I’ve been completely overwhelmed with encouragement since my blog launch on Monday. Words cannot even describe how grateful I am for all of ya’ll! Thank you, internet. Thank youuuuu!

Congratulations to Caitlin Green (Seasons 1 & 2 of Friends), Frances Smith ($25 Starbucks giftcard), and Candace Gladfelter (Dave Barnes’ albums)… I hope ya’ll love some of my favorite things just as much as I do! :)

Welcome to my new and improved blog! I am so flippin’ excited to finally be able to share it with you. It’s been a crazy work in progress for the last month, and I am so thankful that it’s finally here. :) I have to give mad props to two people… First, giant thanks go out to Katie Marshall for her help with my logo design. She was great to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. Second, I have to thank my awesome friend, Robert Johns, who pretty much did everything technical that I couldn’t figure out on my own. Trust me, Internet… That’s a heck of a lot.

In celebration of the launch of my new blog, I present to you…..

I’ve received an INSANE amount of encouragement and support over the past few months, so I felt it was only proper to pull an Oprah/Santa to say thank you! So here’s the deal… If you want to win one of the three prizes above, this is what you need to do:

  • ‘Like’ Kelsey Tice Photography on the Facebook.
  • Leave a comment under this post, and make sure you include your email address where the form asks for it.

At the end of the three days, I will randomly select three people who have ‘liked’ and commented to win. Yay! This starts now and ends at 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 16th. On Thursday, I will be announcing the winners! Be excited, people! :)

  • February 14, 2011 - 8:29 pm

    Brooke - LOVE the new site, Kelsey! Great job!ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 8:30 pm

    Barbara - God has gotten you through to this point…May He continue to be glorified as you surrender the gifts & talents He blessed you with ~ in crazy, fun, God-only ways! Love loving you!!ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 5:04 pm

    Abbey - Kels! Your blog looks SOO GOOD! I love it :) God has definitely given you a gift and an eye to capture priceless moments! Love you! ♥ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 5:05 pm

    Bill Winton - Kelsey, great looking BLOG!ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 3:40 pm

    Josh - Love the site! :)and I love your picture taking skills!! God has truly blessed you Kelsey! I would recommend you to every single one of my friends and family members!ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 3:45 pm

    Bethany Weber - Awesome website, Kels. And amazing pictures. Beautiful!! I will never have to look for a photographer for anything ever again.ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 3:49 pm

    Rob - We got spoiled when we were able to see this a few weeks ago. Now it’s finally here! Woot woot! And I might be the last person on this train, but what picture of your’s did theknot want to use?ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 3:51 pm

    Kristen - I love your blog. I love your pictures, and I love that you are great friends with the super sweet Madison Wheeler!! :)ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 4:03 pm

    Gillian Strong - This is the long awaited day…I check every hour, every minute, every second, for Kelsey’s new blog to come. But seriously, I have checked often. It’s finally here!! You are an amazing roommate with an amazing skill of photography, and…now, an amazing blog. It was awesome before, but it’s AMAZING now. i love you Kels :) heheReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 5:36 pm

    Jordan C. - Your pictures are breathtaking! You have a real talent and it’s good to see you putting it to use! I love seeing photo updates pop up on my facebook newsfeed! haha.
    Keep up the amazing work! :)ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 6:20 pm

    Krystal Greene - The site looks soooooo great Kelsey!! I’m excited to show it to other people! WONDERFUL.ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 6:49 pm

    korie - Kelsey! You are so talented! I love looking at your work and seeing how you create through the gift the Lord has given you. I know I’m not even engaged yet, but when I am, I would LOVE if you took our pictures :) Great job! Keep on capturing beauty like you do! God bless you and your ministry!ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 7:11 pm

    Stephanie Sanderson - I came across your blog one day and I’ve been hooked. You are an amazing photographer :)ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 7:47 pm

    Casey - This is so awesome, Kelsey! I’m happy for you!ReplyCancel

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    Caitlin Green - Kelsey! I cant wait to follow your new blog, you are so talented! I plan on hiring you sometime in the future :)

    P.S. I miss you as my RA!ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 11:22 pm

    Jordan Josefczyk - Two words… absolutely breathtaking! You are such an amazing and gorgeous and hillarious godly girl that I am sooo blessed to have gotten to know so closely. You cease to amaze me in everything you do! Just so you know…. you are already booked for my future wedding, whenever God’s timing for that is! :)lov ya!ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 12:02 am

    Jessie - Your new blog looks super good! Very creatively done.ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 12:44 am

    Elena H. - Kelsey, I am so excited for you and your new blog. It looks beautiful. I will continue to tell everyone I know about how fabulously talented you are. Keep up the beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 8:38 am

    Leah - Absolutely Amazing…you are truly blessed. Jordan and I really enjoyed looking at your pictures through the years. You have a great talent. Best of luck to you in the future! God BlessReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 9:38 am

