Bellin Run 2009

The Bellin Run is one of the largest races in Green Bay (and possibly the state as far as I know). This is also been something that's been a long time tradition. Their site has race records from 1977 (2009 is marked as 33 years).
This race is 10k (which is a little over 6 miles) run/walk. I'm not a runner, so I'm glad there is an option to walk (I'm lucky if I can run a mile-lol). I do love to walk & could walk forever (I actually did a lot of walking with Ziva this summer).
I think since I've moved to GB (which was back in May 2005), I've wanted to participate in the Bellin. Of course there were things that came up/other places I had to be that day or wasn't aware or forgot when the Bellin was/forgot to register. Well 2009 was the year for me as I made a point to remember and participate.
In addition, I walked with my mother-in-law (which was also her first time at the Bellin) and my daughter Ziva, who was 3 months old at the time. I was so happy to have each of them with me and to so proud & honored to participate in such a great event. I hope to do it again next year (That means I won't be accepting weddings June 12, 2010). I have more pictures on my Facebook Profile

Muscular Dystrophy Association and ALS

What is Muscular Dystrophy?

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles that help the body move. People with MD have incorrect or missing information in their genes, which prevents them from making the proteins they need for healthy muscles. Because MD is genetic, people are born with the problem — it's not contagious and you can't catch it from someone who has it.

MD weakens muscles over time, so children, teens, and adults who have the disease can gradually lose the ability to do the things most people take for granted, like walking or sitting up. Someone with MD might start having muscle problems as a baby or their symptoms might start later. Some people even develop MD as adults. (From: kidshealth.org)

For the past couple years, I've helped donate to the Muscular Dystrophy Association by participating in their Lock-up (unfortunately the site is closed until they start up another lock-up). It originally started as an anonymous person wrote me in/volunteered me to help raise money (I can volunteer people as well) and you get a phone call to say you are being "locked up"on a certain date and you need to call upon family friends etc to "bail you out" (which I think "bail" or the goal is $1,6000.) I said, "what the heck, I'll do it!" I don't like to "Cold Call" family & friends so I rely E-mails & Facebooks/MySpaces to get the word out. This method seems to work well as I actually raised more money this year than last though still not making to the noted goal amount. Either way, I am happy to donate whatever money I can (which is better than nothing) And now since I've done this in the past, I am automatically elected to help out for the next year (at least this is what I am to believe). I am looking forward to beating my goal in 2010!

For more information about the MDA & Jerry's Kids, go to http://www.mda.org/

I also wanted to make note that they also have an ALS division. I stress on this as my aunt was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. This is also a program I would like to donate to as well.

What is ALS? (From the Website)

Definition - A disease of the motor neurons, muscle-controlling nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.
Cause - generally unknown, although genetic factors are thought to play a role; about 10 percent of cases are clearly genetic, with a family history
Onset -usually adulthood
Symptoms - generalized weakness and muscle wasting with cramps and muscle twitches common
Progression - ALS first affects legs, arms and/or throat and mouth muscles but ultimately affects all voluntary muscles, resulting in paralysis. Usually progresses rapidly with 3- to 5-year average survival.
Inheritance - primarily sporadic, but can be autosomal dominant and, in very rare cases, autosomal recessive

Bridal Shows

Since I've become a wedding photographer in 2005, I've done/appeared in a few bridal shows to promote my business. The pic to the left is actually from 2007 at David's bridal in GB. I appeared again in early 2009.
The David's bridal show is a lot of fun and I am glad to help them out. As with any bridal show. this gives me an opportunity to get my face out there and also to be able to talk to potential clients one-on-one.
I also appeared at the Bridal show at Shopko Hall Jan of this year sharing a booth with Bronson Smith of Superior Sound Entertainment. I met Bronson at a wedding we were both working in July of 2007 and have been friends ever since. We co-advertise a lot and help each other out in the wedding biz whenever possible. We make a great team!
I'm planning to help him out again at the Shopko Hall bridal show again Jan 2010-be sure to look for us there! Can't wait!

Ziva Marie

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of my adorable little Zivs. She is the apple of my eye and I love her so much. I am so proud of how much she accomplished so far.
Born in March, she will be 9 months in a couple weeks. In this time, she's learned how to roll over completely, sit (but not sitting up on her own yet), stand (but leaning or balancing on something), mastered her fruits/veggies & meats. Ziva also loves to make an array of sounds in addition to saying "ma ma" , "da da" and "na na"
Looking back at her "newborn" pictures, it's hard to imagine how little she was (born at 7 LBS 15 oz) compared to how much she's grown since (20-25Lbs). People aren't kidding when they tell you to enjoy every minute as they grow fast. . . "they do"!!!
This is why I want to be sure I photograph Ziva enough throughout her lifetime. To this, I am glad for digital photography as it allows you to take as many pictures as you want (pending on the space provided on your memory card). Without feeling limited, I am able to capture Ziva's mannerisms, the light that dances along her face or the way she looks when Morris, our cat, walks into the room.
I love that I can photograph her in the many stages in her life. As a newborn, I had to be creative as Ziva wasn't strong enough to hold herself up or to have "tummy time". I would photograph her laying against/on a nursing pillow or in her "bouncy seat" or just on/against different colored blankets. Now that she is strong enough, I love photographing her in her "jumper" that hangs in the door way of my office (home office). Her expressions are priceless every time. Each time I photograph her, I can notices how much she changes, even if it's a matter of a couple weeks (a lot can happen in that time).
I am looking forward to the point she is more mobile (or even when she can stand on her own). For me, this is a whole-nother series of pictures and I'm going to enjoy every minute.
I'm hoping that when Ziva gets older, she'll be able to look back at her pictures and get a clear idea of who she was as a baby especially since this is something neither of us really had a clear picture of except to hear stories from our parents.
I am excited to see where her photographs lead me . . . and to see Ziva grow.

Welcome

Welcome to the Alicia Lynn Photography LLC blog!

Hi, I'm Alicia Goldman-Owner of Alicia Lynn Photography LLC

As my website states, I've been photographing for over eight years now and I'm loving it. Since starting Alicia Lynn Photography LLC in 2005, I've branched from photographing weddings to photographing engagement sessions, senior portraits, family photo sessions and I would like to photograph kids more (My daughter Ziva was born in March 2009 and I've been photographing her since-will post a blog on that as well).

I've created this blog in hope to give you more of an incite what my company is all about as well as my personality. I also hope to share with you my experiences in photography and share stories & images from weddings I've photographed.


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