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  • Welcome! My name is Christie, and thank you for stopping by! I am a lifestyle photographer serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Cruz County. You’ll find that my style is modern and fresh with a twist of sunshine, infused with vibrancy and sprinkled with that little thing we call LOVE.

    During our time together, I want to capture the laughter and real moments that you see daily and love about your children. When we meet, show me your heart, the joy and magic of your family. I can't wait to meet you!

    P.S. I'm fun to work with :)

and the winner is…

Comment #9! ALISSA BOLLES….come on down! You are the winner!! Congratulations! Check your inbox.:)

Thank you all very much for participating in our giveaway! I had 20+ emails from etsy sellers and other photographers wanting to join in while this giveaway was live, so keep checking back…I’ll be doing another giveaway in the future for sure! Vendors, if you are interested in joining my next giveaway, please contact me at info@christiebrown.com with the subject line “giveaway vendor”.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

xo
C

fabulous february giveaway

It’s time!! I’ve wanted to do one of these giveaways for a long time, and I thought what better way to start someone’s week on Valentine’s Day (a Monday this year!) than to announce a winner? I love giving the love.

I’ve teamed up with a great group of women business owners, and we have an AWESOME giveaway for one lucky winner!

WHAT DO I WIN? (photos below)

Christie Brown Photography: $25 gift card to GAP (can be used at babyGap, Gap Kids or Gap)

Paisley and Posies: rainbow tutu and legwarmers

Sharon Neves Photography: 8×10 Organic Bloom frame

Jewelia’s Closet: $50 gift certificate (excludes bling converse)

Baby K Designs: $50 gift certificate

Braggin Baby Boutique: 20×20 shag rug (newborn photography prop)

Rockin’ Cali Girls: $50 gift certificate

Olive to Sew: your choice of monogrammed bloomers or a zebra pettiskirt

Pokadot Imagination: baby owl hat

Quite the prize package, eh? And you thought roses and chocolate would make your Valentine’s Day this year.:)

HOW DO I WIN?

1) Visit and check out each of these great shops, and please try to leave each vendor some comment love on their facebook wall and also tell them how you discovered them… (i.e. ” New fan from Christie Brown Photography’s giveaway! http://christiebrown.com/fabulous-february-giveaway “) Feel free to cut and paste!

2) You must click “like” on all facebook fan pages (including yours truly):

Christie Brown Photography
Paisley and Posies
Sharon Neves Photography
Jewelia’s Closet
Baby K Designs
Braggin Baby Boutique
Rockin’ Cali Girls
Olive to Sew
Pokadot Imagination

3) Then come back here, leave ONE comment on this post letting us know you did so and where you found out about the giveaway. Really, it’s that easy!

Cross your fingers. Hang tight. Winner will be announced on…Monday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day! Winner will be chosen by Random.org based on your comment number on this blog post.

Please note that all comments are moderated by me. If you do not see your comment right away, please do not post again. I will moderate all comments as fast as I can, ladies! Thanks for the love! Good luck!

**Giveaway will end on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 11:59 pm pacific time.**

Emily - February 13, 2011 - 9:20 pm

I ‘liked’ all of the above website! Thanks for doing this giveaway! I found a lot of neat vendors to use! I found this giveaway by looking at various websites. Thanks!

Vanessa Black - February 13, 2011 - 7:18 pm

Done and Done! I love this idea and love all of your give away partners! Great marketing!

Caitlin - February 13, 2011 - 9:36 am

I am so excited about the giveaway and just liked all the new pages. I heard about the giveaway on your FB wall.

Giannina Womach - February 13, 2011 - 9:18 am

Oops! And I forgot to say that I found out about your giveaway on FB and liked all of them. Easy to do, because they are all so cute!

Giannina Womach - February 13, 2011 - 9:17 am

Well, I think it’s safe to say that I am a HUGE fan of your work. You truly are amazing, Christie. In more ways than one! :) Good luck with your business, although from what I can see, you don’t need it.

Elizabeth Anderson - February 13, 2011 - 8:42 am

I’ve liked all of the pages!!! Thanks for the chance to win an awesome contest :)

Alyssa Kirby - February 13, 2011 - 1:59 am

Done! Adorable pages! Thank you!! :)
New fan from Christie Brown Photography’s giveaway! =]

Henria O. - February 12, 2011 - 9:05 pm

I liked all of the Facebook pages but I’ve been banned from posting on FB (not sure for how long, this is the first time this has happened to me) and couldn’t leave comments on the pages (I hope posting on the pages wasn’t an absolute requirement as you did say to ‘try’ to leave a comment). I found out about you from Braggin Baby Boutique. I’d have to say my favorite items were the bling converse from Jewelia’s Closet and the many beautiful headbands and crocheted hats from Baby K Designs.
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

Dawn Kelley - February 12, 2011 - 8:22 pm

I have “liked” all the vendors and left some love! I found out about this giveaway from Olive To Sew facebook page!!!

