It's like peeking from behind the couch before screaming "SURPRISE!" at a birthday party. It's like pacing the hall of the hospital moments before your child enters the world. It's like sitting on the edge of your seat while watching the Magic destroy the Cavs in game 6 tonight... ;)

 

It's the feeling of anticipation.

 

I don't know about you, but I've been feeling it all week! I'm not even elegible to be one of the winners of the contest, but I found myself getting super antsy for today.

 

There's no point in dragging anything out, because I'm well aware that my amazing way-with-words is not what draws you here today (and most of you have probably already scrolled to the list of winners). ;)

 

Here's how this went down - everyone was given a number (based on when you entered your comment; 2 numbers if you had an extra entry). I inputed the numbers into the necessary fields at randomizer.org. The Randomizer popped up with winners. So, freak out on the Randomizer if you don't like the results - not me. :)

 

Without further ado, here are the fabulous winners:

 

Receiving a $15 iTunes gift card...

*Chantel Hagner!

 

Receiving a $10 Starbucks gift card...

*Jessica Crosson!

 

Receiving (the other) $10 Starbucks gift card...

*Brianna Phelan!

 

Receiving a $15 Tijuana Flats gift card...

*Erika Brennan!

 

Receiving a free mini Just Because session...

*Hannah Fell!

 

Receiving a Just Friends DVD...

*Shirley Hanko!

 

Receiving an iPod shuffle...

*Jennifer Martin (of Jennifer Martin Photography)!

 

Congratulations! I will be contacting you all soon to collect addresses to send your prizes to. :)

 

A HUGE thank you is in order to everyone who participated in our contest. Your thoughtful words about our site and our work were incredibly encouraging. Ben and I feel so inspired and blessed, and we cannot express how much we appreciate the outpouring of support from all of you. And your grab bag stories were horrifyingly hysterical. :)

 

Keep checking in with us! We're excited for the future of Starks Photography!

 

**P.s. - our site domain name was officially switched back this week, so bookmark this address: www.starksphotography.com :)