Labour Union: Father’s Day Giveaway

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I don’t do a lot of giveaways, but when Holly and Roger of Labour Union Photographers asked if I wanted to do a giveaway for Father’s day for them I jumped at the chance.  These are the two photographers that donated their time and space for the top 30 Vancouver Mom Bloggers gala.  The lovely head-shot adorning my twitter profile and about page are proof of their fantastic talent.

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Who they are:

Labour Union Photographers is comprised of two artists, Roger and Holly, who have come together in business (and in life) through their shared passion for photography. Though they’ve each found expression for our passion in a distinctive style and unique point of view, it is when their photos are experienced together that the magic truly happens. The result is a union of two individual styles that perfectly compliment each other to create a treasury of images that are at once enduring and contemporary, joyful yet intimate.  Their mission is to be their clients’ photographers for life, to help them capture the important moments in their lives from their wedding, to pregnancy, to babies, to their 50th wedding anniversary and everything in between.

Based on their success photographing their clients’ weddings in Vancouver with Union Photographers, Roger and Holly launched the Labour Union this spring. Opening the Labour Union, focusing on  maternity, baby and family photography, is a natural extension of our wedding photography work.

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What the prize is: a portrait session and $100 print credit for a total value of $250.  This is your chance to get a nice family portrait without the awkward contortions of trying to do the photography your self.

You can have up to 6 people at the session including parents and children.  The session can last up to 60 minutes and can be in the studio or a place special to you within the Vancouver area.

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How do you qualify? Simply post a comment on this post by midnight PST on Friday June 18.  A winner will be chosen and emailed by Saturday June 19.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond before another name is chosen.  The Labour Union is located in Vancouver so you must be able to come to their studio or somewhere in the city of Vancouver proper) to claim the prize.

Extra Entry:  Tweet about this giveaway with the hashtag #labouruniondads or copy and paste this:  Enter to win a portrait session with Labour Union Photographers from @LeftCoastMama http://bit.ly/bLPxML

So what if I don’t win? The Labour Union is also having a great Father’s Day Promotion. They are offering 20 minute mini portrait sessions at their studio for just $125 including an 8x 10 print! Call or email them to book your session on Thursday June 24th or Saturday June 26th. They will happily send you a gift certificate to give to the special Dad in your life on Father’s Day.

Disclosure:  I am not being paid or compensated in anyway for running this giveaway.  I just think that Holly and Roger are fantastic photographers and I think this is a great giveaway.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-06

  • Loved being at my godson's 3rd birthday party. Lots of adults, kids, food, ZOMBIE cake. Good times. 😀 #
  • Wow, hail right out of nowhere. Merely raining now. Blue sky off in the distance. Wait 5 minutes and it changes. #NSWeather #
  • So far behind on twitter. Here in NS not as much time to look at the computer. Plus all worried about what the kids are about to wreck. Sigh #
  • I took a bit of a photowalk of downtown Halifax. I got some cool grave and Robbie Burns pics. Will post later. #
  • Any Halifax tweeps interested in meeting up at the Lower Deck next Thursday? Us out-of-towners need to reminisce. And drink beer. #
  • Apparently I hadn't run tweetdeck on Spike yet. I guess I am not using Spike to his full advantage yet. #notasdirtyasitsounds #
  • I went shopping today in a store called Pretty Things. Fan-freaking-tastic. I <3 the different body types represented. http://bit.ly/cpiwZa #
  • As odd as it may seem, I need to get to bed before my boy wakes up. I am not sure the time change is easier or harder with kids. #tired #
  • On the ferry from Dartmouth. http://twitpic.com/1tmqu9 #
  • On the ferry from Dartmouth. http://twitpic.com/1tmruo #
  • A foggy cold June day. Love from Halifax http://twitpic.com/1tmrve #
  • Previous TwitPics were several hours old. I've got a #GhettoPhoneFail too. #
  • RT @sweetsalty: And another one for legofreaks everywhere: http://tinyurl.com/lk7ohz [also game freaks. pretty cool.] #
  • Love seeing Aidan and Quinlan and all their cousins playing. What a relaxing happy time with family. #familyrocks #
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Halifax the Sunny Day and a Half in Pictures

We have been here in Halifax almost 1 week and we have had 1.5 days of sun.  I haven’t had that many opportunities to take a lot of pictures.  The few that I have taken have been at the playground at the school next to the house and of the graveyard next to TUNS.

Aidan looking very grown up at the playground.

Aidan looking very grown up at the playground.

It is nice when Aidan cooperates while I am playing with portraiture.

It is nice when Aidan cooperates while I am playing with portraiture.

Quinlan saying "Chee" on the deck.

Quinlan saying "Chee" on the deck.

Yum! Zombie cake!

Yum! Zombie cake!

I love the way Anthony plays with his sons.

I love the way Anthony plays with his sons.

The monument at the entrance to the cemetary,

The monument at the entrance to the cemetary,

A very old gate outside the cemetary.

A very old gate outside the cemetary.

A long shot of the monument.

A long shot of the monument.

I love the lichen patterned on this gravestone.

I love the lichen patterned on this gravestone.

The law courts on Spring Garden Road.

The law courts on Spring Garden Road.

The astrolabe in front of TUNS.

The astrolabe in front of TUNS.

Robbie Burns at South Park and Spring Garden Road.

Robbie Burns at South Park and Spring Garden Road.

I spent a lot of time in this park across from the Public Gardens.

I spent a lot of time in this park across from the Public Gardens.

Burns Baby, Burns.

Burns Baby, Burns.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-30

  • placed 7 caches and found 1.Good weekend in the woods. #
  • The new avatar is courtesy of Union Photographers. Thank you @unionfoto I love the picture. #
  • A big thank you to my husband @AnthonyFloyd for making my blog look so pretty. #
  • If you want a new headshot @naomijesson , @unionfoto were fantastic. #
  • Aidan is excited to go see @bobsandlolo with his new best friend @minizoeyjane. 🙂 #
  • Ok, gotta go. See you all soon. #
  • I wonder if I can get the big boy too play quietly while I nap. #sofreakingtired #
  • RT @AnthonyFloyd: Un-friggin-believable. Remember that former Ont AG who drove a cyclist into a mailbox? Charges were dropped today. #
  • RT @curiousdad: Curious to hear your epidural stories. Wanted 1 & couldn't get it or had to wait long time? Didn't & had doc/nurse push it? #
  • I just entered to WIN 1 of 12 HP Mini LAPTOPS. Just follow @MicrosoftTag and RT to enter! http://ow.ly/1Ja1S #contest #
  • Got Aidan Rush Hour Jr and he hass burned through 7 beginner cards already. Logic puzzles FTW. #
  • I finally found a milk product Quinlan will drink. INstant breakfast strawberry flavour. He has already had 6 ounces today. Wow. #
  • Lunch, wrap present, playdate, nap. In that order. #
  • Boys room is clean and organized, the hall is sparkling, now to get the packing finished. #tomorrowisabusyday #
  • Busy day: Am preschool fieldtrip, finish packing, kindergarten orientation, privilege pass getting, airport, flight to YHZ through YYC. #
  • Going Dark for a while. Putting the netbook away. #
  • RT @policemuseum: Did you know that we're a self-funded museum? We recieve no operational funding from any level of gov't, or the police. #
  • We made it to Halifax more or less intact. Very tired though. Sun was a nice surprise! #
  • Had a nap and now to get grocery shopping. Meal planning here I come. #
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