a giveaway – “two”
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Lest my Internet friends and fans think I have forgotten you for all the IRL shooting I have been doing, I have wanted to let you know I have not actually forgotten you. So I am doing a giveaway.
I am giving away this 8×12 linen-textured, matte print of one of my favorite photos (a $35 value) to someone who comments here before Friday night at 11:59 p.m. (EDT) (I should note that the watermark will NOT be on the print.)
On Saturday morning, I will do a random selection of the names left in my comments here, and I will send “two” (that’s the title on this print) to the person whose name comes up.
To enter, you may do any of the following (and leave a comment for each – you’ll get an entry for each comment you leave):
• Leave a comment telling me why you like my photography OR what you would do with the print.
• Like Kelly Sauer Photography on Facebook.
• Follow me (@arestlessheart) on Twitter.
• Tweet about this giveaway.
• Post this giveaway on Facebook
Now why would I be doing a photography push online, when my clients must necessarily be IRL (in real life) clients?
It’s @lisaleonard’s fault.
Yesterday, Lisa retweeted my photography reveal from Saturday’s shoot, and I got an IRL wedding query because somebody who followed her saw her tweet, saw my post, and thought of a local friend who is getting married in March who would really love my photography style. So she messaged her friend, who checked out my work, loved it, and contacted me about my free sessions AND the possibility of booking me to photograph her Isle of Palms wedding.
I was absolutely stunned and amazed, and I realized that all you out there who have been cheering me on really can be a part of all of this too, and I WANT to include you! I wouldn’t be doing this at all if you all hadn’t encouraged me so much over these last several months.
So here’s what I’m thinkin’: If I book a paying IRL shoot based on a referral (however roundabout) from any of my online friends, your friend will receive 30% off their session with me, and you will receive a free 8×8, 8×10, or 8×12 print in the mail of the photo of your choice.
Sound good? Now get going – you have a print to win. I have to go tell Lisa she’s getting a free one already.
UPDATE: COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED
No. 1 — September 2nd, 2010 at 7:31 am
Pick me! :-) The picture is so breathtaking and would match the colors and theme in our new bedroom so well!
No. 2 — September 2nd, 2010 at 7:32 am
And since I “love” you on facebook I’m offering comment #2. Does Pip still do the random selection of the winner? If so, I’ll have a box of goodies coming her way very soon. ;-)
No. 3 — September 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 am
So exciting…the giveaway. The wedding. Makes my heart smile. Off the fence is looking pretty good right about now.
Why I love your photography? I love the way you see light. How you find it and capture it. I have never seen photos that reflect and gather the way yours do. Just magnificent.
Hugs.
J.
Jessica´s last [type] ..Dark of Night
No. 4 — September 2nd, 2010 at 9:01 am
Amazing picture! Mrs. Kelly, Its so awesome to see your photography business taking off so well. God is gonna do awesome things!
No. 5 — September 2nd, 2010 at 9:03 am
I want to buy one if I don’t win. Seriously. It is breathtaking, as is your perspective through the lens. I know exactly where it will go in our new Singapore home, too. xx
Amy´s last [type] ..Much to learn
No. 6 — September 2nd, 2010 at 9:10 am
I love this…it’s beautiful!!
No. 7 — September 2nd, 2010 at 9:38 am
Young miss, I like your photography because as you once told me, it is about capturing bits of calm even when life gets chaotic. And you know, I don’t FB, tweet, twitter, or follow, so this is my chance. I would comment even if you weren’t doing a give-away…
And regarding yesterday’s post, thanks for sharing your heart.
Blessings.
A Simple Country Girl´s last [type] ..What if We are Wrong
No. 8 — September 2nd, 2010 at 9:45 am
Beautiful! I would put this up in my bedroom I am trying to redecorate :) So peaceful.
No. 9 — September 2nd, 2010 at 9:49 am
I love your eye for capturing beyond the normal in your photographs. You take something ordinary and make it extraordinary. I would definitely use the print in my newly arranged living room wall grouping.
Since I’m not too far from you I could work on the referrals! What a great thing for Lisa to do.
Southern Gal´s last [type] ..Autumn Middle Perspective
No. 10 — September 2nd, 2010 at 9:50 am
Beautiful picture Kelly! I would love that picture in my living room. A snap of calm in the chaos as it were. ;)
I’m so glad you’re business is taking off. You are a superb photographer. :)
Wyndie´s last [type] ..Some cute pictures from the school week
No. 11 — September 2nd, 2010 at 10:01 am
Kelly, I love this picture! I would hang it in my writing space, with the picture I have of my angel muse! :)
Shannon
@leapyearcutie
No. 12 — September 2nd, 2010 at 10:52 am
Tweeted!
No. 13 — September 2nd, 2010 at 10:53 am
I’m not sure how many times I need to comment, but
I tweeted!
Jessica´s last [type] ..Dark of Night
No. 14 — September 2nd, 2010 at 10:53 am
This is lovely! What I’d do with this print is hang it in our blue painted bedroom because the image is so restful and soothing.
Danielle´s last [type] ..Sophia Grace’s Birth Story Part 2
No. 15 — September 2nd, 2010 at 10:54 am
And I Facebooked…
Jessica´s last [type] ..Dark of Night
No. 16 — September 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 am
I follow you on twitter…
Jessica´s last [type] ..Dark of Night
No. 17 — September 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 am
and I like you on FB and I imagine I probably would like you IRL too.
