About MadiLu Designs:

Welcome! I'm Kim of MadiLu Designs. I specialize in custom marketing materials for photographers. From logos to letterhead, business cards to blog headers … I'll help create a brand that's unique to you! I have over 15 years experience in the design and printing industry. I love to make things beautiful. I love to put lots of little pieces together to create the whole package. I love people and I love to work. I also love Snickers, my family and sunshine … in no particular order!



  • Archive: February, 2012



    Leapin’ Lizards!

    Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

    Last day of February. Can you believe that? I feel like the last half of the month has flown by. First things first … thank you to everyone who has been keeping my family in your prayers. Thank you for the sweet messages, the kind emails, the comments and posts. Thank you for taking time out of your day. I’m happy to share that my dad is doing wonderful! He was released from the hospital over the weekend. Last night I had a chance to Skype with him and he looks so good. He’s got a new ‘do … or lack of a ‘do … and a pretty nasty scar. My kids think it makes him look tough. :) It’s hard to believe a week ago he was in ICU and there was still a lot up in the air. What a strong guy! And my mom … bless her heart. She’s just as strong as he is. She’s been by his side the entire time. They will celebrate 42 years of marriage this year. I can only hope I’m as blessed! Again, thank you, thank you, thank you. Your prayers really helped during a very tough time. xx

    Let’s leap around a bit for fun! My friend, Sheye, is having a giveaway. If you’ve never seen her work, I highly recommend checking out her site and actions. Aysha is giving away a 50 1.4 to celebrate her one year anniversary. Congrats, Aysha! That lens is on my want list! Another sweet friend, Amanda, is getting ready to announce her in-person workshop. Check her site for a sneak peek of the details. Last, but not least, the incredibly talented Wendy Cunningham had her new packaging featured on the Pursuit 31 blog. It’s so cool to see shots of my designs once they are printed. Feel free to share! I’d love to see them.

    All right … as you can imagine, I’m working night and day to catch up but very close to getting there. Diet Dr. Pepper has once again become my BFF. Have a great day!

    Update

    Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

    If you’ve read my Facebook page, you may know that my dad had an accident last week. My parents were vacationing in Florida. There were only there a short time, and my dad fell. He had a head injury and had surgery early last Thursday morning. My sister and I flew in as it’s a 14 hour drive for all of us. He did good with the surgery, just a few post-op complications but we were pretty confident he was on the road to recovery. We just needed to help him get his strength back and get them home. Flying isn’t an option because of the surgery and a 14 hour road trip would be pretty painful.

    He was discharged Monday and we took them back to the vacation house so he could rest. That morning (early yesterday), he was complaining about a severe headache. All signs pointed to taking him back to the ER. He has some fluid on his brain and they performed a second surgery last night. At this time he’s in surgical ICU and we’re right back where we started. It’s been incredibly scary and frustrating to say the least. My dad is such an awesome guy. I was recently working on a project application and had listed him as my role model. He’s incredibly smart and I blame him for my crazy work ethic. :) It’s really tough to see him in this state. It’s even tougher not to know what lies ahead.

    I appreciate all of the emails and messages. I’ve always thought the world of my clients, but I truly believe I work with some of the best people in the industry. I appreciate everyone’s patience. I’m trying to work and keep up with things, but I’m a little quiet on the email side. I will get caught up. I promise. Please keep my family in your prayers. We’re ready to get out of Florida. I really miss those kiddos of mine! I’d post a picture of my dad and I from the hospital, but I’d be in trouble if he’d see it! :) From the bottom of my heart … thank you!