    Cecily Lewis - Kelsey, you have an incredible talent. One that Robby and I have benefited from and we are so grateful for the blessing that your beautiful talent has been to us. We have your pictures all over our home. They add warmth to it. Thanks so much! We look forward to many, many more shoots with you. So proud of you friend!ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 11:29 am

    Kelly S - I LOVE KELSEY TICE PHOTOGRAPHY! CAN. NOT. WAIT. FOR ME AND HUBBY’S SHOOT IN MAY! <3ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 3:34 pm

    StephK - Love this Kelsey!ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 4:02 pm

    Allyson Warrington - Kelsey, I’ve loved watching you grow over the past year! Many blessings to you in 2011!ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 4:41 pm

    Candace Gladfelter - Your blog looks incredible! I always love it when you post new pictures. Hopefully, you’ll be taking some photos for me eventually. =)ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 5:47 pm

    Crimson - Girrlll…..you just keep getting better and better! I LOVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY!! It won’t be too much longer that THIS will be your full time job and you’ll be doing OTHER things on the side. Love you!ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 6:42 pm

    Christina Brummel - I have heard SO much about your great work and after looking through it, everyone was right! Your work is stunning!! I cannot wait to see all the wonderful shots you get of Crimson and Matt on their special day!ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 7:06 pm

    Danielle Aitken - AH! It finally let me comment! :) loooovvvvvvvvvvvvve yoU!ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 10:18 pm

    Venessa B. - Some pretty pretty people let you take their pictures! Seriously awesome seeing what God has given you! So enjoy looking through your work.ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 10:39 pm

    Erin Hiebsch - Your new blog is awesome!!ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 2:50 am

    Frances Smith - Sweet Kelsey! It is always such a joy to look at your artistry through pictures — old blog and new. God has truly gifted you with a talent of “seeing” through the lens. By the way, that is one pretty baby girl under your “Little Babes” section. :) I happen to know she has a big brother too!
    Waiting anxiously for you to capture some beautiful wedding memories in June of Crimson & Matt.ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 7:03 am

    Sarah Carper - Hey! I love your blog! Looks great! I like you on FB now!!
    sarah@sarahcarperphotography.comReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 9:47 am

    Andrea MacDonald - Girl, seriously this is awesome. I’m SO excited for May! Also, your pictures rock. :)ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 10:44 am

    Spencer - this is quite a step up from the previous… good job. i want the starbucks card!ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 10:46 am

    Madison - Kelsey Hightower, You rock my socks off. Seriously, I am amazed by your talent and I pray that you not only take pictures to satisfy people, but you take pictures to bring Glory to Jesus. Thanks for capturing the beauty of God’s children.ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 10:47 am

    Kayla - I LOVE it :)ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 3:34 pm

    Vicki - Love your photos Kelsey, and love the new blog. I miss seeing you all the time at LU. :)ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 9:36 pm

    Hannah Lynch - I love Kelsey Hightower!!! You are an AMAZING photographer and I love to facebook creep your gorgeous photos when I should be studying :)ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 9:40 pm

    Jessica Rife - Congrats on the new blog! It looks awesome!ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 9:44 pm

    Tony Skowron - Kelsers! You truly have a talent that has only continued to grow since we used to work together. :) Hope all has been well for you! You do great work!!!ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 9:50 pm

    Fabiola - Your photography is beautiful! I love looking at it. Continue to pursue your passions–you really are talented!ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 9:53 pm

    Stephanie Howald - I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY!!

    but for the record you are a kick butt photographer :)

    hope i win! ;)

    stephReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 9:55 pm

    John Kahrs - i’m not just commenting because i want one of your prizes (though, it is most definitely an incentive ha). your photography is awesome. you inspire me to be a better photographer myself. your new website looks awesome. God has gifted you! be encouraged! :)ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 10:03 pm

    Jessica Gasperin - Kelsey I have ALWAYS loved and looked up to your eye through the lens! You take stunning pictures! <3ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 10:43 pm

    Amelia Essig - Kelsey you are amazing. I just love you so much! :)ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 10:51 pm

    Holly Hofacker - I’ve been looking through lots of photographers for engagement/wedding photos! I love your work!!ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 11:00 pm

    Jessica Harmeling - Love it Kels!ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 11:04 pm

    Debra - Great pictures! I loved every one of them!ReplyCancel

  • February 17, 2011 - 12:50 am

    Kristina Hendrix - Awesome work, beautiful pictures! You are very talented!
    Psalm 37:3-7
    Zephaniah 3:17
    Use your talents for God’s glory!

    Love, KristinaReplyCancel

  • February 17, 2011 - 10:41 am

    Olivia Smith - So…you’re pictures are pretty awesome. I want to learn how to be artistic with pictures like this…ReplyCancel