Harrisburg Academy is holding it’s 25th Annual Auction to help raise money for the school, and is auctioning off some seriously amazing treats & trips! 

(The auction will be held online and is available to bid on by the public through this Sunday April 17 11:00pm.)

We have donated a huge, and I mean HUGE!!!  Portrait Package!

Do you want to know how huge? 

It is this huge…

• A full custom designed Signature Session!
• A complete Digital Collection which includes all the final edited images (at least 40) as print ready high resolution image files with copyright permission!
• A custom designed 20×30 Gallery Wrap wall portrait!
• And $50 in framing credit at The Garden Gallery!

This package is worth over $1500!

To bid on this Portrait Package online go to Page 6 of the following link https://secure.maestroweb.com/List.aspx?OrgID=158&ItemCategory=Home+%26+Living&Selection=4 and be sure to also browse around & bid on some of the other 125 great items that are up for bid on the site!  (You do need to sign up in order to view details on each item and to bid.)

(From the Auction Homepage you can find us on page 6 of the Home & Living Category or if you are signed in click on https://secure.maestroweb.com/Details.aspx?OrgID=158&ItemID=1666&selection=4.)

Bidding ends April 17th at 11pm, which is this Sunday!

Central PA Portrait & Wedding Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

Last week we held a Halloween Portrait Event at Om Baby Pregnancy & Parenting Center.  Oh the cuteness!!!!

And as a follow up we are also running an Online Halloween Portrait Contest on our Facebook Pages featuring some of the adorable children and their too cute costumes!

If you havn’t yet, please take a moment to stop by and cast your votes!

All you have to do is browse the Halloween Portrait Contest on the Grace Lightner Photography Facebook Page and the Om Baby Center Facebook Page and click “Like” on your favorite Portraits.  If you do not see an option to “Like” please make sure you “Like” our pages first.

The Portrait that has the most combined votes from both the Grace Lightner Photography & Om Baby Center Facebook page will win a $50 Gift Card to Grace Lightner Photography and a free Art 4 Kids or Child’s Yoga Class from Om Baby Center!

Here are just a few of the adorable faces!

Stop by to browse more and vote for your favorites!  Contest ends October 30, bragging rights annouced shortly after!

Central PA Modern Baby & Children’s Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

The winner of the September Blog Contest is comment # 26 Juni Toribio!  Congrats!  We will be in contact with you with your $50 Gift Card shortly. 

Thanks to everyone that participated!   Stay tuned for the next one! 

Did you miss out on this contest?  We announced it on Facebook.  Stop by our Grace Lightner Photography Facebook page and click “Like” so you can be notified of contests, promotions and special events that are announced only on our Facebook page.

Central PA’s Stylishly Modern Portrait & Wedding Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

The lucky winner is the writer of comment #22!  The awesome Laura! 

Congrats!  We will send you information on contacting Holly to arrange for your 6 free classes! 

Thank you for everyone who entered and shared the news of the Giveaway!

And a big thank you to Holly Keich and Om Baby Pregnancy & Parenting Center for offering such a great prize! 

If you are pregnant or a parent in the Central PA area and you embrace a healthy lifestyle for yourself & your family, then check them out.  Om Baby offers a large variety of classes and workshops for expecting parents, new parents and children.  Classes range from yoga, art, healthy lifestyle, birth preparation, guidance for parenting & so much more!

You can also check Om Baby out on Facebook!

Above is the screen shot of how we chose our winner.  The comment was picked according to the time it was left and the entry was checked for eligibility.

We are excited to announce The ”Hello Gorgeous!” Promo!

Offer ends 6/30/10

Pronounced “Hellooooooo Gorgeous!”