Happy Thursday!
Jessica´s last [type] ..Dark of Night
No. 18 — September 2nd, 2010 at 11:32 am
Kelly, This picture is breathtaking! I have two spots for it. Either, in my bedroom (which I just started to decorate) or next to the collage that I make from our beach shoot. Hmmmm, wait.. or maybe our office…
No. 19 — September 2nd, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Beautiful print, Kelly! I love your perspective. You have this way of capturing beauty that I love. :) Wish I knew someone in your part of the country to refer to you.
Melissa Brotherton´s last [type] ..The Battle Within
No. 20 — September 2nd, 2010 at 4:10 pm
i love your photography because it’s dreamy – it’s real life stuff with a touch of dream sequence magic.
amanda´s last [type] ..thursday
No. 21 — September 2nd, 2010 at 4:11 pm
i’ve been a FB fan for a while now!
amanda´s last [type] ..thursday
No. 22 — September 2nd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
i already follow you on twitter too ;-) sounds rather stalker-ish now that i realize i subscribe to your blog, follow you on FB and twitter…might need an intervention!
amanda´s last [type] ..thursday
No. 23 — September 2nd, 2010 at 4:13 pm
i RT’d your giveaway here:
http://twitter.com/arestlessheart/status/22795277276
amanda´s last [type] ..thursday
No. 24 — September 2nd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Kelly , how thoughtful.
Your photos are dreamy and very real at the same time. I like that. I would love to this piece of you grace my home .
No. 25 — September 2nd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I LOVE this picture, it looks so peaceful to me. I would be honored to have this in my home!!!
No. 26 — September 2nd, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Hhmmm, why do I enjoy your photography? Because it keeps drawing me back again and again…because I can look at any one of your photographs and at any given time feel them…because I see the image of God…His glory…His attributes…His mercy.
And if you ever come to the panhandle of FL I’d love to have you shoot our family :-)
Marty´s last [type] ..You Shall Teach Them
No. 27 — September 2nd, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Kelly, I love the way I feel when I look at your work…beautiful. That’s what you do, girl! You bring beauty out everywhere!
laura´s last [type] ..Who Can You Trust
No. 28 — September 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 am
Oh, if i won this print it would hang in my room. its beautiful and peaceful, exactly what i need in my bedroom :o)
x
Kylie´s last [type] .. curiosity
No. 29 — September 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 am
i like you over on fb already … does that still count? hehe
x
Kylie´s last [type] .. curiosity
No. 30 — September 3rd, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Quiet. That is the only word I can use to describe why I love your photography. There is no noise, only a simple softness spoken to the heart that only the heart can hear and understand.
That is not an easy task to do with photography but you capture it so brilliantly.
Quiet – a stillness that calls the soul to rest.
I love it.
Lisa Arnold´s last [type] ..My heart
No. 31 — September 3rd, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Really, must I say why I like your photography? You know, yes, I hope. You know. It’s the heart, Kelly, and the soul. And wouldn’t I love to put that on my wall (and not just my book cover :)
L.L. Barkat´s last [type] ..On- In- and Around Mondays- Room with A View
No. 32 — September 3rd, 2010 at 8:38 pm
I love your photography because it feels… ethereal. It’s so beautiful and meaningful.
Corinne´s last [type] ..The Gift of an Ordinary Day
No. 33 — September 3rd, 2010 at 8:39 pm
And I just “liked” you on facebook :)
Corinne´s last [type] ..The Gift of an Ordinary Day
No. 34 — September 3rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Well…I just ‘liked’ you on facebook…but I’ve been liking you for awhile now. I love your photography because it feels like a deep breath. So dreamy. A room full of your photography would be the most relaxing atmosphere. ;)
No. 35 — September 3rd, 2010 at 11:20 pm
oh, girlie. sometimes i get lucky… like right now? i thought, i should wait until tomorrow so that i can go back in time and catch up where i left off (something i do often at sites i love), but something pushed me to come now, at 11:19 (here?oops! hope here is near you!:). i love your photography (and design) because it’s breathless and peaceful, and i {love} that print. just sayin’. i’m off to increase my chances… :)
patty´s last [type] ..diptych numbers
No. 36 — September 3rd, 2010 at 11:22 pm
i ‘like’d you on fb… and i like you here, too…
patty´s last [type] ..diptych numbers
No. 37 — September 3rd, 2010 at 11:29 pm
…following you on twitter {had to remember my @findingserendip name and password!-it’s been too long!} …
patty´s last [type] ..diptych numbers
No. 38 — September 3rd, 2010 at 11:32 pm
…tweeted about you {i’m having a kelly langner sauer night!} :)
patty´s last [type] ..diptych numbers
No. 39 — September 3rd, 2010 at 11:43 pm
…and now i’ve announced on fb… gosh, i guess i’m competitive! i think you would be flattered to know, i never do this for give-aways… but i really do love your art… now, off to bed to dream of places your capture… g’nite!
patty´s last [type] ..diptych numbers
No. 40 — September 3rd, 2010 at 11:57 pm
this print is breathtaking. in it i find peace & rest.
i would love this print for my bedroom.
i love your work Kelly. thanks for sharing your gift/life through this blog. you inspire me!
No. 41 — September 4th, 2010 at 12:03 am
definite “like” & fan on facebook =)