Shoot and Share 2017 Contest // Emily Nicole Photo

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best-of-2016-emilynicolephoto.com-50Hey guys!

I wanted to make a blog post to recap my experience participating in The Shoot & Share contest for the very first time and share my results with you!
To provide some context, the contest started with 332,768 photos submitted into 25 categories. Over 104,3784 people have voted from 141 different countries, and over 49 MILLION votes have been cast!!! The Shoot & Share Photo Contest is the world’s only free & fair photo contest. Each person can enter up to 50 photos in 25 categories. Anyone can enter photos, and it’s totally free! It is judged through the people, anyone can view the photos randomly and vote for their favorites. No one knows who took the photos, but everyone votes for the winners. The photos with the most votes win!

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Click below to view my Shoot & Share profile: http://shootandshare.com/member/10211697976147209/

Out of the 50 pictures I submitted, 39 of them placed with awards! 8 of them made it to the Top 30% of the 332,768 photos submitted, 17 of them made it to the top 20%, 5 of them made it to the top 10%, 7 of them were awarded as Finalists which is the top 3.5% of all entries in each category , and 2 of them placed with 12th & 5th place ribbons!

I was so happy to see how far my images placed my first year to submit!! Thank you to my AMAZING clients who trust me to tell their stories, I couldn’t do this without you!

I have been blown away by all the positive comments people have left on my fb, and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for taking time out of your day to encouraging me and rooting for me! You are so kind, your love & support means so much to me!

I am so reassured that this, wedding photography, is exactly where I am supposed to be and I am so excited what God has in store for my business!

NOW TO THE RESULTS!!!!!

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Dayton’s Bridal Portrait at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX placed 5th in the “Just The Bride” Category.

Venue: The White Sparrow
Photographer: Emily Nicole Photo
Wedding Planner: Stephanie Harvey Benton
Florist: A Stylish Soiree
Hair & Makeup: Stephanie Nelson HMU

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This groomsmen portrait taken Kerry & Abby’s Wedding at The Springs Event Center in Denton, TX placed 12th in “The Wedding Party” category.


FINALIST: the top 3.5% of all entries in each category

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This fun image from Nina & Brody’s engagement session at Sundance Square in Fort Worth, TX was a finalist in the “Engagement & Couples” category.

Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.00.38 PMDayton’s Bridal Portrait at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, Tx was a Finalist in the “Just The Bride” Category.

Amazing Vendors:
Venue: The White Sparrow
Photographer: Emily Nicole Photo
Wedding Planner: Stephanie Harvey Benton
Florist: A Stylish Soiree
Hair & Makeup: Stephanie Nelson HMU

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This photo of Annie & Geoff Park from a styled I designed last fall was a finalist in the “Styled Shoot” category.

FLORALS: @plantshoppe // The Plant Shoppe
BAKERY: @browneggbakery // Brown Egg Bakery
RENTALS: @moxieway // Moxie Way
HAMU: @karehair // Kerri Unruh Hair & Beauty
Embroidery Hoops: @morganslagell // stitchesbcray
CALLIGRAPHY: @simplystatedok // Simply Stated
PHOTOGRAPHER: @emilynicolewatkins // Emily Nicole Photo

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Portrait of Dayton & Andy on their wedding day at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, Tx was a Finalist in the “Wedding Couple” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.01.22 PM

This picture from Park’s family session at Strayhouse Espresso & Bakery in Clinton, OK was a finalist in the “Families” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.02.17 PMThis portrait of my sister-in-law Kelsey during her Bridal Portrait Session in Highland Village, TX was a FINALIST in the “Just The Bride” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.02.29 PMThis picture of the adorable unique cake from Aubrey & Jake’s brunch wedding at Lofty Spaces in Dallas, TX was a FINALIST in the “Details: Cake, Flowers, & Decor” category.

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THE TOP 10 % of all entries in each category
Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.02.40 PMBrookson & Savana during their engagement session in Thomas, OK made the TOP 10% in the “Engagement & Couples” category.

Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.03.06 PMKale & Bailey during their engagement session at Coffee Slingers in OKC, OK made the TOP 10% in the “Engagement & Couples” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.05.48 PMShot from Megan & Will’s engagement session  Medicine Park, OK made the TOP 10% in the “Engagement & Couples” category.

Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.03.16 PMThis picture from Park’s family session at Strayhouse Espresso & Bakery in Clinton, OK made the TOP 10% in the “Families” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.02.53 PM

Picture of Dayton & Andy’s head table on their wedding day at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, Tx made the TOP 10% in the “Details: Cake, Flowers, & Decor” category.

