

Love your site, especially the photos, think I must have stumbled on it from another site I lurk but can’t remember which, my feeder has at least 100 book marked as my lurking skills have improved.

I’ve only had a web site & blog of my very own for 6 months now! I have at least 4 regular readers who actually comment & those are 4 friends now but were complete strangers, so it’s all been worth it.

I’m based In London, England in the UK probably not the furthest but a little bit away from you, anyhow I’m in awe & inspired by you (shh don’t tell anyone, I don’t want to sound all groupie) Thank you for sharing

*G*

www.grungedandy.co.uk

[Angelia A]

Maile,

Congrats on your blog birthday....I enjoy your beautiful pictures and your sense of wonderful style, I'm so glad we've used you...I melt ever time I see Brandt and Barrett's pictures...Here's to your ungodly talent. Angelia B.

[Donna]

I'm Donna from Wisconsin. I'm a stay-at-home mom, but I want to be a photographer when I grow up. Happy Blog Birthday!

[Sara]

hi there! well your birthday happens to be my very first day on your blog and i can guarantee it won't be my last! i love it! and your photography too! it's so fun and spunky. i have dreams of doing something with my art and writing, so i love it when i come across great stories like yours...women who followed their heart and are living a beautiful, creative life! awesome! i'm totally inspired! i might add you to my list of blogs i like on my blog if that's ok :)

[Leah]

Happy birthday blog!

[jenna]

congratulations! I'm from St. Louis and enjoy your work as well as your writing. Look forward to the next year!

[Jill]

I love your photography and have learned a lot from you. Thanks for sharing!

[k]

YEY!! I can't believe it's been a year already!

[sandee]

Happy Blog-day! I can't believe how quickly the year has gone by, and just as quickly that I became addicted to your blog. It is the first thing I do whenever I get on the computer. Your photos always take my breath away. But, even better is that I know you and get to hang out with you--lucky me!!

[Chasity]

happy bloggity bday! :) you've been such a huge inspiration and have played such an intricate role in rekindling my love for photography and as i begin my own venture i walk humbly along the path that you and so many other talented, caring, compassionate women have paved. thank you for your vision and for sharing it so freely with all of us who adore you! :) even though you are right down the road i couldn't imagine not having your blog to visit each day! : congrats!!!!

[Jen Heffel]

Happy Blogday! Glad I finally came aboard and we could reconnect!!! Miss you!

[Jana]

Congrats on your one-year blogiversary! I hope to be fortunate enough to have you take MY picture someday. Hugs from just across town (Schertz).