Christmas Mini Sessions. Updated info.

Christmas Mini Sessions, Come have cookies with Santa!

As hard as it is to believe, the holidays are right around the corner, I’m still trying to figure out where the year went, as probably most of you are too!

I’m going to be offering a limited amount of Christmas Mini sessions on November 15^th 2008.

Mini Sessions last 20-30 minutes will be in a Studio setting and will include one of two options for the price. Mini Sessions have there own price list, different then my normal pricing structure.

Option 1 is the Print Package,

(2)- 8x10

(4)- 5x7’s

(16)- Wallets

(25)- Holiday Greeting Cards

(You can add more cards in increments of 25 for an addition $1.00 per card)

Option 2 is the Digital Package,

You will receive three digital files of your choice for making your own Holiday cards, the files will be printable up to an 8x10 image.

Each package is $100, which includes your session and whichever package you choose. No Portfolio Building Discount is given with this special, and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. You will have 5-7 images to choose from in a password protected gallery on my website, if you choose the Print Package a variety of greeting cards will be displayed in your gallery as well. A deposit (50%) is required to hold your spot as there will be a limited number of spots available, the remainder is due at the time of the session. The deposit is non-refundable.

After your session your child/ren can have cookies and milk with Santa and tell him what they would like for Christmas, during this time one of Santa’s Elf Helpers will take your child’s picture with Santa and print it for you as a keepsake to take home with you that day.

During this time you can look at a variety of sample Christmas card designs and pick your favorites, I’ll include your favorite design/s in your gallery if you chose the Print package, customized to your family.

Call or email me to schedule your time and for full details on the location.

Time to vote for the Fresh Faces!

Thank you to all that entered!

In the Newborn to 6 month group I only had one Entrant, so he automatically gets entered in the Grand Prize drawing! But I can't not post his picture for all to see, so here is little "T"


I had no entrants in the 6-12 month category

I have the following Entries to the 1-3 year age group

Entrant #1 Little "N"



Entrant #2 Little "P"


Entrant #3 Little "E"


Entrant #4 little "K"


Entrant #5 Little "R"


Entrant #6 Little "M"


Here are the entrants for the 3-5 year age group

Entrant 1 is "R"


Entrant #2 (and #3) "A and B"


Entrant #4 "J"


Here are the entrants in the 5-9 years group.

Entrant #1 "B"


Entrant #2 is "L"


Entrant #3 is "B"


There were no entrants in the 10-12 age range.

Again thank you all for entering, and Good Luck!

Marie

Extending the Fresh Faces Deadline!

Due to an error with my newspaper ad I have decided to extend the deadline for the fresh faces contest.

Photo's may now be submitted until October 15th and voting will take place from October 16th to October 30th, winners will be announced November 1st and sessions will still need to be completed by November 15th.

Thanks to all the entrants so far and keep the entries coming!
Marie

Derek and Amber Wedding, Sneak Peak!

I had the pleasure of photographing the most beautiful bride and handsome groom September 13th, their wedding was the most beautiful event I have ever attended, and I have attended quite a few weddings in my life. Amber, you glowed, you looked marvelous, I could tell how much you and Derek love each other, Derek you looked quite handsome in your tux and was a doll to work with, you both were. Thank you again for letting me capture your special day, it was my honor to Photograph two people so much in love.

I think you both have waited long enough for your sneak peak so here they are, I'll call you when I get your full gallery up and ready for viewing.

Derek and Amber Engagement Session, sneak peak!

Thank you both for such a wonderful time yesterday, I really enjoyed photographing you and cannot wait until your wedding! As promised here is your sneak peak! I hope you enjoy... Your full gallery will be available soon!

No Session Fee and No Minimum Order for the rest of August and September!

Yes, you read that right.

For a limited time only, I am offering free sessions with a signed model release and no obligation to buy one single print, print prices will be at my Portfolio Building rate if you wish to buy.

Fresh Faces Model Search
A chance for your child to appear in Marketing and Promotional Material for Marie Champion Photography.

