Amy Tobias Photography

1000 "Likes" Facebook Giveaway!!!!

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:22:00 +0000

Wow! We reached 1000 fans and fast!!! So fast that I wasn't prepared! Way to go everyone! So are you ready to hear what we have??!!

We have:

$10 gift card to Burlington By the Book

1 headband & 1 clip from Frills & Flowers

A kids haircut from Style By Design

$10 gift card to Subway

1 Fedora Hat from Sweetbebe Props

AND a regular session-from ME!

Here's how to enter:

1. You must go to the following Facebook pages and "like" their page.

http://www.facebook.com/frillsandflowers

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Style-By-Design/78129585803

http://www.facebook.com/pages/BurlingtonBytheBook/62537491312

(cannot comment on the page...just like it and I will "trust" that you liked it ;)

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002320910204

(This one you must ask to be added...it is a group and not a fan page...just so you know...)

2. Comment on their page and say "Amy Tobias Photography sent me!"

3. Come back here and comment here when you have all that done! OR you can comment in the notes section on my Facebook page(where the info about this contest is)...Do NOT post on the wall...it will NOT count..it is harder to keep track of posts that way.

You must like all 4 pages AND comment here in order to qualify in the drawing...I will check.

If you have any questions, please ask!

EXTRA ENTRY (for a total of 2):

Post on your own facebook page about the contest and have at least one person like my page and post on my wall and say that YOU sent them!!! Please post the link.

There will be a drawing for each prize...so we will have a total of 7 winners!

Contest ends July 20th at midnight and winners will be announced July 24th!

Please note that if you just won the last contest and you win the big package from me you WILL forfeit your previous winning. Thanks for understanding.

Thanks everyone and good luck!!!!!!!

Amy Tobias

Exciting News! New Studio!

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:02:00 +0000

I am so excited! I will be moving into a space in downtown Burlington in April. April 1st will be my first day in the new studio. It will be a work in progress for awhile but will still be taking sessions during that time! I am moving into Belle's Boutique as she is going out of business. Sad to see her go. I will be having a new contest for children once we get in there and will give you all the details soon! I am super excited and hope that you can come see me soon in the new place!

Summer Fun!

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:55:00 +0000

This is my "Summer Fun" Contest. You MUST be a member of my website in order to participate...so if you are not already a member please sign up or reply to this and I will send you an invite.

If you are already a member, then you will be getting email updates about the contest.

Anyone in the United States can participate. You submit a photo that shows summer fun. Me and another person will then choose our top 10. I will put them on my website and then you and your friends/family, will have a chance to vote.

The first place winner will receive a special dry mount print. They will also get to choose either a dry erase board with their picture on it or a mouse pad with the photo on it.

Second place will get their choice of a dry erase board or a mouse pad.

Go here to sign in or to register: http://tinyurl.com/lh7cln

Make sure you add a photo to the SUMMER FUN CONTEST folder, in the photo gallery.

You can add up to 2 photos. Please title your photo and add a description of what the photo is about! Also, please make sure you have rights to post these photos on my website. I will delete any that I feel are not qualified or break any rules. I have the right to disqualify any pictures at any time without notification. If you add more than 2 I will ask you to delete the extras...if you don't within 24 hours I will leave the first two you download and delete the rest. Thanks for understanding!

Contest ends August 31, 2009.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!!

Thanks & Good Luck!!

Amy

Linda...Queen for a Day...

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:17:00 +0000

And every day in my book. Linda is one of the most amazing women I have ever met. She is very funny and just a great person to talk to. I hope you enjoyed every minute...espeically that head massage! LOL. Here is a before and after picture. I will have more pictures up from the day soon. Thanks for being a REMARKABLE woman, Linda. And Shamary, you aren't so bad either! *wink wink* You are a wonderful daughter in law. You two are both great people!

Winner of the

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:41:00 +0000

Congratulations to Linda Thiessen for winning the grand prize and congrats to Sue Dixon, the runner up. There were a lot of great entries and we wish we could give the prize to everyone! It was such a pleasure and joy to call and surprise the winners. We can't wait until July 17th when you have your big day Linda!! And Sue, can't wait until we get to do your special day as well. I am sure we will have more contests like this in the future so be sure to join my mailing list to receive updates and special announcements.

