Thursday, May 24, 2012

Spring Giveaway 2012!!!!! Enter today!!!!

Spring Giveaway 2012 has arrived and we have a ton of great vendors. Here is what you do to enter! (Look below for photos and a list of vendors and prizes.) 


1. Please visit ALL of the vendor pages (and click the "Like" button); then come back to THIS blog post and comment saying you have done so and let us know which 2 prizes you are most excited about. Clicking the "Like" button on each page does not automatically enter you into the giveaway - your comment on THIS post is what enters you. 


2. You can gain extra entires by sharing this giveaway on your own blog and/or tweeting about the giveaway. You then MUST come back and make another comment on THIS blog giveaway post saying you have done so. One comment for EACH entry please!



3. If you refer this giveaway to a friend and they comment on THIS blog post telling us your name then this will count as an additional entry. If this person would also like to enter then the giveaway then they must do so in a SEPARATE comment on THIS blog post.



We will randomly select the winners using an online number chooser and announce the winners on my blog Sunday June 10, 2012 at 8pm EST. Each vendor will contact the winners to arrange getting their prize to them. 

Ohhhhhhh - did I mention there will be 2 winners since we have so many great vendors involved! Keep in mind that some prizes are local to the vendors so if you are not in the area you may not be eligible for each prize.

Please note: 
This giveaway is in NO WAY sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.  You will NOT be notified publicly via Facebook if you are a winner. You MUST be 18 to participate. By entering this giveaway, you are providing information to Melissa Kew Photography and NOT to Facebook. Prizes do not have cash value. There will not be any returns or exchanges on any of the items.

Please Note: Melissa Kew Photography takes no responsibility for the prizes donated by vendors in this giveaway. Each vendor is responsible to communicate with the winner concerning their prize and is also responsible for any and all associated liability to each prize. By participating in this giveaway you agree to these terms.



OK, now that all the legal info is out of the way lets get to the FUN stuff - Here we go!!!!


Prize pack One:
1. Photo session and $50 print credit from: Angel Eyes Photography (Bentley, AB). Please visit Laura's facebook page at this link:https://www.facebook.com/angeleysphoto


2. A Growth Chart with choice of name ($50 value but shipping is not included - pick up available for Ottawa residents) from: Adonai Woods. Please visit the Adonai Woods facebook page at this link: www.facebook.com/adonaiwoods






3.  A Fuchsia Rosette Bow Headband from Sweet N' Stylish Kids Accessories. Please visit their facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/SweetNStylishKidsAccessories 



4. A hair bow package including kid's earrings and rings from JuJu's Hair Accessories. Please visit their page at this link: www.facebook.com/jujushairaccessories



5.  Two newborn size headbands from: Itsy Bitsy Prop Shop. Please visit their page at: www.facebook.com/itsybitsypropshop



6. A card making workshop from Hayley Kew (Stampin Up) for local Ottawa residents or 12 Hand Stamped Multi Occasion Cards from out of town residents.

Card making workshop description: It is time to start thinking about what you will be sending to school, preschool or daycare to say thank you to the special people who cared for your children this year!!! I have the perfect idea! Join me for an afternoon of crafting. We will be making 10, water coloured 3”x3” note cards and a beautiful box to present them in. This class is open to anyone who would like to attend, not just the mamas and papas!!! The class is on Friday June 15th @ 6:30pm. I will also be including a pack of Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper, a Pack of Everyday Enchantment Brads, a Roll of 1/8" Calypso Coral Organdy Ribbon and a Roll of 1/8" Lucky Limeade Organdy Ribbon.
 Please visit Hayley's facebook page at this link:https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Stampin-UP-with-Hayley-Kew/260107567361645


7. A fabulous headband (not necessariy the photo below - that is an example) from: Meghan Andrews. Please visit Meghan's facebook page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/Meg.Andrews.Photography.and.Props


8. A sample pack from Tenely Kam Isgenix Cosultant (Nutritional Cleansing) including: 




d) Isagenix shaker cupIsgenix 

Please visit Tenely's facebook page at this link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tenelys-Believe-and-Achieve/273548656040151


9. A 30 minute massage therapy session from Kim with: Strength & Serenity Massage. Please visit Kim's facebook page at this link: http://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=175994289140831&slog=1387263251&seq=1177488424&rk=4&fbtype=65&refid=46


Prize pack Two: 
1. Photos session: 30 minute photoshoot with 8 edited photos on a disc in both colour and black and white from: Melissa Kew Photography (Ottawa, ON or East Hants, NS). Please visit my facebook page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaKewPhotography


2. Two Personal Training sessions ($110 value) from: Energy to Spare (Stittsville, ON). Please visit their facebook page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/EnergyToSpare



3. A beautiful newborn hat from: bébé bee couture made of Alpaca wool - acrylic blend bonnet (choice of colours). Please visit their facebook page at the following link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/B%C3%A9b%C3%A9beecouture/133205856756610


