I was lucky to get to cover an upcoming article for AroundMainLine.com that will feature the ladies that run Touch of Blush. They are makeup artists and stylists and amazing entrepreneurs. We got to witness a makeover from start to finish and the difference is outstanding. The thing that impressed me most about them as makeup artists is that they work hard to produce a look that is not overdone, but simply accentuates your natural beauty. They are passionate about what they do and it shows in their work.

Keep an eye out for the article that will soon appear on AroundMainLine.com… it will be filled with makeup tips, product information, and quite possible even a few industry secrets…

Post-makeover gorgeousness…

And of course, you all know that if there is a dog around… I will photograph it. I just can’t help myself. This is Kate’s parent’s dog named Buddha. Such a sweet, happy little guy and he loves the ladies. Pretty sure they love him too…

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  • Christina - Your pictures are making me think i need to get a wide angle lens!! I’ve been pondering but these may have pushed me to make the decision..

Ok… a busy, busy day today kept me from posting this until now so I apologize for keeping everyone in suspense. I relied on Random.org to select a random number and the winner of the set of cards is…

MEGAN V. !!!

Megan is a past client of mine and her pup Bentley, the yellow lab, is one of the dog’s featured on a card so I’m sure she’ll be thrilled. Congrats Megan! Your cards will be in the mail shortly..

And thank you to all that participated! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the blog love. Never fear if you did not win this time… I have a few other FANTASTIC giveaways in the works so keep checking in for another chance to win soon.

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  • megan v. - WOOHOO! 🙂

  • becky serpe - yay megan!!!!!

Jill, Dan, and Jersey Girl met me in Old City a few weeks ago for their photo session… We got very lucky with the weather as it was drizzling on my way into the city but the weather cleared and we were able to run around and play and almost get kicked out of the square. Oops. Sorry for getting you in trouble Jersey… I hope the photos were worth it! 

If you want to see a slideshow of all of Jersey Girl’s photos… click HERE! 

You all know how much I love me some bulldog wrinkles… 

Jersey rocks some bling… Her momma made this collar for her! 

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  • john...of johnwairephoto - LOVE those wrinkles!

  • Sarah - i love the shot of the ‘BLING’ jersey color….these are awesome.

  • Jill Manson - I received my photo package in the mail! I couldn’t be more happy! The pictures are fantastic which I already knew but I absolutely loved how you put such personal touches to it all. That was so sweet the bag of dog treats for Jersey and she says thanks. But it all was so wonderful! But I will be ordering some more prints! But seriously you really out did yourself and I couldn’t have been happier! You are a pleasure to work with!

Monster Monday giveaways are becoming a habit around here. Sounds like a good habit to have. And it makes sense because there’s not a much better way to start the week than to give away some fun free stuff. What we have today is an adorable set of nine photo greeting cards and envelopes. Perfect for any dog lover and blank inside so they’re good for any purpose. They are made from a sampling of past client images, so you may see your own pup in there. And you will definitely see my own pup in there…

Read below for contest rules.

 

TO ENTER:

To enter, simply leave a comment here! To leave a comment, click the ‘add a comment’ link below. Entries are limited to one per person.

However, you can earn extra chances simply by spreading the word about the contest. Post about it on your own blog, Facebook, or Twitter account, linking to www.aprilziegler.com, and you can earn an additional entry for each place that you post. Bonus! So you could earn up to 4 chances to win! Make sure you come back here to leave a separate comment for each to be counted again and link to where you wrote about the contest. Good luck!

A winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, June 24, after 12 p.m. Eastern time!

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  • thephillydog - Rebecca - I LOVE your animal photographs!!!! You really capture the pets in the “moment.” I will definitely link to your website on my blog.

  • Donna - Your pics are awesome — love them! Lexie is actually in surgery right now — think positive thoughts!!

  • Emily Beaty - Soooo cute! Love your work. 🙂

  • Dana - I puffy heart your stuff April! totally reposting on Twitter! 🙂

  • Emily - Amazing work april – i cannot wait for you to photograph Phillie!

  • john...of johnwairephoto - let’s just end all this suspense right now. i know i one. gimme gimme ! random.org has my name ALL over it!

  • Lori - These are adorable, April!

  • Mike - Great way to showcase your amazing talent!

  • Jessica - I love your pet photos … now if only I can make time to have my two doggies photographed! Are these cards going to be available to purchase?

  • melissa - These are so cute!

  • Trisha Clark Closta - Puppy cards = fun!! These cards are beautifully shot- great work.

  • Sandi - Another great giveaway idea! Outstanding work as always!

  • Julie - ooh, ooh, pick me, pick me 😉

  • Rebecca - Me! My husband has a thing for cards with dogs on them. I’d love to have a stash to give him!!

  • Tina R - How fun! I love your doggy pics, and these are so cute 🙂

  • Sarah - Love your photos! They are amazing!

  • Molly's Moms - These pictures are so cute!!

  • Jen - What a FUN idea…absolutely precious 🙂

  • Karen - awww….love the pup photos! Soooo cute!

  • Erin - Love love love your work! U would love to win this for Zoey! She is our new adopted lab!

  • Michelle - What a fun give away. Love your work!

  • Melissa Kay - These are adorable!

  • Stephanie - Oh I am going all out on this. Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Here we go 🙂

  • Kaitlin - They’re so cute! I’d love to win them.

  • ellie - LOVE these cards. your work is beautiful!

  • Wendy - Those are great!!!!

  • megan v. - so….I WANT THESE! 🙂 Bentley is on one!

  • Nancy - I love these! I can’t wait for you to do Sam!!

  • danm - These cards and photos are awesome!

  • Rebecca Rodriguez - Those are so cute!!

  • Judy G. - These are adorable! You really should contact a greeting card company and send them samples. You have such talent!

  • becky serpe - Hi April! I am entering! I love these too 🙂

  • Christa - Awesome photos April! You do amazing work

  • Patty - Your pictures are awesome!

  • barb fischer - your pictures are great–specially the ones of your Boston–just adorable–I love Bostons–was born with one under my crib and will die with one on my lap–Love those Bostons–Have four for now–lol
    barb

  • diane haekwy - They are beautiful pusps!

  • Erin - I adore your work-it’s fantastic!

  • Emily Beaty - I re-tweeted! 🙂

  • Emilee - Awesome giveaway! I love the cards, they look beautiful!

  • mom - Hey dear, ok i’m entering your contest. Your cards are soooooo cute! I am always in awe of your photography talent 🙂

  • Jen - Love these! As always, fingers crossed!

  • Jamie - I totally wanna win! I LOVE these cards! Brilliant giveaway by the way. I just tweeted it, and am off to do the same on my FB wall. Hoping I get lucky! 🙂

  • Jamie - Ok, just posted to my twitter feed and facebook wall! 🙂

  • Jennie Huettel - Great idea! I will post on my facebook and blog and twitter (if they let me back on! My blog was hacked and now twitter thinks I’m a bad girl!) Keep up the great work!

  • Ashley - Your pictures are so sweet and amazing. Great idea for a contest. Absolutely perfect work!!!

  • Angela - Love your pet pics! I will post a link on my Facebook account.

  • Ashley - Just posted on my facebook, I am so gonna win these.

  • Angela Jordan - Posted a link on my facebook profile.

  • Angela Jordan - Just retweeted on Twitter.

  • Carole Borges - Me! Me! Me! i have the most perfect photo of my sweet baby Karma!

  • Robyn Seely - I would like to be entered for your Monster Monday contest. I hope I win!

  • Bryn Hoyt - Cannot wait for our photo session!

  • Marie Lipton - These are absolutely beautiful!

  • Erin - Posted about this great giveaway on FB! 🙂

  • Emilee - I posted about the contest on twitter! http://twitter.com/emileefuss/status/2297098575

  • Tara Usher - V

  • Gretchen - Love your animal photos. They really capture the essence of our best friends and co-pilots!

  • Molly Uehling - Aw… April! Tristan is in the set! Love this, so flattering that you picked him, but all these doggies show off one thing really well – how amazing your work is! We’ll submit here, and I’ll ofcourse add this to my twitter and facebook…:)

  • Molly Uehling - I added to Twitter!!! mollymuehling

  • Molly Uehling - I added to facebook!!! molly mendte uehling!

  • Jackie Myers - April, I would still like to talk to you about a day at our dog park ~ sorry for not getting back to you in a while~

  • Maria - Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say
    that I’ve really enjoyed reading your posts. Anyway
    I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon!

  • Peggy Mendte - Okay, got to try and win a card set including my granddog….Tristan!!! Such a great idea… my grandkids would LOVE getting these in the mail!!!

  • vicki - how cute! love the cards!

  • vicki - Posted them in my dog’s blog.. yes my dog blogs 😀 http://morganthedog.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-some-cute-cards.html

  • vicki - And it’s on twitter 😀 http://twitter.com/morganthedog/status/2305711187

  • vicki - It’s up on my facebook too 🙂

  • Angela - Those are some of the most beautiful dog photos/card I’ve ever seen. You have exceptional work. I love anyone that shows such personality in animal photos.

  • Katherine - Awesome images! LOVE THEM! Pick me, pick me! 😀

  • Katherine - I don’t know how to link to it, but I tweeted your contest, too! Here’s my twitter page: https://twitter.com/phetched/

    Yay! 😀

  • megan - i love these notecards! my daughter would adore them… her doggy cousin is Tristan!!! he looks adorable!

  • Janice - They’re all adorable – though I must admit, I’m partial to the black and tan English Cocker!!

  • Cathie B. Randall - Fantastic work…so natural. The pups are spectacular! What a joy it must be to work with them…. 😉

  • Judy G. - I posted the link on my Facebook!

  • Lesley - just found your site. So far I love what I see and can’t wait to go explore more.

  • megan v. - it’s up on facebook! 🙂

  • megan v. - It’s up on twitter too!

  • becky serpe - april, i posted a link to you on my facebook page!

  • isabelle c. roscioli - # 9 Monica/Kyle.

    LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED

Though I have been shooting mostly dogs these days, I got to do something a little different with a family session. And I must say, this family makes some beautiful babies! 

These boys were so cooperative! That’s hard to come by with kids that age. And they cracked me up. I just told them where to sit and look at what they came up with… 

And this is the couple that is responsible for the most beautiful little curly-haired girls…

This is one of my FAVORITES from the session. Not only because Leah looks like a complete doll, she could totally be a baby Gap model, but because in this shot she is mid-dance. She was dancing it up and cracking herself up at the same time. I loved it…

 

You can watch a slideshow of their session by clicking HERE!

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