Oh ye blog readers:

This is it! This is the final batch of winners from the Big Photography Giveaway!

Know what that means? Back to regular blogging tomorrow!

I know this Giveaway overtook my blog for the month of May. I am totally and completely aware that some of you were really missing my usual stream of random posts. BUT … I am so thankful to know that hundreds of families are blessed because of the Giveaway. And I do hope you enjoyed some photography inspiration. I want to express my gratitude to the 150+ photographers who participated and who are willingly offering their skills and services to bless others. It’s just awesome.

But back to the winners, right? Okay. Let’s get to it. Let’s get to this big, gigantic list of people who will soon be performing happy dances in front of their computers because they’re about to learn they won a free photo shoot.

Remember …

–This is the final list of winners for the Big Photography Giveaway. If you think you missed a specific photographer, do a search on my blog for the photographer’s name or state or country.

–If you are a winner it is your responsibility to contact the photographer this week or they have the right to choose another winner. Don’t miss out! Not sure how to contact them? Do a search for them on my blog to quickly and easily find their post, which includes their email, blog, and website.

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ALABAMA: Lauren Sanderson Photography

Winner: Allison in Decatur … you were already announced as the winner. Email Lauren this week or she has the right to choose another winner. You don’t want that to happen, do you?   : (

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ARIZONA: Terri Moore

Winner #1: Amy Maurer who nominated  Kimberly and her husband Ryan

Winner #2: Carrie who nominated young Bridget and her family

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CALIFORNIA: Vanessa Olson |  Vanessa Irene PhotoGraphix

Winner: Janine whose husband’s deployment has meant a lot of missed birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

*For the first 45 commenters on Vanessa’s post (basically anyone who commented by Memorial Day morning) Vanessa will give either $50 off any package you purchase through this summer. Email Vanessa for details.

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CALIFORNIA: Angela Gail Banchi | AGB Photographics

Winner #1: Julia who is enjoying a “reunification” with her family

Winner #2: Aimee Elam and her family full of redheads

*AGB is also going to offer 50% off a session to everyone else that commented on her post. Anyone that didn’t comment but still contacts AGB for a photo shoot will receive 25% off their photo shoot when they mention the Big Photography Giveaway. Email AGB by July 31st to receive the discounts.

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CALIFORNIA: Hope Adams

Winner #1: Jessica with a one-year-old son

Winner #2: Bruinbr whose daughter just learned to walk

*Hope wants to add that everyone else can get $100 off the session fee if you “like” her Facebook page. When you call to book your session, just mention that you heard about Hope on my blog and you follow her on facebook and you’ll receive $100 off your session fee when you schedule your session by July 31st. Email Hope for details.

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CANADA: Rebecca Wood

Winner: Jennifer who nominated her friend Dawn

*Rebecca would like to offer a one-hour session for $50 which includes a cd of all the edited images. This is for anyone who commented on Rebecca’s post. Email Rebecca for details. You will need to contact her by July 15, 2010 to get this deal.

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CANADA: Nikki Scott

Winner: Lisa in North Delta with two little boys

*Nikki would like to offer everyone who commented on her post 50% off any portrait session you book. Email Nikki for details and mention the Big Photography Giveaway when booking.

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FLORIDA: Beth Johnson

Winner: Jamie B. who is celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary and weight loss too

*Beth would like to offer a special for anyone else who commented on her post. $50 session fee with a $50 print credit ($50 books the session and all of it will go towards prints/products), plus 25% off any additional prints/products. Email Beth for details. Offer good through 7/31/10.

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FLORIDA: Rachelle Goldhammer

*NOTE: Katherine Pogorzeldki was already announced the winner. Katherine, Rachelle wants to do a photo shoot for you. You don’t  want to pass up this opportunity. Please contact her by June 9th. Also, Rachelle would like to photograph Stephanie Mast and her husband so Stephanie — email Rachelle!

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IDAHO: Amber Fischer

Winner #1: Traci Huntsman

Winner #2: Jen Smith

Winner #3: Steve who would like to surprise his wife (okay, seriously — bonus points for this guy!)

*Amber would also like to offer $100 off all digital packages for anyone who books by June 30th and mentions the Big Photography Giveaway. Email Amber for details.

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ILLINOIS: Jodie McNally

Winner #1: Laurie who nominated her friends in Peoria

Winner #2: Kirsten, mom of triplets

*Jodie would also like to offer a $40 session with a complimentary 8×10 to anyone who commented on her post.  She’d be willing to do this $40 session either in Galesburg, Peoria, or the Quad City area. If you live outside of those areas and you’re interested in this offer, please contact her to discuss details and options. Email Jodie for details and be sure to mention the Big Photography Giveaway.

