Saflower Photography

Baby Alex | San Diego Photographer

May 4, 2012

This little peanut was such a delight to photograph!

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Someone turned 3 | San Diego Photographer

April 23, 2012

This has been one of my favorite shoots! There nothing more fun than just playing.

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Brothers | San Diego Photographer

February 21, 2012

I am a firm believer in the concept of Karma. When I plugged the numbers into the random number generator to pick a winner for the photo shoot giveaway, I knew karma was at work when Charlene’s number came up.

When my twins were 4 month old I hardly knew anyone in San Diego and I was a new mom stuck in the house. I joined up with a local playgroup just to get out of the house and reclaim some of my sanity. Charlene was the first person I met and she made me feel so welcome and assured me that I wasn’t alone. She always goes out of her way to make everyone feel so welcome to our group. Her youngest son is a few months older that my twins so its always fun watching them play together.

I am so happy I was able to do this for her and her family. She has done so much for our group and all the people in it and I’m glad that karma was on her side!

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Charlene posted the following on February 21, 2012 at 6:08 am.

That is the sweetest thing ever. Thank you so much Shae. I am so incredibly lucky to have you as a friend. You are an awesome photographer. I love all of these!

And the winner part 2 is… | San Diego Photographer

January 28, 2012

#3!! Congratulations Abbey! I’ll be emailing you later today.

And the Winner is… | San Diego Photographer

January 27, 2012

Charlene!!!!! Congrats on winning the photo shoot. I’ll be sending you an email later today.

Charlene posted the following on January 27, 2012 at 4:41 pm.

Yahoo! I am stoked!

jordan posted the following on January 28, 2012 at 3:02 pm.

Yeah Charlene!!!

1,000 Fans Giveaway Part 2!

January 19, 2012

And as promised, here is the second giveaway to honor reaching 1,000 fans!!

The Details:

This giveaway is for one Fabric Crown of your choice from my shop. This only includes the ones you see in my shop and not custom ones. I will be adding more to the shop this week.

This giveaway is open to EVERYONE!!! If you are local and entered to first giveaway, you are still eligible to enter this one!!!

The winner will be chosen by a random number generator on Saturday, January 28 and will be announced here, on the blog.

How to Enter:

For entry number one, make sure you like my page, then go to my shop and leave a comment here letting me know which one you like best. Easy peasy.

For entry number two, post about this giveaway on your status update then come back here and leave a comment letting me know you did, along with a link to your page so I can verify it. Make sure you set the status so it is “public” otherwise I can’t verify it and your entry will be deleted.

The fine print: This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook. It is solely sponsored by Saflower Photography. There is no cash value for the prizes and there is no purchase necessary.

I have to approve all comments, so if it doesn’t show up, it’s OK. It will be there as soon as I approve it.

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Larissa Gibbs posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 5:08 pm.

How cute are all the crowns! I am already a fan of your page The crown I like best is : http://www.etsy.com/listing/89542103/fabric-crown-princeprincess-harper

Larissa Gibbs posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 5:13 pm.

Shared your contest on my page!

https://www.facebook.com/saflower.photography#!/larissa.E.gibbs

and on Ellie’s Trunk:

https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Ellies-Trunk/251711664890100

Abbey posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 5:25 pm.

I like princess daisy the best…or princess avery…its a tie.

Abbey Boullt posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 5:33 pm.

I shared this on my fb wall!

BrennaH posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 6:45 pm.

I love love love the Princess Butterfly crown! I would love to have something like that as part of my daughters 1st birthday outfit. Adorable!

BrennaH posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 6:56 pm.

I shared my status as well

http://www.facebook.com/BrennaJudkins?ref=tn_tnmn

Jordan Andrikowich posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 8:57 pm.

My older two already have your crowns, but Henry needs one too. The one I like best is: http://www.etsy.com/listing/89385280/fabric-crown-preppy-prince

SarahN posted the following on January 20, 2012 at 3:24 pm.

I am already a fan of your page. I love the Fabric Bee Crown. Just adorable…

Melisa posted the following on January 20, 2012 at 10:57 pm.