Jenny Stamos - February 12, 2011 - 4:22 pm

Liked everyone!

Heard about you while entering other photography giveaways!

Lauren Polson - February 11, 2011 - 5:45 am

What a fun giveaway! I enjoyed looking at everyone’s sites and seeing all of the cute stuff and great pictures! I saw this giveaway on the Paisley and Poises facebook site.

Lindsay Smith - February 11, 2011 - 5:23 am

Such an amazing giveaway! I learned of it from BabyK. I would be in <3 with all of the goodies for my daughter Audrina. You ladies have lots of awesome things going on! Keep up the creativity!!

Rachel Pipkorn - February 10, 2011 - 11:21 am

I liked everyone’s page (unless they were already on my list!) and left a little love for each as well! I heard about your giveaway from Paisley and Posies.

Jenny Molton - February 10, 2011 - 11:17 am

Hi! I liked all of the Facebook pages!! :) Crossing my fingers :)

I heard about you from Olive to Sew.

Jeanette Brown - February 10, 2011 - 9:48 am

Hello. What an amazing give away this is!! I noticed the give away when I was browsing on Paisley and Posies page! I have to little girly girls who would absolutely love these prizez. Everyone has such incredible tallent! – Jeanette B.

Kellie Dixon - February 10, 2011 - 9:23 am

Thank you so much for sharing such amazing links of facebook pages. I found out about this giveaway through Paisley and Posies Boutique for Girls. Suzanne, the owner of Paisley and Posies Boutique for Girls made my daughters 1st birthday outfit, with matching leg warmers and bow. I wish you lived closer (I live in Georgia) so that you could take pictures of her in her super adorable outfit. Again, thanks for the links….and your pictures are amazing. Crossing my fingers!!!

Lisa - February 10, 2011 - 9:13 am

GREAT idea and fantastic prizes (which would all look/be great for my sweet little niece…wink wink nudge nudge). =) I found out about your giveaway from the Paisley and Posies page, Suzanne does incredible work is very dedicated to her customers! Good Luck everyone!

Bonita - February 9, 2011 - 9:24 pm

I liked all the pages (if I didn’t already have them liked)…and left a little love!! I had already liked your facebook previously, so that is how I found out!!

Lyndsie - February 9, 2011 - 8:42 pm

I found out about this amazing give-away through Rockin’ Cali! Thanks so much for organizing this and also spreading awareness for other WAHM products! GREAT participants and I can’t wait to hear the results!!

Jessica Stubbs - February 9, 2011 - 8:30 pm

I liked and left love for all the vendors. I found this giveaway by surfing facebook for props. Thank you for hosting such a generous giveaway.

kiersten camacho - February 9, 2011 - 7:48 pm

Hi! Found you through Facebook! Thanks for hosting a fabulous giveaway!!! Liked all of the pages and left everyone some love.

sandra - February 9, 2011 - 7:16 pm

Love the shots you did they are cute. I love photos of children they are so unpredicitable and cute. I love taking pictures of my son. I entered your contests. **fingers crossed**

Tiffany Sooth - February 9, 2011 - 7:15 pm

I was already a fan of your page and your work, but I liked all the great vendors in your giveaway! I am a new photographer starting out and love seeing what my work could one day aspire to :-)

Thanks for the opportunity to win such wonderful stuff!

Tiffany Sooth

Cindal - February 9, 2011 - 7:02 pm

I have visted all of your wonderful vendors and liked their pages. I discovered your great giveaway while browsing facebook for more vendor sites, thanks so much for giving us this opportunity to win some wonderful products.

Alexa - February 9, 2011 - 5:07 pm

Hi!
First of all, your photos are just beautiful! Found the giveaway and amazing pages from Paisley and Posies. But, found Paisley and Posies from the Blue Blue Pink Bowtique!!
Thanks for the chance to win these fabulous prizes! :)

Robin Godwin - February 9, 2011 - 4:42 pm

Found out about this through Paisleys and Posies. I have “liked” all pages and can’t wait to start shopping at them all!

Jennifer - February 9, 2011 - 3:43 pm

Found you per Braggin Baby Boutique! Thank you so much for doing a giveaway!! Cute products!

AMBER - February 9, 2011 - 1:07 pm

FOUND OUT THROUGH FACEBOOK. LIKE AND COMMENT EACH PAGE :)

Sherri - February 9, 2011 - 1:07 pm

I have commented and liked all vendors! I found out about the giveaway on facebook. I thinks it great that you all are having the giveaway! Going to make someone’s Valentines Day Great!:-D Can’t help, but hope I will be one!!

