It's a Contest!... A Big One!!

Sarah: ( February 9, 2012 1:10 pm ) I'm so bummed I missed this! That's what I get for being sick in bed and disconnected from the world for a few days!

Bryanna Cairns: ( February 9, 2012 12:10 pm ) I added this last night but for some reason, it didn't copy correctly. http://bryannaleephoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-photographic-journey.html

Megan Lesley: ( February 9, 2012 1:06 am ) Whew! Tried a different browser and voila! Here's my little story. Enjoy. xx http://blog.meganlesley.com/2012/02/that-dayand-why-i-want-to-book-flight.html

Cassady Porada: ( February 9, 2012 1:04 am ) Katelyn! It is so sweet of you to offer this contest! I would absolutely loooove to attend! I've finally uploaded my story to my blog: http://cassadykphotography.tumblr.com/post/17300098702/cassady-k-photography-so-far I didn't realize how much I had to share until I started typing it! Also would there be a chance to meet Bokeh at the workshop? haha Or I could just watch him for you while you do the workshop! :0)

Jordan: ( February 9, 2012 1:02 am ) I love you so much Katelyn! And I have never even MET YOU! Maybe this year!!!! http://blog.brittleyphotos.com/2012/02/workshop-experience.html

Bryanna: ( February 9, 2012 1:01 am ) 10:00 on the dot. It took me some time but it's done! Thank you for this chance :) http://bryannaleephoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-photogaraphic-journey.html

Ahna Sweeney: ( February 9, 2012 12:43 am ) Here is my entry! :) Thank you so much for doing this, Katelyn! https://www.facebook.com/AhnaBethPhotography/posts/295650567156782

Tammy Willaimson: ( February 9, 2012 12:31 am ) www.facebook.com/notes/treasures-waiting-photography/my-story/319870634725763 .... hoping for the best!

Sheaulee: ( February 9, 2012 12:24 am ) Just made the deadline ;) Here is my story: http://www.sheauleeng.com/blog/?p=1954

Kyla McCormick: ( February 9, 2012 12:20 am ) Hi Katelyn, I want to thank you so much for hosting this contest. Your work is truly inspiring and I couldn't be more excited to learn from you! I have posted my blog entry here and posted to facebook and twitter! Thanks again <3 http://alittlebitmekm.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-story.html

Kyla McCormick: ( February 9, 2012 12:18 am ) Hi Katelyn! Thank you so much for hosting this amazing giveaway! My blog is at http://alittlebitmekm.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-story.html <3

Kyla McCormick: ( February 9, 2012 12:13 am ) Hi Katelyn! I just wanted to thank you so much for this chance to win a spot at your workshop! The link to my blog is here: http://alittlebitmekm.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-story.html and I have also tweeted and posted on facebook!! :-)

Francesca Caputo: ( February 9, 2012 12:04 am ) Katelyn, my website was glitchy earlier *first website* not sure if you already viewed it but it has been fixed... http://francescacaputo.com/2012/02/a-virginia-wedding-photographer/

Ashley Paschke: ( February 8, 2012 11:38 pm ) Katelyn! How exciting that you are hosting another workshop. I was so sad that I missed your last one and would love to meet you at this one. What a hard job to just pick one person! Good luck :) Here is my note on my fanpage. https://www.facebook.com/notes/ash-lyn-rose-photography/a-little-bit-about-usand-a-workshop/10150642362150560

Cait Jensen: ( February 8, 2012 11:33 pm ) Thanks for this amazing opportunity! We had a blast writing our story for you :) http://www.photographyjensen.com/2012/02/katelyn-james-workshop-opportunityour-story/

Anna Klapp: ( February 8, 2012 11:25 pm ) I love your work and all that you do. i am so excited that you are going to read my post :) I'm a dork, I know. Thank you for this amazing opportunity and if I don't win a seat I will start saving my pretty little pennies for your next workshop. With planning a wedding and trying to go full time, my soon to be hubby had to bring me back down to earth when I dreamed of purchasing a seat at your workshop. I will attend one day! Thanks again for doing this, YOU ARE AMAZING! http://www.inflightphotoblog.com/?p=1167

Lauren Hammond: ( February 8, 2012 10:36 pm ) Thank you so much for this opportunity even if I don't win!! THANKS!!!

