Spirit of Giving Giveaway!! {Charleston, WV Photographer}

Okay gang...we have officially entered *The Holiday Season* (say it with a big echo in your head).


My family celebrates Christmas, but I have learned over the years, that regardless of what holidays you do or don't celebrate, we can pretty much all agree that this time of year brings a special need for giving.


So, I've been thinking, how can K. Lynn Photography get into the spirit??  Rather than the traditional discount Holiday Mini-sessions or Christmas Cute Kid Contest and such, I'd like to put that money to good use in the spirit of giving.


And I have an idea...how about YOU, my awesome fans and clients, tell me about someone YOU know that is deserving of a little photography love.


Do you know a friend that gives their all to their community in selfless ways? Maybe a family from your church that has suffered a tragedy? A single mom who works hard to support her family and maybe would never spend money on pictures? A child who suffers from a long-term illness that defines the word determination?


This is your chance to to show them someone has taken notice. To thank them for what they do AND you get to help K. Lynn Photography give a little something back this year.


Sound like a plan??? GREAT! So, now...YOU need to start thinking about someone you would like to nominate for the Spirit of Giving Giveaway. All nominees will be recognized so we can all tell them how awesome we think they are. I will choose 5 nominees stories to post and YOU all will help me decide who will receive the Grand Prize package by *liking* their stories on Facebook. The nominee with the most likes will receive a Grand Prize Package.


So, what's the Grand Prize package you are wondering???

One FREE session {$75} value

One *Live* package {$300 value}

One 11x14 Organic Bloom Frame

You have from now until November 30th to email your nominees to me at


kim@klynnphotography.com


On December 9th, the 5 chosen nominees will be potsed and *voting* will continue through Christmas Eve. Winner will be posted on Christmas Day, call me Mrs. Claus ;)


Liking the K. Lynn Photography page IS NOT required to vote, but if you would share the link of the story you vote for to help spread the word about the nominees, that would be AWESOME! And if you decide to like the page, that's a total bonus!!


OKAY...start nominating gang!!!!!!!!!



The fine print: One nominee per person/family. Nominees may be individuals or families. Corporations, clubs, groups, etc are not eligible. Prizes are not exchangeable and must be redeemed within 6 months.  Winners must be willing to travel to one of the five K. Lynn travel areas in WV: Charleston, Parkersburg, Huntington, Beckley and Grantsville.

And the WINNERS are....

Are you excited? I am!! So let's get right to it!! I used random.org to generate a number and the winner was that number comment on the blog.


SOOOO...our grand prize winner was #11:

Congratulations....Andrea Foster Berkenbaugh !!!!!

Andrea receives the Grand Prize package!!

K. Lynn Photography Baby's First Year package {$300 value}

Baby Phases Gift Certificate {$100}

Party-Plan It Gift Certificate {$100}

Peek-A-Boo 4D Ultrasound Package {$150 value}

Thirty-One! Organizing Utility Tote {$22 value} 

from consultant Martha Cochran

And we still have a runner-up package!! Our runner-up is #6:


Congratulations...Nikki White!!!! Nikki receives:

K. Lynn Newborn Session {$125 value}
Party-Plan It Gift Certificate {$25}
Peek-A-Boo 2/D Gender Scan Package {$50 value}
Thirty-One Organizing Tote {$22 value}

Congrats again to our winners and a HUGE thank you to our vendors for donating such awesome prizes!!


Winners need to contact me via phone to collect your prizes, 304.553.9175




Now, if this doesn't brighten your Monday, what does?????

The Ultimate Mom-to-be Giveaway!!!

Boy oh boy, or girl for that matter ;), do we have some AWESOME things for you!! This K. Lynn contest is the BIGGEST ever and should be a LOT of fun! One of my favorite things about this contest is all of the vendors donating prizes, are 100% locally owned! Simply by entering, you get to help support Charleston's own!! And the prizes...well...see for yourself:

Grand Prize Package

K. Lynn Photography Baby's First Year package {$300 value}

With this package you get FOUR FREE sessions!! Maternity, newborn, 6 and 12 month sessions will take place on-location and capture memories you will treasure for a lifetime!!

