Winners

The winners of the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Charity Model Search were announced on Saturday. And the winner is... first place The Singleton Family - Portland 2nd The Bernhardt Family - Boise 3rd The Jones Family - Dallas Congratulations to them and thanks to everyone who helped make this a success.

We are just days away from Sandy Puc's upcoming seminar. Sam is one of the founders of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. I'm so excited that The Dreyer Family, one of my clients, will be modeling there.

The weather has been beautiful here lately and I've had the chance to get out with my daughter and some of her friends. I hope you are enjoying some nice weather as well.

The voting is over. Chicago's Cutest Family is....

I am so excited to announce that "Chicago's Cutest Family" goes to Mettler Portraits. Congratulations to the Dreyer family for moving into the final round. The Grand Prize winner will be announced on April 24th. Best of luck!!! Thank you to all those who helped raise money for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.

I am once again raising money for Now I lay me down to sleep. This charity gives to families who must endure the unimaginable loss of a newborn. If you feel you would like to help please do so by voting for one of our Mettler Portait families by going to

sandypucmodels.com

The tour city is chicago and the photographer is Mettler

Thank you

Prize details

Here are the prize details for the International Charity Model search. It's almost time to start voting. Check back later in the week for details.

Family Prizes The Grand Prize winning family takes home a new car! NOTE: All taxes, licensing, and fees must be paid by the winner. First Place: A 2010 Hyundai Accent (metallic silver), 4 door sedan, automatic transmission, with air conditioning ($15,460.00 value). A Canon Powershot A495 camera, $50 gift certificate to J Crew, and a limited edition numbered and signed photo art print from a renowned photographer. Second Place: A Canon point and shoot camera, and a limited edition numbered and signed photo art print from a renowned photographer. Third Place: A Canon point and shoot camera, and a limited edition numbered and signed photo art print from a renowned photographer. City finalists: All finalists will receive a photo art print by a renowned photographer. Tour Cities: The leading family in each city (4 days prior to each tour stop) will be offered the chance to participate in the 2010 Family Tour as onstage models. If the first place family is unavailable, then we will call the next family in line until we find a family that is available to participate. Each family that participates in a tour will receive a CD of their family images (8-10 pictures with artwork). Good Luck to All Participating Families!

Most Photogenic

We are so excited to share a story of one of our beautiful and talented clients. Alexis Canon dances for Nouveau Dance Company in Plainfield, IL. She attended the Bravo dance competition this past weekend in Crystal Lake, Il and won "Most Photogenic" (We're not surprised just look at her!) with her Mettler Portait. Thanks for letting us share your spotlight Alexis!!! Congratulations!

OHS Seniors

We are now booking senior sessions for indoor and out. Become a fan on facebook and check out our newest" what to wear" guides for ideas.

Win a new car

McDonald Auto Group has partnered with us to provide the Grand Prize, a new 2010 Hyundai Accent, 4 door sedan, automatic transmission with Air conditioning. JCrew - $50 gift card for the winning family Canon - Powershot for the winning family NILMDTS - 2 Canon Point and Shoot cameras for the 2nd and 3rd place families.

Don't forget to book your family sitting for a chance to win a new car.

Little Firemen and the princess garden

We have two special events coming up in February. These are for a limited time so book your appointment now. Check the website for more details. www.mettlerportraits.com

Special events

Bring your little Angel for our Valentine special. Jan. 18-30. Availability is limited so book your appointment soon at mettlerportraits.com.

Happy New Year!!

Julie