Taryn: ( February 8, 2012 9:46 pm ) I've been perfecting my blog ALL day!! I would more than LOVE to be the lucky winner! It would mean a lot to me, and with out a doubt be an amazing experience!! Enjoy the read! http://findingtaryn.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-story-photography.html

Charlotte Jennings: ( February 8, 2012 9:23 pm ) It was also posted to my facebook and twitter (Charlotashley). Thanks again girl! You ROCK :)

Charlotte Jennings: ( February 8, 2012 9:14 pm ) Thank you SO, so much for this opportunity Katelyn! http://www.charlotteashleyblog.com/2012/02/my-journey-on-platter.html

Michael & Laura: ( February 8, 2012 8:46 pm ) We are so excited you are doing thing.. thanks for the opportunity! http://archermwphoto.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/our-story-thanks-to-katelyn-james/

Annetta: ( February 8, 2012 8:44 pm ) Hi Katelyn! This opportunity is amazing!! I would LOVE to come to your workshop! I first had to get all my ducks in a row so that IF I am chosen that it would work for me to come out. I don't live next door. Too bad!! Here is my post:http://photographybyannetta.blogspot.com/2012/02/hoping-for-workshop-experience.html I will try to get it on twitter but I'm new at it and don't use it much.

Valerie Beth: ( February 8, 2012 8:40 pm ) I love this idea. :) (I posted the link here earlier, but I don't think it went through). Here's the story about my journey into photography: http://www.valeriebethblog.com/2012/02/girl-with-dream.html

Beth Hamilton: ( February 8, 2012 8:36 pm ) Thanks SO much for opportunity Katelyn! What an amazing gift this will be for the winner! http://bethhamiltonphoto.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/katelyn-james-workshop-giveaway/

Alison Mish: ( February 8, 2012 8:33 pm ) Thank you so much for doing this...you're awesome! Enjoy! http://www.alisonmishphotography.com/my-journey-to-professional-photography-katelyn-james-contest-entry/ and www.facebook.com/alisonmishphotography

Alison Mish: ( February 8, 2012 8:16 pm ) I am so excited you are doing this...you are awesome! Here is my blog post http://www.alisonmishphotography.com/my-journey-to-professional-photography-katelyn-james-contest-entry/ AND here is my facebook page link http://www.facebook.com/alisonmishphotography . Thanks again!

kristina kerns: ( February 8, 2012 7:55 pm ) i posted my comment almost two hours ago and it hasn't popped up yet- so i'm nervous it didn't go through- so i'm posting it again just in case. (as you can see i'm really anxious to win) :) here is the link to my blog post: http://afaithfulwalk.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/my-hearts-passion/ and i shared it on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KristinaKernsPhotography and http://www.facebook/com/kristina.kerns and on twitter via http://www.twitter.com/kdavisdesign

My Journey to Professional Photography | Katelyn James Contest Entry » Alison Mish Photography: ( February 8, 2012 6:46 pm ) [...] yesterday during my lunch break, I literally jumped out of my seat in excitement when I saw that Katelyn James is having a contest for the chance to go to her workshop.  Needless to say, I got a few weird [...]

Michelle Kirnan: ( February 8, 2012 6:33 pm ) You are so incredibly inspiring! This is such an amazing opportunity. You're so generous, offering your knowledge and expertise, and now to gift a seat! My story is on my blog: http://blog.mkphoto.kirnan.net/2012/02/0-false-18-pt-18-pt-0-0-false-false.html Thank you so, so much!

