Last Monday I posted the top 12 images from CMP’s 2010 sessions (geez, was that hard … picking out only 12 images!) … and as a result of several of the nominees rallying their friends and family, triple the number of people voted in the poll than last year!

So with that said … here’s the the top 3 images chosen by the voters  …

Third Place … with 16% of the vote

Second Place … with 24% of the vote

… and the winner of the visitor’s vote at 27% of the total votes (& soon to be recipient of a gorgeous 11×14 Signature Line Wall Art Print) …

Congrats Aly & Dan!

Thanks as well to the other nine nominees that rallied their family and friends but came up a bit short at the end!

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Last year I *borrowed* the idea to share my favorite images from 2009 (think it was 13 instead of 12!) … since it was so popular, I decided to do so again this year …

Below are my top 12 in no particular order — at the end is a poll (if you’re viewing this on facebook or a feed reader, click here to view the blog post & poll) … so be sure to vote for your favorite image***.

Deadline to vote is 12.31.10 at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be announced on January 3rd!

… and what does the winner receive? An 11×14 Signature Line Wall Art Print (value: $100.00)!

Image A — Aly & Dan:

Image B – Ericka:

Image C — Miss B & her Daddy:

Image D – Boudreaux:

Image E – Stacey:

Image F – Trystan:

Image G — Katy:

Image H — Miss Emma:

Image I — Carly:

Image J – April & Brody:

Image K — Shelby:

Image L – Seth & Matthew:

(polls)

***The poll is set to only allow one vote per person/computer/IP address. That  means the polling software will only allow one person to vote one time per a computer or mobile device. And yes, I will be monitoring the voting closely for those trying to trick the polling software to keep it on the fair side …

If you have problems voting … email me at christina {at} christinamccall {dot} com and let me know what errors/problems you’re having so I can better troubleshoot & fix it!

Comments cannot be left on this blog post as votes – comments on the Network Blogs feed on Facebook don’t count towards the final tally, only the poll votes count!

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Here’s a glimpse of the post …

To read the full post as well as view the edited images (of Hannah and Robby), click here … and if you’re a fellow photographer, check out her design shop!

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In the end, this is the image he chose for the cover (shot with the Canon 15 mm fisheye lens) …

… and the cover itself (graphic design work by Seth’s brother, Lucas Bailey, a graphic designer in the DFW area).

Seth had his book launch party last Friday — sadly I was unable to attend, but I cannot wait to see the final product in person as well as to re-read his novel again.

You can purchase And The Rain Came Down directly from Seth’s website or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Borders, Hastings, or Books A Million.

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Congrats to all the other Readers’ Choice winners as well — at least two former coworkers and several relatives of other friends and former coworkers made the list as well!

And to show my heartfelt thanks to each and every person who voted for Christina McCall Photography as the Athens Review’s 2009 Readers Choice Best Photographer, a two part gift to all of you:

Part 1: a spring/summer mini session giveaway!

One commenter will receive a 30-45 minute Serendipity (aka Mini) Session to be held no later than August 31, 2010. Session will be held in Athens, Tyler, or Canton – winner’s choice. Prize includes waived creative fee + online proofing gallery with 15 images + blogged sneak peeks + (1) CMP Signature Line Mounted 8×12 Art Print. No other prints/products/files included in prize — winner will receive 10% off any items purchased. Value: $160.

To enter: Simply leave a comment here on this blog post answering the following question:

Which portrait session type you would like to win (maternity, newborn/infant, childrens, family, senior/adult individual,  couples/engagement, or pet portraiture (dog/cat))?

Deadline to leave comment entries: Sunday, March 14th at Midnight — winner will be announced on Monday, March 15th. Prize is a waived session fee +  (1) CMP Signature Line Mounted 8×12 Art Print– no other prints/products/digital files included.

Please note: Comment entries left on Facebook (both my personal profile + the CMP Fan Page) are not eligible for consideration due to Facebook policies on giveaways, sorry.

… and of course …

Part 2: Not the winner? Be one of the first five people to book a spring Off the Beaten Track (aka 90 minute-two hour full custom) session by March 31st and receive half off on the creative fee (regular creative fee rate: $200, first five people to book during March: $100). Session must be scheduled for no later than May 2, 2010. No need to mention this thank you special, your creative fee invoice will automatically reflect the discount!

And all Off the Beaten Track Sessions that book a spring or summer session by April 30th will receive 15% off their print/collection purchases (this is our regular spring special).

Thanks again to everyone that voted — and here’s hoping 2010 continues to be a great year for CMP!

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Christina McCall Photography is excited to announce a partnership with Think Pink Photography. Think Pink Photography was founded in October 2007 to support individuals and their families who have been touched by breast cancer. We are a charitable organization that serves two main purposes – celebrating life and supporting the cause.

Through our professional photographer network, we are helping breast cancer patients to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Individuals may choose to document their fight against the disease before or during treatment, or prefer to capture their victory by scheduling a session within 12 months after treatment is completed. Photographers world-wide are now available to donate time and talent to celebrate life and support the cause. There is no cost or obligation to the breast cancer patient. Clients participating in a Think Pink Session will receive a complimentary photo session, as well as a set of 10 small prints from the session. They will also receive a discount on any additional portraits they wish to purchase, although there is absolutely no purchase required at any time.

To support the cause, we have partnered with The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. All funds generated through donations and various fundraising efforts are paid directly to The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. As a 3-time breast cancer survivor, Danielle Beverly and her husband Eric joined together to form a foundation dedicated to promoting education, increasing awareness, and providing support and resources for families who have been touched by breast cancer.

Please subscribe to our blog (on the Think Pink website) and tell your friends and family about Think Pink Photography. Awareness is everything and we can’t be successful without you.

I encourage you to view the Think Pink website, make a donation, or hire a photographer that supports Think Pink Photography! If you hire me, mention Think Pink and I will make a personal donation to the organization. If you, or someone you know, would like to schedule a Think Pink session, please contact me for details.

I am very proud to be a network photographer with Think Pink Photography, and am anxious to get the word out about this amazing program. For more information, you can contact me at christina[at]christinamccall[dot]com, or you can visit the Think Pink Photography website at:
http://thinkpinkphotography.org.

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On Sunday she featured some images and tips from the recently revamped packaging materials I use for client orders — some are carried over from the ROLP days and other items were specially designed for the new business name. So stop by and say hello over at Paperie Boutique — and if you’re a fellow photographer, consider submitting your packaging material images and tips as well!

Here’s a screenshot of CMP’s ‘guest spot’: