Welcome to my
Blogsite!

I hope you love it as much as I do! This will be your one-stop-shop for everything Betsy Marie! All the galleries are at the top and all the new blog posts are below! I hope this will make coming here an easier and more fun experience! I have lots of fun new stuff in the works! This was a long time coming!

First… the adorable photo above is from a newborn session from this morning.  More here soon… but couldn’t resist sharing it.

Next…. here is the Random.org drawing I just did for the winner.  I put all 95 entries in and it came up with this as the 1st and 2nd prizes:

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So… the lucky 1st place winner is:

38 SHELLY WRIGHT: I completed task 4… and i am officially BROKE!! but it was worth it! (02.06.11, 10:34AM)

Shelly… please email me with your address and phone number.  I’ll send you the items that I have and let you know how to claim all your other prizes!!  CONGRATS!!!!

The 2nd place winner (of the $50 gift card) is number 52:

52 HALLIE MCDANIEL: 2LL/Kat introduced me to BM! Your photography is beautiful and always captures the sweetest moments of little one’s! Of course my favs are of Madi ;-) !

  • 1 Amanda: Boooo!!! Wish I could have won- but BIG CONGRATS to Shelly and Hallie. I do feel like I have won though- because we have a house full of beautiful photos taken by Betsy that capture the true spirit of my family! Thanks for everything Betsy. (09.06.11, 07:33PM)
  • 2 Shelly Wright: O.M.GOSH!!!!!!! i am soooooo excited!!! i have not been near a computer since Sunday and the first thing i see is THISSSSSS... YAY!!!!! i love BETSY MARIE (10.06.11, 01:44PM)
  • 3 Melissa: Congratulations, Shelly! You will LOVE BMP!!! I have not seen you since high school graduation so I'm excited to see what Betsy's creates for you! Have fun! (11.06.11, 09:28PM)
  • 4 Shelly Wright: Hey Melissa!!!! Funny thing is that I saw the pics she took of you and your lil one and loved them so much that I liked her page (you are both gorgeous by the way) and I am super excited too!! (13.06.11, 08:11AM)
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I’m so, so excited to be launching my new blogsite… and to celebrate I have created a contest (with over $700 worth or products!).  So… here are the rules!

First, MANDATORY…  comment on this post telling me why you LOVE me.  Just kidding… go “like” me on Facebook and then post below telling me you did (or you already do!)… Facebook link is above… isn’t it cute?
Extra Entries… do all these things and comment here that you have (one comment per completed task):
1.)  Subscribe to this blog.  The link is towards the bottom of the blog…If you already are, you are super cool, but just leave a comment telling me so.  If you don’t know what that means… it will update you each time I update the blog!  Pretty sweet.
3.) If you’re on Facebook (and really… who isn’t?), update your status letting people know about the giveaway and linking them back to this post.  Something like this: (@betsymariephotography is having a give-away!  “Like” her facebook page and check out her new blogsite @ http://www.betsymariephotography.com)
4.) If you love COOL and unique stuff and you REALLY want to win….”Like” as many of the people in the giveaways on Facebook (link below their pictures) and let them know I sent you.  If you already like them, you rock – just leave a message saying you came from here (make sure you use the @ before my name so it links back).  If you like one person’s page, one extra comment/entry.  If you like three people’s pages, three extra comments/entries, etc.  Just make sure you tell me you did it by posting below!   For those who don’t have a facebook page…. just check out their sites and tell me what you think about their products!  Then sign up for Facebook.  Everybody’s doing it. :)
5.)  Do you tweet?  Tweet about this giveaway, then come back here and leave a link to your twitter account!
That’s it…. totally confused?  If so…. just read it again.  It will begin to make more sense!
The contest begins TODAY and will end June 8th at midnight.  The winner will be announced on the 10th…and will be picked by random.org.
Now… Get to it!
PS:  This giveaway is not endorsed, sponsored or associated with Facebook in any way, shape or form.  So there.
2 Little Lovelies:
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2 little lovelies is donating a whole bunch of clips!…. Seriously amazing!  The clips might not be those featured above, but you’ll be happy with what they pick!
This giveaway includes 12 clippies/headbands! One for each holiday plus some of our favorites (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine’s, St. Patty’s, 4th of July,  Birthday!)  How generous is this?  $150 worth of clippies!
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Janum
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HOW COULD I FORGET??  Janum is donating $40 to their on-line etsy store!  Their clothing is AMAZZZZZING!!!
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The Belle and the Beau:

