Best of Family Winners

Thanks to all who voted in the Best of Family 2009 Contest!

Winner is image #10!


This family will receive an 11x14 standout of this image!!

And one lucky voter gets a prize too...

Comment # 16 is Kathie. Thanks for voting Kathie! You have your choice of a $25 gift card to Target or a free session with Megan Lane Photography. Email me and let me know which you prefer! megan (at) meganlanephoto (dot) com!



Thank to ALL of the voters! A new newletter will be sent out soon with some important dates regarding upcoming easter and beach sessions for this year. Please sign up for the mailing list on the left column of the blog. Even if you have been receiving mailings from MLP already, please sign up again. You will not receive duplicate emails. Thanks!

Happy Friday! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. They're calling for a good amount of snow (for this area) so I'm excited to see if we'll really get some or not! :) Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Kelsey

It was a pleasure to photograph this new addition to my friends family. This is Kelsey Morgan and she was wide-eyed for our whole session!



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Big sister, Karli, who's graced this blog before, joined us for a few pictures. She's going to be such a great big sister.



You can certainly tell she is so in love with her new baby.

"Take it or Leave it" Tuesday!

In an attempt to post more personal stuff on my blog, I have decided to start a new feature that I'd like to call: Take it or Leave it Tuesday! Each Tuesday, I [have good intentions] to create a post where I will share personal stories, anything exciting that is going on in my world, and I will also include some things that I approve of (take it), and some things that I don't approve of (leave it).



**My Baby Girl: I can't start off a list of "things that I approve/like" without mentioning my baby girl. I'm very fortunate to be able to stay home with her and watch each second of her growing by leaps and bounds! She definitely warms my heart!
**Hand Sanitizer: In this day of sickness, germs, and especially "swine flu" I have used more hand sanitizer than I think imaginable. It's everywhere: diaper bag, car, bedroom, living room, office.
**Your Blog Comments: Thanks to all who post comments on the blog. I love reading them! I'd like to thank everyone who has posted a comment on the contest posts as well. Don't forget there is still time to vote for your "best of 09 family" photo. And one lucky winner receives a prize too! Just scroll down to the next blog post to enter!
**Crispy Onion Chicken: I have seen many recipes for 'crispy onion chicken' where you coat your chicken with french fried onions, but I think I have found the best crispy onion chicken recipe out there! We had it last night for supper and there is a left-over chicken breast waiting on me in the fridge to have for lunch. {That's why it's still on the brain.}



**Earthquakes: My heart breaks for the people of Haiti. This is just so sad. How can you help? If you can afford to spare $10, please at least text "Haiti" to 90999. You can also pre-purchase the album from the Hope for Haiti Now on iTunes by clicking here. It's only $7.99 and at least you'll get some sweet tunes out of it. If you can give more you can donate through the website above or call 1-877-99-HAITI.
**Junk Mail: Whether it arrives via snail mail or email. I mean, really, does anyone even read it? Both mailbox's of mine have lately been out of control. Although 0% interest on a credit card or 50% discount on laser hair removal sounds like a good deal, I think I'll pass.
**Sleeplessness: Yes I am forunate to have a baby who sleeps through the night and has been for a while now, but I'm really missing those naps that she'd take during the day. I'm hoping that's it just because those mean teeth are trying to come through and that as soon as they do, we'll be back to normal!

Best of 2009: FAMILIES

Now... it's time to pick your favorite image from 2009 in the Family Category! I have chosen 10 of my favorite images from the year, and now you get to vote for the winning image. Just leave a comment on this blog post and list which number image you like best. The image that receives the most votes will earn a prize. And, one lucky voter will receive a prize as well. Votes must be received by Thursday, January 28th.

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Same rules apply as it did to the first category! In order for your vote to count and for you to be entered to win the voters prize:

*Your name MUST be on your entry. (First name and last initial, at least) We had quite a few votes last time where a name wasn't included with the vote, therefore the vote didn't count.
*No "Anonymous" comments will be posted unless your NAME is included within your post.
*Please only vote once.
*BUT, you can be entered in the voters drawing twice. How? If you don't already follow MLP on Facebook, click here to begin following. Then, come back here and post a comment that you've started following us on Facebook and that will count as your second entry.

The reason you are asked to leave your name is so I am able to get one of the 'voters' prizes to you if you are the winner!

Note: Your vote will not show up immediately once you click to post your comment. I will be sent an email with your post and if you have included your vote AND your name (first and last initial), or your comment about Facebook, then your post will be published to the blog.What are you waiting for?!?!? Click on the word "comment" below to leave your vote!!

Best of Children Winners

Thanks to all who voted in the Best of Children 2009 Contest!

Coming in with almost half of the votes was image #2!


This family will receive an 11x14 standout of this image!!


And one lucky voter gets a prize too...
Comment # 26 is: Susan! Susan you win, your choice of, a free photo session from Megan Lane Photography or a $25 gift card to Target! Email me at megan{at}meganlanephoto.com to pick your prize!

Want another chance to win? Go vote in the Best of Family contest above!

Best of 2009: CHILDREN

It's time to pick your favorite image from 2009 in the Children's Category! I have chosen 10 of my favorite images from the year, and now you get to vote for the winning image. Just leave a comment on this blog post and list which number image you like best. The image that receives the most votes will earn a prize. And, one lucky voter will receive a prize as well. Votes must be received by Thursday, January 21st.

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In order for your vote to count and for you to be entered to win the voters prize:
*Your name must be on your entry. (First name and last initial, at least)
*No "Anonymous" comments will be posted unless your NAME is included within your post.
*Please only vote once.
*BUT, you can be entered in the voters drawing twice. How? If you don't already follow MLP on Facebook, click here to begin following. Then, come back here and post a comment that you've started following us on Facebook and that will count as your second entry.

