Kim and Adam with Once In Every Life Photography

Brittney and Joey | Engagement

2009-01-25T23:59:00.009-06:00

Hello There-
Adam and I had the pleasure of meeting Brittney and Joey in downtown Birmingham for some awesome urban engagement pictures. The day was beautiful! Especially for January! Enjoy!!

FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST!!!

2009-01-10T16:09:00.006-06:00

What’s your Love Story?

We all love to hear a good love story! Let us capture your wedding day FREE!

Are you or someone you know anyone getting married in 2009 that is deserving of free wedding photography? If so, submit the love story, a snapshot picture of the couple, wedding date and wedding venue to us via email. All you have to do is tell us why Once in Every Life Photography should capture the wedding for FREE!! Stories should be no more than 1500 words.

Send your entries to yourstory@onceineverylifephotography.com DEADLINE is January 31, 2009

Snail mail: Once in Every Life Photography-Your Story Contest
459 Main Street #101-325 Trussville, AL 35173

Here are the PRIZES!!

The Grand Prize winning couple will receive:
-up to 8 hours of wedding day coverage with us -April, Kim and Adam of OIELP,
-private online viewing/ordering gallery, a High Res CD/DVD of the wedding day images (200-250 fully edited images) with unlimited print release,
-one set of unmarked 4x6 proofs in black presentation box (200-250 images),
-all other images shot on wedding day will be provided as well via CD/DVD,
-a custom designed DVD slideshow set to music, an 11x14 mounted print from your wedding,
-an engagement or bridal session with CD and print release,
-a set of 50 custom designed Thank You cards featuring your wedding images by www.craftylilmomma.com owner Jen Harris, other prizes may be added without written notice and the couple will also be featured on our website and blog.

First Runner up will receive a free engagement session with CD and print release and also $300 off any photography wedding package over $1000.

Second Runner up will receive a free engagement session with CD and print release and also $200 off any photography wedding package over $1000.

Winners will need to contact OIELP to claim prizes by March 1, 2009. Contest is open to any engaged couple in the Birmingham Alabama and surrounding areas within 75 miles of travel.

Don't miss out! Forward this to all your friends and spread the word!

Contest Rules:

-Submissions will be accepted through January 31, 2009 at midnight. Winners will be announced Valentines Day, February 14, 2009 in our blog.

-To qualify, we must be available on your wedding date in 2009/2010.

-Three references must be provided for your love story.

-Wedding must take place in Birmingham, Alabama or within 75 miles of.

-Your story has to be true. Anyone submitting a false story will be disqualified!

-Your entire wedding budget must be under $5k.

-We will verify your love story and budgets of the finalists prior to winners being announced.

-Winners will be chosen by a team of judges and OIELP.

-The couple must be willing to appear on our blog with their story and sign release forms.

-Winners cannot be relatives, friends or acquaintances of Once in Every Life Photography.

- If you are a currently booked/contracted couple you are not eligible to enter or win.

We can’t wait to see where this adventure will take us! We are hoping to make a difference in the lives of a many special couples this year.

Start getting your stories in now!! We can’t wait!

Allison and John Paul's Wedding

2008-12-21T22:33:00.012-06:00

WOW!!! Adam and I had a blast sharing the day with Allison and John Paul. They both were especially fun and we enjoyed capturing some awesome pictures and special moments. Such a talented family, full of love for one another. Thanks for allowing us to share in your special occasion. Here's a few sneak peaks with many more great pics to come.Congratulations!!!!!!!

Stacy and Kelsea | Sneek Peak

2008-12-16T01:28:00.011-06:00

Hi There-
As promised here are a few awesome pics from down on Morris Avenue. Just in time for Christmas, these pics will be great for your families!!! I was so very excited when the girls came up with jumping on the wall- It had to be 8 feet tall. They were brave and here's a few to proove it!!
Kim&Adam

Krisitn and John

2008-12-07T00:35:00.012-06:00

Hello Everyone-
What a pleasure it was to share Kristin and John's Wedding recently! It was a beautiful day at the Aldridge Gardens and it must have been fate because after the exact moment they recited their vows, the geese flew and sang a joyful noise as if saying "Congratulations!"!!! What awesome timing and we captured some pics of that spectacular moment!!
Enjoy....

Allison and John Paul

2008-11-18T00:41:00.012-06:00

WOW- What a trooper this couple was! We met Saturday afternoon at the awesome campus of Briarwood Presbyterian Church and had some really nice Engagement pictures taken.We braved the cold, the rain-shot outside and inside to gain some special moments-both of beauty and emotion.We look forward to sharing your special day in December!!!

!! Coming Soon !!

2008-11-10T22:00:00.004-06:00

Hello Everyone-

Adam and I will be customizing slide shows for our web blog spot with our best choice favorites from each of our weddings, bridals, couples, pretty much all our sessions. These shows will also feature links to buy pictures from the slideshow and even purchase the slideshow itself. Stay tuned for some great shows and tunes...... Your show may be next!

Kim and Adam
Team Photographers

Felisha and Mario's Family

2008-11-03T00:15:00.020-06:00

What a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
It was really great to meet up with Felisha, Mario and their kiddos for a great shoot at the botanical gardens. It was a gorgeous afternoon and the kids enjoyed running around and playing. We got some great pics even though younger ones can tend to be a challenge!!! Sometimes candids get all the attention.

Melissa's Bridal

2008-10-26T23:05:00.009-05:00

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Hello Everyone-
I had the pleasure of meeting up with Melissa and her mom for a Bridal Portrait at the Botanical Gardens- We had a lovely time and had many many nice areas to shoot pics. We chose the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and Southern Living Garden as highlight areas. These are a few of the compositions. Beautiful...