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The Belle & the Beau is offering a free bow-tie (like on my adorable son) or a neck-tie.  Check out their website and/or etsy!  And make sure you “like” their facebook page and tell them @betsymariephotography sent you!!
The Bell and the Beau FACEBOOK Page
http://www.thebelleandthebeau.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebelleandthebeau

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Little Play Spaces:

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Little Play Spaces is donating this AMAZING Cafe!  What little girl (or boy) wouldn’t love pretending like she was in Paris…. I’m pretty sure Ella needs one of these ASAP!  Thanks, Kate!!!  She also has some other cool products and more in the works!

Send her some love!

Little Play Spaces on Facebook
http://www.littleplayspaces.com/

 

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Sassy and Southern Kids:

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Sassy and Southern Kids is giving a $25 credit to their shop!  They have THE most adorable things… and at a great price!  Please “like” them on facebook and tell them I sent you!

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Yaya’s Boutique:
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Yaya’s Boutique is donating this cool hat… perfect for summer!   Retail is $69.00!
And their website here:
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The Organic Bloom

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This adorable frame can be yours…. I am now offering them to my clients.  They are AHH-Mazing….

Check it out for yourself:

The Organic Bloom on Facebook

The Organic Bloom Website

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Mimi’s Babies:

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Mimi’s Babies will be giving away a birthday shirt AND a mini top-hat!  How cute are these?  Like them and check out her other amazing items!

FACEBOOK page for Mimi’s Babies
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mimisbabies

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Amanda Embry Style:

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Style by Amanda Embry is giving away this amazing necklace.  If you are not following her on facebook or her blog… you are probably way behind on your hip-ness.  Check her out!  I strive to look as good as she does at ALL times….

Facebook Page for Amanda Embry Style

Facebook Page for another venture she has (The Style House):

Her blog: http://thestylehousefrisco.wordpress.com/

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Apericots:

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Apericots is donating $25 towards their etsy store.  They have the cutest eco-friendly t-shirts.  I bought this one for my daughter… seemed appropriate!

Find them here at their etsy store… tell me which shirt you would pick!  ETSY

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Cuttin’ Up:

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Kuttin Up on Etsy is donating this adorable diaper cover and bow!  If you don’t have a little baby girl, it would make a great gift!!

Check out her other items on Etsy!!

Kuttin Up on Etsy

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Betsy Marie Photography!

And…. last but not least…. you win ME.  Well… at least a $200 credit towards me.  Yes, I will waive your session fee for your next session if you win!  XOXO

2nd Place…. A $50 gift card to Betsy Marie Photography.  Used anytime and any place!  :)

