U2 & Muse: Saw Them...Again!

Yesterday I went to see U2 and Muse...for the second time!

After I went to the show on 9/29 at Fedex Field in DC and had a great time listening to U2 and their opening band, Muse, I knew going again would be worth it. If they are coming to your city, definitely get tickets...Even if you have to sit behind the stage. The Fedex Field tickets I bought were in the Red Zone, which is on each side of the stage. Great place to watch the show, but a bit more money. I didn't mind paying though because all of the profits from this section goes straight to charities.

So for the 10/1 show at the University of Virginia, I was fine with sitting behind the stage because for one, tickets were only $30, and due to to the large screens they are using on the behemoth stage (biggest ever built), I could see everything.

See...sitting behind the stage has its advantages...

Here are a few more photos I took using a point & shoot, since they claim you can't bring an SLR. Steady hands are key!

If you'd like to see more photos, visit my Facebook page to see the entire set.

Love these songs by Muse...Can't believe I didn't even know about them until I went to see U2. Enjoy... (Hint: You have to turn up LOUD to really enjoy Muse ;)

U2 & David OReilly Great Animated Video

David O'Reilly directed/animated this video for the U2 single "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight." Love the style of animation, all the detail to every movement and subtle panning. Visually awesome. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

U2 - I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight from David OReilly on Vimeo.

Day After Eid

Wow, yesterday was a bit crazy. And I'm not even talking about the 300+ people that showed up at the Eid party. Lots of food, lots of family, lots of friends, and lots of kids. My ears were ringing as I went to bed from the amount of noise in the house. Of course, what was crazier than the party was the number of Twitter entries for yesterday's Take-My-Eid-Money contest. I'll have to do some accounting and feed it into the secret Winner-Picker very soon. Right now...I'm so exhausted, I woke up early. If that makes any sense. Thanks for everyone that entered! Remember, the September giveaway is still going strong, so remember to check it out a couple posts below.

I leave you today with this one picture from yesterday's party. Yes, the kids had a moon bounce for the day. How cool is that? :)

Eid Mubarak! Win My Eid Money

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating today around the world!

When I was wee lad, we used to get Eid-E money as Eid Gifts...Yes, cash! A kid could stand to make $50 to $100 in one day! It was great...except when you got overlooked by some cheap uncle or aunt. Friends of your parents would stop by and you would anxiously wait for them to call you over so you could collect. I would make my way all the way to the door with my little brother (for cute purposes) as they were leaving, pretending to be a good host to walk them out, in hopes they would remember they had a certain obligation. When they left me empty handed, I would close the front door, run to my mom with my brother in tow to report how cheap her friends were and demand they be banished from all future visits.

In celebration of Eid, I'm going to give an Eid-E gift to 5 lucky people today only! If you win, your Eid-E cash will be sent to you via Paypal or Mail, whichever you prefer. You may enter today as many times as you want, up to midnight tonight, in order to increase your chances of winning!

Simple Explanation: There are $100 in the pot. Five entries will be drawn. It could be someone with multiple entries or five different people. So anywhere between 1 to 5 people will win.

How to Enter:

1. Follow me on Twitter, if you aren't already - http://twitter.com/asimsoofi

2. Paste the following message into your status:

RT Eid Mubarak! Win @asimsoofi's Eid Money ★ Up to $100 - 5 Winners ★ Just follow @asimsoofi and RT this msg! Details http://bit.ly/jccS9

You may enter as many times as you wish by updating your Twitter status multiple times, but only up to midnight tonight (09/20/09). One RT counts as one entry. Winners wil be notified via Direct Message (DM). Contest ends 09/20/09 at midnight. U.S. residents only.

Good luck & Eid Mubarak!

September Twitter Giveaway: Flip UltraHD Mini Camcorder

This month's awesome giveaway is a brand spankin' new Flip UltraHD Mini Video Camcorder. It's so easy to use and I love mine. Just hit the big red button and start recording video of anything & everything; family, kids, dogs, cats, lamas, blackmailing your friends...All in beautiful and clear HD quality!

Check out a sample clip I shot with mine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02AVZmqdLH0

How to Enter:

1. Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/asimsoofi

2. Paste the following message into your status:

RT Sept Giveaway from @asimsoofi ★ Flip UltraHD Mini Camcorder ★ Just follow @asimsoofi and RT this message! Details http://bit.ly/Wk9E4

You may enter once per day. One RT per day counts as one entry. Contest ends 09/30/09 at midnight. U.S. residents only (sorry!). Flip UltraHD Camcorder has 120 minute capacity and will be shipped to winner with an ultra cool white finish.

Good luck!

