I love giveaways, don't you? Don't get me wrong, I love getting stuff, too - a lot. But giving things away - meaningful things especially - is so much fun!
This month's giveaway is from the oh-so-creative and inspiring Tina Steinberg and her line of personalized jewelry. I was so excited when I saw her work and just thrilled when she offered her 'Truly Bracelet' for a giveaway. It's a sterling silver bracelet with a single fingerprint charm, customized with a loved one's fingerprint and a short inscription on the back of the charm.
The winner will receive this one-of-a-kind, customized bracelet (worth $180 ). A kit will be sent to you to make your fingerprint. Adult sizes may be on larger charms or reduced so that, if you don't have any little ones, you can get your older kids fingerprinted or even your brand new hubby!
The giveaway will run until Sunday, Sept 12th at midnight (PST) and a winner will be randomly picked the following day. In order to enter, please visit Tina's site and come back to leave a comment about your favorite piece. But wait, there's more! You can get additional, multiple entries by doing one or more of the following (you will need a separate comment for each entry, please):
1. Follow me on this blog (RSS feed above) and then leave a comment letting me know. If you are already following me, leave a comment letting me know.
2. "Like" Karen Ard Photography on Facebook, then come on back and let me know. Again, if you already "Like" me, you still qualify - just leave a comment (I like you too, by the way).
3. "Like" Tina Steinberg Designs on Facebook, then come back and let me know.
4. Copy this message into your Facebook status: Enter to win a gorgeous customized silver bracelet by Tina Steinberg Design by visiting Karen Ard Photography at www.karenard.com/blog, then come on back and let me know. (You must friend me so I can check!)
5. Copy the same message into Twitter then come on back and let me know. (My Twitter handle is http://twitter.com/karenard)
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/09/jewelry-giveaway.html
Please remember to submit a letter for the Giving is Awesome campaign I am doing this month. The deadline of Dec. 20 is fast approaching. For more info, please refer to my original post here.
http://karenard.com/blog/2009/12/dont-forget-giving-is-awesome-giveaway.html
Thanksgiving seems to be a good day to kick off my Giving is Awesome family portrait giveaway! Although I have always donated to people in need, I am thrilled to be part of this organization of photographers giving back to their communities.
Okay, so this is how it works: Do you know a family that is struggling? Truly struggling? (Having a hard time with a two million dollar mortgage doesn't count!) A single parent working three jobs just to get food on the table? A family that put their own challenges aside and has adopted kids in need? A family that has lost their daddy to war and have no where to turn? Someone despite their own hardships continues to give to others selflessly? Someone that could never afford custom photography but would cherish it more then anything this holiday season and as a year round reminder of their spirit beauty and love.?
I want to know who they are and I want to give them a chance to experience complimentary custom photography - $500 worth to be exact. Oh, and by the way, the person who nominates the winner will receive a $100 credit with my studio!
Okay, so here are a few guidelines:
You cannot nominate yourself and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services.
The nominee must reside in the LA or Ventura County area. Tell me who they are, what they are experiencing and why they deserve my artwork.
Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
You must email the full story to karen@karenard.com by Dec 20, 2009.
The nominee must reside in the LA or Ventura County area. Tell me who they are, what they are experiencing and why they deserve my artwork.
Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
You must email the full story to karen@karenard.com by Dec 20, 2009.
The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve.
Please open your heart to someone in need and thank you for allowing me to open mine. If you are not in the LA area but would still like to nominate a family, please visit Giving is Awesome and find a photographer in your area.
yOLA Gerwien Says:
Dearest Karen,
Please call me at 805 404 4115 or 805 527 6014. I would love for you to photograph my son's First Holy Communion at my home/church Holy Cross, Moorpark. Please let me know if you are available on May 1st, Saturday. Thanks SO MUCH.
Yola Gerwien
http://karenard.com/blog/2009/11/giving-is-awesome.html
I am excited to announce I came in third in the Best of LA Wedding Photographer category! There were a lot of great photographers nominated and I am thrilled to be among them.
Thank you for all the support everyone gave me during this (very long!) contest. All the kind comments and encouragement are greatly appreciated.
