One of my best friends Lindsey is getting married today!!! :) She moved to Edinburgh, Scotland a year and a half ago for school, and then she met Alex. He's the nicest ever. They decided to have a destination wedding in Portugal, and today's the day! You'll see more of them on the blog later this summer after I shoot their U.S. reception in July, but for now, this song is in honor of them. Olly Murs is from the UK and was a runner-up on The X Factor. My brother told me about this song after he heard it in Madeira, and I love it! Upbeat and fun with a hint of old school thrown in. Enjoy!
Creative Juices: Ring Them Bells by Natasha Bedingfield
Such a pretty song coming at you this Monday. :) Really, Ring Them Bells is a Bob Dylan song, but Amnesty International is celebrating 50 years and recently released a Bob Dylan-inspired album, "Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International." Lots of different artists sing his music on this album to raise funds for the human rights organization. I never listened to Bob Dylan, but this song is so beautiful and full of so much meaning. Natasha Bedingfield does a fabulous job!
Creative Juices: Brooke Fraser & an iTunes Giveaway
It's Monday. Yes, I said it. And I'm especially feeling this Monday because it's my first one back after vacation. Ugh. I do have something, however, that will brighten your day. Take a look at the video below. I dare you not to smile at Brooke Fraser's "Something in the Water." AND, second thing that will make you smile: I'm giving away a $15 iTunes gift card so you can buy the song for yourself (plus, quite a few others)! The only thing you have to do to be entered in the giveaway is "like" Lane Baldwin Photography's Facebook page. If you're already a fan, you're automatically entered! Random.org will help me randomly (imagine that) select a winner on Wednesday, Feb. 8. So, that means you have until noon EST on Feb. 8 to become a Facebook fan.
Good luck!
Creative Juices: When a Heart Breaks by Ben Rector
I sure need a little motivation this chilly Monday evening, and Ben Rector is the cure. In my opinion, this guy doesn't get nearly as much publicity as he deserves, so please check him out! In case you like what you hear, you should also look for "Disarm." One of my favorites of all time! Here's to a productive week!