Archive for May, 2010

I am so excited about these pictures. My best friend Kaci came to visit me from VA, and we had been talking for months about all the photo shoots we wanted to do. This one was a definite on our list; our urban rock shoot!! We planned our outfits and asked my friend Gerri if her lovely daughters Kat and Kyra, who I use a lot, could come with us. We had a great time getting all dressed up and going to this awesome location which I had found. I’m sure it was a funny sight to see four girls dressed up like this walking down the street. But it was so worth it and lots of fun!!!

Enjoy!


I am super duper excited about this!!!!!! Read more for more details!!!!! :)

Chelsea McKinley Photography is hosting a Cutest Kid Contest! Beginning Saturday May 29th through June 13th. You  may submit a photo at any time, however I will not post them until Saturday May 29th. The winner will receive a free photo session with Chelsea McKinley Photography, as well as 1 8×10, 2 5×7′s, one set of 8 wallets, of your choice. Here are the details:

TO ENTER

* One entry per child
* You must be the parent or legal guardian of the child you enter into the contest
* Child must be 17 years old or younger on the date of entry
* You must have permission/rights to use the photo you enter
* Photo must have been taken in the last 6 months
* Photos will be accepted from May 26th until 11:59pm Sunday June 13th, 2010 (EST) via e-mail at chelsea_mcknly@yahoo.com
* Only photos e-mailed to [removed due to excessive spam] with the Subject line CMP CONTEST during the previosuly mentioned time will be accepted
* Include your child’s name and age in the e-mail (first name and age will be posted for viewing), as well as your name and contact information
* CONTEST OPEN TO OAHU, LUBBOCK TX, AND FAYETTEVILLE NC

HOW PHOTOS WILL BE JUDGED

* All entries will be uploaded into an album by Chelsea McKinley Photography no later than Sunday June 13th, 2010, on the facebook fan page
* To vote for a photo you MUST be a ‘fan’ (or under the new facebook system ‘like’) Chelsea McKinley Photography
* Click ‘like’ for the photo you are voting for in the Chelsea McKinley Photography album labeled ‘Summer 2010 Cutest Kid Contest’
* Photo with the most ‘likes’ will be the winner. Comments permitted, but WILL NOT count towards the total number of votes
* Chelsea McKinley Photography will verify that all ‘likes’ of the winning photo come from Chelsea McKinley Photography facebook fans, ‘likes’ from non-fans will not be counted
* Voting will close Sunday June, 13th, 11:59pm
* Official winner will be notified and announced no later than Monday June 14th.

WHAT YOU WILL WIN

* The child in the photo that receives the most ‘likes’ will receive a free photo session with Chelsea McKinley Photography, 1 8×10 photo, 2 5×7 photos, 1 set of 8 wallets, and 10 digital images, watermarked and resized for viewing on the internet (facebook, blogs, email etc – not to be printed, reproduced, or altered in any way)
* Prize retail value of $220 – can not be altered or changed in any way, and not redeemable for cash
* Additional prints will be available for purchase at retail prices
* Not redeemable towards Birth Photography
*If the winner is in Lubbock, Texas, I will be there this August, and we can do the photo shoot then
*If the winner is in Fayetteville NC, I will be there in September.

Please post any questions you have on this note, and I will be happy to answer them. I look forward to seeing your Cutest Kid entries this weekend!

Why I love photography

May 22, 2010

I have always had an interest in photography, but this little girl is the one that made it a part of my everyday life. Ever since my daughter Abigail was born, I have not been able to put my camera down. My reasoning was that due to the military and living so far from our families, I wanted to make sure every moment of her life was captured for them to see. I think I have over 10,000 photos just from her first year.  So every once in awhile when I don’t have a lot going on I like to remember what sparked my desire to learn more about photography; and it is this face. Of coarse now she doesn’t sit still for me so I have to bribe her with candy. But I thought they made for some fun pictures. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!

I was finally able to take the awesome Williams’ family pictures. The first date we had set got rained out, imagine that, rain in Hawaii. So we rescheduled and luckily we were able to keep the second day. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time. They were all so much fun, especially Tiffany. She is such a gorgeous pregnant momma, that looks amazing. She is such a natural in front of the camera and made my job easy. Overall it was a great shoot and I really enjoyed it. I got some great shots!!! Enjoy!!

I was so excited to take this family’s pictures! They are such a fun and beautiful family, with three adorable little ones. Maddie, Ryden and Ian. It was definitely a challenge to get everyone looking at the camera at the same time, but it worked out well, and was a lot of fun!!!!

Enjoy!!!

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