Sherri - February 9, 2011 - 12:58 pm

I found out about the giveaway on facebook! I think it’s great that you all are doing this! Will make a lot of peoples ValentinesDay!!!

Amy Leigh Vecchio - February 9, 2011 - 12:56 pm

Hi. I fan’d all the pages per the rules for enter. I saw the contest on Braggin Baby Boutique facebook page. Hope I win!! :-)

Julie Krill - February 9, 2011 - 12:56 pm

So excited about the beautiful prizes that I’m actually doing this!!!
Saw it on Sharon’s (of Sharon Neves Photography) facebook page.

sarah shult - February 9, 2011 - 12:29 pm

Liked & gave all the vendors a THANKS on facebook. I found this giveaway on organic blooms FB page. Thank you for putting this all together!!

Zaiha Rivera - February 9, 2011 - 12:22 pm

This is such a great giveaway. I am so excited. I hope I win! :) I liked and commented on all Facebook pages, everybody has amazing stuff! I will definitely be ordering lots of stuff soon! Thanks!

Kristen Thomas - February 9, 2011 - 12:02 pm

Hi!

New fan from Christie Brown Photography’s giveaway! http://christiebrown.com/fabulous-february-giveaway

This is the first time I have tried one of these giveaways. I have been a fan of Sharon’s for a while, so I am excited to find these other lovely sites. I am especially excited about Polkadot Imagination. Can’t wait to head over there and look at more stuff!!

Thank you.

Ashley Seago - February 9, 2011 - 11:58 am

I found your website through Paisley and Posies. I love all the vendors as well as your photography!

Johanna Lakin - February 9, 2011 - 11:51 am

Hi I found out about this giveaway through organic blooms on facebook. I left a comment on every vendors page. I would like to be entered the contest! All of these vendors are wonderful! Im excited to see who wins!

kassie - February 9, 2011 - 11:50 am

I like all of the pages.

Amy Redford - February 8, 2011 - 5:18 pm

I found out on facebook,posted by another photographer! Great giveaway, i just “liked” everyone!!!

Kara Janelle - February 8, 2011 - 11:33 am

I found out about the giveaway through facebook!! I already like most of the vendors, so I found out through them! :) :)

Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!

I like everyone’s pages!!

karajphotography(at)gmail(dot)com

Kelley Chimienti - February 7, 2011 - 2:33 pm

Wow, there is some SERIOUS competition with this SWEET giveaway :) . All of the vendors in this giveaway are awesome! But I cannot tell a lie, my favorite is and forever will be Christie Brown Photography :) !

Lori Pruitt - February 7, 2011 - 12:46 pm

I found this on The Organic Bloom FB page!

Martina - February 4, 2011 - 8:12 am

I visied all of the businesses involved and left a comment. Great businesses with wonderful products by the way!! My niece Tricia Metcalf posted on FB about you guys. I would like to enter the give away contest.

Heather - February 3, 2011 - 5:29 pm

Found you per Baby K Designs facebook page! Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway! :)

Andrea Frazier - February 3, 2011 - 12:38 pm

I found out about your giveaway from paisley and posies, ive visited all of the sponsors and “liked” them and commented on their page

Kerry Hogle - February 3, 2011 - 11:41 am

AMAZING GIVE AWAY!!! I found you thru organic bloom! Hope i win!

Erin Kowald - February 3, 2011 - 11:31 am

Hello. I visited all of the participating pages on FB and left them some comment love. I found out about your giveaway via Paisley and Posies. Crossing my fingers that I win this awesome giveaway. Thanks so much!

Brenda Murphy Photography - February 3, 2011 - 11:15 am

like’d and left love for all vendors … especially you! :D Thanks for the giveaway… fingers crossed! :D OH, found it on Organic Bloom

Larissa - February 3, 2011 - 10:11 am

I found the giveaway through paisley and posies boutique for little girls. I liked all of the vendors(sites) and commented on each one of them! Thanks for the great giveaway contest!

JANILEE CLARK - February 3, 2011 - 9:13 am

Christie Brown Photography’s giveaway! IS WERE I DISCOVERED THIS ENCHANTED GIVEAWAY AND WENT INTO EACH SITE ON FACEBOOK AND LEFT COMMENTS AND LIKED EACH ONE

Maria Pickels - February 3, 2011 - 7:29 am

Awesome giveaway! I visited all your venders commented and “liked” them! Found you through The Organic Bloom!

Jessica - February 3, 2011 - 7:22 am

I liked and loved all the vendors! I found out about you and the giveaway from a post by the Organic Bloom. Thanks for the oppurtunity!

Shannon Harrison - February 3, 2011 - 5:26 am

I heard of this contest on Polka Dot Imagination on facebook:o)
All sites are wonderful!

