Pretty lil’ things…and a pretty lil’ giveaway.

Well, a couple of things really. It’s been quite some time since I did a pretty things post so without further adieu…

* I seem to have a fancy for ballet skirts lately. I picked up this pretty little number in Brisbane and wore it out to meet our new friends, Rachel and Peta, so it’s extra special to me now. I’m notorious for using our windows to hang things to dry. I hung the skirt to air dry and loved the way the light peeked through it so there it has stayed. Little things… *

* An old wooden cross found in the most beautiful store in Paddington. Sheye has a matching one and I love that its twin is hanging on the other side of the world. *

* A belt (and headband) from Alannah Hill (drool). I believe there will be a post solely about my time spent in that boutique…and it was quite some time people. Quite some time. A beautiful new friend of mine, Lea, bought the same one days later in Melbourne without even knowing I had it. Put a smile on my face that we picked out the exact same bit o’ pretty. :)

And now…

Something from me to you…in celebration of my new site. :) I wanted to wait until I got back from my trip so here goes…

I am giving away a FREE photo shoot!

The shoot includes a 1 – 2 hour session with me AND a disc of 25 – 30 high resolution images on a disc with the release form for re-printing.

Here are the details:

I will travel to Minneapolis, Milwaukee, or Chicago so if you live in or near those three cities or are willing to meet me, enter away!

The session must be booked before November of 2010.

I will draw the winner next Friday so you have one week to enter.

To enter, leave a comment below. If this is your first time commenting, I will have to approve it so don’t worry if your comment doesn’t go through right away. If you tweet, blog, or post about the giveaway on Facebook, you can come back here and leave another comment with the link and it will count as another entry.

…and with that Happy Weekend to all of you!!

Much Love,

Krysta

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Bridget Prehn - Krysta! My son Jack loves pretty blond girls, I'm sure he would give you the cutest smile ever!

Lindsay Bauer - I'd LOVE a free photo session...you are amazing and I've always regretted not rescheduling our engagement photos with you!!

Sara ‘Roslansky’ Hillins - Your pictures are amazing. I can only imagine the beautiful pictures you would take of our son Trevor. He's a great model :)

Brynn Larson - Krysta: I adore your work - its amazing!

Kari Budach - Krysta Manthe~ You know how much I LOVE you & your WORK...so I would LOVE,LOVE a chance to win your give-away....BUT would also gladly spend the money to have you shoot my family again!! XOXO~Kari :)

Stacey - You are an inspiration to all of us out there to capture the simple pleasures and enjoy them to the fullest! Cowca how you've evolved into such a lovely spirit! =}

JenniferM - I love your work! Absolutely breathtaking.

Matt Letnes - Hey Krysta- Good to see you're doing so well with everything! The new website looks great and I'm hoping for that photo shoot, my gf would love it...

Jenny Longlais - love the new site - great work!

Krissa - Krysta...you are brilliant! Your pictures are so amazing, some of the best photos I've seen. Your website is inspiring and such heartfelt words you write! You are one of a kind!!! Keep doing what you do, absolutely wonderful work!

Shelley - Krysta, I am in love with your new site. All your pictures take my breath away. I would love another (greedy, I know ;) shoot with you, and would love to pick your brain on some photography knowledge. Crossing fingers....

Takara Johnson - Krysta, Love the new website. The kids pictures are amazing and too adorable!! Tys pictures are like nothing that I have seen before! Every time I see the one in Traes jersey it makes me smile!!

Stacey Tomasini - KRYSTA!!!!!! Pick Me. I have four adorable dogs (sorry, no kids) that you could photograph. Love you Pretty girl! Cant wait til Sunday...Coffee, Anthro, Atomic, Repeat.

Becky Wheeler - I got your information from Stacey Tomasini and visited your site. The pictures on it are beautiful and you are extremely talented. Hope to win your contest!!! Stacey's friend, Becky Wheeler

Lauren Inglish - There are sooo many lovely things on your site. Thought I would try to win your giveaway. Kate's sister in-law, Lauren

Jessie Hoida - Hi Krysta. I have two little girls that would love to be photographed. Pick me. :) Kate's sister in-law, Jessie

Paula Priebe - The photos you took of Matiah are just phenomenal. I have no idea how Kipp and Meredith will choose. You have an eye for unusual photos.