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KANSAS: Jennifer Puhak

Winner #1: Erin whose friend who just had triplets via fertility treatments

Winner #2: Cassie Larson Whiteman AFB, military family due with a baby girl in July

*Jennifer has a few dates in June/July that are available. If you commented on Jennifer’s post and you’re interested in a 50/50 session ($50 session fee and 50% price prints for any order over $50 placed within 10 days), email Jennifer.

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MASSACHUSETTS: Kara Baker

Winner: Kristin who is expecting their first baby this summer

*Kara wants to offer everyone who commented on her post a FREE session! (Seriously!) This includes 1-2 hours of shooting time, post-processing & retouching of at least 25 images, and an online gallery of those watermarked images to share with their family & friends, and use on social networking sites. She is also offering 25% off prints if they are ordered within one week of their gallery being ready. You can visit her website, www.karabakerphotography.com for more information.

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MICHIGAN: Charlene Engel

Winner: Kelly Burkholder

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MICHIGAN: Deming Photography

Winner: Margaret who nominated her parents

*Amy has extended a 50% discount for session and proofing to all others who commented on her post. Email Amy for details.

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MINNESOTA: Expressions

Winner: Joan Schmidt

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MISSOURI: Kim Casey & Janelle Ringgenberg | RainKite Photography

Grand Prize Winner: Erin who nominated her friends who really deserve such a gift

And these other 3 families will also win … a free mini-session and 5 digital images

Winner #2: Annie Prenni who nominated her friend Donna Griffin

Winner #3: Tracy who nominated Pam K.

Winner #4: Sharma Keeler who nominated Bethany

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MONTANA: Tanya Webster | Capturing Magic Photography

Winner #1: Heather C

Winner #2: Lisa K.

*Anyone who contacts Tanya within the next week will receive 20% off her regular session fee and $25 in print credits.

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NEBRASKA: Becky Novacek

Winner: Janet G.

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NEVADA: Sheena C Photography

Winner #1: Julie B. with 3 kiddos

Winner #2: Kristi H. who nominated her friend Brooke

*Sheena would also like to offer all of the remaining people who left a comment on her post a discounted session. Email Sheena and mention my name to get this discounted pricing.

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NEW MEXICO: Liz Evans

Winner: Kara (5 years of marriage + 2 kids, but no family portrait yet)

*Liz would like to offer a free $50 print credit to anyone else that commented on her post. Email Liz for details and mention my name when booking.

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OREGON: Tanya Webster | Capturing Magic Photography

Winner #1: Rebekah Pontow

Winner: #2: Heather P.

*Anyone who contacts Tanya within the next week will receive 20% off her regular session fee and a $25 in print credits.

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RHODE ISLAND: Keri McCarthy

Winner: Jennifer B. – a SAHM with 2 girls

*Keri would like to extend a half-off session fee discount to anyone interested. Email Keri by June 30th and mentions the Big Photography Giveaway.  (Session may be scheduled at any point).

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SCOTLAND: Ruth Trotter

Winner: Margaret C. in Dundee

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TENNESSEE: Amy Lynn Smith

Winner: Erin and her little family, who have been through a lot lately

*Amy would like to extend $100 off to any who mention my blog. You may apply it toward a session fee. Email Amy for details.

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TENNESSEE: Courtney DeLaura | Peachtree Studio

Winner: Karen whose last family portrait was more than 10 years ago

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TEXAS: Sara Lopez

Winner: Angela Gordon

*Sara would like to extend a special offer to all those that commented on her post. Email Sara for details.

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TEXAS: Katie Shagman

Winner: Kristin with 3 wild & crazy little boys

*Katie has an offer for all others who commented on her post. You can schedule a two hour photo shoot and receive a DVD of at least 16 high resolution (edited) images for $150, which is $100 off normal price. Email Katie for details.

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TEXAS: Sarah Dorn

Winner: Brooke, who recently brought home their miracle baby boy

*Sarah would also like to offer 20% off a full session to those who commented on her post. Email Sarah for details.

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TEXAS: Nicole Denae Photography

Winner #1: Gretchen in Katy – Artist Session

Winner #2: Kristin in Pearland – $50 session fee plus a $50.00  print credit

*Nicki would also like to extend an offer to everyone who commented on her post, a discounted session fee of $75.  The session must be booked and paid for by the end of June, but can be held at a later date. Anyone that didn’t comment but still contacts Nicki for a photo shoot will receive $25 off their photo shoot when they mention the Big Photography Giveaway. Email Nicki for details.

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UTAH: Tania Finn | tk design company

Winner:  Andria Boer who has recently dropped 40 pounds

*Also, Tania would like to offer every person who left a comment on her post a $50 credit towards any family photo session. Email Tania for details.

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UTAH: Camille Stewart

Winner: Cari who nominated her dad

*Camille would also like to extend an offer to everyone who commented on her post: a discounted family session for $75 which includes a 1-2 hour session and up to 25 images on a CD. Email Camille for details. Book a session by June 30, 2010 and mention my blog to receive the discounted rate.

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UTAH: Marcie Jessee

Winner: Lyndsy who nominated her sister for an engagement session

*Marcie would like to offer a discount to anyone interested. Email her before July 1st about setting up a session and you will receive a discount by mentioning that you saw her on my blog.

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WASHINGTON: Randi M Brunt

Winner: Lis who nominated her friend Katie with 3 girls and an upcoming 10th anniversary

*For everyone else, take $50 off your session fee when you mention this giveaway when booking your session with Randi.  Effective after August 9th in Seattle or after July 12th in Portland. Email Randi for details.

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WISCONSIN: Wendy Schlomann | Clicka Foto

Winner: Beth Loheide

*Wendy would also like to extend a gift of 25 custom designed 4×8 Family or Children’s Holiday Greeting Cards to any family or childrens’ sessions booked by June 31, 2010. AND to anyone who ‘likes’ their Facebook Fan Page and leaves them a note, they’ll extend to you 8 complimentary wallets from your session. Email Wendy for details.

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WISCONSIN: Wynter Clark | Invierno Photography

Winner #1: Michelle M. who has a 5-year-old daughter

Winner #2: Laura P. who nominated her cousin Scott

Winner #3: Amanda Smith in Bloomer

Winner #4: Wendi in Saint Germain

Winner #5: Mellena who nominated her niece

*Wynter would also like to offer a 90-minute family shoot which includes the high resolution and fully edited pictures with full printing rights for $35.00. Just ”like” Invierno’s facebook page and post a comment that you saw the Big Photography Giveaway on my blog.

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WYOMING: Mandi Buchanan

Winner: Kristie whose family of 5 has never had a family portrait

*For the others who left a comment on Mandi’s post, she would like to offer 25% off plus a free 8×10. That’s $50 for 1.5 hour photo shoot and digital images. Email Mandi for details.

Hello, fine blog friends. Here is our next batch of winners who are getting a free photo shoot by a photographer in their neck of the woods! Most of you know what’s going on with this Big Photography Giveaway. In case you don’t, click on the big orange block at right to get the scoop.

A quick reminder on a few important notes:

1. Most photographers have offers for everyone, even if you’re not the winner. So read closely if there is a photographer listed in your area.

2. Photographers chose the winners. Many of them chose by reading all the comments and many chose in a completely random drawing kind of way because it was too hard to choose.

3. If you are a winner, it is up to you to contact the photographer this week, or the photographer has the right to choose another winner. Need their email address? Do a search for your state or their name at right. Every photographer’s email address is listed in their post.

4. One more week of this Big Photography Giveaway! Be sure to check back daily to see if there is a photographer in your area (and to gain really great inspiration). And then … it’s back to regular blogging!

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ARIZONA: Claire Waite

Winner: Breea, who nominated her sister and brother-in-law

*Claire would like to offer to anyone who books a session and mentions my name, a free 8×10 print with their session. Email Claire for details.

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ARIZONA: Misti Dawson

Winner: Stephanie Farnsowrth

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ARIZONA: Libby Jones

Winner: Brenda R.

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ARIZONA: Ryan Young

Winner #1: Amy was announced as Ryan’s original winner 2 weeks ago. Still haven’t heard from you Amy, so unfortunately Ryan needed to move on and choose another winner. So … the new winner is … another Amy, actually! #23 on the list of comments and she says her scrapbooks are filled of pictures of their family. Minus her. (Sound familiar?) Congratulations “New Amy”!

Winner #2: Ryan would also like to do something for Cassidy’s sister-in-law Rachel who is engaged. Cassidy, email Ryan for details.

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CALIFORNIA: Rachel Clare

Winner: Christy Harris

*Rachel would like to offer $50 off her session fee and 15% off of all prints, products and packages to the others who commented on her post. Email Rachel for details and be sure to mention my blog or the Big Photography Giveaway.

