The votes are in, the contest can begin

So now that we have decided on a prize (family portrait session) I can tell you how to enter. It's really so simple. I told you in the last post you would not have to like, fan, follow, or share anything, and you don't.

So here is the how. All you have to do is send an email to sarah(@)sarahlynnphotographer.com that has the names and ages of everyone you want in your session (feel free to include the dog). Also tell me the last time you had a family portrait taken, where you had them done (even if it was me). And tell me what you liked most about your experience, and the thing you liked the least.

And the few simple rules. Must be local, or willing to travel to me. Must sign a model release, images will be shared online and possibly featured in a sample album.

The contest ends Monday Jan, 31 at noon. So ready, set, TYPE!!!

Almost contest time | Calvert county photographer

Around this time every year I run a contest. And they seem to be a big hit. So I thought I'd do it again. Only I wasn't sure what prize I would give away yet. One year it was a private boudoir session, another year it was a family pet session, last year it was dirty formals sessions. And I want to keep doing something different. So here's what we're gonna do. There is a poll in the side bar to the right. I'm going to let YOU choose the prize. And if you choose other and would like me to offer a different type of session just put it in a comment here on this post. The poll will be up for a week. So go vote and next week after the poll closes I will let you know how to enter. And FYI you won't have to friend, like, fan, follow, or even repost anything. So GO. VOTE. LOVE. BE HAPPY!! :) 

Last flower pic...at least till I get different ones

Ornaments, they're not just for trees...

This Christmas we received a great gift. A box of ornaments made from our family pictures. I have a shutterfly share site where I can share all of my personal pictures with my family and close friends. And one of our family members went on there and printed out some pictures and made us some beautiful ornaments from them. While looking through them again this evening, Nick decided to hang them from the light in the kitchen. I really do love them, but I'm thinking tomorrow they will find their way back into the box for the tree next year.

What is up with...

boys and Star Wars? The last few years the obsession was trains specifically Thomas the tank engine. But now it's all Star wars, all the time. He found an empty wrapping paper tube and it instantly became a light saber. Is there anything wrong with this? I would say no. Except he favors the dark side. The child loves him some Vader. And thinks Yoda is stupid. Does anyone else see this as something I should be concerned with, or is it just me??

I know, I know...enough with the flowers already

Sorry I can't help it. They are such great subjects. They stay where I put them, and never complain. I'm just kidding. I just think they are pretty to look at. Enjoy. Hope it brightens your day even if just a little.

More pretty flowers...

Weird grocery store flowers

I know these flowers did not grow these colors. But I like it. They are so bright and cheery. And who doesn't need a little bright and cheery on their kitchen table?

An interesting flower

New years resolutions...scratch that!!

This years resolutions and goals were going to be different. I was working backwards. I had paper and pen and I made a list/story of how I want my life to be at the end of 2011. Then started making a plan as to how I was going to get there. On list was a new house, and a new vehicle, spend more time with the people I love etc... Then I stopped and thought about it a little more and threw it away. All that work, all that thought. Threw it away. Because I decided that where ever I am, that is where I am supposed to be. Gods timing is perfect. My plan is to take every challenge and obstacle God puts before me and do the absolute best I can with it. And that also means to step up to every challenge. Stop shying away because I think it may be too hard for me, or I think I'm not good enough. To begin and end everyday with a prayer of thanks regardless of what the day has or has had in store for me.

As for todays picture. Here is a shot of my new favorite accessory. It is my first Etsy buy. And the other half was a gift for someone very special to me.

Happy 2011 Everyone

I'm still working on my goals for 2011. Only I'm doing it a little different than I usually do. Normally I just think of a few things I'd like to change or be better at. But this year I'm trying to envision where I would like to be at the end of the year. And making a plan on how to get there. And I'm not quite done yet. This is much harder than it sounds. I'm working backwards. I want a pretty specific list. And a not so easy list. I will share details when I get it all in order.

Be safe. Be happy. Spread love.

Today's dose of cuteness...