Happy Holidays!! | 2015 Free Wedding Photography Contest

It's that time again!!! The holidays are again upon us and the year is coming to an end...

In tradition, we would like to give back (our way), and once again hold our contest for:

FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY!!

This contest is open for all couples worldwide!* 

We have had so much fun with our past winners! The appreciation and love our past winners have had for one another has been so amazing!

There are so many couples out there that have overcome obstacles together. There are so many couples out there who financially just don't have the budget for a professional photographer and could use a break. There are so many couples out there that give their all for others and never ask for anything in return.

It is for those couples, that we want to give back by offering free wedding photography to one deserving couple!

The Selected Deserving Couple Will Receive

•A Full Day Wedding Photography Coverage •High Resolution Wedding Day Photos via Download or Disc •Custom Photo Toning and Processing •Online Proofing/Private Gallery

How To Enter

Email the following to: info@conceptaphoto.com •The couple’s first and last names. •Contact info for the both of them. •Wedding date and planned location •Their story (How they met, got engaged, and why they deserve to win) •Three fun facts about the couple •A picture or two of the couple

(DEADLINE: January 31, 2015 11:59pm EST)

The top 3 chosen couples will be announced here on the blog and Facebook with their photos and stories on February 3rd, 2015 after which readers will have until February 13, 2015 11:59pm EST to vote for their favorite deserving couple. The winning couple will be announced on the blog on February 14, 2015 (Valentine's Day).

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2014 Winners | Danielle and Daniel

*The Technicalities (please read):

Weddings must take place during the 2015 year and can be anywhere in the world. If we are already booked for your wedding date, and you are not able to change it, then the winning couple must forfeit the prize and the next qualifying couple will receive the prize. For weddings over 150 miles from Savannah, Georgia, travel fees for two photographers is required to be paid by the winning couple.This giveaway has no cash value. Entries must be submitted no later then January 31, 2015 in order to qualify. Couples may enter themselves or be nominated by another party. However in order to qualify, the nominated couple must be aware of the entry. Past clients, or currently booked clients do not qualify for this giveaway. An email will be sent to the winning couple and if multiple unsuccessful attempts have been made to reach the couple, or for some reason the couple is unable to claim the prize, they will forfeit the prize, and it will be given to the next qualifying couple.

2014 Wedding Photography Contest | Finalists

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT VOTED!

CONGRATULATIONS DANIELLE AND DANIEL!

I'm excited to announce, after having a real hard time choosing, our finalists for our 2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway!

There were so many deserving couples that it was truly hard to narrow down to just three couples...

To all those that entered, thank you so much for sharing your stories with us!

On to our Finalists:

Danielle and Daniel

2014 Wedding Photography Contest Finalist

As recent graduating students within the forestry profession, money has never been our objective while pursuing our career. We have both chosen a path of environmental and societal benefits, a path of passion. Our wedding will be located in Athens, Ga, where our love story blossomed, in front of a small barn in the middle of Fall. Athens- the beginning of us; a barn- a humble, rustic venue that best represents our personality; fall- the season of change, perfect for transitioning us into husband and wife.

A wedding package from Concept-A would help us capture the essence of what we have discovered together but were unable to put into words: the meeting of fate through a lumberjack contest; the sharing of a love for the outdoors and our pets; testing our love with long summers of separation and returning to school to grow independently, yet together and more inseparable over time. Being in the same career field with limited job offers has made it difficult to find full-time positions within the same area. Consequently, after much discussion and consideration, Daniel has accepted a great full-time opportunity in Brunswick, Georgia, leaving us with one income to live off of, one income to start paying back college student loans accumulated over the last 5 years and one income to start saving for our future permanent home, as well as our dream wedding in November.

Winston Churchill stated “you make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.” We choose to give passion, to give back to our school and communities, to give to our profession, and to give to love. A picture says a thousand words, and a wedding package from Concept-A would depict a love story more unique than any other. This package would greatly help us by providing us with memories frozen in time for us to look back upon when we’re older; memories to remind us of our undying love during times of hardship; and help display our fairytale love story for all to see.

Rokesha and Edward

2014 Wedding Photography Contest Finalist

Rokesha and Edward met through a mutual friend 2008. Rokesha was at one of her friends house when Edward came over to the gathering. They both must have felt a connection because later that night Edward asked the mutual friend about Rokesha. The mutual friend told Rokesha about Edward asking about her and she told her friend to give Edward her number. They communicated for years and became good friends. They ending up losing communication and later saw each other out. They exchanged number and set their first date with each other in April of 2011 by May 2011 they called it official. Later that year Edward loss his mother to her fight with Sickle Cell. Rokesha knew he was the one for her the way he took care of his mother and grandmother with some much loving care. Edward helped his mother and his grandmother who has been sick for many years, he continues to care for his grandmother, take care his own family.