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COLORADO: Kris and Lindsay Walters | Aldabella Photography

Winner: Beth Thiele, who nominated the Kitchen family

*Kris and Lindsay would like to offer a $100 family photo shoot to anyone who mentions my name or blog when booking a regular session by June 30, 2010. Families do not need to have the photos taken by the end of June; they just need to be booked no later than June 30, 2010. Email them for details.

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CONNECTICUT: Shannon Troester | SKT Photography

Winner: Erik Stothart

*Shannon would like to offer all of the families that left a comment on her post a discounted session and goodies. Email Shannon for details. Anyone in the CT area can contact Shannon about a $60 session (hour session & 15-20 images on a disc with rights to print). Just mention my blog.

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CONNECTICUT: Kate Jadney

Winner #1: Beth with twin girls

Winner #2: Marilyn with twin boys

*Kate would like offer a $50 print credit to anyone who mentions my blog and books their session by June 30. It doesn’t have to happen by June 30, but should be scheduled by then. Email Kate for details.

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ILLINOIS: Jodi Goldstein | Jodi Ellen Photography

Winner #1: Ruth Allmart

Winner #2: Susanne Johnson

Winner #3: Donna L.

*Jodi would like to extend an offer to anyone else who mentions my blog: A $30 portrait session, which includes a private online proofing gallery, (3) 8x10s, and 5 social media images for you to show off to family & friends. Email Jodi for details.

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ILLINOIS: Cindi Fatzinger

*Cindi’s winner was already announced last week but she has a special offer (a great deal on a mini session) for the first 10 people who email her.

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MICHIGAN: Julie Martin

Winner: Jody who nominated her neighbor Linda, who is about to begin chemo treatment

*Julie would also like to offer 50% off her session fee and a free 8×10 print for anyone who books before June 15th and mentions her saw her in the Big Photography Giveaway. Email Julie for details.

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MICHIGAN: Anya Plummer

Winner #1: Intentionally Katie, who nominated her sweet friend from G.R. Jen.

Winner #2: Carrie Tatreau

Winner #3: Miranda, single mom of 3

Winner #4: Melissa B

*Anya would like to offer a $60.00 1 hour photo shoot to anyone that commented on her post. This includes a 1-1.5 hour photo shoot at a nearby location such as (downtown, beach, park) and 20+ touched up images on a high resolution disk for printing.  Email Anya for details.

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MINNESOTA: Jessica Barker

Winner #1: Laura P.

Winner #2: Holly Thatcher

Winner #3: April nominated by Debbie (single Mom)

*Jessica would like to offer the other 28 people who commented on her post, a 50% discount on a photo session. Email Jessica by June 30, 2010 to book a session and be sure to mention my blog or the Big Photography Giveaway.

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MISSOURI: Teri Fitzgerald

Winner: Nancy, who nominated her friend Wendy, who just lost everything in a home fire

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NEBRASKA: Jamie Burbach

Winner  #1:  Didi Lyon

Winner #2:  Carmen Bachle

*Jamie would like to offer a half-price session to those that left a comment on Jamie’s post but didn’t win. Email Jamie for details and mention my name/blog.

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NEVADA: Chris Jenkins

Winner #1: Amber L.

Winner #2: Skye P. who nominated her co-worker

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NEW ZEALAND: Britta Stahlschmidt | Smirk Photography

Winner: Tanya W.

*Britta is currently running a special rate for the July school holidays (info on her blog). She would like to extend this offer to anyone who commented on her post even outside the school holidays. Email Britta for details.

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OHIO: Susan Toon/Jessica Rosenbalm

Winner: Lynn, who nominated a family whose oldest son who has cancer

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OHIO: JoAnn Toronto

Winner #1: Jen Roach

Winner #2: Crystal (no last name given)

*Joann also has a special offer for everyone else. Special as in … a FREE photo shoot! For more information, click here.

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TENNESSEE/ALABAMA: Brandi Barnes

Winner: Jamie with two little girls

*Brandi would like to offer everyone else who left a comment on her post that same package for $100. That is a savings of at least $100. Your session just needs to be scheduled before the end of 2010. Email Brandi for details.

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TEXAS: Dori Young

Note: Deana was already announced the winner last week, but Dori wanted to also extend an offer to anyone else who commented on her post but didn’t win. You can get a photo shoot for $125. Email Dori for details.

