And the winner is...
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
It's almost my birthday so I want to give YOU a gift!
It's almost my birthday and I LOVE to give gifts so now is the perfect time to do a giveaway! I'd love to give one lucky person, family, or couple a free photo shoot valued at $200! Included is a 1 hour outdoor photo shoot in Colorado Springs, CO, a full set of 4x6 prints from the shoot (60-80 images), one CD of all the edited high resolution images, and the copyright to the photos.
What do you have to do to get this?
1) Become a fan of Megan Hardre Photography on Facebook AND tell your friends about this drawing by sending out a "suggestion" or posting it on your status update. Click here to go directly to my fan page: Megan Hardre Photography. If you're already a fan, you only have half the step to do. Just recommend me to your friends!
2) Come back to my blog and post it in the comments below that you did both of the items in #1.
3) Be willing to do the shoot sometime in June, July, August or October 2010 and be available to be in Colorado Springs, CO for the shoot.
My birthday is March 9th, so I'll do the drawing on Tuesday the 9th for one lucky winner by using a random number generator. Make sure you leave me a comment below (on my blog!) so I know to enter you into the drawing!
Even if you're a past and/or current client or my friends... everyone needs more photos (hello, Christmas cards?) so please feel free to play along!
EDITED to add: Please be sure to not leave your comment as "anonymous" -- if you win, I will have no way of knowing who it is or how to contact you!! Thanks!! =)
Happy March everyone!
Megan
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
2010 Bride's Choice Award Winner
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WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, just announced Megan Hardre Photography has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride's Choice Awards for wedding photography!
The annual Bride's Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.
Megan Hardre Photography is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.
"We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community" said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire's Chief Executive Officer. "The annual Bride's Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year."
We are happy to announce that Megan Hardre Photography is among the very best wedding photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings.
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A BIG thanks to my bridal couples for making this past wedding season so wonderful! Looking forward to an awesome 2010!
Megan
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Moab
I'm in the middle of editing 2 weddings and a family portrait session so in the meantime I thought I would give you something new to look at.
On one of my weekends off in May, we (my husband, son and I) along with 3 of our friends decided to camp in Moab, Utah for the weekend and do some trails with our Jeeps. Call me a geek, but I am now totally in love with taking my Jeep out on trails and am looking for ways we can go out again soon! Anyway, on the Saturday we were there, we decided to do the White Rim Trail. Not only was it the perfect time of year to do the trail, but it also meant something to my father and I wanted to see it as well.
The view from the trail head -- from here, you take switchbacks down about 1,000 feet. Since I couldn't stand the thought of being in the passenger seat for it and not having "control"... my sweet hubby let me take the wheel down. I ended up driving the entire trail to Hardscrabble. :)
This tree is at the middle of Hardscrabble bottom surrounded by the river and tall cliffs. You could actually hear the "silence" when the wind stopped and feel the crackling heat of the day. I know God was there.
I'll be back in the next day or so to give you more two more weddings and a fun family session!! :) Oh, and I don't recommend camping with a 2 year old in a tent in case you were thinking about it. :)
On one of my weekends off in May, we (my husband, son and I) along with 3 of our friends decided to camp in Moab, Utah for the weekend and do some trails with our Jeeps. Call me a geek, but I am now totally in love with taking my Jeep out on trails and am looking for ways we can go out again soon! Anyway, on the Saturday we were there, we decided to do the White Rim Trail. Not only was it the perfect time of year to do the trail, but it also meant something to my father and I wanted to see it as well.
The view from the trail head -- from here, you take switchbacks down about 1,000 feet. Since I couldn't stand the thought of being in the passenger seat for it and not having "control"... my sweet hubby let me take the wheel down. I ended up driving the entire trail to Hardscrabble. :)
This tree is at the middle of Hardscrabble bottom surrounded by the river and tall cliffs. You could actually hear the "silence" when the wind stopped and feel the crackling heat of the day. I know God was there.
I'll be back in the next day or so to give you more two more weddings and a fun family session!! :) Oh, and I don't recommend camping with a 2 year old in a tent in case you were thinking about it. :)
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Wedding Albums
I am beginning to offer these albums in my wedding packages. If you're all about displaying your wedding photos (i.e., putting it on the coffee table for your guests to see), this album is for you. Here's Aubrey and Kurtis' album that just arrived.
