Wedding Photography Giveaway FINALISTS Hosted by Boone NC Photographer Wayfaring Wanderer

One of the reasons I decided to host a wedding + engagement photography giveaway was because I KNOW what it's like to plan a wedding on an extremely tight budget, but it's more than that, too.

When I got married last summer it reaffirmed to me how important wedding photography really is because now I have wedding photos that will help me relive how awesome our wedding day was over and over again. These images are priceless to me!

Our photographer, Kimberlee Edwards Photography, was incredible and helped our experience in front of the camera be as painless as possible. I bet you'd be shocked to know that I get shifty when having my pictures taken, too, so it was eye-opening to be on the other side of things for a change.

Your wedding day is an epic adventure from beginning to end and your wedding photography is a big part of that. You might not realize this but your wedding photographer is with you (practically) ALL DAY LONG, which is why you want to find someone that you click with. I think your wedding photography should be fun and feel natural so you can just be yourself and enjoy your special day.

My goal is not only to capture real moments as they naturally unfold, but it's also to ensure that you're having a great experience that won't distract from what really matters which is celebrating the commitment you're making to one another and the journey that you are about to embark upon together while spending time with those you love!

I had chats with 6 of the contestants who entered the Wayfaring Wanderer Wedding + Engagement Photography giveaway a few days ago, and since then I have been mulling over my decision about which 3 finalists to choose for an opportunity to win the grand prize. I said that I wanted it to be tough but I don't think I realized how hard it would really be!

In an awesome turn of events, one of the couples that entered decided they didn't want to wait for the outcome of the wedding photography contest, so they went ahead and BOOKED me for their wedding day, which disqualified some peeps that were getting married on the same date.

However, I was still left with some super tough decisions to make! There were so many different factors that went into my thought process about which couples to choose but it ultimately boiled down to who I felt would be the most excited to have Wayfaring Wanderer (ME!) capture their wedding day.

Thank you so much to all of the adventurous couples that entered the giveaway! As a gift of gratitude for entering, I would like to offer you a complimentary (FREE) Short + Sweet Engagement Session (valued at $249). These mini-sessions would take place at a location we select together in the Boone area and are 20-minutes long. You will receive a minimum of 10 high-resolution digital downloads in an online gallery within 14-business days of your session if you choose to take advantage of this special. These images can be used for save-the-dates, announcements, gift prints, guest book, and for displaying at your reception!

Your session must be booked and photographed before April 30th, 2015 and is subject to my current availability (weekends are excluded from this offer). Send me a message to get your spot reserved or to find out how you can book me for your wedding day! I'm extending my 2014 pricing to all those who entered. Packages start at 2,449 and hourly rates begin at 500 for events with less than 50 people. View more details on my website here.

Now, on to the finalists I have selected!

These finalists will have a chance to WIN the GRAND PRIZE, a Wedding + Engagement Photography package valued at $3,000! Here’s what it includes:

» 6 hours of wedding photography coverage by Wayfaring Wanderer + a trusted second shooter

» Online gallery filled with a minimum of 400 fully edited hi-res images from your wedding day

» 1-hour engagement session + 20 high-resolution digital downloads + online gallery

The Grand Prize winner will be chosen by Wayfaring Wanderer based on the show of support from family and friends of the finalists. Voting for the final round opens on January 16th, 2015 and ends on January 29th, 2015 at Midnight EST. The Grand Prize winner will be announced on January 30th, 2015 in the Weekly Wander. SUBSCRIBE HERE.

MEET THE FINALISTS

In no particular order, here are the three finalists I have chosen for a chance to win the grand prize!

I asked the entrants to post a photo to the Wayfaring Wanderer Facebook page along with a paragraph or two about their most epic adventure. Here's what they shared:

Abby + Cameron

Post by Abby Bierbaum.

Jessica + Mike

Post by Jessica Rae Theriault.

Katie + Dom

Post by Katie Rowland.

Now it's up to YOU to help me decide who WINS! Cast your vote below and tell me WHY they should WIN the grand prize!

VOTE IN LESS THAN 60 SECONDS!

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First Name *

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WHO should WIN the Grand Prize? *

• Abby + Cameron
• Jessica + Mike
• Katie + Dom

WHY should they WIN the Grand Prize? *

{ TERMS & CONDITIONS }

» Voting ENDS on January 29th, 2015 at Midnight (EST). No late votes will be accepted.
» Only one vote per email address will be accepted. SPAM accounts will be disqualified. 
» A winner will be announced on January 30th, 2015 in the Weekly Wander Newsletter.
» Votes are ONLY accepted through the entry form on this post via Wayfaring Wanderer Blog.
» Prizes are NOT transferable for cash. Prizes are NOT negotiable, transferable, or exchangeable.
» Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ are in no way associated with this giveaway.
» By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to me and me alone. I do not share or sell information. You will automatically be signed up for the Weekly Wander, a newsletter sent every Friday. In order for your vote to count you must still be subscribed at the close of this contest. 

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Hi! My name is Jessica a.k.a. Wayfaring Wanderer and I reside in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains here in Boone, NC. I'm a free-spirited wedding, engagement, and lifestyle photographer who loves working with couples, families, and individuals who are committed to travel, adventure, and laid-back lifestyles. If you think we might be kindreds, I invite you to join the WW tribe by signing up [ HERE ] for weekly updates & get connected to the [ WW Facebook page ] to join the conversation! | Website www.wayfaringwanderer.com

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