Dallas Fort Worth Texas Photographer Melissa Zihlman » contest http://melissazihlman.com/Blog Custom photography newborns children infants toddlers seniors kids family families weddings commercial Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 give. get. it’ll be amazing | giveaway | melissa zihlman http://melissazihlman.com/Blog/2012/03/06/give-get-itll-be-amazing-giveaway-melissa-zihlman/ http://melissazihlman.com/Blog/2012/03/06/give-get-itll-be-amazing-giveaway-melissa-zihlman/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:34:59 +0000 admin http://melissazihlman.com/Blog/?p=3276 I’m so excited about this giveaway!

So, so, so excited!

One of my favorite photographers, Deb Schwedhelm

has been given the opportunity to travel Tanzania,

to photograph a huge 11-day event in June.

She’s trying to raise $5000

before her journey

for the foundation for tomorrow (TFFT)

Check out that link…trust me.

when Deb posted about her giveaway,

I had to jump on board.

I had

to help.

and that’s where

you come in,

my friends.

GIVEAWAY | a $1,750.00 value
a one-hour photo session in the dallas-fort worth area
one 11 by 14 print
30 high-resolution digital files on DVD

HOW TO ENTER:
donate $20 HERE
for every $20 donation, you will receive one giveaway entry
you can enter as many times as you wish
submit your first and last name when donating
email me that you would like to be entered into the giveaway

PLEASE NOTE:
eligible for giveaway if you live in the dallas-fort worth area or are willing to drive / fly to the area
session must take place on a weekday, may 1st through july 15th, 2012
session location is limited to 30-miles of 76248 zip code
session is for immediate family members only [parents & children]
no cash value

spread the word.
let’s get Deb far beyond her goal.
make a difference.
do
something
extraordinary.

]]> http://melissazihlman.com/Blog/2012/03/06/give-get-itll-be-amazing-giveaway-melissa-zihlman/feed/ 2 12 days of christmas | day twelve | melissa zihlman http://melissazihlman.com/Blog/2011/12/24/12-days-of-christmas-day-twelve-melissa-zihlman/ http://melissazihlman.com/Blog/2011/12/24/12-days-of-christmas-day-twelve-melissa-zihlman/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:01:26 +0000 admin http://melissazihlman.com/Blog/?p=2951 oh, friends…what fun it has been!  thank you, thank you for spending the last twelve days with me! Merry Christmas!

WINNER, WINNER: Amanda G. (email by Tuesday to claim, mz@melissazihlman.com)

saved the best for last, my friends. ;)

thanks so much for an amazing 12 days of giveaways…this has been *so* much fun!!

now, go enter – one comment per person. contest ends at 10pm CST.

session must take place before May 2012. good for one weekday session. if the winner does not live within my travel radius, winner must pay travel costs.

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don’t forget to come back tomorrow – I’ve saved the most wonderful gift for last  – don’t  miss it!!

a little somethin’ somethin’ for those wanting to better your skills…

leave a comment to enter. one per person. contest ends at 10pm CST

(this offer is for a half day in person mentoring session OR a two hour Skype session if you aren’t local or willing to travel)

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two more days of goodies – and, well…the prizes only get bigger from here folks!

everybody needs a new wall display, right?!?!

you know the drill. leave a comment. one per person. contest ends at 10pm CST.

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go big, or go home. ;)

you know the drill.  leave a comment below.  one per person.  contest ends at 10pm CST.

(canvas valued at $890)

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WINNER, WINNER: Erin Cox (email me, mz@melissazihlman.com, before Thursday please!)

 

you know the drill…leave a comment to enter. one comment per person. contest ends at 10pm CST

($595 value. session is good for any mini session date, including those outside of Texas. dates announced July 1, 2012.  winner will have first pick of dates)

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today, I’m pleased to bring a prize from another of my favorite vendors, BURNISH.  Rebekah makes simple, understated, amazing jewelry.  I own the necklace in today’s prize – it’s around my neck every. day. and I promise it is the perfect piece for the favorite mom in your life (even if it’s you, lol).  Rebekah is also including a matching pair of petite disc earrings – she’s pretty fabulous, right?!?!

BURNISH on etsy | facebook | link to prize necklace | link to prize earrings

 

you know the drill…to enter leave a comment. one entry per person. contest ends at 10pm CST.

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sorry I’m late in posting…date night with the mister last night and church with our boys this morning = no computer time for mz! :)

you know the drill…leave a comment to win. one entry per person. contest ends at 10pm CST

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Sorry for the delay in posting this winner – the mister and I had a date night last night, followed by church with the family this morning. :)

 

 

let me tell you about today’s vendor…in a word, *amazing.*  Amanda owns EightBabyLegs and makes the cutest, most creative, totally custom shirts for babies and kids.  She has made *every* shirt for my boys in the last two years – for birthdays, for pictures, for gifts, for just because…I’m totally addicted to her, her style, and her adorable personality.

trust me, you want to win this.  your kid will win thank you, I promise. :)

and while you are online – head on over and check out EightBabyLegs on Facebook and like her!

you know the drill.  leave a comment to enter.  one per person. contest ends at 10pm CST.  good luck!

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(shoot me an email by Sunday to claim your prize, mz@melissazihlman.com)

Come on back tomorrow – one of my most favorite vendors has something awesome for you!

 

You know the drill…leave a comment below to be entered.  One entry per person.  Contest ends at 10pm CST.

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