Winner of the Organic Bloom {Giveaway}

Thank you so much to all who entered The Organic Bloom Giveaway and thank you for being fans of Sweet Pea Stuiods.  I am in love with The Organic Bloom frames and am anxiously awaiting my first large shipment.  If you are interested in purchasing these frames, please contact me at krystal@sweetpeastudiosva.com for a pricing list.

The winner was chosen by a random number generator:

Bethany W.  Please contact me to claim your prize.  We will be hosting more contests and giveaways soon.

Winner of Best of 2010 Contest and The Organic Bloom {Giveaway}

Thank you so much for everyone who voted in our 2010 "Best of" contest.  I truly enjoyed reading all the animated comments.  The winner of a Sweet Pea Studios Mini-Session is Jessica Trigiani.  Jessica, I will be in touch with details very soon.

The winner of a $20 Starbucks gift card is Kathy Gaffney Herbert.  Congrats Kathy!  please contact me with your address at krystal@sweetpeastudiosva.com.  I will pop that in the mail to you as soon as possible.

As promised, since we have reached 500 fans, I am now giving away a custom 8x10 frame from The Organic Bloom.  

GIVE AWAY DETAILS!

1. Check out the frame selections and colors above and comment on which style and color you would choose.

For Extra Entries:

 1. Become a Sweet Pea Studios fan on Facebook! Leave us a comment letting us know you are a fan! 

2. Become a The Organic Bloom fan on Facebook!  Leave us a comment letting us know you are a fan 

3. Share this giveaway on Facebook and/or Twitter and post back here that you did! 

Deadline to Enter: January 31th 10: 00PM EST. Only valid to US addresses. 

Winner announced on February 1st    

 Winner will be chosen by True Random Number Generator.

New Fans, Great Prize

I am really thrilled that Sweet Pea Studios is now a retailer for The Organic Bloom.  Their vintage frames are absolutely stunning and make any room a work of art.  I am anxiously awaiting an order from them, ten 10x10 frames in various colors and styles.  I have a vision for them in my own home but will also be using them as samples for you, my amazing clients.

Would you like to win one of these amazing frames?  Once Sweet Pea Studios reaches 500 fans on Facebook we will give one away.  You could win a custom 8X10 single frame of your choice.  Please use the Suggest to friends link of the right side of the page.  It is that simple.  Once we reach 500 fans, we will randomly select one of our fans to receive a custom "Bloom".

Happy Suggesting!!!

Happy New Year and New Beginnings

Everyone has new year goals or "resolutions".  For me, I have dreams.  I have a notebook full of endless possibilities that I want for this business, this life path that I am gracefully, prayerfully, and humbly walking down.  I never thought this is where my life would be.  The other day, I came across a journal I started before my oldest was born.  The point was to document my pregnancy and his life and have something for him to read when he got older.  It is there for just that, but I found it is there for me to watch my life change and grow right before my eyes.  It has been amazing and seriously humbling and I do not take this life journey for granted.

Taking photographs is not a job, it is a passion.  Yes, it pays some of our bills and I am grateful for that but the people I get to meet and the life moments I get to be a part of are priceless.  I don't just take photos, I capture memories.  I get to witness firsts of new parents trying to find their way; loving their precious baby to their fullest knowing that child is a gift.  I have witnessed family reunions and been able to capture those moments knowing they may not get to do it again for a long time.  I capture firsts, lasts,  funny moments, private moments, new loves, old loves and everything in between.

2010 was a year of learning, growing, and developing.  It was a fantastic year and I wouldn't be where I am without it.  However 2011 is the here and now.  I will use this year to do all the same things I did in 2010 but this year I will allow my dreams to become realities and I will work to make this business something my clients, friends, and most of my family will be proud to be a part of.

New and wonderful things are coming...I have a few things up my sleeves with giveaways and great session ideas.  I would love to hear from you and maybe spend some time capturing your friends and families.

Happy New Year. May this year be more than you hoped and all that your dreamed.

Family Fun | Leebsburg Family Photographer

I had to post one more sneak peek tonight before I turn in.  I had a session with these kiddos last November when the youngest was just a few weeks old.  They were cute then and even cuter now.  They truly love each other and it was very evident today.  They are a gorgeous family, inside and out.

And Then There Were Six | Leesburg Family Photographer

I has the pleasure today to shoot two families...at the same time.  Or almost at the same time.  This family is so sweet.  They have four kiddos who are so full of energy and fun.  We were able to take some amazing shots on a beautiful old plantation and see some great scenery while we were there.  Here are a few of my favorites.

Nothing but Smiles | Northern Virginia Family Photographer

I really enjoyed photographing this family.  I mean look at them, how could I not.  They are gorgeous and their smiles are contagious.  Especially little J.  He was so much fun.  I would look at him and his grin would stretch from ear to ear.  

This is really a beautiful family with an amazing personality to match.  Thank you so much for letting my get a small glimpse into your lives.