Amazing Vendors:
Venue: The White Sparrow
Photographer: Emily Nicole Photo
Wedding Planner: Stephanie Harvey Benton
Cakes: Moonlight Cakes
Florist: A Stylish Soiree
Signage: The Wooden Knot
DJ: LeForce Entertainment
Videographer: Fifty50 Wedding Films
Hair & Makeup: Stephanie Nelson HMU
Rentals: Propmaker Event Rentals


THE TOP 20% of all entries in each category

Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.08.05 PMThis silhouette kiss of Jon & Emma on their wedding day at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX made TOP 20% in the “Wedding Couple” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.03.41 PMShelby & Jon’s wedding rings at The Springs Event Center in Denton, TX made the TOP 20% in the “Details: Ring Shot” category.
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Dayton’s Bridal Portrait at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX made TOP 20% in the “Details: Cake, Flowers, & Decor” category.

Venue: The White Sparrow
Photographer: Emily Nicole Photo
Wedding Planner: Stephanie Harvey Benton
Florist: A Stylish Soiree
Hair & Makeup: Stephanie Nelson HMU

Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.04.25 PMEmma & her bridesmaids on her wedding day at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX made the TOP 20% in the “Wedding Party” categoryScreen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.03.52 PM

I captured this shot of the adorable flower girl, Sophie, at Toni & Justin’s wedding at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX it made the TOP 20% in the “Guests & Reception” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.04.02 PMRachel & Dzung’s rings at The Hall at the Railhouse in Norman, OK made the TOP 20% in the “Details: Ring Shot” category.

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This picture of Dayton & Andy on their wedding day at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX made TOP 20% in the “Wedding Couple” category.

Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.06.35 PMThis bubble exit from Aubrey & Jake’s brunch wedding at Lofty Spaces in Dallas, TX made TOP 20% in the “Wedding Couple” category.
Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.07.23 PMThis eco-friendly greenery exit from Rachel & Dzung’s wedding at The Hall at the Railhouse in Norman, OK made the TOP 20% in the “Wedding Couple” category.
Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.04.49 PMEmma & her bridesmaids on her wedding day at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX made the TOP 20% in the “Wedding Party” categoryScreen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.04.38 PM

This photo of Annie & Geoff Park from a styled I designed last fall made the TOP 20% in the “Styled Shoot” category.

FLORALS: @plantshoppe // The Plant Shoppe
BAKERY: @browneggbakery // Brown Egg Bakery
RENTALS: @moxieway // Moxie Way
HAMU: @karehair // Kerri Unruh Hair & Beauty
Embroidery Hoops: @morganslagell // stitchesbcray
CALLIGRAPHY: @simplystatedok // Simply Stated
PHOTOGRAPHER: @emilynicolewatkins // Emily Nicole Photo

Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.06.24 PMThis fun shot of Katie & Austin on horses from their engagement session in El Reno, OK made the TOP 20% in the “Engagement & Couples” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.06.46 PMThis image of Bailey & Nathan’s cozy wilderness engagement session in Wichita Mountains, OK made the TOP 20% in the “Engagement & Couples” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.07.52 PM

Brody & Nina downtown engagement session in Fort Worth, TX made the TOP 20% in the “Engagement & Couples” category.
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Tyne & her bridesmaids on her wedding day at the Flying V Ranch in Decatur, TX made the TOP 20% in the “Wedding Party” category.
Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.05.01 PMEmma & her bridesmaids on her wedding day at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX made the TOP 20% in the “Wedding Party” category
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This shot from the stylish Wunder’s family session in Weatherford, OK made the TOP 20% in the “Families” category.


THE TOP 30% of all entries in each category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.06.11 PMThis portrait of Emma on her wedding day at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX made the TOP 30% in the “Just The Bride” categoryScreen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.05.23 PMTyne & Patrick’s wedding rings on their Coca-Cola wedding favors at Flying V Ranch in Decatur, TX made the TOP 30% in the “Details: Ring Shot” category.
Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.04.14 PMAustin’s epic grab with his teeth of MacKenzie’s garter in Lindsay, TX made TOP 30% in the “That Just Happened” category
Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.08.19 PMDuring Nico & Julie’s engagement session we wanted to capture an iconic shot of Western Oklahoma’s wind turbines in Weatherford, OK It made the TOP 30% in the “Engagement & Couples” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.08.34 PM

Aubrey & Jake’s engagement session in Deep Ellum, TX made the TOP 30% in the “Engagement & Couples” category.Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.08.44 PMAnother shot from Nico & Julie’s engagement session in Weatherford, OK It made the TOP 30% in the “Engagement & Couples” category.
Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.09.00 PMThis silhouette portrait from Aubrey & Jake’s wedding at Lofty Spaces in Dallas, TX made TOP 30% in the “Wedding Couple” category.

Screen Shot 2017-03-22 at 12.05.59 PMThis just for fun pic of Morgan & Aaron during their maternity session made the TOP 30% in the “Maternity” category.