Children's Portrait Giveaway!

**CONTEST CLOSED**

In celebration of my daughter, Paige, turning one on Wednesday, I am giving away a Children’s Portrait Session to one lucky winner!  You will get a complimentary Children’s Portrait Session with one 8x10 print and a Custom Accordion Wallet Album ($110 value).  (Newborn Portraits and Senior Portraits are not included in this giveaway)

The portrait session must be completed by March 31, 2011.  The child being photographed must live in the Cottage Grove/Eugene, Oregon area, or be able to come here for their portraits.  Although, if you live outside the area and are willing to pay my travel expenses, I’m sure we could work something out!  :)

To enter, post a comment below with the age and relation of the child who will get their portrait taken if you win.  (Required for entry)

For additional entries:

• “like” Kim Larsen Photography on Facebook and post a comment here on the blog (if you already “like” the page, just post a comment saying so).  Comments on the Facebook page are welcome, but do not count as an entry to this contest.
• sign up for Kim Larsen Photography’s monthly e-newsletter and post a comment here.

All comment entries must be posted by 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.  A winner will be chosen at random and announced on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.

Good luck, and check back for another special giveaway to be announced on Monday!

Baby {M} - Baby & Child Portraits * Cottage Grove, OR

I had a great session yesterday afternoon with (almost-) one-year-old M.  She was a little hesitant to smile at first, but we still managed to get some great shots!  And after a quick trip outside to play with the few fall leaves that are left, she really perked up.

Here are just a few of my favorites:

 The whole family

 I found this little wagon the day before M's session and I knew it would make the perfect prop for her to play with!

 How old are you?

Happy to be outside!

Silhouette Prints - Child Portraits * Cottage Grove, OR

If you are looking for a timeless and beautifully simple way to display your child's likeness, a Silhouette Print is just the answer.  We can create a Silhouette Print of your child with the option to add his or her name in script, along with the date of the portrait.  Silhouette Prints make the perfect gift for grandparents, as well as an excellent addition to your own "hallway gallery" at home.  They are also great for scrapbooking or creating custom cards.  The clean lines and stark contrast of black on white make Silhouette Prints perfect for any decor, as well as any craft project you can imagine.  Ask us for a Silhouette Print at your next Family or Child Portrait Session!

Hope Family - Family Portraits * Cottage Grove, OR

After talking about doing Family Portraits for at least a year or two, I was finally able to get a session with the Hope Family while they were in town for a visit.  We went to the Village Green Resort and Gardens and got a few portraits of the whole family together, and then let the kids run and play while I took some more informal portraits of them.  I had a great time photographing the family, and I can't wait to meet baby #3 this fall!

Enjoy the preview!

K & N - Baby & Child Portraits * Cottage Grove, OR

Here are a few of my favorite shots from yesterday's session with baby K and 1-year-old N.

N was fascinated by my flash.  Every time he noticed it go off, he made this face... very cute!

Introducing Paige Michelle

Things have been a bit busy, so I'm a little slow in getting this posted. 

Paige Michelle Larsen was born on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 8:10am.  She was 7lbs 12.8oz and 20 3/4" long.

Rust Family Portraits

Just a quick preview of one of the shots of the kids from this afternoon's family portrait shoot. I was having fun playing with replacing the background... it went from light gray muslin to my out-of-focus Christmas tree in my living room. :)

Molinari Family

This session was so much fun! The kids were so cooperative, and absolutely adorable!

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day.