What it includes:

• A phone consultation with tips on clothing, preparing for and making the most out of your mini session.
• A 30 minute customized mini session at our studio indoor or outdoor (weather permitting).
• Fun, FUN & F-U-N!!!  We have a blast during our sessions.  We love making our Lovely Ladies feel gorgeous, ultra feminine and fierce during the session and at the final reveal of their retouched proofs.
• Approximately 2 outfits.
• A 5×7 of your favorite image, fully retouched.
• A low resolution watermarked digital file of your favorite image that you can show off and use as your profile pic on Facebook and other Social Media networks.
• Approximately 12 deliciously edited proofs to drool over, show off and order from approximately 1.5 weeks after your Mini Session.
• 15% off all prints & products, 5% off all packages.  Final prints come fully retouched to taste.
• A HUGE boost of self esteem, you WILL be flying high as you show off your new portraits and find empowerment & inspiration in them.
• Price: All this for only $50… 

Grab your girlfriends and make it a girls day or night out.  For groups of 4 or more (with each individual booking their own session) we will provide light refreshments and each friend will receive a 4×6 group shot in addition to your package!

Who is it for? 

• This promo was especially designed for the Lovely Ladies of Central PA.  You know who you are… 
• Maybe you live day to day as a Super Mom but you’d really like to spend a day feeling and looking like a Diva.
• Have you recently lost weight, or worked super hard for your summer beach body and it is now time for the amazing reveal?
• Maybe you are a fun, fabulous fashionista who wants to treat herself to a set of delicious magazine worthy shots to show off some of your newly acquired designer labels.
• Or perhaps you are looking to surprise yourself or that special guy in your life with a set of jaw dropping and deliciously retouched photos showing off your sexy side.  (You will end up loving them even more than he will anyways!)
• Need to add or update your Modeling portfolio with some fresh or creatively inspired images.
• Those looking to have a flattering & gorgeous profile pic for their Facebook, online dating or other social media account.
• Those who want to update their professional image with a fresh professional portrait.
• Just because you deserve a little pampering and your good behavior and hard work deserves a special “Me Time” gift.
• And to be fair this promo is also available to the Fine Fellas of Central PA too. 

Rules & Limitations:

• Sessions are limited to 1 person only, however if you come with friends and everyone books their own session back to back we will gladly get a few group shots in
• Available for adults 18 & over
• Mini session appointment must be booked before August 1, 2010
• Orders must be placed &  paid for by the proof expiration date to take advantage of the 10% print & 5% package discount
• Your Mini Session must be booked Tuesdays - Thursdays with evening appointments available
• Sessions must be paid for in advance
• Offer expires June 30, 2010

Book your “Hello Gorgeous” Mini Session today!  Call us at 717-834-5479 and say “I’m calling to book that Promo with Grace!”.

Central PA’s Fun, Fabulous & Sassy Modern Portrait Photographer – Grace Lightner Photography

We have a ton of new newborn props ready to break in (including a plethora of whimsical accessories, posing props and more) and so are offering a limited time Newborn Special!

• 50% off the Session fee for a Full Service Newborn Session AND a set of 45 stylish custom playdate cards with any print order!
• That means only $75 – for Mon – Thur bookings (a $190 value!)
• Or $125 – for Fri – Sun bookings (a $240 value!)
• Due to the nature & size of Newborns, it is necessary for Newborns Sessions to be booked within your baby’s first 2 weeks.
• Payment for your appointment must be mailed in by 5/31/10 or secured with a credit card at the time of booking.
• You can book ahead of time around your due date and we will gladly adjust your appointment once your baby has arrived.
• Offer ends 5/31/10, appointments can be scheduled in advance up through June 30, 2010.
• Only 5 spots available!

We offer a clean, and warm professional studio setting full of awww-inspiring Newborn props to create a set of images that will knock your socks off in artsy cuteness!

If you prefer Newborn Sessions can also take place in your beautiful home setting, we will bring a selection of props with us.

If you have ever thought of owning a set of fine art portraits of your newborn this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of.  You will have access to online viewing to a set of beautifully edited proofs that will have you and all the lucky people you share them with buzzing with excitement! 

If you have a friend who expecting a baby who would love a set of beautiful and artistic Newborn Portraits don’t forget to pass this along.  New referrals will also earn you free money to use at Grace Lightner Photography!

Central PA’s Refreshingly Modern Newborn Photgrapher – Grace Lightner Photography

From the post http://www.gracelightnerphotography.com/blog/2010/04/another-giveaway-central-pa-photographer/

Comment #9!  Which is Erin!  Awesome!!!  With final proofs on the way from her Family Portrait Session this couldn’t have been a better win!  Congratulations!