LOVE the Princess butterfly.

Jennifer Kurpiewski posted the following on January 21, 2012 at 11:58 pm.

I love the preppy prince

amanda posted the following on January 22, 2012 at 2:05 am.

already a fan ( for life lol )

I love them all , and would have to say if buying for Blayde it would be the Fabric Crown – Frog Prince , but for a prop it would be the unisex bee one .. HEART them all <3

Gina Kiesel posted the following on January 23, 2012 at 6:13 pm.

Love the Pincess Layla!! Very whimsical.

Jennifer Kuhn posted the following on January 23, 2012 at 6:14 pm.

I am already a fan of your Facebook page and went to you Etsy and made it a favorite! I LOVE plum prince neptune but they are all beautiful!

Leeann Hadgis posted the following on January 23, 2012 at 6:17 pm.

I am a fan and I’m torn between Princess Olivia and Princess Layla…beautiful shop!

1,000 Fans Giveaway Part 1 | San Diego Photographer

January 18, 2012

Wow, 1,000 fans! Seems a little hard to believe. In honor of all my fans I will be doing 2 separate giveaways. This one is for local San Diegans only! I am giving away a full photo session for up to 5 people. The shoot includes about an hour of my time, on location, plus you will also get a DVD with approximately 20 images. There will be a nominal charge if there are more than 5 people.

The giveaway winner will be selected by a random number generator on Friday, January 27, 2012 and will be announced here, on my blog.

A second giveaway for the non-local fans will be posted tomorrow.

The Details: You have 2 opportunities to enter.

For entry number 1, make sure you like my fan page and then leave a comment here on this blog post telling me that you “liked” it. Pretty easy huh?

For entry number 2, just post about this giveaway on your Facebook page. A sample status update would look something like this:

“Saflower Photography is giving away a photo session in San Diego. Go check it out! http://saflowerphotography.com/?p=699“

Make sure it is set to the public setting because I will be checking. Once you have done that, just come back here and leave me a second comment with a link to your page so I can verify it.

The session will be held in the San Diego area. If you are not local, you can either give the session as a gift, or there will be a separate giveaway posted tomorrow.

The fine print: This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook. It is solely sponsored by Saflower Photography. There is no cash value for the prizes and there is no purchase necessary.

I have to approve all comments, so if it doesn’t show up, it’s OK. It will be there as soon as I approve it.

Some people are getting an “error” when they try and post a comment. The comments are indeed going through and will show up as soon as I approve them.

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Lauren Wynglarz posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 6:08 am.

I don’t just like your page…I love it!

Brenda Radder posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 6:13 am.

I like you

Brenda Radder posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 6:15 am.

And I shared the contest with ALL my pals

Charlene posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 6:19 am.

I don’t just like you, I luv you. : )

Charlene posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 6:22 am.

I love you!

Rachele @ Messy Kids posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 7:43 am.

I’ve “liked” you for awhile now

Karrie Schultz posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 3:06 pm.

I “like” your page and I like you too! I’d LOVE this for when Buddy gets here!!

Karrie Schultz posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 3:14 pm.

I did it and I have my fingers crossed!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/karrie.schultz

Rachele @ Messy Kids posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 3:38 pm.

I have shared the good news https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1143631429

Kathy A posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 4:28 pm.

DONE!

Kathy A posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 4:36 pm.

Done!

Jenn j posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 4:47 pm.

I love your page

Jenn Kurpiewski posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 4:48 pm.

I love your work! And like your page

Laurie posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 5:01 pm.

I like you too!

Laurie posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 5:04 pm.

I like you too!

Karina C. posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 5:14 pm.

I “liked” your fan page.

Karina C. posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 5:15 pm.

I liked your fan page on Facebook.

Lauren Wynglarz posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 5:17 pm.

I’m sure you have already seen the link on my Facebook, but just in case this is me letting you know. I dont know how to link it on here lol.

Megan posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 5:43 pm.

Shae takes the most wonderful natural lighting, candid shots…especially of kids! A true professional.

Alex silvia posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 5:49 pm.

