No! {Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}

was his favorite word. Seriously, everything was no. 2 years old is such a fun age and challenging at the same time. This little guy did fantastic despite the fact he didn't want to sit still for a second. Happy birthday to this little dude!!

Brothers {Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}

I met up with these adorable brothers last weekend and I have to say this was one of my favorite sessions so far. They were so full of personality and so much fun to photograph!!

Brand New {Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer}

I love me some fresh newborn skin!! Earlier this week I got to meet up with this handsome man. Just under 2 weeks old he was as perfect as could be.

To the Dad and Mom, thanks for bringing your sweet little family in to see me and be photographed!!

Drumroll Please.... {Grand Rapids Photographer}

Here are the entrants of the Flip Video giveaway...

1. Amy

2. Lindsay

3. Doug

4. Liz

5. Shawn

6. Owen

7. Marcia

8. Amanda

9. Kendra

10. Nichole

11. Sarah M.

12. Erin

13. Sarah J.

14. Jessica

15. Ashley

16. Lisa

17. Trisha

18. Julie

19. Nichole

20. Rachel

21. Jen

22. Natalie

23. Brenda

24. Joy

25. Dave

26. Julie

27. Jenny

28. Elise

And the winner of the Flip is....

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LISA H.

Woop!!! Congratulations Lisa!! Email me at kerrys@imagesofessence.com with your address and I'll mail it right out to you! A big thank you to everyone that participated!!

Giveaway {Grand Rapids Photographer}

I have to say that I'm a little behind on the times and I've FINALLY created a Facebook fan page for Images of Essence Photography. I'm definitely still going to be blogging but occasionally I'll be running specials and giveaways for just my Facebook fans. So... to kick things off I'm having a giveaway just for my Facebook fans. The prize - a Flip Ultra 120 minute video camera. I have one of these and they are so amazingly fantastic, you must have one too.

Here are the rules:

* You must be a Facebook fan to enter. Click on this LINK to become a fan.

*Then either Twitter or Facebook the saying -

@images of essence photography is giving away a FLIP VIDEO! Enter to win by visiting http://www.imagesofessencephotography.blogspot.com

* As soon as you've completed the saying, come back to my blog and leave a comment with a link to your tweet or your Facebook share with your post and also include your name. The comment left on the blog will be your entry but you must tweet or Facebook the saying to be considered eligible.

* The giveaway will end Saturday, March 13 and a winner will be posted at 12:00pm (EST). The winner will be chosen using random.org from the blog comments.

Good luck!!

Alert! {Grand Rapids Photographer}

Be on the alert in the next few days!! Another contest coming with a super fantastic, must have, you'd be crazy not to want this, prize!!

Back in Business {Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}

Our house has been sick free this whole Winter.... until last week. I was so sick I could hardly lift a finger. Thankfully though I'm back in business and feeling great and I had a blast shooting this little cutie who just turned two. I just love my clients, especially my repeat clients. Thank you to this family that has seen me a couple of times over the past year. It's been great getting to know all of them and watch them grow!