It's Time to Say Thanks...With a HUGE GIVEAWAY!

2012 has been a huge time of fun and growth for me and my little photography business! I've loved getting a chance to interact with all of you and to say thanks I'm doing a HUGE giveaway! All you have to do is enter through the rafflecopter widget below to be entered to win a $200 gift certificate to BG Photography. The gift certificate can be used towards any session, prints, or products, but excludes Christmas specials and mini-sessions. Remember, the more items you accomplish, the more likely you are to win!

In addition, over the next week or so I'll be posting some of my favorite 2012 BG Photography pictures. If a photo from your session shows up, you'll have 24 hours to gather 25 "likes" on your picture. Once you do that you'll be entered into a separate random drawing to win a beautiful 16x16 gallery wrapped canvas (it can be any one of your images from your BG Photography session, not just the image posted on facebook).

So have at it! And Merry Christmas, and THANK YOU!

(Tips: Don't forget that you must make sure to do what the steps ask for in order for your entries to be counted. When asked to comment on my blog post below, I recommend highlighting the "anonymous" option if you don't have a google account and make sure to include your name!).


Congrats Veronica C. on winning the $200 BG Photography gift certificate...and congrats to Jana for winning the 16x16 gallery wrap canvas! Thanks so much to everyone who participated! Don't forget to head to facebook and click on "like" button on the BG Photography page and then highlight the "Get Notifications" so you can get all the BG Photography goodies like images from recent sessions, photography tips, fun commentary, and other upcoming contest announcements.


a Rafflecopter giveaway


This contest is in no way sponsored by Facebook. In fact, facebook has nothing to do with giving away a BG Photography gift certificate or a canvas gallery wrap. They just host my BG Photography fan page. End of disclaimer. Thanks! :)

Funny Faces, Pixie Hats, and Outtakes and More - Tucson Newborn Photographer

Last month I had one of my favorite maternity photo shoots ever. The weather was gorgeous, the location was perfect, the lighting was to die for, and the expecting couple was more than lovely. Last week I was able to meet their darling newborn boy. He was so, so sleepy when he arrived. We were able to get in some wonderful poses and backdrops before he woke up. After he awoke he was full of funny faces and completely straight legs that stood straight up (which was the way he was positioned in his mommy's stomach, I hear). We were able to get some lovely family pics at my in-home studio and I'm so happy with how these came out. So wonderful to get to meet your new family of three!

A Sweet Little Family - Tucson Family Photographer

It's been amazing to watch this family grown! I first met this couple during their maternity shoot earlier this year, and again for their adorable baby's newborn pictures. Now that their son is six months old it was time for another family photo shoot. We headed out to Agua Caliente park just in time to catch the gorgeous sun hitting the tall grass. I'm constantly amazed at how beautiful Tucson can be. Hope you enjoy!

If you're interested in booking a maternity, newborn, or family session with me, visit www.bgphotography.biz. Thanks!

A Gorgeous Engagement Shoot - Tucson Engagement Photographer

I was so bummed a few weekends ago when the forecast called for completely cloudy skies with no chance of sun. Luckily, we found a tiny streak of sunshine and it helped to create a BEAUTIFUL backdrop during this engagement shoot. Love the way these pictures turned out!

Sweet Newborn Baby Girl- Tucson Newborn Photographer

Oh, this was a fun photo shoot! It's always so great when I get to work with a really sleepy baby who will let me use fun hats, switch backdrops, and stay in cute poses. Her parents were so sweet and excited for this little one (who was super little!) and we had a great time capturing them interacting with her. One of her pictures (where baby is propped on her hands), was one of my most popular facebook pictures this year. Hope you enjoy seeing more pics of this adorable baby!

If you're interested in booking a newborn session with me, please visit www.bgphotography.biz. Thanks!

Back Friday and Supporting Local Small Business Saturday! - Tucson Family Photographer

Wondering what's going on around here on Black Friday and Support Local Small Business Saturday? Because I'll soon be launching an incredible, high-end, boutique style product line (think art grade canvases, linen mounted wraps, customized flat lay albums...all GORGEOUS products to showcase your beautiful images), I've decided to focus BF and SLSBS (like the acronyms?) on showcasing these lovely products. So here's the scoop...and it's big!

Here are the discounts post turkey day: 1) Linen mounted 10x10 prints for $25 (regularly $38), 2) 24x24inch art grade canvas for $300 (regularly $415), and 3) 12 page 12x12inch flat lay albums for $400 (regularly $550). 

And one more big one...how about discounted 2013 gift certificates? All day Friday and Saturday you can purchase BG Photography $50 gift certificates for only $30...that's almost half off! Gift certificates can be purchased in $50 increments, maximum of four. Be sure to check out www.bgphotography.biz for full details of 2013 session pricing.

