We are so excited because today we are celebrating our 10th BUSINESS ANNIVERSARY - whoop, whoop! I can't believe that we started this journey 10 years ago. Check out how it all began, what our secrets of success are and take the opportunity to win a FREE engagement or couple shoot worth almost 500,- Euros - you can find all the details below. We thank YOU from the bottom of the heart, because YOU - all our great clients and partners - made our successful journey possible! We never take this for granted.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
The whole journey began in 2006. Back then I worked as software developer for a big international financial service provider in Vienna. I liked my job but I also wanted to be a bit more creative again. I used to photograph a lot in high school, wherever I went I took along my grandfather's old analog camera (when my mum was a kid all their family photos were taken with this camera) and a few years later I used to carry around my dad's analog SLR camera in my backpack. Film processing cost quite some money and to earn some extra money for my hobby I used to iron shirts at home. In 2006 I decided to attended the masters class for photography in Tyrol besides my full time job as software developer in Vienna (lots of traveling invoved, oh yeah), just because I wanted to focus on photography again and take a class with like-minded people on a regular basis. At that time I had no intention to found a company and to go pro with photography. Phil recognized my passion for photography and in the middle of my education I received a wonderful Christmas gift from him: MY DOMAIN www.ninahintringer.com. Back then I thought: Ok, really nice idea, but what the hell should I share with the world?
Little did I know the direction of my journey. I finally graduated with distinction and wanted to keep up this creative part, because when you stop doing something, it's pretty hard to bring it up again at a later point of time. It took a few month, but then I decided to get my trading license. That happened EXACTLY 10 years ago on 9th of August, 2007 - my business Nina Hintringer Photography was born.
By accident I also started my Instagram journey with daily posts exactly 1 year ago on August 9th, 2016. That must be a sign! I'm more than proud that I achieved my goal of 365 days with 365 times of well prepared content. No matter if we were on holiday, if I was sick, if we had to work, if I had to take care of our little girl, if we were abroad,... I showed up every single day. Power of endurance is one of our strength we firmly believe in.
OUR SECRETS OF SUCCESS
Often times we get asked what our formula for success is and I'm really sorry to say that there is not just one single tip. Of course success is also something you define on your own, but what we would like to share with you is what we did and what we still do:
- always work hard
- be patient (that's a hard one)
- hustle
- dream big
- choose quality over quantity
- step out of your comfort zone
- always remember: big things have small beginnings
- follow your dreams
- keep moving
- be the best version of you
- show up - every single day
- don't be afraid to give up the GOOD to go for the GREAT
You like these tips? Then you should also follow us on Instagram as we do not just share beautiful photos there, but also inspirational quotes. We also shared the following true one: The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary
. So always keep in mind that great things take time. Our business also needed some time to grow and develop and I could not be happier where WE are today. It's not just me any more, my husband Phil and I work and perform as a team.
LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN
To celebrate this milestone we are more than happy to give away a FREE engagement or couple shoot worth almost 500,- Euros. The only thing you have to do to participate is email us at celebrations@ninahintringer.com with the following information:
1. Your names
2. A photo of the two of you (smart phone pics are totally fine)
3. Short description WHY you should win
The couple with the most touching answer in our opinion will win. Entry closes August 31st, 2017 at 23:59 and winners will be announced at the beginning of September. Terms and conditions are listed below.
There are many good reasons why you should claim this offer:
- Maybe you would like to do an after-wedding photo shoot to celebrate your wedding anniversary.
- You could do a Trash-The-Dress photo shoot with your wedding outfit.
- Maybe you just got engaged and engagement photos would be just perfect for your wedding invitations or save-the-date cards.
- Or you just want some beautiful photos of you as a couple as a great memory.
We wish you lots of luck and feel free to share this giveaway on social media with all your friends and families - don't let anyone miss out. I'm sure there are quite some people in your circle of friends who would be happy to get great couple photos for FREE! This chance will not come back too soon again!
Terms and conditions:
This competition is open to couples over the age of 18. The prize is not transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash and there are no prize substitutions. The shoot will take place in Tyrol or has to be coordinated with our travel plans and the winners have to travel at their own cost. All images will be delivered as high resolution files in digital format. We are allowed to use the photos of the shoot for marketing purposes. Entry closes August 31st, 2017 at 23:59 and winners will be notified by email within 5 days of the closing date. Winners must confirm win within 48 hours or another couple will be announced as winners. If winners choose to forfeit the prize, no compensation will be given. Free engagement or couple shoot will expire after six months and is subject to availability. By entering this competition, you are indicating your agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.