Rachel Lyle-Cranford - February 3, 2011 - 4:46 am

Awesome giveaway! I am a fan of all now. I heard about the giveaway from being a fan with Braggin Baby.

erin noie - February 2, 2011 - 11:48 pm

I like everyone & commented! What a fab group of vendors. I heard about this giveaway through the Organic Blooms FB page. Crossing my fingers :)

Anne Doughty - February 2, 2011 - 9:25 pm

Found the contest from Organic Bloom. “Liked” all the pages. :)

Danielle Archuleta - February 2, 2011 - 8:19 pm

Found out about the Giveaway from The Organic Bloom! I visited all the venders, left some love!
Thanks for the Great Giveaway!

Renee - February 2, 2011 - 7:49 pm

Found about your giveaway from Braggin Baby Boutique! Thanks for the sweet giveaway :)

I liked those sites I wasn’t already a fan of – I love finding new vendors!!

leanna sutton - February 2, 2011 - 7:28 pm

I found out about your giveaway through my friend Jessica Janes. I have liked everyone and showed them some love.

Connie - February 2, 2011 - 7:24 pm

so much cute stuff. I want one of everything! I found out thru the Christie Brown Photography Facebook page :)

Jessica Janes - February 2, 2011 - 7:19 pm

I have completed all steps!!!! This is a fabulous giveaway!!! I’m gonna cross my fingers really tight!!!!!

Heather Harlin - February 2, 2011 - 6:14 pm

Found out about the giveaway from the Organic Bloom… Liked all the pages and have my fingers crossed :)

Katrina Teimo - February 2, 2011 - 6:08 pm

Hi there… Love this giveaway! I have “liked” all the wonderful vendors and left comments. I saw your giveaway through Organic Bloom’s posting! Thanks for running a contest like this.

Heather G - February 2, 2011 - 5:46 pm

What an awesome giveaway – so many wonderful things!

Angela Hanson - February 2, 2011 - 5:05 pm

I found out about the contest from Organic Bloom! I “liked” all the pages on facebook. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Olivia Schweers - February 2, 2011 - 3:55 pm

Hey…I heard about your giveaway through one of the vendors and I am so excited to get a chance to win all the great stuff on here! Thanks for the opportunity!

Jessica Lloyd - February 2, 2011 - 3:38 pm

Thanks for hosting an awesome giveaway! I liked all the pages and left them some love! I found out about your giveaway from the Braggin Baby Boutique FB page! I would love to win!

Erin - February 2, 2011 - 3:33 pm

I like all of the pages.

Amanda Olsem - February 2, 2011 - 2:39 pm

Followed all steps to enter the giveaway! Found out about the giveaway via Organic Bloom! Hoping to win…!

Wendy R - February 2, 2011 - 2:26 pm

Love the links and gifts!! Did everything as instructed! Cant wait to see my winning number:}

Sandy H - February 2, 2011 - 2:26 pm

Found you through The Organic Bloom. Liked everyone and welcome them to my FB family. Wonderful connections. Thanks.
Sandy

Staci - February 2, 2011 - 2:16 pm

Love all the pages you posted, so “like”ing them was super easy! Left them all messages to thank them for giving us the chance to win. Can’t wait to find out who wins! Thank you as well for giving us the chance to win the bundle! It sounds wonderful!

Ashley - February 2, 2011 - 1:43 pm

“liked” all the vendors on FB! I found this giveaway through a facebook friend who had posted it on her page!

Desiree Decker - February 2, 2011 - 1:25 pm

I saw this giveaway on The Organic Bloom’s facebook page and came straight over! I “liked” (although I really LOVE) the vendors and the products they’re giving! I hope I win! :)

Jennifer Palmer - February 2, 2011 - 1:11 pm

Wow! From a mom originally from California now living in Atlanta I loved to see all these Cali businesses! We go back home a lot and I love to do business with other mom owned companies and its a bonus that they are from Home Sweet Home! This was such a treat to find! Love all these items!

Sandahl O. - February 2, 2011 - 1:10 pm

Saw your giveaway on Oraganic Bloom’s Facebook page. Liked all the vendors, beautiful stuff!!

Amy Mize - February 2, 2011 - 1:04 pm

I have “liked” each vendor and left them a message. Thanks for the awesome giveaway. Hope I win!

Tera Evans - February 2, 2011 - 1:00 pm

I found out about you giveaway from Paisley and posies, I visited each site, liked their sites and left a comment on their wall, what a great group of talented woman, everything is beautiful and so cute, cant wait for the winner, goodluck to all!!!

Erica Farwell - February 2, 2011 - 12:57 pm

Found your through The Organic Blooms FB page. Love you’re work, beautiful images! Liked all the vendors/shops as well! awesome giveaway!! ;)

susan R - February 2, 2011 - 12:54 pm

i liked all the vendors. found this giveaway through organic bloom!