Ashley Karels - Absolutely love the pictures of Ms. Johnson! You do amazing work! Your website is beautiful!

tracy - oh krysta.... i'd just love this! what a sweet offer.

Marla - Blogged this here: http://marladekeyser.blogspot.com/2010/03/krysta-manthe-vintage-beautiful.html

Meredith - Could we ever be so lucky to do another shoot with you???? The first was the best!

Ally - Ok lovey, i know the chances are slim but i thought we might do a deal...... If i get picked you make the special trip back to Oz!!!!! sounds good ey! my fingers are crossed pick me, pick me, pick me

Kari Peters - Thought I'd try again.

April - Krysta! Omg! I am so excited you're doing this. I have been admiring your blog for quite some time now and love your appreciation for all things lovely. I would be beyond thrilled to travel to Chicago for you! My fingers are crossed :)

Jamie Froh - Ever since you took shots of the Vande Hei family I have been a huge fan of your site. I never knew you had such talent Krysta! BEAUTIFUL work. . .I would love to have you capture my family!

Renee - I Facebooked it too (ok, I'm done now I swear) http://www.facebook.com/reneeclanders

Kristy Cardinal - Hey Krysta! My cousin is Stacey, aka my twin..haha I Loveddd the pictures you took of her. You do an amazing job, and seem to have such creativity. Great Givaway!!!

Renee - I've blogged about the giveaway! I've got to exhaust all my options :) http://thelittlewhiles.blogspot.com/2010/03/one-and-only-awe-inspiring-krysta.html

Brooke Hemsworth - Hi Krysta! I would be in heaven if I won this!!!

Amy Niklasch - Hello, I am Stacey Tomansini's sister in law. Your photos of her were absolutely beautiful. I would love for my children to be photographed by you! Thank You!

Jessie Dieball - Hey Krysta! I'm glad you had a great vacation! Can't wait for outdoor bootcamp to start up again...I just bought a horse so hopefully I'll be able to do both. You and Stacey will have to come check him out. He is gorgeous!

Nadine Dumas - Hi Krysta, I have heard some amazing things about you from Kevin and Stacey Tomasini. You have some incredible work, and given who you worked with (Stacey) how can the pictures not look incredible. Stacey has been telling me to come out there and shoot with you so hopefully this could be a great opportunity for me to do so. Look forward to hearing from you

nicole bartelt - Hey I have heard so much about you through my sister. I have checked out quite a few of your pictures you have posted on facebook and they are amazIng!

Merissa - Krysta...you know me! I'd love to have you photograph Brady and us! I loved our engagment pics! You inspire me to get into photography myself! Hope you are doing well! Merissa

Jen - What a better way to celebrate an upcoming wedding.....engagement pictures! As Always...your pictures are perfect!

Alisa - Your work is completely inspiring & breathtaking. Your talents are to be admired. While I would love, love, love to win this shoot for you to photograph my own two lovelies, I would love even more to share this amazing giveaway with my wonderful sister & goddaughter. I can't think of something more lovely to share with her than beautiful images of her baby ♥

Renee - We would absolutely LOVE another shoot with you Krysta! Please Pleease Pleeeaaase be my lucky week!! Love, your not so secret admirer :)

Lindsey D. - Also, I posted this to facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lindseydugue and at my blog: http://thegreycity.blogspot.com/2010/03/krysta-manthe-photo-shoot-giveaway.html. Thanks again!

Melissa - Your photographs always touch me and thanks for sharing your view on the world with us.

Lindsey D. - Ah, Krysta! I just foudn your page and your work is delightful! I've been looking for someone to do a short shoot with my family for a year to no avail. I gotta try to win this one! Thanks for posting.

Lesley - Found your site via Tara Whitney. LOVED your session pics. So happy I found your site. Your pictures are breathtaking!!

Danielle Neumann - pick us! pick us! pick us! no really, it would be an honor for us to have you shoot us. take care!

Heather R - Sara shows me your photos of her niece all the time and I love them! I'd love to be entered into your drawing. Thanks!

Erin J. - I've had a number of friends comment about your work after seeing you on my Facebook page. Everyone thinks your work is beautiful.

Lea - Pretty lil things alright....we sure did spend a loong time in Alannah Hill. You know you gotta go when you have heard the songs on the shops CD twice! Those headbands/belts were so pretty I bought 2 *sshhhh* love that we have the same xxx

Katie - i will drive to wherever you would have me drive! lovely. and i loved your photoshoot on tara's page!!

