WPPI

I'm so excited to be attending WPPI in Las Vegas this year. It's always good to invest in education and this convention has some of the top photographers in the world all speaking in one location! Even better is that location is LAS VEGAS!!!

This will be my first time attending WPPI and I'm so excited to learn some great new photographic techniques!

For the non-photographers reading this, and even some photographers, you may be asking what is WPPI? WPPI stands for Wedding & Portrait Photographers International. It is a yearly convention and trade show for photographers. Where is the first place you would think of for a gathering of over 10,000 photographers from around the world.... Vegas baby! The event will be held at the MGM Grand & Convention center this year.

If you're from Las Vegas or are going to the convention too - drop we me a note! I love to meet new people!

Giving is Awesome Winner(s)!

Thank You to all of the people who took the time to submit a deserving family.

After much deliberation - I can't pick just one! I'm just not able to decide between the two finalist families submitted for the Giving is Awesome giveaway.

Congratulations to both the Hancock family as well as the Cowie family for winning the Jill Fleming Photography Giving is Awesome Photography Giveaway!

Each family wins a free photo session package. Their package includes:
On Location Creative Session
CD of High Resolution Images
CD Slideshow
16 Wallets
16x20 Wall Print

As a thank you to the"givers" - Ms. Tow as well as Ms. VanWerden each will receive:
On Location Creative Session
Online Slideshow
11x14 Print

Thanks to all who participated is this wonderful world-wide giveaway. So many people across the country have been blessed with the gift of captured memories!

Winner Selected Tomorrow

I apologize for the delay in selecting a winner - I hope to have all the contact information for the family by tomorrow so that I can notify them of the good news prior to the Blog Announcement.

Thanks to all that contacted me to nominate a family - there are so many families in need and all deserving and selecting just one family has proved to be very difficult! After much debate, I have narrowed it down and will choose between two very deserving families.

Tune in tomorrow for the announcement!

Season of Giving Holiday Giveaway

Nominate a family in need to receive $1,000 in custom portraiture from Jill Fleming Photography.

You know someone. You know someone who's 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 -- $1,000 worth, to be exact. The package will include an album, a slideshow to watch over and over and a CD of the images to print as they'd like - it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $250 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?

The rules:
* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

*The nominee must reside in central Iowa. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include your email and or phone with your nomination as well as the best way to get in contact with your nominee.

* You must e-mail me the full story : jill@jillflemingphotography.com.

* All nominations must be received by midnight, December 31st, and the gift recipient will be announced on the blog the week after New Years.-- 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.

A group of photographers from all over the United States (led by Kristen Kalp of Essential Imagery), have been challenged to offer an amazing gift. I COULD NOT pass up on this wonderful opportunity to give what I can.

If you are not in Iowa but would like to nominate someone there are other photographers participating in this event. To see a map of other states with photographers participating in this giving event, please visit http://www.givingisawesome.com/

Stocking Stuffers

Looking for some last minute gifts ideas? How about something to stick in those stockings that's unique! Check out my new online store for my fine art photography!

Go to Jill Fleming Fine Art Photography to order fine art notecards and limited editions prints.

Free Shipping until December 15th - Shop today!

My First Magazine Cover!

I'm excited to announce that Today's Horse Magazine published Cowgirl Adventure on the cover of their November 2008 issue. Pick up yours today at your local tack or western store if you live in the Midwest or take advantage of their current subscription sale for only $15/year!

Carroll Family Sneak Peek

I had the pleasure of meeting Adam Carroll through my friends Adam Steen & Brent Rauch.

Adam C. helped me out tremendously by letting me borrow a few things for the Art Show. During our talks he mentioned that he'd love to have family pictures done. Well I just happen to know someone with a couple of cameras (me) so I helped make that happen!

Adam has such a beautiful family and we were blessed with a gorgeous fall day. It was one of the last great days of the year and we took advantage of it! The kids had a great time playing in the park we'd chosen and it was a lot of fun capturing mom, dad & the kids all playing together! Here's a sneak peek from their session....