Vanessa Vieira Gross - February 2, 2011 - 12:51 pm

Yay!! Such a lovely giveaway. I am a new fan of each site & posted some luv & your giveaway link on each also. Thanks for the fun chance for one of us to get our hands on all of this goodness!

Crystal - February 2, 2011 - 12:45 pm

LOVE all the vendor’s in this give-a-way! PICK ME PLEASE :) . I learned of this from Organic Bloom!

Allison Anderson - February 2, 2011 - 12:43 pm

Heard about this through the Organic Bloom.! Liked it all!

Ginger O'Rourke - February 2, 2011 - 12:42 pm

So many cute things. Would LOVE to win any of them, but all of them would be a jackpot.

Jennifer White - February 2, 2011 - 12:25 pm

LOVE all of this!!! You guys are so sweet share all of this love! =) I found out about the giveaway from the Organic Bloom’s FB page! Happy early Valentines Day!

Julie Preston - February 2, 2011 - 12:21 pm

I visited each FB page, like them and left a comment. I found out about this giveaway through Organic Bloom! I heart them! Thank you! :)

Brittany - February 2, 2011 - 12:20 pm

I liked all the pages and also commented! Am loving every single page! I heard about the contest from organic bloom

Brooke Costantino - February 2, 2011 - 12:19 pm

I heard about this amazing contest from Paisley and Posies. Pick me!

Sara Vincent - February 2, 2011 - 12:07 pm

Found your site through organic bloom’s post about the contest. left love on all the sights

Jessica Heinlein - February 2, 2011 - 12:02 pm

Done. :)
I found out through Organic Bloom’s facebook page!

Megan Gioeli - February 2, 2011 - 12:01 pm

Thanks for hosting this give away. I am fans of the the vendors particiapting and let some love on their page! I saw this giveaway on Organic Blooms’ FB page.

M.GioeliPhotography@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Sidni Ruby - February 2, 2011 - 11:57 am

I LOVED all of the pages! What a great giveaway!

Candace - February 2, 2011 - 11:55 am

What a FUN, SWEET giveaway! I have not been exposed to most of these vendors & I must say they are all awesome! I was able to be a part of the giveaway thanks to Organic Blooms post!

Donna - February 2, 2011 - 11:48 am

Found your giveaway via Organic Bloom on FB. I went to all the sites and “liked” them, but I’ve gotta say…I really did LIKE them all! What an exciting prize package!!!!!!

Heidi - February 2, 2011 - 11:45 am

Saw your giveaway on Oraganic Bloom’s Facebook page. Liked all the vendors and keeping my fingers crossed!!!

Anissa - February 2, 2011 - 11:45 am

I did it all! Went and left some comment love and liked all their pages:) Thanks for the giveaway! I came across the giveaway on facebook:) Good Luck to everyone!

Amber Robinson - February 2, 2011 - 11:45 am

a little love has been left at every vendor! I learned about this giveaway via The Organic Bloom! :)

Jami - February 2, 2011 - 11:44 am

Liked them all–referred to giveaway by Organic Bloom

April Russell - February 2, 2011 - 11:44 am

I liked all of the amazing folks and left some love! I found out about the giveaway through you on my facebook!

Leah - February 2, 2011 - 11:40 am

I liked all of your giveaway’s facebook pages. I saw this giveaway on facebook!

Thank you, Leah
leahlovesdogs14@yahoo.com
http://www.queenlondonscarriage.blogspot.com

Chesnye Gardner - February 2, 2011 - 11:39 am

Liked all vendors, visited all stores and left comments on all pages! Found this giveaway through The Organic Bloom! Thanks so much!

Marlene LeBaron - February 2, 2011 - 11:39 am

I liked everyone and let them know I found them through you! I found out about your giveaway through The Organic Bloom! Thanks so much!!

Erica Williams - February 2, 2011 - 11:38 am

I Liked all the amazing vendor included in the giveaway!

Mallorie Johnson (GND Photography) - February 2, 2011 - 11:38 am

Found you guys through the organic bloom!!

Thanks for another great contest!

Erica Williams - February 2, 2011 - 11:38 am

I visited all the shops and left love:)

Tara Harde - February 2, 2011 - 11:36 am

Liked all vendors and left them some love. I found out about the giveaway on facebook!

Kara Janelle - February 2, 2011 - 11:35 am

Hi there! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!!! I found out about you from the Organic Bloom!! :) I’m hopin and praying that I win your wonderful giveaway!

I completed all the steps!!

Alicia Yanez - February 2, 2011 - 11:34 am

Done!!! I saw your giveaway link on a friend’s page! I hope Random.Org picks me!!! I looove these awesome prizes!