Valerie Beth: ( February 8, 2012 6:26 pm ) Such a great idea for a contest! My entry post can be found here: http://www.valeriebethblog.com/2012/02/girl-with-dream.html Good luck to everyone else! :)

kristina kerns: ( February 8, 2012 6:15 pm ) my story. my passion. my calling. http://afaithfulwalk.wordpress.com/ i shared it on facebook via http://www.facebook.com/KristinaKernsPhotography and http://www.facebook.com/kristina.kerns i also shared it via twitter at https://twitter.com/kdavisdesign

Ashley Pearce: ( February 8, 2012 5:17 pm ) Here's my story!! http://ashleypearcephoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/why-i-want-seat-at-workshop-experience.html

Kristen Rawls: ( February 8, 2012 4:40 pm ) http://kristenrawlsphotography.wordpress.com/ You're truly amazing and such an inspiration Katelyn! Thank you for this opportunity, and I'm so honored you even get to read my story! :)

Sarah D'Attoma: ( February 8, 2012 4:38 pm ) Katelyn! I literally JUST blogged my story last week, so I added an addendum to the bottom with my top 10 reasons you should PICK ME!!! :) http://dattomastudios.com/blog/?p=8189

Ashley Jock: ( February 8, 2012 4:30 pm ) http://ashleynicolephotography4.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/katelyn-james-contest-entry/

Jen Jar: ( February 8, 2012 3:54 pm ) Shoot! You know I have to enter this too...spending more time with you and really getting to see how you shoot? SIGN ME UP! Here is my blog post: http://www.jarnettphotographyblog.com/apps/blog/show/12229334-it-all-started-on-a-car-forum

Mary Jane Mooney: ( February 8, 2012 2:53 pm ) Hi Katelyn, I plastered my story all over Facebook with links to your FB page and then I realized everyone is also leaving their story here on your blog too! Thank you for providing this opportunity! Here is my story: http://www.photographsbymaryjane.com/2012/02/08/my-passion-for-photography-and-a-chance-to-win-a-seat-at-the-workshop-experience-by-katelyn-james-photography/

Jessica Crews: ( February 8, 2012 2:37 pm ) Thank you sooo much, Katelyn! Good luck, everyone!!!! My story is here: http://blog.jessicacrewsphotography.com/ Twitter is here: https://twitter.com/#!/jcrewsphotog Facebook is here: http://www.facebook.com/jessicacrewsphotography

Ali W: ( February 8, 2012 2:16 pm ) HEEYY! I'm excited about this! Here we go! http://alisandraphoto.com/blog/2012/02/08/95/

Veronica Hudley: ( February 8, 2012 2:10 pm ) I don't see my comment from last night, so I'm commenting again :) Sorry if it ends up showing twice. I want to say thank you, again, for holding this contest. You are truly an inspiration :) Here's my blog: www.veronicahudleydesigns.blogspot.com. I also announced it on Facebook and Twitter. :) Thanks so much!

Ashley Jock: ( February 8, 2012 1:49 pm ) Here is my entry! Thank you so much for this opportunity!! You are going to make someone's dream come true!!!

Nancy Mitchell: ( February 8, 2012 1:47 pm ) Oh how I would LOVE to enter this contest, but unfortunately timing isn't right for me this time:( Whomever wins....will surely benefit tremendously! I can't wait to meet ya in OCTOBER Katelyn! You totally are a huge inspiration to me! Continue being AMAZING!

ellie: ( February 8, 2012 12:44 pm ) I like to call it: Journey to the Center of the Earth. Or: How I Started This Crazy Thing Called Business. Either one. ;) http://elliebphotography.blogspot.com/2012/02/this-journey.html p.s. this rocks. this whole idea of a contest rocks. i am your biggest fan. ;)

ashley barnett: ( February 8, 2012 11:56 am ) LOVE this Katelyn! I'm sure Jen will chime in, but she wrote an absolutely amazing post (that made me cry first thing in the morning haha) to enter! http://www.jarnettphotographyblog.com/apps/blog/show/12229334-it-all-started-on-a-car-forum

