Winners- ALL of them!!! :D

Time to announce ALL of the winners from the giveaways and contests...

First, I would like to announce the winners of the contest...

1st place goes to Meghan Hoffmann with 68 votes!!! Photo #1

2nd place goes to Shannon Jones with 31 votes!!! Photo #7

Congrats girls!!!

The remainder of the participants received a $25 gift card for use with Christie Burns Photography... Please view original post for prizes and details... Gift card may not be applied with any other discounted specials...

Dawn Morrow $25 gift card
Anita Jiron $25 gift card
Jennifer Lee $25 gift card
Theresa Shreck $25 gift card
Noelle Sandoval $25 gift card
and Hannah's is below...

Now for the winners of the daily giveaways...

Please Read Thoroughly!

Please realize that these free sessions will require you to purchase prints... Even though I give you a $25 print credit that will not cover a package entirely... My basic package is $150, you may use your $25 towards that which will leave you with a minimum of $125 to pay (unless otherwise stated)... Al a carte prints may be purchased as well but you will pay more in the long run by purchasing these separately... Please see my Investment tab at www.christieburnsphotography.com for more details and to choose your package prior to your session... Payment MUST be made in FULL on the day of your session, so I ask that you purchase at least the minimum and then you may upgrade if you wish after viewing your images, all fees apply to your final order...

Here are your winners:

Damon Strong: Free session; $25 print credit ($100 value)

Hannah Evans: Free cupid's kid package; $25 gift card from entering the above contest ($100 value)

~~Amanda Ottman: Introductory Boudoir session; $50 print credit ($200 value)~~

Sherry Bruce: $100 gift card towards prints

Heather Nicole Edwards: Free Session; $25 print credit ($100 value)

Misty Marquez: Free Session; $25 print credit ($100 value)

Kristen Fabrey: Free Session; $25 print credit ($100 value)

Shaun Oberding: Free Session; $25 print credit ($100 value)

(Can you see I got tired of coming up with packages, lol)

Maternity/Infant Giveaways:

Terri: Newborn session with 25 announcement cards.

Diana Andrews: Maternity session with 3x3 accordion album (when the time comes)

Crystal Jones-Taylor: Newborn session with 25 free announcement cards

McKenzie: We will trade services if you want.

5 winners that all received a Free Session; $25 print credit ($100 value)

Kim Stanley

Tammy Joseph Keith

Alicia Perry

Pamela Giese

Jayme Hubbard

And the ultimate winner of the daily prizes, winning my largest package is:

Sydney Martinez Medina $300 value

I chose Sydney for her amazing strength through a time when most would crumble... Those who know her know what I am referring to... Those who don't, well, let's just say she is a wonderful and deserving mother!!!

There were two winners who did not claim their prizes:

So, I would like to offer those to Julie Overgaard and Candace Collins... You two ladies receive a free session and $25 print credit as well ($100 value each!)...

And you ALL win a $50 gift card toward any product at Christie Burns Photography with scheduled session : OMG there are A LOT!!! So if you did NOT win a daily giveaway or any drawing of any kind and you commented then YOU get a card!!! PLEASE LOOK FOR YOUR NAME... LOL

Please be aware these CANNOT be applied to other specials (V-day specials, boudoir discount, however you may apply it to additional prints after initial purchase) and you must schedule a session in order to use this gift card...
I discount them so much that I cannot afford to discount them any further... :)
Thank you...

$50 gift card (please read requirements above!)

Katy Massey (for entering your friend into the newborn drawing!)