A very pretty linen holder.
A leather cover in a variety of colors. Aubrey and Kurtis chose the black leather, 20 page album.
The pages are seriously thick. 2mm thick to be exact. :)
One of the best things about this book... the pages lie flat. So you can have a photo go across the spread and not worry about the binding of the book getting in the way.
A BIG thanks to Nicholas at Edge One Solutions for the album design.
A very pretty linen holder.
A leather cover in a variety of colors. Aubrey and Kurtis chose the black leather, 20 page album.
The pages are seriously thick. 2mm thick to be exact. :)
One of the best things about this book... the pages lie flat. So you can have a photo go across the spread and not worry about the binding of the book getting in the way.
A BIG thanks to Nicholas at Edge One Solutions for the album design.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
partner with me to help them
The last week or so I have been thinking of this family and on Sunday their little girl when home to be with the Lord. My heart aches because my son is just a little older than Cora... and I just can't imagine.
Her parents want to build a playground in memory of her and I want to partner with you to help them get it done!
The last week in February my schedule is wide open and I want to fill it with shoots. For $125 I will do your photo shoot (engagements, family, babies, newborn, maternity... whatever!) and all the proceeds will go directly to this family. For you, that will include a full set of 4x6 prints, a CD with all the edited photos as well as the copyright to the photos.
If you've been wanting to do a shoot, but haven't... now is the time. It goes to something good. :)
Send me an email megan@meganhardrephotography.com (the sooner, the better) if you want to set up a time the last week in February to get 'em done. :)
Her parents want to build a playground in memory of her and I want to partner with you to help them get it done!
The last week in February my schedule is wide open and I want to fill it with shoots. For $125 I will do your photo shoot (engagements, family, babies, newborn, maternity... whatever!) and all the proceeds will go directly to this family. For you, that will include a full set of 4x6 prints, a CD with all the edited photos as well as the copyright to the photos.
If you've been wanting to do a shoot, but haven't... now is the time. It goes to something good. :)
Send me an email megan@meganhardrephotography.com (the sooner, the better) if you want to set up a time the last week in February to get 'em done. :)
Labels: Colorado Springs, Community, Personal
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
MHP = Photography AND Wedding Planning
It's here. The day my business partner Edi and I have been talking about for months. We've planned, discussed, took notes, conference calls, etc... and it's here. What am I talking about? Megan Hardre Photography now has a new addition and it's wedding planning.
About a year ago, I envisioned expanding my business to incorporate wedding planning. I knew I wanted to have it available for couples planning their wedding and because after shooting so many weddings, I have experienced the difference a wedding planner can make. However, I didn't really know where to go from there. So, I prayed and I prayed for a next step. Towards the end of last year, Edi, who was then my second shooter at weddings and my right hand approached me about something like I mentioned above and it was such an answer to prayer.
So, here we are. I will continue to capture your treasured moments with my camera and Edi is available to assist you in the details of your special day.
Please be sure to check out our new website here: MHP
And check out her blog here: Edi's Wedding Planning
We always love comments, so let us know what you think!
About a year ago, I envisioned expanding my business to incorporate wedding planning. I knew I wanted to have it available for couples planning their wedding and because after shooting so many weddings, I have experienced the difference a wedding planner can make. However, I didn't really know where to go from there. So, I prayed and I prayed for a next step. Towards the end of last year, Edi, who was then my second shooter at weddings and my right hand approached me about something like I mentioned above and it was such an answer to prayer.
So, here we are. I will continue to capture your treasured moments with my camera and Edi is available to assist you in the details of your special day.
Please be sure to check out our new website here: MHP
And check out her blog here: Edi's Wedding Planning
We always love comments, so let us know what you think!
Labels: Colorado Springs, Personal, Wedding Planning, Weddings
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Megan Hardre Photography is EXPANDING!
I hope everyone has been enjoying the first few weeks of 2009! We've been super busy here getting ready to launch my newly designed website, blog and also a business expansion! I can't wait to tell you what it's all about -- but I want it to be done before I let it all out! :) All that will be up within the next week so keep checking back.
And, since a post isn't really a post without a photo, I'll leave you with a few photos I took of a family here in the springs right after Christmas.
