Our Finalists | 2016 Wedding Photography Giveaway

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT VOTED!

CONGRATULATIONS NINA AND JC!

One again I am thrilled by all of our contest entries and taken back by the stories shared with me. I am always so excited to read the stories from all of the deserving couples that have entered the contest. It really is just so hard to narrow the entries down to three couples...

Again, I would like to thank all of the couples for sharing your stories with us. I know all of you are deserving in one way or another and your weddings will be amazing and the best day of your lives.

Without further ado, I would like to share our final three as well as to open up voting. I am going to do this a little differently this year as I usually share the names/pictures of the couples with a bit of the stories shared with me. This year, along with their names/pictures, I am going to share each of the three "fun facts" the couples have shared about themselves!

As always, I do ask that everyone be respectful and honest with your votes... AKA No cheating! ;)

Nina and JC

Nina and JC | Concept-A Photography | Contest Finalist

Three Fun Facts:

•      Nina and JC’s first road trip was to Hilton Head Island during Easter 2015 to visit Nina’s grandparents. The island holds a special place in their hearts.
•      Nina felt the ring in JC’s pocket the day he was going to propose but did not know it was a ring thanks to JC’s quick cover up.
•      The same tie that Nina had chosen during the blind date the summer that they met was the same tie that JC wrapped up as a present to give to Nina on Christmas day leading into the proposal. 


Mallory and Cliff

Mallory and Cliff | Concept-A Photography | Contest Finalist

Three Fun Facts:

•     On their very first date (before they actually started dating), it came time for Cliff to drop Mallory off at her parent's house. He had to carry her up the stairs and ring the doorbell...too much Grand Marnier!
•      Mallory calls Cliff Mr. Pickle - very interesting story behind this one!
•      Cliff dated a girl named Mallory before this Mallory, haha!


Jonna and Logan

Jonna and Logan | Concept-A Photography | Contest Finalist

Three Fun Facts:

•      We both go on a mission trip every summer for a week.  I've gone on my trip for 9 years, and she's gone on her trip for 13 years.
•      I can't dance on my own, but when I mirror her moves I become socially acceptable as a dancer.  The "whip & nae nae" are being practiced for the reception.
•     We recently got two puppies who we named Chewbacca and Han Solo


Please share with family and friends as VOTING IS NOW CLOSED!!

DUE TO SOME QUESTIONABLE ACTIVITY THE POLL HAS BEEN RESET. ~ 02.13.16 (12.30pm)

AGAIN, Please be respectful/honest with votes.

Giving Back (Our Way) | 2016 Free Wedding Photography Contest

It's that time again!!! The holidays are once again upon us and the year is coming to an end...

We are so thankful for all of the opportunities we have been given, and we owe that to every one of our couples. We are not in the business of saving lives, but in our attempt to “give back” and as a small token of appreciation to everyone that has believed is us along the way, we like to put on this annual contest! 

In tradition, we would like to “give back” (our way), and once again hold our contest for:

FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY!! 

There are so many couples out there that have overcome obstacles together. There are so many couples out there who financially just don't have the budget for a professional photographer and could use a break. There are so many couples out there that give their all for others and never ask for anything in return.

It is for those couples, that we want to “give back” by offering a free wedding photography package to one deserving couple!

2015 Winners | Jessica and Trevor

 The Selected Deserving Couple Will Receive

•A Full Day Wedding Photography Coverage 

•High Resolution Wedding Day Photos via Download or Disc 

•Custom Photo Toning and Processing 

•Online Proofing/Private Gallery

How To Enter

Email the following to: info@conceptaphoto.com 

•The couple’s first and last names. 

•Contact info for the both of them. 

•Wedding date and planned location 

•Their story (How they met, got engaged, and why they deserve to win) 

•Three fun facts about the couple 

•A picture or two of the couple

(DEADLINE: January 31, 2016 11:59pm EST)

The top 3 chosen couples will be announced here on the blog and Facebook with their photos and stories on February 3rd, 2016 after which readers will have until February 13, 2016 11:59pm EST to vote for their favorite deserving couple. The winning couple will be announced on the blog on February 14, 2016 (Valentine's Day).

2015 Winners | Jessica and Trevor

This contest is open for all couples worldwide!* 

*The Technicalities (please read):

Weddings must take place during the 2016 year and can be anywhere in the world. If we are already booked for your wedding date, and you are not able to change it, then the winning couple must forfeit the prize and the next qualifying couple will receive the prize. For weddings over 150 miles from Savannah, Georgia, travel fees for two photographers is required to be paid by the winning couple. This giveaway has no cash value. Entries must be submitted no later then January 31, 2016 in order to qualify. Couples may enter themselves or be nominated by another party, however in order to qualify, the nominated couple must be aware of the entry. Past clients, or currently booked clients do not qualify for this giveaway. An email will be sent to the winning couple and if multiple unsuccessful attempts have been made to reach the couple, or for some reason the couple is unable to claim the prize, they will forfeit the prize, and it will be given to the next qualifying couple.