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TEXAS: Rhonda Kay Brunson

Winner: Jody Grimer

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TEXAS: Jessica Woodford

Winner: Michelle Traudt

*Jessica would also like to extend an offer to anyone who commented on her post by offering a 50% off session fee ($150 reg. price) booked now to July 1st, 2010. Email Jessica for details.

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TEXAS: Natasha Smith | Sweet Lime Photography

Winner: Melissa S. in Lewisville

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TEXAS: Jenna Lawyer

Winner of a baby shoot: Heather D. who nominated her friend (pregnant with twins)

Winner of a family shoot: Melissa in NRH with 3 boys and a girl

*Jenna also wants to offer to everyone else who commented on her post a photo session at a discounted price of $150. This includes a 1 hour shoot on location in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and a cd of 10-20 edited full resolution images. Email Jenna by July 1st.

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UTAH: Marcene Perry

Winner: Shelby who is updating their adoption profile

*Marcene has a special offer for anyone that has commented on her post: You can get $25 off any session fee. Email Marcene for more details.

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UTAH: Logan Walker | sprout photo

Winner #1: Dierdre in Moab

Winner #2: Carnie, who nominated her sister

*Logan would like to offer anyone else 50% off of a portrait session and print orders now through June 30th.  The session doesn’t have to be completed by June 30th, it just needs to have been booked by June 30th. Email Logan for details.

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UTAH: Laura Vanderbeek

Winner: Terri Moore, whose 11-year-old daughter is a cancer survivor

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UTAH: Natalie Park

Winner: JaLee whose daughter was just diagnosed with autism

*Natalie also has an offer for every person who left a comment on her post. Email Natalie and you can get a 25% discount off any session of your choice with an 11×16 print included.

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VIRGINIA: Kari Davis

Winner: Jennifer W. with the 3 girls

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WASHINGTON: Jolie Rodriguez

Winner: Lisa Cole was announced the winner last week, but Jolie wants to add an offer to anyone else who left a comment on her post but didn’t win: a 50% discount. Email Jolie for details.

Holy long post. But I’m pretty sure many of you are very, very interested to look it over. It’s the next batch of winners in our Big Photography Giveaway! This has been going on every single day in the month of May and we haven’t missed a beat. We’re over half-way through this now and there is so much more talent to come for the remaining 15 days. If you’re just checking in and want to know what on Earth this is all about, click on the big orange block at right. Before I get to the winners, some important points:

1. Don’t see your name as an official big-time winner? Read closely. Many photographers have big, big offers for others who entered to win. These are some seriously generous people!

2. Some photographers chose based on the comments that were left. Some chose randomly. In fact, several photographers used random.org to choose the winner for them because it was just too hard to pick one winner.

3. Are you a winner? It is up to you to contact that photographer. If you don’t get in touch with them this week, they have the right to choose another winner. You snooze, you lose.

4. The winners are in alphabetical order based — state or country — for your convenience.

5. Don’t forget to keep scrolling down below this giant winners post to see today’s featured photographers (and the weekend’s if you haven’t seen them).

Here. We. Go!

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ARIZONA: Jessica Downey | Sierra Studios

Winner: Amy, whose husband will soon return home from a year-long deployment to Afghanistan

*Jessica would like to offer a half-price session to any of you who already commented on her post. So if you were one who entered to win on her post, email Jessica for more information.

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ARIZONA: Caitlin Wilhelm

Winner: Kelly Larson, who nominated a friend with four kids.

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ARIZONA: ryan young fotografie

Winner: Amy, you were announced as the winner a week ago but Ryan hasn’t heard from you. Please contact Ryan ASAP or he will need to choose another winner. Click here to see the original feature post on his work. As a refresher Amy, you said you would love some updated family pictures, “especially since we have added another child to our bunch.”

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ARIZONA: Jennifer Simpson

Winner: Sharon with 2 girls and a puppy

*Jennifer would like to give anyone who didn’t win the option of getting a session for half price as well as an 11×14. Email Jennifer for details.

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ARIZONA: Sheila Endsley

Winner #1: Cami MacDonald

Winner #2: Alicia (no last name or city)

Winner #3: Jenny Meyerson

*Sheila is offering 50% off her regular session fee to any other folks who left a comment on her post. You just need to email Sheila by May 31, 2010 to book a session.

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CALIFORNIA: Jennie McGarvey

Winner: Becky N. in Corona.

*Jennie is offering any of my blog readers a $50 local photo shoot. So if you’re in the Corona/Murrieta/Wildomar area, email Jennie.

