At the end of the post, there is a long list of thank you's to everyone who made yesterday a success! I am truly grateful for all of the help and support! Be sure to also check out the winners of the giveaway!
I cannot put into words how much I enjoyed yesterday. It was so exciting to be among so many wonderful local businesses. I am just in pure amazement of the talent in Huntsville.
Without the following list of people, yesterday would not have been a success! They all contributed to making my vision become a reality. I am so thankful.
First, thank you, Chamber of Commerce, for giving me this opportunity! Since I moved here two years ago, the Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Business Center of North Alabama have been extremely supportive of my business. Not just my business, but all small businesses! I highly encourage anyone just beginning, to contact them! You will not regret it.
Krista and her family. Krista is a fellow photographer and a good friend of mine in Huntsville. I owe this girl so much!!! She kept me sane. She helped me paint. She offered her garage :) And her Suburban for transport! I am telling you, I am forever indebted to this girl! Krista came with me the day of the Expo, helped me set up and stood by my side. Thank you, Krista, for being there.
Krista and her husband, Daniel, also put me in touch with Travis.
Travis Boginski of GT Construction literally made this vision a reality. I knew I wanted to construct a wall with hollow doors, I just could not wrap my head around how to do it. While it would have taken me days upon days to build, he knocked it out in less than an hour. He builds houses for a living, so my measly wall was nothing! :) The best part, he made it easy for me to take apart/put together. Amazing. Thank you, Travis!!
Another thank you goes to my favorite printing vendors, ProDPI, Vision Art, WHCC, and Simply Canvas. I have ProDPI and Simply Canvas to thank for my canvases. I also have ProDPI to thank for my prints and 10x20 standout with my logo. Another thank you goes to Vision Art. Vision Art specializes in printing fine art books, which are my all-time favorite. I love them because I love telling stories with my images and books are a perfect way to do just that. Thank you Vision Art! WHCC does all my printing for press products, including the 4.5x5 brochures I created to handout. They also make the adorable 3x3 brag books. These vendors have the quality. They have incredible customer service. And they also make my work look good! :) I could not be more pleased with their services.
Erin Lindsey of Erin Lindsey Images is another local photographer that I love and adore. I highly recommend her!! She was with me in the beginning stages of this project and helped brainstorm ideas for the living room concept. She helped me shop, pointed me in the direction of some pretty fabulous thrift stores and antique malls (where I acquired the table and bookcase shelf). She was also kind enough to let me borrow those two adorable chairs and pillows. AND the vintage camera and decorative books! She is so awesome and would drop anything to help you. Seriously, go check her out!
My mints! As a gift, I handed out mini mint tins with my logo. I kept a tin for myself, because they are so delicious!! They were made by Forever Wed. If you are ever in need of personalized gifts, wedding favors and more, I recommend them!
My sister and brother-in-law. And I'll throw my niece, Avery, in there too! I don't even know where to begin to thank them. They are miles away, but I feel like they are right next door. They are always there to offer advice, wisdom, criticism regardless of the time or day. I am extremely grateful to have them in my life.
Morgan Trinker! I have to give this girl a shout out! Not only is she an amazing photographer, she is unbelievably kind and generous. In this specific situation, she calmed my nerves and offered genuine advice on having a booth. No exaggeration, she is a true inspiration.
My past clients. Thank you for trusting in me. Giving me opportunities. Photographing you and your families. Capturing and preserving your memories. With every session, I am so honored. Thank you.
To Krista, Luis, Maisee and Niroshen for helping me take down the set up!
To my parents, just because! :)
And Alex. My best friend and love of my life. He's been in Hawaii the past two weeks... for work... (Not fair right!) :) And even though he's been gone the past two weeks, he's been there every step of the way.
THANK YOU!!!! AND now.. the winners of the giveaway! Those who stopped by the booth had the opportunity to fill out a ticket or drop their business card into the drawing to win one of three prizes..
The Grand Prize..
Free Lifestyle Session ($285 Value)
The Grand Prize goes to Donna Cowart!
The Second Prize..
16x20 Gallery Wrap Canvas ($195 Value)
The Second Prize goes to Shari MacPherson!
The Third Prize..
$100 Print Credit (toward any product of Lauren Tomasella Photography)
The Third Prize goes to Erin Railey!
Thank you again to all of those who participated in the giveaway!
Free Lifestyle Session ($285 Value)
The Grand Prize goes to Donna Cowart!
The Second Prize..
16x20 Gallery Wrap Canvas ($195 Value)
The Second Prize goes to Shari MacPherson!
The Third Prize..
$100 Print Credit (toward any product of Lauren Tomasella Photography)
The Third Prize goes to Erin Railey!
Thank you again to all of those who participated in the giveaway!
