I am fortunate enough to have 11 of my photos featured
in the Summer 2011 issue of
Romantic Country Magazine,
on newsstands now!
Back in January, I headed to Burton, Texas to do a top-secret photo shoot
for none other than RC Editor, the Fabulous Fifi O'Neill.
I was lucky enough to be invited to photograph
the beautiful properties belonging to
Linda and Ludmil Marcov of Willow Nest,
and I spent two days snapping away at
both their glorious B&B and their main house.
And now I am SO pleased
to be sharing it with all of you!
The story is titled "The Feminine Mystique"
and it's a six-page spread!
Seeing your name in a byline like this and in the editorial credits
is a bit surreal, to put it mildly.
And to have my name immediately after Fifi's Number One photog Mark Lohman is
REALLY surreal!!!
And from my own files,
here are a few of the original images...
in the Summer 2011 issue of
Romantic Country Magazine,
on newsstands now!
Back in January, I headed to Burton, Texas to do a top-secret photo shoot
for none other than RC Editor, the Fabulous Fifi O'Neill.
I was lucky enough to be invited to photograph
the beautiful properties belonging to
Linda and Ludmil Marcov of Willow Nest,
and I spent two days snapping away at
both their glorious B&B and their main house.
And now I am SO pleased
to be sharing it with all of you!
The story is titled "The Feminine Mystique"
and it's a six-page spread!
Seeing your name in a byline like this and in the editorial credits
is a bit surreal, to put it mildly.
And to have my name immediately after Fifi's Number One photog Mark Lohman is
REALLY surreal!!!
And from my own files,
here are a few of the original images...
In the days ahead, I'll be slipping in and sharing some pics from this shoot with you
which didn't make the magazine....after all, I shot around 700!!!
This is a bit of a bittersweet occasion, as this issue marks Fifi's
last issue as Editor of Romantic Country.
But I am so incredibly proud and humbled to share this issue with her,
and I know that new Editor Mary Forsell will do a wonderful job.
I've mailed back and forth with her a bit lately, and she is just a lovely gal.
This is a bit of a bittersweet occasion, as this issue marks Fifi's
last issue as Editor of Romantic Country.
But I am so incredibly proud and humbled to share this issue with her,
and I know that new Editor Mary Forsell will do a wonderful job.
I've mailed back and forth with her a bit lately, and she is just a lovely gal.
Thank you to Fifi O'Neill, the Marcov's, and my buddy Carol Spinski
Taking a few days off now,
have a beautiful weekend!
814 comments:
1 – 200 of 814 Newer› Newest»Love it, Congrats to you. SO SO happy for you. Your pics are amazng..Such a Dream of mine..
Love living through your excitement...
Karryann
How wonderful that you were able to be a part of that issue. Good for you.
I'd love to have a chance to win your giveaway. It would be two chances in fact, since I am now a follower. I found you after your name came up many times at the northern Illinois Bloggy Get Together. It became apparent that I needed to get home and search out this "Fiona and Twig" that everyone was talking about. I'm glad to have found you.
Bravo, Anne! Beautiful photography. And a giveaway to boot. Thank you...count me in! ~ Angela
And I follow already. ~ Angela
Congratulations! How wonderful for you.
Oh, and there goes a button on my blog. ~ Angela
you must have fallen off your chair! how cool is that? soo happy for you mon amei! Soo happy! i can't wait to get a copy in my own hands. wow..congrats! i would love an opportunity to win that gorgeous fifi o'neil book!!
oh...i'm a happy follower! :)
Congratulations! I can't imagine how amazing it must be to have your beautiful photos and your name in a wonderful magazine. How nice of you to offer this giveaway to one lucky winner! I'll keep my fingers crossed it's me:)
I'm a follower (and have been for awhile!)
Oh my goodness, how exciting! Your photos are gorgeous, lady! I couldn't be more excited for you or for the chance I have at winning this giveaway. Fingers are crossed really hard!!! :-)
I follow your blog!
