So – how to vote? Have a look through the galleries below, tick the box with the corresponding number (or if you know the surname, that will help too) on the poll, and then click on VOTE! It’s that simple.

However, you can only vote once. To be fair the system is designed to allow 1 vote only per IP address. Be sure to spread the word far and wide to ensure the contestant you chose has the best chance of winning! Some ideas to help spread the word include post the link to my blog into your Facebook Page directing people to vote, emailing the link to your friends and family or just give them a simple call to tell them all about it. If you want to keep a closer watch on the progress of the competition please head over to my Facebook Page and *like* me to keep informed of regular updates and also future specials (just for Facebook fans).

I would like to thank all of the families who have entered into my competition. I wish each of you all the best with rallying the troops to vote for your image to win!! Good luck!!

Remember voting closes: 11:59pm on 24th of May, 2012

Which brings me to the reason I adore my photography…simple memories. I have this innate ability to freeze time. I am fortunate to be able to capture my own children, in all their glory, just as they are, as often as I like. I am truly blessed to be able to do this. Whether I use my ‘big’ camera or my iphone, I do my very best to try to capture something every once in while. But what about me, and my photos? Again, I’m so very fortunate to have such wonderful friends (who also happen to be photographers) that I can call on to capture some memories of me and my family. We probably don’t do it near as often as I would like but at least it’s been done.

Anyway, I digress, I’ve been thinking about the fortunate position I find myself in and about those that are not. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to ‘pay it forward’. I wanted to create some lifelong memories for someone special and in doing so decided that I didn’t just want people to win a ‘few free prints’. I wanted to properly give someone the chance to capture their newborn, baby or child/ren and create some life long memories.

So, I’d like to announce that I am running an amazing competition – the chance to Win a Complete Portraiture Experience!

THE PRIZE:

“Colour Me Happy” Collection

• A portrait session for up to 5 members of a Family.
• 15 individually processed images on CD .
• Two custom 11×14″ enlargements matted within 16×20″ white mats, ready for framing.

Total value – $1,295 ($150 session booking fee + $1,145 for the Sheer Delight Collection)

But that’s not all.

All entries will automatically be eligible to receive 20% off of their session fee and Collection of choice, now or in the future (that is of course if you chose to book a session). So, even if you don’t win, you can still have a photographic session discounted by 20% – just because you entered.

HOW TO ENTER:

- Read and familiarise yourself with the Terms and Conditions for this competition.

- Email me a picture of your baby or child/ren to nicole@nicoleramsay.com (if you are pregnant, I’m happy to receive a shot of you/your ultrasound/your bump!)

- In the subject of the email, type “Competition Entry”.

- Provide your full name; your contact telephone number; and the name/s and age/s of your child or children and your location.

- Once entries have closed, each photograph will be displayed on my blog (watermarked with an entry number). The competition will be run by public vote, so you will need to spread the news of the competition far and wide to your family and friends, so that they know to come and vote and give you a better chance to win!

Entries are open as of this evening (8 May 2012), and close at 11:59pm on 15 May, 2012.

Voting will commence on approximately 18 May 2012 and will cease at 11:59pm on 24 May, 2012. The winner will be announced by Friday, 25th of May, 2012.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

- Winners will be determined by public vote (an online poll). The winner will not be chosen by Nicole Ramsay Photography.

- By entering the competition and providing an image for this purpose, you are giving permission for this image to be used by Nicole Ramsay for advertising and promotional purposes. All valid entries will be made public on the photography blog for the competition.

- This competition is only available for residents of Brisbane or the surrounding areas. However, should you reside interstate or do not live in the metropolitan or surrounding areas of Brisbane, but are willing to travel to Brisbane for the photographic session or alternatively meet the travel and accommodation expenses of Nicole Ramsay Photography in traveling to your destination (within Australia), you will be eligible to enter.

- The prize is not redeemable for cash, nor is it transferable to any other session or person.

- The prize is not valid for Maternity or Wedding Photography.

- This competition is not valid for clients of Nicole Ramsay Photography who already have a current booking.

- Entries are limited to one image per family.

- The photographic session must take place before 31 March, 2013.

- The winners of the Photographic Session agree to any images resulting from the photographic session to be used by Nicole Ramsay Photography for promotion and advertising purposes.

- The winners will also adhere to conditions as outlined in the Portrait Agreement, as per any ‘normal’ session held.

I thinks that’s everything, so GOOD LUCK!!!

I hope to run the competition again this year in the coming months, so stay tuned for details!

I had such a great time during the whole competition process – far more fun than I could have imagined. It was so lovely to receive all the beautiful photos in my inbox (each and everyone made me smile a happy smile).  And to read all the beautiful emails and comments on Facebook, during the whole process, was sincerely wonderful. So thank you.

