Firstly I would like to thank everyone who sent in an entry, I was deeply touched by your stories and so honored that you took the time to share them with me. It was a very difficult choice to narrow it down to just one…

Without any further ado, the winner is

Kim Mitric

Kim you have won $1200 worth of custom photography.

Congratulations also to Karen Wallwork who nominated Kim. Karen you have won $200 print credit

Wishing everyone and your families a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year!!

Congratulations again Kim and Karen, I will be in touch with you both in the new year to make arrangements for your photoshoot.

And just because a post is always best with a photo…..

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!

I hope that you have a restful, relaxing and safe holiday break. I am looking forward to spending time with my family, eating too much food on Christmas day and enjoying the great weather.

I will be back later with the announcement of the winner for the Giving is Awesome competition!

Much Love

Mel

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Andrew and Melissa are such an easy going couple who will be married at the end of January. Spending time with them you can see and feel the love that they have for each other, they are a perfect fit.

Our session took place on a HOT HOT afternoon, Melissa and Andrew both rocked it out and we got some awesome shots of this stunning couple!

Love this one!!

Oh and Melissa, you are going to be an absolutely stunning bride!

Don’t forget to leave me some blog love by commenting below

Much Love

Mel

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Just a quick reminder that today is the last day to get your entires in for the giving is awesome competition. Entries will be accepted up until 12pm tonight and the winner will be annocunced on Christmas Eve!

I have enjoyed reading all of the entries and I look forward to receiving the final entries.

Mel xo

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $1200 worth, to be exact. It’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season!

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $200 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in the Central Coast or Hunter areas. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : info@melaniejoanne.com.au by the 20th December 2009.

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

Much love,

Melanie

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