Check out this article about my undergraduate photography professor, Patty Lyons:
http://progress-index.com/lifestyles/args-s-patricia-lyons-makes-and-teaches-art-1.1312867#axzz1uUpbNCWV
Patty was a true inspiration to me becoming a photographer! Patty is pictured below in my photograph from 2004, which was awarded “Best in Show” at our Thesis Show at Lynchburg College in Virginia:

Good day of shooting yesterday; images to follow shortly!
I’ve recently become inspired to jump on board a complete “Hipster” Wedding Dress Shoot. Maybe I’ll even take a few shots with my Holga… things could get crazy!
Model: Mrs. Lindsay K. Dugan.
Location: A Farm in Maryland
Any other brides want to get in on this? If so, shoot me an e-mail: fianderfoto@gmail.com!
Fiander Foto has updated her Vimeo Page! To see videos created by Melanie Fiander, please visit the link below:
http://vimeo.com/fianderfoto
Fiander Foto will be launching a new logo within the next few weeks!!
The logo was created by the lovely Mrs. Raygan Ketterer of ChikPea Graphics. Raygan is a brilliant graphic designer who has started her own design company that specializes in weddings and events. I could go on and on about how awesome she is but - you should check out her work for yourself; just click on the link below:
ChikPea Graphics
Fiander Foto has started advertising on the D.C. Wedding Blog called “United With Love”. To view the advertisement, please click on the picture below:

“Brightest Young Things” thinks you should go to the “Fiander Film Festival”; 20 tickets left!
http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/event/fiander-film-festival/fiander-film-festival.htm
I’ve entered into a Hipstamatic Photography Competition: “Tasty Foods”. Over 1,300 images were submitted for the “Tasty Foods” contest so far; here are the current results:
Day’s Catch

Currently Ranked # 37 out of 1,300 + Photos
Whole Maine Lobster

Currently Ranked # 45 out of 1,300 + Photos
Lasagna Prep

Currently Ranked # 46 out of 1,300 + Photos
Many thanks to everyone who voted! Big hugs!
I’ve entered into a Hipstamatic Photography Competition: “Hope”. Over 3,000 images were submitted for the “Hope” contest; here are the results:
Leap of Faith, Bermuda

Ranked # 49 out of 3,000 + Photos
Big Girl Shoes

Ranked # 54 out of 3,000 +Photos
D.C. Water Works

Ranked 60 out of 3,000+ Photos
Many thanks to everyone who voted! Big hugs!

If you choose to buy your pre-paid tickets to the Fiander Film Festival via the “Brightest Young Things!” blog - be sure to click HERE.
I’ve entered into two Hipstamatic Photography Competitions: “Hope” and “Tasty Foods”. Please cast your votes for my images via Facebook and/or Twitter… that is to say, if you like the images. I’d really appreciate it!
Below, you’ll see a low resolution thumbnail of my photographs along with a link that will take you to a website where you can votes. You can also submit your votes through my Fiander Foto Facebook Fan Page.
Thank you in advance for any votes you may bring in! Unfortunately, voting is only available through these two social network sites. If you are not a Facebook or Twitter user, you can still see the images and follow the rankings. Voting is available for the next 5 days; happy voting!
Leap of Faith, Bermuda

Vote for Leap of Faith, Bermuda by Clicking Here: http://community.hipstamatic.com/submissions/202918
Day’s Catch

Vote for Day’s Catch by Clicking Here: http://community.hipstamatic.com/submissions/203143
Big Girl Shoes

Vote for Big Girl Shoes by Clicking Here: http://community.hipstamatic.com/submissions/203129
D.C. Water Works

Vote for D.C. Water Works by Clicking Here: http://community.hipstamatic.com/submissions/202910
Whole Maine Lobster

Vote for Whole Maine Lobster by Clicking Here: http://community.hipstamatic.com/submissions/203134
Lasagna Prep

Vote for Lasagna Prep by Clicking Here: http://community.hipstamatic.com/submissions/203140

The “Fiander Film Festival” buttons have finally arrived. I think these are going to be a hot commodity! Look for these at the merchandise table on the 25th of February!
“Fiander Film Festival” merchandise orders have been placed:
- Posters
- Buttons
- Magnets
- Stickers
Here’s a sneak peak at the buttons:

AYUH
The ”FFF: Call to Entries” advertisement has hit the stands in the glorious state of Maine! Grab this week copy of the Portland Phoenix! I lived in Maine for five and a half years and if I learned anything about that wicked awesome state: it’s CHUCK FULL of TALENTED artists; photographers, videographers, tattoo artists, performance artists, painters - you name it; Maine’s got it.
Perhaps the ad will reel in a few more entries from up North!

Photo By: Jud Macintosh, 2012.