It all started with my first camera. Christmas 1989. It was pink, I believe. I used the whole roll of film on the posters of Kirk Cameron on my wall. I took pictures for the yearbook in High School, and dabbled in candid wedding shots at relatives parties. It all became official with that first engagement shoot at Snow College in 1999. I love taking pictures, I love capturing people at their happiest moments and allowing them to relive them forever.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Family Portrait Giveaway!

Fun, right? It's springtime (on the calendar anyway) and I want to take YOUR picture! To kick off the "photo season" I am doing a GIVEAWAY! I haven't ever done this and I'm super excited! If you are chosen, you will receive:

**Family sitting (just immediate please but I can do extended!)
**2 digital disks with all images
**1- 11x14 enlargement

To enter, just leave a comment about when the last time you had your family picture taken! Don't forget to leave a contact email! I know for some, it has been too long! That will not determine who I choose, I promise to make it random. The deadline to enter will be Wednesday, April 20 at midnight! Check the blog Thursday morning to see who the winner is!

25 comments:

Melissa Ash said...

Oh this would be so awesome! I think it has been three years since we have had a picture taken, and now we have our cute little girl, who isn't in it! Plus, we haven't blown up a picture EVER! So this would be fantastic! Thanks for the chance!
lissa_ash2004 at yahoo dot com

MamaBug said...

Let's see...the family portrait currently hanging on my in-laws' wall was taken when A. was six months old. He just turned six YEARS old and we've added two more little bodies since then. All other attempts at a family portrait (gotta love that self-timer) have been not quite satisfactory. :P

Alesha said...

We are avid family picture takers....we got ours done last Sept...but with a new baby we'll need new ones! :)

The Bakers said...

How fun!!! We had ours done right after the baby was born. We try to do them every year (cause I'm obsessed with christmas cards) but with growing little ones they are always changing :) ebaker210(at)yahoo(dot)com

Sarah Titus Jones said...

Never. I guess some family have snapped pics or you have at weddings, but we've never had it done

Laura Burtis said...

I'm going to enter - but I don't need to win because I'm your sister :) The last time was over a year ago!! We need to set up a time for Michael and I to get them taken again soon!!!

Lyndee W. said...

My last family portrait? Other than taken myself? NEVER! Please, help me! Now that Ava is here, I can't use the timer...she won't smile on cue. LOL. Love your work Kat! Ahem, I mean Samantha Skates. Heehee ;)

Leslie Smith said...

The last time we had a family picture taken was at a church for a young women's fundraiser. I don't think we've really ever had a professional sitting (unless you count that last one at the church). I love picuters! This is a great idea!
lesliemerrill@yahoo.com

Celeste said...

I'm pretty sure it was at my wedding. I think I have memories of some AWESOME girl taking my engagement photos. You're so good.

The Romig Chronicles said...

The last time we had pictures taken was October 31st the day your niece was baptized and you took our pictures. Remember right? Pick me pick me! Or do I still have a free session? I can't remember.

Starbright2285@yahoo.com

April said...

Hey can I enter this contest in behalf of my parents? That's what I'm doing, but if it's not allowed, then I guess I'll do it for just me and Tony. The last time my parents had a family portrait was when my niece, Kayla, was a little baby. She's turning 9 next month, so I'm thinking it's been about 8 years since we had a family portrait. Since then we've added another nephew and 2 in-laws to the family. I'm sure they'd LOVE a new family picture! If it's just for me and Tony then our last photos were from our wedding about a year and 3 months ago. We haven't changed much since then and don't have any kids so that's why I don't really care about having new photos taken just for us. I hope we win because you're an amazing photographer!! Thanks Biph!!

Cardwell said...

How fun!

Our last family photo was 4 years ago when we had our last baby. Now our new little guy is 5 months old. Definitely time for a new family picture:)

Cassidy said...

WHAT??? I had no idea you are a photographer!! Oh, the many talents of Sister Paul :) I should start asking what you don't do!
I would LOVE to win this. The last family portrait was a self-portrait. We sent up the camera on the self.

Unknown said...

PICK ME!!! PICK ME!!! I have not had a family photo taken since my oldest sone was in highschool...So Hook me up!

Becky said...

well I've never had a family photo with "my" family. If I win you could take a picture of my "family" once the fetus is a child! :)

Erin Leigh said...

oh pick me, pick me! we haven't had a family picture, ever. not profesh anyway. and we have two adorable girls that have come into this family in the last 2 years, hello! this family is screaming for a picture! :) my e-mail is erinleighc at gmail dot com.

Holli said...

Hey friend. We actually had my brother in law take our pictures in November so we had pregnant pictures and now we are looking into having family pictures done with the 5 of us now that baby Ethan is born. Your pictures are beautiful and you are so talented.

Kristi said...

We got pictures taken back in December because I won a contest on a blog...here's hoping this is lucky contest number two! I mostly want to win so I can see you : )

Lance said...
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Lance said...

It seems like we try to set the camera up for the self timer shot every now and then when Celeste has a good hair day, but it would be totally sweet to have a super professional sitting with someone of your renown. I'll cross my fingers and my toes, cause that will help me win! lancesbishop@hotmail.com

billnmaryannsince61 said...

The last time our family had an official picture taken my 21-year-old granddaughter was 18 months old. This year it is our 50th wedding anniversary so I think it is probably time - just a picture of hubby and me. By the way, I know Celeste Bishop - that is how I heard about you. :)
wmcneil6059@msn.com

Kristy Laxman said...

Our last professional family pics were taken when my second baby was just over a year old, he's almost 4. Now I have 3 boys and another on the way in October. Probably time to do it again. :)

Angela and Curtis said...

We had ours taken in november, but I would love to have them taken again!

Becca said...

Looks like this went well! Good job Biph! You don't have to enter me...I just wanted you to know I think you're neat. :)

nanbabe said...

The last time we had family photos taken, my 4 1/2 year old was 2 months old. I now have a 2 year old and my oldest is 8.
Janet Squire. nanbabe@yahoo.com