S {Bella Valentina Photography, Zanesville, OH}

During high school I spent a lot of time with my friend's family, practically living with them for a time of my life, so when I decided to giveaway a newborn session, I KNEW I wanted to give it to this high school friend. My own little way of saying thank you, & giving back.

If you're a photographer reading this then you already know just how difficult newborn sessions can be. You're on THEIR time! If they're fussy you wait it out.... they might need changed, they might need to eat, then you need to let them get nice & comfortable again, or wait for them to sleep. This can require blankets, noise machines, heaters, & lots of patience lol! Did I mention it can take 2 to 3 hours?! This sweet baby made it sooo easy & our time was enjoyable. Maybe it helped that Mom knew me, so she trusted me to do what I needed & control the session. whatever it was, we were lucky ;) And so, I had to share!

Thank you Shala & Andy, for giving me your time that day, & trusting me with her. She's beautiful, & I'm honored xox!

New Beginnings Newborn Session Giveaway! {Bella Valentina Photography,, Zanesville, Ohio}

As Spring rolls in, I'm again reminded of fresh starts & new beginnings, from the warmth in the air, to the fruits, vegetables, & flowers being planted. Which also brings me to new.... BABIES!!!

I want to give away a free Newborn session in celebration of Spring! The winner will receive a free Session in my studio & a free 8x10! I request that the newborn be no more than 21 days old at the time of the session, scheduled no later than August 30th. This contest will begin today & will run for the next 3 days so anyone currently pregnant & due by August, or with a very new baby can enter!

Entering is simple! You MUST do both of these in order to be eligible to win!

• You must first Like my Bella Valentina Photography fan page & leave a comment that you are a new fan & are entering my New Beginnings Giveaway. If you are already a fan & like my page, let me know you are already a fan, & are entering the giveaway.

•  Make a Facebook status update linking to & sharing this giveaway. For example, "Check out this great Newborn Session Giveaway by Bella Valentina Photography! Go to her blog for details! http://bellavalentinaphotography.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-beginnings-newborn-session-giveaway.html"

My contest ends April 4th at midnight! Congratulations & good luck!