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CALIFORNIA: Kathryn Crawford | Simply Sweet Photography

Winner: Cami MacDonald

*Kathryn would like to extend the offer of a 50% discount on session fees to anyone who  mentions “Becky” when booking a regular session through the end of June. (Sessions don’t have to take place before the end of June; they just have to be booked before June 30th, 2010.) It would be the perfect time to schedule a Family Holiday session. Email Kathryn for details.

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CANADA: Noel West

Winner: Bianca was already announced as Noel’s winner last week … but … Noel would like to offer half off her regular fee for anyone that is interested. Email Noel for details.

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CANADA: Starlite Studio Photography

Winner: Nicole O’Brien who nominated her friends in Watson, Saskatchewan

*Starr is offering everyone who left a comment on her post a $50 print credit when they book a session with her. Email Starr for details.

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CANADA: Talia Audenart

Winner: Stephanie from St. Albert

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COLORADO: Tami Wilson

Winner: Kim Hawley was the original winner, but unfortunately Tami has not heard from her. So the new winner is … Juanita Hardin in Aurora!

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FLORIDA: Stefanie Edwards

Winner: Katie Weas in Jacksonville

*Stefanie has an offer for everyone else that commented on her post: A photo session for $150, which includes 1-2 hour shoot at a location in Jacksonville and a cd with 20-30 full resolution images proofed and edited. Email Stefanie for details.

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FLORIDA: Elizabeth Holder

Winner #1: Cathy Ramirez

Winner #2: Karen Peterson

*Elizabeth has a special offer for those who would still like a session, so if you’re interested email Elizabeth for more information.

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FLORIDA: Kim Bolyard

Winner #1: Kasiah Banks

Winner #2: Kim Mock

*Kim would like to offer everyone that left a comment on her post $50.00 off a photo session if they book by Oct. 1, 2010. Email Kim for more details.

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IDAHO: Jackie Charlebois

Winner: Jenni whose husband is going to be deployed to Iraq for a year

*Jackie would like to offer a 50% discount to others who are  interested. Email Jackie for details.

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ILLIONOIS: Cindi Fatzinger

Winner: Kate who nominated her friend who just had twin preemies.

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ILLINOIS: Jennifer Cupp | Jennifer Jayne Photography

Winner: Kairee Yerington

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INDIANA: Marinda Fowler

Winner: Jill, who has an 11-year old son and hasn’t had a family picture taken in 10 years

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KANSAS: Amanda Trei | Bits of Life Photos

Winner: Robyn V. who nominated a co-worker/friend who has a special needs son in a wheelchair

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MASSACHUSETTS: Kelly Swieck

Winner: Tracy V. who nominated Amy & Shane, whose daughter Emily (4) who has a rare form of brain cancer.

*Kelly has an offer for the other 18 folks who commented on her post. You can get a free 1/2 hour mini-session and 50% off her published prices for print products. Email Kelly for details.

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MICHIGAN: Jody Sebring

TEN (!!) winners (and the times they commented on Jody’s post): Sarah @ 6:35, Ashlie @ 7:21, Theresa @ 8:58, Natalie @ 9:19, Leanne R @ 9:21, Sandy Burt (a.k.a. Aunt Sandy for Merianne) @ 9:29, Amy (for her dear friend Kim) @ 9:39,  Eddie S. @ 9:15, Beth R. @ 5:23, and Dorothy V.

*Jody would also like to offer a $50.00 photo shoot with 30 +images on CD for the first 10 participants who contact her and book a session by mid-October. Email Jody for details.

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MINNESOTA: Jennifer Yarnes

Winner: Megan, who nominated her mom Melinda

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MINNESOTA: Jacquelyn Senske Photography

Winner: Katy, who nominated her friend/co-worker who is a 1st grade teacher and has also been fighting breast cancer

*Special note from me (Becky): Congratulations to Jacquelyn (the photographer) who just had baby #2 (two weeks early) and barely came home from the hospital this past week!

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MISSOURI: Amy Kuntz

*Valerie Hoyle of Richmond was already the announced winner last week, but Amy would like to offer 50% a session fee for anyone who entered to win a session. Please email Amy to schedule a session (mention this blog).

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MISSOURI/KANSAS: Meredith Rowley | meredithrae photography

Winner: Starla in Ft. Riley, Kansas

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MISSOURI: Matt & Karen Sifford | Sifford Photography

Winner: Brooke Schaub, who nominated her cousin Jackie & family

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NEVADA: Luann Wilson

Winner: Amanda D.