I am holding my own little contest for everyone that voted and left a comment for me on the Fox LA web site. Drum roll please...The winner of the free photo session is.... Lorie F.! Please contact me soon to arrange you shoot. :-)
http://karenard.com/blog/2009/11/third-place-winner-wedding-photographer.html
Wow! Imagine my surprise when I got an email saying I have been nominated for the Fox LA Hotlist for Wedding Photography! I have no idea who nominated me but THANK YOU! I am honored to just be nominated but of course now I want to win! LOL
The rules say you can only vote once so I need everyone to spread the news and ask your friends to click on the link below to vote for me please. While you are voting, please take a moment to leave a review on the site. That would be awesome!
And to make it awesome for you, anyone who leaves a review (and of course votes!) with their first name and last initial will get entered into a drawing for a free portrait! I love contests... for me and for you!
Elizabeth L Says:
Awesome pictures. I hope you win. Good luck
(10.08.09 - 06:54 PM)
Jeanni Tavlin Says:
I enjoy looking through the pictures taken by Karen Ard. She has a way of connecting with the people whose photos she is taking. I have seen many photographers' collections, but Karen has perfected the skill of making the subject stand out in the picture and the background stays in the background. Looking at her photos, one can easily see that a connection has been made between Karen and those she photographs. I can certainly understand why she would have to limit the number of events she photographs in a given year. She puts so much of herself into each set of pictures. Karen is truly a gifted photographer.
She is entitled to all the accolades she would receive!
http://karenard.com/blog/2009/09/best-of-la-please-vote-for-me.html
My favorite is the puppy love dog tag with finger print. It reminds me that I need to get my husband print for when hes deployed. I love love love her jewerly.
(09.02.10 - 08:06 PM)I like the love squared piece!
(09.02.10 - 08:16 PM)I liked you on facebook!
(09.02.10 - 08:17 PM)I already like Tina Steinberg Designs on facebook!
(09.02.10 - 08:19 PM)Love Tina & her amazing jewelry and enjoy following photographer's all over the country by way of their blogs and facebook pages. happy to have added yours to my list! :) My favorite Tina piece is by far, Love Squared.
(09.02.10 - 08:24 PM)From her mobile me gallery, I love her Double Drop Necklace with two prints for my two boys and from her store I really love the Circle of Love Locket! Her work is beautiful!
(09.02.10 - 09:13 PM)I already like Tina Steinberg Designs on Facebook!
(09.02.10 - 09:14 PM)http://www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Monkeys-a-Washtub/133461853347596
(09.02.10 - 09:18 PM)Posted on my public fan page...I can't friend you from there and if I was in CA, I would be calling you!
http://twitter.com/monkeyswashtub/status/22859041191
Tweeted - couldn't find your twitter ID or your blog follow....
(09.02.10 - 09:19 PM)I loved the cirlce of love locket.
(09.02.10 - 09:33 PM)I liked Karn Ard Photography on Facebook.
(09.02.10 - 09:33 PM)I liked Tina Steinberg Designs on Facebook.
(09.02.10 - 09:34 PM)I love all of Tina's pieces. I have been a fan for many years and refer her website OFTEN. I would love another of her pieces. I have already "liked" her on FB.
(09.02.10 - 09:57 PM)I love all of Tina's designs, but I've been wishing for a Little Love Charmer for a while now... So simple and pretty!
(09.03.10 - 04:46 AM)I like Tina Steinberg Designs on facebook! Thanks for the additional chance to win. (I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope!)
(09.03.10 - 04:49 AM)I just liked you on facebook -- such beautiful photos!
(09.03.10 - 04:51 AM)My favorite is the Spirit collection. Love the uniqueness of each piece. Glad to have found her, thanks Karen.
(09.03.10 - 09:05 AM)I LOVE Karen Ard Photography. She is an amazing artist and captures such beautiful memories for so many!!!! Yeah, glad to call her my friend:) xoxo
(09.03.10 - 09:06 AM)I LIke Tina Steinberg Designs on Facebook!!!
(09.03.10 - 09:07 AM)I love all of her pieces that have the fingerprint; luscious lockets have my eye currently. What a wonderful personalization. I've been a fan of her's for a long time. And I already liked Tina Steinberg Designs on FB.
