Calling All Ladies Contest Winner Brandy!

I realize this post is long overdue but things have just been hectic around here the last few weeks so we're glad we're starting to catch up on a few things. Our Calling All Ladies Contest that we held a few months back turned out better than expected. We had a close race up to the final hours of the contest and until midnight we weren't sure who would win. In the end Brandy was declared the winner with a close second going to Kacey & Jay. Last month we set up the actual session with Brandy and decided on Castlewood Canyon as the location. Donna Kelly did the makeup and hair for Brandy and did a beautiful job. She helped us out for our first Senior Rock Star Tour last month as well and did such a great job that we had to have her help us for this event as well. When we got out to Castlewood Canyon the park ranger warned us about the mosquitos and boy was he right. By the end of the day we totaled 59 mosquito bites between the three of us- yet Brandy was such a sport through it all! We had a great time taking photos the entire afternoon and even got in the water (which I don't think helped deter the mosquitos at all). Here are just a few images we took during the session. Check back for some video footage we took of the day with my new camera. If you or someone you know is interested in a bridal fashion shoot please let us know!










I caught this one right as Brandy was getting bit by a mosquito.

Calling All Ladies- Congrats Brandy!!!

Congratulations Brandy for winning our first annual Calling All Ladies Contest!!! This is going to be so much fun! We want to thank everyone who participated for making this such an awesome contest and fighting to the end. Here is a photo of our winner and her husband-to-be, Bill, from their engagement session this past fall. Everyone make sure to keep on the lookout for our session this summer.

First Annual Calling All Ladies Contest Nominees!

We had a great response to our first annual Calling All Ladies Contest! Make sure to tell all your friends and family because whoever has the most votes will win. However please make sure you only vote one time to make this a fair contest for everyone! Please scroll down to below the images to place your vote. Polls will close on April 15th at midnight- something to look forward to instead of just taxes:-) Here is the list of nominees in alphabetical order- good luck to all our awesome nominees!!!

Angel & Melissa:


Becky:


Brandy:


Jen:


Kacey & Jay:


Lauren:


Lindsey & Nate:


Sara:

Calling All Ladies- One More Week to Submit your Nomination

If you haven't already nominated yourself or someone else for our upcoming contest and would like to do so you have 1 more week to submit your nomination. The deadline is next Monday March 16th!

Calling All Brides, Bridesmaids and Ladies

So it seems there has been a little bit of of confusion regarding our contest due to the wording "Calling All Brides" indicating it's open to brides only. To solve this problem we've renamed the contest "Calling All Ladies" instead. We are extending the deadline a couple of weeks through March 16th for nominations. Sorry for the confusion... Here are the rules if you'd like to apply.

Looking for more Applicants to our Contest!

Hey everyone! We still have a few weeks left to apply for Calling All Ladies. Remember it's open to EVERYONE even if you're not engaged or married. If you've never heard of "trash the dress" sessions here is a post of some images so you can see what is is and our post about the contest rules to apply. For those of you worried about the cold weather right now don't worry the session will take place some time this summer when it gets warmer. For the lucky winner it's absolutely FREE! Free session, free photos, free hair & makeup, and a free art book with the images. Once we have all the nominations we'll put them up for everyone to vote who they want to win.

Calling All Ladies- Submit Your Nomination

So you're probably wondering by now what this whole contest thing is about so let me explain. We're holding a contest for a free bridal fashion or trash the dress, whatever you want to call it session. One lucky winner (or couple) will receive a day of fun with us and some images to take home. We'll have a make up artist for you and a hair stylist to dress you up for the day. The only thing you need is a long dress (bridal gown or something similar) that you don't mind getting a little or a lot dirty (2nd hand or vintage shops have some great options for this). The winner will receive the images on a high resolution disk with personal copyright use and a personalized 8x8 Coffee Table Art Book.

So here are the rules:
1. Open to any past, present or future bride. Maybe you were married a year ago, are planning your wedding now, or still haven't found Mr. Right- regardless if you've worked with us before or would love to become a new client everyone is welcome to apply. However, nominees must be 18 or over.
2. Nominate yourself or someone else (with their permission of course).
3. You can be nominated as a single or as a couple. Bring your husband, best friend, fiance or just yourself.
4. Be willing to have fun!
5. If nominated your friends, family, etc will cast votes for who they want to win. Whoever gets the most votes wins.

To apply please email dusty@volkelimage.com with the following information:
1. First and last name
2. Contact email and phone number
3. If you are a new client please submit an image of yourself approx 750x500 pixels in size to be posted for voting

Nominations begin February 6th through March 6th. Please spread the word about this contest- it's going to be a blast! We will announce all the nominees the following week and voting will begin at that time. Check back to see the list of nominees and get a chance to vote for who you think should win.

Volkel Image- Calling All Ladies!

Volkel Image WANTS YOU! Stayed tuned for more details on this upcoming contest.