I am already a follower
Congrats on the pic's
xo
Pam
Your giveaway button is right at the top right of my blog.
http://martylou.blogspot.com
Just posted it on my sidebar
xo
Pam
Oh Anne,
I am completely thrilled for you!! You are such an inspiration, you had a dream and you went out and made it come true! Congratulations!!
Enjoy this huge accomplishment, you truly deserve it!!
Sincerely,
Melinda
I forgot about the giveaway, which is so fabulous, but I have been a faithful follower and would love to be entered!
Sincerely,
Melinda
It looks so dreamy! Congratulations to you!
~Trisha
I love being a follower of your beautiful blog!
~Trisha
Just added your yummy button to my sidebar!
Sincerely,
Melinda
It all just looks soooo gorgeous!
Oh my gosh what a wonderful giveaway ~ your pictures are just fabulous. Please put my name in the hat for this giveaway ;-)
I'm grabbing the button now!!
Just wanted to let you know that I am a follower and a friend. ;-)
What a dream come true! I am so happy for you! the pictures and styling is beautiful- i just adore all the little vintage baby outfits hanging from the wall; i'll have to do that in my nursery. also, is that an old drawer nailed on the wall with vintage lining??? if so, amazing! what a neat 'shadow box' idea...you are always a source of inspiration!
-Amanda
I am already a follower :)
your giveaway button is featured on my blog!
Your giveaway button is featured on my blog~! CONGRATULATIONS ;-)
Congratulations! It is very exciting to see your name in print that way.
I am happy to say I have been a follower for a while. Love your photography. I need to take a class!
Congratulations! That is wonderful!
I can't wait to see more of the photos.
Everything do far has been fabulous.
What a generous giveaway!
I am a follower of your awesome blog and would love to be entered.
I am not home right now, I'm posting from my iPhone.
But I will add your button to my sidebar soon.
Thanks so much and once again, Congratulations!!
Tam
Beautiful photos and the magazine is amazing. I would love to get a copy of this and that book looks amazing. Thanks so much Anne for the chance!
hugs, Linda
Oh your photographs are just yummy, you are so talented. What a wonderful giveaway, I would be so thrilled to win. Congratulations. I love to visit your beautiful blog. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Terri
You take the most beautiful photos - Maybe someday I will be honored enough for you to photograph my home.
I am also a follower to your beautiful blog. Congratulations, your work is just stunning. Have a great week. Hugs, Terri
I am a follower
I am going and putting your button on my blog right now, thank you for the opportunity to win, this is such a wonderful giveaway, I would be so thrilled. Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Terri
CONGrATS!!! How exciting to see your name and pics in print! I of course am a follower and would love to win this!
I am a happy follower of your blog and You Miss Anne! Love ya girl!
hugs, Linda
I can't wait to see the more of your shots, Anne! :-) Congratulations!
Would love to be entered into the giveaway
Jem xXx
I love all of the above! Those pictures are awsome. I would love to have them on my coffee table. Thank you for the chance to win both.8>)
I put your giveaway button on my sidebar! Have a great weekend Anne!
hugs, Linda
Go Anne!! Congrats and kudos! Fun following you and seeing this all come about.
xo Cathy
I am a follower...love your blog and you are so talented! Tiff (#1)
I have been a follower for quite some time. 8>)
#2 I really love what I have seen from Romantic Prairie Style...and the mag is fab...Your wedding pictures are wonderful...and you my dear are an awesome and God talented photographer. Thanx for sharing and offering this giveaway! Tiff
#3...I am grabbing your linky to take over to my blog http://thecrankyqueen.blogspot.com !!!!!
Congrat's on following your DREAM!!! How very exciting! Hooray!!!
Please throw my name into the hat!
Thank you!
Warmly,
deb
I'm also a follower!
Enjoy your weekend and have some FUN!