Shannon Griffith - February 2, 2011 - 11:34 am

Thanks for the awesome giveaway!! :) Good luck everyone! XOXO

I found out about your give away from “The Organic Bloom”!

Emily - February 2, 2011 - 11:33 am

Awesome giveaway!!! Loved looking at all the other vendors. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Shannon Griffith - February 2, 2011 - 11:33 am

Thanks for the awesome giveaway!! :) Good luck everyone! XOXO

Daquiri Mascitelli - February 2, 2011 - 11:33 am

oops, I forgot to add… I heard about the contest through Sharon Neves Photography Facebook page.

Daydra Coombes - February 2, 2011 - 11:33 am

Hi, the giveaway is so great! I liked and left comments on all the great sites!! I found out about the giveaway through organic bloom!! <3 it!

Stefanie - February 2, 2011 - 11:32 am

New fan from Christie Brown Photography’s giveaway!

Daquiri Mascitelli - February 2, 2011 - 11:31 am

I visited all of the facebook pages and liked them all! I hope I win because my adorable 5 month old would LOVE it! :)

Jaylyn Wereley - February 2, 2011 - 11:31 am

visited all your vendors and left comments, and LIKES!
THanks so much hope I win!!!!!

April Kennedy - February 2, 2011 - 11:31 am

I liked them all and I found out from The Organic Bloom on fb.
Thanks for a great giveaway.

Julie Wagner - February 2, 2011 - 11:30 am

LOVE this contest!
Liked all the pages and left some lovin for everyone too!

Rebecca Wolfe - February 2, 2011 - 11:27 am

Thanks for this amazing giveaway! Loved all the pages and items!

Ashley J - February 2, 2011 - 11:23 am

Love this & “like” all the vendors!

Heather Schaefer - February 2, 2011 - 11:12 am

I love your work. I live in Los Banos..do you travel? Also I am a new fan and have completed all the items on the giveaway. I will defiantly be making some purchases on the other sites!

Erin Hicks - February 2, 2011 - 10:44 am

I loved looking at all of the sites! All of the work is so amazing! Thanks for doing the giveaway!

Erin Hicks

Carmon Smith - February 2, 2011 - 10:29 am

I’ve liked all the pages above and actually was already a fan of Paisley’s and Possie’s. I ordered her adorable Noel Christmas shirts this past year. Hope I win so I can get my daughter a sweet item for her birthday!

Breanna Aldrich - February 2, 2011 - 10:17 am

What a fun giveaway! So EXCITED! sent out some Christie Brown Photography Love and “liked” everyone, what fun shops and I look forward to checking out the new ones

Darla Peters - February 2, 2011 - 9:36 am

Liked all the pages and left some love. Crossing my fingers…thanks for the giveaway!

Amanda Nieves - February 2, 2011 - 9:31 am

I liked all the Pages! Glad I found this giveaway!! thanks

Jennifer smith - February 2, 2011 - 9:25 am

Liked all pages :)

Alex Davidson - February 2, 2011 - 8:58 am

Done! Great vendors! Thanks!! from Alexa Photography

Derrelle Plaskon - February 2, 2011 - 8:44 am

This is a GREAT giveaway!! All of you have great stuff that my little girl would love!! Looking forward to the winner being me!! ;)

Angi - February 2, 2011 - 8:42 am

Thank you for hosting the giveaway! I’ve liked and posted on all participating vendors and now keeping my fingers crossed!

ALEJANDRA - February 2, 2011 - 8:14 am

Wow….. I know the WEB is full of IDEAS but wow all of the work in these websites are amazing…… I have a 4 month old baby girl and I just need a second job to buy her all the CUTE things out there….. See how I said BUY CUTE THINGS “”NOT”" NEED… But I know I will try all of you at least once…….=) keep the great job going GIRLS…..
XOXO~Alejandra~

allison sutton - February 2, 2011 - 8:09 am

Thanks so much for the chance to be apart of your giveaway! Visited sites…check, left comments…check and “like” their page…check! Thanks again! *fingers crossed*

Quiana McCullum - February 2, 2011 - 8:04 am

Hello, i just visited all the sites listed on your page for the contest!! Thanks for doing this because i saw some stuff i am going to get!

angela fornelos - February 2, 2011 - 7:56 am

liked all pages if not already a fan! cant wait to see who wins, thanks for hosting the giveaway

Alissa Bolles - February 2, 2011 - 7:44 am

what a great giveaway and a great opportunity for all the businesses to gain more clients!!! what better way to attract clients that new free stuff!! i will definitly be following these businesses! great idea!! i hope i win!!! thanks!!
alissa

Candy Kempsey - February 2, 2011 - 7:13 am

Hi!!! Thank-you for posting this fabulous giveaway!! Right now I am going to check out all these fabulous shops you posted on your website!! A great day to shop since it’s yet another snow day here!!!

