A Winner has been chosen.

Thank you for all the nominations and support of the Giving is Awesome giveaway.  A winner has been chosen and notified.  It was really hard to choose just one winner, so hard in fact that we have decided to offer a couple of runner up prizes that will be awarded today.

I am not sure yet if we will be sharing the stories of the winners, that will be up to them.  But, I do know that it made a difference in my holiday to know that so many of you out there are caring and loving towards others and there is a lot of goodness in the world that I live in.

Thank you all for sharing with me.
Anna
aka. BeachMama

Giving is Awesome

I have been gearing up to offer a Giveaway for Christmas and thought I had it all figured out.  Then, I met a wonderful photographer on Twitter named Jen.  Jen is from Toronto and she participated in a Help-Portrait  event on December 12th. I really wished we had something like that here I could participate in, then I saw she was giving away a photo shoot.  Not just any photo shoot, but one that you must nominate someone for.   After reading about it and emailing with Jen, I have decide that this is what I would like to offer in my Christmas Giveaway.

You probably know someone. Someone who has experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.


You know someone. I guarantee it.


I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $500 worth, to be exact. This awesome giveaway will include my creative session fee, a high resolution cd of our session as well as a selection of prints of their choosing.



Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit towards their order when they book a session with me (full session fee still applies). What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?


The rules:
* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. 
* The nominee must reside in Greater Ottawa Area. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
* You must nominate someone by telling me the full story by sending an email to me at anna@anneppphotography.com. 
 
The winner will be announced on Christmas Day -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!


Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.


With love,
Anna 
aka. BeachMama 

Family Day - Ottawa Family Photographer

On Sunday I was not only blessed with two wonderful photo shoots, but the Sun peeked out at just the right moment to provide this outdoor shoot with some beautiful light and warmth.  We were meeting at the Chapman Mills Conservation Area, just off of Prince of Wales.  The water is gorgeous and there are some nice trails that are open in both Summer and Winter.  In the Summer when the boardwalk is in the water you can walk all the way to Manotick.

Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to spend some time with your gorgeous Family.

Baby C - Ottawa Newborn Photographer

I had the opportunity to photograph this beautiful baby boy on Sunday.  We first met his Mom back in October when she came to see me for some Maternity Photos. At seven weeks he is just the sweetest little guy.  Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.