{BIG giveaway}

Hi! It's been awhile, right?

I have so much to fill everyone in on, but I am short on time at the moment. (who am I kidding...when am I NOT short on time?) I want to get this amazing giveaway up so you can get some free goodies from me, and one of my good friends Brittany from Clicks and Crochets.

I have been super busy being a mommy, moving into a new house, training a new puppy, photographing amazing, sweet newborns, and booking weddings for the season. I have been seriously neglectful of this blog, but I plan to change that in the near future. I am changing a lot of things about my business, including putting more of my focus on newborn and maternity portraits.

Who wouldn't want to spend all their time photographing moments like this....



I absolutely adore photographing newborns. That first week after birth is magical, something to be captured and remembered forever. I am so blessed that my clients allow me into their little world during those precious moments. Which is why...I will be giving away one newborn session. See the bottom of this post for rules and how to enter.

Onto an amazing friend and talented artist, Brittany from Clicks and Crochets. I met Brittany in a photography forum, and we quickly became good friends. She recently opened up an etsy shop, selling adorable crocheted  items. They are a great addition to a session or on their own. My girls both have hats from her, and we love them. 

...and her products are a staple in pretty every session I have...isn't this blanket beautiful?


Brittany is so generously giving away a gift certificate to her shop valued at $20 dollars. Rules and how to enter towards the end of the post!!

As I mentioned above, I am going to be mainly focusing on newborn and maternity photography. On top of the giveaway, I am going to be needing 3 pregnant models. You must be in your 7th month of pregnancy and in the Southeast MI area. The sessions will be taking place at various locations throughout Ann Arbor and surrounding areas. Added bonus- my maternity models will receive half off the session fee for a newborn session!!! SO...if you are or know someone who is pregnant please email me and let me know why I should choose you to represent my art! melissa@melissalaruephotography.com

Another random commenter will receive a FREE {$175 value} session. Whatever you want...family, baby, couple, senior, engagement, etc.

Now you ask...how do I enter? First- if you are on face book like my page and leave me a comment telling me what a session would mean to you, or the person you are entering for.  (and what session you would like to win)  Second- leave me a comment on this blog about your dream session. I'm talking themes, outfits, locations...let your imagination run wild!

For the clicks and crochets gift certificate, all you need to do is leave a comment (separate than the others) on the blog. Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact the winner easily!!

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend, and the winners will be announced Tuesday evening :)