Miss Georgia 2011, Michaela Lackey's Official MISS AMERICA headshot!

Photo by Matt Boyd

Hair & Makeup by Meredith Boyd

Matt Boyd Photography Featured at Miss America Pageant 2011

On set with Jeff Foxworthy!

Can I say I love my job?  I do!  Today I was honored to be hired again for the second time to be Jeff Foxworthy's hair and makeup artist for his show Tecomate Whitetail Nation airing on the Outdoor Network and Versus.  More pics and video to come soon!  Here's a shot of us after his makeup touch ups in between sets.

Meredith Boyd, Celebrity Hair and Makeup Artist  - Mere Cosmetics

Pictured with client: Jeff Foxworthy

Disaster in the South

Want to give aid to help with the massive destruction of the southern states disaster? You can go to the American Red Cross website here:www.redcross.org or you can simply text: REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10. Every little bit helps, people are hurting, homeless and without basic needs. Please pray.

The Countdown is On!

The Atlanta Arthritis Walk is almost here!  Did you know that arthritis is the nation's #1 cause of disability?  Every dollar helps for research for this cause!

Link to my walk page here

Fashion Photo Shoot with Matt Boyd Photography

I love my husband, Matt Boyd!  While at the Sherri Hill trunk show in Columbus, Ga for Lasting Impressions, we had a few minutes to take a quick fashion shot in one of Sherri's newest cocktail dresses. Many thanks Matt, Sherri and Keith for making me feel like a million bucks!

Photo by Matt Boyd

Makeup by Meredith Boyd

More Matt Boyd Photography Photogenic Winners!

Congrats to Cara Tripodis for winning the Miss Georgia National Teenager title, portfolio, interview and supermodel awards!

Congrats to Samantha Pinson for winning photogenic, congeniality, and placing 1st runner up at the Georgia National Miss pageant!

Photos by Matt Boyd
Hair and Makeup by Meredith Boyd

Sign this petition to keep life saving research!

The nation’s health and economic vitality have benefited from the longstanding, bipartisan commitment to NIH-supported medical research at more than 3,000 medical schools, teaching hospitals, universities, and other research institutions in every state. Cutting NIH funding will immediately halt promising research on new approaches to diagnose, prevent, and treat disease while simultaneously eliminating jobs across the country as global competitors continue to invest aggressively in science to strengthen their own economies. 
Sign the petition here!

Introducing MISS AMERICA 2011, TERESA SCANLAN!

We are so honored and excited to have been asked by the Miss America Organization to photograph the reigning Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan! We have many images from headshots to fashion that Miss America will use all year long, this is the first of them which we just found out made the cover of Pageantry Magazine.  Stay tuned for more exciting Miss America updates!

Photo by Matt Boyd Photography  Atlanta, Georgia

Hair and Makeup by Meredith Boyd

Matt Boyd Photography

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HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR MILLIONS IN PAIN!

Help Make a Difference. Pain is Universal - So is Encouragement. 

Visit my Arthritis Walk Page - Here!

Come join Matt, Rocky and myself on May 14th at  for the annual ARTHRITIS WALK, there is a 1 or 3 mile option. Many participants choose not to walk and prefer to take part in the activities going on at the starting line. People of any age and ability level are welcome at the Arthritis Walk - Atlanta. The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide signature event that raises funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.

Donate today!

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! ARTHRITIS WALK ATLANTA NEEDS YOU!

Join us May 14th for the Atlanta Arthritis Walk!  There are still volunteer spots available at this event!  It's fun to be a part of the excitement! We're looking for volunteers to assist us at the registration table, food table, information table, kids area, doggie den and greeters!  


Here's the registration form below, please email it back ASAP to Jennifer Duncan at jduncan@arthritis.org or fax 678-237-4445 or all to register directly at  678-237-4444.  Contact Jennifer directly to sign up today!

Can't wait to see you there! Thanks for helping us make this the best walk ever!   

Time to go Krogering for a Cure!

Shop Kroger now until Saturday, April 23 and support the Arthritis Foundation! 

10¢ of every bag of 9oz. Kruncher’s or 12oz. Snyder’s Flavored Pretzel Pieces sold will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation. 

