The shot itself is a pretty simple setup. I used my Canon 430exII flash through a cheetah stand softbox from camera left to give the loop lighting pattern on my subjects face and to throw the shadow onto the wall behind her. I hope you enjoy the image and maybe you’ll see it in the paper this week.

Kathryn

The drawing will be held on February 28th, 2012. All you need to do to register is go to my contact page and leave me a message with your name, number, and email. Under the comments box write “Wedding Giveaway” and then tell us about your proposal.

John LaTourelle Photography: 6 hours of free photography services. This is for photography only, prints are not included and must be purchased seperately. Value of this package is $900.00. Please keep in mind that availabilty for certain dates may be limited due to early bookings.

Bemidji’s Best Auto Service: Planning a honeymoon? Stop in to Bemidji Best Auto service and get your vehicle inspected and the oil changed before heading out of town. The winner will receive a $75 gift certificate to use at Bemidji’s Best Auto. Check them out at Bemidjibest.com

Beth Green with Mary Kay cosmetics is doing a free bridal party makeup session for the bride and her bridesmaids on the day of the wedding. This takes alot of stress away from the bride and one last thing to think about on the big day, also included is all the makeup and a pre-wedding session to get your makeup all picked out. Valued at $200.00

Lueken’s Village Foods bakery has given a $50 dollar gift certificate towards a cake purchase. I have worked with these wonderful cake ladies before and you won’t find a finer wedding cake! Stop by Lueken’s North location and set up a cake tasting and viewing to see what wonderful ideas they have for you.

Living Touch Massage- 2 one hour massage gift certificates, with all the stresses of planning a wedding it would be a good idea to take some time out for a nice massage. Living Touch Massage, a family owned and operated company has been serving the Bemidji/Walker area since 2004. The husband and wife team of Paul and Rita Scholl have a combined 19 years’ experience as massage and bodywork practitioners. Check them out at livingtouchmassage.com.

Lets clean house! Are you and your spouse moving in together or buying a house together, Jen and Tammy at lets clean house would like to help you unpack and get organized in your new dwelling together. They have given a $300 package to help you get cleaned and organized. Check them out at welovemesses.com.

Northstar Publishing will be donating 200 save the date cards. You can check them out at northstarpubs.com

Sparkling Waters has just donated a $50 dollar gift card for a nice romantic dinner out with your significant other. They are located across form the Hampton Inn and Suites, between the lakes. You can learn more about them hear http://www.sparklingwatersbemidji.com/ Top notch service and food!

We are also in the works with a Jeweler and a florist to try and spice up the giveaway with a few more items.

Check back soon as I will publish more vendors as they donate any items.