Norma - February 2, 2011 - 7:11 am

Liked ALL the wonderful pages and Linked them back to you!

Katy Snyder - February 2, 2011 - 7:06 am

Love your site! I just entered your give away! I am keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks!

alyssaraeanne - February 2, 2011 - 7:01 am

I checked out all the vendor’s fb pages! It all looks AWESOME!

Gabriela Figueroa - February 2, 2011 - 6:51 am

Beautiful work! Awesome and exciting give away! Can’t wait for the winners to be announced!!

Kari - February 2, 2011 - 6:37 am

Hope I win!! =] Good Luck to all!!

Heather - February 2, 2011 - 6:22 am

Thanks for such a great giveaway!! Love that I found your site. Your work is amazing!!

Tiffany Muise - February 2, 2011 - 6:03 am

Hello, I found your site and contest on Pokadot Imagination. I “liked” all the groups and posted on them. Lot of intresting sites i cant wait to look at them again and maybe get some goodies.
Thanks so much.

giveaway, i shall say

I’m teaming up with a group of vendors to host a giveaway! Whoo hoo!! I will be announcing more details soon….Should I include more exclamation points in this post? Okay, fine….!!!!!:D

Sandy Hackman - February 2, 2011 - 2:23 pm

I am feeling like a winner! Thanks for all of the connections, wonderful addition to my FB family. I’ve done all of them. Sent over from Organic Bloom. Thanks, Sandy

admin - February 2, 2011 - 12:18 pm

Hey ladies – make sure you leave your comment in the post above this one to make sure it counts. Thanks for entering the giveaway! :)

Elicia Bennett - February 2, 2011 - 12:04 pm

p.s. Done all the above.

Elicia Bennett - February 2, 2011 - 12:03 pm

Great giveaway package!! Will be a nice treat for someone. Sent over from Organic Bloom. Thanks EB

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WOuld love to be part of your giveaway. Done all the above!

Brianna Buggey - February 2, 2011 - 5:19 am

Entering the giveaway :)

little ladies

I’ve called these two “little ladies” since their first photo shoot last June when we first met. Eva and Nyah were only two weeks old. Wise old souls. They have such a 1920s classic beauty to them. Those sparkly blue eyes. Sweet little faces.

After that, Layna decided to do a first year package with me (3, 6, 9, 12 months). So I got to see them again in September. And then after a month or so of travel, sickness and re-scheduling, we met up at 7 months – January! What a HUGE difference from 3 to 7 months makes. They sit up and crawl now! I’ve so quickly forgotten about the first year and all the rapid changes. Sad.

My days are no longer spit-up and sleepless nights, but rather potty training with my youngest, and learning to read with my oldest. I have to say I MISS the spit-up and sleepless nights. But I embraced every moment with baby #2, knowing it was our last time around. I think I’ll still miss it in 30 years when my daughter has her first.

And yes, I will most certainly be the crazy grandma always wanting to hold the baby in the room.:)

I’ve loved watching them grow up, and I can’t wait to see them on their first birthday this summer. It’s funny…I was telling Layna how when you first look at them, they are SO identical; it’s hard to tell them apart (umm, they’re twins). But after spending an hour with them, you really learn and note each of their characteristics and oh my…how much they adore each other. They are such lovely little ladies. Here’s a few from our session… see you girls in March!

Marcie Lynn Photography - April 6, 2011 - 2:11 pm

OMGosh…What cuties! Great job!

Bev Milford - January 30, 2011 - 8:11 pm

Very nice! I enjoyed the whole site.

dejana + dz

Saturday morning, I drove up to the city; all the way up until the end of 280, made a few turns and landed right at our meeting spot. The cool foggy air of the city smelled and felt like home. I spent a lot of time in SF as a child (my grandmother lived there), so as I drove up and down the hills, I saw the park that I used to play at, and the flower shop my dad used to stop at every time we visited her. It’s so close by, yet we never venture up there. I had little flashbacks while sitting at traffic lights – I’d close my eyes and I could picture my sister and I playing, laughing and gathering mustard seed flowers for my mom (we thought they made fancy yellow bouquets – which in reality, probably gave her allergies….she was always so grateful and would just smile. Bless her).

When Dejana and I were discussing possible locations during our phone consultation, she mentioned nature and San Francisco. I mentioned a few spots I had been to, and then she emailed me a few too. After researching them all, and then meeting her and her fiance Dzevad “DZ” (which I kept calling him DJ….clearly I had Full House on the mind, being in SF and thinking about my childhood…lol) We laughed at my silly American self. Anywho, as I waited outside the entrance, they both walked up and I was excited to start.