I shared your page you rock

danielle martinez posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 5:58 pm.

I like your page

Abbey Boullt posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 8:34 pm.

I love your photos and am a FB fan!

Cindy Chaney posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 8:49 pm.

I posted on facebook. Love your photos! Hope I win

Abbey posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 10:49 pm.

Posted on my fb wall

Maghen Tata posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 11:24 pm.

YOU HAVE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN!!!!

Miranda hubbard posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 11:27 pm.

oh you KNOW I love you

Trisha posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 11:28 pm.

I “liked” your page on facebook. Way before Maghen. I just want to point that out.

Miranda hubbard posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 11:39 pm.

shared on fb… twice

Dominic Boullt posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 11:52 pm.

I like your fb page

Dominic Boullt posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 11:53 pm.

shared on my fb wall too.

Joanna M posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 11:57 pm.

I liked your fan page Your photos are amazing!

Joanna M posted the following on January 18, 2012 at 11:59 pm.

I shared this on my FB page

Wendy Mattas posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 12:48 am.

I liked your FB page

Rochelle Rankin posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 1:40 am.

Liked it and posted.

I think the facebook is correct. I am friends with Lesli Cloutier and Brenda Radder.

Jillian Coalson posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 1:58 am.

Hi! Love your photography!!! Just checking in to say that I ‘liked’ your fan page on Facebook.

Jillian Coalson posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 1:59 am.

…And I posted a status about it on my facebook page! Thanks

Lucille Preston posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 2:36 am.

Hello! I saw the maternity pictures you did for my sister Miranda. They turned out amazing! I liked your Facebook page. I hope I win!

Lucille Preston posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 4:28 am.

I shared your link with all my friends as well!

Brie Gochmansky posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 6:14 am.

liked your page

Brie Gochmansky posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 6:15 am.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1143336739
posted on my fb too

Nicole Montano posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 2:38 pm.

I liked you.

Jordan Andrikowich posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 8:59 pm.

I’ve “liked” your page for a while now!!!

Jordan Andrikowich posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 9:00 pm.

And I shared on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=775978808

Chris Hubbard posted the following on January 23, 2012 at 10:21 pm.

I like your facebook page and the pictures you did for Matt and Miranda! And your talents- I used your idea to sew the diapers for them it worked much better than what I would’ve done thank you!

Chris Hubbard posted the following on January 23, 2012 at 10:28 pm.

I also shared you on my facebook page (with some help from Miranda I am technologically impaired). https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123736436
Thank you!

Angela Bergman posted the following on January 25, 2012 at 6:40 pm.

I’m a lover not a liker:)

Roxie Dittsworth posted the following on January 27, 2012 at 9:23 am.

liked (actually love your page) and shared on my facebook page

Friendship | King City Photographer

December 28, 2011

I first met Mandy wayyyyyyy back in high school. She didn’t speak English very well and we were so opposite of each other that we never really got along. Fast forward four years to college. I walked into my first class and she was there. Since she was the only person I actually knew, we sat next to each other. Ever since then, she has been one of my best friends. She recently got married and had a beautiful baby girl. Its unfortunate that we live across the state from each other.

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Lyndee posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 9:51 pm.

I love these…and I love HER!!! She looks so beautiful, all grown up What a darling little family she has!

My Wonderful Kiddos | Lockwood Photographer

December 27, 2011

I can’t believe how fast my kids are growing up. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were bringing them home from the hospital. It is just amazing watching them grow into little people.

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Lyndee posted the following on December 27, 2011 at 9:55 pm.

Oh Shae, take my breath away! These are stunning. Your kids are gorgeous. You are amazing! What beautiful and timeless shots you’ve captured!!!

shae posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 1:27 am.

Thanks, hun!!!

World Wide Photo Walk | San Diego Photographer

December 25, 2011

This year I participated in the Scott Kelby World Wide Photo Walk again. I didn’t really care for the walk locations that were here in San Diego, So I headed up to Lockwood for the week and did the walk in Morro Bay with my dad. We had a really great time and met some new people.

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