(Prints and products will be purchased separately.)

Baby Phases Gift Certificate {$100}

Have you all been in this Kanawha City store? Be prepared when you walk in as you will want everything! Gorgeous cribs, adorable rugs and wall hangings, the best strollers, beautiful bedding sets, and the list goes on. And there is something for everyone, contemporary or traditional, boy or girl, you name it, they have it!

Party-Plan It Gift Certificate {$100}

Every mom dreams of the perfect baby shower or first birthday party, let Party Plan-It help you make your dream come true. They have everything you need for the perfect party, invites, decorations, favors, diaper cakes and more! Use your certificate to enlist their planning services, buy supplies or a little of both!

Peek-A-Boo 4D Ultrasound Package {$150 value} 

(had to share my own 4D u/s picture, he was cute even then!!)

Package includes:

20-25 Min. DVD

10-20 Still Images on a CD

4-5 Color Images

Okay, so if you have never experienced a 4D ultrasound, you will be amazed. I can say from experience that you will be in awe when you watch your little one play, sleep and just be adorable before you even give birth. Now, I have used both Peek-A-Boo and my own doctor's office for this ultrasound and the experience at Peek-A-Boo is hands down superior. The touches they add to make this day truly special for you and your family are well worth the trip!!
(Package subject to availablility, currently scheduling apprx 8 weeks in advance)

Thirty-One! Organizing Utility Tote {$22 value} 

from consultant Martha Cochran

If you are not already addicted to Thirty-One, you are about to be! I have this same tote she has donated and love, love, love it. I have used it as a diaper bag (for TWO toddlers), camera bag, beach bag and it has worked for every occasion.  There is such a wide variety of bags, totes and luggage available you really want to go check out Martha's site, I gaurantee you there is something for you!
(Patterns may vary from above)


Runner-Up Package


K. Lynn Newborn Session {$125 value}
Party-Plan It Gift Certificate {$25}
Peek-A-Boo 2/D Gender Scan Package {$50 value}
Thirty-One Organizing Tote {$22 value}



Soooo...now you want to know, 'How do I get my hands on this stuff??' It's easy and fun!! PLEASE read ALL the rules below before you enter.

1. You must *like* all the vendors Facebook pages. And while commenting on them is not required, it sure would be nice to let them know how much we appreciate their donation to our little giveaway!! To make it easy, here are links to the pages you must like:

K. Lynn Photography
Baby Phases
Party-Plan It
Peek-A-Boo
(No page for Martha with Thirty-One, but please take a minute to check out her site linked above!!)

2. AFTER you like all the pages, come on back here and post ONE comment on this blog with the words 'My Entry' and your first and last name. You are free to say more, but your comment must contain those words. Do NOT comment more than ONE time on this blog!! Your comment is your entry to our contest!!

3. Earn BONUS entries. Wanna up your chances of winning? Simply visit Baby Phases each day of our contest and get their word of the day. You must visit the store, don't bombard them with phone calls please!! Follow the instructions on the slip to earn your extra entries. You have the chance at 14 extra entries!!

IMPORTANT: Please follow all the instructions here and on bonus entry slips CAREFULLY. I will verify winners drawn have done so. If the rules have not been followed, the winner will forfeit and a new winner chosen. IF you have questions, please ask them on the K. Lynn Facebook page!!


The fine print: Contest opens on Monday, July 18th @ 8am and ends Sunday, August 7th @ 11:59pm. Winner will be chosen using random.org to select two blog commentors. If the rules have not been followed, the winner will forfeit and a new winner chosen. Winners will be announced Monday, August 8th on Facebook and this blog.

Only K. Lynn Photography includes travel to Parkersburg, Huntington and Beckley. Please check with Baby Phases and Party Plan-It about delivery options. Winners will be responsible for claiming prizes or paying any associated delivery fees.