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Facebook Contest - Win a free photo shoot or custom frame! UPDATED 4/16

Time for Some Social Media Jollification!

With all of the fun going on with Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter I figured it would be fun to offer my first Facebook contest. I adore my “fans” and “likes” on facebook and would love to show my appreciation by having a freebie exclusive to my FB peeps.

I wanted to do this a little bit different and extend the contest to ALL of my Facebook friends by offering a prize that’s good for anyone! (You don’t have to be local to win this, yay!) The winner can choose between a photo shoot (great offer for anyone local to OC) or a free custom frame from Organic Bloom! The frame can be in the color and shape of their choice. (This is a great option for those who are not near me in Cali.)

To ENTER:

Super easy, upload your image to the "photo contest" tab on my FB page {HERE} to enter!

This can be a photo of anything. (You, your fam, your kiddos, pets, life, etc... have fun with it!) Please know that this does NOT have to be a fancy photo at all. Snapshots & cell phone pics will do just great. You are not being “judged” on your picture. Promise :)

Change your status on your wall to something along the lines of, "I just entered the Facebook contest at Krissy Gimenez Photography!”

(Enter the @ sign before typing KrissyGimenezPhotography and that will “tag” my page.)

The picture with the most votes, wins! It is that easy.

The Deets: What you Win!

A One Hour On-Location Photo Session in Orange County, CA. (Not valid for studio or newborn sessions, sorry.)

Professional photo touch up on fifteen fab images

Password protected gallery online

Disc of high-resolution print ready images

Signed release form allowing printing rights. (Yup, you can print them anywhere you’d like.)

Or:

A Custom Made frame from Organic Bloom (These are seriously AWESOME frames!)

(Single opening frame up to an 8x8 or 8x10 size)

You choose the color. (They are offered in 54 tantalizing color options - woot woot!)

You choose the style/ shape (The Audrey, Lucy, and the Ricky are a few of my favs.)

Win it: HERE IS HOW YOU WIN!

On April 20th all pictures will open for voting.

Then here’s where it really counts: Get your friends to “vote” for your picture, The person with the most votes wins!

Want an EXTRA bonus vote? You can tweet for an extra vote! Update your twitter status saying you entered to win the contest! (Include a link to my FB page and be sure to include my twitter name @lutis so I know you entered that extra vote.)

Lets break it down: The Rules!

Must be smiling when entering the contest (hehe)

Pretty please live within the US

Kindly be at least 18 years of age to enter.

Winner will be chosen one week after voting opens - so get those votes in & have fun!
and remember Anyone can enter!

'Tis the Season - Holiday Packages 2011

One of the best things around the holidays are hearing from friends and family and receiving cards in the mail. I always get super excited to check the mailbox during December, it's so great to see how everyone is doing. (First off I have a huge obsession with stationary and cards as it is so you mix in the holidays and it's even more exciting.)

I just love when people have photos on their cards so I can see how cute their fam is or how much their little ones have grown. (and of course I dig it when people have pets in their photos too, it's no secret that I'm a nut for animals.)

So book your Holiday session soon, and don't miss out!

*PSST... Looking for ideas on what to wear? Check out my post on some tips {HERE.}

Contact me for more details.

*Prices are valid for up to four people and are good for all on location shoots. There is an additional $25 fee per person beyond four people. Travel fee will apply 20 miles beyond 92656.

Tips on what to wear...

Tis the season for holiday photos! One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, “What should we wear?” And it’s a good one! Clothing can make a huge difference in the outcome of your photos. Whoever said everyone needs to match exactly for their family portraits was telling a big ol' fib. You don't all have to wear denim jeans and matching black shirts. Have fun with your clothes and wear something that you're comfortable in, express yourself.

A few things to try to remember when choosing your wardrobe:
• You can coordinate your clothes without being to "matchy-matchy." Try pulling from the same color palette and mixing it up a tad. Colors don't have to match, but they do need to go together. Clothing from the same color pallette or based on colors in one outfit tend to create a cohesive look without feeling too "matchy."
• Solids are your friend for photography, I always tell clients to stay away from loud prints (i.e. Hawaiian prints) as they tend to take away from the image and can get distracting. Smaller patterns on part of an outfit look fine, but keep it to one or two people in your group. Patterns should compliment each other, not draw attention away from the main subject of the photo, you!
• Layer, layer, layer!! Instead of everyone wearing a solid color shirt, mix up the color by layering. This allows two people standing next to each other not to blend in and adds a lot of dimension to the photograph.