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  • 1 Patsy J Lander: I already am a big fan!!! I really became a fan when you first posted about Nathan and Elise and their struggles. I was so stricken by the circumstances they found themselves in, that I instantly donated and keep them in my thoughts and prayers on a daily basis! Of course your work is absolutely incredible and I will always be a fan! (02.06.11, 01:31AM)
  • 2 Amber: So glad we could be a part of your awesome giveaway! And I'm in love with the picture above :) Unicorns do exist! (02.06.11, 01:35AM)
  • 3 Amy: You are so talented and my entire family is lucky to have you capturing our lives! And you are an amazing person and friend too!!!! And you are super cute!! :) (02.06.11, 01:52AM)
  • 4 Whitney: It looks great Betsy! LOVE the new bright colors :) Your pictures are amazing! (02.06.11, 01:58AM)
  • 5 Amy: I love your work! And love following you on FB! (02.06.11, 02:00AM)
  • 6 Shannon: Love it!! (02.06.11, 02:07AM)
  • 7 Kat: what a great giveaway!!! I want everything :)
    Thank you for all your talent and hard work!!! You know I'm your biggest fan :) (02.06.11, 02:31AM)
  • 8 Brandy: I'm a huge fan of your work! I first saw you twice in one week! I saw your work all over the walls of the new offices of Centennial Pediatrics. And then, I saw your work when a friend of mine (S. Lewis) had her twin daughters photographed by you ... your work and creativity are amazing! (02.06.11, 02:50AM)
  • 9 Brandy: I completed task 1! (I hope I'm doing this right!!) (02.06.11, 02:51AM)
  • 10 brandy: I completed task 3! (02.06.11, 02:55AM)
  • 11 Brandy: I completed task 5, go check my Tweet at http://twitter.com/#!/addisonbc! (02.06.11, 03:01AM)
  • 12 Brandy: Whooo ... final task completed! I went and 'liked' every single one of your picks because I just couldn't stop myself ... they were all so stinking cute!! (02.06.11, 03:10AM)
  • 13 Brandy: I went to http://www.etsy.com/shop/apericots?section_id=7376126 and loved their 'I Love Tacos' shirt! It'd be perfect for my little boy, as he's very random! (02.06.11, 03:12AM)
  • 14 Brandy: I went to http://www.etsy.com/listing/72964709/new-sweet-and-sassy-safari-ruffled?ref=pr_shop and loved her 'Sweet and Sassy Safari Ruffled Diaper Cover' ... now I need a little girl! (02.06.11, 03:14AM)
  • 15 Melissa: I love how you capture MOMENTS with the most precious people in our lives! XOXO (02.06.11, 03:59AM)
  • 16 Melissa: Task 1 - check! (02.06.11, 04:41AM)
  • 17 Melissa: Task 3 - check! (02.06.11, 04:42AM)
  • 18 Melissa: Task 4 - check! (This one cost me a few bucks. I started shopping - shower gifts, new beanie for Jackson. I even had a little baby fever for a girl -yowza!) (02.06.11, 04:44AM)
  • 19 Melissa: Task 5 - check! (HAHA! You are my only tweet ever!) (02.06.11, 04:51AM)
  • 20 Amanda Howard: Betsy- you know that I love everything that you do. I have been singing your praises since the first time I ever saw one of your photos. I often look at your website and pull over to my desk all of my colleagues (and we have a Betsy party:-)) Everyone is so astonished by the photos that you take, and the newer slideshows have been a big hit. Your photos are funny, breathtaking, emotional, and inspirational all at once. I know you have MANY fans, but I am definitely one of your biggest fans! (02.06.11, 11:29AM)
  • 21 Amanda Howard: Subscribed to your blog- a faster way to keep up with your work- LOVE IT! (02.06.11, 11:30AM)
  • 22 Amanda Howard: Task 3 complete- I know so many of my facebook friends that love your work as well! (02.06.11, 11:32AM)
  • 23 Amanda Howard: Task 4 complete- but the Amanda Embry style link did not work. Also from Apericots- would have to get the I love tacos shirt- cause my kids could eat tacos all day long! (02.06.11, 11:42AM)
  • 24 Amanda Howard: Task 5- I do not tweet- but if I did I would definitely do this. I already get in trouble spending so much time on facebook- could not keep up with something else too! Great website! (02.06.11, 11:42AM)
  • 25 Tracy Wood Franklin: Liked you on FB! ;) (02.06.11, 12:20PM)
  • 26 Tracy Wood Franklin: Following your blog! ;) (02.06.11, 12:21PM)
  • 27 Tracy Wood Franklin: Already love 2LittleLovelies! Amber sent me! (02.06.11, 12:23PM)
  • 28 Tracy Wood Franklin: Tweeted about the giveaway