*Luann would like to offer all of the families that left a comment on her post, a discounted $60 session. This includes a one-hour Las Vegas or Henderson outdoor session, 15-20 high resolution photos on CD and rights to print. Email Luann to book a session.

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NORTH CAROLINA: Alicia Johnson

Winner: Sarah whose family is about to become FOUR

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NORTH CAROLINA: Rebekah Tozer

Winner: Amy and her cancer-survivor husband and their miracle baby Ava

*Rebekah would like to offer something to the first ten people that email her, who also left comments on her post. Those first 10 people to contact her are eligible to receive half price on a photo session ($75 value) if booked by Sept 1st. Email Rebekah for details.

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OREGON: Danyel Rogers Photography

Winner: Andrea who nominated her parents

*Danyel is offering a 20% discount on their session to the first 5 people that book a session with her. Email Danyel if you’re interested.

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PENNSYLVANIA: Gail Bunning

Winner: Lisa H. who just adopted a baby girl

*Gail would like to offer everyone who commented on her post, a free session as well (no files included). Email Gail for details.

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SOUTH CAROLINA: Jill Jarvis

Winner: Missy Boggs

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TEXAS: Carissa Hoopes Photography

Winner: Tanya S. in Frederick

*Carissa has an additional offer for all 36 people who left a comment. She is offering an entirely free photo session for each of you! If you’re one of those who commented on her post, email Carissa.

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TEXAS: Dori Young

Winner: Deana who waited 4 years and have finally adopted their little girl from China

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TEXAS: Erin Lohden | soulologie

Winner: Brenda who has two “all-boy” boys

*Erin is offering a $75 print credit to anyone who books a session and mentions the Big Photography Giveaway. Email Erin for details.

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TEXAS: Megan Eidson

Winner: Laura Carter

*Megan is also offering $50  sessions for all who entered a chance to win a photo shoot with her. Email Megan and be sure to schedule a session by July 1st (even if the session will be later in the year). Just mention the Big Photography Giveaway.

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UTAH: Cindy Whitney | Reflections by Cindy

Winner: Cindy who nominated her sister-in-law who is due on June 25th. This is a newborn shoot that Cindy is awarding in addition to her other winner from last week.

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UTAH: Kari Sikorski

Winner: Jenn T. whose husband just had a brain tumor removed

*Kari would like to offer a $75 mini session with one free 8×10 print to all that left a comment on her post that didn’t win the free session. Offer is good through Sept 1, 2010. Email Kari and mention the Big Photography Giveaway to book your session.

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UTAH: Holly Cressall

Winner #1: Gabriella who has 10-year-old twins and 6-year-old twins

Winner #2: Paula W. who nominated her daughter and 2-year-old grandson

*Holly would also like to offer $50 off of the sitting fee for anyone who commented on her post. Email Holly for more details.

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UTAH: Jen Gibson

Winner of baby shoot: Brooke M. who just adopted a baby boy

Winner of a family shoot: K Roundy who is a breast cancer survivor and empty-nester

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UTAH: Haylie Bowler

Winner: Lindsay Jones

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VIRGINIA: Photography by Marirosa

Winner #1: “k8″ whose husband died suddenly last year

Winner #2: Chastity whose oldest son has a rare disease

Winner #3: Heather who nominated her friend in Fairfax who is a new adoptive mother and her husband is working overseas

Winner #4: Mara and her husband who are the proud new parents of a 10-month-old from China

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VIRGINIA: Heather LaBone

Winner: Dana from Henderson

*Heather would also like to offer others who commented on her post (Ginny, Jennifer, Jennifer Ames, Sheri Daniel & Megan Butler’s sister) a discount on a family shoot. Her discounted price is $50 for a one hour shoot, plus you’ll get 25 best in an online gallery to order prints, etc. Email Heather for more details.

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WASHINGTON: Gayle Sholtz

Winner: Megan L. in the Palouse area

**Gayle is extending a discount to everyone who left a comment on her post. If that includes you, the first 10 people to email Gayle will receive a full family session, with disc of images … for only $50. Just mention the Big Photography Giveaway in your email.

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WASHINGTON: Jamie Hammond

Winner #1 :Kelli I. (left a comment May 11 9:38 AM)

Winner #2: Aimee (left a comment May 11 10:29 AM)

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WASHINGTON: Heidi Lawson | Wishful Thinking Photography

Winner: Melissa, who was recently unable to find a picture of just her with her 6-year-old son for a grad school project

*Heidi is also offering $50 off a session of your choice (except for the mini) to all others who left a comment on her post. Must be redeemed by August 31, 2010. Email Heidi for more details.