Stay tuned we will continue to have more fun ways to win regularly.  Have a beautiful weekend!

Grace

Keepin it Fresh!  – Harrisburg & Central PA’s Refreshingly Modern Studio & On Location Photographer – Grace Lightner Photography

Okay time for our 2nd Blog hosted Giveaway!  And a fun new way to win!

We are giving away a $50 Gift Card for use at Grace Lightner Photography.

Use it towards the cost of a session (Mini Sessions are only $50!).  Or towards your favorite prints, services & products.

Who can enter:

Must be 18 or over to enter and use a valid e-mail address to post.  Helps if you are local or willing to travel as well =)

How to win:

3 ways to win!

1. Post this on your Facebook Status: “Grace Lightner Photography is giving away a $50 Gift Card!  Enter at http://www.gracelightnerphotography.com/blog/2010/04/another-giveaway-central-pa-photographer/!“  Then come back to this post and leave a comment letting us know you updated your FB Status!
2. Tweet this: “Grace Lightner Photography is giving away a $50 Gift Card!  Enter at http://www.gracelightnerphotography.com/blog!“  Then come back to this post and leave a comment letting us know you tweeted!
3. Spread the word on a favorite local forum: “Grace Lightner Photography is giving away a $50 Gift Card!  Enter at http://www.gracelightnerphotography.com/blog/2010/04/another-giveaway-central-pa-photographer/!“ Then come back to this post and paste the link to it in the comments section!

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each different one, limit 3 entries (1 for each of the above 3 ways)!

Winner will receive:

A $50 Gift Card that you can use at Grace Lightner Photography.  Your Gift Card will be mailed to you once we confirm your shipping address.

Drawing will be held:

We will be accepting comments through April 30, 2010 at 12pm & announcing the winner May 1, 2010! 

We will use random.org to pick a lucky winner. 

And we will be checking those FB, tweets & post links, so even if you update them just be sure you don’t remove or erase them!

Don’t forget to subscribe to our blog so you can see if you won!

Central PA’s Stylishly Modern Portrait & Wedding Photographer – Grace Lightner Photography

And the winner is comment #17… Paula Brooks!  And to no surprise, she was the top commenter on our Spring Giveaway Blog Post!  Way to go Paula!  A $50 Gift Card will be sent out to you in the mail. 

We will be posting many more giveaways on our blog this year, so be sure to subscribe to the Grace Lightner Photography Blog by e-mail so you are the first to hear about them and have the best chance of winning the next time!

Eliciting & Capturing Those Beautiful Smiles – Harrisburg & Central PA Photographer - Grace Lightner Photography

Okay time for our first Blog hosted Giveaway!  Like most in the area we can’t stop thinking & hoping for the arrival of Spring so we are going to ring in it’s welcome with a Giveaway!

We are giving away a $50 Gift Card for use at Grace Lightner Photography.

Use it towards the cost of a session (Mini Sessions are only $50!).  Or towards your favorite prints, services & products.

Who can enter:

Must be 18 or over to enter and use a valid e-mail address to post.  Helps if you are local or willing to travel as well =)

How to enter:

Just post a comment to this blog post!  No more than 1 post per person per day, but you can post every day to increase your chances of winning!  No spam or innappropriate postings please.

Winner will receive:

A $50 Gift Card that you can use at Grace Lightner Photography.  Your Gift Card will be mailed to you once we confirm your shipping address.

Drawing will be held:

We will be accepting comments through March 29 & announcing the winner on our blog March 31!

We will use random.org to pick a lucky winner.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our blog so you can see if you won!

Not sure what to post?  Here are some suggestions…

“Pick me!!!”

“I hope I win!”

“I’m over winter & ready for some sweet Spring Portraits!”

“The thing I most look forward to about spring is…”

“I’m going to use my GC for _______!”

“I want you to rock out our portraits!”

“I can’t wait for you to create the most awesome & best looking portraits we’ve ever had done!”

“I can’t wait to come back for more because your images are so amazing & make us look GORGEOUS!”

=)

Providing the Harrisburg area with cool giveaways & delightfully fun & personalized portrait sessions!  Photographer Grace Lightner