launch and giveaway!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

business-card Happy April! I have a couple of exciting announcements!

First off, the launch of my website – Gabrielle Kai Photography! There are still a few issues that I need to work out, but for the most part, I am pretty happy with the finished result. Let’s just say that I know more about html and css than I ever wanted to know. Thanks for all of your feedback on my design – you guys are great!

This is definitely a goal that I envisioned for myself – a loving, encouraging space where I could proudly display my work. Thank you for all of the wonderful comments and inspiration in this space. It is my hope that you continue to follow me on this journey!

Also, today is the grand opening of my shop! A small selection of my images are available for purchase, and I plan to update frequently – so please stay tuned!

Finally, to celebrate – I am having my very first giveaway! To enter, just head over to my shop, find a print you absolutely adore, and leave a comment here with the print name why you have chosen it! I’ll leave comments open until Sunday, April 5 at 5PM Eastern time. I’ll do this the old-fashioned way – all names will go in a hat, and my daughter, Gabrielle, will choose the winner who will be announced on Monday, April 6!

Sounds like fun? Great! Just my little way saying “Thank you”.

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Kelly - April 1, 2009 - 5:31 am

I have to comment to say that I LOVE your logo – and your business card is so classy!

My favorite photo is “droplets.” It’s absolute magic, the golden bokeh, the light on rain…

Congratulations and Happy April!

vchelle - April 1, 2009 - 6:09 am

Congratulations on the completion of you new website! I agree with Kelly, your logo is beautiful and classy. Yes, I will enter into that drawing. I love your eye for beauty.

vchelle - April 1, 2009 - 6:14 am

I absolutely love “Droplets.” I remember when you posted it. I immediately thought of gold – rich, fine, solid, magical. That’s how I PRACTICE seeing life. This photo touched me in a place that takes many words to describe how it made me feel. Love this one!

Lee-Ann - April 1, 2009 - 7:10 am

I really like your print ‘imagination’. The blues really offset the lighter colours in the forground. I’d love to be entered into your give away. Also, congrats on this new adventure of your life! Your usiness card is really classy!

margie - April 1, 2009 - 7:50 am

ah, droplets, for sure. i not only love to pick out my favourite but i love to see what others pick.

CarrieJ - April 1, 2009 - 8:01 am

OH WOW! You did the site yourself! It is amazing!!!
It is only fitting with your gorgeous photography!!
And you know my favorite would have to be “Brave” with the TtV usage! And, you just can’t beat pink!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! and Good Luck!!

Sue - April 1, 2009 - 9:59 am

Your new site is professional and very impressive. I love how you can click on the image to view in larger size — “smooooooth.”

Your work featured is stunning; each wonderful in its own manner. If I were to choose just one piece, it would be “Droplets.” I am very drawn to abstract images and this equisite piece looks like liquid gold.

Like Margie, it is very interesting to read what others have to say.

Again, congratulations on your new site.

Se'Lah - April 1, 2009 - 10:02 am

CONGRATULATIONS !!! So proud and excited for you. You do wonderful work and I am always anticipating your next post. I am so happy I found your blog.

Without doubt or hesitation: “Droplets”. It looks like golden raindrops. It just takes me my breath away.

Wanda - April 1, 2009 - 11:10 am

Droplets. I am a native Oregonian. Does that give you all the information you need? Love the color, the texture, the metallic look. All of it.

Congratulations on a beautiful web site. Much success with your business, and thank you for capturing the beauty in the world.

Diane - April 1, 2009 - 11:19 am

Your website is beautiful — as beautiful as your images. I am amazed at your talent in learning html and css. I have wanted desperately to create a beautiful place on the web but have remained at the mercy of templates. Bravo to you on this lovely development in your photographic career. Many fond and best wishes to you.

Jessica - April 1, 2009 - 12:59 pm

Congratulations! I am very excited for you! Everything looks so beautiful! My favorite image is “imagination” – love the subtle colors …

Teri - April 1, 2009 - 1:13 pm

Oh what a treat this morning to see this. I am so excited for you! Your website looks great and the prints you have chosen to sell are beautiful. My favorite is Imagination. There is just something about that photo……..Love it!

Sharon Caillier - April 1, 2009 - 3:12 pm

Congratulations!! I am so proud of you. Your work is beautiful and your site is so professional. My favorite is “noticing blue”. But I just love them all.
HUGS!

mary - April 1, 2009 - 4:23 pm

I’m so happy for you! I love seeing people follow their dreams and make things happen!

Memoria - April 1, 2009 - 8:50 pm

Beautiful site! I would love to win Droplets!!

Bob - April 1, 2009 - 11:26 pm

Good looking card. You did an excellent job and good luck in your new bussiness. I am thinking about doing something like that also.

Toni - April 2, 2009 - 1:14 am

Congratulations! I love the look of your business card and the website is fantastic. Both are really well done. I would love to win Droplets – the light glistening off the water, all that delicious bokeh – what’s not to love about it?!

elk - April 2, 2009 - 6:00 am

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Kath - April 2, 2009 - 9:47 pm

droplets …. it is so beautiful.

Congratulations. You’ve done a great job …

WhenToyzAttack - April 2, 2009 - 10:15 pm

I just love Droplets. It makes me wish for rain, and then that I were out in it, splashing around barefoot. The bokeh in the photo is great, and more than anything, it just gives me a great feeling when I look at it! Love your work!

elizabeth - April 2, 2009 - 11:12 pm

I LOVE the end result of your business card! It is just gorgeous. Just like your photos.

It would be a hard choice between imagination and brave, especially since I think I need both of them in my life.

Grey Street Girl - April 3, 2009 - 11:58 am

Wow, your site looks great and so does the shop! I love the Imagination print. The colors are amazing! Best of luck with all these new ventures!

Relyn - April 4, 2009 - 1:00 am

Your website is just gorgeous. Really wonderful. Congratulations. I know that was a massive amount of work. I think you did yourself proud. Thanks, too, for the chance to win one of your wonderful pieces. My favorite is Imagination. Party because it is so you, partly for the title, partly due to my Bokeh love, but mostly because it is simply beautiful.

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