As soon as I posted details for the Giving Back Contest last week, nominations began to flood in. I received 57 entries altogether, and every single one of them would have deserved to win. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to give the gift of happiness and memories to some of these individuals – hopefully it will give you something to hold tight to when times are tough.
There was no way for me to choose just one winner, not with so many deserving nominations. I chose one first prize winner, and then chose 4 more at random.
FIRST PLACE WINNER RECEIVES an All Inclusive Creative Portrait Session with Raindance Photography, all digital files from their session on USB with 4×6 colour reference prints AND a gorgeous 16×20” Barnboard Framed Print of their choice.
NOMINATOR OF FIRST WINNING NOMINEE RECEIVES a free session with all digital files provided via digital download gallery.
WINNER #2, 3, 4 and 5 will all receive an All Inclusive Creative Portrait Session as well, with all of the digital files from their session on USB.
NOMINATORS of Winners 2, 3, 4 and 5 will all receive $200 gift cards to use towards any service I offer.
Without further delay, here are our winners – I admire all of you for your strength and courage, determination, love and selflessness. May the moments that we will capture together bring you a small ray of sunshine during dark times. Much love.
WINNER #1 – Maggie Shaw. Incredible Mama to Aunika (ARK Strong)
WINNER #2 – Shannon Batters
WINNER #3 – Patricia Beardsmore
WINNER #4 – Amy Wiseman
WINNER #5 – Lisa Hagen
I will be in touch with all winners and nominators via email today with details. If you are a winner or nominator and haven’t received an email from me, please check your junk or spam folders.
Thank you to everyone for opening your hearts!
Sincerely,
Stephanie
Raindance Photography
Stephanie made our newborn session a special experience! Her studio is clean, organized, and professional. She totally takes control by helping sooth the baby. She definitely has the most care and patience I’ve seen and a special vi…
I just loved doing our gender reveal photoshoot. It was so much fun and I just love the pictures. I can’t stop looking at the blog!! I can’t believe I am having another girl! It is so awesome to have that moment captured forever.…
Stephanie did our Newborn and mommy and me photos this year and did such an amazing job! The way she handled our daughter during the newborn session had my husband and I in awe.. she was so calm/gentle and so professional. I Highly rec…
Amazing photographer, some of our best family photos are from Stephanie.
Stephanie is amazing. She is always calm and able to capture great photos, even when the littles are not at their best! She is gentle, relaxed, and the children always respond to her! She does amazing work.
Absolutely fantastic! Stephanie was so great with our daughter, Ellie! She had beautiful props and backdrops and the pictures were stunning!!! Number one photo studio! We absolutely loved Ellie’s photos and couldn’t ask for anythin…
Stephanie from Raindance Photography did our amazing family photos, she was absolutely fantastic. My family “may” have been at each other’s throats mere seconds before arriving at her studio, but with her friendly, easy-going nature, …
My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie 3 times now and it was always a wonderful experience. She makes you feel very comfortable in front of the camera and she was also just amazing with my son when he was onl…
I found Raindance Photography through another Facebook group. I checked out the work, and really liked it, so I then followed it. After my son was born, I knew I wanted pictures of him, (what mom doesn’t?!), so I just kept waiting and …
Great with my baby and offers lots of choice!
I just wanted to take a minute to express how grateful we were to work with you! You are a very talented, patient, and sweet person and I’m so happy you are pursuing what you love… it’s very clearly what you’re meant to be doing! Yo…
From boudoir to kids to family – this lady will amaze you with her ability to capture your moment! The kids photos are so life-like, real… showing the personality, the age, innocence, and mischievousness! Family portraits are fun, r…
Best photographer!! Stephanie is amazing with newborns and a phenomenal photographer!!! Definitely going back 🙂
What an amazing experience! Stephanie was super comfortable to work with and exceeded all expectations!
Words can’t express the amount of admiration I have for this photographer. She is capturing all of the biggest moments of my familys life. She has a natural talent that you cannot teach anyone. Her pictures are beautiful and she is so …
I am a firm believer in the importance of recommendation. I think that when someone, or a company (big or small) goes above and beyond your expectations you should not only tell them, but tell others! My husband and I had such a diff…
Stephanie, The pictures are absolutely beautiful! Everyone is so happy! You did an awesome job and made our bachelorette party very memorable. You are an extremely talented photographer. 🙂
Stephanie has been taking our family photos for years and they never disappoint! She’s amazing with the kids and always gets so many great shots that I have a hard time making decisions on which to get. Pro tip – get the package that i…
Steph did my son’s cake smash pictures for his first birthday & they were AMAZING. My family absolutely loved them all! We had a wonderful experience too, very professional, friendly & outgoing. We got the best smiles out of my little …
We have been having our photos taken with Steph at least once a year for the past few years! Every time I book an appointment, I am so excited. she is amazing with kids and always gets pictures when I don’t think we will. We are st…
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