You got to want it to win it, who wants it more? (GIVEAWAY!)

So remember that one time when we said that we were going to have a giveaway right after the last one?

Better late than never.

To make up for the wait, we are going to make this giveaway extra rad. 

For giveaway: 

One photoshoot with WendyTyler

One Canvas- 24x36 (um hulloh! That's HUGE!)

Once disc of 20+ images

Dinner on us after the shoot.

 Prize is valued at $940. Wow.

RULES OF THE GAME

Playing hard to get will make the prize impossible to obtain.  The rule is simple.

Show us that you want to win.

Examples may include videos, Blog posts, declaring your Blue Lily love in public, Facebook yelps, Bodypainting yourself in a Blue Lily way, sonnets, songs, music videos, posters, etc. 

But to be honest, it is going to have to be completely crazy cool to capture the prize. Show us how bad you need a family photo! Use your imaginations.  We will post about the top three entries. Only one will win.

Obviously, you'll want to live in an area that we visit or live near, so you can get your free sesh plus all the goodies.  But we go, like, everywhere. And if you have a session scheduled with us already, you can use this freebie for it!

This contest will end in one week, on the 15th of July at midnight.  

Get Crackin'! (yah, we know... we'll probably get like 1 entry.)

Awww look at this cuuute babyyyyy!

Comments

[Ashley Madsen]

That baby is adorable! Those lips in that first picture are precious! OK WENDY!!! I'm getting my thinking cap on! I think this is the greatest idea ever! I hope you two have quite a bit of entertainment coming your way!!!

[Shannan]

OH YAH, GAME ON!

[Christine]

Seriously? I just got totally self-conscious. I want this BAD (even though you just saw us... hehe) and I know their are going to be some amazing entries. Okay, I need to give myself a pep talk and get to work!

P.S. I am in love with the knitted blankie and cap on that sweet little baby!

[Christine]

P.P.S. I know it's "there" not "their". I'm all flustered now!

[Stacy Kidd]

ok - I have this friend, Lauren Mitchell, and she is one of the most talented photographers I've ever met. She is REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY good and she thinks you're the best thing since sliced bread. If she thinks you're that great, you must totally rock. She wants nothing more than to win yoru contest. If she can win, I hope you pick her. If she doesn't win, will you at least have dinner with her some other time.... she's like your #1 fan in the world and really really really would like to meet you.
check out her work @ www.laurenjeanphotography.blogspot.com
thanks!
stacy
btw - the 2 cute kids - the one with the pigtails and the boy in the yellow shirt - THOSE 2 are mine :) - not bragging - just saying -- ok bragging :)

[Chrissy]

I want two things:
One, that baby,
Two, TO WIN! I gotta put my thinkin cap on!

[Brandi Jackson]

These are the cutest baby photographs! How precious is that cute little face that's so tranquil. The knit hat and blanky just make you want to curl up with the lil one. I love the black and white photos that perfectly capture the beauty of the baby and purity. I don't have children myself yet, but this absolutely makes me want to have the experiece of such a blessing. She really nailed showing the innocence and beauty of such a chairished experience. I would definitely want Lauren to do my photos....she is talented. Lauren Mitchell and I have mutual friend who showed me her photographs. I can't wait to have my own and Lauren I will be calling you for photographs !

[Stephanie Gilmore]

Lauren Mitchell and I have a friend in common that introduced me to her absolutely wonderful photography! She really loves your work and would sooooo very much like to win this contest!!!! Lauren would be your best pick for the winner!
BEST OF LUCK, LAUREN!

[serena]

Lauren sounds great BUT I am pretty sure I am your # 1 fan. Sorry Lauren.
I sure wish I had time to make up some awesome movie about why I should win. Hmm, obviously it would require making a fool of myself (easily done), announcing my love for the Blue Lily duo and maybe learning a little more about mind powers so I could convince you to choose me. I'll see what I can do. :)

[Rusti]

This should be fun! I make an idiot of myself on a pretty consistent basis, but now I’ll have good reason to. :)

[Lauren]

lol.......Serena :) No hurt feelings, all is fair in love and Blue Lily .

[stacy kidd]

let's up the ante.
i foster and volunteer for Arizona Pug Adoption and Rescue Network. Lauren is going to donate a free photoshoot to the rescue if she can get 100 people to post on her behalf.... she REALLY wants to win...
and to make a change in the world.
top that girls!
s

[stacy kidd]

oops forgot to post - www.arizonapugrescue.com

[Maryanne McCuin]

I’m a friend of a friend of Lauren Mitchell. She REALLY wants to win this contest.”

[Michelle Gilbert]

Lauren is probably the biggest fan you have! She says that you are who she wants to be when she grows up! She so deserves to win!!!

[StacyAnn Matz]

I'm a friend of Lauren Mitchell. I know she really wants to win this contest, and I love her photography. Go Lauren!