Holly and Andrew....

2008-10-10T21:33:00.009-05:00

Holly and her new husband Andrew met me at the Botanical Gardens for a holiday portrait session. I enjoyed working with them and their Christmas colored outfits compliment their pictures as well. Although it was cold and rainy- we managed to grab some great shots.Thanks and Enjoy!!

Kim

Trishays Family...

2008-10-10T21:19:00.008-05:00

Adam and I had the pleasure of meeting up with Trishay and Martez for a family portrait at the Botanical Gardens. They were all so much fun and we enjoyed exploring the park getting great pics. They were all so very photogenic!

Amanda's little girl...

2008-10-10T21:17:00.010-05:00

How sweet. We just started venturing into more childrens portraits for the holidays. Amanda wanted an outdoor session for a change of pace. We ventured to the Botanical Gardens to have some fun with her little one! She was so cute! I loved the skunk in the bushes!!!

Vicki's Family...

2008-10-10T20:57:00.009-05:00

Hi There-

Vicki contacted us awhile back to have a nice family portrait done. They all looked so nice dressed in matching white t- shirts and blue jeans. What a nice looking family!Portraits done just in time for Christmas!

Cori's Bridal..

2008-10-10T20:53:00.023-05:00

Hello There-

Its been busy lately. We ventured out to Ross Bridge- talk about beautiful place for pictures. If you're looking for a place of royalty for great pictures, venture out that way. Cori looked like a princess while we captured some special pictures on the Ross Bridge resort.

Pat and Emma

2008-10-10T20:49:00.009-05:00

What a great couple. Adam and I had the pleasure of capturing Pat and Emma's Engagement Session at the Botanical gardens. You can tell they were in love and having a good time. We choose the Japenese gardens and the Rose garden to take most of their pictures. Best wishes planning your wedding!

Whirlwind Wedding

2008-10-10T20:45:00.011-05:00

Hey Everyone-
Adam and I had the best time shooting Tracy and Josh's wedding. They have such nice families and everyone was so sweet to us. They got married at the Zannie Theater at the Buckner Center in Anniston. What a great place. The architecture was nice, providing great pictures with many archways as backdrops. Enjoy.

Anke's Family

2008-10-03T16:57:00.009-05:00

Hi There

A few weeks ago I had a whirlwind of a day catching up with Anke's family. They were great fun and were well behaved (maybe because of a special toy they would receive if they were good?)

Although the littlest one was quite the challenge, I won't forgot him, kissing a tree!

They were great and it was a wonderful challenge.

Enjoy!

Kim

Erika and Randall

2008-10-03T16:28:00.010-05:00

Hello Everyone-

We all had the pleasure of meeting Erika and Randall at the Botanical Gardens for an Engagement Session. What a sweet couple! They came form Tuscaloosa to spend an afternnon with us exploring the gardens. They both had wonderful smile and pretty eyes. Hope you enjoy and have fun planning your wedding guys!

Jen and Billy

2008-09-18T01:31:00.024-05:00

Just another nice day at the Aldridge gardens. We met Jen and Billy for an afternoon shoot and they had it together. They were nicely color coordinated and really were sweet. Here's some sweet pics to prove it!

Tracy and Josh

2008-09-18T01:31:00.022-05:00

Hey Everyone-
Whew what a whirlwind for this nice couple- getting married in a few days!!! I had the pleasure of offering an engagement session just a few days before the big one! They seemed so relaxed and enjoyed the morning at the Botanical Gardens. Looked like it was gonna rain, but luck was definitely on our side! Enjoy
Kim

Sweet Country Wedding

2008-09-11T02:32:00.013-05:00

Hi There-
We had the pleasure of capturing the wedding of Andi and Brandon this past weekend. It was a small, yet very intimate setting with family and friends in a small chapel out in Pleasant Grove. Everyone was pleasant and enjoying the day. Feel free to take a peak at some of those moments....
Kim and Adam

Melissa and Seth

2008-09-03T01:55:00.008-05:00

What a cool couple!! We had the great opportunity of shooting an Engagement Session for Melissa an Seth at the Botanical Gardens. One of my challenges was to try to get a picture of their reflection in the dark windows at the Botanical Gardens. We are happy to share that photo with you. I think it turned out lovely! The weather was super sweet and so are the pics-- Hope you enjoy!!

Beautiful Bride - Charlene

2008-09-02T13:47:00.012-05:00

Hi Everyone-
We had the great pleasure of meeting Charlene- a Bride to be at the Botanical Gardens taking pictures with her friends before her big day next week. She was gracious enough to allow me to take a few pics of her and her friends. Enjoy and congrats Charlene!!!!

Cori and Tim

2008-08-19T00:28:00.008-05:00

Hello Everyone-
I had the great pleasure meeting Cori and Tim at the Botanical Gardens for an engagement session. It was a perfect day for pictures. We also headed down the street to a special place where Tim proposed to his lovely lady and took pictures there as well. It may have looked like a bench by a stream, but to them it was the beginning of what would come...
I hope you enjoy the pics as much as I did taking them.....

Tiffany and Chad

2008-08-10T22:11:00.011-05:00

Sunday we had the pleasure of meeting with Tiffany, Chad and family. As soon as we got started the clouds rolled in for some rain-which delayed us a bit, but didn't stop the photos from turning out great. They were great to work with and didn't even hesitate when the rain started to arrive. I wish we could have explored the garden a bit more, but mother nature won. It just goes to show that great pics can still happen when the weather becomes uncooperative. Enjoy.
Kimberly