Sunday, August 28, 2011

1K FAN GIVEAWAY

WOW! What a summer this has been! I officially 'opened' in April with a small goal of a few clients and print orders over summer - maybe 4 or 5. I was taking is slow, learning, growing, practicing. Then the phone rang, the emails came and I had "new" messages on Facebook, all asking for my availability and rates. Before I knew it, I found myself nearly over booked for August, completing print orders and filling out invoices for client packages. I've sent out 22 invoices since July alone! Craziness I tell you!

I'm so thrilled and very honored that families have had the faith in me to take memorable portraits of their newborns, children and family. It has been such an exciting journey this summer and I can't wait to see where it all leads from here. I love doing photography and I love those eyes that just make your heart melt. I love the connections that I've made with other women and vendors across the country and I love the smiles on mom's faces when their children wear their products.

I've learned so much these last few months and I'm so glad I simply, "Jumped on in."

So, here we are 1,000 fans later - wow - Thank you all so much for all of your caring words, messages, posts and support that you have shown myself and my clients.



NOW TIME FOR THE GIVEAWAY!!!!
The Giveaway begins today (Sunday, August 28, 2011) and will end on
Monday, September 5, 2011 at 7pm PST, sharp!
Winner will be announced by 8pm PST, right here, on The Blog.
Random.org will be used to generate the winning comment number.
There will be 1 winner.
Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize.


How To Enter (there are a few ways so, pay attention!):

#1 (mandatory) - Like ORANGE BLOSSOM PHOTOGRAPHY on Facebook. Comment below stating that you have completed #1.

#2 (extra entry)- Follow THE BLOG! Comment below stating that you have competed #2.

#3 (extra entry) - "Like" all of our AMAZING vendors on Facebook.  You will find their links below.  Make sure you tell them that "@Orange Blossom Photography 1K Fan Giveaway" sent  you! Please do this slowly, don't want Facebook to think you're spam! Comment below stating that you have completed #3.

#4 (extra entry) - Change your Facebook status (personal or business) to, "I've just entered the @Orange Blossom Photography 1K Fan Giveaway!" with a link to this blog. Comment below stating that you have completed #4.

Now for those pesky "Rules" -
  • Please make sure each comment is seperate. If you're doing more than one entry, you need to do more than one comment. I'm not going to spend time making sure you followed directions - I have to do that enough with my middle school students!
  • Please make sure you put your email address in your comment or use your google account - I need to be able to contact you if you're a winner!
  • You need to reside in the USA or Canda to enter

     OUR VENDORS

    Criss Passos Photography

    $25 E-Gift Card to Gap

    FACEBOOK          BLOG          WEBSITE



    TuTu Sweet Creations

    1 Custom TuTu in any color combination between Newborn to 5T size
    Value $22

    FACEBOOK




    Kay's Firefly Boutique

    Pumpkin Hat - Winner picks size.
    Shipping $2 (to US)
    FACEBOOK          ETSY  
    The Album Cafe

    $75 in-store gift certificate
    FACEBOOK          WEBSITE


    Aunt Wednesday's

    Our eco-friendly 100% Cotton Child’s Wreath is embellished with our signature hand stitched flower and a glass bead. The perfect treasure for your princess, made with Love by Aunt Wednesdays.
    We will pay shipping on this item, it is absolutely free to you!
    FACEBOOK          ETSY
    Chicky D's

    Headband for ages 4-18 months.
    Boutique Bow can be added to the clip of the winners choice.
    FACEBOOK          ETSY          BLOG
    Bliss Photography

    Full Set of 12 Birth Annouments ~ Both Standard and Boutique Cuts for all 12!

    FACEBOOK (BLISS PHOTOGRAPHY)           ETSY          FACEBOOK (BOUTIQUE GRAPHICS)




    Sharon Neves Photography
    $15 Gift Card to Starbucks
    FACEBOOK          WEBSITE
    HC & A Boutique
    $15 In-Store Gift Certificate




    Remember When Designs
    5 Pack of Digital Cards - Layers .PSD files. Winners choice!
     No Facebook        ETSY            ETSY (Christmas Site)
    Sheepy Head Baby
    $30 Sheepy Head Baby Gift Certificate
    Month Markers
    $25 In-Store Gift Certificate
    FACEBOOK          ETSY


    River Bear Photo Greetings

    Custom created greeting card or party invitation. Winner's choice!
    FACEBOOK           ETSY
    Sparkleberry Boutique

    $15 in-store gift certificate

    FACEBOOK          WEBSITE



    Ayden's Treasure Trove

    Two color Bow or Bow Tie - Winner's Choice!



    Lilliana's

    A Headband and a set of Clippies
    FACEBOOK          WEBSITE 


    3 Little Birds Boutique

    $15 In-Store Gift Certificate
    FACEBOOK           WEBSITE



    Imag-inations
    Photocard Templates for Professional Photographers
    3 Sets of Templates - Winner's Choice!
    FACEBOOK           WEBSITE


    Whimsy Wildflower

    $20 In-Store Gift Certificate Towards a Custom Order
    FACEBOOK          BLOG



    Tinker Bunny Boutique

    20% off any order

    FACEBOOK
    The Eli Monster
    $20 In-Store Gift Certificate
    FACEBOOK           ETSY          WEBSITE



    Birdie Baby Boutique

    $15 In-Store Gift Certificate

    FACEBOOK           ETSY











    Discolosures:
    This giveaway is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook. Facebook is in no way liable for this giveaway and promotion. You, the participant is providing information to Orange Blossom Photography and not to Facebook. Such information will only be used for the purpose of this giveaway.
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    Friday, August 12, 2011

    Adair and Jerry {Engagement}

    Oh dear, where do I start! I first met Adair nearly 5 years ago now - she was the 'new' teacher at school, she was beautiful, bubbly and was going to be joining my department as a volleyball coach in the Spring.  In the following years, we worked together on the school yearbook and co-taught the Leadership class for a year. Surprisingly, Adair was single. I never got it. I mean, how was this brilliant, gorgeous girl not swept up yet? Whenever a cute sub would come in the staff and faculty would check to see if he was single and single, handsome men were always welcome at our staff parties. Alas, no one really ever met Adair's standards until January 2, 2011. I clearly remember texting her back and forth about an upcoming date she was going to go on. She wanted a nice, quiet cafe somewhere in San Ramon or Danville. I threw our a couple of recommendations and she settled on the Basil Leaf Cafe. Hey, I know it's not exactly a little quaint "Italian" cafe, but it is a beautiful and romantic...
        The next day, Miss A taunted me a bit about how it was not a cafe (well, at least not the type she was wanting!), but her date went really well and they ended up staying much longer than she anticipated. She was glowing, in a very, very good way and I knew. I knew that Jerry was the one for her. She wouldn't admit it that day, but when she talked about it, she blushed and was quite smitten. It was adorable and reminded me of those days before I had two girls, before I was married, before I was engaged. I was so thrilled for her, for them. In a little less than one year from when these two met, they will be married.  Congratulations Adair and Jerry! XOXO


      
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