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WASHINGTON: Jolie Rodriguez

Winner: Lisa Cole in Seattle

The time has come. Below is a list of our first batch of Big Photography Giveaway winners! Eighteen families are getting ready to do a serious happy dance in front of their computer. Go on. It’s okay to happy-dance like a fool. This is worth celebrating!

I have to tell you, these photographers had a haaard time choosing. (And boy, do I understand. That’s why I’m not choosing winners in the Big Photography Giveaway.) Some of them carefully handpicked a person because they felt connected to their story. Some closed their eyes and did a random scroll and let their mouse land on an entry. Others couldn’t bear the thought of choosing at all, so they had an unbiased friend do the picking. No matter who wins, let’s just remember how super cool this is that families all over the U.S. (and a few other countries) will be blessed with the gift of a photo shoot by a talented soul so willing to share.

Here’s what to do: If you see your name as a winner, it is 100% up to you to contact that photographer so the two of you can coordinate and plan and get your photo session scheduled. If you do not email your photographer within a week, he or she has the right to choose a different winner. You snooze, you lose. So do not hesitate to email. (Every photographer’s email address, website, etc. is listed in their post. You can always do a search by state, name, or any other key word. See the SEARCH field at right.)

Another thing: If you entered and did not win, take notice that several photographers wanted to offer a discount of some kind to my blog readers, which is really cool. Especially because they independently offered that without me asking. These are seriously generous people.

One last note for now: If you are new here and wondering what this Big Photography Giveaway is all about, click on the big orange block at right. You’ll feel all in-the-know about one of the coolest things happening in blog-land these days.

Without further ado …

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ALABAMA: Lauren Sanderson Photography

Winner: Allison in Decatur

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ARIZONA: J. Van Allen Photography

Winner: Megan in Tempe

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ARIZONA: ryan young fotografie

Winner: Amy, 20th on the list of comments

**Ryan would like to offer all Arizona participants free attendance to a special hosting of his “Unleash your Creativity” Workshop. This offer applies to all those who commented (or will comment) on any of the AZ photographer’s blog entries. Send Ryan an email.

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CALIFORNIA: Emily Semans with ES Photography

Winner: Katie (comment left on May 7^th at 10:50am)

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CALIFORNIA: Denné Boring

Winner: Andrea S. in Rancho Cordova

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CALIFORNIA: Christine Henning Photography

Winner: Ali of Australia who nominated her friend Sarah of Sacramento

**Chris has a special offer for those who would still like to schedule a session with her. Shoot Chris an email for details.

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CANADA: Noel West

Winner: Bianca (Simon, Esme and Mighty Max too!)

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COLORADO: Tami Wilson

Winner: Kim Hawley in Castle Rock

** Tami is offering everyone who entered a $50 print credit when they book a session with her. Email Tami for details.

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COLORADO: Elizabeth Ann Photography

Winner: Keri M. (7- and 2-year-old, husband leaving for Afghanistan soon)

** Elizabeth is offering $30 off a photo session to all those who entered on her post. Email Elizabeth for details.

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MINNESOTA: Creative Connections Photography

Winner: Amber in St. Cloud

** Christy is offering everyone who entered a $50 print/product credit if they book a session with her by Sept 30, 2010. Email her and mention the big photography giveaway.

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MISSOURI: Amy Kuntz

Winner: Valerie Hoyle in Richmond

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NEVADA: Jeanna Hayes Studios

Winner #1: Katherine (left a comment on May 9th at 9:56 a.m.)

Winner #2: Julie Tangiora (left a comment on May 3rd at 4:53 p.m.)

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NEW YORK: Katie Chao

Winner: Amanda M. in White Plains

** Katie is offering everyone who entered a discounted family session (1 hour shoot, full retouching, and all images on a disc for you to reproduce as you wish) for just $50! Email Katie and mention the Big Photography Giveaway. You must book your session by September 1, 2010.

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OHIO: Sara Green

Winner: Katie Glaser

* Sara is extending this offer: The first 10 people to email her that are interested will give you a special price of $70 for your shoot. And for anyone after that — $100.

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OKLAHOMA: Elizabeth Winsby Photography

Winner: Christine Magness

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UTAH: Reflections by Cindy.

Winner of newborn session: Kristen Sims

Winner of child session: Joli Pichot

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Alright. That’s just the beginning folks. There are a LOT more winners in the making. Be sure to check back every day in May to see the talent ooooze and to see which states are represented. Scroll down to see today’s featured photographers!