I came home from running errands to find my house clean, a chef in my kitchen, the dining room table set for 12, and a group of friends standing in my candlelit living room. Even though it was Valentine’s Day, they were all there to celebrate my birthday. They left the kids (and cats) at home and drove from all traffic-filled directions of the Bay Area to be there. They gave up fancy, overpriced romantic dinners for two to eat a fabulously delicious family-style meal prepared in my kitchen by chef Will from Kitchit (http://kitchit.com). As we laughed and ate and drank (and then eventually “sang" karaoke…but we don’t need to talk about that), I couldn’t help but look around the table and feel so much gratitude for what – and who – was surrounding me. It was a night I will never forget.

This Saturday, February 28 is my actual birthday. Since I was given such an amazing birthday surprise, I’d like to give a surprise of my own. I've teamed up with another local business to create a photo package giveaway for one lucky LFP follower!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

-Hair styling and makeup application by the very talented Wendy Ventresco of Mio Salon (located in Oakland's Montclair district)

-After you are all dolled up, let's take some photos! You will have a 20-minute photo session to use however you wish – grab your best friend, gather your spouse and kids, OR use it to capture some new profile photos for social media or head shots for your business

-a digital album app of all your presented images – great for sharing online and taking your photos with you everywhere you go (learn more about this product here)

-two high-resolution digital files of your choice

Entire package value: $525

HOW TO ENTER (you must complete all three steps in order to participate):

1. Follow or "like" Lori Fuller Photography on at least two of these social media sites:

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LoriFullerPhotography
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/lorifullerphoto/  --- or use @lorifullerphoto on your mobile device
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lori_fuller/
• Twittter: https://twitter.com/Lori_Fuller

2. Sign up for our newsletter here

3. Leave a comment on this blog post telling us that you've completed steps 1 and 2. Also, please answer this question: what is your favorite chocolate?

THE (MIGHTY FINE) PRINT: No purchase necessary. Giveaway ends at 11:59pm Wednesday, March 4. Winner will be randomly selected on Friday, March 6. Once it is verified that winner has completed all "how to enter" steps, name will be announced and winner will be notified. Offer has no cash value. May not be combined with other offers, nor can any substitutions be made. Hair styling and photo session will take place in Oakland, CA on a mutually agreed upon date in 2015. Winner is responsible for all fees associated with traveling to Oakland, CA. Requests for hair and makeup services for others being photographed require an additional fee. Spam is yucky and so are cheaters; spammers and cheaters will be disqualified. If you are under 18 years of age, please get your parent's approval. By signing up for our newsletter, you agree to receive occasional emails with photography tips and other photography-related information. Your email address will never be shared.

Good luck!

xo

Lori