[CiJi Hurley]

Hey there, love your photography! your awesome!!! I'm here because Lauren Mitchell directed me to check out your awesomeness! And she was right, i came and basked in exactly that---awesomeness!!! I hope the contest goes great and because of Laruen directing me to your site, I also share her dream of being at least half the photographer you are when I grow up!!! You capture emotion and the moment of life in each and every one of the photos i've seen of yours! I'm going to check out more of your portfolio work now, and bask some more!!!

[Elaine]

These pic's are awesome... i just wanna cuddle that adorable baby. As someone else said I LOVE those lips!! I also LOVE Lauren Mitchell she's ONE WILD AND CRAZY GIRL!!!! She does great photos too....and she LOVES Blue Lily!!

[Ashley Ayers]

Those precious baby's are so sweet!! A friend Lauren Mitchell directed me here. She is a huge fan of yours and cannot stop talking about how amazing your photography is. I can see why she is such a fan! You are amazing! You are such an inspiration to her and if she could win your contest, it would make her day....no, her year....probably a couple years :)

Go Lauren Mitchell!!!!!

[Becky]

Hello, Lauren Mitchell also sent me here. She loves photography and your pictures (I can see why!) She really wants to win your contest!

[Kristi Garner]

Lauren Mitchell really wants to win this!! I think you'd be crazy not to pick her! Good Luck Lauren!!!!

[Arynne Hoge]

Well, so many have claimed to be your BIGGEST fan...but really I AM!! I am an art teacher and have studied photography and art and yours ROCKS!!! I didn't get to schedule pictures when you were in Utah, so I went with a great local photographer. However, I referred my friend, Robyn and just got to view her session. WOW!!!!!!!! How can she choose? So, I am going to put all of my creativity into doing something that will win me my own session with the ultra talented Wendy. Hmmmmmm...I'll be getting back to you. I'm also going to re-read The Secret and practice positive thinking. So, yeah, I know your gonna choose me!!

[Elizabeth Schaefer]

Your pictures are such a work of art.... I especially love the picture of the little hands.
I have this dear friend, Lauren Mitchell, who is just starting out in the photography business and has such an amazing talent and natural ability... she really admires your work and would love to get a chance to win this contest... please pick her!!

[Tonya Holsey]

Amazing Pics!! Pure Amazing!!

Pick Lauren Mitchell she'd do ANYTHING to win :)

[Nel]

These are some awesomely awesome shots!!! My friend Lauren Mitchell sent me this way, she's a great photographer and your number 1 fan...seriously! She deserves to win! Good luck Lauren!!

[Ardent]

My friend Lauren Mitchell told me about your site. I love your pictures. Absolutely beautiful. Pick Lauren, because she is your biggest fan. I can't wait to see what crazy thing she sends to you!

[Lisa M]

darn. in my dreams there was only one entry. and it was mine. and i would win.

ok....i said "IN MY DREAMS".

so.....back to the drawing board. i'll come up with something amazing!

i'm a SURVIVOR! yes, really! i'm a recent breast cancer survivor! if i can get thru 3 surgeries (and more to come) and chemo and radiation, i can do THIS!

see ya soon!
Lisa

[Kimberly J. Garrow]

I don't want to sound redundant, but LAUREN MITCHELL is definitely your #1 fan...I don't mean in a crazy psycho way--well, maybe just a tad--but more than that she admires your work to the depths of her soul. Lauren is just starting out as a photographer, but she has such a natural gift...I know having a personal encounter with someone so brillant in the photography world would be a dream come true for her. She admires you deeply, she wants to be you when she grows up. I know this sounds like we are just sucking up to you because of this contest, but Lauren's love for you was established long ago, before any offer of prizes. I am pretty sure she would name any and all future children after you...heck, she may even rename her current ones if it would help her win! So, pretty please, take serious consideration of selecting LAUREN MITCHELL for this esteemed prize. She really deserves it!

[Kim]

I don't want to sound redundant, but LAUREN MITCHELL is definitely your #1 fan...I don't mean in a crazy psycho way--well, maybe just a tad--but more than that she admires your work to the depths of her soul. Lauren is just starting out as a photographer, but she has such a natural gift...I know having a personal encounter with someone so brillant in the photography world would be a dream come true for her. She admires you deeply, she wants to be you when she grows up. I know this sounds like we are just sucking up to you because of this contest, but Lauren's love for you was established long ago, before any offer of prizes. I am pretty sure she would name any and all future children after you...heck, she may even rename her current ones if it would help her win! So, pretty please, take serious consideration of selecting LAUREN MITCHELL for this esteemed prize. She really deserves it!

[Kim]

Okay, here I started my speech with "I don't want to sound redundant" and my comment posted twice! That just proves that LAUREN MITCHELL wants this grand honor at least twice as much as everyone else...

