Nursery Contest Update | Rhode Island Baby Photography
Seven Days New | Rhode Island Newborn Photography
I got to meet this precious little boy today 🙂 All of seven days old and soooo cute and snuggly. A little peanut, too! I get to go back and do a few extra fun shots later this week and I can’t WAIT! But in the meantime, an extra sneak peek for mom and dad. I was going to pick just one, really I was. But I couldn’t choose!! 
The Nursery Contest! | Rhode Island Baby Photography
Is your baby under two years of age?
Do you have a super cool nursery?
Would you be interested in winning a free session and mini-print package?
If you answered yes to all three of these questions, we would love to see pictures. What’s in it for you? A chance to win a free photography session featuring your baby and your nursery! We would like to see between 1-4 photographs of your space. At least one photograph must include your child in the nursery itself. It doesn’t matter if you designed it or someone else did, as long as it’s yours and it’s cool! We are looking for creative use of light, color and design elements. Images must be taken by you or someone in your family (we are really saying “please don’t submit images taken by another professional photographer.”)
All submissions must be received by midnight, February 28, 2010.
Entries will be judged by a panel of photographers who will narrow down the selection to up to 5 nurseries. The finalists will be posted on participating photographer’s blogs and the winner will be chosen via a public voting poll. Voting will occur between March 7-March 13, 2010. There are specific rules around voting that will be clarified during the voting round of the contest.
Winners will be announced on March 15, 2010. There will be 2nd & 3rd place prizes also awarded. Winning session must take place between March 22 – April 25. Winners must sign a release to allow participating photographers to display images on blog, website, Facebook Business Page and any other print or web materials as deemed appropriate.
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Don’t live in the Providence area? Have friends across the country? Check out these photographers who have nursery contests running in other cities! Their contest, terms and conditions may vary, so please make sure you read the details with care.
Birmingham, AL: Stephanie Fisher Photography
Northwest Alabama: Jennifer Weddington Photography
Denver, CO: Laura Werner of Vibrant Life Photography
Connecticut: Crista Acosta Photography
Central Indiana: Kristi Hibbetts Photography
Metro New Orleans, LA: Amy Drouet Photography
Frederick, MD & Washington DC/Baltimore metro: Shey Marin Photography
Boston, MA (including North Shore & Metro-West): Kristina Young Photography
Mississippi Gulf Coast and Pearl River County: Emotional Imagery by Brandi Head Photography
Central New Jersey: Kim Schmidt Photography
Northern New Jersey: Christie Adams Photography
Cincinnati, OH and Northern Kentucky Area: Jessica Wright of Memories That R Precious
Columbus, OH: Andrea Roberts Photography
Philadelphia and Main Line, PA: Bernadette Uzcategui Photography
Pittsburgh, PA: Seedlings Photography
Rhode Island and South Shore of Boston: Amy Ro Photography
Houston, TX: Kerri Mathis Photography
Northern Virginia, Washington DC: Little Moon Photography
Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma, WA (and surrounding areas): Susan Berman of Whimsical Photo Design
Spokane, WA: Jaidean Baker Photography
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The Fine Print.
This is our contest, we make the rules. We have researched many different ways of voting and there are pros and cons and hanging chads in just about every method out there. This is how we have decided to run our contest, if it’s not a fit for you, we respectfully accept your decision to decline participation. We also know there are ways to work around the system, so we will actively monitor IP addresses and research anything that appears to be fishy. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that appears to be suspicious.
All participants must agree to sign a model release allowing images to be displayed on participating blogs. Winning participants must sign a release allowing images taken by participating photographers to be displayed on web site, blog, Facebook and print advertising sources. Participants must also agree to standard Terms & Conditions of participating photographers.
Amy Ro Photography first place winning participants will receive a complimentary session focusing on nursery, baby and/or family, (1) 8×10 pint and (2) 5×7 prints. Second place winners will receive a $100 print credit. Third place winners will receive a $50 gift card to Bellani Maternity. Please note that prizes will vary with other participating photographers. Regular session terms and conditions apply.
We require an electronically marked consent that you are entering this contest voluntarily and that participating photographer is not promising any winnings or other compensation for participation.
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To Enter.
