I Heart Faces Photo-A-Day Challenge

I'll be the first to admit I'm a iPhone photo-taking addict.

I've attempted photo challenges in the past, but never made it to the finish line.

Well the amazing people at iHeartFaces has started Photo-a-Day Challenge for December!

It's my final chance to finish 2012 saying I completed one.

You can follow me on Instagram HERE!

Hope you'll join in the fun!

Photo Challenge | The Sun

Photo Challenge  |  The Sun

This weeks theme chosen by Megan at Absolute Mommy. 

May 7 - 20, 2012

Laura Hernandez Photography

Here's how to enter:

• Created a post on your blog and include ONE photo submission for this challenge.
• Include the Our Reflection Photo Button 
• You can also link through your Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, etc., Just be sure you include the link www.our-reflection.blogspot.com within your post.
• Submit the link to your post using the InLinkz button below. You must submit the actual photo link {permalink}, not just your website URL. 
• You can submit your photo at any time during the challenge. The deadline for this submission is Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 11:59pm {PST}. 

Please remember to follow your host via GFC, Bloglovin, Hellocotton or email.

We ask if you enter the photo challenge, please leave a comment for at least 3 other submissions. Don't be shy! It's a great way to meet new people.

Spread the word! Grab a button and add it to your blog. 
Tweet or Facebook about the link up.

<div align="center"><a href="http://our-reflection.blogspot.com/" title="Our Reflection Photo Challenge"><img src="http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g383/_laurahernandez/photochallenge-2.jpg" alt="Our Reflection Photo Challenge" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Interested in being a guest judge?
Email me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Photo Challenge Winner: My Heart

This week's special guest judge is

Megan at Absolute Mommy.

Here are Megan's top picks...

1st Place WINNER: Natalie from NorthShore Days
 Love the way her son is gently touching both his sisters! 
It's just too sweet, and indeed melted my heart!

2nd Place WINNER: Tory from Life As We Know It

A girl and her dog?  So cute and I love that it's just their backs

looking out into the big wide world together.  Super sweet.



3rd Place WINNER: Megan from Shaping Up To Be A Mom

New babies always melt my heart, but with a protective big brother

giving some cudly love?  I'm a gonner.  And I can almost smell that

new baby smell, looking at this picture!!

If your photo was in the top three, CONGRATULATIONS! You rocked it this week!

Winners please contact me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Megan choose this weeks theme to be "The SUN!"

Can't wait to see what you come up with! 
Read HERE to see how you could be the next winner.

Link up opens this Friday morning so be ready!

A little secret, those first to link up, get the most hits on their blog.

Don't forget to Save The Date!
May 16th.... "There's No Place Like Home" Link Up
Find out more details HERE.

Weekly Photo Challenge: My Heart

Welcome to this weeks photo challenge.

This weeks theme chosen by Sue at Hello. Also, I love you.

"My Heart" April 30-May 6, 2012

Jessica Velarde Photography

All photo challenge submissions are eligible to win.

A 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner will be chosen by a guest judge.

1st Place PRIZE
$15 Surprise Mary Kay Filled Gift Bag

2nd Place PRIZE
$10 Surprise Mary Kay Filled Gift Bag

3rd Place PRIZE
Surprise Mary Kay Item

Here's how to enter:

• Created a post on your blog and include ONE photo submission for this challenge.
• Include the Our Reflection Photo Button 
• You can also link through your Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, etc., Just be sure you include the link www.our-reflection.blogspot.com within your post.
• Submit the link to your post using the InLinkz button below. You must submit the actual photo link {permalink}, not just your website URL. 
• You can submit your photo at any time during the challenge. The deadline for this weeks submission is  Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 at 11:59pm {PST}. 

Please remember to follow your host via GFC, Bloglovin, Hellocotton & email.

We ask if you enter the photo challenge, please leave a comment for at least 3 other submissions.

Don't be shy! It's a great way to meet new people.

Spread the word! Grab a button and add it to your blog. Tweet or Facebook about the link up.

<div align="center"><a href="http://our-reflection.blogspot.com/" title="Our Reflection Photo Challenge"><img src="http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g383/_laurahernandez/photochallenge-2.jpg" alt="Our Reflection Photo Challenge" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Prizes will be mailed to U.S. Residents only {unless winner wants to pay  postage}.

Winners will be contacted via email. Check back here next week to see who won.

Giveaway ends at midnight on May 6th.

Interested in being a guest judge?
Email me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Photo Challenge Winner: From a Low Angle

This week's special guest judge is

Sue from Hello. Also, I love you.

Here are Sue's top picks...

1st Place WINNER: Regi Create
I love the angle of the trees. It's a great way to capture how tall they really are 
and the colors all contrast wonderfully. I love everything about this picture.

2nd Place WINNER: A Creative Cookie
The color in this picture is beautiful. It's such a unique subject and 
finds beauty in something as simple as a weed. Great photo.