• Texture, it goes a long way and can add a ton to the ensemble.
• Accessorize. Think scarves, jewelry, hair accessories, belts, hats, beanies for the little ones, and maybe even a tutu for your little darling. Mix it up and give yourself some options. Miss Priss Tutus has lovely tutus and you can find amazing accessories on Etsy.
• Dress the hardest person first. When doing a group photo (or even a couple's session) dress the hardest person first. Usually women have a harder time deciding on what to wear (hey, it's true!) so let her choose her outfit first. Now that you've got one person's clothing done, you can build the rest of the group's outfits.

• No logos. There I said it. You shouldn't wear anything with a big logo or writing across your shirt.
• Dress for the same party. You don’t want to have one person wearing a t-shirt, while someone else is wearing a cute dress. Everyone in the photo should be dressed on the same level. Either all casual or all dressed up.
• Long sleeves are better than bare arms. This one applies to some... I often hear people saying they aren't huge fans of how their arms look in photographs. So if you might be one of those people then long sleeves are usually best. (and besides bare arms can distract from the beauty in your face.) Wear something that you are comfy in. If you are not at ease with how you look, this will show in your photographs.

• Hands and feet. Often, we will take photos of details like hand-holding, rings, and even family feet. Remember to clean and trim nails before your session. (Ladies splurge on a mani/pedi and choose a color that you like.) For feet, if you have matching shoes or shoes in the same shade, that's a plus. Of course, bare feet are fab for those sandy beach sessions.
• Keep in mind where you are going to be shooting. Most family and couples sessions are held on-location outdoors, so think about the setting. Think of life's natural colors. Example: if you're going to be outdoors at a park there will be a lot of green and yellow tones in the grass so try going with a complimentary color in the purple or blue family. (It will look great in the end result!) Need to peek at a color wheel? Then click here.
Last but not least... wear your smile. Remember your photo session is your day, so have fun with it!
Psst. Here are some ideas that I've put together in the past, enjoy!

Cards, announcements, invitations, oh my!

Super thrilled and excited to be affiliated with TinyPrints.com. I've always loved this site, it's an awesome one stop spot to order holiday cards, announcements, invitations, and more! Super proud to be working with them to provide my photography on their beautifully printed stationary. (I'm such a stationary nut!) It's a natural collaboration, as we both place an emphasis oh high quality products and stylish designs. Together, we'll help you share your special moments one photo at a time.

You can visit me on Tiny Prints by clicking {here}

psst... don't worry, I'm still offering custom card & announcement design work as well!

Miss California USA

I’m super excited to announce that I’m an official sponsor for the Miss CA USA^® 2011 pageant! All of the contestants will be receiving a special offer while the two winning girls who take home the crown for Miss CA and Miss Teen CA will receive a photo shoot.

“The MISS CALIFORNIA USA^® pageant has registered the most contestants for any state in the history of Donald Trump's MISS USA^® and MISS UNIVERSE^® organization. Over 400 women are set to compete for the prestigious title of MISS CALIFORNIA USA 2011.”

This is such a fun, fresh, and fabulous pageant... I love how Miss CA takes a more modern approach to pageantry. (I pushes the envelope on most traditional pageants. Think less matching swimsuits & sashes and more runway show during fashion week.)

The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage will be hosting the 2011 pageant. You can purchase tickets by clicking here or stream it live on November 21^st beginning at 2 p.m.

Here’s a sneak peek of my page that will be published in this years program book. (Psst. I also did the editing for the cover of this years official program book.. stay tuned for a sneak peek of that!)

And don’t forget to check out the newly revamped MissCaliforniaUsa.com that was designed by my lovely and talented husband from Digital7Media.

tweet tweet

Do you tweet? If so, come say hi and follow my page for special discounts. (I've been known to tweet a free photo session or two along with some other fun offers!) You can find me at twitter.com/lutis

I Just added a new twitter background in ode to this lovely fall season... I love changing up my backgrounds from time to time. How cute is this french bulldog posing with a pumpkin!? Love!

New Blog...

Warning... my blog is officially under construction. (So say bye-bye to the old design that's pictured.) This is my new blog that I am playing around with.. I hope to have it fully up and running soon but for now please excuse the mess and confusion.

Thanks a bunch!

Smile, life is beautiful!

Krissy