(09.03.10 - 01:03 PM)I liked the Tina Steinberg Designs on facebook, and I alrleady liked you on facebook a long time ago :)), voted here on the blog and posted the message on my profile page :))....hope this increases my chance to win!! xxoo
(09.03.10 - 02:57 PM)well, I checked out the web site and OMG Tina Steinberg is amazing!!! I saw she is even "connected" with some up and comers in hollywood. That should get the word out pretty fast! In the mean time, Her love touch fingerprint collection is unique and precious while the spirit collection is inspiring and whimsical, but my absolute favorite is the luscious locket collection and in particular the circle of love. It has just the right touch of elegance and tenderness. The lovers names look as if they are effortlessly floating in eternal etherialness (is that a word?) anyway, it brings a touching tear to my eye. just stunning. I think it would be particularly beautiful with the lite box link chain to give it that little vintage look. Good work. I want one!
(09.03.10 - 04:57 PM)BTW, I completed entries 1-4 so I am crossing my fingers for a win!!!
(09.03.10 - 04:58 PM)I liked you on facebook :)
(09.03.10 - 05:46 PM)i like Tina Steinberg Designs on Facebook
(09.03.10 - 05:47 PM)I like Karen Ard Photography on Facebook
(09.03.10 - 05:48 PM)Not only do I love Karen Ard as person, but as a friend too!! Our first meeting was to do a professional pregnancy shoot and I haven't lost her number since :)) I have said this many times and I will say it again, her work is amazing!!!! I know we will be using her photography many times to come and she will be a friend forever!! xxoo
(09.03.10 - 05:50 PM)I love the idea of having a unique (one-of-a-kind) part of your loved one with you, their fingerprint on a beautiful piece of jewelry! My favorite pieces are from the Love Touch collection. I am always amazing at how many clever artisans are out there in the world. :-)
(09.04.10 - 08:04 AM)I love the idea of having a unique (one-of-a-kind) part of your loved one with you, their fingerprint on a beautiful piece of jewelry! My favorite pieces are from the Love Touch collection. I am always amazing at how many clever artisans are out there in the world. :-)
(09.04.10 - 08:04 AM)Enter to win a gorgeous customized silver bracelet by Tina Steinberg Design by visiting Karen Ard Photography at www.karenard.com - posted on my profile just now
(09.04.10 - 03:51 PM)I love the Circle of Love locket. I "liked" you and Tina on facebook and I look forward to browsing your blog since I love perusing all different photographers' works. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
(09.06.10 - 10:18 PM)I love the "Found My Way" charm...reminds me perfectly of the journey to our sweet Lily.:o)
(09.06.10 - 11:52 PM)I successfully subscribed to your feed.:o)
(09.06.10 - 11:57 PM)...I "liked" you on facebook...
(09.07.10 - 12:01 AM)...I "liked" Tina Steinberg designs...
(09.07.10 - 12:03 AM)...and I copied the message into my status!:o)
(09.07.10 - 12:06 AM)I 'liked' Tina's page on Facebook! :-)
(09.10.10 - 06:46 AM)I like Tina Steinberg Designs on Facebook!
(09.10.10 - 10:09 AM)I like the Heart Afloat Sparkle Necklace...make that "love" it...so unique!
(09.10.10 - 10:14 AM)I like Karen Ard Photography on Facebook!
(09.10.10 - 10:17 AM)I like the love locker heart locket!!!
(09.10.10 - 10:58 AM)I "liked" Tina Steinberg designs on Facebook
(09.10.10 - 11:01 AM)Much too difficult to pick only one piece as a favorite, but if I have to than it is the "Sol Lariat". But all the Love Touch Collection is amazing, with special note to the 2 Tier Love Charmer both leather and chain.
(09.10.10 - 12:55 PM)i have been all over Tina's site and LOVE it all!!! I think my favorite piece is the circle of love locket!! stunning!!! AND the luck happens charm, and the be you charm!! I think I might become a frequent shopper!
(09.12.10 - 04:05 PM)i just visited Tina's site...again! I love the circle of love locket
(09.12.10 - 04:06 PM)