Cutest Kid Contest

Woo hoo!  I am finally caught up on editing all sessions.  I don't think I have been able to say that since last June! ha ha  To celebrate I have decided to offer a fun contest. 

Cutest Kids Contest

Cherished Moments Photography is hosting a Cutest Kids contest beginning January 19th.  The winner will receive a free photo session as well as some free portraits.

Here are all the juicy details.

*One Entry per child

*You must be the parent or legal guardian of the child you enter.

*Child must be 16 years of age or younger.

*You must have permission/rights to use the photo you enter. (Due to copyright laws I will not accept photos from other photographers)

*Photo's must have been taken within the last 6 months.

*Photos will be accepted from 12:01 am, January 19, 2012 until 11:59 pm, January 28, 2012 via email.

*Only photos emailed to dvosejpka@means.net during the previously mentioned time and with the subject line "Cutest Kids Contest Entry" will be accepted.

*Include your child's name and age in the e-mail (child's first name and age will be posted for viewing), as well as your name, address, phone number and email.

*Contest is open to everyone, however you will need to be willing to travel to the studio within 30 days of winning for your child's free portrait session.

How photos will be judged

*All entries will be uploaded into an album called "Cutest Kids Contest" on my facebook business page by Wednesday, February 1, 2012. 

*To vote for a photo you must be a fan ( or under the new facebook system "like") my business facebook page first.  This is important otherwise your vote will not count!

(http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2865691035682&set=o.178950855473430&type=1#!/cherishedmomentsbydeb)

*Next you will need to click "like" under the picture you are voting for.  After that you will want to tell everyone you know to "like" my facebook page and "like" your child's photo.  Don't forget to tell them to help spread the word and mention when the deadline is.

*Photos with the most "likes" by 11:59 pm on February 8, 2012 will be the winner.  Comments under the photos are welcome but will not count towards the total number of votes.  You must click "like" under the photo of your choice for it to count! 

*Remember you must also be a fan of Cherished Moments Photography's facebook page for your vote to count!

*Voting will close on February 8, 2012 at 11:59 pm!  Official winner will be announced no later then Saturday, February 11, 2012.

                                                     What you will win

The child with the most votes will win a portrait session with Cherished Moments Photography, along with a free 8x10, (2) 5x7's and 8 wallets.  Photo sessions must take place within 30 days of winning.

Good Luck!

I know that was a lot of information so the least I can do is to end this post with another cute photo!

Now what are you waiting for?  Go find that cute snapshot and start spreading the word!

Exciting changes coming soon!

I have been terrible with the blog post lately.  I promise to get better.  I tend to keep up with my facebook business page but then I forget to post on my blog.

I have some exciting changes coming in the near future.  I am completely re-doing my price guide.  I plan to offer new packages that will include digital files and some other really cool products!

I am also putting together a lot of totally awesome specials and contests.

Make sure to check back often so you don't miss out.

The first contest I will be offering will be within the next week or two. 

It is going to be The Cutest Kid contest.

Start looking for your favorite snapshot.

I am going to have contestants email them to me and then I will post them on my business facebook page for my fans to vote for their favorite.  The winner will receive a free photo session along with some free portraits.

Complete details will be posted by next week.

Well no post is complete without showcasing some cute portraits.

Here is one of my favorite Baby's First Year clients.  Little Ben is one of the cutest little boys I have ever seen.  I wish I could take his pictures more often then every 3 months.

Andy & Molly

An unbelievably warm day considering it was December 31st.  The beautiful weather made it nice for getting outside for pictures without worrying about the bride getting too cold.  I was even running around outside in my stocking feet trying to get the perfect shot.  The bride and groom were beautiful inside and out!  I love it when couples get creative with their shoes.  Perfection!

This day may not have started out the way Andy and Molly had anticipated.  They were hoping for a white wonderland the day they got married.  Regardless the ceremony was beautiful.  The church was decorated with Christmas trees, wreaths and Poinsettias.  The smell of evergreen filled the air from the candles burning inside the church.  Every detail was perfect (well except for the lack of snow). 

We traveled from Northfield to the Wilds Golf Course in Prior Lake.  I must admit I was kind of happy we didn't have to deal with icy roads and snow.

The reception was beautiful.  Party hats adorned the table as guests arrived waiting for the party to begin.  The happy couple entered the hall going straight for the dance floor.  Some couples you can just tell are meant to be together.  This is the case for Andy and Molly.  Their love for one another was overflowing.

The fun was just beginning.  We had a photobooth set up with tons of crazy props.  The guests and wedding party were having a blast.

Suddenly we looked outside and the snow was falling.  This was not just ordinary snow...no these were the biggest snow flakes that I have ever seen.  It's almost like God was granting them their wish for a white wedding. 

The snow accumulated so fast! I grabbed Andy and Molly and we headed outside. Because it was snowing so hard and such big flakes it was a bit tricky not to get a big snowflake in front of their face.

We were so honored to be chosen to document their wedding.  It was a New Years Eve to remember.