Warmly,
deb
Congrats to you!!!! Your pics are amazing!
Abby
Already a follower!
Anne congrats!! Gorgeous photos!! I just received my copy of Fifi's book and I love it!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Giveaway button has been added to the sidebar of my blog.
Thanks again,
Tam
What a great looking book.
Would so love to see what it all encompasses.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
I would LOVE to receive Fif's book! What a giveaway! And congrats on the photo shoot in Romantic Country!
Karen
Congrats! I just got mine in the mail today and have been enjoying it today.Great Photos! ~Cheers Kim
I am a follower and LOVEEEEEEEE your blog!!
Karen
...am a fan of Fifi's and your's!! Thank you for including me in your special draw. xo
Your photos are incredible and the rooms are incredible too!
Crazy good giveaway!
I am a loyal F & T follower!
Congrats to you!! Yippeee!!
You must feel so honored and you so deserve it Anne!!
Have a great weekend
Button is now on my side bar!
Thanks
Rhonda
Oh yeah I am a follower too! : )
Congratulations.. your shots are wonderful.. as is the location.. all so soft and pretty!!... I don't think we get that mag her in aus.. so that would be a lovely win for me.. as would Fifi' book.. so thanks for the chance... and have a great day.. ciao xxxx Julie
Cool! Congratulations!!
xx, shell
congrats on being featured!!
i have been a follower long time, thxs for a chance of a enjoyable gift
Here's my first Entry! What a great giveaway Anne. Your photos are stunning, and make me just want to crawl into the picture and rest. Love them all. How exciting!
A follower??? Ahhhhhhh yes indeedy! Roger that! :) :) :)
xx, shell
I'm a follower of Fiona and Twig...of course!
This would be a dream come true to win this book. These pictures are just amazing and romantic.
congratulations! these pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!
I am a follower!! thanks for the chance to win such an awesome giveaway!
Gosh Anne...I don't know what would be more thrilling...being published or meeting Rose. But congrats on both! I have that ME magazine article of Rose's house & fall in love every time I see it. *crossing my fingers you are able to talk her into letting you photograph her new home*
Are you coming to PC this year or will you be to busy?
Congratulations to you! Your pictures are, as always, amazing.
I have been longing for a copy of the book "Romantic Prairie Style" since seeing it in blog land. Having a copy of the magazine (autographed to boot!) would make winning it all the sweeter!
Kfowler
Have been a follower of your amazing blog for some time now! (Entry #2)
Kfowler
What an exciting giveaway! I sure hope I win!
Congratulations!! I hope that this is just the beginning of a beautiful relationship with your camera. I would love to win a copy of the book! Thanks you for such a lovely giveaway.
I'm back again! I've been following for some time now. Thanks for a second chance at winning.
I would love to win. Thanks, Stanna
(shabbyloft@aol.com)
I am a follower. Thanks, Stanna
(shabbyloft@aol.com)
I'm new to your lovely blog...surprise, surprise!
and you're having a give away!!!
I would very much like to be in your give away.
I am now following.
and I am putting your give away up on my blog!
gotta say too...I'm not far from your neck of the woods.
your talents come oozing right thru these pictures!
I loved the Marcovs for years and years now ...precious people.
...and I've been following you since the beginning of time.
notice I said I was taking a few days off too ... just couldn't do it!!!
Congratulations on being published. How exciting for you! I would love to be entered in your drawing for the Romantic Prairie Style book. This is the kind of decorating book I would absolutely love.
Danielle
I follow you.
Danielle
Simply Beautiful photos!! Please enter me to win this give away...
I am a follower...
Please enter me in your giveaway I love your blog. What a great gift!
LorriAnd I am a follower
Also grabbed the button!
Lorri
congrats! I love these photos and so beautifully decorated!
Rho
I am now a follower! Thank you!
