An Anniversary and a Giveaway!!

Here it is, 2 years since I officially went into business, on November 30th, 2009. Time sure does fly! I'd like to thank all of my wonderful friends, family, and CLIENTS for your support these 2 years! I look forward to continuing to capture moments for you all!


In honor of my anniversary, I'm having a giveaway!! There are 2 parts to this giveaway:

First up, for one winner: local Denver metro area (even CO Springs)  folks, or Boise area folks - Enter to win a free photo session with me! :) You will get a 1-hour session for up to 6 people, and 10 digital images with print release (over $300 Value). If it's a Boise winner, your time frame will be a bit limited to when I come to town. :)  

For a second winner, a prize pack of a few of my favorite things!

First, one of my all time favorite designers of Photoshop Templates and actions, as well as awesome marketing materials and custom design services: Wild Hearts Photography. Not only does she create beautiful digital templates, pages, and backgrounds, Stacey at WHP is also an amazingly talented photographer! Be sure to visit her photography web site and WHP Design Shop to see all that she has to offer. A $25 gift certificate to her design shop is up for grabs here!

Wild Hearts Photography Facebook Page

Next up, Michele at Live Simply Designs has donated a $20 gift certificate! She has all kinds of photo blocks and ornaments - even a wooden photo matching game!


Her Etsy shop is closed for the holidays, but will open soon to take orders for 2012!! Remember my ridiculously awesome photo blocks that I got this year?



Those were from Live Simply! :) Check out the Live Simply Facebook page.

Oh, and one more thing - this photo below is of some amazing ornaments I had made by Live Simply, using digital papers from Wild Hearts Photography (above)  - I adore them!!!



Finally, I have an exciting chalk talk package from TLG Crafts. In addition to super fun chalkboard magnets, wedding signs, photo props, wedding charms, etc., TLG Crafts also has journals, bookmarks, pendants, pins, scrapbooking supplies, and tons of other gift ideas!

The prize package from TLG Crafts contains:

2 different fun-shaped chalkboards with white borders (approx 8x10in)
1 fun-shaped chalkboard with a green border (approx 8x10in)
1 large chalkboard speech bubble - super fun photo prop!
1 white chalkboard marker (have you seen these things? They rock!)
1 spray bottle and eraser set for use with the chalkboard marker
1 super cool pendant necklace with a vintage camera on it

So, want to know how to win? As my 5-year-old says, 'It's easy-peasy!!'

To Enter:
1)Leave a comment on this blog post (click the link at the bottom left of the post, in the yellow box that says "# comments")- you must leave a name, and a way to contact you if you win!
IMPORTANT - TO ENTER TO WIN THE FREE PHOTOSHOOT WITH ME - please write "Local" in your comment! I will choose from the local (Denver metro or Boise metro) entries for that prize.
One entry per person.

2)PRETTY PLEASE - Like my Facebook page, and check out our vendors on Facebook and give 'em a "like"! This is not a requirement but a kind request, and would be greatly appreciated. :) Tell them Carolyn Benik Photography sent you!
Carolyn Benik Photography, LLC
Wild Hearts Photography
Live Simply Photo Blocks
TLG Crafts - No Facebook Page, but "favorite" them on Etsy if you have an account!

3)TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!! For every 20 entries we get, I will also draw another winner for a surprise bonus prize! At the bottom of this post there are buttons for sharing in several places, or you can reshare my posts on Facebook. :)

4)Wait to see if you've won! Entries will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. Mountain time on December 15th, 2011. On December 16th, I will draw one winner for the photo shoot from all local entries. I will draw one winner from all entries for the 'favorite things' prize package from our vendors. I will draw one winner for each additional prize for every 20 entries we get.

Thank you to our wonderful vendors for some great prizes. Thank you for all you do!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOT SPONSORED OR ENDORSED IN ANY WAY BY FACEBOOK.