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Everything tingled.
I must’ve read that email 10 times.
Chills traveled from my toes all the wayĀ up to my head.
Is this for real?
Saveur Magazine holds their annual Blog Awards each Spring. FinalistsĀ are nominated by you, the reader. There are a variety of categories to choose from including,Ā Best Food Blog, Best Writing, Best Photography etc. Voting is public; anyone can participate (wink wink).
I confess: I thought about asking you to nominate me, but I didn’t. I felt awkward.
It’s like getting up in front of a huge crowd, making a speech and no one claps… or telling a bad joke… or explaining some great story followed up with ‘you had to be there…’
How do you ask for support without sounding desperate?
But the cat’s out of the bag now…
I’ve been chosen as a finalist forĀ BEST FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY!
I read that congratulatory email until theĀ linesĀ blurred. The room was 8 million degrees. I called my husband to tell him the good news and I could barely even form a sentence; it was like I had a novocaine shot or something (drool included).
The last time I was nominated for anything was inĀ the 6th grade, and that was a band award OK?
I can’t thank you enough.
It’s because of you- your comments, support and loyalty- that I have arrived at this place.Ā My camera is just aĀ vehicle.
I’m incredibly humbled to be a finalist amongst the other talented artists in this category, no matter what the outcome might be. This has surpassed my wildest dreams.
And I would love to earn your support.
Please click the image below to cast your vote!
(scroll till you find Best Photography and click onĀ the Asparagus Photo! That’s me!)
Don’t forget to tell your friends…
Comments
Sini | My Blue&White Kitchen says
Yay!! HUGE congrats, Emilie! So well deserved.
Emilie says
Ahhh! Thank you Sini! So sweet :) xoxo
Heidi @foodiecrush says
Thrilled for you and so deserved. Fingers and toes crossed for you. XO
betty | le jus d'orange says
omg. How did I not know about your blog before these nominations came out? I always love looking through all the blogs nominated because it’s such a great way to discover blogs to follow!! I can definitely see why you were chosen for food photography :).
Emilie says
Thank you sweet Betty! I love the name of your blog… can’t wait to check it out xoxo
Letizia says
Congratulation Emilie! I’m so happy for you!
YOU DESERVE IT!
I love to recibe your feeds in my inbox!
Best regards from Barcelona!
Emilie says
Wow! Thank you SO much Letizia. Happy to hear you have subscribed to the blog as well! You live in a beautiful part of the world! xo
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
I am so excited and proud of you my friend! What a well deserved honor! You definitely have my vote!
Emilie says
Awesome! Jocelyn, thank you. So proud to have your support (can’t wait for your book!) xoxo
Mrs Mulberry says
Biggest congrats Emilie – I could not think of a more deserving blog – or blogger!! xoxox
Sherrie says
xo xo xo ! ! !
Emilie says
Right back at ya girlfriend! xoxo
Beverley says
I couldn’t be happier for you my sweet and talented friend. I love your recipes and photographs they are a delight. xoxo
Emilie says
Beverley, thank you so much. I truly think the same of your work as well. One day I will be able to ice a cake and make festive cupcakes like you! xoxo
Pam Green says
Voted!! Good luck! So exciting and you do have the most wonderful eye for food photography!
Emilie says
Awesome, Pam! Thank you for your support! Lots of love! xo
Barb Bamber says
Congratulations!! You so deserve this!! I’ve voted! xxx
Emilie says
Barb, oh my goodness how are you?! So wonderful to see you here. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to vote. Really, I appreciate it more than you know. I hope all is well in beautiful Canada. I’m going to pop by for a visit. I bet your house styling is looking lovely this time of year! xoxo
kristie {birch and wild} says
I wasn’t surprised to see your blog nominated because your photos are always gorgeous! Congratulations! I’m a fan :)
Jerry says
You definitely have my vote! I will be trying to take some pictures of my bread I bake this week and my new bake ware! Even if my bread doesn’t turn out I will continue on. Thank you so much for your help and inspiration. Good luck!
-Jerry
Emilie says
Oh, wow Jerry thank you so much! you have no idea how much I appreciate your support.
I would LOVE to see pictures of your bread. Send anytime :)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Umm…amazing! I just voted for you friend! Best of luck.
Emilie says
Ahhh! Katrina you are THE BEST. Thank you so very much. xoxo
Ruby88 says
Congrats and well, not surprised. You deserve it!!! Will definitely vote NOW!
Meg @ Noming thru Life says
Congrats!! I can only imagine your excitement – best of luck bringing it home!!! :)
Kaity says
Oh Emilie! That’s great and so well deserved! I’ll be voting for you! xo Kaity
Lisa Conner says
Congratulations, you soo0 deserve it! Best of Luck, will vote for you! Lisa from Spice Society
Emilie says
Hi Lisa! So happy to see you here! I hope everything is going well with Spice Society. I made something with your roasted cumin the other day… Thank you kindly for your vote :)
Liz says
Congratulations. You deserve it! Happy Easter!
Emilie says
Liz! Thank you! There is some incredible talent in this category so I will definitely keep you posted. I’m excited either way. Thanks again, and happy Easter to you and your family :) xo
Christi Conard says
Voted! I agree, you always have awesome pictures!
Emilie says
Hi Christi!
Wow, thank you! Your support is incredible. I know these things take time to do… follow the link… click on this, click on that… but to know that you went through the effort me makes me smile. xo
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
Congratulations, Emilie!! This is no surprise! You’ve got my vote!
Emilie says
Hello Annie,
That’s fantastic- thank you so much for taking the time to vote! It really means a lot :) xo
Claudia says
Congratulations!
Emilie says
Thank you Claudia!
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
Oh Emilie! Yes, yes! I nominated and you have my vote! You are an inspiration! YaY YOU!!! <3
Emilie says
You did? Traci, that is so kind! Thank you so much, really. And YOU my dear are an awesome friend. xo
Donna S. says
Wow !! How exciting.
You have my vote. Love your blog even though I only recently found it.
Good luck.
Emilie says
Hello Donna! I really appreciate that- welcome to the community. So glad to have you here! :)
Christine // my natural kitchen says
Congratulations Emilie!!! That’s so exciting!!! :)
Emilie says
Hi Christine! Thank you darlin’ girl! xo