Rho
Loved your pictures congrats!! This was a fav mag of late!! So sorry to hear Fifi is leaving, she will be missed. I think her books looks wonderful!!
I am a follower!!
congrats anne! And I would love to win :) I like to win things heehee!
oops~ I added your button to my blog...thanks!
rho
Congratulations on a wonderful achievement and a great giveaway.
Fondly,
Glenda
I am already a happy follower.
Fondly,
Glenda
Anne, you must be on cloud nine!!!! Congratulations on such a wonderful accomplishment. Soon your name will be on the lips of many as one of the best.
I'd love to win both of these. Thanks so much for the chance.
Oh yeah baby, I'm already a follower!
Summer 2001? :)
Congrats on your beautiful photos being published! I wish I could jump into them.
Thank you for entering me in your Spring Romance Giveaway. What a wonderful prize!
Your Friend,
Deborah
I posted about this on the sidebar of the blog, but secretly hope I win this awesome giveaway!
Hello, Hello!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Tammy : )
I am definitely a follower!!
Please enter me!
mearnold115@yahoo.com
Congratulations to you! The photos look lovely! How exciting for you.
I'm a follower!
GFC (mearnold115)
mearnold115@yahoo.com
Girl, you've got a lot of people that must want that book! Wow!! My copy just came in the mail, and I love it. I like to sit and study the pictures. And all the photos are awesome. Congrat's on your success! I'm happy for you and you should also be patting yourself on the back for doing such a good job!
Take care, Sue
Looked for the magazine on Wend. when I went into the city and the Spring issue was on the stands. I looked through it looking for your name. Not the right one so would love to win a copy to see your work!
I've looked for two days fora copy of this magazine...haven't found one yet...all sold out I guess!! :-) Would love to win a copy from the one and only...YOU!! And I do have a copy of FiFi's book ...so totally wonderful!!
Love ya girl!
Tammy :-)
JUNK WILD
and you KNOW I'm a true blue follower!!
Tammy :-)
JUNK WILD
I am so proud for you, You deserve it all, the pics and styling are awesome, can't wait to see the rest! I made it to the Zapp blog party, sure wish you could have gone, but hope you got some moving done!
Lezlee
I followed you before you were FAMOUS, so happy for you!
Lezlee
Anne, picked up my copy this afternoon and headed out to the rocker on the porch to relax and read it. How exciting! Congratulations to you! ~ Sarah
I'm a faithful follower and would LOVE an autographed copy of Fifi's book. I don't own it, YET. Already have the magazine, so If I should be the lucky number pick another name for the magazine. ;-)
Thanks ~ Sarah
I saw it last night and was so proud of you! Oh your photography is lovely!!! How wonderful, and I just know you are so excited about it. Of course I would love to win yoyr giveaway!! Blessings, Doni
I am a follower already. Sorry about the typo's...on my new phone and still learning this goofy keyboard!!I.
As I told you in my last comment to you, I was thrilled to see your name and your photos in the magazine! I would love to own a copy of that book! ~Hugs, Patti
I am a follower too!~Patti
Yay for you Anne!!!! What a wonderful professional resume you are creating! Now, on to the cover shot of the next magazine! :)
Hope you have a wonderful, joyful, weekend..maybe with margaritas and a long bubble bath...do something maaaahvelous for yourself!
Count me in on the giveaway....and if I win...can you autograph the book too? And on the pages where your photos appear?
I'm a already a follower....and haven't figured out the button thing yet...but I will!
Blessings Anne!
Martha at Authentica
oh what a awesome spread!!!!!
I looked for the magazine today, but with no luck! maybe next week it will make it out to Oregon?
am a follower, too ~
sweet give away, thanks for the chance to win this book!!!!!! congrats on your accomplishment:) Recently discovered your blog-LOVE:)
Nothing gets a ton of comments like an AWESOME giveaway:) Love the magazine and I am so proud of you, great job!
Love you dear Anne, BIG HUGS!