[stacy kidd]

kim - you sound a little redundant...
but i think LAUREN MITCHELL might be a good choice... think she wants it.
s

[Carrie]

Lauren Mitchell really wants to win this contest! Please pick her...if not for her...or me...or you...but for the CUTE LITTLE PUGS!

[Susan]

lauren mitchell really wants to win this contest… and it's for the pugs!

[Tawnya Thomas]

I don't know any of the other competitors, but I know that my dear friend Lauren Mitchell is an aspiring photographer, who truly admires and strives to emulate your photography style. She goes out daily taking pictures of subjects of all kinds, inanimate and alive, working at getting just the right shadow and lighting. She truly is the world's largest and best fan of Blue Lily photography! Please pick her!

[Leah Risum]

Your photos are AWESOME! You know who elses are awesome? LAUREN MITCHELL!! She love your work, and I don't blame her;) I know she deserves to win!!

[Diane Albino]

We love Lauren and she loves you. She really is your biggest fan. Here is to Lauren winning and your terrific contest and pics

[Lisa M.]

Hi Wendy,

I just sent my entry to you via email. I stayed up working on it till 3am....and then made more tweaks today. I hope you can see the love that went into it....and understand my desire for family photos!!!!

Fighting Like a Girl....
Lisa

[Jennifer N]

You are crazy woman! That is such an awesome givaway! Blue Lily rocks the house!

[stacy kidd]

ok -i'm all about lauren mitchell and she wants this SO BAD, but in the process of reading through your blog, i checked out lisa m's caringbridge - girlfriend - you are a hero! rock on sister!!!
s

[Shilo]

Lauren directed me to your site and your photos are absolutely awesome. If she didn't covet a shoot so much, I'd be tempted to beg myself. Keep doing what you're doing--it's beautiful! And I hope this can be one more degree of persuasion on behalf of Lauren Mitchell. (And if she wins, then I can oggle the pics from her shoot, as well!)

[Maryanne McCuin]

lauren mitchell really wants to win this contest… for the pugs

[Shelby]

Wendy.

You are awesome. Your photos are awesome. Your style is legit. I've been really wanting to have an photographer even close to as good as you photograph my girlfriend and I. I know your contest is generally geared toward a family but I could NOT pass up this possible oppurtunity! And...My girlfriend, who is in New Orleans right now, said if I didnt write you she would kill me... Photography is my favoriute hobby and I have just recently started photographing people other than close friends. I would love to be a subject to see how a real Pro gets the job done. Needless to say you dont just get the job done! YOU get the best photos EVER!!!! And I dont see why you WOULDNT want to take a trip to OOOOOOOOOOOOoooklahoma! I'll be working on this ;D. Even aside from the contest I wanted you to know that you've got some HUGE fans in OK! Keep being the best!

...you might be my facebook status

Shelby Hurst

[Lisa M.]

Wendy,
you ARE my facebook status! i told all my friends that i've been salivating over your photos for a LONG time! and, it's TRUE!

I also wanted to write on there that Lauren Mitchell is one amazing woman! To switch gears and support me is just so incredible! Lauren, you're the best!!!!

hugs,
Lisa

[Lauren]

You know who wants this ?? My new friend Lisa !! She is a fighter and a survivor . I hope i get to bask in the awesomeness of her pictures on this blog VERY soon !

*hugs* right back at ya Lisa !

[nichole shinners]

who loves blue lily the mostest???? why me of course because I started an I Love Blue lily blog! ( beat that ! ) you can check it out at ilovebluelily.blogspot.com. Wendy and tyler feel free to come by daily to see how much I love you. Tomorrow I will be "decorating" my car to drive around town with blue lily all over it! And I have a blue car so I am already half way there! I can't wait to show you all the LOVE!

[robin]

Hi there, I found out about you through my FRIEND LAUREN MITCHELL~! I can see why she has a DAUNTING OBSESSION WITH YOU AND YOUR WORK Just lovely!

[Sonya]

Please choose Lisa M. to win your photo session contest. She's a wonderful mom & wife who has fought hard through lots of struggles. She's a strong woman who cherishes her family. Thank you!!

[tammy i]

PLEASE pick Lisa M....she is a fighter and has been going thru the toughest battle of her life....she is an inspiration to all women and has an amazing attitude....a gift from her favorite photogrpher would do a lot to lift her spirits and capture her beautiful family.

[Jeanne V]

I've known Lisa M since we were 9 years old.... and believe me, when she decides she wants something, she figures out a way to get it :-) Cancer picked the wrong person to mess with! She is a fighter and a survivor, and if anyone deserves this, it's Lisa!

[Amy]

Please pick Lisa M. She has had the toughest year ever and could really use a pick up! She is an amazing fighter and a wonderful mom and a fabulous woman. And her video ROCKS! Thank you.