You'd laugh if you saw me trying to get all the kids looking in my direction at the same time. Good times. :)
And, since a post isn't really a post without a photo, I'll leave you with a few photos I took of a family here in the springs right after Christmas.
You'd laugh if you saw me trying to get all the kids looking in my direction at the same time. Good times. :)
Labels: Colorado Springs, Families, Personal
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
beyond the 4x6
I give a fully edited CD with the copyright for all my packages so I rarely get requests for reprints. However, recently I've been playing around with other options to offer you guys and I had fun with these photos on mats. The ones shown below are 11x14 in size on a black hard foam core and I LOVE how they turned out. I couldn't post these before Christmas because they were gifts for our good friends Holly and Nick... and I couldn't chance her seeing them on the blog. However... here they are.
I put them on an easel but you could also frame these and they'd still look great. I like how they added a bit of variety from the typical "framed photo" when on the easel.
They come in smaller sizes too and the photo below shows just how thick they are. Love it!
Anyway, just thought I would share these with you! They are always available to order and fun to give as a gift or keep for yourself. :)
I hope you had a great Christmas. We sure missed having our families around this year, so it was quieter than normal, but wonderful nonetheless. Wishing you an awesome beginning to 2009!
Megan
I put them on an easel but you could also frame these and they'd still look great. I like how they added a bit of variety from the typical "framed photo" when on the easel.
They come in smaller sizes too and the photo below shows just how thick they are. Love it!
Anyway, just thought I would share these with you! They are always available to order and fun to give as a gift or keep for yourself. :)
I hope you had a great Christmas. We sure missed having our families around this year, so it was quieter than normal, but wonderful nonetheless. Wishing you an awesome beginning to 2009!
Megan
Labels: Colorado Springs, Engagements, Newborns, Personal, Portraits, Weddings
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
wrapping up a year.
Now that wedding season is over for the year for me, I've been taking some time to focus on a few things within MHP including new wedding albums coming out at the beginning of the year (I think you'll love them!) as well as an expansion project happening at MHP. I'm super excited for the New Year, all the awesome weddings coming up as well as the big announcement I'll be making in the next week or so.
AND, what's a post without a photo? Here's some of the awesome friends we've made in the last year since we've lived here. This was taken at our Christmas party a week or so ago.
AND, what's a post without a photo? Here's some of the awesome friends we've made in the last year since we've lived here. This was taken at our Christmas party a week or so ago.
I hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas! :)
- - Megan
Labels: Colorado Springs, Personal
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
2009 Weddings
I just want to take a moment and say what awesome clients I have. I really love what I do. It's the people I get to meet each day that makes it what it is. 2008 has been an awesome year and although it's not over yet, I'm beginning to look to 2009 and all it's going to bring. I've met with some very cool brides and grooms in the past few months to book their weddings and I am so excited! There are going to be some great weddings! :)
If you're still in the 'planning' stages, some dates go very quickly. If you're set on a specific date, book sooner than later so another couple doesn't grab that date!
Here's the 2009 weddings booked thus far:
January 31: Aubrey & Kurtis
February 21: Julie & Jeremy
March 28: Erin & Steven
May 28: Christine & Ryan
June 13th: Katie & Austin
June 26th: Dana & Robby
June 28th: Bonni & Adam
July 2nd: Jayla & Kyle
July 4: Meara & Daniel
August 8: Angela & Christopher
September 19: Lauren & Andy
And a big THANK YOU to all of my clients for making 2008 such a wonderful year. I couldn't do it without you. :)
-Megan
If you're still in the 'planning' stages, some dates go very quickly. If you're set on a specific date, book sooner than later so another couple doesn't grab that date!
Here's the 2009 weddings booked thus far:
January 31: Aubrey & Kurtis
February 21: Julie & Jeremy
March 28: Erin & Steven
May 28: Christine & Ryan
June 13th: Katie & Austin
June 26th: Dana & Robby
June 28th: Bonni & Adam
July 2nd: Jayla & Kyle
July 4: Meara & Daniel
August 8: Angela & Christopher
September 19: Lauren & Andy
And a big THANK YOU to all of my clients for making 2008 such a wonderful year. I couldn't do it without you. :)
-Megan
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