    http://twitter.com/woodtracy (02.06.11, 12:26PM)
  • 29 Sharon vengurlekar: Betsy - this is awesome!! "Like/Love" 'd you on FB (02.06.11, 01:05PM)
  • 30 Lori: Love the new website, love the give-away and LOVE you!!! (02.06.11, 01:37PM)
  • 31 Love: #3...DONE (02.06.11, 02:02PM)
  • 32 Lori: #4 Loved visiting on the sites...super cute goodies!! (02.06.11, 02:04PM)
  • 33 Lori: Already subscribe to your blog....love me some BMP! (02.06.11, 02:05PM)
  • 34 Leslie Falduto: LOVE your work!!! Can't wait to have my family session w/ you! (02.06.11, 02:21PM)
  • 35 heather hudgens: Liked the Fan page from my HTC at work!!! Love your images!!! It will yake me a while but I will like all the others from my cell, I want it that bad!!! (02.06.11, 09:45AM)
  • 36 Shelly Wright: Yay!! i completed task 1... on to the next!!! (02.06.11, 10:14AM)
  • 37 Shelly Wright: Task 3 COMPLETE!!! i am on a roll!! lol (02.06.11, 10:15AM)
  • 38 Shelly Wright: I completed task 4... and i am officially BROKE!! but it was worth it! (02.06.11, 10:34AM)
  • 39 Jennie: Your new blogsite is SO FUN, Bets! Job well done!!! xo (02.06.11, 01:43PM)
  • 40 Daphne Braswell: 1)Like you on FB :-)
    2) Blog (Check)
    Would love to have some family pictures done soon. Love all the colors! (02.06.11, 02:48PM)
  • 41 Daphne Braswell: #3 done! (02.06.11, 02:52PM)
  • 42 Heather Hudgens: Linked to facebook (check)......on to the next entry!!! (02.06.11, 04:18PM)
  • 43 Heather Hudgens: "Liked" your photography page (check) was already a "fb friend" :) (02.06.11, 04:20PM)
  • 44 Heather Hudgens: Tweet= http://twitter.com/#!/heathercaptures
    (check) (02.06.11, 04:23PM)
  • 45 Heather Hudgens: Chrome is lame I can't subscribe, but I did bookmark your page!!!!! (02.06.11, 04:28PM)
  • 46 Heather Hudgens: Tre' my son would pick the SPACEMAN/ASTRONAUT from APEricots!!! (02.06.11, 04:41PM)
  • 47 Heather Hudgens: I don't have a baby girl either BUT I would def, give the Sweet and Sassy Safari Ruffled Diaper Cover away as a gift!! FRU FRU FRILLY GIRLY!!! LOL! (02.06.11, 04:45PM)
  • 48 Heather Hudgens: I "liked, linked, and commented" w/ your tag on every FB Fan page!!! and the two Etsy pages I commented on your blog as to what I would get if I won!!! I would be happy with Just a seesh with you!!!
    PICK ME PICK ME BETSY MARIE!!!! (02.06.11, 04:48PM)
  • 49 #hartson23[IPIIGIIPIIII]: Hey - I am definitely happy to discover this. cool job! (02.06.11, 09:35PM)
  • 50 jennie: I just Tweeted about you! Counts as an entry, right?! AND if I win, we're making a family trip to Dallas! :) xo (03.06.11, 07:06PM)
  • 51 jenni: i liked you on facebook! love the new site! (03.06.11, 09:15PM)
  • 52 Hallie McDaniel: 2LL/Kat introduced me to BM! Your photography is beautiful and always captures the sweetest moments of little one's! Of course my favs are of Madi ;-)! (04.06.11, 12:24AM)
  • 53 cyndi henry: Liked you on FB. (04.06.11, 05:05PM)
  • 54 cyndi henry: Subscribed to your blog (04.06.11, 05:05PM)
  • 55 cyndi henry: Went to etsy on APEricots, love the Take a picture, it will last longer shirt!! (04.06.11, 05:12PM)
  • 56 cyndi henry: Already like Organic Bloom :) (04.06.11, 05:13PM)
  • 57 cyndi: Liked all the FB pages! (04.06.11, 05:15PM)
  • 58 Corrie: "liked" you thanks to Janum's post on FB! Always excited to have another photographer to follow and be inspired by!

