Judges Comments: A nice decision by the photographer to work with the available light. The shadows created by the musician’s hat help to create the mood of a jazz club.

Please read her story below.

What will make your wedding unique? Your vision for your wedding?

Alot is making my wedding unique. The most unique thing is my son passed away 2 years ago unexpected in his sleep. Now I have no ring bearer. When I walk down the isle i will have my dad on one arm, my bouquet in my hand and my son’s stuffed dog in my other arm. The dog will be dressed in a tux. When I get to the front, my fiance will come and get me and the dog and we’ll walk it to the groomsmen side and there will be his rocking chair and we’ll put the dog in the chair then move on to the ceremony. This is how i’m including him into my wedding.

My toss bouquet will be an “exploding” one.  There will be a bunch of little ones tied together with a ribbon, when I throw it, i’ll untie the ribbon and it will explode to everyone

My vision for my wedding is to have my closest friends and family with me, to be happy, and surrounded by love.

Your story in detail. How you met? Your first Date? Postitives and Negatives that have occurred in your relationship?, and anything else that separates you from the rest.

We met at Comcast when we both worked in the call center. We sat across from each other and we would talk during the day. One day I tossed my phone number at him as I was leaving for the day and felt like a child in school passing notes All the way home I waited for him to call and I got a text It started there and almost 5 years later here we are getting married. The only negative thing in our relationship was my son passing away. He was 7 at the time he passed away and my fiance was already at work when I found him. He has been my rock and kept me going this whole time. Without him i’m not even sure I’d still be around.  He is truely the best man I’ve ever met in my life.

Photo courtesy of: Sarah Nelson

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In addition to Ashley and Michael’s Featured wedding you will find Dayna Schroeder Photography in the 2010 Best of Weddings Section on Page 18. I was chosen, along with 19 other awesome Chicago Wedding Photographers, by real brides/grooms in Chicago.

I’d also like to congratulate Heather Lynne Vickery from Greatest Expectations on her 2010 Best of Weddings Award and my photography friends Continuum Photography on their featured wedding in the “Just Married” Section at Garfield Park Conservatory.

Affordable Rates!!!!

Email info@daynaschroeder.com for more information.

It is often a difficult question for me to put into few words…..

I love the fact that I can make time stand still so that you will remember your day forever, I love that each wedding is so different from the other, I love exposing myself to different religions and cultures, I love those tiny little details that you spend so much time on, I love capturing the smiles and  tears that fall down your eyes as you dance with your father/mother, I love the look a groom gives his new bride as he sees her for the first time, I love those yummy cakes and cupcakes that make my mouth water, I love the smell of perfume so much that I so wish I could capture the scent in the photo, I love artsy style portraits,  I love the challenge of creating something unique and different every time I shoot a wedding, I love the fast paced energy that flows through every person the day of the wedding, I love to capture you when you when you look in the mirror for the first time, I love all the thank you’s I get from all of my wonderful client’s - it makes me want to work harder and harder and most of all I love that you have given me the honor in attending the MOST IMPORTANT DAY of your life. YOUR WEDDING.

The winning couple will receive:
•  8 Hours of consecutive wedding day coverage
•  High resolution digital negatives (JPG’s) on disc
•  Online Image proofing with ordering capability for 3 months
•  Personalized photo editing and artistic enhancement

(A total value of $2200)

The winning couple also has the option of applying the value of the prize, $2200.00, towards an upgraded wedding package.

How do I enter?

1. Become a “fan” of “Dayna Schroeder Photography” on Facebook • www.facebook.com
2. Please email me at info@daynaschroeder.com with “Free Wedding Photography” in the subject line, copy and paste the questions below and include your answers.
   

• Your wedding date and location
• Why do you want Dayna Schroeder Photography to capture your wedding?
• What will make your wedding unique? Your vision for your wedding?
• Your story in detail. How you met? Your first Date? Postitives and Negatives that have occurred in your relationship?, and anything else that separates you from the rest.
• Attach a photo of yourself
  

Entries must take place before 11:59 pm cst,February 28, 2010
The winner will be announced on March 15, 2010

Fine Print:

• Travel within the NW and Chicago, IL are complimentary. Travel to anywhere else in the US is $700. (still a huge savings from the full wedding package price)
• Entries must take place before 11:59 pm cst,February 28, 2010
• Your wedding date must be between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010
• Dates are subject to Dayna Schroeder’s Availability.
• You accept that if you enter and win there will potentially be a videographer attending for Dayna Schroeder Photography’s Promo Video.
• You accept that your Entry Information and photo will be posted on my blog
• If you enter the contest and want to reserve your wedding date please feel free to email me so we can set up a time for a consultation and booking. If you win the contest you will be refunded your  retainer and all other payments made.
• So, Email this link out www.daynaschroeder.com/blog,  nominate a friend or family member and spread the word — I want to hear all your wonderful stories, trials and tribulations, details for your wedding day decor, etc. Tell me YOUR story. Good Luck! I can’t wait to read all the entries!

What is a Model Spokesperson?

A Model Spokesperson is someone that helps promote Dayna Schroeder Photography with their own amazing senior portraits. I’m looking for 2011 Seniors who can create a buzz about our company. There is no obligation to purchase and there is no cost to you. If you would like to order prints from you session we would gladly send you a  link to your online gallery so you may do so.

Would I be a good candidate?

If you are outgoing, fun-spirited, energetic and graduating in 2011 you would be a great candidate.

Once selected you will receive:

• Complimentary 30 minute lifestyle photography session for your Senior Portraits.
• 25 senior rep cards using your photo(s) to hand out to your classmates/friends
• Post on our Blog, Website and Facebook showing off your images.
• Free profile photo for Facebook, My Space, etc with the Dayna Schroeder Photography watermark (please don’t remove this)
• When your referrals book a senior session, you then earn credits and prizes. (eg. Mastercard/Visa gift card)

What is the Credit System?

Receive $20 print credit for each referral you send! For example: 5 friends/classmates referred equals $100! 10 equals $200!! 25 equals $500!!!

The three (3) students with this highest number of bookings will also receive the following prizes:

• Third Place – $100 Visa/Mastercard Gift Card
• Second Place – $125 visa/Mastcard Gift Card
• First Place – $150 Visa/Mastercard Gift Card

How do I enter?

1. Become a “fan” of “Dayna Schroeder Photography” on Facebook    www.facebook.com
2. Email Me at info@daynaschroeder.com for the Questionnaire form. We will evaluate applications and notify you if you have been chosen. We would like only the best, outgoing, and professional students representing our company!

Fine Print:

* Senior sessions will be done within a 30 mile radius of Portland, OR
* Entries must be received by February 28th, 2010.
* Your photo Session must be Scheduled before April 15, 2010.
* Referred seniors must book my services by September 1, 2010. The top 3 students will be notified by October 1, 2010.
* Students must refer a minimum of eight (8) bookings to be elible to win the gift cards.
* If chosen as a Model Spokesperson both you and your Guardian MUST SIGN a Parent Contract