Huge 1st Birthday Giveaway!!

One year - 12 months - 52 weeks - 365 days...has it really been a whole year?? My, my time flies when you are having fun aye! And FUN I have had!!

This year I have met some of the most incredible families - I have been part of some tender and sweet, some hilarious and fun... I have had the most fun imaginable capturing your moments and memories so you can treasure them forever. Thank you so much for starting my business off with a bang!!

I have also had the opportunity to work with some amazing prop makers and action/texture creators that have taken my photos from average to amazing.

So, I decided to ask some of MY favorite vendors if they would help me celebrate my 1st year in business by taking part in this giveaway. I have used products from every single one and highly recommend them all. And lucky for me (and you) they said 'yes'.

This giveaway is running from Monday 21st March (today) to Friday 25th at 9pm. Winner announced on Saturday the 26th March.

So, here we go...in no particular order:

Neisha's Baby Blue

Neisha makes the most amazing headbands for little girls. She has a talent with feathers and beads, chiffon, crystals and lace like no other and makes a variety of sizes and styles to suit any outfit you may need. She is kindly donating one of her beautiful headbands - it is shown in the first photograph and is known as the 'Sarah' - how cool is that?!

After the Bump

When you need to find a special little hat or photography prop, it doesn't get much sweeter than 'After the Bump'. Amanda creates the loveliest hats and I am so thrilled that one of you gets to win one of her chin strap hats. They are so incredibly sweet!


Sassy Designs

I found Terry from Sassy Designs as I was looking for new papers for my digi-scrapping. She had everything I wanted and more. Her lovely store is a one stop shop for all sorts of tools from templates to card designs and papers galore. The best thing about her papers is that they come in sets of corresponding colors/styles so you can use a pack together perfectly. I love using her papers and templates to create my photo storyboards. Terry has generously donated a $100 voucher to the winner!

Organic Mamas

I met Shannon from Organic Mamas as I was looking for some coccons and wraps and I loved that she used organic wool and dyes for all of her products. She doesn't just make photography props and hats - she has a huge selection of other natural products such as teething ring necklaces and ear rings. She has donated a $50 gift voucher to the lucky winner!

Babies Republic

The lovely Justyna actually lives in Dublin - but don't let that put you off as this girl is reliable and very fast! She makes incredible hats and has even done custom orders for clients of mine. Justyna has kindly offered to donate one of her sweet pom pom hats - you get to choose the colors so start dreaming :)



Green Cleaning Mama

Gina has been a photography client of mine since I have started...and recently she launched her own little business under Norwex - the natural cleaning company. Their goal is to "improve the quality of life by radically reducing the use of chemicals in personal care and cleaning". She has kindly agreed to donate a basic pack which includes the amazing Enviro cloth and Window cloth. once you try these, you will be amazed and there 2 will not be enough!



Olive Juice

I found Hannah when looking for the perfect little chinstrap for an idea I had about a baby in a basket in the snow. Her little hat was perfect and I have ordered more :) I hope you enjoying looking through her fun creations for babies as much as I do. Hannah has generously donated one of her fun unique pom pom hats to the lucky winner!

Bella's Bowtique

Kristie is a local gal who specialises in making headbands and bows for every occasion. Most of the time you find her ware on babies and young girls, but she has just started a gorgeous line for brides which are just to die for. The winner will receive one of these sweet little red/white chiffon headbands - perfect for your fav Summer outfit.

Melissa Davis Designs

Melissa Davis Designs is the creator of many cute and fun templates for you to use - from cards to digi-scrap pages, mini books and photo albums, she has something to suit your style and needs. I love using her products and I know you will too. Melissa has generously donated a $50 voucher to the winner!

Chasing Dreams Photography

Colleen is not only a wonderful photographer, but incredibly talented at creating textures also. Her textures add that special touch to photographs to take them to the next level. She has generously decided to donate her 'Europe' set of textures - have a look at these examples - so much fun to play with!!

Fink Handmades

Kimmie from Fink Handmades specializes in creating just about any kind of hat imaginable - dinosaurs, owls, cows, puppies, bears, monkeys - she does them all. She occasionally dabbles in other fun kid items - I bought a set of 'little guy' ties just the other day. Kimmie has kindly donated a custom hat - you choose the style/size/colors - just let her know once you win. :)

Millie's Bows

Jamie from Millie's bows makes cute, handmade bows for little girls. I have watched her time and time again make perfect custom bows for clients and her product is some of the highest quality I have used. Jamie has generously donated some beautiful bows to the lucky winner!




Bekima Knits

Tanya's sweet store was one of the first places I purchased a newborn hat from. Her sweet pom pom hats are still one of my more popular photography prop and they have lasted so well. They are made with super soft yarn. You will love them - she has donated one of her pom pom hats to the winner - lucky you!



My Four Hens Photography

Sarah from M4H creates amazing and unique actions for both Photoshop and Elements. I use her actions when I need to warm a photo up (balancing the grey of the PNW) or just add that special touch. Her actions are easy to use and I know you will have fun playing with them and changing the feel of your images with one easy click. Sarah has generously donated a $50.00 voucher to the lucky winner!


Melissa from Preserved Photo

I discovered Melissa's photo blocks by chance - but I am so glad I did. Her photo blocks are an awesome way to preserve and display your precious memories. I am so excited to be able to offer them to clients. The lucky winner will receive 4 photo blocks - two large and two small single sided blocks.






Sarah Sweetman Photography

Yes, I cant resist taking part - it is MY birthday after all right??!! I am donating $100 towards a session with me. It can be used on any kind of session including mini sessions. In the case of an 'out of town' winner, if you can get to Seattle, I would love to honor it for you... :) (or Auckland New Zealand in Dec 2011)



Oh My word - is the winner going to be lucky or what???? I am soooo excited to be hosting this giveaway - thank you to everyone who is taking part.

So... do I enter??' I hear you ask..

Details below:

There are 4 ways you can enter to win. Each entry will need to have it's own separate comment so if you do all of them, you will have 4 separate blog comments.

Entry 1. Like all the vendors on FB - I have made it simple for you by creating hyperlinks to each below - when you click 'like' please leave a little love saying hi. It makes us all feel good. By liking all the vendors, you get 1(one) entry.


Neisha's Baby Blue
After the Bump
Sassy Designs

Organic Mamas
Babies Republic
Green Cleaning Mama
Olive Juice
Chasing Dreams Photography
Millie's Bows
Bekima Knits
My Four Hens Photography
Fink Handmades

Melissa Davis Designs

Preserved Photo
Bella's Bowtique
Sarah Sweetman Photography

Entry 2. Share it on your FB wall. make sure you include @ sarah sweetman photography so it links back to the giveaway page.

Entry 3. tweet about it or share it on your blog - link your post back to here for me to see

Entry 4. If you are a current client, please write a review of your service with me. (if you have already done this, please just comment that you have so you still get 1 entry). Either click the little blue symbol to the left of my FB page OR email me a review for my website to sarah@sarahsweetman.com

So, there you go. Good luck everyone - have fun and enjoy my birthday celebration!!!!