15¢ of select varieties of Thomas’ products sold will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation.

Arthritis Walk Atlanta Luncheon

Getting pumped up for yet the biggest and best Arthritis Walk ever!  This year's kickoff luncheon was wonderful, filled with friends and supporters of the Arthritis Foundation. I'm proud to be a part of Wisdom Walkers, a team formed by my dear friend Dorothy Leone-Glasser.  Visit her website, she's an inspiration and has truly become a mentor to me as well as Heidi McIntyre who is the greatest advocate of arthritis I've ever known. These women are why I walk and will always champion this important cause until a cure is found. Also icing on the cake was to see my friends Isabella and Zach there as well, they are just a joy and smile through the everyday pain of arthritis.   


Here's a photo with my friend Zach! I've known him a little over two years. He was diagnosed with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) when he was six years old. Last year, he missed 57 days of school as a result of pain so bad that it often caused him to be so sick it was so bad that his body went into shock. After one procedure and two surgeries on his hips, he is doing better, but still lives with pain daily. He is unable to enjoy many of the activities that other kids his age do like paint ball, baseball, laser tag, dancing, hiking and camping, etc. 

HELP KIDS LIKE ZACH! Arthritis is UNACCEPTABLE!


I will post soon how to volunteer for the Atlanta Arthritis Walk - it's FUN and a great way to help a worthy cause!

 (1st photo: Meredith and Zach; 3rd photo: Heidi, Meredith, Beth and Dorothy; 5th photo: Meredith, Zach and his mom at Faces of arthritis event two years ago.)

Made (Season 10) | Ep. 30 | Pageant Queen

Made (Season 10) | Ep. 30 | Pageant Queen: "Brittany is a full-fledged redneck. But, underneath the camo, Brittany wants to discover her ladylike qualities and become a pageant queen."

For those who didn't see this episode, check out the link above! Matt and Meredith Boyd of Matt Boyd Photography transform Brittany into a pageant queen during their photo shoot for her pageant headshots in Atlanta, Ga.

Featured Image Speaker at Miss Georgia Pageant Forum Weekend!

"PROJECTING THE BEST YOU!" 


Had a great day speaking to all the Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen contestants, parents, board members and staff of Miss Georgia today at Forum in Columbus about their IMAGE pertaining to makeup and hair to be your best on stage! Don't forget to take advantage of your Mere Cosmetics gift certificate! Call to schedule your session today 678-460-7797 or email meredithboyd@yahoo.com

Double Photogenic Awards for Matt Boyd Photography clients!

Congrats to Matt Boyd Photography and Mere Cosmetics clients, Cheney Thomasson - Miss Teen North Georgia 2011 and Samantha Pinson - Miss North Georgia 2011 for winning their new crowns and also winning the OVERALL PHOTOGENIC AWARDS!

2011 Arthritis Advocacy Summit

The 2011 Advocacy  Summit is happening in Washington, D.C. but you can join us from home! Hear about  arthritis research and the pipeline for new treatments; learn the talking points  for the important issues right now, and how to effectively advocate from  Washington's  best experts all from the convenience of your living room.  Watch it all LIVE from Washington on SummitTV March 1st 8:30AM-12PM  EST!

 

 

Join us at the 2011 Virtual Summit to begin taking action and changing the way Washington does business!

While we're storming the halls of Capitol Hill, we need you to storm their inboxes! Take action to:

 

no.1 Build awareness through the Congressional Arthritis Caucus

 

no.2 Make arthritis a national priority.

 

no.3 Maintain arthritis research at the National Institutes of Health

 

no.4 Support arthritis research at the Department of Defense

Another winner!

Congrats to Matt Boyd Photography and Mere Cosmetics client, Madison Rutherford on winning Miss Georgia Teen United States 2011!

Photo by Matt Boyd Photography - Altlanta, Ga

Hair and Makeup by Meredith Boyd

Arthritis research and prevention programs are in real jeopardy!

Funding for vital arthritis research and prevention programs face an unprecedented and immediate threat. The House has voted to cut more than $2 billion from research and prevention programs that directly impact people with arthritis.  The bill is now in the hands of the Senate who will determine the future. 


