Day #4 Giveaway...it's HUGE and AWESOME!!!!

Are you ready to make your pictures look AWESOME???? Then you must enter today!!! Today's giveaway is from Pure Photoshop Actions!!! You will receive the Everything Pure Set 1!!! Go to their webpage and "like" it!!! http://www.facebook.com/PurePhotoshopActions

Of course make sure you "like" my page, post somewhere online (Facebook, Twitter, Blog) my web address, www.juliepaisleyphotography.com and then leave a comment!! It's that easy!!!

Have fun and good luck!!!

xoxoxo

Julie

Day #2 Winner!!!!!

And the winner is....

Congrats and email me at julie@juliepaisleyphotography.com with your address and color choice. Go to the organic bloom fan page and if you look under their pictures they have color choices! I know you are going to LOVE these frames!!!

Day #3 Giveaway for January 3rd!

Today's giveaway is something fun! Do you love all those cute hats and tutu's I use in my pictures? Well, they come from several very talented ladies and I'm happy to spread the news about them!!!

Today's giveaway features 2 sisters from Sisterly Love Handmade! I have known these girls since the day they were born and I'm so proud of them!!! They do an awesome job and I'm so happy to share them with you!

Wendy makes the hats and she is offering a $25 gift certificate towards one of her hats! You can order any size, style or color!

Missy makes such cute tutu's! She is offering a tutu (you chose the size and color) and a matching bow.

So, here are the rules...you must first "like" their page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sisterly-Love-Handmade/126775004042718

and of course my page, http://www.facebook.com/juliepaisleyphotography

then you must leave a comment somewhere online (Facebook, twitter, your blog) with my website address, www.juliepaisleyphotography.com and then comment under this post on my blog! Please don't forget to comment on the blog! I don't always see the links or posts online so it's very important! Please add your first and last name to the post too...if we have more than one "Kristin" with no last name...it would not be good!!!

Have fun! I will post the winner of Day #2 in the morning! Don't forget the month long giveaway of a WEDDING photography package and 50% off for LIFE sessions!!!! Go to the first post on Day 1 for more details!!! You must comment at least 10 days this month to be entered in the 50% off for LIFE giveaway!!!

Thanks again for everything...you guys rock!!!

xoxoxox

Julie

Something I posted on my FB page today...thought I would share here too....

I had a hard time sleeping last night...I was very disturbed over some things that I read yesterday from several fellow photographers...I've debated all day whether or not to write about it but I feel very strongly that I should "voice" my opinion on these matters...I'm sure I'm going to get feedback but I feel so strongly about this...I've decided to launch a campaign to be POSITIVE and encourage others, not tear them down!!!

I've only been the business for a year...I've learned alot, made alot of mistakes, cried alot, smiled alot...you get the picture!!! One thing that has been constant though is negativity from others....now don't get me wrong, everyone is not like this but it's amazing that through all the positive, it only takes one negative comment to bring you down...you've heard the one bad apple ruins all the good...well, the same can be said for being negative!

I'm really tired of seeing all the "seasoned" photographers tear down those who are just starting out! It amazes me how they are so quick to judge, condemn, tear apart and just be downright mean to others who are just following their dream! Didn't THEY have to start somewhere? How many photographers do you know that all of the sudden jumped on the scene charging high dollar and producing perfect pictures? I don't know of a one and yet people are constantly writing on their blog and facebook complaining about another photographer charging less, or copying or taking an idea and ruining it...so what? I would like to know one photographer out there who has not gained inspiration from others? I dare say there is not a one....

It all comes down to the clients! So what if photographers are brand new and charge less...as long as their client is aware of and it's ok with them, then let it be! I'm so thankful for those who took a chance with me and booked me for their wedding knowing that I had only shoot a few others...I'm so thankful for that first family to trust me with photographing their most prized possession...I would not be where I was today if not for my clients...I give them what they ask for and my focus is ALWAYS on them...that is what it's about people...our clients!!!!!!!!

We should focus on just making ourselves better...stop looking at other's work and condemning it!! So what if you would not have used that prop, or that angle...so what if you would have not edited that way...get off your high horse and start looking to see how you can make improvements in your own work! You might look at that picture and see all the things YOU would change but you know what...that client might have looked at that picture and cried because they loved it so much....that's is what's important!

I'm sorry to sound harsh but I'm done with the negative comments...if you can't say something nice, please don't say it all!!! My business is all about my clients, it's how it started, it's how it always will be! If I take the same pose over and over again because it was requested by my client, then I'm doing it! If I have a request from a client to do a "themed" session and I know that it's already been done before by another photographer...I'm going to go with it and just add my own touches to it! Just because it's been done before doesn't mean it cannot be done again! I share what I know with others...I take it as a compliment when someone asks for my help...we should be confident enough in ourselves to not feel so threatened by others...there is so much joy in helping others...I personally do not want to miss out on it!

Ok, so I've "vented" for today...I seriously have just been so disturbed, I had to get it off my chest...

Clearing up a little confusion....

Ok guys! Some of you have been confused on how to be entered in the daily contest! This is what you need to do! You must like my page and the page of the person who is giving away the item. Then you must post somewhere online (blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc) the link to my website and blog, www.juliepaisleyphotography.com and leave a comment on the blog that you did so!!! That is all, easy-peasy!!!! Now, we are using the "honor" system so don't cheat! I have seen most of the links but one could slip by so make sure you comment on the blog to make sure you are being entered in the contest!! Another good thing to do is to sign your name to your comment so there is no confusion! You can enter once a day and if you do this at least 10 days during the month you will be entered in the contest for the 50% off sessions for LIFE!!! So, start sharing with your friends and get your name in the drawing!!! If you enter everyday you have a greater chance of winning!!!! Oh and I do put your name back into the drawing, so you could even win more than once!!! Have fun!!!

January 1st Winner!!!!

And the winner is......

Congrats girl! Contact me for your FREE mini-session!!!!

The Big Birthday Bash Give-Away...Day 2!!!!

Wow! What an awesome response from our first day of give-aways!!! Day 2 is soooo exciting too!!!!

The Organic Bloom http://www.facebook.com/TheOrganicBloom is giving away a set of (3) 10x10 Meg Frames in the winner's choice of colors! WooHoo...what an awesome prize!!! I am so excited to offer these frames for my clients in 2011, they are simply AH-Mazing!!!!

Ok, so here is what you do! You must first like my page on FB and like The Organic Bloom's page on FB! Then post a link back to my website or blog www.juliepaisleyphotography.com anywhere online, FB, your blog, Twitter, etc! Then leave me a comment on here and that's it! So simple and you can win a great prize!!!

Also, don't forget the wedding give-away and the 50% off of photo sessions for LIFE for my clients! I'm changing it a little bit, as long as you comment as least 10 days in January you will be entered to win!!! Read my first post for more details!!!

Thank you again for making my launch a HUGE success...I'm so excited for 2011!!