Well how about this, when ten different comments are left in the first two weeks of a portrait post, the client gets a FREE 8×10! If twenty comments are left in the first two weeks I’ll upgrade it to a FREE 12×18! And to make it fair for all my past clients, for the entire month of February, comments left for any post on this blog, no matter when it was photographed, will also qualify for the free print!

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I want to thank all of my 2009 clients. You helped make last year a wildly successful one full of beautiful images and happy memories. I can’t wait to see what this year holds!

After a year’s worth of contest entries, I’m proud to announce the winner of Summerland Photography’s 2008 Favorite Photo Contest.

The winner of a 16×20 custom canvas gallery wrap is….

Luka with 78 votes!

Congrats to Luka and his family!

Now for a little surprise. Initially I hadn’t planned a second place; however the top two images were very close in votes, so I think it’s only fair.

The winner of an 8×12 custom canvas gallery wrap is….

Sadie with 72 votes!

Congrats to Sadie and her family!

Stay tuned to see what I have in store for my Summerland Photography 2009 Favorite Photo Contest!

ANYONE can vote by leaving a comment on this post so have fun and help the client with the most comments win a fabulous 16×20 gallery wrap!

Voting for this image is now closed with a total of 15 votes. Way to go and many thanks to all the voters!

There were so many images from this session that I absolutely love! Talk about a gorgeous family. But, I had to decide on just one. For me it came down to this tender and quiet moment between Alaina and her brand new baby. I love the little smile she has and how he is just zonked out and snuggled so cutely against her. You can practically see little zzzzz’s coming from his mouth.

Here is the next picture post for our 2008 Favorite Photo Contest. Voting by comments will be open for this photo for ten days and will expire at midnight on September 15.

ANYONE can vote by leaving a comment so have fun and help the client with the most comments win a fabulous 16×20 gallery wrap!

Voting for this photo is now closed with a total of 20 votes. Way to go Danika!

Danika has the cutest laugh in the world. It’s like a combination between a pixie and a chipmunk, and it’s absolutely contagious. I love this photo of her mom, Jacque, tickling her little toes because I think it really captures their fun but tender relationship.

At least once a week, we will be showcasing one of our favorite photographs from every portrait session in 2008.  Be sure to tell all your friends and family to log on and check it out because the client whose photo receives the most comments will win a 16X20 gallery canvas wrap, A $460 VALUE!!!

Also, anyone who leaves a comment for every photo throughout the entire contest will be entered in a drawing to receive a Children’s Portrait Session or a $150 print credit.

To give everyone the same voting time, comments must be made within ten days of the posting date in order to be counted. A valid e-mail address is required in order to leave a comment on the blog and to be notified if you are the winner.  ANYONE CAN VOTE! So log on and leave comments and help people win a fabulous prize.

We’re so excited about 2009 because we will be offering even more products and services. You can now order beautiful canvas gallery wraps and standouts. For gallery wraps, images are printed on premier art canvas and wrapped around a 1.5″ thick wooden stretcher frame. A standout display consists of a photographic print mounted on 1.5″ thick, lightweight foam with a lightly textured black or smooth white trim around the edges. Both of these are ready to hang on the wall without a frame.

But, if you’d like framing, we can take care of that too. More framing styles and matting options are available directly through our online proofing gallery. We will also be expanding our heirloom album line. We have everything from adorable 5×5 hinge-mounted albums, to gorgeous flush-mounted albums, and even a stunning ribbon-bound album. All of our albums are custom designed by us and made by hand by the best in the industry. No cheap plastic and cardboard allowed!

With so many choices, it can be difficult choosing which options work best for your family’s needs. To make your decisions easier, we are now offering complimentary in-home ordering sessions. We’ll help you decide which photos work best and which products best fit your available space. We’ve put together a helpful handout that helps your organize your favorites and a guide that shows how your images can be displayed. Be sure to contact us for an appointment before your proofing gallery closes.

You helped make 2008 such a special year, and we hope to see you all again in 2009!