Shay Deatherage- Billings

Stephanie Warren

Crystal Wyatt McComber

Charlene Colburn Hinker

Amanda Jill McDonald

Courtney Jones

Tonya Kay Hemmingway

Frankie Goro

LaKysha Williamson Sophus

Amanda Christine Wittner

Anna Doll-Storey

Anita Jiron

Vanessa Wright

~~Sara Clark~~

Mark Angel

~~Noelle Sandoval~~

~~Theresa Shreck~~

Dawn Clark

Jackie Guerrien

Dan Morris

~~Eva Bouchard~~

Julia Allen Jones

Jacky Lantrip

Kristina McCullough

Beth Cooley Andrews

Regina Hughes Tucker

Tammi Benge Sawyer

Jodi Mott

Nikki Saltzman

Justin Evans

Teresa Hoggard

Kelli Rorebeck

Cynthia Kay Chantel Hammer

~~Jessie Kriegs~~

PLEASE email me and let me know whether or not you want to claim your prize... And to verify that you are aware that you must make a purchase/schedule a session in order to claim the $50 gift card and that it is not redeemable for cash or valid with any other offers to include any specials I run throughout the year nor may you use it with the complimentary session...

These cannot be applied to any specialty products such as canvases, gallery wraps, books, etc...

Whew!!! That is A WHOLE LOT of free stuff, over $4500 worth of prizes!!! It will ALL pay for itself in the long run!!!

EMAIL ME: CONTESTS@CHRISTIEBURNSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
THANK YOU!

My Little Angel Turns 5 - Happy Birthday Maddie!!!

It's hard to believe just how fast time goes by... Five years ago on January 24, 2006, we welcomed our beautiful angel, Madison Paige Burns, into the world... She has changed me in MANY ways and taught me to be a better person, despite all the trying times we've had lol... I just wanted to share some beautiful pics we captured of her today... Some I fought tooth and nail to get and others she moved me out of the way and took control... This child is truly MY child and I have no one to blame for her dominating personality except myself... :D Because she was my inspiration for the current giveaways, I feel it only fair to share with you all one of the greatest joys of my life (and so you can see the face of the girl who is responsible for it all :D)

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday!!!

Enter to Win - Daily Giveaways!!!

Ok, So I'm really digging this blogging... It's a pretty fantastic tool!!! So, after you vote for your favorite photo in the V-Day contest go on over to Christie Burns Photography on Facebook and "like" our page... We are giving away random prizes every day through January 24th, which is my daughters birthday... I have a big surprise that day in honor of her big day... Drawings will be held daily and all you have to do is leave a comment under my post when I announce it... Prizes vary from products to sessions to gift certificates... Take a chance and join in on the fun... We will use random.org to select the winner... :)

"Like" our Facebook page here.

Just a little more info... Drawings begin January 16th with the first winner being announced MLK day... Enter as many times as you like... On January 24th, I will enter EVERYONE into the final drawing and randomly draw 5 names (after all my daughter will be 5)... I am putting together a super package for those winners, I will choose one out of the five with random.org to receive the big surprise package, it's going to be LOADED!!! So don't miss out on these drawings...

What would you like to see in these drawings??? Leave a comment under this post...

MY SWEET BIRTHDAY GIRL AND VALENTINE!!!

Let the voting begin!!!

And HERE are your entries!!! Be sure to scroll all the way down to find out how you can direct traffic here to vote for your photo... Good Luck and have fun!!!

Due to the voting form only allowing a maximum of 200 impressions per month I am limiting the voting to ONE vote PER DAY with this form and I am hoping this will get me through the 7 days, if not I have an alternate way to submit votes!!! This will still allow you to vote more frequently... If you have any problems voting, please vote on my Facebook page by stating the following, "So and so sent me, I would like to vote for photo #--." This will count and in the end I will tally all the votes and announce the winners... Everyone who submitted an eligible photo receives a $25 gift certificate towards any product/service at Christie Burns Photography...

Ready, Set, VOTE!!! Voting ends January 24th... Have fun and good luck!!!

P.S. Remember, if you want to win you HAVE to direct people here to vote for your image... I have changed this form and you are now required to enter your name... Thanks!

WHAT CAN I DO TO WIN VOTES?

Tweet:

Christie Burns Photography is having a Valentine’s photo contest, vote for my photo at christieburnsphotography.blog.com under the contest tab.