Ashley Link: ( February 8, 2012 11:31 am ) Thank you for this opportunity! :) http://www.v-a-photography.com/2012/02/07/this-is-my-story/

Amelia Renee: ( February 8, 2012 11:13 am ) Wow! There are SO many good entries! I don't envy you having to choose the winner. my fb page iS: http://www.facebook.com/ameliareneephoto twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ameliarenee and the blog post! : http://ameliareneephoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/hoping-for-chance-to-learn-my-story.html

Sarah: ( February 8, 2012 10:59 am ) Thanks for the amazing opportunity - I think we all have our fingers crossed & you have a tough job ahead of you. Good Luck everybody. http://www.sarahgoodwinblog.com/?p=2984 & tweeted (@sarahrgoodwin) & FB (Sarah Goodwin Photography)

Amelia Renee: ( February 8, 2012 3:57 am ) well, here goes nothing! (or maybe something!:) I don't envy your having to choose a winner...SO many great entries! fb page: http://www.facebook.com/ameliareneephoto twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/AmeliaRenee aaand the blog post is here: http://ameliareneephoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/hoping-for-chance-to-learn-my-story.html

Jessica Cortes: ( February 8, 2012 3:05 am ) Thank you for this incredible opportunity! Here is my story! You are a big part of it! :) http://www.jessica-mae.com/?p=3013

Blythe Klippstein: ( February 8, 2012 2:14 am ) How incredibly sweet of you to host this contest!! http://www.blythekblog.com/2012/02/lovedencouragedhumbled.html

Katie Bernard: ( February 8, 2012 2:06 am ) This is absolutely amazing, and its wonderful that you are offering this. Please read my story! http://kbernardphotography.com/2012/02/08/the-katelyn-james-workshop-experience/

Francesca Caputo: ( February 8, 2012 1:51 am ) What an exciting and generous opportunity! Thank you, Katelyn for making today a little less...blah. :) http://francescacaputo.com/2012/02/a-virginia-wedding-photographer/

A Virginia Wedding Photographer | Francesca Caputo: ( February 8, 2012 1:36 am ) [...] in March. The opportunity to attend this workshop is almost unfathomable. It’s overwhelming. Katelyn James’ blog has been my guilty pleasure for some time and I say “guilty” because I cannot go a day [...]

Samm Hawes formerly Schulz: ( February 8, 2012 1:21 am ) Just saying I love Katy Martin and have enjoyed watching her grow at Virginia tech....

Katy Martin: ( February 8, 2012 1:11 am ) Here's my submission!! Thanks for this opportunity to share our lives with you--you're awesome. http://katymartinphotography.blogspot.com/2012/02/workshop-experience-contest.html

Katelyn McKay: ( February 8, 2012 12:17 am ) Oh my goodness!! This is so amazing! You don't know how much I've been wanting to come to this! My new blog is in the making, so I posted it on my old blog, but here's the link: http://katelynmckayphotography.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-journey-through-eyes-of-teen.html Eeeek!! I'm SO excited!!

Karen Allen: ( February 7, 2012 11:01 pm ) Katelyn, I can't even begin to say thank you for the opportunity!! Learning from you would be beyond amazing!! You are a blessing to this industry!! http://karenallenphotographyblog.com/2012/02/07/an-ah-mazing-opportunity-the-workshop-experience/

An AH-MAZING opportunity … “The Workshop Experience” | Karen Allen Photography: ( February 7, 2012 10:55 pm ) [...] morning, Katelyn announced that she was giving away a seat to her upcoming March workshop, and my jaw just dropped! I mean, [...]