    And your site looks beautiful, congratulations! (06.06.11, 01:11PM)
  • 59 Tiffany Honea: Love your Blog! just subscribed! also liked your page and all the others that are participating! :) (06.06.11, 02:09PM)
  • 60 Lori: You know I LOVE me some 2LL's!!! (06.06.11, 03:41PM)
  • 61 Erika: I like you on fb! Thanks for the great giveaway! (06.06.11, 04:09PM)
  • 62 Erika: I am a follower of your blog:) (06.06.11, 04:11PM)
  • 63 Stephanie F: Have been a BMP follower/fan longer than you've had a website ;) I am a FB fan! (07.06.11, 09:38AM)
  • 64 Stephanie F: I am a follower of your blog. (07.06.11, 09:40AM)
  • 65 Stephanie F: I made the info about your giveaway my status on FB. (07.06.11, 09:43AM)
  • 66 Stephanie F: Long time fan of 2LL, left some love on their FB page. (07.06.11, 09:45AM)
  • 67 Stephanie F: A new FB fan of Janum. (07.06.11, 09:46AM)
  • 68 Stephanie F: Now a FB fan of The Belle and The Beau. (07.06.11, 09:49AM)
  • 69 Stephanie F: FB fan of Little Spaces (07.06.11, 09:50AM)
  • 70 Stephanie F: FB fan of Sassy and Southern Kids....she has some cute things. (07.06.11, 09:52AM)
  • 71 Stephanie F: FB fan of Yaya's (07.06.11, 09:57AM)
  • 72 Stephanie F: FB fan of The Organic Bloom....love those frames (07.06.11, 09:58AM)
  • 73 Stephanie F: FB fan of Mimi's Babies...cute clothes. (07.06.11, 09:59AM)
  • 74 Stephanie F: FB fan of Amanda Embry.... (07.06.11, 10:00AM)
  • 75 Stephanie F: I would pick the "Imaginary Friends are Real People Too" shirt from Apericots (07.06.11, 10:01AM)
  • 76 Stephanie F: Cuttin Up....cute stuff, wish I'd had something like that when M was little bitty. Would make a great gift to give though. (07.06.11, 10:02AM)
  • 77 Stephanie F: And of course it goes without saying that anytime I have a chance to have pics taken with BMP...I am so there!! (07.06.11, 10:03AM)
  • 78 Lesley: FB fan and real life fan! :) (07.06.11, 01:42PM)
  • 79 kathryn K: became a fan of Little Play Spaces (07.06.11, 04:29PM)
  • 80 kathryn K: became a fan of Janum !!!! love them all (07.06.11, 04:30PM)
  • 81 kathryn K: a huge fan of sassy and southern (07.06.11, 04:32PM)
  • 82 kathryn K: you know I love yaya's that where we met :) (07.06.11, 04:33PM)
  • 83 Nichole: I just LOVE your work and have been following you from Stacy Botaro Burton:-) I would LOVE a session with you ( I have 3 little ones)! Thank You for doing what you do, I truly admire passionate photographers:-) I have "liked" all your pages and shared your FB page! Good luck! (07.06.11, 08:58PM)
  • 84 kathryn K: Love the Ice cream cone tee on Apericots (08.06.11, 10:14AM)
  • 85 kathryn K: and I just had to show some love to you!!! Your talent and work blows my mind and I love every single photo of lil' M you have no idea how much I cherish them all :) x (08.06.11, 10:15AM)
  • 86 Victoria Martin: I liked you on facebook!! (08.06.11, 10:25PM)
  • 87 Victoria Martin: I shared this on facebook!

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002018842199 (08.06.11, 10:29PM)
  • 88 Victoria Martin: I liked and left some love for Little Lovelies (08.06.11, 10:32PM)
  • 89 Victoria Martin: I liked and left some love for Janum (08.06.11, 10:33PM)
  • 90 Victoria Martin: I liked and left some love for Little Play Spaces (08.06.11, 10:34PM)
  • 91 Victoria Martin: I liked and left love for The Organic Bloom (08.06.11, 10:36PM)
  • 92 Victoria Martin: I liked and loved Sassy and Southern Kids (08.06.11, 10:38PM)
  • 93 Victoria Martin: MiMi's Babies (08.06.11, 10:38PM)
  • 94 Victoria Martin: That last comment was supposed to say I liked and loved MiMi's Babies so to play fair I will use this comment to also tell you I liked and loved YaYa's Boutique (08.06.11, 10:40PM)
  • 95 Victoria Martin: I liked and loved Amanda Embry Style (08.06.11, 10:41PM)
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