Hello, 2012!!!

Hello! I hope everyone had a great Holiday season and a Happy New Year! In years past, I have attempted a 365 Project, and only ever made it to about 40 days before life happened and I got behind…and then gave up. :(   So, this year, I’m attempting something slightly less ambitious. I’m trying to do a Project 52…one photo per week for all of 2012.

I’m going to be following along with Paint the Moon‘s “Let’s Do 52″. I would love to see some of you do similar projects as well!

52 Week Project Photo Paint the Moon Photoshop Actions PSE

 

P.S. I am also attempting a 30-day photo challenge for January, so you will probably see more than one photo per week this first month!

Baby Noah (part 2) | Clarksville, TN Newborn Photographer

Last week, I got to photograph cute, snugly baby Noah again! This time for a few newborn photos! We’re still hoping to get a few family shots before they move away :( I will miss them! But I’m so glad we’ve been able to get together for photos before they go. Here are a few from our session!

Hello, Baby Noah! | Clarksville, TN Birth Photographer

I’ve known Autumn for over a year. We became friends fast. She’s the mommy of those adorable MarshFellows you’ve probably seen here and on my Facebook page…and now she’s the mommy of an absolutely precious and adorable baby boy!

Welcome to the Mommy Club, Autumn! :) Congratulations to you and James!

Giveaway Time!!!

I have been incredibly blessed to have worked with so many wonderful clients! So, to thank everyone, I have put together a small giveaway. There are some great prizes, too! They’re all things that, even if you personally don’t need, you almost definitely know someone who does! Some of these things are custom items, and some would make awesome Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers!

***Please note that while I do personally know some of the vendors and can attest to the quality and/or cuteness of some of the prizes, I have not tested/tried every single one. If you have any questions about any of the prizes or the giveaway, please feel free to email me or any of the vendors!***

***you must “like” every vendor and post on their wall in the package you are entering for. these are prize packages; not individual item giveaways.***

Here are the rules/terms/conditions:

  • There are TWO prize packages (not individual prizes): one for a local winner (Clarksville, TN, and surrounding areas) and one for a non-local winner.
  • I have included each vendor’s Facebook link in the prize listings. You must go “like” each vendor’s page and post on their wall to enter (Just post something like “Thanks for participating in Lily Love Photography’s giveaway!”). Once you have “liked” all the pages for the vendors and posted on their walls, come back here and leave a comment letting me know which prize package you’ve entered for!
  • You only have to “like” the pages for all of the vendors in the prize package you are entering to win, but of course you’re free to “like” the other vendors as well! Everybody loves new fans on their Facebook pages!
  • Entries will be accepted until midnight, Nov. 18th (i.e. 11:59pm on the 17th is the last chance to enter). I will do a random drawing on the 18th to find the winner of each prize package. ***If you win the non-local package, I will need your mailing address so that the vendors can mail you the prizes!***
  • I will have to go through and approve the comments (i.e. entries) each day. Therefore, your comment will not show up right away.
  • Before I announce the winners, I will have to check to be sure that they did, in fact, “like” each vendor’s page and post on their walls. Therefore, the winners will be announced on the 20th of November.

LOCAL PRIZE PACKAGE:

***you must “like” every vendor and post on their wall in the package you are entering for. these are prize packages; not individual item giveaways.***

Peridot Moon
One size Jetsons diaper cover:

Mag’s Coffee
$10 Gift Card and mug:

briar.claire
Maila” headband (newborn size)
(I have some newborn headbands from briar.claire, and my toddler has worn them w/ no problem. Just putting that out there!)

Tastefully Simple by Crystal Pettit
Bountiful Beer Bread Mix and Bountiful Beer Cheese Soup Mix

Michelle Murphy – Scentsy
Pumpkin Marshmallow Room Spray
Pumpkin Marshmallow Bar
Autumn Stroll Bar

Visions2Images Design and Photography
Alpha Name

MarshFellows
“Tea Party”

ItWorks Ft. Campbell
Cleansing Gel

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NON-LOCAL PRIZE PACKAGE

***you must “like” every vendor and post on their wall in the package you are entering for. these are prize packages; not individual item giveaways.***

Angela Conway – Scentsy
Snow Day Plugin
White Out Scent Bar

Vision2Images Design and Photography
Alpha Name

MarshFellows
“The Fates”

briar.claire
“Ada” headband (newborn)

Peridot Moon
$15 Gift Certificate

Kristen Ashford (me)
Red, White, and Blue bracelet

One Custom Crochet Hat (up to $25 value)
***Please note: This prize may not be made and shipped by Christmas.***

I would like to thank ALL of the vendors who have donated items to this giveaway! You guys are awesome!
And to all of my clients and Facebook fans: Thank you for supporting me! Thank you for trusting me to help immortalize your memories!

Fall/Holiday Mini sessions! | Clarksville, TN Family Photographer

I’m so glad that I was able to set aside an afternoon for mini sessions this fall! And before all of the leaves disappear! :) I have to say, with these mini sessions, I got the best of three worlds. I got to work with a new family, a returning client, and I got to photograph someone I haven’t seen since high school.  So, I hope you guys enjoy this sneak peek! I will let you know as soon as they are all finished!

 

waiting no longer! | Clarksville, TN Family/Newborn Photographer

I got to meet Cherie and Mike when I did Cherie’s maternity photos. Cherie was already beyond ready for Ember to be here, but she had to wait a little bit longer!
Ember finally made her way into the world a couple of weeks before this session. She’s adorable! Very content, alert, tons of hair, just perfect!
We did a quick mini session to get a few shots of Miss Ember with her family. As you can see, she’s the center of her parents’ world…

the Wells Family | Clarksville, TN Family Photographer

I’ve been very busy the last few weeks, so I apologize to everyone for my running a few days behind with things! This is definitely my busy season in all respects!

I worked with parts of this family last year…First with the two older siblings, and then with the newest addition! They have all changed quite a bit in a year! Mr. B seemed very shy last year, but you wouldn’t know it now! He’s as silly and as outgoing as Miss L now! Of course, Baby A is all grown up now! Standing on her own and crawling everywhere!

Baby Juliana | Fort Campbell, KY Newborn Photographer

Baby Juliana’s mom and I have talked on Facebook and via email off and on for months about this session. And when they had to deliver Juliana early, I was really glad I was able to find a day to do her newborn photos! Juliana’s big brother wasn’t happy about me taking over their bedroom…and he wasn’t happy that he couldn’t lay on the giant beanbag that Juliana was getting to snuggle up on…but we got some adorable shots anyway! Juliana and her brother are both adorable and as sweet as can be.

Nicholle, I’ll email you with the link and password for your proofs as soon as they’re done! For now, here are a few. Enjoy!

the W family | Clarksville, TN Family Photographer

I met Maria at Abi’s gymnastics class earlier this year. Maria’s daughter is in the same class as Abi, and while they’re having fun in the gym, us moms sit in the lobby watching the kids and talking. I was super excited when Maria mentioned that she wanted to get some family photos done this fall, and I was more excited when she wanted to set up a session with me!
Maria and Seth, I hope you guys like these so far! I’ll let you know when I have them all finished! Enjoy!

adorable family! | Clarksville, TN Family Photographer

Katlyn contacted me wanting to set up a session with her kids so her hubby could have some new photos, and I’m really glad I got to work with them! Her kids are sweet and absolutely adorable!

Here are some of the photos from their session: