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Our Story

While meeting over breakfast one morning, each of us realized that most couples do not have updated professional photographs of themselves. This is especially true for couples who have been married for several years. This Valentines Day, we want to give back to the awesome couples of New York City and offer a complimentary photography session to you. Please see below to learn more…

How to Participate?

•    Any and ALL couples are welcome. Whether you be Newly engaged, newly wed, dating, married with children or married with grand-children….please come out and spread the love!

The Meet Up?

•    On February 13th, we will meet at Madison Square Park from 3:00pm-5:00pm
•    The meeting point is famous 5th avenue clock (5th Avenue and Broadway) located between 23rd and 24th Streets
•    After a brief introduction we will begin working on-location with with you

Next Steps…

•    Each photographer (3 total) will have 5 minutes to work with you to conceptualize and document a unique image/moment
•    On February 14th by 2pm, a single image from each couple will be posted independently on the wedding photography websites of: Parris Whittingham Photography, R Wagner Photography, and Threshold Visions.

The Contest

•    Anyone can vote on their favorite image on each of the 3 sites
•    Voting closes Tuesday February 16th at 9:00pm
•    The selected images/couple with the most votes across all 3 sites will be declared the contest winner

The Grand Prize

The winning couple with the most total votes  (from all 3 sites) will receive:
•    A complimentary engagement session with the photographer of their choosing (over $400-$1000 value)
•    $200 print credit
•    $100 gift certificate to Mario Batali’s OTTO Restaurant

NOTE: All couples who participate (by working with each photographer) will receive a high-resolution files from their photography session. Couples must consent to signing a model release to have their likeness publicly displayed. Portraits will be taken on a first come first service basis. We suggest arriving slightly before 3:00pm. Friends, employees and relatives of the photographers are allowed to participate, however, they are not eligible to win the grand prize.

For Immediate Release:

The Mold Breakers: A Luxury Engagement Photo Shoot Contest

One of New York City’s finest luxury wedding photographers is seeking the most fascinating and unique engaged couples for free engagement shoots. Winners will receive an on location nyc photo shoot,  all the best shots in digital format, and a custom designed Lovebook album. Images from the shoot will also be submitted for print and web publication. Lovebirds, I personally investigated the website of the photographer that will be making the happy snaps, and believe me, you want to be sitting for these portraits. Plus, engagement photography is so old world, cool, and downright Victorian. Start a new trend and be old school (all while breaking the mold).

Enter to Win!
•    Briefly tell us your story. What makes you an interesting couple?
•    Tell us in detail your idea for an engagement shoot.
Don’t be afraid to get wild!
•    Send us 2 pictures. Choose wisely.

Send entries to themoldbreakers@gmail.com You must live in the New York City area or be willing to travel to the New York City area for the photo shoot. We are remaining anonymous to ensure contestants do not go to our website for inspiration. We do not want to mess with your creative flow, so just be yourself and be completely original. Submission Deadline: December 8, 2009