Jen: Trash the Dress

Jen is one of our past brides, and when she said she wanted to actually trash her dress..well, I was psyched! Jen is a law student in Chicago, so we've been trying to plan this session around when she would be back in town for a visit. The day finally arrived, and so did the dress she purchased just for the shoot. We did her session in a beautiful field in Ocoee, and I decided that creating a whole setting would be perfect for it! After some stunning natural shots, we started having some fun with the paint. I think they turned out really well and I hope you do too! 

Enjoy the sneak peek!

2011 has been the best year yet for Sivan Photography, and we owe it all to our amazing clients, family and friends! As our big "Thank You," we'd like to offer something special to you loving, loyal, and adoring fans of ours! This giveaway is going to offer something to our past, present and future clients. Ready to hear about it???

What will I win?
A **FREE** session (family, engagement, or "just because") up to a $200 value
or
A **FREE** 16x20 gallery wrapped canvas from one of your past sessions (or towards your future session!)

What do I need to do?
Just like our last contest, this one will involve this particular blog entry as well as Facebook. Here are the steps:
1. If you haven't already done so, "like" Sivan Photography on Facebook.
2. On your Facebook status, tag us in a post using the "@" symbol followed by "Sivan Photography." Make sure to write about this contest (i.e. "@Sivan Photography is having a giveaway! Become a fan for a chance to win a free session or canvas!"
3. With Facebook's recent updates, you now have to set your status to "public" so that it will post on our fan page and so that others can see it. To do this, click the drop down arrow next to the "post" button on your status and set it to "Public."
4. Come back to this blog post and write a comment stating that you have posted your status! Remember step #3! If we cannot see your status posting with "Sivan Photography" in it, you won't be able to win! :(
5. You can enter once a day, but you must post the status on your personal page every time! Remember to comment on this blog every time you create a new status with "Sivan Photography" so that you have a better chance of winning! :)
6. GOOD LUCK! <3 We love you ALL!

How will the winner be chosen?
Using Random.org, we will randomly select a winner from our comments on this blog post. Remember, you can enter once a day as long as you post a new status for every comment you make on here.

When will the winner be announced?
Because this is our end of the year giveaway, we will announce the winner at 10am January 1, 2012.

Will this expire and when do I need to claim my prize by?
Yes! You must claim your prize by Tuesday Jan. 2, 2012 at 10am in order to claim your prize. If we do not hear from you by then, we will choose another winner. The actual prize must be used by Jan. 1, 2013 (the free canvas or session valued at up to $200).

**Cheers to 2011, and may 2012 be even brighter!**

Alex & Ryan Tie the Knot!

This was one of those weddings that makes me say again and again how much I LOVE my job! Alex and Ryan are such a beautiful couple, both inside and out, and so are their family and friends. When I met with them a few months ago, I loved their completely relaxed personalities, and also the fact that they were having a Greek wedding! I hadn't photographed a Greek wedding yet, but there were some traditions that I knew of and was so excited to be able to photograph them! The ceremony was beautiful, and I loved that we caught so many photos of them glancing at each other with loving eyes. I'm telling you...these two were totally meant for each other! I just wanted to squeeze them both the entire time, but the professional side of me opted against that. ;) They're just so cute together!

Alex and her 10 bridesmaids were so gorgeous, and to top if off, they were all incredibly sweet. I had a great time photographing them getting ready, and I know Jen enjoyed capturing the guys. Everyone just looked fantastic, and we were really honored to take part in such a beautiful day.

We hope you guys are having an amazing honeymoon and just RELAXING! (oh, and checking the computer to see your sneak peek!) ;)

That. Dress <3

11 absolutely beautiful ladies!

And of course, 8 handsome gentlemen :)

They had an exchange of letters between the two of them before the ceremony started. So sweet!

Greek traditions...yay!

A couple of the guys performed an incredible dance for Alex and Ryan..it was AMAZING!

I don't know much about sorority and fraternity traditions when it comes to weddings, but I believe they were calling this the Sweetheart Song. It was really adorable!

One of my all-time favorites!

Stacy's Maternity Session | Winter Park, FL

Let me start off by saying how adorable this little family of 3 (soon to be 4) is! There is so much love between them, it's impossible not to smile when you're around them all.

Craig and I met with them in Winter Park this past Friday, and we all just clicked from the start. Brandon, Craig and Jon kept each other amused by playing imaginary football while I took some photos of Stacy. It was perfect and I know the boys had a great time!

Stacy has the most perfect belly ever, and I can only hope I look like her when I'm pregnant some day! Standing behind her, you would never know she was pregnant. It literally looks like she swallowed a basketball..it's so adorable!

We are so excited to meet Tyler soon. Enjoy the sneak peek! :)