Sweet Dreams...{Ft. Worth Newborn Photographer}

Remember the "Bump Contest" that I held back in oh, I don't even know...May??? Well, here's our winner! Here's a peek back at the photo mom entered for the contest that all of 283 fabulous Facebook fans voted on as the cutest bump... (I'm not taking credit for this ridiculously cute photo, I just wanted to post it again)
And here's the sweet little thing that came out of that bump...still sleeping as peacefully as can be. sigh...I love the newborn smile. It's the way things should be. :)

And the gorgeous "now family of 3"...

Congratulations Robbins family! He's a sweetie! Thank you so much for entering my contest and all your friends/family who voted for you. I am so glad we got a chance to meet!

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BUMP Contest--Enter NOW!!! {DFW Newborn Photographer}

BUMP contest!! – Win a Free Newborn Session

If you are pregnant, know someone who is, this contest is for you! It doesn’t matter if you just found out you are pregnant or if you are ready to bingo, bumps of all shapes and sizes can enter. Here are the details:

1. Take a picture of your Bump (get creative, all pictures will be labeled so your face does not have to be in the picture -and yes even those teeny tiny bumps can enter!)

2. Send your ONE favorite picture to me via email, inspiredbyyouphoto@yahoo.com, I will then post them to a special contest album on my Facebook fan page.

3. “Like” my Facebook fan page by searching for “Inspired By You Photography” on Facebook, or by the link found here

4. Send people (your friends, family, co-workers, etc.) to “like” my Facebook fan page and VOTE for their favorite picture (i.e. YOURS!)

5. The winner will be announced on June 1st based on the total number of votes for each entered image. Votes are counted by the number of “LIKES” on each individual image/entry. A person must be a fan of my Facebook fan page to vote. Votes from people that are not fans will not be counted!

RULES!

- Entries must be submitted by Sunday, May 16th! I will post all entries on Monday, May 17th, and the voting will begin immediately!!

- ONE entry per person.

- Click “like” by the picture to vote! Feel free to add any comments about the picture!

- Voting will continue from May 17 through May 31. Winner will be announced on June 1, 2010!!!

- For obvious reasons, photos taken by professional photographers will not be accepted.

THE PRIZE!!!

The winner will receive a complimentary Newborn session with me and gift prints

(1 8x10, 3 5x7s, and 8 wallets)

The session must take place in my studio. A signed model release will also be required prior to the session.

Let the fun begin!!!

Share and Enjoy 

Kelly Wills-Inspired By You Photography

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And the winner is...

#4. Renee
You have one a year's subscription to Clickin Moms! How fun! I will give your info to Kendra, the founder of Clickin Moms and she will be in touch with you to set you all up! Thank you so much for all the entries and the laughs, and the amazing tips on locations you all had for me to try. I look foward to trying them all very soon! Stay tuned for more giveaways! I kind of like this whole contest idea!

XOXO~
Kelly

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Contest Entries

Okay, I knew this would be a great contest. We could all use a good laugh daily and I am already cracking up! This is going to be great!

1. Ashlie
Here's the skinny on this series:
"My family was dead set on getting a jumping picture for our Christmas cards. Well, you can see how it turned out by the pictures. We tried so hard!"

Click on the image to see larger. Thanks Ashlie for the laugh and for your tip on the Rockwall location!

2. Tammy-great tip on Allen RR track location
Thanks Tammy! Can't wait to check it out! And here's Tammy's photo entry...
"Here's a picture we attempted two years ago. No one was willing to go outside (Indiana was freezing at the time), so we piled the kids in the only room in the house with some decent lighting. We were really struggling to get everyone looking at the same time, so my brother Phil ran outside and started making funny faces outside the window. His daughter thought it was hilarious. My daughter was terrified. So much for a great cousins shot that Christmas!"

3. Sunny
Look familiar? This is awesome! I'm sure not at the time, but that's really funny!
This pic actually made the Christmas card with the caption "What do you mean there's no Santa?!?!" I love when people can turn an nontraditional card into something funny! Btw, love this location...now if I can just convince clients to leave the state! Thanks Sunny for the Keller tip!
4. Renee

My 2 dogs are very different. The one laying down (Dodger) could care less that he's dressed like santa. But the smaller one (Jada) is so freaked out that she wouldn't move, and her tail and ears are down (normally they are both up).