These two were so fun to work with – DZ works for Google, and D at Tivo, so we discussed everything from tech support to SEO to marketing. We also jumped fences, waited for the swarms of tourists for shots, tried to not fall in the water and braved the 45 degree temps. It was on!

You wouldn’t be able to tell by this photo, but there were probably 30 people on these two foot wide walkways and all over this bridge attraction. Cool bridge and reflection though – worth the wait!

I’m not one to suggest jumping shots. It’s sort of cliche, and let’s face it, no one really looks great while jumping. However. If a client suggests it, I’m game. I’m especially game to capture one (ahem…DZ) looking this thrilled to be jumping. We three amigos LOL’d it up when we were doing look-backs on my camera.

you are what you wear

You are what you wear.

A little cliché? Perhaps. But when it comes to portrait photography, clothing plays a huge role in the success of the finished product. I mean, you are paying to be photographed, yes?:)

Before I go all Stacey and Clinton on you – let’s be clear what your clothing DOES NOT NEED TO BE:

1. Brand New
I’m down with your favorite ripped jeans, retro band T’s, and worn converse shoes – as long as you know how to rock them in your own fabulous style.

2. Fancy-Schmancy and Uber-Expensive
Unless it’s your thing (If it’s really your thing, then by all means baby, bring on the bling). If you’re not normally a dress-up kind of person, don’t feel like you have to be one for your session.

3. Matching
No need to focus on matching everything from the color of your fuchsia headbands to the stripes in your socks. In fact, I beg of you, please, please don’t. If you’re heart is set on everyone in white button downs and khaki pants, I’m probably not your girl!

4. Stressful
No need to worry about each and every item, or fret about the suitability of each accessory. This is supposed to be fun. If you’re unsure – call me, and together, we’ll make sure you look fabulous. I promise.

I want you to be happy, thrilled, over the moon about your images, and I know that this is much more likely if we take the time and work together to help you choose clothing that fits these few simple rules:

Feels Good.
During your shoot you could be sitting in a pile on the grass having a tickle battle, rolling down a hill with your fiancé, throwing your kiddos in the air or climbing a tree. Wear clothing that lets you do all that (and more) comfortably.

As for the kids? Well…uncomfortable kids have a tendency to look…uncomfortable, and are often cranky to boot. Happy kids make for happy pictures.

Bottom Line:
Don’t choose outfits that make any of you feel constrained, stiff, itchy, scratchy, like you’re dressed up for Halloween, or that leave you with a nagging worry that a button might pop if you bend the wrong way. Trust me.

Looks Good.
This can be tricky, looking good is totally subjective – right? If you’re not a Carrie Bradshaw fashionista in real life, you might want to pull in some extra help from a straight-talking friend or your trusty photographer (that would be me) who knows about such things and has plans in place to help.

Sometimes last year’s of-the-moment dress has already become hopelessly untrendy. Sometimes the current fashions just don’t look or feel like you. Sometimes outfits that look good in the mirror might not be ideally suited for photography. If you’re really looking for extra help, I can put you in touch with some incredible folks who make people look good for a living.

Bottom Line:
If you don’t feel fabulous-fierce-take-on-the-world gorgeous in your outfit, you’re not going to love, love, love the end result – and I’m all about you love, love, loving the end result.

Makes Sense.
Here’s where we pull it all together. It’s not just enough that everyone look good and feel good – you’ve gotta look and feel good together AND the outfits should fit with your location and the desired mood for your portraits.

Glup. That seems like a lot, doesn’t it? (quick – revisit #4 in the top list, and remember, don’t stress).

Before you even begin figuring out your wardrobe, we’ll have an in depth consultation to narrow down what you really want for your pictures, choose the perfect location and make sure you have an understanding about how that all comes together in the finished photograph. I’m with you every step of the way.

Bottom Line:
It’s easier than it seems.Think twice about having Emma in a lace prom dress if you can’t get Tommy out of his spider man cape and favorite Star Wars pajama top. If we’re going to be running around in a park, you’ll likely not decide to wear your starched Sunday best. Hate the way stripes and plaids look together but Dad has his favorite stripped polo ready to go? Best steer mom away from her beloved family tartan. Easy-Peasy. [unless Mom is really attached to that tartan, but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it).

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If you’re still not certain, and you can’t decide between the yellow wrap dress with your red heels or your dark skinny jeans and purple belted shirt – I’ve got good news. You don’t have to decide. Bring lots of options. Heck – throw your whole wardrobe into the back of the car. When we get to the session we’ll wing it all with fabulous results. Trust me.

Now take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Imagine how blow-everyone-away-fabulous-ready-for-America’s-Next-Top-Model you’re all going to look in those pictures….

Can you see it yet? I totally can. You look INCREDIBLE!

I can’t wait for your session.

(article used with permission from the amazing Phoenix photographer, Jeanette LeBlanc – check her out!)

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