Rokesha has two kids who Edward has took in like they're his kids. She works as a Medical Coder at the local hospital in Charleston, SC. She is hard working and tries hard to keep her family together by paving the foundation to a better life for them. She's the force behind her family love one another unconditional and even though they may not have everything they want they are happy and thankful for what they have together.They got engaged on February 2013 in Myrtle Beach,SC and have been trying to save for their big day but wasn't able to so they are paying for their wedding with the help of some family members. I think this would be a great blessing to them to help with some of the stress with coming up with the money to make there union as one.

Betsy and Michael

2014 Wedding Photography Contest Finalist

We met at church, funny thing is he was the guy who happened to arrive at the same time as me that first day I came and held the door open for me. We eventually ran into each other again and begin discussing our favorite thing, music and then on we become best friends. He, shall you say, courted me and then it started getting serious. But I wanted to make sure he was the right person for me so we dated and he actually flew me out with him to meet his parents. After I saw him around his family and how much he loved them, I knew he was the guy for me. We recently got engaged in November 2013. I was returning from a business trip, (flew home to ATL airport) I knew I was going to have to ride the Marta because he was at work and couldn't come pick me up. I was ascending up the escalator at the airport to baggage claim and when I got to the top of the stairs - I saw these huge signs held by my family and best friends that said - BETSY WILL YOU MARRY ME? I walked over and immediately said yes even before he asked. It was definitely a surprise!

We incredibly tight on budget I'm still in college and both of our families can barely afford to help us with our expenses so we are definitely pinching our pennies and DIY projects.

This will sound cheesy, but it's true of Michael. He is the kindest person I've ever meet and it's hard to believe he even exist so lovely. He has taught me how to be a more patient person and to always have an open mind and to how to consider others. I feel like Michael deserves beautiful memories of our wedding. He has been through a lot of pain and sadness in his past relationships.

It would be an honor to have our smiles and smiles of our loved ones captured by Concept-A.

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Please share with family and friends as VOTING IS NOW CLOSED!

Please be respectful/honest with votes.

Grace and Ben | Couple's Session Teaser

Take a look at this beautiful couple's session, shot solo by the talented Megan! This session truly shows the love Grace and Ben radiate toward one another, not to mention, how much fun they have with each other.

I think session is sooo fun! :)

On to some images from the session...

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Its that time again!!! | 2014 Free Wedding Photography Contest

(CONTEST ENTRY NOW CLOSED)

The holidays are again upon us and the year is coming to an end... In tradition, we would like to give back and once again hold our contest for:

FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY!!

We feel our past two contests, since our inaugural 2012 Contest, have been great successes! We have had so much fun with our past winners, and the appreciation and love our past winners have had for one another has been heartwarming! They truly showed that there is no obstacle you cannot overcome.

There are so many couples out there that have overcome obstacles together. There are so many couples out there who struggle financially and could use a break. There are so many couples out there that give their all for others and never ask for anything in return.

It is for those couples, that we want to give back by offering free wedding photography to one deserving couple!

The Selected Deserving Couple Will Receive

•A Full Day Wedding Photography Coverage •High Resolution Wedding Day Photos on Disc •Custom Photo Toning and Processing •Online Proofing/Private Gallery

How To Enter

Email the following to: info@conceptaphoto.com •The couple’s first and last names. •Contact info for the both of them. •Wedding date and planned location •Their story (How they met, got engaged, and why they deserve this free wedding coverage) •A picture or two of the couple

(DEADLINE: January 31, 2014 11:59pm EST)

The top 3 deserving couples will be announced here on the blog with their photos and stories on February 3rd, 2014 after which readers will have until February 13, 2014 11:59pm EST to vote for their favorite deserving couple. The winning couple will be announced on the blog on February 14, 2014 (Valentine's Day).

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2012 Winners | Annaliza and Charlie

The Technicalities (please read):

Your submission must be TRUE. This contest is for couples who have overcome great odds, hardships, or are otherwise deserving of free wedding photography. Weddings must take place during the 2014 year and can be anywhere in the world. If we are already booked for your wedding date, and you are not able to change it, then the winning couple must forfeit the prize and the next qualifying couple will receive the prize. For weddings over 150 miles from Savannah, Georgia, travel fees for two photographers is required to be paid by the winning couple.This giveaway has no cash value. Entries must be submitted no later then January 31, 2014 in order to qualify. Couples may enter themselves or be nominated by another party. However in order to qualify, the nominated couple must be aware of the entry. Past clients, or currently booked clients do not qualify for this giveaway. An email will be sent to the winning couple and if multiple unsuccessful attempts have been made to reach the couple, or for some reason the couple is unable to claim the prize, they will forfeit the prize, and it will be given to the next qualifying couple.