Facebook:

(tag) Christie Burns Photography is having a Valentine’s photo contest and I have entered for a chance to win. "Like" her page and leave some love, then go vote for my photo at christieburnsphotography.blog.com under the contest tab. (make sure to tag me with “@Christie Burns Photography“ you have to type the @ symbol first then start typing my name so that Facebook will link it to me, also be sure you make your post visible to everyone or it will not show up on my page. You may do this by clicking the lock button under your status message and selecting “everyone”)

Email:

Hey {insert name},

I just entered a photo contest on Facebook with Christie Burns Photography. Could you please help me win the contest by voting for my image at christieburnsphotography.blog.com under the contest tab.

Thanks,

{insert name}

P.S. Go to www.facebook.com/christieburnsphotography and "like" her page, leave some love on her wall while you're there…

Valentine's Day Specials

I am so excited to share all of our new products in 2011. I have included a few introductory products with my first special of the year for Valentine's Day. Mini Accordian Style Albums are the perfect way to show off your photos and at $25 are affordable as well. Beautiful Sterling Silver and antique silver-plated pewter handcrafted photo necklaces are also new this year, they range from $90-$150 depending on the style and finish you choose.

Lastly I would like to introduce our "Love Letter" collection. This is an AMAZING way to tell your loved ones just how much they mean to you on Valentine's Day or any day really. A 5x5 custom made card with your own personal letter and image side by side. These templates are completely interchangeable so we can use any colors/patterns you like and for any occasion.

Cards are printed on white linen paper which has an embossed pattern that creates exceptional image quality. They will then be bound in a beautiful album style portfolio. I am so in love with this that I am creating one of my own. As soon as I have a finished product in hand I will post images here so you can see the complete piece. Contact for pricing.

More products are still to come and I will be releasing the rest of the new 2011 products soon. In the meantime take advantage of the Valentine's Day specials and schedule your session today.

My Funny Valentine- Contest

Alrighty, I know you all LOVE contests because you win FREE stuff... :) I can't just limit it to couples so I thought I'd just call it, "My Funny Valentine" in hopes that you submit some fun, carefree photos into the contest!!! So, Christie Burns Photography wants your best image that emanates the fun-loving spirit of Valentine’s Day... There MUST be a human in these photos but you may also include animals, candy or any other objects (such as written notes which are amazing in pictures by the way, etc)...

This contest is for adults over 18 years old only, please do not submit images of children as I hold those contests separately... Thank you... Please read the rules at the end of this post...

Here's what you need to do to enter the contest...

How to enter?

First, you must "like" Christie Burns Photography on Facebook, this contest is exclusive to Facebook fans only... All contestants will be verified... Second, submit your photo to contests@christieburnsphotography.com and in the subject line put "vdayphotocontest" so I can assort entries accordingly... You have until January 15th to submit your entry... Once I have received all entries I will open the voting polls and will provide directions on how to vote at that time...

How do I win?

The photo that receives the most votes wins... Vote as often as you want, there is NO LIMIT!!! How's about that??? Should make some of you very happy who have entered my contests in the past... <3

What can I win?

This contest will have two main winners and every one who enters will receive a $25 gift card towards any print purchase at Christie Burns Photography.

First Place

Free photo session with Christie Burns Photography

11×14 Print

8 wallets

Special gift from Photographer

Second Place

Free mini session with Christie Burns Photography

11x14 Print

4 wallets

All eligible submissions

$25 gift card towards any print package at Christie Burns Photography, not redeemable for cash and may not be used towards session fee.

These are some pretty awesome prizes just for entering a contest... Please know that if you win you may only use this towards a couple's session or a boudoir session, it may not be applied to any other type of session offered at Christie Burns Photography...

What can I do to win votes?

Tweet:

Christie Burns Photography is having a Valentine's photo contest, vote for my photo here.

Facebook:

(tag) Christie Burns Photography is having a Valentine's photo contest and I have entered for a chance to win. Vote for my photo here. (make sure to tag me with “@Christie Burns Photography“ you have to type the @ symbol first then start typing my name so that Facebook will link it to me, also be sure you make your post visible to everyone or it will not show up on my page. You may do this by clicking the lock button under your status message and selecting "everyone")

Or simply insert this link into your post: www.facebook.com/christieburnsphotography in your facebook post

Email:

Hey {insert name},

I just entered a photo contest on Facebook with Christie Burns Photography. Could you please help me win the contest by voting for my image here (once again, will provide link when voting polls open)...

