Done!

The contest is over and there were plenty of fine entries!  I'm so glad to have gotten to see some of them.  I decided, due to some confusion, that I would award first, second and third place winners a free session and varying discounts on packages.  Here are the winners:

Adorable?  Yes.  If you weren't able to enter this contest never fear!  I will probably run another contest in a few months.  The goal was to make packages available for a discount and to build my fanpage.  It was successful on all fronts.  I appreciate all of you referring friends so much that I am extending a pretty sweet discount to those who entered and did not win.

The Flu And The Contest

I have been home the last few days with my girl.  She was diagnosed with the flu so you can imagine the large amounts of fun she and I are having.  During the midst of all of this I have decided to present my first Facebook contest!  The rules are simple.  All you have to do is email me (mygirlphotography@gmail.com) one of your goofiest family pictures by midnight on Thursday, February 17th.  Like this:

Or this:

Okay, so the second one was more gross than funny, but you get the idea.  I will create an album on my fanpage.  Invite your friends and family to "like" your picture.  The picture with the most "likes" wins a FREE session and 50% OFF any package!  Voting will last until noon, February 28th.

I am very excited about this contest.  I am hoping for a lot of participation so spread the word!



So it begins...

I was forced to take off the old 9 to 5'er today as our air conditioning unit and furnace are being replaced.  I have to admit that I didn't want to take the vacation day and sit around waiting for it to be finished but behind every cloud there is a silver lining.  Thus the blog and lots of photoshop learning time.

The majority of marketing gurus these days suggest blogging, facebooking and various other social networking to reach the masses.  This concept has been drilled into my head for the last few weeks as my communications major has required me to complete advertising and marketing courses this semester.  Branding, marketing, advertising, logos...it's the song that never ends.  Wondering if you're making the right decisions and if it will catch anyone's attention.  Is it personal enough?  Is it unique enough?  I've driven myself and my husband crazy.

So, the blog, the website and the facebook are what I've come up with so far.  If you've got feedback I'd love to hear it!