Competition Winner!!

So after shortlisting to 7 yesterday, this morning I logged into the random number generator which chose a winner at random from the shortlist (See previous entry!)

So the winner was number 1, who was.... drum roll..


1. Becky Maitland-Titterton 

"Well, everyone I know on facebook seems to be getting engaged and married. Having no immediate plans to baton myself down with a massive family do/argument, a lovely romantic photo shoot to show my friends that a relationship can be exciting and romantic without a ring would be lovely! Plus, since being shacked up with a Mackem, I love skimming stones at Marsden Beach and loved your photoshoot there!"

Well done Becky! I look forward to seeing you for your photoshoot.

For the other six people who were shortlisted, an email will be on it's way to you shortly, as you have each won a £20 voucher applicable to any of my photography services!... I really liked all of your answers and decided to treat everyone on the list. 

Thanks to everyone who took part in the competition! 

Announcement: Photoshoot Competition Shortlist !!

Hello all! 

To celebrate reaching 1000 fans on Facebook, i've been running a photoshoot competition and had lots of interest and entries for it. I originally decided I would take them to shortlist to 5 entries, but i'm finding it so hard to narrow it down further, and as 7 is my lucky number, I've decided to keep it to a shortlist of 7. Hope no-one minds!! 

So here are the shortlisted entries.... The question was 'Why would you like to win a family or couples' photoshoot. Shortlist is in order of entry. 

1. Becky Maitland-Titterton 
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Well, everyone I know on facebook seems to be getting engaged and married. Having no immediate plans to baton myself down with a massive family do/argument, a lovely romantic photo shoot to show my friends that a relationship can be exciting and romantic without a ring would be lovely! Plus, since being shacked up with a Mackem, I love skimming stones at Marsden Beach and loved your photoshoot there!" 2. Karen Eager

"I have two fantastic teenage children, a gorgeous new husband and am celebrating a milestone birthday today - I want to capture this moment in my life and save it for always - I think you can help me do this Katie x"

3. Karen Olsen

"Would be lovely to have our on location family photoshoot with you as you were one of the first to find out i was pregnant even before our parents"

4. Lorna Taylor

"2012 was a dreadful year for myself and my family. I'd love to start 2013 with a wonderful opportunity of winning this competition and capturing some dearly needed smiles!"

5. Nerissa Clark 

"I'm expecting my first child with my partner Lee and we've been engaged just over a year now so would love the first official family photos to be done by an amazing photographer" 6. Joanne Gibbons

"To have some beautiful, special, family memories that I can treasure. Children grow up so quick & would love to capture a special moment as a family to keep forever."

7. Donna Weiss

"Because we have been together 12 years this year and married 3 years, because of being a volunteer and spending years dedicating my time to voluntary work we didn't have enough money to pay for the professional photos of our wedding day. This is something we really regret not being able to do. We would love a photoshoot to make some memories to be able to keep please, we have no professional photo's of us both together. thank you xx"

Well done to everyone above, the winner will be chosen with a random number generator and announced tomorrow morning. 

Joanne & Peter's Engagement Shoot Sneaky Peeks

I recently attended a wedding fayre at the new Double Tree by Hilton hotel which is a gorgeous new hotel right next to Newcastle Airport. I had a draw for couples to win an engagement shoot, and it was an absolute pleasure to photograph the winning couple, Joanne and Peter at their chosen location - Blyth Beach.

 I met them next to the beautiful brightly-coloured beach huts. In contrast to the previous day, it was very cold and very windy, but it didn't stop Joanne and Peter having great fun, jumping around, even running in the sea. Here is a sneaky peek of their photoshoot. 

Joanne and Peter have booked their wedding for May next year. I wish them lots of luck and happy planning!! 

Win your wedding jewellery with Katie Byram Photography & Bridal Designs!

I'm delighted to announce a fantastic competition for all you brides to be, in association with Bridal Designs Wedding Jewellery.  Anyone who books their wedding photography with me between February 14th and July 14th 2011, for a wedding date anytime after July 14th 2011, can be entered into a draw to win their wedding jewellery up to the value of £100, courtesy of Bridal Designs Wedding Jewellery.  

 

Images courtesy of Bridal Designs

"Bridal Designs Wedding Jewellery is hand crafted using only the finest materials: beautiful Swarovski crystals, lustrous Swarovski pearls and stunning Sterling silver which when combined give the pieces a contemporary yet sophisticated look." 

All pieces can are custom made to your own specifications, ensuring each piece is unique to you. 

Please go to my website Katie Byram Photography for more information on my wedding photography packages.

Full terms and conditions of the competition:

Competition Terms And Conditions

1. This competition is open to anyone older than 18 who is resident in the UK.

2. By submitting your entry you indicate your full acceptance of these terms and conditions.

3. Entry is via the participating photographers

4. Entry will be available from February 14th – July 14th 2011

5. The winner will be chosen at random after the competition closes.

6. The judge’s decision will be final.

7. If the winner has  purchased their wedding jewellery from Bridal Designs Wedding Jewellery before  the competition ends then they will receive a refund to the value of £100

9. We will notify the winners by email as soon as we can after the draw has taken place.

10. The winners accept that they may be featured in any related publicity by Bridal Designs Wedding Jewellery and the participating photographers.

11. By entering this give-away you agree that we will use your personal details to administer and run this promotion and to also send you other promotional material .

12. Your details will be shared with our partners in these promotions for future promotional activities by both parties, but will NOT be shared with any other parties. If you do not agree to such use of your details, please do not enter this competition.

13. We will endeavour to make sure that this competition runs smoothly however we reserve the right to cancel this competition at any time if relevant circumstances arise outside our control.  We shall not be held liable should you suffer any loss or damage by entering this promotion, provided that nothing in these rules shall exclude or limit our liability in respect of personal injury or death caused by our negligence, or for fraud.

14. These rules are governed by English law.