{CONTEST} JL Gift Certificates | Photography Gift Certificates

Wow, this has been one exciting week! Guess what showed up at my doorstep today? If you read the title you already know but I just want to bask in it for a second.....YAY Gift Certificates. Real certificates on real paper. I have been wanting to make these available for a year now and yes, I have done a few but they weren't this pretty. And you should know that these make incredible gifts. I know, I would say that right? Of course, but I'm serious. But in case you need help thinking of ways to wow your loved ones, here are a few to consider:JL Photography gift certificates come in any denomination over $50 and are...* Printed on 100% recycled paper* A fresh and lovely engagement/wedding gift* A unique and thoughtful baby shower gift* An already wrapped, easy-to-ship holiday gift* Something any parent would adore* A great way to get in good with your boss* A beautiful way to say thanks to your clients* _______________ (fill in the blank)And to prove to you how super excited I am about this I am having a contest. Yep, my first one.All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below with how you would use this little treasure for yourself or someone you love. And people, don't feel bad saying you want it all to yourself, it's only natural. The most fun and creative response will win a $100 gift certificate to do with what they please! Yep, this is big time folks. So leave a comment and tell your friends. I will announce the lucky guy or gal on the blog by September 3rd. So stay tuned and make sure you leave a valid email address with your comment so I can contact you when you win!

And just to ignite the flame of desire here they are.

AND THE WINNER OF THE $100 JL GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR THE MOST CREATIVE RESPONSE IS....drumroll....well wait.First I want to say that you guys did not make this easy for me. Some of your responses made me laugh, really hard. Some made me cry and all of them made me fall more in love with what I do. I truly enjoyed reading all of that ways that you would invite me into your lives and wish I could give everyone the prize. Especially those of you who really tugged on my heartstrings. I seriously thought of splitting it. But I want to be true to my word and give one winner the prize I promised, the prize that would be won by posting the most creative comment on how the gift certificate would be used.The prize is going to someone who thought of a totally new idea for a shoot. Something I have never done but always wanted to. Something that marries two of my passions into one. Being on the water and of course, photography. So the winner is.....Melissa Pierce! Melissa will receive the $100 gift certificate toward a photographic boating adventure on the water.BUT WAIT, because you guys really gave your comments some thought I want to offer something to all of the contestants. Everyone who entered will receive a free 8x10 print of your choice from your next session. Or, it can be included with your purchase of one of these sought after gift certificates.  So thanks for playing and see ya soon!