To submit your entry form and photograph(s) please click HERE! We can’t wait to see! All entries are due by midnight, February 28, 2010
Ten on Tuesday | Rhode Island Family Photography
I am slipping a few announcements in here so read carefully!!
1. First, if you have an awesome nursery and a baby between 5-11 months old, you will WANT to check back tomorrow for an exciting announcement. Promise!! And even if you are not in the area, you will still want to check back because you might still be able to play.
2. I finally uploaded my picture of the Bellani display. Ignore the quality – this is an iPhone pic 🙂 I will get back in there with the camera at some point! The prints on the left are 24×36 gallery wrapped canvases with a 15×30 gallery wrapped in between them. Then on the right, the left and right images are 20×30 canvases and the top and bottom images are 24×24. LOVE it!!! Covered window in between the two.
3. I just learned that SuperBowl photographers carry an average of $30,000 of equipment around their necks while shooting the game. I am now drooling with jealousy and want to be a superbowl photographer. Of course I don’t know if they would let me have the cart I would need to carry all of that – that stuff’s heavy!! I always point out the equipment to Matt when we are watching. Just what he wants, I am sure, as he is trying to concentrate on what is going on in the game. 😉
4. On that note, if you watched the Superbowl, how awesome was that game? Unless of course you were a Colts fan. This was the first year in MANY that we were not at a Superbowl party or hosting one. It was a nice change though. I found myself cheering for the Saints because they had never won even though I also liked the Colts. But THIS moment with Drew Brees made the entire thing worthwhile. I dare you to watch it and not get a little tear in your eye. No clue how long this will be on the internet because I am sure CBS will pull it, but it is so adorable.
5.The first Get Manual workshop was this past Saturday and I had a GREAT TIME!! We had nine participants and while my children screamed played in the basement with Matt, we got a good deal done! Lots of talking, lots of practicing, pretty perfect! I have decided that I am going to do another one, I am just settling on a date. But it will definitely be in March.
6. I am announcing special North Carolina sessions! I will be in state from March 29-April 2 so if you would like some family photos done, contact me for information! Sessions will be available in Winston, Greensboro and the Triangle areas as well as possibly Charlotte. I have no idea if I will book one, ten or none, so let me know if you’re interested! As a side note, I am always available for a travel session! If you don’t live near Providence but would like a session, you can always ask.
7. Just to prove that Layne DOES cry. This is what I got after I told her that no, she could not hit the camera. She has developed quite the little attitude recently, and has decided she does not like to be told NO. About anything. And why yes, I DO take pictures of my kids melting down and I’m sorry, I just cannot help but laugh at this series!!!!! I think it’s the bottom left one that really gets me.
8. Have I mentioned that a Cupcake Shop opened right down the street from me? Literally, around a corner and down the street. Every morning on the way to take Nolan to school I drive past the steamed up windows of the shop and imagine the deliciousness that tempts me inside. We have eaten a few different ones and they are wonderful. My favorite is the red velvet, Matt loved the Grasshopper. And as a bonus each cupcake is a little work of art. No slathered on frosting here – they are perfectly decorated with adorable little designs. Extra nice for us, she carries both a vegan cupcake AND uses no egg in her chocolate cupcakes. And to just totally top it all off, she also does cakes. YUMM-O!!!!! I *almost* stopped by to get one…you know…for the sake of photos for the blog 😉 But I resisted. Maybe next week for Valentine’s Day I’ll do a special feature.
9. Want to ask me a question? Anything at all? Well, now you can! Just click HERE. It’s totally anonymous if you want it to be so ask away, I’d love to answer! Of course keep it appropriate. My mother is watching.
10. One more from my last newborn. I just edited this today and oh my goodness I just want to squish the cheeks!! Have I mentioned I LOVE newborns??? And I have another one sometime in the next two weeks – a little boy so I get my wish to use my cocoon and hat!!!!
Annnnnd that’s all. Make sure to check back tomorrow!!
Me on Monday | Rhode Island Photography
So I have been doing Mine on Monday. But today something different – me!! I always joke that I became a photographer to never ever have my picture taken because no matter what people had said, I have never liked pictures of myself. But with a new haircut and feeling pretty good, I set out to have some taken of me this morning. I set the settings and handed it off to Matt and as a result I ended up with photos I actually, gulp, LOVED. So, ME on Monday 🙂 Enjoy it, it doesn’t happen too often 😉
