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Spring Cutest Kid Contest: Business Participant #1!

Friday, March 11, 2011

I hope all of you have had a chance to check out our SUPER exciting contest starting in a few weeks! I’m going to announce one of the vendors here on the blog every day!

The first business that has given a generous donation to the winner of the Spring Cutest Kid Contest is Nibbles Play Cafe!

“Nibbles is a fusion of coffeehouse and indoor play facility where adults can come relax with good food and coffee while the kids play. Specializing in first birthdays, Nibbles is the perfect setting for any event that brings adults and young children together in celebration.”

Check out Nibbles Play Cafe for more information, photos and videos!

We had my youngest son’s first birthday party at Nibbles Play Cafe earlier this year and everyone had such a nice time!

Check out the pictures of the party HERE . You can tell me if you think he had a great time!

Nibbles Play Cafe has generously donated a $100 gift certificate for a first birthday party (during their public hours) to the winner of the 0-1 year old category of our Spring Cutest Kid Contest! This includes admission, goodie bags and a cupcake decorating activity for 10 kids!

Make sure you submit your child’s photo on April first and get everyone to vote! Another participant will be announced tomorrow! Come back and check it out!

To learn more about the Spring Cutest Kid Contest hosted by Just Peachy Photography, click HERE! Make sure you share this with all of your friends too!

Just Peachy is hosting a CUTEST KID CONTEST!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

YAY! I’ve been dying to share this information with you for months!!! Ok, calming down now but seriously HUGE NEWS!!!

This entry is devoted to explaining how all of this is going to work and how you can win some BIG prizes!!! Please read ALL of the information so you know exactly HOW to enter, HOW to vote, and WHAT you will win!

Also, before I forget, if you are a business and would like to contribute in some way to this contest, let me know!

We are still excepting business donations for the winners!

Just Peachy Photography is hosting a Cutest Kid Contest! Beginning on April 15th, you will be able to submit a photo of your cutest kid through email. You will have 2 weeks to send your child’s photo to us to be entered into the contest. Voting starts May 1st!

There are 2 categories in this contest and therefore 2 BIG winners! The first one is babies ages 0-1 year old and the second is children ages 1-5 years old.

The winner of each category will receive a FREE portrait session with Just Peachy Photography, as well as a portrait package, including 1 8×10, 2 5×7’s, 2 4×6’s and one set of 8 wallets of full edited images of their choice.

The winners will also receive prizes from a few other local businesses with some fabulous prizes! I will introduce one of each of these wonderful businesses and their donations to the contest each day after this announcement!

Here are the details or rules of the contest:

TO ENTER

* One entry per child
* You must be the parent or legal guardian of the child you enter into the contest
* Child must be exactly 1 year or younger on the date of entry for category one OR 1-5 years old on the date of entry for category two
* You must have permission/rights to use the photo you enter (cannot be taken by professional/no watermarked or heavily edited images)
* Photo must have been taken in the last 6 months
* Photos will be accepted from April 15th, 2011 at 12:01 am CST until April 30th, 2011 at 11:59 pm CST via e-mail
* Only photos e-mailed to Erika@justpeachyphotog.com with the Subject line JUST PEACHY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST during the previously mentioned time will be accepted
* Include your child’s name and age (in months under 1 year old) in the e-mail (first name and age will be posted for viewing), as well as your name and contact information

(full name, email phone numberm, city and state)
* Contest open to everyone, however if you live outside of a 20 mile radius from Palatine, IL, you must choose a location within 20 miles of Palatine, IL for your prize session, or a travel fee will be charged of 85 cents per mile, each direction, beyond 20 (limited to 35 miles)

HOW PHOTOS WILL BE JUDGED

* All entries will be uploaded into an album by Just Peachy Photography no later than May 1st, 2011, on our facebook fan page. http://www.facebook.com/justpeachyphotog
* To vote for a photo you MUST be a ‘fan’ (or under the new facebook system ‘like’) Just Peachy Photography (that is the only way to comment or “like” the photo to vote)–please explain this to friends and family you send there to vote
* Click ‘like’ for the photo you are voting for in the Just Peachy Photography album labeled ‘Spring 2011 Cutest Kid Contest’ (there be two folders-choose the correct age category with your child)

* Make sure you post the contest on your page and tell people why you want to win to get them to vote! Voting only takes a minute or two!
* Photo with the most ‘likes’ will be the winner. Comments permitted, but WILL NOT count towards the total number of votes
* Voting will close May 16th, 2011 at 10:00 am CST
* Official winner will be notified and announced on the Just Peachy Photography blog no later than May 20th, 2011.

WHAT YOU WILL WIN

* The parent or legal guardian of the child in the photo that receives the most ‘likes’ will receive a free family portrait session with Just Peachy Photography, 1 8×10 photo, 2 5×7 photos, 2 4×6 photos, and 1 set of 8 wallets as well as prizes by other participating vendors (to be announced soon).
* Photo session must be booked within 30 days of winning, and completed before October 15th, 2011.
* Prize retail value of $250 plus other vendor prizes can NOT be altered or changed in any way, and not redeemable for cash
* Additional prints and products will be available for purchase at retail prices provided from Just Peachy Photography (email for product guide)
* No other promotions or discounts can be applied
Come back and check out our participating vendors! You will love them! Also make sure you share the contest with everyone you know with kids between 0 and 5 years old so they have a chance to enter too!!!

One Year Anniversary–Second Giveaway!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

If you had a chance to read our previous posts, you know that we are celebrating our first year of business! The whole month will give you chances to win all kinds of wonderful prizes!

The second giveaway is a $100 Gift Certificate to Just Peachy Photography. It can be used for a session fee, prints, custom products or digital files.

Rules: Yes, there always has to be some!

*The certificate expires December 31, 2011
*Certificate has no cash value
*Gift Certificate CAN be given to another person.

Email me at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com and tell me what you are giving your loved ones for Valentine’s Day! That is it! I’ll pick a winner randomly by the order number of the emails.

For bonus entries (you have to do the first one to do the bonus entries):

1.) LIKE us on facebook and leave a comment saying that you do.
2.) Follow us on twitter and leave a comment saying that you do.
3.) Share the link to the giveaway on your facebook page.

Then check back on Sunday, February 20th to see if you won! I’ll announce the winner who has 48 hours to contact us and claim their prize or a new winner will be randomly chosen!

Please email me at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com with any questions!

Is This the Definition of Happiness?

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Sometimes we all ponder the definition of happiness. Some of us are happy around our family, me included. Some of us enjoy indulging in foods. Others like to be daredevils and jump off of buildings or go skydiving.

What makes you happy?

Can we all truly define what makes us happy? I think this post will show you that my son’s happiness is cake! He is seriously one of my favorite subjects to photograph. Of course, all 3 of my boys are hams in front of the camera!

My little T just turned one and boy did he have fun! What do you think?

The cake made by my husband and I for his “Artic” themed party.