Jessica and Trevor | Hilton Head Wedding | 2015 Contest Winners

It is always and honor to give back, and I am so grateful that I am able to do so... Our wedding photography contest, which I have used as my opportunity to give back, happens once a year, and selects one deserving couple.

I always look forward to the weddings of my contest winners. l always meet the greatest people and their weddings are filled with so much love... Jessica and Trevor's Big Day was no exception!

Jessica and Trevor chose the Spring Lake Pavilion at Hilton Head Plantation for their wedding ceremony and venue. The Pavilion is nestled on quiet Spring Lake Lagoon, which holds gorgeous landscapes and views. 

We had such a great time in Hilton Head... Jessica and Trevor's wedding was a perfect amount of vintage touches and Lowcountry charm. It was such a great celebration to be a part of! We are honored to be part of your day, and thank you for making us feel so appreciated! :)

Congrats again to Jessica and Trevor! May the future hold your happiness!

On to some images from the day...

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The Finalists | 2015 Wedding Photography Contest

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT VOTED!

CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA AND TREVOR!

I am excited to announce our finalists for our 2015 Wedding Photography Giveaway!

It's always so great to read the stories from all of the deserving couples that entered our contest, and its always so hard to narrow the entries down to three couples...

To all those that entered, thank you so much for sharing your stories with us!

On to our Finalists:

Jessica and Trevor

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It was early in Jessica’s freshman year at USC that her attention was captured by a tall, quiet young man she passed in the halls of the computer science building every day...

They didn’t share any classes together, she didn’t even know his name, but something about his kind brown eyes and quiet demeanor made her want to say hi. It could have been one of the many moments in life where we feel a pull towards another human being and we just let it pass by, but Jessica had the opportunity day after day as they passed in the hall and so finally, still too shy to say hi to a stranger, she decided to write him a note and slip it to him as she went by. If he was involved with someone else or wasn’t interested she had at least made the attempt. As it turned out,she would soon learn the quiet young man’s name was Trevor, he wasn’t involved with anyone else and he definitely was interested. He called that night and they talked for hours. During the course of the conversation Jessica,a huge animal lover, shared her plans to visit Project Pet a local rescue organization,for their freshman community service project and Trevor agreed to join her since he had his community service project to complete as well.

Through visits to Project Pet and long talks their friendship and eventually relationship grew and along with their commitment to each other and their school work they also continued to be committed to helping homeless animals find a safe and forever home.  Eventually they worked with an organization called Homeward Bound and over the course of one year fostered 12 dogs until they were able to find permanent homes.  It was while fostering their 13th dog, an older, soft eyed, fearful beagle they called Annie, that they began to talk of forever plans.  Adopting Annie was step number one, and as they graduated USC, Trevor began his first job and Jessica worked two part time jobs and pursued her masters.

On December 5th, the day before Jessica’s 25th birthday Trevor and Annie proposed, just the three of them in their tiny apartment, in the same quiet and unassuming way they continue to live their lives and in September of 2015 they hope to make it official.  Although they do not have the ability to finance a large wedding Jessica and Trevor plan to create a fun and intimate celebration for their close family and friends with a DIY non traditional wedding.

Lori and Alan

Lori and Alan
Lori and Alan

We have known each other for over 30yrs, went to high school together, even hung out with mutual friends ! ! Well years later we started working together at a local.bar and had a blast just hanging out! He wasn't my type nor I his , so we joked,hung out and even tried setting each other up with other people! But then my best friend made a move  on him and I saw red, made a move of my own and WOW!!!  Best thing I ever did! We have been together 6 years this month, January 13, and he bought me a beautiful ring for anniversary!

My fiance Alan. Has never been married and he is 46/yrs old! I know he is the perfect man for me and I want to give him my heart and soul forever and we can't afford very much on a hairstylist salary and truck driver, it took us several years to save for a ring! We have lots of wonderful friends that we have helped in so many ways willing to help with reception , the venue we want should be inexpensive since it's a federal reserve , so the only thing lacking is our inability to afford beautiful pictures to capture the moment! We would be so blessed if we won this! Thank you for considering us and for the possibility of perfection!

I think Alan and I are the perfect candidates BC we have ALWAYS went above and beyond for anyone who needed a helping hand , from.letting them stay with us to feeding them , I have even provided clothing and supplies for school age children and make sure they are warm.and dry. We won't be able to afford a fancy ceremony In a ritzy place but no two other people could be richer than us for we have a love that is unsurpassed! I never thought that I could have found a love like this at my age.

Lindsey and Sam

Lindsey and Sam
Lindsey and Sam

We recently got engaged (December 18th) and I would love to win a wedding photography package. My fiancé, Sam and myself met 6 years ago and have survived long distance, short distances and now the the has finally moved back to Marietta we are able to start our lives together. We were introduced by a friend of mine, who is now married to Sam's cousin. A few months after we met, Sam took a job in Virginia Beach, VA and moved away for almost 2 years. He then moved back but his job kept him in Athens, which was 2 hours away from me. He has now bought a house in Marietta and this is where we plan to start our life. It has been a long 6 years, but now that our time is here, I want it to be perfect!

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Please be respectful/honest with votes.