The contest is open to both males and females in the following age groups,

0-6 months.

6-12 months.

1-3 years.

3-5 years.

5-9 years.

10-12 years.
Twins and Multiples are welcome

How it works:

Submit a Non Professional Photo to Marie@MarieChampionPhotography.com by September 30th 2008.
Voting will take Place from October 1^st to October 15^{th 2008} and is public
Only Color or Black and White Images please.
Photos must be current, no more then 2 months old.
By submitting your Photo you are giving Marie Champion Photography the right to use the photo submitted on her blog for this contest.

Each Category will have a 1^st, 2^nd and a 3^rd place finisher.

The 1^st place finishers from each category all receive a free One Hour Session with Marie Champion Photography

All** 2^nd place winners will receive a $75* Gift Certificate to Marie Champion Photography

All** 3^rd place winners will receive $50* Gift Certificate to Marie Champion Photography

Winners must schedule their sessions by November 1^st 2008 or you forfeit your session, sessions must take place by November 15^th 2008.

Voting will take place by Poll on http://mariechampionphotography.blogspot.com and will be public;
by email you will receive a link to share with friends and family where they will be able to vote.
In the event of a tie there will be no 2^nd place finisher in that category and both entrants will be eligible for the grand prize drawing.
If more then 3 ties, a random drawing will choose the 1^st 2^nd and 3^rd place finisher.

All Entries that receive the highest number of votes from each age category will be put into a random drawing,
One Grand Prize winner will be chosen.
All Entries that receive the 2^nd highest number of votes from each age group will be put into a random drawing for a runner up prize,
with one winner being chosen.
All Entries that receive the 3^rd highest number of votes from each age group will be put into a random drawing for the other runner up prize,
with one winner being chosen.

Each Entrant that doesn’t receive a prize or gift certificate will receive special pricing that is good until 30 days after the end of this contest and will receive a session at $50, as a thank you for entering you child.
A Signed Model Release is required for all entrants.
Each 2^nd and 3rd place finisher will receive the Special Print Prices and a reduced Session fee of only $75
Each 1^st place finisher will receive the special pricing

The free session each winner will receive is for the winner only,
family and siblings can be added for an additional fee,
all winning packages will be of the entrant only and any other additional prints ordered will be billed at the Fresh Faces Rate.

** The 2^nd and 3^rd Package winners will not receive the gift certificate.

* Not redeemable for cash

The Fine Print:

· One winner and two runners up will be chosen.

· You can enter one photo per child for each child in your family. Only non-professional photos will be accepted. Twins and Multiples count as one entry.

· By entering, you are agreeing that I have permission to use the photograph.

· Marie Champion Photography takes no responsibility for copyrighted images submitted to the contest, and will not publish any copyright image.

· Marie Champion Photography reserves the right to disqualify or deny an entry at her discretion.

· The child entered can be from anywhere, but must be willing to travel within a thirty mile radius of Hamden, Ohio.

· A signed model release will be required to receive prize. The purpose of this contest is to find a “fresh face” for use in promotional and marketing materials.

· You will be entitled to special pricing.

· This session is just for one winner of the contest, not older siblings. Should you wish to add older siblings, there will be a $30 additional fee per sibling. Any and all prints provided for the winner will only showcase the winner, not the siblings. Sibling images must be purchased separately, however all sibling purchases will be automatically awarded the special pricing.

· All sessions will last up to 1 hour. Marie Champion Photography will have complete creative control and will guide the winner in what to wear. Both Studio Style Shots and On Location shots will take place.

The Prizes

The Grand Prize: A $388 Value

Gold Package
1-16x20
2-8x10
2-5x7
56-wallets

Of the pose of your choice.

&

50 Custom Holiday Greeting Cards

The 2^nd Runner up Prize: A $182.50 Value

Silver Package
1-11x14
1-8x10
2-5x7
16-wallets

Of the Pose of your Choice

&

25 Custom Greeting Cards

The 3^rd Runner up Prize: A $72 Value

Bronze Package
1-8x10
1-5x7
8-wallets

Of the pose of your choice