Aubrey & Kurt - Maternity Shoot

I met Aubrey and Kurt a little under 2 years ago. I entered the location where I bank and was changing my address information with the teller when she asked what I did for work. I told her I was a wedding photographer. She then mentioned she was getting married that following January and was looking for photographers. We decided to meet for coffee so she could look over my work and they decided to hire me. What I didn't know then was that was the beginning to a wonderful friendship with their family and mine. We did their engagement sessions in the summer and fall of 2008. They flew me down to San Diego to photograph their wedding in January of 2009 and my husband officiated their ceremony which was very special! Through the summer of 2009 and between them moving they lived with us for a short period of time which was a fun experience as my two year old son adores them! Now, our dear friends are expecting their first child in just a few short weeks. I'm SO beyond excited for them as they will be wonderful parents. And although I haven't made it public on my blog yet, I'm only 4 weeks behind her in pregnancy -- we're also expecting a baby and I'm 33 week along today and she's 37 weeks in these photos (and she looks fantastic, might I add!!).

That all to say, this couple is very near and dear to my heart. I have built more strong long term friendships with my clients these past few years here in Colorado than any other time in my life and I'm so thankful Kurt and Aubrey are among them. Thank you Aubrey and Kurt for trusting me to document these precious moments in your life. I feel like blessed to be able to watch on the sidelines as your family grows and life continues on. Can't wait to meet your little girl in just a few short weeks. Love you both!

--- And without further ado, Aubrey & Kurt with baby Paige in the belly. ;)

And the winner is...

And the winner is blog comment #9 (thanks to the random number generator at random.org):

Melissa Knutson!

Melissa, email me or send me a message when you get a chance and we can talk details about when/where you'd like your photo shoot done! :) Looking forward to meeting you!

Thanks to everyone who entered -- I'll be doing another drawing like this very soon so keep checking back! :)

It's almost my birthday so I want to give YOU a gift!

It's almost my birthday and I LOVE to give gifts so now is the perfect time to do a giveaway! I'd love to give one lucky person, family, or couple a free photo shoot valued at $200! Included is a 1 hour outdoor photo shoot in Colorado Springs, CO, a full set of 4x6 prints from the shoot (60-80 images), one CD of all the edited high resolution images, and the copyright to the photos.

What do you have to do to get this?

1) Become a fan of Megan Hardre Photography on Facebook AND tell your friends about this drawing by sending out a "suggestion" or posting it on your status update. Click here to go directly to my fan page: Megan Hardre Photography. If you're already a fan, you only have half the step to do. Just recommend me to your friends!

2) Come back to my blog and post it in the comments below that you did both of the items in #1.

3) Be willing to do the shoot sometime in June, July, August or October 2010 and be available to be in Colorado Springs, CO for the shoot.

My birthday is March 9th, so I'll do the drawing on Tuesday the 9th for one lucky winner by using a random number generator. Make sure you leave me a comment below (on my blog!) so I know to enter you into the drawing!

Even if you're a past and/or current client or my friends... everyone needs more photos (hello, Christmas cards?) so please feel free to play along!

EDITED to add: Please be sure to not leave your comment as "anonymous" -- if you win, I will have no way of knowing who it is or how to contact you!! Thanks!! =)

Happy March everyone!

Megan