{website}

Hello!
Just a quick post to let you know I'm having some website issues. It's not showing up right now. I will let you know when all is well! Look back SOON for a whole new look around here!!

{and the winners are...}

The winner of the Paper Raisin gift certificate is...

Tasha from Life's Little Treasures Photography!

Congrats Tasha! E-mail me to give me your address!

For the second contest I just have to say how hard this was for my girls!! They truly thought they were all good and my oldest "A" asked if 6 people could win! So please know how close it was!

The winners of the photo shoot and print credit are...

Lee-Ann & Sheila!

Here are their entries...

#1

#2

"Once upon a time there was young princess named Mackenzie. She was a beautiful one-year-old girl who lived in a small house in Winnipeg with her two less-than-photogenic parents, Trent and Sheila. She dreamed of the day when she would meet her fairy-god-mother so she could make a wish. The wish would be to have a family picture that could be sent around the province in time for Christmas. It would take a gifted fairy-god-mother to be able to take a picture that would capture the greatness of the love this special family has for one another. A gifted fairy-god-mother who could make Princess Mackenzie's mother and father look worthy of having such a beautiful little girl as a daughter.Are you Princess Mackenzie's fairy-god-mother? Are you the gifted Photographer who could grant her wish? We hope so......

Thank you,Sheila "

These 2 ladies so knew their audience!! Congrats!! I will be in touch!

My daughters "P" and "A" really wanted to choose 3 winners, it took them all of our dinner time to decide so I bent a bit and said we could have a third prize winner of a $50 print credit!

That winner is Lisa!

Here is her entry which pulled at my girls heartstrings!

"Dear Carol and girls,

I would love to win this prize for my Mommy and Daddy and little brother C. I was not in the best mood when you came to take my picture and sure would like another chance, maybe in the springtime when the grass and trees are green again? I would do my best to put my happy face on so that we could take some new photos. You were such a nice lady to me and you were so patient while I collected acorns. You took the best photos of my family. They made my mommy cry, but she said it was ‘cause she was so happy.
I’ll be turning 3 in April, so I’ll need to have my 3 year-old photos taken and my little brother will be turning one in March, which is a really big deal, so he’ll need new photos too!!!
I really hope that you pick us to win! Love J"

Thank you to all who entered and commented! I may have to have more contests in the future! It was fun!!

On to the sneak peek!

How's that for the coolest spot EVER???
I love photographing teens and older kids! It's so nice not to have to convince someone to look at me,lol!! Your gallery will be ready soon!

Thanks for looking!

~Carol~

{100!!!!!}

Yay!! I'm so pumped to be writing my 100th post!
To celebrate, here's a super easy contest! Actually, 2 contests!

Contest #1- All you have to do is comment...that's it! Leave a comment on THIS post (at the bottom) and you will be entered to win a $30.00 gift certificate to Paper Raisins, knitted hats and clothing.
You don't have to be from Winnipeg to enter, I'll send it to you, where ever you live!
Please make sure you leave your name in your comment, or you will not be entered. I will radomly select a winner on Tuesday October 14th.
You have until Monday October 13th, 11:59p.m.(Canadian Thanksgiving) to post your comment.

Contest #2- This one is for Winnipeggers/Manitobans only!!
I am giving away 2 sessions and a $50 print credit! Get a little creative and send me an e-mail telling me why you'd like a Freckle Face Photography Session!
My girls will be deciding on the winners for this contest (they won't know names) so think about your audience when sending your e-mails! ccswaitk@mts.net
You also must have your e-mail in by October 13th, 11:59p.m.


What's a post without pictures!!
Everyone's excited about the contest!!

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I just have to say how truly grateful I am to all my clients during this past year, my family and friends (on-line and off!) who have encouraged me and supported me. I am blessed. Thank you! I look forward to many new and exciting things to come in my second year of business!

Thanks for looking!

~Carol

{a bright & fun holiday}

Here are the rest of my Holiday card designs!
Some of the elements are customizable, just ask!
Same sizes and prices apply!

{holiday cards}

I meant to have these up ages ago but a nasty cold and a whole lot of sessions got in the way.

These cards are 2 sided with a solid colored back and available in 4x5.5($50.00 for 25) and 5x7 sizes ($60.00 for 25). They are printed on card stock so look and feel like a store bought card.

They can also be done on photo paper ,one sided ($35 for 25, $45 for 25)

If you've had a session done during the year and want to take advantage of these holiday cards, contact me and we can use an image from your session.

Check back tomorrow and I'll post the bright and fun cards!

Thanks for looking!

~Carol~

{paper raisins}

I was so excited to get to do my first commercial shoot for Paper Raisins.

I met Lee-Ann at our annual Y-Neighbours Used Toy and Clothing sale last fall. I fell in love with her adorable hats and sweaters. I mentioned I was a photographer and would love to photograph her wares if she needed some shots for a website.

Here are a few of the shots we got last weekend at our first, of I hope many, shoots!

You may recognize one of the little girls from a past post. Lee-Ann and her sister-in-law had me take photos of their children a few weeks back, so "P" and I are old friends!

This was just an outtake but I love how it turned out!Check out Lee-Ann's website to contact her or place an order at http://www.paperraisins.ca/ or if only to read how she named her business, too cute!!

Thanks so much Lee-Ann. I had a great time and the rest of the session will be done before Friday when I leave for Chicago:)

More on that next time!! I'm soooooo excited!!

Thanks for looking!

~Carol~