Jennifer: ( February 7, 2012 10:05 pm ) What a great opportunity you are giving all of us! No matter who tales the prize, we're all winners by just following you:: Thank you!!! http://www.jkristenphotography.com/2012/02/everyone-has-story.html

Lara Van Klompenburg: ( February 7, 2012 8:23 pm ) This contest is so exciting!!! What a dream come true!! I am having so much fun reading all of the other entries, so before I forget, here is mine! <3 http://misslevk.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-photography-story.html

Katie Yuen: ( February 7, 2012 8:07 pm ) KATELYN!! I was so excited to see this you have NO IDEA! I would give anything to go to your workshop!! Read about it here! :) http://www.kateyuen.com/blog/2012/02/07/my-story-my-experience/

Sarah Blanks: ( February 7, 2012 7:07 pm ) Thanks you so much Katelyn! You are wonderful! Good luck to all the entrants :) http://beautifullybrokenphotog.blogspot.com/2012/02/three-words-katelyn-james-workshop.html

Kelly Ewell: ( February 7, 2012 7:06 pm ) Wow, I wouldn't have words to say how excited I would be if I won a seat to your next workshop. But I put a few together to be able to post about my creative journey at http://www.kellyewellphotography.com/personal/a-personal-journey-leesburg-va-wedding-photographer/ I also posted to my FB page at http://www.facebook.com/kellyewellphotography, but I don't use Twitter.

Paula Bartosiewicz: ( February 7, 2012 7:00 pm ) This is such an amazing opportunity! I would love to learn from you! I hope I get chosen :) Here is my story: http://www.bartosiewiczphotography.com/blog/katelyn-james-photography-i-workshop-contest/

Carmaleta Ann: ( February 7, 2012 6:45 pm ) OMG! I am so excited! I nearly fell out of my chair when I read your blog today. Here is a link to my story http://carmaletabillups.com/2012/02/07/theworkshopexperience I am so excited, or did I mention that already?!?!

Sarah Blanks: ( February 7, 2012 6:12 pm ) Katelyn! You are awesome! Thank you so much for this opportunity! Good luck to all the entrants! http://beautifullybrokenphotog.blogspot.com/2012/02/three-words-katelyn-james-workshop.html

Paula Bartosiewicz: ( February 7, 2012 6:02 pm ) Hi Katelyn! I would love the opportunity to come learn from you! I am really looking to take my business to the next level and hope you chose me! http://www.bartosiewiczphotography.com/blog/katelyn-james-photography-i-workshop-contest/

Katelyn James Photography | Workshop Contest » Paula Bartosiewicz Photography: ( February 7, 2012 5:55 pm ) [...] morning, when I read that one lucky photographer could win a chance to attend Katelyn James’ workshop on how to take your wedding photography business to the next level, I immediately got [...]

Abby Grace: ( February 7, 2012 5:53 pm ) This is one of the many reasons I admire you- I love how generous you are! Good luck to all the entrants!

I want to win!!! » Spring Smith Studios Blog: ( February 7, 2012 5:25 pm ) [...] I first read about her contest for a free seat at her upcoming workshop I admit I thought “nahh I wont win”  Then I read all the info and realized it’s [...]

Julianna: ( February 7, 2012 5:08 pm ) Pick me! Pick me! Hahaha juuuuust kidding. Look at you being all competitive, Katelyn! Proud of you! Next stop: Spades.

Danielle Coons: ( February 7, 2012 4:58 pm ) “Most people don't know there are angels whose only job is to make sure you don't get too comfortable & fall asleep & miss your life. ” Brian Andreas Thank you for being one of those angels. I hope I have the opportunity to learn from you!!! Thank you for all you do. http://daniellecoons.com/2012/02/a-chance/

rachel harrod: ( February 7, 2012 4:33 pm ) Katelyn ... I am so greatful that you are having this contest, and thank you so much for thinking about everyone's story! Here is the link to my story on my blog: http://rharrod.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/maryland-wedding-photography-the-workshop-experience-my-story/ you can also find it on my twitter account @Rahphotog and my photography facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Rachel.Harrod.Photography Thank you for being so amazing!