3rd Place WINNER: Heavenly Blossom
My favorite part of this picture is the dirty shoe. It captures childhood! The angle 
is great too, with her daughter as the complete focus of the picture.

If your photo was in the top three, CONGRATULATIONS! You rocked it this week!

Winners please contact me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Brooke choose this weeks theme to be "My Heart."

Can't wait to see what you come up with! 
Read HERE to see how you could be the next winner.

Link up opens this Friday morning so be ready!

A little secret, those first to link up, get the most hits on their blog.

Weekly Photo Challenge: From a Low Angle

Welcome to this weeks photo challenge.

This weeks theme chosen by Brooke at Covered in Grace.

"From a Low Angle" April 23-29, 2012

Photo Source Laura Hernandez Photography

All photo challenge submissions are eligible to win.

A 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner will be chosen by a guest judge.

1st Place PRIZE

Mary Kay Surprise Bag Valued at $15

2nd Place PRIZE

Mary Kay Surprise Bag Valued at $10

3rd Place PRIZE

Mary Kay Surprise Bag Valued at $5

Here's how to enter:

• Created a post on your blog and include ONE photo submission for this challenge.
• Include the Our Reflection Photo Button 
• You can also link through your Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, etc., Just be sure you include the link www.our-reflection.blogspot.com within your post.
• Submit the link to your post using the InLinkz button below. You must submit the actual photo link {permalink}, not just your website URL. 
• You can submit your photo at any time during the challenge. The deadline for this weeks submission is  Sunday, April 29th, 2012 at 11:59pm {PST}. 

Please remember to follow your host via GFC, Bloglovin, Hellocotton & email.

We ask if you enter the photo challenge, please leave a comment for at least 3 other submissions.

Don't be shy! It's a great way to meet new people.

Spread the word! Grab a button and add it to your blog. Tweet or Facebook about the link up.

<div align="center"><a href="http://our-reflection.blogspot.com/" title="Our Reflection Photo Challenge"><img src="http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g383/_laurahernandez/photochallenge-2.jpg" alt="Our Reflection Photo Challenge" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Prizes will be mailed to U.S. Residents only {unless winner wants to pay  postage}.

Winners will be contacted via email. Check back here next week to see who won.

Giveaway ends at midnight on April 15th.

Interested in being a guest judge?
Email me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Photo Challenge Winner: Water

This week's special guest judge is

Brooke from Covered in Grace.

Here are Brooke's top picks...

1st Place WINNER: Amanda from Royal Daughters Designs

I really love this photo for so many reasons. The focus of the shot is 100% the water. The waning sunlight casts just the right amount of shadow so that the water is highlighted, and the angle of the photo makes sure that the water is the first thing the eye sees. Also, this photo displays very well just how essential water is to life/our planet, it's being used as a tool and as nourishment, but at the same time...it's powerful-blasting through the hose! 

2nd Place WINNER: Amanda from Raising Miss Mommy

I can really appreciate the hard work and determination that went into taking this photo. Droplets fall so quickly and to capture them in such a beautiful form like this is a photographic feat. Another beautiful element in this photo is the bokeh-esque effect that the background takes on...another view of water in this image. 

3rd Place WINNER: Natalie from North Shore Days

First of all, the color in this shot is amazing. What really impressed me is how Natalie captured the clear reflection of the anchor posts in the water, the lighting and angle was very important here. The water is the clear focus of this image but has enough outside elements to make it really interesting. 

If your photo was in the top three, CONGRATULATIONS! You rocked it this week!

Winners please contact me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Brooke choose this weeks theme to be "From a Low Angle."

Can't wait to see what you come up with! Read HERE to see how you could be the next winner.

Link up opens this Friday morning so be ready!

A little secret, those first to link up, get the most hits on their blog.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Water

Welcome to this weeks photo challenge.

This weeks theme chosen by Kate at A Creative Cookie.

"Water" April 16-22, 2012

Photo Source

All photo challenge submissions are eligible to win.

A 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner will be chosen by a guest judge.

1st Place PRIZE

2nd Place PRIZE

3rd Place PRIZE

Here's how to enter:

• Created a post on your blog and include ONE photo submission for this challenge.
• Include the Our Reflection Photo Button 
• You can also link through your Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, etc., Just be sure you include the link www.our-reflection.blogspot.com within your post.
• Submit the link to your post using the InLinkz button below. You must submit the actual photo link {permalink}, not just your website URL. 
• You can submit your photo at any time during the challenge. The deadline for this weeks submission is  Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 at 11:59pm {PST}. 

Please remember to follow your host via GFC, Bloglovin, Hellocotton & email.

We ask if you enter the photo challenge, please leave a comment for at least 3 other submissions.

Don't be shy! It's a great way to meet new people.