Kari Peters - Gotta try to win!!

Kayla Koble - It feels like a lifetime ago, when I would see you in Waseca. I came across your website, and I have to say, it really inspires me. I hope you can drop me a line sometime and tell us what you've been up to!

Heather Jo - Here is a link to my facebook post. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2759174&id=13910899#!/?ref=home

Heather Jo - Your work is so wonderful. I feel at ease knowing you will be photographing my wedding day.

Shannon Bice - Your pics are beautiful. I would love for you to capture my babies in a moment of time. They grow up way too fast :)

Holly Ready - Krysta-I love to see your work, it is so awesome!

Nicki Blowers - Posted to Facebook :) http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=690462976

Nicki Blowers - Gorgeous pics! Would LOVE to have you photograph my kiddos :)

Shelly Tanning - Gorgeous photos Merci!

Emily Bemis - What a great give away! U r so generous!

Jill Zafke (Hanson) - Your pics are amazing and I would love for you to photograph my little Tate. :)

Katie T. - Ummm yes please to a shoot with you. Love your work! :)

makaya - I'm in awe as I read about your friendship with Sheye on your site and TW's. There is just something about you all that I admire and it's more than your photography and words. Thanks for the inspiration!

Kathy M - I did everything but take out a billboard....including putting it on my facebook, so don't tell me I'm not eligible!! LU!!

Tiffany L. - Not sure if I'm too late or not, adore your work and would love a chance to win!

Ashley - A first anniversary photo shoot to highlight our first home in Chicago before moving to Florida would be such a wonderful present!

Suzy Adams - Krysta, I would love this opportunity. I found your site through Tara W's blog. I live in Lake Forest, IL...so close to Chicago and Milwaukee I would love you to photograph my beautiful child. Oh so exciting!

Mary Harty - OMG, after our shoot with Erin, I can only say, WOW, I'd love to have our family picture taken only by you. Crossing my fingers. :) HUGS ~

Mary Harty - After seeing Erin's awesome pictures, I'd love for us to have a family picture taken.... never had it!

Karen Toigo - This would be a dream come true-although I'd still have to twist my husband's arm with pictures-but it being 'free' might be just the thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Misty - LOVE your work. Stacy Slattery turned me on to your site and I love to look at all your wonderful pictures! Would love to have you do some shots for me. I'm in Mankato but would gladly meet you in Minneapolis.

kilipohi - I would love to win the prize, especially because I would give it to my friend, whom I live too far away to shoot her and her brand new baby.

Ruthie Zahm - AAAUGHH! still hoping this will happen for me or we'll be able to still book a payed time with you soon in madison!

Kim - YAY! How fun would that be!

Jenn - I have this itching desire to get a family portrait session done...SOON! Stumbling across your blog and seeing this giveaway...maybe it's a sign!

Kate H - Hi Krysta! Little B and I have been wanting to come see you for a long time...this would be great for our first shoot! :)

Tiffany Lynch - Krysta, your work is BEAUTIFUL!! I would love for you to photgraph my beautiful babies! You could do all the Lynch babies!!

Molly - Your photos are stunning! I plan to schedule a photo session with you for my family at some point in the future, but to win one - it would be a delight. :) Either way, I can't wait to meet you!

Stacy Slattery - I put you on my blog too! My fingers are STILL crossed!!!!

Stacy Slattery - Krystaaaaaa! I would love a session with you! My fingers are crossed!

Marla - Tweeted this! http://twitter.com/MarlaDeKeyser

Marla - I just found you, and I love you. . . is that awkward? I'd love to win this. Your work is beautiful.

Sara - ...oh my, dear Krysta-you made me come out of lurk-dom...I've never had a custom session...I'd love one for my babes and I:)

stephanie Roth - lovely...truly no other word to describe your work. thanks for sharing beauty with the world.

Rebecca M - Also posted on Twitter :) Thanks again!

Rebecca M - You're pictures are great, thanks for the chance to win :)

Charity - Queen Krysta - Shared this on facebook too! Can't wait to see who gets this giveaway. What a great idea. I received your card today and it's adorable!

Robin Cullip - Krysta...can not wait to see the pictures you will take for Charity of my angels! Robi

Shelly - Posted you on facebook too !

