Update July 19th – Thanks to everyone who entered.  The contest is now closed.

Today, on Twitter, I was mentioned by three people that I am awesome.  That made me feel pretty darn good, and I thought what a great opportunity to run a little contest!  This is going to be a Twitter only contest and will run for one week.  The winner will be randomly selected on Saturday, July 24th (date changed due to overwhelming response!) Monday, July 19th and announced on Twitter!

Here is what the winner will receive (a $250 value):

1. A photo session with me for either child, family or individual portraits.  I’m sorry but I cannot extend this to newborn sessions, but I will do maternity sessions.
2. One digital image that can be used for a Twitter avatar and/or Facebook profile.
3. One 8×10 portrait of the winner’s choice from the photo session.

Here is how you enter:

1. You have to follow me on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/JenGPhotog If you’re not following me, your entry will be disqualified.
2. Tweet the following:  I’m tweeting to win @JenGPhotog’s awesome contest for a free photo session!  http://ht.ly/2cFok for details.

That’s it.  Pretty simple right? 

Now, there is some fine print:

1. Since I live in Brampton, the photo session must occur at a location of my choice which will either be in Mississauga, Brampton, or Oakville.  You must be willing to travel to me.
2. I would prefer to do the session in the evening, 1-2 hours before sunset.  Honestly, this is the best time to do pictures.  The light is truly amazing!
3. The session must occur before October 15, 2010.
4. The winner must agree to sign a model release which allows me to use the images for my business purposes.  I do not use client images to enter contests or sell the images to a third party without the client’s prior consent.
5. You can enter once per day.
6. If you have won a contest from me in the last year or had a session with me recently (in the last three months), you are ineligible to enter.  Sorry but gotta give others a chance too!

Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank Julie, Amanda and Jane for inspiring me to do this today!  You three are all awesome!  Readers, please make sure you check them out and follow them too! 

On Saturday, December 12, I participated in the Help Portrait with 4 other amazing photographers!  It was such a wonderful experience and filled my heart with such joy!  I met some wonderful people and awesome kids!  It made me realize even more that Giving is Awesome.  I just have to do it again, and soon, like NOW!

You probably know someone. You know someone who has experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who may not be able to afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $1000 worth, to be exact. This awesome giveaway will include my creative session fee, a high-resolution CD of their session as well as a selection of prints of their choosing.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $200 print credit towards their order when they book a session with me (full session fee still applies), which is a perfect way to spruce up your walls and as a little thank you for opening up your heart and nominating someone. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

1. You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be unable to purchase custom photography services.
2. The nominee must reside in the Greater Toronto Area. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve this session. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
3. You must nominate someone by telling me the full story using by sending an email to me at jennifer@naturallybeautifulphotography.com.

The deadline for entries is December 25, 2009 and the winner will be announced on New Year’s day. — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

My contest is still running on my Facebook Fan page and I’m excited to report that we are really close to a winner!  I’m currently at 122 fans – just need 3 more fans to award the winners!

My 125th fan will receive 50% off their session and their referrer gets a free session!!! Suggest my page to your friends for your chance to win!

Good luck, and stay tuned for the winner announcement!

Summer is finally here and what a better time to run a contest!  The 125th person to become a fan on my Facebook page will receive a 50% discount on their session fee, and the person referring the winner will win a free session!  Check out http://www.facebook.com/NBPhotography to become a fan!

The only catch is that both the 125th fan and referrer must live in the Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Maple, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, and points in between!).

Please share my fan page with friends and family for your chance to win!

Good luck everyone!