Here's how to order your HUGELY discounted prints, canvases, albums, or gift certificates: 

Go to www.bgphotography.biz and select “online proofing” and enter "discount" as the password; add the Black Friday image to your cart, then view cart; using the drop down arrow, select the appropriate purchase (make sure you see the words "DISCOUNT" on "option or package" drop down). You'll be directed to paypal to complete your transaction.

For those of you ordering prints, canvases, or albums, I'll contact you about which images you'd like to use after you place your order. Please feel free to contact me at yvette@bgphotography.biz if you have any questions. Thanks so much and happy shopping!

What I'm Thankful For- A Personal Post

Thanksgiving in my favorite holiday and has been since I was a child. I love the family togetherness. I love the endless amounts of food. And I love that this holiday is about being thankful.

Here's what I'm thankful for:

1) The hope that I've found in Jesus. I know myself, and I know that I will never be good enough for God. I'm so thankful that He's made a way for me to forever be with Him through the death and resurrection of Jesus. I'm so thankful for the hope that He will one day make all things right.

2) My super incredible husband (aka. Mr. Wonderful) and the three kids who have stolen my heart. My husband is the most supportive and caring person and I am so, so thankful for him. I couldn't have asked for more precious children and I thank God every day that He continues to let me care for them.

3) My parents who are my constant figurative (and occasionally literal) cheerleaders and who love my kids more than I could have ever imagined, and my little brother and sister in law who are so much fun, are our regular encouragement, and in a very real way my heros. 

4) Two grandparents that have lived well into their nineties. Ah-ma-zing. My kids will remember four of their great grandparents and this makes me oh so happy.

5) Our extended family, our church, my lifelong friends, our new friends, our home, our country.

6) Breaks in the day to think about what I'm thankful for. A cup of hot coffee. A long run. My old dog still snoring at night. Reminders that my life is not about me.

7) My photographic obsession and this lovely little business. Thank you all for the support you've been over the past year and a half of BG Photography. I love this job and am so thankful for how you've helped me grow through this.



Love this holiday. Now it's time to eat. :)

They May Have Come Out of a Magazine and Into My Camera - Tucson Family Photographer

This family could have stepped out of a magazine and straight into my camera...that's just how good they were at having their portraits taken. For several years now this cute family has had Christmas pictures taken, and I was so glad they asked me to be a part of their tradition this year. We met at my new favorite shooting location (which is right next to a Mexican pastry shop...yum!) and we were threatened to be rained out. We decided to keep the appointment and I was so glad we did because we had incredible clouds in the backdrop of each picture. This family couldn't have been any nicer or more fun...such a great way to spend my Saturday morning!


If you're interested in having me take your family portraits (after seeing these cute pictures, I know you will be:) ), feel free to email me at yvette@bgphotography.bi.

All Boy - Tucson Family Photographer

I was so glad to take pictures for this family again! I took Christmas pictures for this fun family last year, when they were just a family of four. Now that they have their third boy it was time to update their family portraits and boy did we get some fun shots in! My favorite part of the my time with this sweet family actually took place after their session was over. Mom messaged me and asked if she could change her mind about me photoshopping our the large cut on her middle son's forehead. She said, "It'll just make him look like a tough cowboy." Love that attitude.

Yes, they really are this fun - Tucson Family Photographer

There are times that I leave a session just knowing that I'm going to have incredible pictures. I'll be so anxious to see the pictures that I'll sit in my car right after the shoot and I'll start flipping through the pics on my 2.5 inch camera screen. This was totally one of those times. I sat in my car eating warm tortillas (my weakness!) (and yes, this location has fresh tortillas right next door!) while I oohed and ahhed at the shots. This family is so full of life and love and hope, and it's been a privilege to get to know them over the years. We were sure to grab a few pictures for their Christmas cards and then I spent a lot of time trying to capture the essence of who they are as a family (aka. tons of candids). So happy to do these pics for them...

 

Mr. "Go, Go, Go, Go...On an Adventure!" - Tucson Child and Family Photographer

I'm not going to lie...I had to work for these pictures! This adorable little boy was all about running, jumping, and exploring. I had to keep laughing at how similar this photo shoot is to my regular life...chasing a sweet little boy everywhere with a camera trying to catch him in his most natural boy-like state. His parents were so sweet, letting him enjoy this new hang-out spot. We had a great morning together...and then I think we all crashed for the rest of the day. :)

Thanks for trusting BG Photography with your family portraits!

A Family Reunion! - Tucson Family Photographer

I love family reunions! Lots of little kids running around, tons to eat, and millions of old family stories. I was so glad to photograph this large family during their week-long family reunion. We met in their childhood home and spent about two hours taking pictures of each of the families, kids, parents, grandparents, and had some time for group shots at the end. I love being a Tucson photographer because I know that we'll still be able to take outdoor pictures at the end of October, wearing short sleeves and going bare footed. We were lucky to find another gorgeous sunset that evening, and even though it was dinner time and one of the little ones was running a fever, we ended up with a lovely photo shoot with some spectacular shots. So glad to have helped you all document your time together!