Sarah Wilder - Please don't say relatives are excluded!!! Oh what I would give to have my little dollies photographed by you!!! Thanks for doing this, pretty girl!!

Shelly - Love your work !

Kirra Sue - I posted about it on my blog & I'll link that blog post to my Facebook page! Eeek! I can't wait to hear the results!!!

Jessica Engelstad - Hello Cousin Krysta, Would love to win but want to enter someone else instead, Molly Henriksen. Her husband just got home from Iraq so I think this would be a great surprise...

Tara Etrheim - I also re-posted on Facebook:) xo

Tara Etrheim - Pick me! Pick me Krysta!! If you did, maybe we could finally meet up:) Even if you don't pick me, I still hope we can meet up!

Kirra Sue - O wow. Me, me, me, purty please!!!!!!!! This is just so exciting- your photos are incredible and I wouldn't mind meeting such a beautiful soul! You miss Chicago right?! :)

Rebecca - I blogged about it....over here: http://fauxmartha.blogspot.com check it....

Rebecca - I hate to say kill, but I WOULD KILLLLLL for this opportunity.....oh my oh my...my heart is pounding with excitement.....I just feel like it was kismet that I learned about you...peace....

Sara - Your pretty things are pretty indeed. Love. Swoon. Melt... and oh how I wish I could take part in the giveaway. You sure you don't want to come to the pacific northwest. It's nice here. Really. I have to tell my friend, Kirra, she'd die and she's in Chicago!

tracie @ {tsj}photography - i retweeted it too ... :)

tracie @ {tsj}photography - i'd love to win a session!!! what a blessing for you to have as a giveaway!! ;)

Trish Stryker - Always admiring your work! Worth a shot! My little man is 1 in April and we still don't have any professional pics of him yet!

Kristy J - Oh Krysta wish this applied to all your Aussie admirers! Would have loved to have met you while you were here.... Right now when are you coming back for a working holiday?????? lol

Julie - The Vande Hei Family would LOVE to win. :) Love all your pictures, you truly have a gift. Take Care.

Stacy - You're work is wonderful. Thanks for the post on facebook so I could see your work.

Samantha - What a wonderful give away. Your photography is incredible!

Patty Cota - You already know we think you are amazing!!!

Jobrina - Been following you for a while now, I've recently started in the photography world and have admired your work for some time. :-) Is it wrong for me to ask if you'd contemplate coming to Arizona for the winner??? ;-) Think I know the answer to that, but thought I'd ask anyways. ;-)

Charity - Krysta - Your work is amazing and so are you! Can't wait until our family session with you in August!!! lvu MCNR.

Sarah Staehlin - I found your blog through Sheye's. I think you take amazing photos and I would LOVE to win a shoot with you. I would even travel from here in Omaha to do it. Hopefully luck is on my side!

jess - well that would be just lovely! love the photos today...

tara - Is it wrong for another photographer to want you to take pictures of her and her kids? :-) Love the skirt in the window...totally going to do that in Cecelia's room. She is, after all, a princess in training. Take care!

Erin J. - Krysta, Your work is amazing! I've seen your work on line and first hand. The pictures you've taken of Ryley have all been awesome. I would love to have you shoot my 4 and 7 year olds some day! Keep up the beautiful work!

Carmen - What a wonderful giveaway. Would love to win. Crossing my fingers...

Andrea - Does Waseca count as close enough to Minneapolis :) What if it is your old Drive thru buddy :)

Sara M - Tunia - If possible, my entry will go to Molly Hendrickson (Falenschek)too, along with Sister's. I have to say I definitely appreciate his service and her devotion to him as he served our country. Squeezes. Love you.

Rhonda (Cota) Biesterveld - Hi Krysta! Love all your pics and especially your devotion to your family! It is truly what makes the world go round! :) You are a beautiful person....

Angela Radder - Hi Krysta, I am Kate's Cousin and she told me all about your work. LOVE IT!

Elizabeth Mullikin - Hey woman!!! I love the cross, oh and your morning pictures of Australia! She is so darn cute jumping on that bed. Any way, hope all is well. Love the new blog!

amanda o. - love the new space & all the pretty things :) great giveaway for sure!

Amanda - Hi Krysta, just thought I'd try for the give-away! Why not! Love your "lovely things" from across the pond.