"We R Who We R" | DreamTree Photography

A few months back you may remember me discussing a "Self Portrait" contest in the works. Well, its FINALLY, here!  Its time to get your thinking cap on and your creative juices flowing!

This is/will be THE BIGGEST Contest Giveaway!

Why?  Because my style represents who YOU are and what YOU are about.  Not so much all the filly and froofroo's. So with that being said, I want to CELEBRATE YOU!

I've also decided to begin this week, cause I'm sure many are off from work, and this will give you ample time to come up with something totally awesome. Or if not, you can steal the idea Uncle Bob throws at you over Thanksgiving dinner! ha!  Whatever you choose to do, I know it will be nothing short of AWESOME!

The WINNER will receive a FULL BLOWN "Cherish" Session!  (valued at $300)

Hey, I know a lot of work goes into self-portraits... Coming up with an idea is the hardest part, but executing it... well, I, personally think its therapeutic.

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Submit your entries to: dreamtreephotography@yahoo.com

Submissions will begin:  Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Submissions will end: Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 11pm cst.

Contest and voting will begin Wednesday, December 8.

Photos must be submitted by Tuesday the 7th, and voting will be on December 8.

** Photos can NOT be professionally taken.**

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All ages are welcome! One picture per person may be submitted.  The photos will be uploaded to DreamTree Photography's Facebook "FanPpage". Only the "Likes" under your photo will be counted as a vote. Comments do not count as a vote, neither do likes on your own personal page.

At the end of the contest, the number of likes under your photo will be totaled for the WINNER.

 Therefore, it is certainly in your best interest to send your family and friends to my fan page in order to receive the maximum number of votes!

Aren't much for pictures of yourself?  Spread the word, and if your referral WINS, you, yourself will receive a $50 Print Credit towards your next portrait session!

Thanks in advance for keeping this contest fun and friendly!

I look forward to seeing all of your creative masterminds transfer the goodness on camera!

Need ideas???  Brainstorm a list of what you love most... or what you love most about who you are?  Your personality? What makes YOU shine?  Perhaps you love to sing or adore lyrics to a certain song?  Maybe you're passionate about a certain cause (hence my own personal photo)?  Maybe you're just one super awesome mom or dad?  Love your job?  Get creative with it!  And most importantly, HAVE FUN!

 [I'm an extremely passionate pro-life advocate! I'm all for saving the babiesss! Thank you, mom, for choosing LIFE!]

Happy shooting and HUGE LOVE!

XoXo-

Casey <3

Hi, remember me?

Yeah, me.  The one who goes on random blogging sprees, and then randomly disappears into the thin air.

Yep. That's me.


I am here.
I am alive.


My mind, however...
Yeah, still trying to locate it.


Let me recap on the understated insanity of these past few months.  Insanity which has adopted the name of "normal day, normal routine".



* My kiddo's 4th Birthday.  You would think I was planning a small wedding or perhaps a Sweet Sixteen.
I can't imagine when that time actually comes... Lord, help me. Heck, help us all.  From what I hear, I was a momma-zilla.  I, of course, beg to differ.

* My mother came back from NC. She was up there visiting her family. Without me, of course. I missed her, and glad she is back home. I love that place.  (The valley(South Texas), is my summer retreat, which I feel dry, deserted, and deprived of, because I haven't been in fo-ever. I miss my grandpa so, and I miss the sweet-bread he has ready on the kitchen table every morning.  See you, soon, Grandpa! Its been too long!  (I feel a blog coming on just to recap and reminisce of those summer valley days...soon.)

* Pictures my mother brought back from NC.  A good portion of my sweet and smiling face wayyy back in the day.  I'll have to set aside some time, and upload that sweet goodness of ME. hehe

* Oh. Halloween Party! That was fun! And it was my pumpkin's very first time Trick-or-Treating. We are now in mid November, and she is still ranting and raving about her experience. Gotta love it!

* My pumpkin's first school program. -- She played a Kangaroo in their production of Noah's Ark, and she was THE cutest kangaroo evarrr!

* Holiday Mini Sessions -- planning for these aren't easy, but they're a heck of a lot of fun! -- I had to cancel tomorrow's sessions, but apart of me rejoices, because I spent time nice and cozy on my bed while the creative juices were flowing, thus I must go shopping for further props to incorporate into those mini sessions!

* Family portraits. My own. =] SoooOOoOooOoo much FUN!  Will post pix, soon!

* Weddings. =]  Ahhh... gotta love 'em!  I've got 2 coming up-- one next month and one in March. I'm ecstatic!!

* My baby has been sick... errr, I've lost count how many times, BUT its been horrible.  I hate seeing her that way.

*  Robbery - yes, my sister's car got broken into.  Lesson of the day, folks: Don't leave your purse in your car; even if it IS covered.

* A secret Christmas gift to my parents from their secretive children. Muahahaahahahahaa!

* "Dieting" -- for those following my other blog, I fell off. Not off the "diet", but off my updates.  No worries... all will begin after, of course, I locate my mind.  (update: I lost 7lbs last month. Yippie!)

* And well, LIFE.  (which is, in my opinion, a soap opera. Seriously. Any agents out there willing to document the lives of me and my family??? We'll get you top ratings, I guarantee!)



So yeah. That's where I've been the past couple of weeks/months.


Friends, don't forget about me. I'm still here, although my mind isn't.

Good things are to come at the start of next year, which I can't wait to share with you!


Until then. And until my next post (whenever that may be). I love you all, and hope all is well on your end!

Stay sane these next coming weeks as we enter the Holiday twilight zone... don't bum-rush that sweet old lady on aisle 10 just to get that $5 toaster.  On the way to your fave Black Friday sale, don't honk at the sweet old man driving 15mph... he has grand-kids to shop for.  Do eat until you're happy heart (and tummy) is content. And then go at it, again! Also, do remember Cyber Monday. =]


And in the midst of all the chaos, do stop, and take some time for yourself.  Sit by the fire with your fave blanket and book, and leisurely sip on that nice hot cup of chocolate. I promise, its worth it.

 Me in bed, getting work done. 

And yes, those are my slippers.  The hubby makes fun of them, and says it looks like I walked straight out of the board game, CandyLand.  I, however, think that's a good thing. =]

Holiday fun & HUGE LOVE!
XoXo
-Casey <3