Archive for the ‘maternity’ Category

And the day has arrived!!! Thank you to everyone who submitted their beautiful nurseries and adorable babies! There were so many adorable rooms and designs…I had too hard of a time narrowing it down to just 5 so I included 7 of my favorites.

Now it’s your turn to vote on your favorite!

The winner will receive:
1 hour complimentary session from Shey Marin Photography focusing on nursery, baby and/or family, and your choice of (1) 8×10, (2) 5×7 prints and one set of (8) wallet prints. Additional prints and digital images may be purchased at 15% off a-la-carte.

Voting starts right now! Each nursery is numbered 1-7 on the photograph.
Vote for your favorite nursery below the 7th photo. Only one vote per person.
The voting will end at 11:59pm EST on Saturday March 13th and the winner will be revealed on Monday the 15th.

Check out these other nursery contests where the voting begins today as well!
Jaidean Baker Photography
Bernadette Uzcategui Photography
Seedlings Photography
Amy Ro Photography
Andrea Roberts Photography

Our finalists are here!:
Maryland Newborn Photographer

Maryland Newborn Photographer

Maryland Newborn Photographer

Maryland Newborn Photographer

Maryland Newborn Photographer

Maryland Newborn Photographer

Maryland Newborn Photographer


GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!

Woah there…how did I make it to 30 weeks already!? Actually I’m technically at 31 tomorrow…the countdown has basically hit single digit weeks. I am (like probably every expectant mom thinks) totally and completely not prepared. But I’m sure over these next few weeks I’ll figure out the ins and outs of cloth diapering, what laundry detergent I should get and wash all the little clothes (and crib sheets that our cat keeps enjoying as her nap spot - not cool minnie, not cool), and finally read all of these baby books I keep renting from the library and using as paper weights.

I’m feeling him kick all the time now, and I love feeling his little arms and legs move around. I cant wait to meet him!!!

Maryland Maternity Photographer

Is your baby under 2 years old?
Do you have a super cool nursery?
Would you be interested in winning a free session and mini-print package?

If you answered yes to all three of these questions, we would love to see pictures. What’s in it for you? A chance to win a free photography session featuring your baby and your nursery! We would like to see between 1-4 photographs of your space. At least one photograph must include your child in the nursery itself. We are looking for creative use of light, color and design elements. Images must be taken by you or someone in your family (we are really saying “please don’t submit images taken by another professional photographer.”)

All submissions must be received by midnight, March 5th, 2010.

Entries will be judged by a panel of photographers who will narrow down the selection to 5 nurseries. The finalists will be posted on the Shey Marin Photography blog and the winner will be chosen via a public voting poll. Voting will occur between March 7-March 13, 2010. There are specific rules around voting that will be clarified during the voting round of the contest.

Winners will be announced on March 15, 2010. There will also be 2nd and 3rd place prizes awarded. Winning session must take place between March 18 - April 18. Winners must sign a release to allow Shey Marin Photography to display images on blog, website, Facebook Business Page and any other print or web materials as deemed appropriate.

Enter here by clicking THIS link!!!!!!!!!!

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Don’t live in Maryland? Have friends across the country? Check out these photographers who have nursery contests running in other cities! Their contest, terms and conditions may vary, so please make sure you read the details with care.

Birmingham, AL: Stephanie Fisher Photography
Northwest Alabama: Jennifer Weddington Photography
Denver, CO: Laura Werner of Vibrant Life Photography
Connecticut: Crista Acosta Photography
Central Indiana: Kristi Hibbetts Photography
Metro New Orleans, LA: Amy Drouet Photography
Frederick, MD & Washington DC/Baltimore metro: Shey Marin Photography
Boston, MA (including North Shore & Metro-West): Kristina Young Photography
Mississippi Gulf Coast and Pearl River County: Emotional Imagery by Brandi Head Photography
Central New Jersey: Kim Schmidt Photography
Northern New Jersey: Christie Adams Photography
Cincinnati, OH and Northern Kentucky Area: Jessica Wright of Memories That R Precious
Columbus, OH: Andrea Roberts Photography
Philadelphia and Main Line, PA: Bernadette Uzcategui Photography
Pittsburgh, PA: Seedlings Photography
Rhode Island and South Shore of Boston: Amy Ro Photography
Houston, TX: Kerri Mathis Photography
Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma, WA (and surrounding areas): Susan Berman of Whimsical Photo Design
Spokane, WA: Jaidean Baker Photography
Northern VA, Washington DC: Little Moon Photography

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The Fine Print.

This is our contest, we make the rules. We have researched many different ways of voting and there are pros and cons and hanging chads in just about every method out there. This is how we have decided to run our contest, if it’s not a fit for you, we respectfully accept your decision to decline participation. We also know there are ways to work around the system, so we will actively monitor IP addresses and research anything that appears to be fishy. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that appears to be suspicious.

All participants must agree to sign a model release allowing images to be displayed on participating blogs. Winning participants must sign a release allowing images taken by Shey Marin Photography to be displayed on web site, blog, Facebook and print advertising sources. Participants must also agree to standard Terms & Conditions of Shey Marin Photography.

Winning participant will receive a complimentary session from Shey Marin Photography focusing on nursery, baby and/or family, and your choice of (1) 8×10, (2) 5×7 prints and one set of (8) wallet prints. Additional prints may be purchased at 15% off a-la-carte. Additional items may also be included. Regular session terms and conditions apply.

We require an electronically marked consent that you are entering this contest voluntarily and that Shey Marin Photography is not promising any winnings or other compensation for participation.

BOY!!!!!!!!

We’re SO BEYOND excited to be expecting our baby boy. Every time I start to think about it I get teary eyed. I’m already so in love with him! Merry Christmas everyone!

Maryland Maternity Photographer

Thanks for following along on our 12 days of Christmas special!! Make sure to check back tomorrow for details on the HUGE blog contest we’re having!!!

Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas!

This photo makes me smile every time I look at it - love!!

Maryland Maternity Photographer