Much ♥

~~Julie MayRee~~

Much ♥~  Julie MayRee ~

As a photographer I feel very strongly about giving back of the talents I have been given. Two years ago I chose two charities that really pulled at my heart strings.  One being Operation: Love Reunited and the other being Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. Please, when you have time to really sit down and check these charities out, do so.  You will be touched! I had no “personal story” to link me to either of these charities, but I do have a heart that goes out to families in both of these situations.

I am a very passionate person and when I hear of a family like this one, sending their Daddy, their Friend, their Husband off to war, my heart just aches.  I can’t even begin to imagine all of the thoughts and emotions they experience.  THIS is why I chose OpLove as one of the main charities I donate my time & talents to. We donate a free session for deploying, depolyed and returning military families.  In pre-deployment situations like this one, once the soldier arrives at his/her base, the solider or his/her  family contacts me with the mailing address and I send a 4×6 album overseas to the soldier, free of charge.  This is a way to try to to make them feel closer to home…. a little boost…a way to have a piece of home there with them.   I hope in some way, having these photos will help the families feel closer to their soldier & the soldier closer to their families.  It’s my way of saying, “THANK YOU for your service to Our Country!”

My words often fail me (as you can see) but I pray that my art & my heart never do!

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for your service!!!

Much ♥ and respect ~ Julie MayRee

“The photos and other content of this publication do not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.”

I could not help but blog these little fellas   Aren’t they the cutest!?!  We had quite the time.  Poor little man wasn’t feeling the best & we didn’t realize until after that the little trooper had a double ear infection. (his 1st)  Poor little man!  His big brother and I had a fun time, though.  We hunted for “Tiger” the purple bear who was digging holes in the woods.   I love my job & getting to enjoy the imagination of little ones.  Thanks Anna for the opportunity to meet you and your little men!!!

Much love~

Julie MayRee

Much Love~ Julie MayRee

Disclaimer:

“The photos and other content of this publication do not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.”

The first prize in the awesome giveaway is from Southeastern Wisconsin’s up and coming photographer who also happens to be a wee bit crafty, as well!    Julie MayRee Photography & Cute Stuff By JO (can also search vendors on etsy for cutestuffbyjo)

You will receive a $50 gift credit toward your Julie MayRee Photography creative session OR $50 gift credit toward my handmade goodies!

Check it out on facebook!!!

The second prize in this awesome giveaway is a $25 gift credit to edkstudio !!!

She specialize in high quality logo, print and web design for the WAHM and small business owner. She has been designing logos and websites for the past 3 years. She does custom work as well as premade logos.  Check her little shop out!!!

The third prize in this awesome giveaway is a Peaches and Cream Fairy Tutu Skirt w/ matching Floral Head Band (you pick your size 0-5T) from My Fairy Boutique!

From fairy tutu skirts, to hair accessories, to pixie wings & wands, everything is quality, hand-made art, created with only the best materials. Your princess is sure to find herself in an imaginary world of “happily ever after”. Don’t forget to check them out on facebook as well!!

Fourth prize in this totally awesome giveaway is 2 headbands of your choice from Pinkalicious Boutique !

Pinkalicious Boutique is a mother and daughter team that loves to create things for little ones.  We started creating handmade goodies for my child and other family members.  Once we realized how much fun we had making homemade creations we decided to open up a shop.  Our shop is BRAND NEW!!!  Currently we only have headbands and All fringe photo props in the shop , but within the next week we will be adding tutus, applique shirts, feather headbands, and legwarmers.

Check out their facebook fan page, as well!

annnnnnd the FIFTH prize in this ROCKIN’ giveaway is any 2 items from lasca’s new etsy shop!!

She is very new to Etsy & selling her crafts. She has always been crafty and made her own accessories. She decided about a month ago to start selling them because every time she goes out people stop her and ask where she got it!! She is still in the process of setting up shop but you will be able to pick any 2 items from her shop once she gets more items listed.

and just one more prize….

Last but not least a $25 gift credit  to Itty Bitty Bettys!!!

Not just for little girls anymore. Big girls can wear tutus too. Don’t forget to check out their new line of hair clips and handmade flowers.

