Sunday, September 7, 2008

On the cover



Many of you know that this spring a few of my images were selected for publication in Jim Miotke's new book. We were also told that in publishing, nothing is certain until the book hits the shelves. So, I'd have to wait until September to see what images actually made the cut.

Yesterday, on a whim, I checked amazon. It's still not published, but they're taking pre-orders. When the cover image popped up, I dropped my jaw. There is my image, "Nummy". The cutest baby with his fingers in his mouth, right there! I couldn't even speak. I was shaking with excitement. So much so that I was worried that I'd have shaky hands for my photo session in an hour!

It was double excitement because the photo to the right of mine was created by my good friend Alli Gaulin! I was so excited that I could hardly even find my phone, and dial, to call her. Unfortunately, I got her voicemail, and I couldn't even speak to leave a message.

Of all the tens of thousands of images that the editors and Jim see at betterphoto.com, what are the odds that both of our images make the cover? Amazing.

10 comments:

Allison said...

Congratulations again my friend! This is so exciting!

Hayley said...

Had to come and congratulate you too chickie!! I am so excited for both you and Alli both for making the cover :) Can't wait to get my copy of the book to see the rest of the chicks in there :) Congrats again my friend!!

Picture Perfect said...

I'm so proud of you Julie!! This is so fabulous.

Anonymous said...

congrats - it really is a great picture

Anonymous said...

Soo cool!! congrats Julie!

Laura Lynne Photography said...

Oh my gosh - WOW!!! BIG HUGE FAT AMAZING CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm SOOO proud of you guys!!! I'm getting a copy so the next time I see ya you can sign it for me!! :)

Julie Monacella Photography said...

Thanks everyone!!! I'm sure when the book is published that we'll see some more familiar images inside! I can't wait. :)

Chad Banning said...

Congratulations!! How exciting.

Denise Snyder said...

Congratulations Julie! I am sooooo happy for you both!

Anonymous said...

Julie, I just think that this is just the COOLEST thing ever!!!!! I am just SO excited for you and Alli, and I also am excited because Betterphoto is where we first became friends!! Many many Congrats to you!!!and alli!! :)