Just for the Grooms: The Proposal

The proposal is such a huge deal and guys go out of their way to plan it perfectly. Some keep it simple, and some get the entire family & friends involved in a complex plan leading up to the big question.

So I wanted to reach out to any guys that are thinking of proposing to some lucky girl. You guys get forgotten during the whole wedding planning, so I want to help you out a bit. I will be giving away at least 3 completely FREE shoots to capture the proposal.

So if you are planning a surprise proposal, I want to hear about it. It doesn't have to be big, it doesn't have to be small....As long as it's a surprise and REAL! I will giveaway 3 shoots where I will capture her first reactions as you get down on you knees to ask her the big question.

I'll shoot anywhere, anytime...schedule permitting of course. If I have to travel outside the local Washington/Baltimore area, those expenses would have to be covered. That's the only catch. Otherwise, just drop me an email at info AT asimsoofi.com telling me what you have planned and I'll pick the first 3 that catch my eye. Contest ends when 3 winners are picked.

Remember to include:

-Full Name

-Phone Number

-Proposal Time Frame

-The Proposal

Good luck!

Summer Wedding Madness Special Savings - Win iPhone 3GS

WIN ALL NEW APPLE iPHONE 3GS or $200 APPLE GIFT CARD

It's summer wedding season at Asim Soofi Photography. To celebrate the crazy fun madness, two brand new Apple iPhone 3GS models will be given out in the form of Apple Gift Cards to two lucky winners. Apple's iPhone 3GS is the newest version of the already hot and popular cell phone, and you know you want one. Especially if it's for FREE. If you'd rather use the $200 towards something else from Apple, by all means do it! All you have to do is to enter by July 31st! Continue reading below for all the details on how to enter, plus extra savings on wedding photography packages!

HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST - TWO WAYS: TWITTER or FACEBOOK

Contest Open to ALL U.S. Residents!

TWITTER CONTEST ENTRY

1. First, start following me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/asimsoofi).

2. Second, copy & paste the following into your Twitter status, minus the quotes: "RT @asimsoofi FREE $200 Apple Gift Card From http://AsimSoofi.com/ ★ Full Details http://bit.ly/I0XP0 ★"

IMPORTANT UPDATE: If you start to follow me on Twitter, please remember that does NOT enter you into the contest. You also have to update your status with the RT line given. I don't want anyone to miss their chance!

FACEBOOK CONTEST ENTRY

1. Update your Facebook status/wall with the following, minus the quotes: "RT @asimsoofi FREE $200 Apple Gift Card From http://AsimSoofi.com/ ★ Full Details http://bit.ly/I0XP0 ★"

2. Send me a message through FB so we can confirm your wall post and enter you into the contest. Make sure to add me as a friend so I can see your wall! http://facebook.com/asimsoofi.

SPECIAL SAVINGS FOR BRIDES
Now for a limited time, any destination wedding being held outside of the U.S. and booked by July 31st will receive 25% off your entire wedding package. So if you or someone you know is looking for a photographer and wants to have their wedding in a far off destination (such as India, the Caribbean, Mexico, Paris, Italy, etc!), this is the time to book. For all other non-destination 2010 weddings being held will receive 15% off their entire wedding package. This is the BIGGEST savings I've ever given and will be available for a limited time. The clock is ticking!

WEDDING REFERRALS RECEIVE $50 GIFT CARD

If you refer a friend and they book their wedding date with me, you will automatically receive a $50 Apple Gift Card. All you have to do is email info@asimsoofi.com with your friend's full name, phone, email, and CC: your friend in the same email letting them know they should visit www.asimsoofi.com. Just make sure I receive this email before they contact me. That's it!

FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS & WEDDING PROFESSIONALS

Not to leave out my fellow wedding professionals, all private consultations and mentoring is now 20% off until the end of July as well. This is not just for photographers, but any wedding professionals such as make up artists, planners, and more. Limited availability and spots, so don't wait too long. Time is of the essence in your business and can be very costly. Don't let second guessing drive your business. Take control of it! Click HERE to learn more.

TERMS

No purchase is required to enter contest. Odds of winning based on number of entries. Winner will receive a $200 Apple Gift Card good towards iPhone purchase, or for any other purchase from an Apple Store. For all wedding clients, intent to book email must be received by 7/31/09 at info@asimsoofi.com email and wedding contract must be signed and a non-refundable retainer submitted by August 31, 2009 in order to qualify for savings. Wedding date does not need to be finalized at this time to qualify. Apple iPhone 3GS contest ends 7/31/09. All consultation appointments must be scheduled by 7/31/09 and completed by 12/31/09. Apple iPhone 3GS taxes, activation, service plans, and any other fees are the sole responsibility of contest winner(s). Contest winner(s) will be notified via email. Please email info@asimsoofi.com with any questions.