Love Story Contest!!!

Although I haven't updated my blog in almost a year...(working on getting a new one). I wanted to send you here for this contest to reveal the details!!! =)

THE LOVE STORY CONTEST!!!
This is in honor of all you love bugs out there...whether you are newly engaged or have been happily married for 50 years.

The winner of the "Love Story" Contest will receive a free 1hr. photoshoot on location (of your choice)& up to 30 edited high resolution images on cd with shared copyrights. Expires within 30 days of contest end.

The contest begins today & will end at midnight on Friday, February 8th.

Entering is simple.
1.)Go to my Facebook Fan Page at CKE Photography & click "like."

2.)E-mail me your love story along with a picture of the two of you to CourtneyKae@msn.com.
Include a short paragraph about why you think you both deserve to win this photoshoot!!!

3.)I will choose my top three favorite entries & post them on my Facebook Fan Page (CKE Photography) under the album titled: Love Story Contest on Saturday,(Feb. 9th)for voting.To vote on a couple, simply click "like" under their photo
Voting will begin as soon as the entries are posted & until 12:00(midnight)on Wednesday, February 13th. Whichever entry receives the most votes (aka: likes)...WINS!!! Winner will be announced on Valentine's Day (February 14th)!!!

Happy Writing, Happy Voting, Happy Life...soon to be Happy Valentine's Day!!!
LOVE,
Courtney

Colorado Springs Children's Photographer----------------Domynka----3yrs.old

Introducing Domynka, she's 3 yr. old...'nough said!;) Just kidding!!! I loved meeting, chatting with & photographing cute little Domynka. She is so full of life, energy & curiousity. It was really fun to see all the different sides to her personality shine as the session went on. Her mom did such an amazing job at choosing Domynka's wardrobe choices. She looked so beautiful in that simple coral sundress with adorable matching sandals, then the turquoise outfit really made her eyes just pop. Gorgeous. We enjoyed a beautiful morning at Fox Run Park...along with about 200 other elementary age kids. Ha-ha-ha!!! We started up by the pond, but when we got down to the grassy area, we discovered we were NOT ALONE. We made the most of it though & Domynka did fabulous. Hope you love the photos Monica...I sure do!=)Till your next photoshoot... Blessings, Courtney

Colorado Springs Newborn Photographer--------------------Newborn Payton---4wks.new

PURE angelicniss is what I think of when I think of Miss Payton. Already 4 weeks old, but you would never know it looking at her nor holding her tiny, petite, little frame. She is such a strong little miracle/figher. She was a preemie, born 6 weeks early & was in the NICU for a month due to staff infection. She's amazing & I love her soooo!!! I had the special opportunity to take pictures of her big brother, Tucker (now 14months old) for his 1yr. pics back in January, then re-schedule after re-schedule...I finally got to meet up with Hannah (mom) again. She's one of the strongest people I know...not only did she have babies back 2 back, but they are moving in a few months...I won't even go into detail about her crazy pregnancy or awful horror story labor/hospital saga!!! I'll just leave it at: AMAZING & STRONG. Oh, again, another client I consider a friend...we just click. Love it.=) Had so much fun during our 3 hr. adventure at her house & I want her to have lots more babies, so I can take lots more pictures of them...cause her & her hubby make some darn cute babies!!!=) Blessings, Courtney

Monument Newborn Photographer--------------------------Newborn Emery---3 days new

This is the adorable DelGrosso Family...can I just say, I love them!!! I took Clara's (now big sister)pictures when she was 1yr's. old & now she's almost 2 & has a baby sister to love on. & boy oh boy, does she love Miss Emery; so sweet!!! I haven't done a newborn session in FOREVER, so when I held miss Emery, I fell in love. Her tiny fingers, tiny toes....oh, my did I love on her & our cuddle time!!! Callie (mom) & I kept joking how she was like dressing up a doll in different bows and blankets in/out of buckets & baskets. Hee-hee!!! She was amazing, one feeding & then she slept through the remainder of our session until we did Mom & Dad shots at the very end. I am so happy with the pictures we captured together & I hope you guys are too!!! Till next time...Many, many blessings, Courtney

Old Colorado City Family Photographer--------------------The Bornhoffen Family

Do you recognize this family? You should. I took pictures of baby Joel when he was 6 months old...now he's 1yr. old & I was blessed to be able to take more pictures of this adorable family of 3. (I went to High School with both mom & dad...same graduating class in fact). So fun they got married & started a family. I love them all so much. Their love for one another is abundant if not overflowing...it's really sweet to watch them interact with Joel as mom & dad. Can't wait till they add more to the mix. Hope you guys love your photos as much as I loved taking them!!!=) Blessings, Courtney

Monument Small Business Photographer-----------------Twenty1Five

I have the honor of working alongside these professional business people in their furniture business: Twenty1Five. Go check it out; they are on Facebook & have AMAZING peices!!! These are just some of the headshots I took for their brochure. It's been so fun getting to know each of them better through this experience. I am constantly amazed at Josh Mabe, the artist, & his artistic ablities. He is so skilled at furniture designing & building. Such a true talent. He does fabulous custom peices from dining room tables, to side tables, to sliding barn doors. You can find all of his info. on his website a thttp://www.twenty1five.com. Courtney

Colorado Springs Family Photographer---------------------------The Barnett Family

This is the Barnett Family...another fabulous family of four!!! We were supposed to do their family photoshoot clear back in the fall, but due to several re-schedules it got pushed back till May. So, that brings us "here" & I'm glad it finally worked out & I was able to meet them all. Such a fun, tight-knit family & because they recently joined the YMCA, I get to see them all the time, or at least Connie.=) I love it when I actually develop relationships with my clients outside of my shoots...just another reason I love what I do. Back to the session: as is obvious from the photos, the brother/sister have a pretty special relationship themselves. I just love the 3 sequence shots I happened to get of them when I asked one to kiss the other on the cheek. Too cute!!! Pretty sure they are some of mom & dad's favorite shots too. Ha! Loved hanging out with you guys & I look forward to many more memories and photo-taking in the future. Blessings, Courtney