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MINE ♥ Teething, Crawling and the smile that never leaves her face.. {Baby Children’s Photographer, Lewiston MN}
Not often enough do I get a chance to take pictures of my own love’s. At 5yrs and 3yrs , Ayden and Ava could care less that Mommy wants to take pictures, and I usually end up bribing them with Dove Chocolate’s.. (yes they have great taste), BUT our youngest Adeline is another story. She’s at that FUN 6 month stage where her eyes light up at my goofy antics, and there’s a smile constantly plastered on her beautiful face (And these days that smile is followed with a lot of drool as teething has officially hit her hard) What else is Miss Addie doing?? CRAWLING! YAY!!
Since my kids are home with me today I got a chance to sit and play with Addie while her older siblings had nap/quiet time… It’s amazing how the world can just fade away, the “tidy” house, the constant to do lists & lists, the piles of fabrics & ribbons that need to be formed into wearable designs, the laundry (YUCK)….. all gone as soon as your child looks at you with that big toothless (for now!) grin, those bright eyes and dimples a flashing, and reaches for you.. Gets me every time!
After some playtime, we got down to work and Addie modeled some of Dee’s Desyns awesome hats! These hats are so comfortable & soft Addie didn’t mind wearing them at all, she never once reached up to take them off! But since it’s such a warm day here today I didn’t want them on her to long… so we tried on Dee’s latest creation, the flower headband! I love it!!
Then Addie went on to “model” some of my designs (Captured By Maggie Designs).. by this point there was still a smile on her face.. but she was DONE. lol!
Captured By Maggie Designs, new products & a new name! {Boutique MN, Photography Props MN}
You may or may not already noticed that I have changed the name of my business. I have added a new part to my business and that is creating handmade boutique items for sale, and for use at my sessions. It’s a win win. To have my name more clearly define what I offer, instead of Captured Photography By Maggie, my trade name is now: Captured By Maggie- Photography & Designs
I have started to make the change on some items, but it will take a little while to make the changes across the board, so here’s your heads up. 
I will still be offering the same photography services, but now I make some of my own props, so for my clients it’s a win win because props will be able to be more custom & unique for each session!!
I have started a facebook page for my designs (so I can keep it separate from my photography page, and not “Spam” my photography fans Please check it out, stay awhile and tell your friends! Captured By Maggie Designs
I have also opened a Etsy store! *If you have never visited etsy.com before, it’s amazing and ADDICTING! Etsy is the place for all things handmade or vintage! I’d love for you to check out my store! http://www.etsy.com/shop/capturedbymaggie
Here are a few of the items currently in the shop, I add new items every week, and always offer custom listings (have something in your head, contact me and we’ll work together to achieve it!).
- Headbands
- Hair Clips/Pins
- Barrettes
- Fine Art Prints
- Fine Art Cards
- Tutus
- Baby Leggs
- Beautiful Belly Bands
- Paper Banners
- Shoe Clips
- Hair Clip Holders
- Bib Holders
It’s the 1,000 Fan Giveaway *Closed!* {MN Photographer- Giveaway}
WOW! I can’t even put into words how much my “fans” mean to me. As a photographer word of mouth is so important to my business and because of all my amazing clients and “fans” I’ve been able to do my photography FULL TIME now for a year (before that it was just part time & weekends), it was scary to make that leap in this economy, I had to have a lot of faith. God’s been with me every step of the way opening doors and giving me signs that photography is what I’m supposed to be doing.
When I started Captured Photography By Maggie after the birth of our 2nd child, I never would of guessed 3 years (and another child later), my business would be everything it is today, and that I would of had the chance to photograph the amazing people I have, make so many new friends, and connect with so many other photographers and businesses.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, each and every one of you is a blessing!
NOW.. On to the GOOD Stuff! I’ve been watching the “fan” count climb, and anxiously waiting to share this AWESOME Give away with you!
Each of the vendors in this give away are so amazingly talented and generous and I could do a FEATURE on each of them (maybe that will happen down the road) . But for now, you get a chance to WIN 1 of 2 PACKAGES filled with their items!
**The 2 packages are very different, one is geared more towards photographers, the other is not. SO be sure to read all the way to the bottom!!**
Package #1:
$50 Gift Certificate to the shop!
The Grace Vintage Headband- one large satin fabric flower and one medium
satin fabric flower on a mathing 5/8 inch soft headband. Available in many colors!
YOUR CHOICE custom crocheted Giraffe Lens Critter OR Giraffe Hat!
$75 Gift Certificate to the shop!!
Custom Crochet Hat with Flower sz. 3-6m
$50 Gift Certificate to her shop!
Handmade Tutu- winner chooses size nb-5t and colors (up to 3)!
Newborn Stork Pouch in Cream
*Image courtesy of Arden Prucha
$50 Gift Certificate
And EVERYONE receives a 15% DISCOUNT at the website (http://www.poshprintsanddesign.com) until April 22nd with code: capture15
PACKAGE #2:
Home made Soy Candle- Campfire Scent!
Custom Hand Stamped Mama Bird Necklace
Beautiful Hand made Fabric Headband
Decorative Vinyl Wall Quote- in your choice of brown or black size 12″high x 24″ wide
Autographed copy of her children’s book “Colorsaurus”
$25 Gift Card to her shop!
AND everyone receives a 15% discount to her Etsy shop (www.vibrantdesigns.etsy.com)
code:vibrantdesigns15
1 Short Sleeved Embroidered T-shirt (you choose size & design)!!
Rainbow Candy Tutu, Headband & Flower Clip!
Crochet 3 rosette Hair Clip
$20 Gift Certificate
$20 Gift Certificate to the shop
The Details: Captured Photography By Maggie’s 1,000 Fan Giveaway starts today April 2nd, 2011, and will end on April 8th at Midnight (CST).
TWO winners (1 per package) will be selected by random number generator and announced here on Monday, April 11th. The Winner MUST have “liked” all participating vendors pages to qualify. If not, you forfeit and a new winner will be drawn. Winners will have 48 hours to claim their winnings or another winner will be selected.
We’re giving you TWO chances to win!
To Enter:
1. YOU MUST Visit Captured Photography By Maggie on Facebook and “LIKE” our page, and come back and comment HERE letting us know you did AND let us know which package you’d LOVE to win!
2. YOU MUST Visit each of the vendor pages and “LIKE” their page. While you are there feel free to let them know Captured Photography By Maggie sent you. Come back here and Leave only ONE comment on the blog after you have “liked” ALL of the following vendors. **note My Bebes Boutique is on Etsy and can’t be “liked” but visit them and see their great work!!
NOTE: take your time “liking” all the vendors. Facebook is picky about too many likes all at one time!
TO COMMENT: SCROLL ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
Bonus Entry {NOT REQUIRED}:
1) Update your status to reflect the following: @Captured Photography By Maggie has a give-away on their blog to win 1 of 2 Amazing Prize Packages! Check it out!
{You must make sure you add the @symbol before the page name and make it turn blue to be linkable. AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE LINKING TO OUR FAN PAGE and not my personal page }
2) Come back here and comment letting us know you posted the update on your page(s).
Ready…Set…GO!
The giveaway starts: NOW