Linda Thiessen was nominated by Shamary Hampton and this is her winning letter:

"I nominate my mother-in-law, Linda Thiessen, for the "Queen for a Day Contest." Linda is the strongest woman I have ever known. She is an excellent mother to her three children who she always supports, even in their adult life. She never judges anyone. Linda is a breast cancer survivor. Most recently, she helped care for 6 granddaughters for a couple of years while her daughter dealt with issues in her life and at the same time returned to school in her late 50s. After a couple of difficult divorces early in her life, she raised her three children by herself, completed a Bachelors Degree in Business, and held a full-time job (sometimes more than one). She is now 62 and is completing a second college degree in order to start a new career in the IT industry despite being retired. She's an amazing woman whose attitute to life is inspiring to others. She's the person I look up to the most. I always say that when I grow up I want to be just like her. For these and many other reasons I feel that Linda truly deserves to be "Queen for a Day!"

Sue Dixon was nominated by James Dixon and this is part of his runner up letter:

"I have many reasons for nomination. First and foremost being that she is, without a doubt, a supermom. She is raising my 2-year old nephew even though she suffers from Fibromyalgia. Mom just turned 55 in May and should be taking life easy and kicking back, but she doesn't have the time.

My mom seems to always put others before herself. My sister Stephani was in a bad car accident in 1996 that left her in a bad way. Mom helped nurse her back to health over a long period of time. Now, as Stephani can't take care of her child, my Mom stepped up into that position.

During the flood of '08, Mom helped a lot of people out with a vast array of things. She cooked food for people, gave them a place to stay, let them store their belongings in her garages for nothing."

Thanks again to everyone who sent in nominations. We were overwhelmed by all of the goodness some people do and how people put others needs in front of their own. Congrats to the winners...you are an inspiration to us all.

Amy

Queen for a Day contest

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:30:00 +0000

The contest is over. I will be making an announcement of the winner soon!!! There were a lot of great entries and it was very hard to choose!!!!!!!

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Sat, 30 May 2009 02:06:00 +0000

The makeover includes; cut, color, style, manicure and make up.

The limo for the day will pick the winner up at their house, if live in Burlington, and take them to the salon, then to Crapo Park for some pictures. Then the limo will take the winner and another person to dinner and finally, home.

The winner will also get a "memory" book from their photo shoot of the day.

CLICK ON "QUEEN FOR A DAY" IN THEN MENU BAR AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE TO NOMINATE YOUR DESERVING "QUEEN!"

Baby & Child Portrait Contest

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:01:00 +0000

Puppies & Kittens

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:17:50 +0000

I have been wanting to do this for quite some time. Just haven't had the time! I am looking for puppies and kittens to photograph. The session will be free, then if you want to purchase photos we can work something out. I will offer one free 5x7 just for letting me take the pictures. Call me at 319.759.9791 or email me at amy_tobiasphotography@yahoo.com and we can set up an appointment.
I will request that the animals be clean and at least 4 weeks old. Thanks!

Amy Tobias

Red Cross Calendars are READY!

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:32:44 +0000

The calendars are now ready for sale. You can visit the Fundraiser Calendar page and order a calendar through PayPal or with your credit card. Please note that you will be charged an extra $5 for shipping. If you can pick it up at my studio or set up a place for pick up please call me to arrange payments. The shipping fee will not apply. You can order 100 or just 1 and the shipping will always be $5. Please help us out with this cause. Tell your friends, neighbors, family, teachers, etc.
If you have any questions you can email me at amy_tobiasphotography@yahoo.com or call me at 319.759.9791.
Thanks!
Amy

Red Cross Fundraiser

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:08:06 +0000

We are getting closer to finishing the calendars! Check back often. You can visit the Red Cross we are working with here: www.qcredcross.org

ATTENTION!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:53:42 +0000

Due to an illness in our family I am having to cancel the Portrait Party on Sunday, November 9th. I am deeply sorry. If you would still like to get your portraits done please call and we can set up a private, full session. My sitting fee will $10 if you mention the ad in the Hawkeye or if you had an appointment already set up. Thank you.
Amy Tobias

CALENDAR FUNDRAISER

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:57:47 +0000

I AM LOOKING FOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS: PLEASE HELP!!!

My friend Angie Crumly and I have organized a fundraiser for the Red Cross to help with National Disaster Relief by offering a calendar of photos from disasters all over the

United States

. Most of us have been affected in one way or another by these tragic events that have happened in the last couple of years.

We are looking for photos of any relief efforts from all over the U.S. Any thing from the wildfires in California to the hurricanes in Texas to the flooding and tornadoes in Iowa.

Please help in our efforts by submitting photos you have taken of any relief efforts, the storms, people helping each other, etc.

Please submit photos to amy_tobiasphotography@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your full name, phone number, where and when the photo was taken, and a complete description of the photo. Please use the original size photo when you send in your picture. We will look over all photos and if your photo is chosen to be included in the calendar we will ask that you fill out a release form. This MUST be signed in order to be used. Photos will not be credited due to the amount of pictures that will be used. We will choose one photo to be on the cover and that one will be credited. All businesses donating $50 or more will be credited on my website as well as the calendar.

Check back often as we will be offering the calendars to purchase soon. If you have any questions please use the form to email me. See the info below for information about the Red Cross.

Thank you!

Amy Tobias

Angie Crumly

Since January 2008, the Red Cross has responded to thousands of house fires and more than 60 large scale-disasters?hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires?which have steadily depleted the Disaster Relief Fund.

The big, visible disasters easily spur people to help disaster victims. But when the media attention wanes, we struggle to pay for the services we provide.
There is a perception Louisiana ?dodged a bullet? from Hurricane Gustav. The reality is the Red Cross is still on the ground feeding and sheltering those who returned to find their homes damaged or without power.
As the Red Cross continues helping individuals and families affected by the 2008 storms and hurricanes: Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gustav and Hanna, Hurricane Ike crashed into Gulf Shore communities then up through the Midwest ? leveling neighborhoods, submerging homes, and leaving many families and individuals with nothing except what they brought with them to disaster shelters..
The Red Cross is standing ready to provide more than 400,000 meals a day and thousands of clean-up and comfort kits.

� We are working on ways to cut expenses without cutting services. So far, this cost cutting includes: consolidating warehouse space, using technology that further automates our casework process, and placing a greater emphasis on using local volunteers and utilizing partner resources.

� The Disaster Relief Fund gives people the chance to help anywhere in the nation. Whenever and wherever disaster strikes, the Disaster Relief Fund will ensure that Red Cross help comes quickly.

� To ensure the Red Cross continues its help for disaster victims, we need your help. We are calling on everyone to support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which allows the Red Cross to provide help whenever and wherever disasters occur.

Tote Bags

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:52:57 +0000

Tote bags are 20% off until December 15th. These make great gifts! I can either put one of your own photos on them or one I have done. Check out the pricing page for photos of the bags. You can also view more styles and the prices at www.snaptotes.com . Anyone can purchase these bags, BUT, I can get a special discount because I am a wholesaler. So get a hold of me for your discount!

Photo tips:
The best photos are ones that do not have a lot of clutter in them.
Make sure they are in focus and not extremely blurry.

If I think it needs it, I will edit the photos a bit. Photos can be emailed to me. Make sure they are a high resolution. If you have any questions just email or call me! Thanks!

Amy

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:56:49 +0000

Holiday Cards

It is that time of the year again! Call to set up a session for your 2008 Greeting Cards! Or if you have had a recent session and want to use those let me know. All cards purchased before December 9th will receive 10% off!

Holiday Portrait Party

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:30:00 +0000

Holiday Portrait Party

I am having a holiday portriat party on November 9th in Burlington. It will be 9-4:30 at the Port of Burlington. Space is limited!!!!!!! It will be $15 for a mini session...about 15 minutes long. I will have activities to keep kiddos busy and will have a couple of contests going on, as well as some refreshments. One prize will be a Bronze Portrait Package.

You will be able to purchase the pictures either through package or ala carte. I will be offering CDs as well.

Please call me at 319.759.9791 or email me a time that is good for you and I will either write you down or suggest a time that is open! Please leave me your phone number in case I need to call for questions. Also, let me know who all will be in the photos. I will also call to confirm your spot a few days ahead of time. If you need to cancel your time slot, PLEASE let me know ASAP so I can fill it with someone else who may be on a waiting list. Please come about 15 minutes early so we can talk about what you want to do, payments, etc. If you do NOT show up on time, you may be giving up your spot to someone else who is waiting. Thank you for understanding.

If you do not get a time and would still like to come and do the activies that would be great! You can also get into the contests! I would love to meet you and maybe you can schedule your OWN portrait party or private session. If there is a no show then maybe we can squeeze you in!

Tell your friends, family, etc and call and schedule. Babies, teens, familys *up to 5*, grandparents, pets, etc, are all welcome. Please let me know what kind of a shoot you are signing up for!!!

Thanks!
Amy Tobias