Thanks,

{insert name}

P.S. You should "like" her page too, go on over to www.facebook.com/christieburnsphotography and become a fan...

A few rules, sorry gotta post em'?

All entries must be submitted by January 15th, late entries will not be allowed.

You must be 18 or older to participate in this contest, please do not submit photos of children as I hold those contest separately. This contest is for adult couples or singles only.

Keep it tasteful, this is a family oriented page, anything I feel that is over the top will not be submitted and I will ask that you resend something more appropriate.

Voting polls will open January 16th and the contest will officially end on January 26th (10 days is long enough for a contest) :)

You MUST live in Colorado and within 60 miles of Grand Junction. ***OPEN TO OKLAHOMANS AS WELL, YOU GUYS BRING LOTS OF BUSINESS MY WAY SO START SENDING THEM IN***

These images MUST BE taken by you and not by another photographer, I want to see your creativity, not someone else's... Professional images will be disqualified.

The session will only include those in the photo (limit is 2 people) or the person who submitted it if the photo is of an object, etc, it cannot be applied to any other session that Christie Burns Photography offers.

But best of all, HAVE FUN AND BE CREATIVE!!!

For Couples!!!

And singles...

(Above image is used for advertisement purposes only, client is a model but this depicts a fun side I want to see in your images)

Have fun and Good Luck!!! :)

A few entries submitted so far:

Pay It Forward :: January recipient

Blogging is somewhat new to me and something I haven't really taken the time to do in the past. Because of recent Facebook changes and the inability to hold contests on our fan pages directly, I have decided to start blogging. It seems a great deal of photographers keep in touch with the customers this way and it's a great way for you guys to see what we are up to. A way to tell a story about our clients along with the images we show you.

So, with that said, this is my first post and it's regarding my decision to "Pay it Forward" each month to families who may not be able to have quality images taken by a professional photographer. It started with the Decker family who I had the pleasure of photographing this month. Their gratitude and humbleness was something that you seldom see these days. I mean literally, they don't have all the toys that we all take for granted, such as a computer, cell phones, big house, fancy cars, etc. but there was so much love between them that they truly inspired me.

Each and every month I will give away one free session to a family who has been suggested by someone on Facebook, through this blog, my website, or that I've been told about in person. I received many emails regarding families and their struggles during the month of December which made it EXTREMELY hard to choose someone. But there was one families story that truly touched my heart and when I read the email I knew that this was the family I was going to choose. I will not provide explicit details on a public forum due to the fact that I want to keep any information regarding every family confidential. But I will tell you a little bit about why I chose them.

January 2011 recipient:

Hailey R. nominated the Shepard/Wright family. I will not disclose exactly what was discussed in the email, but this family has given without ever expecting anything in return. I will say it's hard to believe that one family would have to endure so much in a lifetime. As the email came to a close there was something that Hailey said and it led me to my final decision, she said, "They have been through so much and it seems like they are starting to lose hope and happiness.... I have seen them overcome many things but also have seen their glow fade." Sadness fell over me when I read those words and I thought, "This family needs to be lifted, in whatever way possible." All I can give is the gift of a memory through a photograph but I also believe this is one of the greatest gifts of all because as a family, they will look back and remember that when things were tough and all hope was lost, someone cared enough to help lift them up. I pray that God will help heal this family and continue to bless them in many wonderful ways. Thank you Hailey for your submission, please contact me for further details! I feel so blessed that God gave me such a wonderful talent and allows me to share it with others.

Remember to do what you can for others because even the smallest of gifts just might be enough to bring hope back into someone's life.

"Be considerate of others when you are passing by because you never know the pain that hides behind their eyes." ~Christie Burns

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Images below of the Decker Family December 2010 Pay it Forward recipients.

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