I have also tried this with my dog and Santa dog pictures are always funny! Too cute!


5. Roxanne
This was Christmas eve, girls (kaia & her cuz giana) fighting over the new toy piano! :)

HAAAA!!! is all I can say! :)

6. Ashlee
Here is Milla's picture with Santa last year... it was a great picture before she decided to be afraid of him. Unfortunately she's wearing fall colors and needed a haircut (got one right after that)... We tried 2 more times in Christmas fashions, but she screamed both times. I don't have those in digital forms.

7. Margaret-

Thanks for the Adriatica location! I shoot there a ton and LOVE it. It's gorgeous! I never thought about the CCCC campus. Thanks!

8. Tanya-
Tanya sent me 3 pics. 2 are funny Santa pics and one is just gorgeous and so fitting for this time of year, so I wanted to include it. I just LOVE photos that come out so cool like this! Thanks Tanya for your tip on the Gaylord and Ritz Carlton for indoor Christmas pics and I agree-your backyard is a primo location! The golf course is always a beautiful place for a session! And double thank you for access to use it!

This one is simply called "Escape" :)

9. Denise

I am including Denise in the contest because Tanya sent in 2 funny Santa pics and Denise's daughter is in one. So one for Denise, one for Tanya! I am sure she appreciates it Tanya!

Keep 'em coming! Contest entries will be taken until 5 pm TONIGHT! Winner will be drawn immediately following!

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My first, but not the last...GIVEAWAY!!!

I am beyond excited to finally have something to give away to one of my many clients and fans who deserve so much for all that you have blessed me with this year! I have SO many people that ask me how I have possibly learned so much this year-my first year to pretty much EVER take pictures with any professional quality to them, and what a year it has been. I have filled my little brain with more photography information and skills than probably all 4 years of college and here's one way that I did it...by spending countless hours on CLICKIN MOMS. Clickin Moms is a forum for any kind of photographer, from amateurs to pro's or anyone just starting out in the biz. I can't tell you how much I have learned from this forum, and Kendra, the founder of Clickin Moms, has graciously offered to allow me to give away a FREE year subscription to the forum. That's a $50 value, but worth soooo much more! I promise you that you will love this forum with photography tips and technique, inspiration and ideas, giveaways and contests, discounts from vendors (yes, this means fabulous photo props!), and even 1:1 help with specific photos that you are trying to enhance. It's pretty fantastic!

So here's how to enter...

I really wanted to make this fun and also get some help from you on something. Since the holidays are right around the corner and it is a VERY busy time for photography, from family photos to the infamous "Santa" pics for the kids. Now, we've all done it...gotten everybody in the family ready, picked out the most fabulous clothes for everyone, and trucked it out to the best location only to get a less than perfect family photo, or annual picture with Santa. It has happened to my family and now that I am the photographer, I get to see it from a different perspective. As we approach these photo ops this year, let's all reassure everyone that it happens to everyone and laugh about it!

And for you to help me...since I am in my busiest season of the year, I am in need of your help with locations. I have a lot of locations I suggest and use, but the more you use them, the more you want MORE! I know that some of you may have some fabulous spots you've either had pictures done, or even better-have an amazing private spot you would be willing to share or allow me to use (if you own it). I am looking specifically for good fields of tall grass or wheat/wildflowers in the spring, warehouse style indoor spots/lofts, anything old or vintage looking, privately owned land that you would allow me to use with anything cool on it (house/barn/dirt roads/fence), or great urban locations.


Here's the deal: Email me any family picture gone wrong, or picture with Santa AND/OR comment under this post/email me with a location that you think I should use for my upcoming shoots. Everyone names will go into a hat and my little princess will draw one lucky winner on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th. Entries are due on Tuesday, the 10th at 5pm! I will post the pictures as they come in and I will announce the winner next Tuesday night! Just to get us started, I'll share my favorite picture of Addyson and Santa. And, we are 2 for 2 on freaking out with Santa! :)

**The only reason you will not qualify to win is if you are already a member of Clickin Moms. New members only will be eligible.

If you don't win, you can still click the pic above and go get yourself a membership. Monthly memberships are available too. Good luck!

XOXO,

Kelly

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