Spread the word! Grab a button and add it to your blog. Tweet or Facebook about the link up.

<div align="center"><a href="http://our-reflection.blogspot.com/" title="Our Reflection Photo Challenge"><img src="http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g383/_laurahernandez/photochallenge-2.jpg" alt="Our Reflection Photo Challenge" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Prizes will be mailed to U.S. Residents only {unless winner wants to pay  postage}.

Winners will be contacted via email. Check back here next week to see who won.

Giveaway ends at midnight on April 15th.

Interested in being a guest judge?
Email me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Weekly Photo Challenge: Shadows

Welcome to this weeks photo challenge "Shadows."

This weeks theme chosen by  Rachel Lauren Photography.

A 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner will be chosen by a guest judge.

"Shadows" April 9-15, 2012

Photo by Laura Hernandez Photography

All photo challenge submissions are eligible to win.

1st Place PRIZE

2nd Place PRIZE

3rd Place PRIZE

Here's how to enter:

• Created a post on your blog and include ONE photo submission for this challenge.
• Include the Our Reflection Photo Button 
• You can also link through your Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, etc., Just be sure you include the link www.our-reflection.blogspot.com within your post.
• Submit the link to your post using the InLinkz button below. You must submit the actual photo link {permalink}, not just your website URL. 
• You can submit your photo at any time during the challenge. The deadline for this weeks submission is  Sunday, April 15th, 2012 at 11:59pm {PST}. 

Please remember to follow your host via GFC, Bloglovin, Hellocotton & email.

We ask if you enter the photo challenge, please leave a comment for at least 3 other submissions.

Don't be shy! It's a great way to meet new people.

Spread the word! Grab a button and add it to your blog.

Tweet or Facebook about the link up.

<div align="center"><a href="http://our-reflection.blogspot.com/" title="Our Reflection Photo Challenge"><img src="http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g383/_laurahernandez/photochallenge-2.jpg" alt="Our Reflection Photo Challenge" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Prizes will be mailed to U.S. Residents only {unless winner wants to pay  postage}.

Winners will be contacted via email. Check back here next week to see who won.

Giveaway ends at midnight on April 15th.

Interested in being a guest judge?
Email me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com

Photo Challenge Winners: Faceless Portraits

This weeks guest judge is a someone very special,
my daughter Rachel from Photography by Rachel Lauren.

Here are Rachel's top picks...

1st Place WINNER: Brooke for A New View 365

I just love how artistic this picture is! Not only is it a “faceless” picture,

but it’s is one of the only pictures that wasn’t a person.. by far, one of my favorites :)

2nd Place WINNER: Lena from Mom2MemphisAndRuby

I really love the colors in this picture! Of course you can’t see their face, but you can

only imagine the look on their face as they look over the railing.. love this! <3

3rd Place WINNER: Sue from Hello, Also, I Love You

I find this picture very inspirational. Though we cannot see the face of this person,

we all know what this person has gone through for our country. This is truly amazing :)

If your photo was in the top three, CONGRATULATIONS! You rocked it this week!

Winners please contact me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com.

Rachel choose next weeks photo theme to be "SHADOWS."

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Read here to see how it works to be considered a winner.

Link up opens this Friday morning so be ready!

A little secret, those first to link their photos get major hits.

Interested in being a guest judge?

Email me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Faceless Portraits

This weeks theme of Faceless Portraits I find both fun and challenging. Fun because I remember one of my favorite shots was because I slipped while taking a photo and the persons head got cut off. It ended up being one of my favorites from the session. Challenging in the sense of creativity, but that's also what I love most about photography.

Every week a guest judge will choose a 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner.

Here's what you could win this week!

1st Place PRIZE
Sling with Neoprene Laptop Pocket

2nd Place PRIZE
Hanging Toiletry Bag

3rd Place PRIZE

Bamboo Notebook & Pen

Here's how to enter:

• Created a post on your blog and include ONE photo submission for this challenge.
• Include the Our Reflection Photo Button 
• You can also link through your Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, etc., Just be sure you include the link www.our-reflection.blogspot.com within your post.
• Submit the link to your post using the InLinkz button below. You must submit the actual photo link {permalink}, not just your website URL. 
• You can submit your photo at any time during the challenge. The deadline for this weeks submission is  Sunday, April 8th, 2012 at 11:59pm {PST}. 
• Winners will be announced Tuesday, April 10th, 2012.
  

Please remember to follow your host via GFC.

Check out other photo link ups and leave comments. Don't be shy!

Spread the word! Grab a button and add it to your blog.

Tweet or Facebook about the Link Up.

<div align="center"><a href="http://our-reflection.blogspot.com/" title="Our Reflection Photo Challenge"><img src="http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g383/_laurahernandez/photochallenge-2.jpg" alt="Our Reflection Photo Challenge" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Interested in being a guest judge? Email me at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com