Hi, and Welcome to the Jackie Ranson Photography Blog

I am an on-location newborn/child, family, and wedding photographer, located in Virginia. Here, you will find a few personal favorite sneak peaks from each recent session. You will also see a few photos of my own family in the mix.

Thanks for stopping by, and I look forward to working with you in the near future!

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Thank you!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Candy and Junior... awaiting baby...(and soon)- Virginia Maternity/Newborn Photographer

AND i mean soon, Candy is due a few days from now. I can’t wait for this little girl to make her way into the world this week for these two newly parents to be. I had such a good time with these two for their maternity session and they are so excited for the birth of their first child. Daddy doesn’t know it yet but I have plans for him for the newborn session as well as mommy of course. :)

How cute is she! She was such a good sport in the cold and I mean cold weather~



Stay tuned for the introduction of baby girl :)

Friday, February 19, 2010

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

FOR THE BRIDAL SHOOT.....and this was by www.random.org ~

1. Kristin Melzer
2. Whitney Clayton
3. Kimberly Parham

AND since I did say only 3- I had a hard time choosing the best reason why you should be a model so I had to go with a 4th person-
4. Lauren Fearnow

Congrats to the winners! I will be emailing you if you don't see this!! AND will be picking a date for all to meet me in April. Thank you for participating.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day from my girls~

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Free Giveaway Shoots

First of all I want to thank all of my fans on my facebook fan page. This giveaway wouldn't be happening without you all. So thank you for your support! I really do appreciate it very much. So unto the Giveaway.

I have decided that I am going to give away more than one
photoshoot. And you still have to be a Jackie Ranson Photography Facebook Fan to enter. There will be FIVE giveaways, one of each of the following categories:

Maternity/Newborn

Infant/Children

Family

Engagement

Your Choice (not including weddings)

Each giveaway will include the following only-

~1 complimentary 1-2 hour photo session time.
~Password protected online gallery of approximately 30 edited photos.
~2 complimentary 5x7 portraits of your choice.
~ 1 complimentary 8x10 portrait of your choice.
~(16) wallets of your choice of pose

The session giveaway only includes the items above. The giveaway does not include any other prints, digital images, or products. Anything in addition to the above is available for purchase separately at the prices current during the gallery posting. There is absolutely no purchase necessary to enter and win the contest! .

To enter, please email me at:
jackieransonphotography@gmail.com with the name of the category that you want to enter to win, also with the following information-

Name

Category

Phone Number

Facebook Name

Email Address


Entrants must be due between February 11, 2010 to February 28, 2010. Again, Entrants must also be a fan of Jackie Ranson Photography on Facebook. The winner must sign the standard Jackie Ranson Photography model release form along with a small agreement contract. There are no substitutions or exchanges and no cash value to the give away items. Email addresses that have been submitted will be entered into a drawing on February 28, 2010 and winners will take place using a third party draw system, random.org. The winners will be notified on facebook on March 1, 2010, so make sure you keep an eye out for that. One entry per person and only one category. Tell your friends! I look forward in the winners of this contest! GOOD LUCK!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Bridal Model Giveaway

Jackie Ranson Photography is offering THREE FREE Bridal Model Giveaways. Not one but three. First off you have to be a facebook fan to enter. Secondly, You also have to own a wedding dress. Thirdly you have to like getting your picture taken. And last thing, you MUST sign a model release form for Jackie Ranson Photography.

The Jackie Ranson Bridal Model Giveaway includes:

~1 complimentary 2 hour model shoot at my choice of location (TBA)
~ 2 complimentary 5x7 portraits of your choice
~ 1 complimentary 8x10 portrait of your choice

The session giveaway only includes the items above. The giveaway does not include any other prints, digital images, or products. Anything in addition to the above is available for purchase separately from my al la carte prices. There is absolutely no purchase necessary to enter and win the contest!

To enter, email me at jackieransonphotography@gmail.com and enter Bridal Model Contest as your subject. Include the following information ONLY:
Full Name
Married/Getting Married (when are you getting married)
Phone Number
Email Address
Facebook Name
Please explain why you should be a model for Jackie Ranson's Bridal Session.

FAQ:
1. I have already been married, can I still enter the giveaway? YES please do, Married brides are always welcome to "retake" your bridal portraits. It will be fun again to get into your dress one last time.

2. Can I bring my husband with me? If you decide that you want some couple shots, you need to make sure your husband is dressed in a suit or tux, but otherwise, he is welcome to join in for some portraits.

3. Will I be getting dirty? NO not nessessary, we aren't doing a Trash The Dress session, but I'm not going to say something might not get on your dress. I will be bringing a white sheet for those of you who haven't been married yet, so the bottom of your dress won't be getting dirty at all.

4. I have already booked a wedding with you that didn't include Bridal portraits, can I still enter? Yes you sure can. If you are a bride that has booked with me, and you win, I will make sure your dress will NOT get dirty before your big day.

5. Do I need to bring my own flowers? No if you decide that you want to bring your own, please let me know, otherwise I will have some available for the shoot.

Entrants must be due between February 4, 2010 to February 19, 2010. The session will be held in April 2010. Again, Entrants must also be a fan of Jackie Ranson Photography on Facebook. The winner must sign the standard Jackie Ranson Photography model release form. There are no substitutions or exchanges and no cash value to the give away items.

Email addresses that have been submitted will be entered into a drawing on February 20, 2010. EXCEPT ONE BRIDE, I will pick the best answer to the following question "Please explain why you should be a model for Jackie Ranson's Bridal Session". Two other winners will be put in a drawing that will take place using a third party draw system, random.org and all entrants will receive a confirmation email prior to the drawing on February 20, 2010. The winners will be notified on facebook on February 20, 2010 so make sure you keep an eye out for that.

One entry per person. You can not enter anyone but yourself or your wife/finacee. Tell your friends! I look forward in the winners of this contest! GOOD LUCK!