I am a follower:) HUGS!
jealoussss... love the room with the pink armoir. i swear i wouldn't change a single thing! i love to look at it. please enter me x2 here and bec i am a follower. thanks diane
I'm proud as your Mama with you!
Heck yea I want a copy! Throw my name in the hat girl!
The photography is just gorgeous. You are so incredibly talented Anne. My gosh talk about exciting!
Love it! Congrats on such a wonderful job.. absolute perfection! -Tammy
And you know I'm a follower!
And I am a follower :) Thanks! -Tammy
The photos are soft yet so rich, the styling is elegant.
I've been following...
Appending to a post and putting in the sidebar.
OK Girl I put your button on my sidebar and did a post on the giveaway...enter me again!!! LOL!
Have a great Friday!
Tammy :-)
JUNK WILD
Oh my! Congratulations on your photos being published. What a dream come true! I'd love to win your wonderful giveaway; I've been yearning to own Fifi's latest book.
Brenda
I'm so happy for you I have told you Congrats, and I follow you faithfully so count me in for this wonderful magazine... Have a great weekend
~~Pattie~~
Here is hoping I get picked for this lovely!
Smiles,
The Joyful Thrifter
Anne, your photos & the mag spread are gorgeous! I'm such a fan of pinks & I love all the pink! What a charming font they chose the accompany the article. You must be pinching yourself~ congrats! I have some exciting news myself I'm holding in. ;) Enjoy your weekend!
Lara
Oh & I am a follower of course for another crack at it. ;) Thank you for the shot at this wonderful giveaway!!
Lara
Would love to win! Beautiful photos by the way and I must have a lovely pink chest like that for my daughters room.
I'm a follower of your blogs!
Yes I would like to win.
Yes I follow
okay...so first...OMG...lucky you for your talents and contributions to that fabu magazine!!!! way to go. you are awesome!!!!! that is thrilling and magical and you should be soooo PROUD of yourself! you work hard to have that photographer's magic!
second....i am so happy that linda still keeps it so feminine with the pinks and blues!!!! i know you texas gals LOVE whitewash, neutrals and rust, but this ole girl here still loves pink and blue and the first time i saw linda's booth at roundtop, i just about screamed...ALL those pretty pinks!!!!! mmmmmm sweetness. to see that in person is almost like a fairy tale.
your photos are super wonderful and i can't wait to get my romantic country asap!!!!! you outdid yourself anne!!!! way to rock and roll....
keep texas awesome!!!!!!
sue
wow the photos (and news) are all amazing, and beautiful and so very wonderful.
and OF COURSE I follow!!I love all your posts and the photos are just icing on the cake.
I blogged about it too! now if I can find a store near here that sells the summer magazine!
Wow, little Anne, 151 comments! :) Oh, I'm so proud for you and your snaps are more than gorgeous! I would love for you to enter my tiny name in your giveaway!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I'm a follower too!
Continue being a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Congratulations Anne! Your photos are absolutely beautiful. I love the pretty dreamy look of all the pictures.
~Tricia
Of course I have to add that I'm a follower :)
Anne! You are one of the blogs I missed most! I am soooo happy for you! Your are a natural at this! Amazing images! I am so happy for you, you deserve it, your so talented. The composition, styling and color's of the images came out perfect! Your on your way my friend. I will also post your giveaway on my sidebar! So happy to be back! Hugs lulu
Honey how absolutely wonderful for you to have your dreams come true. I am so very happy for you and what a beautiful photo shoot you did for RC.
I can not believe you were in Burton and I did not get to meet you....that is where I live. small world.
Great giveaway too
Love
Maggie
I can't wait to see your photos "in person" and I'd love a copy of the book!
I'm a devoted follower.
I am of course one of your many followers
Love ya
Maggie
Congrats to you. Job well done. Cant wait to see the magazine first hand.
I would LOVE lOVE love to win.