To all those families that didn’t win a complete portraiture experience, I hope that one day, somewhere in the future, I get an opportunity to provide you with a portraiture experience you won’t forget.

And to those that finished in the top 5 (I will be in touch), I have an extra special surprise for you.

Thank you again for making the whole experience memorable.

Nic xx

So – how to vote? Have a look through the galleries below, tick the box with the corresponding number (or if you know the surname, that will help too) on the poll, and then click on VOTE! It’s that simple.

However, you can only vote once. To be fair the system is designed to allow 1 vote only per IP address. Be sure to spread the word far and wide to ensure the contestant you chose has the best chance of winning! Some ideas to help spread the word include post the link to my blog into your Facebook Page directing people to vote, emailing the link to your friends and family or just give them a simple call to tell them all about it. If you want to keep a closer watch on the progress of the competition please head over to my Facebook Page and *like* me to keep informed of regular updates and also future specials (just for Facebook fans).

I would like to thank all of the families who have entered into my competition. I wish each of you all the best with rallying the troops to vote for your image to win!! Good luck!!

Remember voting closes: 11:59pm on 21st of September, 2010

Can you believe it’s only two odd weeks until Spring has sprung? It’s my favourite time of year to photograph, especially in Queensland. The sun is shining; the light is beautiful; the birds are chirping and there is the smell of freshness in the air.  The cooler weather is well and truly on the way out and I simply LOVE it!

You’ll also find it hard to believe it’s only 4 months until Christmas!! Crazy I know, but since many of my clients intend on having family portraits and pictures of the kids to use as Christmas presents, I thought I should remind you that Christmas is literally just around the corner. Please note that if you do require Christmas gift portraits, the session needs to take place between late September and (no later than) mid November. I’m going away for 2 weeks of much needed family time in November, which leaves only limited weekend availability for Christmas Family Portraits.

Looking at these pictures of Lily on this cold, wet and rainy day, reminds me of happy days…and it also puts me into a generous mood!! I thought a little special something was in order for those clients who book their session now. If you book your session by the end of August, and hold it in the months of September or October, you will receive 25 custom 5×5″ designer Christmas cards featuring pictures from your session (valued at $150). They’re double sided, printed on beautiful linen card stock with envelopes and come all the way from the USA. Your family and friends will most certainly be wowed by your cards this Christmas season!

Below is a sample of this year’s cards. They are customisable and tailored to each client. I love them…and I’m sure you will love them too. I look forward to hearing from you soon!!!!

Seriously, it’s massive! But Oh how I love seeing my kids in a life size print! LOVE IT!

Now, all I have to do is find a spot to hang it.

(getting home after 7:00pm doesn’t really leave much time to capture a moment – crazy yuck light – so please excuse the mere snap)

These mini sessions are a great opportunity for parents and grand-parents to capture up to date images of their children without having to arrange a full session. Perfect for littlies who change so much in a 6-12 month period and for those that haven’t had updated portraits in a while. These mini sessions are designed for kids/teenagers – no families; maternity or babies under 4 months – so dad will be happy he doesn’t have to participate!

If you would like more information please don’t hesitate to shoot me an email on nicole@nicoleramsay.com for more information.  These sessions are strictly limited on a first come, first served basis so if this is something you might be interested in, please shoot me an email. They’re great value!!

I often get enquiries about mini sessions (just a quick 20-30 minute session with 1 or 2 children), which is something I’ve not offered before – that is until now!

In essence, for two days in May I will be offering a total of 6 sessions (3 per date starting at 2.00pm) at Daisy Hill Forest (which is a lovely location for portraits) for Kids’ Mini Sessions. You will be provided with a 20-30 minute shoot and 10-15 individually processed images in an online gallery (password protected) for your viewing. As part of the package I have included 3 digital negatives with accompanying 5×7” print. There is no obligation to purchase any other images but certainly the option is available.

These mini sessions are a great opportunity for parents and grand-parents to capture up to date images of their children without having to arrange a full session. Perfect for littlies who change so much in a 6-12 month period and for those that haven’t had updated portraits in a while. These mini sessions are designed for kids/teenagers – no families; maternity or babies under 6 months – so dad will be happy he doesn’t have to participate!

If you would like more information please don’t hesitate to shoot me an email on nicole@nicoleramsay.com for more information and stay tuned for a further update which will include an example ‘mini-session’ gallery you can view at your leisure.

These sessions are strictly limited on a first come, first served basis so if this is something you might be interested in, please shoot me an email. They’re great value!!