If you are here looking for premade tutus you won’t find them in this shop. They like to custom make each tutu to your request.

Check them out on facebook as well!!

I recently saw this done on another giveaway and thought it was a great idea!!!

Ways to win:

1. “Suggest”* Julie MayRee Photography & Cutes Stuff By JO to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

2.  “Suggest”  EDK Studio’s  new fan page to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

3. “Suggest” My Fairy Boutique to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

4. “Suggest” Pinkalicious to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

5. Check out lasca on etsy and *heart* your favorite thing she offers.  Come back and let us know what you *hearted*

6. “Suggest” Itty Bitty Bettys to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page.Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

7.  Blog about this huge giveaway!!! Come back and leave a link below (you may even get some new followers!) Limit one blog post a day during the giveaway.

8.  LINK the giveaway on your facebook WALL! Come back and let us know you posted our fan page. Limited to one post a day.

9.  Go Shopping!!! Make a purchase from any of the vendors and one comment for each item you purchase.

Now start racking up those chances to win!!!!!!

One GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced to win ALL of these prizes!!!

Plus runner up winner will be drawn for a $25 gift credit to Julie MayRee Photography OR Cute Stuff By JO!!

Contest runs from now until 6 pm CST 6/7/10.

Winners chosen via random number generator.

*If you don’t know how to “suggest”  go to the top left of the fan page under the profile picture and click “suggest to friends”

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand….the winners are………RUNNER UP…….

Comment #43 Leslie!!!!  photoswithpassion@gmail.com!!!  You win a $25 gift credit to Cute Stuff By JO or Southeastern Wisconsin Photographer, Julie MayRee Photography!!!!

DRUMROLL PLEASE………………….

THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS COMMENT #27  Tracy Callahan of Memories By TLC

Will is a 2011 Senior at Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin and my first senior to photograph in the Class of 2011!  What a way to start!!!   It was great meeting you, Will!!  Best of luck with your senior year!  Make sure to have plenty of fun!

~~Julie~~

Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home & letting me be a part of little Mason’s first few weeks here on earth.

~~~Julie MayRee~~~

After all of the waiting……Today we have goodies from THREE great Etsy vendors!!!

First we have this absolutely ADORABLE brooch from Bliss Blvd.

AnnB is so easy to work with and she makes THE CUTEST brooches!!!  She is currently working on a new hair accessory section for her shop!!!  Check out her shop!

Above you can see her brooch pinned to one of my newborn chunky base beanies (which you will also receive!)

Second, how about a set of 16 tags (your photo with your choice of color bar, font and text)!!  The tags measure 2-3/8″ x 3-3/4″. You can choose the rounded rectangle shape as shown in the photos, or a classic shop tag shape.

See http://chickabug.com/chart/ for examples of the shapes. : )

These tag are gorgeous!!  You can check her out on etsy at Chickabug or take a look at her blog.

She offers cute, customized invitations, cards, stickers, and other paper goods.

She specialize in making matched sets, so you can have a beautiful, cohesive party or special event. AND, everything in my shop is fully customizable to suit your tastes!

Lastly we have Jo’s (my) newest creation. The Newborn Dainty Daisy Headband Set!!!  You will receive a set of 4 headbands AND THAT’s NOT ALL!!!  You will also receive the precious little chunky base beanie!!! If you are one of my photography fans, you can choose from this prize or $30 off your next session*!

*not valid with any other offer

That’s FOUR wonderful prizes from three awesome Etsy vendors!!!

You will have FOUR ways to win

1. Visit Bliss Blvd. on Etsy check out her cute goodies, come back here and post which of her little gems are your favorite!

2. Visit Chickabug’s Etsy shop.  Come back here and post which of her adorable party favors or customize paper goods are your    favorites!!

3. “Like” Julie MayRee Photography on Facebook & come back here and tell me your name & let me know you are now a fan.

4. Share the giveaway with all your facebook friends and come back here and post the link to where you did so!!!

Good Luck!!!

4  separate comments for 4 seperate entries to win.

Contest ends at 8 am CST on Tuesday April 27th.

Winner will be chosen by random number generator.

AND THE WINNER IS:

Jacqueline of
tinyimpressionsphoto.com