Maryland Wedding Photography | {The Workshop Experience | My Story} « Rachel Harrod Photography: ( February 7, 2012 4:28 pm ) [...] say, hopefully I will be able to go next time!  Well this blog came into my feed this morning and IT’S a CONTEST for the Workshop Experience! So today I am pouring my heart out  about my photography, where it [...]

Heather Holleger: ( February 7, 2012 4:26 pm ) Oh and I don't know if I did anything right. When I blogged it went to facebook, so I think that is considered sharing? I tried twitter too. Yes I am technology challenged sometimes!!! :)

Heather Holleger: ( February 7, 2012 4:25 pm ) Thanks SO SO much for this opportunity!! You can see my entry here: http://heatherholleger.tumblr.com/ PLEASE excuse the not professional blog! My new one is still in the works! :)

Rachel Archer: ( February 7, 2012 4:13 pm ) Katelyn... you are an angel to give us a chance like this! I would hate to be in your position! These stories are beautiful! Well, here is my attempt. http://rachelarcherphotography.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/the-workshop-experience-contest-my-story/

Marissa Lynn: ( February 7, 2012 4:12 pm ) Katelyn I can't begin to tell you how happy I would be to get this chance to learn from you! You're an amazing photographer & woman! Here is the link! xoxo http://www.blog.marissalynnphotography.com/?p=1794

Sandy: ( February 7, 2012 3:46 pm ) http://www.sandyjeanblog.com/?p=724 I am so excited you are doing this! I would love to attend your workshop!

Michael Alsop: ( February 7, 2012 3:27 pm ) Can't wait to read through these, and to meet you all at the Workshop Experience!!! I'll be the one making sure Katelyn stays on time and does not lose her voice!! Good Luck!!!

Katie Nesbitt: ( February 7, 2012 3:07 pm ) Ohhh seeing this has gotten me all excited! I was having such a depressing day and now I'm all pumped up again! Here's my entry!!!!!! http://katienesbittphotography.com/2012/02/07/a-story/

Ashley DeYoung: ( February 7, 2012 3:00 pm ) I'd love to win a spot! :-) http://www.ashleydeyoungblog.com/2012/02/katelyn-james-experience-contest-entry.html

casey Hollins: ( February 7, 2012 2:53 pm ) I wasn't sure if my previous comment was accepted...so here goes...I shared my story here: http://caseyhollinsphotography.blogspot.com/ I also shared everything on Facebook here www.facebook.com/caseyhollinsphotography and then on twitter here: https://twitter.com/#!/CHollinsPhotog I will have my fingers crossed until you announce the winner! Thank you for the opportunity!

Brittani: ( February 7, 2012 2:50 pm ) Here goes nothing! I'm getting super honest... http://www.brittcroftblog.com/what-its-really-like/

Kimber Wassenberg: ( February 7, 2012 2:20 pm ) Ah! I'm so excited! I can't believe you're doing this!!! I typed up a real quick story of my photography and you can view it here: http://photographyforjesus.blogspot.com/2012/02/chance-at-katelyn-james-workshop.html . Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this!! Even if I don't win the spot I know someone else will really appreciate this gift! I would post this to Facebook or Twitter but I don't have either...sorry! ;) I can't wait to see who wins!!

Rachel Tatem: ( February 7, 2012 2:14 pm ) http://crinklephotography.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-heart-in-words.html This is such an amazing opportunity!

Melissa: ( February 7, 2012 2:13 pm ) Dying here...I would give my right arm to come to this workshop. :) Here is my post...Simple and Sweet - like me. http://melissawallerphotography.com/blog/?p=2467

Amanda: ( February 7, 2012 1:25 pm ) Oh my gosh this is genius. One question though...if I've already bought a seat could I still enter to win?? :)