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I think it’s finally time… CLOSED

For that GIVEAWAY I promised forever ago.  Colds and the flu have hit our home and things slowed down for quite awhile.  I think since 2010 is here, lets start the year off with some fun.  This giveaway is going to go a bit different than all my others so please read ALL details to enter.

I am super excited about so many products I am offering clients this year.  I haven’t completely updated my products section with all the products so if you do have questions, just send me an email.  I have a love hate relationship with giveaways.  I love them because they are super fun and I love to see everyone get excited, but I hate only getting to pick one winner.  I know that’s how these things work, but when everyone says “please pick me” I start to feel bad.  So, I’m going to mix it up and have lots of winners this time!!  For all of you who want to book a session, now is the time to do it.  It’s a way to get a free product included with your session.  UTAH RESIDENTS: I will be up there either the last week of June or the first week of July.  I know below it says your shoot needs to be booked prior to July, but you are eligible, to enter, I just haven’t decided which week I will be there quite yet.

There will be a winner for each item:

- 11×14 Floating Canvas Wrapped Print
- 10×20 Storyboard Print
- 50% off your Digital Images on a CD
-5×5 session album with 10 of your favorite images
-a 30 min photo session with 5 free digital images (not eligible for newborn, bridal or wedding shoots)

That is about $700 worth of product!  Awesome!!!

Here’s how it’s going to work.  The 4 product giveaways and the mini session giveaway are separate.

To enter the product giveaway  DOES NOT INCLUDE SESSION FEE:
-You need to email me at      madsenphoto (at) hotmail (dot) com     to book your session and put down your session deposit.  (session date must take place by July 1 unless you are doing a shoot in Utah as stated above)  Write PRODUCT GIVEAWAY in the subject line of the email.          = 2 entires

-Become a fan of my facebook fan page AND update your status about this giveaway WITH a link to the blog.  Then you must come back here, leave a comment that says:  PRODUCT GIVEAWAY: (write what you did here)       CLICK HERE TO GET TO MY FACEBOOK = 1 entry

-Follow me on Twitter AND update your status about this giveaway WITH a link to the blog.  Then you must come back here, leave a SEPARATE comment that says:  PRODUCT GIVEAWAY: (write what you did here)          CLICK HERE TO GET TO MY TWITTER PAGE = 1 entry

to enter the mini session:
-Leave a comment here that says:   MINI SESSION: (your name) = 1 entry

-Become a fan of my facebook fan page AND update your status about this giveaway WITH a link to the blog.  Then you must come back here, leave a SEPARATE comment that says:  MINI SESSION: (write what you did here)       CLICK HERE TO GET TO MY FACEBOOK = 1 entry

-Follow me on Twitter AND update your status about this giveaway WITH a link to the blog.  Then you must come back here, leave a SEPARATE comment that says:  MINI SESSION: (write what you did here)          CLICK HERE TO GET TO MY TWITTER PAGE = 1 entry

If you want to enter both giveaway sections and get a possible 2nd shoot, go for it!!!

Also, take a look at these gorgeous client albums. When I got them in the mail they had that fresh leather smell… it made them that much better.  I love these things!  It really is the perfect way to enjoy your pictures; everyone should have one.

Giveaway ends February 7th at 11:59pm.  That’s 2 weeks!!!  If your shoot takes place during those two weeks, you can still win.
Now get entering!!!

Baby E… continued

Remember this post that needed to be rescheduled.  Well here is sweet baby E on her “take 2″ shoot.


Ragar Family

This was a pre-Christmas shoot, and now that the hussle of the holidays are over here are some pictures to see.  This family was fun (I think I say that with every shoot… but it’s true).  The little red head girl would hum Christmas carols to me while I took pictures of other people, it was great!  It was so nice to meet your family.

Their eyes are gorgeous.  Such sweet little girls.


Little changes will be made throughout the week here and on the website… and maybe a **hint** giveaway **hint** could be in there too.

To be continued…

Who plans for a huge storm when the weather channel says there is a 20% chance of rain?  Especially when it normally doesn’t rain given a 90% chance?  So since we stepped outside and it started pouring, our little shoot got cut short and needed to be rescheduled.  Living in Arizona and never getting rain, this is a first.  So, to show you it wasn’t all for nothing, take a look at one of the adorable pictures with dad.  Dad was a champ and got some amazing pictures with his new little girl.

2009 is coming to an end

I have learned so much this year with how I want to run my business: things that don’t work, things I would like to change, ways to better serve my clients.   I have had lots of fun getting to know great families and people who are looking to create memories and be able to reflect on them for years.

There are a lot of things that are going to change in 2010.  A few prices, lots more options, some different services, but if you like the way things are right now and want to take advantage before the change, you need to schedule your session BEFORE Dec. 31, 2009, and it must be scheduled for sometime in January.  I’m really excited about these changes, but I know many people are not a big fan of change.  I am really looking forward to 2010 and all that it will bring.  I’m excited to meet lots of new people and learn a little about them.  Lots of change and New Year promotions coming soon!  Be excited… I am!

And to leave you with a picture, here is my parent’s Christmas card.  Every year my mom comes up with some fabulous idea for our family Christmas card.  She gets into it, and everyone looks forward to the next one.  Last year we were all Who’s from Whoville, and she planned and worked on our outfits for months.  It turned out so fun.  This year, since some of the family wasn’t in town, the rest of us got booted.  So here is Christmas from June and Ward Cleaver: