In the past I have had you tell me why your family is not boring. This time I wanted to mix it up a little in and effort to alleviate redundancy. Cause well….it’s boring doing the same thing over and over.   This year I want to know all about how you fell in love with your significant other.  That means this contest is open to ALL couples and families.  Kids or no kids.  Engaged.  Married. Life partners.  Whatever.   You just have to be head over heals in love.

I am not stopping at just a free session this year.  I am giving away the farm. TWICE!  What’s on the table you ask?  you ready for this??   A session and files.  Yes!! you heard me right.  That is a $1400 value….times two!  Yes…I am occasionally crazy.    The more people you can get to enter,  the better your chances of winning because the person with the most referrals will win the same prize!

Work it.  If you have a blog.  Blog it.  Mommy forums?  Post it!  It will be the easiest $$1400 you ever made!  Local photographers I welcome you to join in the fun.

Not on facebook?  Now is the time to reconnect.  If my mother is on facebook,  then you have no excuses.  Hi mom!

Follow the directions kids or you will be eliminated and don’t forget to…….

Contest will run from July 21, 2010  – August 5, 2010 and a winner will be announced the morning  August 6, 2010.

How to enter:

• Fill out the form below in it’s entirety.
• Leave a comment on the blog
• “Like” my fan page on Facebook and leave a comment.  GO HERE. (link will open in a new window)
• BONUS POINTS! – Follow a boring photo on twitter  -  GO HERE

• Copy/Paste this phrase to your facebook status/twitter as often as you like:    SoCal Photog @aboringphoto to give away TWO SESSIONS + DISK! Play to win! http://tinyurl.com/235nfyy #photocontest #OC #sandiego  REPOST!

If  you were not referred by anyone simply put N/A in the “referred  by” field

I can’t wait to hear from you!

Fine Print:

Session MUST be booked within ONE WEEK of notification and take place before September 15, 2010.  No exceptions.

Winners must be able to be located on my facebook fan page, filled out the blog entry form with valid information and have left a comment on the blog.

Session good for immediate family only.

Referral Winner must have entered into the contest as well.

Southern California residents preferred. I am willing to fly but you have to foot the bill on travel.

Files will be delivered electronically via email

Session is non-transfeable and may not be redeemed for cash

I know I don’t have kids or anything but listen to me when I say these dresses are a must have for for spring and summer!  The kids loved wearing these bright, happy, comfortable threads.   Best of all they were easy to get the kids in and out of and  looked cute over jeans, bloomers, leggings and with or with out a little t shirt underneath. Super versatile . Alexis also makes and sells the all of headbands and hair clips we used as accessories so be sure to check out her shop.

I am super stoked to offer a giveaway that everyone can participate in!!  Worldwide give away up in here. I just think that is so fancy.

The prize:   One AvaDylan Collection item of your choice for a special little lady in your life.

To enter:  Leave a comment (and a valid email address) answering the following question:

1. What do you wish was on Etsy you can not seem to find or want more of?

Deadline: My Birthday!  March 25. I will post the rest of our darling little models when I announce the winner.

Feeling naked here…. I am giving one or two of my creations away. Your Choice!

Leave me a comment and I will use the random number generator to pick a winner! This contest will go until February 28th. Only comments on the blog will be included.

Here we go…this is a fun one. I did this last year when I got thrown off that cliff to get the ball rolling.

What’s up for grabs: A complimentary session!! (A $200 value!)

The name of the game: Explain why  your family is NOT BORING!! Easy right?  I know you all have great stories.

The rules: Email Me Subject: NOT BORING or leave a comment here on the blog(with a valid email address) illustrating what makes you guys tick.  You can go about this anyway you want. Be funny, pull heart strings, punch me right in the gut with a good story.  Please feel free to send a video or photos along with your entry and most of be yourself and just tell it like it is.  I want to get to know you and then I want to shoot you….and your family. With my camera of course.

Please include:  Your name, ages of children, your zip code a phone number where I can reach you and of course a tantalizing story.  I want to be moved.

