Elucidating Photography: September 2012

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Exploring with Children

Elucidating Photography {Dallas - Fort Worth - Hurst, Texas Custom Photography}

I have been in my new state of Texas for a little over 2 months. I have some amazing family scheduled in for location shoots and thought I would go exploring for some great spots. Of course, I brought my children along and have to "test" out the area!

The first spot I found was in my neighborhood, it is a little alley way, I believe used for drainage. I drove by it a couple times and couldn't wait to shoot here! So we walked my oldest to school, and the twins and I did a mini shoot to test it out!

Next was a weekend adventure, so we were able to include my oldest! My husband loves his dirt bikes and 4 wheelers, so not long after moving here he found some riding trails in the back of our HUGE neighborhood. He saw the trails, I saw all of the "safe" locations for shoots! There is a beautiful location with trees ( & much needed shade) with clearings that were made for me! Now, one clearing was made for me when I was a teenager, it included someones thrown out coach, coupled with someones thrown out cushions (both different flower prints, it was awesome, lol). There were some cement rocks that were supposed to make a circle (I believe) for a small fire pit, this was all decorated with the various wrappers and beer cans thrown into the trees. I was so happy when in the middle of my shoot volunteers from the home owners association showed up with a trailer and trash bags to remove it all. I thankful thanked them for clearing the better location! Gotta love that home owners association!!!

Monday, September 17, 2012

Amber's Daughters

Elucidating Photography {Dallas - Fort Worth - Hurst Custom Photography}

Let me tell you, it is a blessing to have a beautiful little girl in the studio, but add her 3 month old little sister and amazing Mother and it makes for an unbelievable day. Amber is one of my first clients here in Texas that I had not met prior to her shoot. We have a couple phone conversations where we talked about life, our children and she told me more about the area. I knew right away I was going to love meeting her. Having a Mother as beautiful as her, it isn't hard to believe how gorgeous these children are! I am blessed to have gotten to meet Amber and her daughters, I feel like I have gained a friend in this unknown state!

Sunday, September 16, 2012

2k giveaway winners!!!

Thank You all for participating! If you are from to Fort Worth/Dallas area don't forget to share my page, as I have just moved to the area from Michigan ,and would love to meet new people around here!!!! Also if you are a vendor in the area, send me an email or a personal message and I would love to get together with you to trade marketing!!!! HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS! If you are a winner, you must contact Elucidating Photography at ElucidatingPhotography@gmail.com to let me know that you "know you are the winner" and then contact the vendors yourself to redeem your prize. Make sure to send them an email/message stating that you are a winner from the Elucidating Photography giveaway and WHAT ITEM you have won (*vendors participate in a lot of giveaways so you must remind them of what they donated! you can review the giveaway blog to see what you have won) Also, make sure to write on your wall... tagging each one of your vendors IE; "I won the giveaway from (@)Elucidating Photography, @Bits & Bobs Galore.. "and so on, to thank all of them for donating fabulous prizes and maybe even get them a few more fans! You have 24 hours to contract ElucidatingPhotography@gmail.com before another winner will be drawn!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

PRIZE # 1- Paige Rynberg

http://www.Facebook.com/ElucidatingPhoto
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bits-Bobs-Galore-A-Photographers-Prop-Haven/116403421727829?ref=hl
http://www.facebook.com/MyLittleLadyandGentleman
https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedcrowns
www.facebook.com/wildlysweetdesigns
www.facebook.com/hunnybunnydesigns

PRIZE #2- Sarah Walmuhiu
https://www.facebook.com/AniyaJadePhotography
https://www.facebook.com/kimmyhowardphotography1
http://www.facebook.com/CreateKidsCouture
https://www.facebook.com/avonlicottage
https://www.facebook.com/IzzyCoutureDesigns
https://www.facebook.com/littlelovesdesigns

PRIZE #3 - Robin Agema Radzik
http://www.facebook.com/SugarLumpBows
https://www.facebook.com/AveriesTreasures
https://www.facebook.com/TheBoutiqueDollhouse
www.facebook.com/Trendylilmonkey
www.facebook.com/bloomingracebowtique
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Never-Nola/204148046278498

PRIZE #4 - Anslee Norris
www.facebook.com/PMDBoutique
https://www.facebook.com/JLACrochet
www.facebook.com/beachtowelsbydayna
http://www.facebook.com/threedutchdivas
www.facebook.com/stephaniesbabyboutique
https://www.facebook.com/carolscroche t

Saturday, September 1, 2012

2k Fan Giveaway! (OPEN!)

