Giveaway: Photography Package from Smith Digital Photography

Over the weekend, my family and I had the pleasure of doing a photography shoot with Lindsey Smith from Smith Digital Photography.

And when I say we had the pleasure, I’m not being sarcastic – which is miraculous, really, because typically photo sessions drive me to drink. You should have seen the times Jenny and I took our tiny babies – Kate and Joshua – to Target to have their pictures taken together. Oh, if we’d only had this blog then, posts about those experiences would have definitely qualified for the “Greatest Hits” page.

But I digress!

Sunday’s shoot was a lot of fun. We met Lindsey at Eden Park in Cincinnati, which was the perfect backdrop. Lindsey is the mom of two little boys, and she was fantastic with my kids. Kate couldn’t wait to get in front of the camera lens, but Sam had fallen asleep in the car on the way there and wasn’t in the best picture-taking mood. Lindsey was able to get him smiling and joking anyway, and got some great shots.

I could continue to wax poetic about our photo shoot, but instead I think I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

I love them! It was hard to pick my favorites from Lindsey’s online proofing gallery (a very convenient feature in and of itself).

Lindsey very generously offered to photograph my family so I could write about my experience, and she would also like to extend that offer to one of our readers. We’re giving away a full portrait session for one lucky reader!

The session includes:
— A 60-90 minute session on location in the Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky area.
— 45-60 final re-touched proofs in an online proofing gallery.
— Client’s choice of 25 high resolution digital files with printing rights.
— $50 print credit.

To enter, “like” Smith Digital Photography on Facebook and then leave a comment on this post telling us you did so. For an extra entry, post a link to the contest on your Facebook status (tagging Smith Digital Photography and Mommin’ It Up would be awesome!) and leave an additional comment for that.

The giveaway will end Tuesday, August 7, 2011, and a winner will be chosen randomly. Good luck!

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Say S’mores

As I told you a few weeks ago, I’m helping Hershey’s get the word about about their Say S’mores campaign this summer. I’d like to invite you all to participate too – you can upload your favorite s’mores-themed picture on the Hershey’s facebook page, and you’ll be entered to win a bunch of prizes. The grand-prize is a Canon Rebel Camera, slate marble outdoor firebowl, $250 SnapFish gift card, roasting skewers set and all of the ingredients needed to make S’mores, including Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bars. And everyone can get a $1 coupon for Hershey’s chocolate bar 6-packs by filling out a Say S’mores application.

It may be too hot for a camp fire, but it’s never too hot for s’mores! Check out how Kate and I made some last night:

The result? Ooey, gooey s’mores goodness.

Sam loved them!

We want you to have s’more s’mores of your own (am I clever or what?) so we’re giving away a package containing everything you need to make some! To enter, just leave a comment on this post. The contest will end on August 5 and a winner will be chosen randomly. (Because of shipping, it’s only open to US residents.) Good luck!

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This post is part of my participation in the Hershey’s “Say S’mores” Promotion. All opinions expressed are mine.

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Lily

Happy 1st birthday to my gorgeous niece, Lillian Grace.

We love you, sweet girl!

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