Everything about this session was special. Mostly because this beautiful mother-to-be has been my best friend for more than 20 years. Wow, that seems so strange to see… 20+ years. How blessed am I to stay that I’ve had someone who has been by my side for so long. *Sigh* She’s amazing. We’ve been though so much together… Lots of trouble growing up (okay, more me than her), silly crushes, (our childhood crush ran off and got married without either of us last weekend!! Congrats Jared!), weddings, and now we will both be mommies. I am so happy for you. This little dribbler is a very (very) lucky baby… S/he is already so wanted, and oh so loved. John & Amanda, thank you both for allowing me to capture such an exciting time in your lives. It was an honor.  Amanda, I love you dearly and I cannot wait to hold this sweet baby in my arms!  See you in about a month!!!

P.S. I was going to post some old, embarrassing pictures… but all my parent’s stuff is still in storage… These are all I have on my computer Enjoy!!

May there be just enough clouds in your life to create a glorious sunset

~ Author Unknown ~

These 3 kiddos were so easy to photograph. Okay, okay, maybe not *so* easy That littlest one was non-stop movement! It’s okay though - one look into his eyes and it didn’t matter how much he moved! Mr. Jet was a doll!! Big brother and sister were the easy ones to photograph! I hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek - I’ll let you know when you’re gallery is finished!

I am in the mood to spice things up a bit on my blog and facebook fan page, and see some fresh faces and new perspectives! In order to do this, I am hosting an awesome contest! Here’s the deal…

1. Have a little photo session with a child in your life (or you can submit a recent picture, if you prefer!)

2. Send your ONE favorite picture to me via email, sarah@maddiedean.com, I will then post them to a special contest album on my facebook fan page. (You MUST include your name and phone number, and the child’s name and age with the picture. The ONLY thing published will be the child’s first name)

3. Join my facebook fan page, either by searching for “Maddie Dean Photography” on facebook, or by the link found here

4. Send people (your friends, family, co-workers, etc.) to join my facebook fan page and VOTE for their favorite picture (i.e. YOURS!)

5. The winner will be announced on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009, based on the total number of votes for each entered image. Votes are counted as comments on each individual image/entry. A person must be a fan of my facebook fan page to vote. Votes from people that are not fans will not be counted!

RULES!

- Entries must be submitted by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 at MIDNIGHT! I will post all entries on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, and the voting will begin immediately!!

- ONE entry per person.

- ONLY separate comments to a picture that state “vote” will be counted as a vote. Simply clicking “like” by the picture will NOT count as a vote!

- ONE vote per person!

- Voting will continue from NOVEMBER 19 through DECEMBER 2. Winner will be announced on DECEMBER 3, 2009!!!

- Submitted images must be of a child or children under the age of 18.

- For obvious reasons, photos taken by professional photographers will not be accepted.

THE PRIZE!!!

The Grand Prize Winner will receive a complimentary portrait session with me and a CD with the best shots in full-resolution, with a print release! That is a $1000 value!!!

ALL entries will receive a complimentary 11×14 with a paid session ($55 value)

The session must take place in the HOUSTON area between JANUARY 1, 1010 AND MARCH 1, 1010. A signed model release will be required prior to the session.

(I can’t leave out my biggest fans at home, so Canadian & Perryton folks may enter too! Should someone from either place be the winner, we will work out details. The session can take place during my next trip home)

Let the fun begin!!!