The "Help Me Win, Help You Win" Giveaway!

 Have you heard about my photo in the semi-finals for MCP's contest to win Photoshop CS5?  Let's make our own little contest out of this! Everyone can play, no matter where in the world you are!  Here's how it works:

If you haven't already, go to http://networkedblogs.com/5YGm7 and vote for Entry #4, my photo of the frog on the skateboard, then come back here and comment under THIS post that you have voted.  If you have already voted, and commented on my Facebook post, you will need to please add a comment to THIS blog entry, to make it fair - ONLY comments left on this blog will be considered submissions.

The photo contest ends on Sunday, July 25th at 6pm EST, and so does this one.  At that time, I will use www.random.org to choose the winning comment number.

What will you win?  One random comment will be drawn to win a $25 Gift Certificate which can be applied towards any Photography Session at Pixelations Photography (to be used locally only), or if you've already had one, towards Add-Ons (printable files, or prints), OR a Gift Certificate to www.amazon.com, where you can buy just about anything! 

If I win the Grand Prize, which is Photoshop CS5, I will use www.random.org to select another comment for an additional $25 Gift Certificate!

To get additional entries:

1. Become a Facebook Fan of Pixelations Photography (go here, then "like" my Fanpage), and then come back here and post a separate comment that you are a fan (or were already a fan).

2. Post about this contest to your Facebook Wall - your post must include a link to this blog entry in your post, and your Facebook profile must be set to be viewable by anyone on July 25th, so that I'm able to confirm your claim - then come back here and post a separate comment stating that you did this and including a link to your profile.

Good luck!  Spread the word!!  Let the commenting begin!!

Birthday Girl

Today I had the pleasure of photographing Mark and Jessica's family, and specifically, a soon-to-be-Birthday-Girl, "Princess Pea".  At only almost-one, she already "ooooh"s and "aaaahhh"s over frilly little girl things.  Her little "ooooooh" face is priceless. :)

Thanks for choosing me to do your portraits!  Mark & Jessica, you have a beautiful family!!!!

Action Jackson

Yesterday I did an art photo shoot with my gracious volunteer, Mitch "Action" Jackson, a star MMA fighter who trains at my gym, American School of Martial Arts in Savage, MN.  His current record is 12 wins, 1 loss.  Awesome record, Mitch!  Here are a couple of preview images from our session.  The first is an HDR image, the second is a moody B&W.  Enjoy, more to come! :)

Little Baby Josie

Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing little Josie, who was 4 weeks early, and 4 weeks old.  Gorgeous little Josie didn't want to let me out of her sight for very long - she was very alert for such a little girl.  Here is a little sneak peak for her parents.  Elizabeth, it was a pleasure, and I would absolutely love to work with you again in the future, and watch Josie grow up. She's an absolute angel. :)

Three Kids, One Lollipop

Usually this would make for a bad equation, but these three had a blast licking on this one HUGE lollipop.  Meet Jack, Charlie, and Lucy (not necessarily in that order).  We braved the heat today at the Arboretum, and the bugs - LOTS of bugs - to capture some of their adorable expressions.  This one in particular makes me laugh. :)

Little Z

Last night, I went to my nephew Zach's baseball game, and while I was there, took some photos of him in action.  There are a couple of Zachs, so they just call him "Little Z".  At this age, they are so serious about the game.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Nephews

Today my brother and his family stopped by for some food and fun, and while they were here, a quick (very quick) mini-session for the boys, my nephews.  I managed to catch a few cute images of them, even though photography wasn't exactly on their agenda :)  These are my favorites.