If these proposed cuts to this year’s funding are enacted at the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis programs will be reduced which will take years to recover and delay much-needed research.

Your Senators need to hear from the American people that cuts inarthritis research funding do more harm than good. We ask that you contact your Senators now to let them know why arthritis research funding is important to you, your family, your community, and our nation.

The moment for action is now! Take 5 minutes to speak out against this attack on the Arthritis Community. 

Please Call the Capitol Switchboard @ (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with the offices of the following people:

• Sen. Saxby Chambliss
• Sen. Johnny Isakson

Feel free to use these talking points in your conversation:

• My name is ______, and I'm a constituent that cares about arthritis - an unacceptable, painful and disabling disease that costs our country $128 billion annually.
• I understand the challenge you face in reducing the deficit and balancing the budget. I share these goals.
• However, over $2 billion in cuts to research and prevention funding at the NIH and the CDC do more harm than good.
• Cuts in research funding will limit our ability to discover cures for arthritis, will eliminate jobs right here in our state, and will jeopardize American innovation and competitiveness around the world.  
• An investment in health is an investment in our nation's future. As your constituent, please vote against these drastic cuts. 

Why can't I just email my Members of Congress? Good question.  These cuts are a top priority for a number of patient advocacy groups. In order to be heard, we have to call. Thousands are emailing offices each day with their unique requests.  In order to stand out, we need direct communication with legislative offices.  Learn more about Hill staffer opinions on constituent advocacy.

Matt Boyd Photography Named Official Athens Fashion Week Promotional Ad Campaign Photographer

Matt Boyd Photography is honored to be named the official advertising and promotional campaign photographer for Athens Fashion Week! 

Another Photogenic Winner!

Congrats to client, Rachael Starkey for not only winning the title of Miss Southeast 2011, but also the overall photogenic awards! 


Thank you for choosing Matt Boyd Photography for your winning pageant headshots!

Photo by Matt Boyd Photography

Hair/Makeup by Meredith Boyd

Another Photogenic Winner!

Congrats to our client Anna Treadway for winning the OVERALL PHOTOGENIC AWARD and the Miss Georgia Southern University CROWN last night, thanks for choosing us to do your winning headshots!

Pageant Headshot by: Matt Boyd Photography - Atlanta, Ga

Hair and Makeup by Meredith Boyd

ABC and Planet Hollywood Selects Matt Boyd Photography for Miss America Promotions!

Check out ABC and Planet Hollywood's advertisements for the Miss America Pageant! Pictured above is the 3 story banner in the Planet Hollywood Casino and the hotel room keys with the headshot we took of Caressa Cameron, Miss America!  Photo credits are noted on the bottom right hand corner!


Photo by Matt Boyd Photography
Hair/Makeup by Meredith Boyd

Official Makeup Artist for Miss Georgia, Christina McCauley

What an honor it is to be asked by Christina McCauley, Miss Georgia 2010 to be her official makeup artist this year! We have been preparing for months for Miss America, Christina has had hair and makeup instruction sessions at my makeup studio in Smyrna using my line of pageant makeup, Mere Cosmetics for each phase of competition as well as for her year as MISS GEORGIA!

San Francisco Chronicle Arthritis Special Report

All photos by Matt Boyd Photography

Official Makeup Artist for Miss Georgia...Onto Miss America!

It seems like yesterday that Christina McCauley was crowned Miss Georgia 2010! It is such an honor to be her official makeup artist not only for her state head shots, but also for Miss America! Here's a tribute to her journey to the crown and I will keep you all posted with updates!

Much love to you all,
Meredith

Photo by Matt Boyd Photography
Hair/Makeup by Meredith Boyd

Planet Hollywood Ad for Miss America

Check out the ad ABC and Planet Hollywood are using to promote the Miss America pageant!  It's a head shot we took of Miss America, Caressa Cameron!

Photo by Matt Boyd Photography
Hair/Makeup by Meredith Boyd

Atlanta, Georgia Professional Makeup Artist

Gearing up for a great 2011! Looking forward to making clients even more beautiful for proms, pageants, weddings, senior pictures and commercial clients ready for the cameras!

Cheers to everyone and God Bless!

Meredith

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