4. A gift basket ($45+ value) including:
›  Multigrain Wheat Beer Bread 
›  Honey Butter Cornbread
›  Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup
›  Creamy Parmesan Artichoke Dip
›  Cucumber Dill Dip
›  White Chocolate Cherry Vanilla Dessert
›  Hot Caramel Pudding Cake
›  Frosty Chocolate Caramel Kiss Mix

from: Johanne Grenier from Sunset Gourmet. Please visit her facebook page at this link: Sunset Gourmet 



5. A super cute Newborn diaper cover (color of your choice) from: Sunnybeee Designs
Please visit their facebook page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunnybeee-Designs/174532475982933



6. A $20 credit towards a custom flag banner from Nicola Switzer. Please visit Nicola's facebook page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/PersonalCelebrations



7. A beautiful dark purple mohair pixie hat (worldwide shipping included) from: Miss Lenes Photography Props. Here is the link to her facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MissLenes-Photography-Props/161691900553043


8. A Signature HomeStyles Belmont Vase - Colour blocked hand painted metal 27.5"H (valued at $75) and a FREE One hour design consultation (valued at $50) from Carrie Dick of Signiture HomeStyles. Please visit her facebook link at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Signature-HomeStyles-Independent-Representative-Carrie-Dick/165771463535664


9. An 8.5*11 Art Print of your choice from Rachelle Miller of Rachelle Anne Miller Creative Studios. Please visit Rachelle's facebook page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachelle-Anne-Miller-Creative-Studios/147716591408









Wednesday, May 23, 2012

My INCREDIBLE friend........ Katelin

So this is probably the most meaningful and heart wrenching blog post I have had to make. Katelin has been bouncing through the doors of my childhood home for as long as I can remember and she is one of the strongest, energetic, caring, compassionate and beautiful people I know. She is like a family member to us and has been my sisters best friend from pretty much the day she was born.

In the last few months we got that news that just makes you sick to your stomach as Katelin told us she had found a lump in her breast. How can someone so young be going through this???? She has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing Chemotherapy. In a few months she will have a mastectomy and then radiation to follow. The one thing about all of this is........ Katelin is a fighter and if anyone can deal with this then she can! She is now on her way to kicking some cancer A**!

I remember Katelin and my sister in high school signing up for the rugby team even though they are tiny little girls! They are both so strong and have always been a great pair and always been there for each other. I am so glad they have each other to lean on! A few years back my sister faced some bad news concerning cervical cancer and Katelin was by her side the entire way. I know my sister is now more then happy to be able to help Katelin though her journey. It is also nice for Katelin to have someone so close who can understand what she is going though to some extent.

So ladies..... for those of you who don't have your yearly physicals and those who don't do regular breast examinations....... START! My sister was 24 when diagnosed and Katelin is only 27!

Katelin contacted me a few weeks ago and said she would really like to have some photos taken before treatment started..... I was thrilled to be able to do this for her. When I was home in NS two weeks ago we planned her shoot for a Monday evening. It poured rain and was dark cloudy all day and I was so disappointed since I wanted to get some beautiful sunset photos. Then all of a sudden at supper time...... the sun came out! It was amazing. We headed to this beautiful spot by a nearby river for her shoot.

Katelin - These images reflect the amazing women I see when I look at you! The photos give us the soul of who you are which is a reminder of just how lucky we are to have you in our lives! They remind me of how much fun we had taking your photos and how much laughter we have shared over the years (remember last summer's sexy boudoir shoot! lol). You and Ade are two of the biggest goofs I know and I LOVE you guys for it! I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do and that they remind you of the beautiful person you are inside and out!

xoxoxxoxo Love: Melissa





















Saturday, May 19, 2012

Lila Turns One! Cake Smash fun!

Baby Lila LOVED her cake smash session and she was so much fun to watch! Plus she is just totally adorable! Here are some photos from her session!



Thursday, May 10, 2012

Sweet Newborn Baby Z!

Sweet Baby Z was recently in the studio and even though she was 3 weeks new we were still able to get some peaceful sleeping baby photos as well as some photos of her and her beautiful parents. Here are a few of their photos!





Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Baby Avery Turns 1!!!! :D

Little Baby Avery just turned one and to celebrate we had a 1 year photoshoot. The day was nice and sunny but unfortunately it was pretty cold! Avery is just so adorable and was such a good little trooper in any case! Here are a few of his photos :)





Friday, May 4, 2012

Heather and Dave's Maternity Photos :D

I recently had the pleasure of meeting a beautiful and sweet family for an indoor maternity shoot. I was so lucky to capture some candid sweet moments between little "A" and her parents. Now there new addition has arrived and they have a new beautiful little family member. Congrats to Heather and Dave!