Sunday, May 17, 2009

Blurb Book Contest

Although I do not consider myself a "professional photographer" by any means, under I {heart} faces criteria, I am.  I only picked up a DSLR for the first time back in September of '08, but a few people have paid me a little for helping them with their pictures, more for my time than anything.  Since I have received money from a few very generous friends for my photography services, I am considered "professional".   So, here is my entry for the i {heart} faces Blurb book contest, professional category.


I am submitting this photo into the www.iheartfaces.com Blurb Book photo contest. I am granting I ♥ Faces permission to use my photo in a printed version of a book for commercial use and possibly advertising of a photo book on both the Blurb and I ♥ Faces web sites.

24 comments:

emily freeman said...

Me too! I just added myself in the professional category with trembling hands. I don't think of myself that way, but people pay me to take there photos so according to the guidelines, that's it.

Your photo is beautiful. I can't believe you only just started. You have a great eye.

Julie Rivera said...

I can see why 1. people have paid you and 2. why they will continue to do so. This is a really wonderful image, with great subdued color, fun expression and composition.

Anonymous said...

WOW!! It's GORGEOUS!

And I had to enter the professionals for the same reason! LOL

Jo said...

Beautiful! I know what you mean about the professional catagory! I have only been a "pro" since August so my hands trembled when I pressed enter too!! LOL!

Melinda said...

I would definitely consider you a professional - this photo is amazing! I love the softness of the colors. Great job!

tiff(threeringcircus) said...

Definitely pro. Gorgeous photo.

tiarastantrums said...

the softness of this photo is so beautiful

Mandy said...

What a beautiful shot! You seem like a natural to me!

Michelle said...

beautiful picture!!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful. Love the soft tones.

Suki said...

Beautiful photo. I love it!

MRP said...

Great photo - love the hat, colors, everything...perfect!

Anonymous said...

You are worthy of the professional category with this photo.

~christina

Heidi said...

Gorgeous! You deserve to be in the pro category! I just bumped myself up for the same reasons.... it is a little intimidating. :)

Unknown said...

This photo certainly looks pro. It almost looks vintage, beautiful!

Mozer said...

I love this photo. It has a classic, vintage feel. I too had to put myself in the professional category even though I'm not--lol. Great photo! I think you under-estimate your photography abilities ;)

Amber said...

Beautiful capture! Love the hat!

Unknown said...

What a lovely picture. She seems so serene. The soft colors and the lighting are so perfect : ).

Unknown said...

You totally look like a pro to me! :-) This is gorgeous! I love it!

Foursons said...

And you deserve to be a professional! I love the coloring in this photo.

Kimber B Photography said...

Gorgeous photo. I love it.

Erica said...

this is a great shot! i love the colors!

the monkeys' mama said...

Great shot! you are a professional in my book!

jennifer said...

i love that quirky sweet expression and the gentle feel of it the portrait.