Kim Schmidt Photography LLC Princeton, NJ Photographer

This post will remain on the first page until February 28, 2010. Scroll down to see my other work.

Is your baby 24 months old or younger?
Do you have a super cool nursery?
Would you be interested in winning a free mini session and mini-print package?

If you answered yes to all three of these questions, I’d love to see pictures. What’s in it for you? A chance to win a free 30-minute mini session featuring your baby and your nursery! I would like to see between 2-4 photographs of your space.  At least one photograph must include your child in the nursery itself.  I am looking for creative use of light, color and design elements.  Images must be taken by you or someone in your family (what I am really saying is “please don’t submit images taken by another professional photographer.”)

All submissions must be received by midnight, February 28, 2010.

Entries will be judged by a panel of photographers who will narrow down the selection to a handful of nurseries.  The finalists will be posted on participating photographer’s blogs and the winner will be chosen via a public voting poll. Voting will occur between March 7-March 13, 2010. There are specific rules around voting that will be clarified during the voting round of the contest.

Winners will be announced on March 15, 2010.  Winning session must take place between March 22 – April 15. Winners must sign a release to allow participating photographers to display images on blog, website, Facebook Business Page and any other print or web materials as deemed appropriate.

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Don’t live in Central Jersey? Have friends across the country? Check out these photographers who have nursery contests running in other cities! Their contest, terms and conditions may vary, so please make sure you read the details with care.

Birmingham, AL: Stephanie Fisher Photography
Northwest Alabama: Jennifer Weddington Photography
Denver, CO: Laura Werner of Vibrant Life Photography
Connecticut: Crista Acosta Photography
Central Indiana: Kristi Hibbetts Photography
Metro New Orleans, LA: Amy Drouet Photography
Frederick, MD & Washington DC/Baltimore metro: Shey Marin Photography
Nothern VA/Washington DC: Little Moon Photography by Amber Scruggs
Boston, MA (including North Shore & Metro-West): Kristina Young Photography
Mississippi Gulf Coast and Pearl River County: Emotional Imagery by Brandi Head Photography
Northern New Jersey: Christie Adams Photography
Cincinnati, OH and Northern Kentucky Area: Jessica Wright of Memories That R Precious
Columbus, OH: Andrea Roberts Photography
Philadelphia and Main Line, PA: Bernadette Uzcategui Photography
Pittsburgh, PA: Seedlings Photography
Rhode Island and South Shore of Boston: Amy Ro Photography
Houston, TX: Kerri Mathis Photography
Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma, WA (and surrounding areas): Susan Berman of Whimsical Photo Design
Spokane, WA: Jaidean Baker Photography

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The Fine Print.

This is our contest, we make the rules.  We have researched many different ways of voting and there are pros and cons and hanging chads in just about every method out there.  This is how we have decided to run our contest, if it’s not a fit for you, we respectfully accept your decision to decline participation.  We also know there are ways to work around the system, so we will actively monitor IP addresses and research anything that appears to be fishy.  We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that appears to be suspicious.

All participants must agree to sign a model release allowing images to be displayed on participating blogs.  Winning participants must sign a release allowing images taken by participating photographers to be displayed on web site, blog, Facebook and print advertising sources.  Participants must also agree to standard Terms & Conditions of participating photographers.

Winning participants will receive a complimentary 30-minute mini session focusing on nursery, baby and/or family as outlined by Kim Schmidt Photography (must live within 30 miles of 08540). You will receive a slideshow of 15-20 images and your choice of (3) 5×7 prints. Additional products may be purchased at 15% off. Regular session terms and conditions apply.

We require an electronically marked consent that you are entering this contest voluntarily and that the participating photographer is not promising any winnings or other compensation for participation.

If you would like to enter please click HERE to fill out the necessary information and submit your form.

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UPDATE: Thank you all for being a fan as well as entering the contest! The winner was drawn a little after 12 pm EST (sorry I am just now getting it up – its snowing again and I was out taking photos!) The winner is Christina! Christina email me with your address and choice of cupcakes (it can be any 4).

I reached 400 fans on Facebook and to celebrate I’m having a giveaway. All fans of Kim Schmidt Photography are eligible to win!

The winner of this contest will receive 4 cupcakes from Crumbs Bakery – the best cupcake place in NYC. You get to chose your favorites and they will be shipped directly to you from Crumbs.

This is my favorite one, the Devils Food – not only is it full of chocolate but there is a little surprise in the middle!

You MUST leave a comment here saying you are a fan (with your FB name so I will recognize you!).

The winner will randomly be drawn Wednesday at 12:00 noon EST.

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We finally got snow!!! In the close to 8 years Anthony & I have been together we’ve never gone out into snow and played. Yesterday we changed that. We slept in, made some breakfast, than layered up to brave the 8+ inches of snow to walk towards the canal behind our apartment complex. It was still snowing at this time, so I brought along the trusty point & shoot.

Anthony was the first to make a snow angel. He’s was perfect, mine not so much. I ended up getting snow in between my jacket and sweatshirt/thermals. That wasn’t fun!

After it stopped snowing (around 3), our neighbor Katrina and I braved the roads to head to campus. She got a new Nikon for Christmas and wanted to tag along on taking some snow pictures. I had to go over to get these snow pictures for the seminary for publicity. It was a win-win for both of us. The entrance gate plus Alexander Hall in the background (this was the first building on campus – use to be the entire campus!)

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One of my 2010 goals for my business is getting more samples of my products to show to my incredible clients. Here are a few samplings of what you can purchase (and previous clients can still order these products).

First up is a stunningly gorgeous 16×20 gallery-wrapped canvas (no framing required). The edges are 1.5 inches all around and it comes ready to hang.

This is a beautiful handcrafted leather bound coffee table album!

A wood mounted artboard ready for hanging (no framing required). These include multiple photos (typically 2-6) and come in a variety of sizes.

The 3×3 accordion album is a great product for grandparents! They can carry it around in their purse or display on their desk at work. You get to chose the leather cover and the 8 images. 3 albums are included in the price.

Last featured product is this 5×7 hinged desk plates. The photo is heat transferred onto the base and has a slight sheen to it. They are gorgeous in person!

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