Deadline:   Midnight – Tuesday July 28, 2009

Those who enter will be added to my mailing list and  those on the list will be the first and quite possible the only ones to know about any exclusive holiday promotions I may throw out. That is reason enough to enter right there!  I also said I would double down on this if I won that contest for the IE FOXLA Hot list.  So….that means a possibility of TWO winners!  I find out Thursday. I’ll keep you posted and thanks for all the support!

The fine print: Prints, products and travel are not included.  Session must be booked within two weeks of notification and take place before October 30th. Please note: Entries are not limited to families. If you prefer your session to be just the kids, want to document a group of friends, your dog or you are recently engaged please feel free to participate! Prize is not transferable, and  participants of the family session are to be of the immediate family only.

I am excited to hear from you and choose some winners!  Pass me around like a hot potato….you have ONE WEEK!

I’ll leave you with last years winners…..

Leah ,  Jenny and Kathy

…and a few little snaps of one of my very best friend’s twinsies the other day.  They turn ONE on the 28th. happy birthday babies!

Ali moved to Tennessee from Orange County over a year ago. She came out for a week to visit her roots in Southern California to visit and I was excited when she asked me to torture her for a little while. I have known Alison for 6 years and she’s beautiful, funny, sassy, quirky, loyal, trustworthy with a serious sentimental side and unbelievably single!

This is of course all my idea and obviously for pickles and giggles. She’s ok’d it and just laughs on the sidelines and tells me I am wacky. You.never.know. The internet is a fascinating place I am now accepting applications to win a lunch date with her. Location undecided at this point. (Mom I can hear you….she won’t be meeting anyone in a dark alley)

OK! Here’s the scoop

Nashville, TN and surrounding area men ages 28-38 PLEASE: Have a job, lack a mustache and be less girlie than A. Be an educated gentleman. Must like dogs and children. Be thoughtful, considerate, passionate about something and have dreams. Return phone calls, like to cook, and no lush’s, or crack heads please. Be honest, hard working and don’t beat around the bush if you have something to say. Please be free of infectious disease and severe mental disorders that require high doses of lithium or other anti psychotics. In other words….no skinny jeans. Is it too much to ask?

To play leave a comment with a valid email address (will not be shared) and your zip code asking Ali a question to get to know her a little better and/or why you are single and want to hang out. Easy.

Deadline June 1,2009.
Should be enough time for this post to go viral. Right?

I need your help internet land. Can we find Ali a suitable beau? Copy and paste the link in the address bar email it to friends and family, post on your Facebook, myspace and blogs. I am curious to see what happens.

I did a little boudoir session with her too but that is for another post. It’s pretty hot too so stay tuned.

For fun: There is a certain something in the store I have had my eye on. If purchased you will receive something fantastic from me. It’s cute and I have been coveting it for weeks. If no one else buys it I think I might and I don’t even have kids. What on earth could it be?

Please RSVP with the form below by April 3, 2009.
Space is limited. Will you be on the list? xoxo – Amy B.

Julie Middleton – Congratulations on being awesome! I am looking forward to talking with you and how you would like to style your session. Your story is very touching and Illysa beautifully illustrated you and your family.  I can’t wait to meet you.

Thanks again everyone.

I love this shot so I thought I would share…..

So….a trip to Spain to photograph several families may be in the works! How insanely cool would that be? I am looking forward to seeing how that pans out and getting this family their gallery so they have some souvenirs from the US to take home.

It was a pleasure!

I have found not one but two new locations within 5 minutes of my house and they are to die for. This is my first of two sessions with this family. Mama is due to add a little girlie to the family in December and I can’t wait to meet her.

Here is your glimpse. I hope you enjoy it!

25 unique comments = a 5×7 on me

C’mon gang….. I would love to hear from all of you lookyloos. Give em a 5×7!

I will give a COMPLIMENTARY local mini session to one of you if we reach 25!

Kids are amazing little balls of energy with their own ideas of fun aren’t they?  They transform and shape the session by putting their own little hearts and personalities out there.  It is my job to get their little spirits to shine and capture it as you know it for you to remember forever. A big thank you to the little people for trusting me and allowing me on the inside after spending such a short time with them.

I hope you enjoy your little glimpse of what is to come.

25 Unique comments from friends and family = a 5×7 on me.