Note: Your vote will not show up immediately once you click to post your comment. I will be sent an email with your post and if you have included your vote AND your name (first and last initial), or your comment about Facebook, then your post will be published to the blog.

What are you waiting for?!?!? Go Vote!!

Best of 2009 Contest!

I'm happy to announce my second annual "photo of the year" contest begins today! But this year it will be a little different. I have chosen 20 of my favorite images from 2009. I know, last year was only 10 images- this year, well, I just couldn't help it! I have so many *gorgeous* clients!

So- this years contest will be broken into 2 parts.
*From now until next Friday a "Best of Children" contest will take place.
*Then beginning next Friday a "Best of Family" contest.

YOU get to vote for a winner! There will be prizes given for the one image that receives the most votes in each category. And, voters will also win a prize! All you have to do is leave a comment on the blog post with your vote and your name (atleast first name, last initial). Do not click on the image to vote. Please only vote once!

Stay tuned for the "Best of Children" contest to be launched this afternoon!

2010 Ride to a Wish

The Ride to a Wish is a challenging 50/100 mile course, winding through scenic Tyrrell County. All proceeds from the ride will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina to grant the wish of an extraordinary seven-year-old named Eleora. Eleora, a North Carolina native is visual and hearing impaired, hypotonic, and severely mentally and physically handicapped. Together, we can ride to her wish.



Tyrell County was selected for its low-traffic roads, beautiful scenery, and historical significance. Riders will begin and finish in the town of Columbia, which was established in 1793 along the banks of the beautiful Scuppernong River. The course heads south through farmlands and marshes to the north shore of the largest natural lake in North Carolina, Lake Mattamuskeet. From there riders will circumnavigate the lake, having an opportunity to see marshes, cypress trees, and migratory waterfowl. After completing a lap around the lake, riders will head north back to Columbia and the after-ride events.

To learn more about the ride and Miss Eleora you can visit the website: http://www.ridetoawish.com/

Brother & Sister

It was wonderful to see this darlin' duo again. We had so much fun playing dress up and just hanging out.

Happy New Year!

Woah! Where did 2009 go? I was very blessed in the past year. From my photography career to welcoming a baby into the world and I couldn't be more thankful. There's so much I'd like to do in 2010. I thought I'd share a few of my new years resolutions with you. I think if I type them for all to see then maybe, just maybe, I'll stick to them.

1.) I'm actually not a big fan of resolutions but I do have my 101 list that I've been working on. Seems that it was put on the back burner in 2009, so I'm hopeful that in 2010 I will complete lots more! I have completed a few things on this list within the past few months, but just haven't blogged about them yet, promise I'll get to it (see #3).

2.) Be less wasteful. Just today I was cleaning out the refrigerator and there was a perfect example of how wasteful I can be. For goodness sake there's children starving in this world, and I'm having to throw out food that's gone bad. Made my heart hurt. Seriously.

3.) To blog more. There have been so many things that I've wanted to blog about and just haven't gotten around to it yet. I read lot of blogs. From decorating idea blogs to mommy blogs and definitely lots of photographers blogs. The one thing I love is being able to tell how real a person is through their blog. It's extra special when a photographer posts something completely non-related to their photography work- whether it be about their family, something they ate, even their dog- it just makes them more real. I hope to post a lot more this year.

Do you have any new years resolutions? Post one of your new years resolutions to this post and win a fun prize! Now for more fun stuff...

The New Year is here and if you’ve resolved to put family first, you’ll love all the fun family sessions we’ve got planned for 2010!

Our Family Portrait Month will run for the months of January and February! Make a single moment last forever with a classic family portrait just in time for reunions. Book your session by Feb. 15th and receive 16 complimentary signature wallets. Wallets are a great take home gift that will be cherished long after the family reunion is over!

In celebration of my wonderful clients from the past year, a “Best of 2009” contest will begin within the next two weeks as well. Photos that received the most comments and some of my favorites will be added to the blog for you to vote on. You can check out last years contest here. This year there will be some really great prizes too!

Coming up on another year? Celebrate your little one’s birthday with a birthday session 50% off regular priced sessions and 24 birthday keepsake wallets. You bring the cake; we’ll bring on the fun! Birthday sessions must be scheduled during your child’s birthday month.

Getting engaged? Making a personal and public commitment to spend your lives together is a big deal! Chronicle one of the most romantic and happiest times of life with engagement portraiture you will both love to look back on. Megan Lane Photography will capture the emotion with a sweetheart’s couple session.

Saying “I Do!” in 2010? Let me capture the emotion, tradition, and unique personality of your forever day. You’ve waited your whole life for this day. The tears will dry, and the flowers will fade but your wedding photos will last forever. Trust me to capture the magic, emotion, and tradition of this day with great care. Mark memorable wedding photos off your list by calling Megan Lane Photography at 252-706-0025. You’ve got enough to try on!

Are you disappointed that you didn’t get around to creating custom holiday cards? No worries! You can still send your regards to family and friends with a beautiful, custom New Year’s cards or even Happy Valentine’s Day cards. Order cards from a previous 2009 session or schedule a new session!

A lot more information will be sent out via email newsletters this year. If you aren’t on our mailing list please shoot us an email so you can be the first to receive session specials and other information. The first special coming up VERY soon will be all about you and doing something VERY special for that special one in your life, just in time for Valentines Day!

Call Megan Lane Photography today to book your session.