Missoula people (and other folks within a reasonable distance of Missoula) – please enter for a chance to win your very own FREE 45-minute photo session with Kristine Paulsen Photography! But wait – there’s more! Along with your photo shoot, you’ll receive a gift certificate valued at $20 for Missoula’s very own, deliciously delectable Big Dipper Ice Cream, just in time for these warm months coming our way. Total value for this contest: $120! Your cost? Free!
Why am I doing this? #1. I love photography. #2. I love meeting new people. #3. Ice cream rocks my socks off. #4. I want to spread the happiness of photography and ice cream! Hey, why not?
You’re probably wondering how you can enter to win. All you have to do is comment on this blog post with your favorite of all favorite places in and/or around Missoula to take photos, and then tell me why you love that spot so much. (Feel free to list more spots if you’d like!) Do you love Caras Park? Do you have an absolute favorite spot in Pattee Canyon? Does the Bitterroot River make you weak in the knees? Tell me! And be sure to tell your friends about this contest, too. There needs to be at least 10 comments on the blog for the contest to take place.
I’ll randomly select a winner who will be notified via e-mail of their fabulous new prizes (free photo shoot and ice cream!). We’ll set up a time to talk and meet in person to discuss the type of photo session you’d like (yep, folks – this photo session can be an engagement shoot, a senior/graduate session, a “just because” shoot with your best friend or maybe a portrait of your child or even your pet!). And, we’ll also figure out where we want the photo session to take place. (Please note: I don’t do traditional in-studio portraiture, but instead focus on on-location, dynamic shoots that make for unique and stunning images. Take a look at some of my past posts in the blog archives or go to my web site to get a feel for my work.)
When I meet you for your photo session, you’ll receive your gift certificate to Big Dipper, we’ll start shooting and it’ll be a blast!
You’ll receive 5 free images for use on your own blog, Facebook, MySpace, e-mail, what-have-you, and additional (high-resolution) prints can be purchased through me at reasonable prices. Trust me, these prints will make your jaw drop. They’re gorgeous!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me – I’m happy to hear from you.
And now, tell your friends, and comment away! (P.S. Your e-mail address won’t be shared.) This contest will be active for a week – I’ll notify the happy winner Tuesday, April 6th!
Cheers,
-Kristine
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I love Greenough Park, especially the bridge over Rattlesnake Creek, and I think it makes a gorgeous photo backdrop. I also love yellow cake ice cream from Big Dipper! Yum!
I love taking pictures on hikes…most recently up a big hill in the Rattlesnake. Gorgeous 360-views all the way past Lolo…they’re on my FB page! :) As for “one” favorite spot…I would have to say Kelly Island. The wildlife there is incredible. We recently saw a Great Horned Owl there and were able to get an up-close look at it!
It’s not necessarily my favorite place to take photos, but the place where I take 99% of my photos is inside my apartment–because I am obsessed with taking pictures of my puppy being cute (which is usually when she’s sleeping). And also because I like taking pictures of baked goods. I think I need to get outside more!
It’s hard to just pick one spot in or around Missoula, but because we can’t pick several :( I will say Garnet Ghost Town is one of my favorite spots around Missoula to take pictures. I love it for the history and the beauty. It has old western Montana buildings as well as the beautiful scenery to accompany old Montana. It’s a great combo of two really great things Montana has to offer it’s people. If that is too far away, I think pictures of downtown Missoula are always great. It may be cliche, but sometimes I think we forget how old some of the buildings are and downtown has such an eclectic group of people who hang out in it. It sort of sums up Missoula- the hippies, the bums, the outdoorsmen, the locals, the students, businessmen, the kids, etc. It’s got something for everyone and represents how accepting Missoula is of all different types of folk. Sorry for the long comment!
Because I love water, of which we have an abundance in Missoula, and because it holds so many memories for me, I love the natural beauty on the sand bars under Maclay’s Bridge. The water, the trees and brush, all of it combine to make a beautiful spot to reflect and lose oneself. To me, it just epitomizes what I love about Missoula. In the middle of a residential area ~ nature.
I love the rose garden off Brooks in the summer. Not terribly creative, I know, but I really love the changes throughout the season. Plus, it’s something to look forward to when the weather is grey, scenery is brown, and I am having cravings for sunnier times.
Haven’t been in Missoula enough times to know the good spots … how about the ‘M’?
I know it’s not exactly Missoula, but I love heading into Idaho and taking pictures anywhere along Lochsa River. It is breathtaking with every turn! If I have to stay within city limits.. I am a fellow wall-lover, the more character, the better. Love the promo, keep up the good work!
My favorite place to relax in Missoula is down by Rattlesnake Creek. It is always so peaceful there, plus I have many fabulous memories that were created there. Also, hiking up the back side of Mt. Jumbo and reaching the top with the breathtaking views is also amazing.
I love old barns the aged pilling red paint, the depth of the old distorted wood. Barns always have great props for instance, hay bails, rickety old ladders and my favorite old tractors and rusty metal junk parts. There are several barns on the Hamilton back roads. My favorite is the one by Pinesdale.
Pick me! Pick me! I haven’t taken many photos in Missoula, but I’ve had some good times there visiting friends at UM, spending a wild Halloween Downtown, and hitting up concerts. I really want to hike the M, I can imagine you could get some great shots there!
Oh dear, Missoula has so many pretty places that choosing is the hardest part! Photographers must be happy campers to shoot around here!
But if I MUST chose, I’d say that I do love Silver’s Lagoon, the little fishing park west of McCormick, right next to Parks & Recreations.
That place is darling and it would be beautiful to take pictures there on a sunny day, with the railroad on the back of it.
Thank you so much for this chance! Now I gotta to start thinking which Bigg Dippr flavor I like best… hmmmm…
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Definitely downtown. Especially at a show or dance party, so many good photo ops!
I love greeno park its gorgeous and still has a twist of the wild side with it. Absolutly love the place and they were correct when they called it greeno park its beautiful
Hi Rebecca! Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately this particular promotion ended in the spring of 2010. Stay posted, though, as I’ll have more coming up soon! Cheers!
There is a dump site near the highway that has old boxcars and lots of big rusted scrap metal where I did a shoot once. It was right after the old (old as in original!) montana jail had just burnt down and it’s remains were hauled there- it was a great photo op!
Also, a photographer friend whose property was littered with old speedboats and trailers for the 70′s and 80′s. I think they are gone now but it was fun while they were there :)
Very cool, Maddy! Thanks for sharing!