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!

I am in utter shock that I have reached 2000 fans. I was never a photographer that was worried about how many fans I had, just worried about the business coming in the door. I was at a steady 1200 fans for about 2 years and thought nothing of it, would drop a few fans, gain a few more. I recently started making actions because fellow photographers kept asking me whose actions I used. I would tell them I did all of my own editing, it was then when they told me to start making some. So I did, and gained around 800 fans in less than a month because of it. I am so thankful for every fan that I get, and also hope I don't annoy you all on your news feed everyday! In honor of every one of you, I decided to sponsor a giveaway. Most of the shops and vendors you see here I have worked with, would love to work with or have gained inspiration from on a daily basis. With them I have grown and learned so much! I thank both of you, my vendors that donated these amazing prizes, and my fans. I couldn't do this with out any of you!

There will be 3 winners (8 Prizes each). When your name is drawn, you will be notified of what prizes you won via blog! PLEASE no cheating, folow the rules and have fun!

Names will be drawn via random.org

Rules:

1)REQUIRED: you must like/fan EACH and every vendor listed below by using the rafflecpter at the bottom of the page. You can only "like" with your personal page.

2)REQUIRED: please share on your wall about this giveaway ON YOUR BUSINESS PAGE. Make sure you tag Elucidating Photography about the giveaway by using the @ symbol before typing my name. Something like this:

You don't want to miss this! (insert your @ symbol here) Elucidating Photography is having a HUGE 2K giveaway! stop by the blog to enter here:
http://elucidatingphotography.blogspot.com/2012/09/2k-fan-giveaway.html

leave a comment with the link to your page so i can return all likes!

(If you do not have a business page, skip this step, you will receive one less entry)

3)REQUIRED: please share on your wall about this giveaway ON YOUR PERSONAL PAGE. Make sure you tag Elucidating Photography about the giveaway just like above!

4)BONUS Entry: a)share on your favorite blog/forum/public place. leave me a link showing me where b) tweet about this giveaway c) purchase an item from a vendor below. d)pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board and leave me a link.

5)BONUS Entry: Write on your favorite vendors wall what Item you would love to win! Make sure you let them know Elucidating Photography sent you!

Let me know that you completed all of these steps by using the rafflecopter at the bottom of the page!!!!

This contest is not affiliated with Facebook. Items won have no cash value. You may pay shipping on certain items at the discretion of the vendor. Contest will end September 15 at 12am. Giveaway winners will be notified on this blog on the 16th of September. It is the winners responsibility to contact the vendors to claim their prizes.

Elucidating Photography

http://www.Facebook.com/ElucidatingPhoto

Pick one of the three;

Free Session w/ 11x14 Print

(must live in Dallas/Fort Worth area, or be willing to travel here)

Baby Face Action Set

Custom Made Headband

Bits & Bobs Galore - A Photographers Prop Haven

$50 Gift Certificate!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bits-Bobs-Galore-A-Photographers-Prop-Haven/116403421727829?ref=hl

My Little Lady and Gentleman

One free hat from my page of the winner's choice (up to a value of $20)

http://www.facebook.com/MyLittleLadyandGentleman

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyLittleLadyandMan

Handcrafted Crown

$25 Gift Certificate

https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedcrowns

Wildly Sweet Designs

$50 Gift Certificate

www.wildlysweetdesigns.com

www.facebook.com/wildlysweetdesigns

HunnyBunny Designs

Fit-To-Baby Hammock

This sturdy itty bitty hammock is hand crocheted using bulky, super soft yarn. It can be made in most color. Stand not included.

NOTE: This item is for photography purposes only and should not be used for every day use. Do not leave a newborn left alone in this item. PLEASE review newborn photography safety before using this prop.

www.facebook.com/hunnybunnydesigns