At the request of some of my readers – I will be holding a contest every month!

For the month of April it will be the color YELLOW!

The color yellow must be in the photo in some aspect – that is the only rule!

Submit up to 3 photos for the contest! If you use a watermark or logo – feel free to keep that on the photo.

You can submit your entries to dcbarden@gmail.com with the headline – YELLOW.

The contest ends April 30th!

I need at least 10 people to enter the contest – and there will be a prize for the winner!!!

I am putting an AD in the MHS yearbook this year!

I held a “contest” on FACEBOOK to choose the photo – here were the choices …

The next picture had 23 votes!

THE WINNER with 28 votes on FACEBOOK!

This will be a full page ad in black and white! THANKS SO MUCH FOR VOTING! CONGRATS MELISSA!

BARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY – BEAUTIFUL

I am starting a new program: BEAUTIFUL.

I will be awarding 2 families a photo session.

Email me @ dcbarden@gmail.com – write a paragraph or two about a family you know (or YOUR family) that deserves a FREE photo session.

I will be choosing 2 families from the entries and announce the winners on May 1st. The deadline for the submissions will be April 15th.

Make sure to tell me WHAT MAKES THEIR (or your) FAMILY BEAUTIFUL.

I can’t wait to read your submissions!

No – I have not fallen off the face of the earth – unfortunately – this blog takes FOREVER to upload photos with several steps involved and it is 100 times easier to upload them to facebook!

So – my poor blog gets neglected while I am in the busy season of life!

I have pictures to upload – it’s just finding the time and the access to do it!

ENOUGH EXCUSES – on to the reason for this post!

I want to photograph a “rock the recpetion” dance – so …

If you are a barden photography bride or groom and you would like to hold a rock the reception dance with your wedding party at your reception – please let me know!

There will be free stuff involved for the TWO couples that contact me and decide to participate in this contest.

Most people like to keep the dance a secret – so you can email me @ dcbarden@gmail.com.

THANKS!

Crystal wins the SWAG from the *F* ENGAGEMENT post!

Renata is a news anchor at WENY-TV!

Renata and I went to college together and had a few mutual friends in common.

She had contacted me at the EXPO about doing her engagement photos – YAY!

Renata and Matt suggested Market Street in Corning – which is such a cool place to take pictures!

You may recognize her – from where? The first person to comment and get it right (other than Renata or Matt – wins some SWAG)!

Thanks again Renata & Matt!

I can’t wait to see your wedding pictures!

CONGRATS to Natasha on winning a free photo session with barden photography!

Kari has booked a wedding for October 2009!

Holly – a barden photography bride from November – has won a free photo session with the referral of a wedding.

Kristie has booked a wedding for August 22, 2009!

Thanks again Holly – can’t wait to see you for your session!

*SWAG ALERT*

I will be hosting a booth at the Arnot Mall Bridal Expo in January. You will have an opportunity to win some sweet SWAG.

*THIS HAS BEEN A SWAG ALERT*

I just booked my third senior session of the year – which means that all the FREE 11 x 14 prints are spoken for.

I still have plenty of slots left for SENIOR pictures.