The 2017 Shoot & Share photo contest results are in, people! I’m so excited to share with you that 7 of my photos placed in the top 30% or higher out of 332,000++ images submitted. There are several interesting and amazing aspects to this competition. You can submit up to 50 images, although I have to admit I did this all last minute and only submitted about 20 images. I hope to put more thought into it for future contests! Once voting begins, you are shown 4 photos of the same category at a time and you select the one you think is the best, then repeat with 4 more photos…you get the idea. The photographers’ names are unknown during the competition, along with knowing how well you are doing with your own photos. You can receive a heart if someone favorites your image (not the same as a vote though), which is the only indication that you are still in the contest…and even then, you do not know which photos have continued to the next round.
Here are my photos that placed. This first one that was a finalist means that it made it to the final Round 12, which is the top 3.5% of all photos submitted (actual placement was 257th place). This photo brings mixed emotions for me…super personal as it shows the gut-wrenching effects of the Soberanes Fire last summer. This photo was taken in the Santa Lucia Preserve and showcases the close proximity and enormity of the fire. In a single image, it shows the chaos, scariness, and the hard working air crews that were constantly fighting this fire. I am humbled and honored that it would place as a finalist photo. Thank you to those who voted for any of my images. It was an inspiring competition to be a part of and I love seeing my photography growth compared to last year’s contest (4 images placed).
Dawn May Photography is currently offering holiday mini sessions! This is the perfect time of year to update your family photos and to use these images for holiday cards! I have added an extra date in November, specifically for mini sessions, so please check out the times still available below.
Saturday, October 19th
Local Park near Carmel
Cost: $95 (plus CA state tax)
Times Available:
2:30 – 3:00pm
3:05 – 3:35pm
3:45 – 4:15pm
4:20 – 4:50pm
5:00 – 5:30pm
5:40 – 6:10pm
Sunday, November 3rd
Beach sessions
Cost: $95 (plus CA state tax)
Times Available:
2:00 – 2:30pm
2:35 – 3:05pm
3:10 – 3:40pm
3:45 – 4:15pm
4:20 – 4:50pm
All mini sessions are 30 minutes, include a private, online gallery of 8-10 images, and include one 8×10 print of your choice. Additional items can be ordered a la carte (prints, canvases, holiday cards, digital images, etc.).
Each session is for 5 people max (immediate family), but please inquire further for larger families.
A non-refundable retainer of $40 (plus CA state sales tax) is due at the time of booking to reserve your time slot. The remaining amount will be paid prior to the start of your session.
Please email dawn@dawnmayphotography.com to reserve your spot or with any additional questions.
I am thoroughly looking forward to these mini sessions! Hope to see you there!
Dawn May Photography is offering holiday mini sessions again! This is the perfect time of year to update your family photos and to use these images for holiday cards!
Saturday, October 19th
Local Park near Carmel
Cost: $95 (plus CA state tax)
Times Available:
2:30 – 3:00pm
3:05 – 3:35pm
3:45 – 4:15pm
4:20 – 4:50pm
5:00 – 5:30pm
5:40 – 6:10pm
All mini sessions are 30 minutes, include a private, online gallery of 8-10 images, and include one 8×10 print of your choice. Additional items can be ordered a la carte (prints, canvases, holiday cards, digital images, etc.).
Each session is for 5 people max (immediate family), but please inquire further for larger families.
A non-refundable retainer of $40 (plus CA state sales tax) is due at the time of booking to reserve your time slot. The remaining amount will be paid prior to the start of your session.
Please email dawn@dawnmayphotography.com to reserve your spot or with any additional questions.
I am thoroughly looking forward to these mini sessions! Hope to see you there!
A couple of weeks ago, I was able to take maternity pictures for a military couple who are expecting their first baby next month. I have had the priviledge of getting to know them over the past several months and have been blessed by their friendship. They are a sweet couple and it literally radiates from them just how excited they are to meet their baby girl.
Congratulations Julie and Lee as you await the arrival of your first baby girl! You guys will love her even more than you can imagine and yes, she will turn your world upside down! 🙂