I love the room with the twin beds - perfect for my twins...thanks for the chance...
Im a new follower...thanks for the chance...
Congratulations! Your photos are just beautiful. Thanks for this great opportunity and giveaway. Looking forward to more great photos.
I'm already a follower!
Would love a chance to win. How exciting for you to be featured. Love it!
I've been a follower for a long time!
Anne, how exciting!
You got to meet and work with FiFi and to enjoy that beautiful home first hand! Lucky ducky!
I would be thrilled to win your wonderful give away! Both the book and magazine are gems.
Smiles,
Dolly
I am a faithful follower!
Dolly
entry number 3.....
I put your badge on my blog :-)
I hope I win!
XO
Dolly
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!! I am so happy for you! What an accomplishment and it couldn't have happened to a nicer person!
CONGRATULATIONS... I get this Magazine all the time and I just love it, your photos are fabulous!!! I'm so happy for you and what a generous giveaway this is!
Blessings... Dawn... The Bohemian
your photos are amaaaaazing!
and yes, yes, please yes for the giveaway! :)
follower. :D
Can I ask where you found the basket that the magazine is sitting in in the first and last picture? I have been looking for one of those everywhere! Thanks!
I got my book two days ago too, and I just have to agree with you. Best in forever. Love your pictures, Anne. Just wanted to congratulate you!
congrats to you, well deserved.
and for pete's sake it's about darn time i win one of these things! please ?
i follow too;)
What a thrill this must be for you - and what a huge accomplishemnt - CONGRATS!
I've just signed on to be a follower of your great blog!
how exciting for you! congratulations! your pictures are soooo lovely. thank you for the chance to win your giveaway.
i am already a follower
i've just added your giveaway button to my sidebar
What a fun giveaway, Anne~ I would love to win!
It's on my sidebar, too!
Congrats, Anne, it looks absolutely dreamy....!!! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Isabel
Anne this is so huge, what a dream come true for you!! I can't imagine!! I bet you are on cloud nine right now. I LOVE that photo (the one that is your header now.....)
What a fabulous giveaway!!
~xo/michelle~
I am also already a follower, of course! ;-)
~m
Anne, I bet you are over the moon with excitement!!! I am so thrilled for you!!!!! And the pictures are amazing. I can't wait to see the magazine article in person. I am so proud of all your hard work. Love & blessings from NC!
Anne, I have been a follower of yours for quite a while. Thanks for hosting such a wonderful giveaway. That is an awesome book and the magazine article looks wonderful too. I am so excited for you!!! Love & blessings from NC!
fantastic pictures- would love to win this book. robin in italy
OK put me in for tow entries - I have put your pretty giveaway link (gladly!) on my blog today as well as leaving a kudos comment on such great work in this mag! :)
Your photographs are absolutely stunning! What an amazing accomplishment. I would love to win!! Thanks for the opportunity:).
~Julia
I am also one of your many followers:).
~Julia
OOps that is... TWO entries - here's my 2nd one! Thanks
How exciting Anne! These photos look amazing. You know the Marcovs used to live in my home state and even though I didn't know them personally, I do know people who did.
How sweet of you to have such a wonderful giveaway. I think you've found your knack with photography. I only wish we lived closer because I'd love to see my own home through your lenses.
Take care,
Kathleen
SO exiting, Anne!!! Congratulations!!! The photos are beyond gorgeous!!!
Hugs,
Michelle
P.S. I'm a follower!!! :D
Michelle
woo hooo!! sign me up girl!
And congratulations on your wonderful article!!
blessings
barbara jean
Yep. I'm a follower too!
blessings
barbara jean
OK. I told all my friends about it too. =)
Have a super Friday
barbara jean
Me!Me!Me! - I`ll even pay the postage!- that`s if you can see my comment at the bottom of this v-e-r-y long list! Wishing myself Good Luck anyhoo! Those pics are beyond beautiful, Talented Lady! x
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