Night Art Photography
February 22, 2010
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It's one of the greatest tools available to photographers, it's easy to use, and yet it's among the least known and used abilities of a camera today. Pro photographers have used it for decades, but the amateur can use these same techniques without paying the professional price. It's called depth of field, and it's accessed through the use of the aperture.
The aperture, simply put, is the hole that light comes through in your camera. Light passes through the front of the lens, through a series of glass pieces, through a hole at the back of the lens, and into the camera. The aperture is the hole in the back of the lens, and you get to control this vital part of the camera, if you decide to want to bump up your pictures. You can place the camera on auto, and the camera will adjust its aperture, shutter and more to the situation it sees. By placing the camera in more manual modes, you take on powerful and personal control, and YOU get to decide what you want to create with your photographs.
An important factor here is lighting. Any photography relies heavily on the lighting that you are using, whether it be from the natural, ambient light around you, or artificial light, like a strobe or other flash unit. Especially while using natural light, it will be important to use a tripod to keep the camera steady while shooting. If you are shooting on a cloudy day, without much light, then the camera must compensate for less light by having a longer shutter speed, which it will do automatically in the mode I'll be explaining in a moment. A longer shutter speed means the camera won't be able to have a clearly focused picture without the use of the tripod.
Depth of field simply means the area of focus, or the area in the picture that is in focus might be a more accurate term. Photography is a two dimensional medium, having height and width, but it lacks depth, the third dimension. Your photography can create the illusion of that depth through a few easy camera settings. You may be asking yourself, why would I want to create the illusion of depth, and what is it good for? Part of the reason is to create a sense of emphasis. When you take a picture of a large area, with trees, birds, squirrels, people, rocks, etc, what is the thing or object that you are zeroing in on? Is there anything that you really want to emphasize to your viewer? If so, it's probably getting lost in the crowd of other things on the scene. The squirrels are so small you can barely see them, the people are walking their dogs, and the trees are swaying in the breeze. But what if you wanted to focus on the viewer on the flowers in the garden? When you create emphasis on an object, it strengthens your photo, and actually guides the eye of the viewer to that object. You could take pictures to create a story about that, as you can read in my article about photo stories. When you get in to take close-ups of the flowers is where the possibilities of great photography begin.
Emphasize the garden by focusing in on one or two flowers at a time. Grab a tripod, get down to eye level with them, and then get ready. Place your camera in a mode that allows you to change your aperture; the mode is usually called “A”, or “AV” on some models. Film cameras can allow these changes too, on SLR models. They require you to simply change the f-stop manually on the aperture ring. On your digital camera, use your selector buttons to change your aperture. You'll see on your digital camera, most likely, a letter f, with the number on the readout on either the monitor, or the info panel on the top of the camera, or perhaps both areas. The f means f-stop, which is the name commonly used to describe the number of the aperture setting. The best way to emphasize a flower is to have only that flower in focus, and to have the rest out of focus. Change your aperture to a really low number, such as 2.8, 4, or 5.6. When the lens is at a low number like this, the lens hole is wide open, but it is creating a small area or depth of field; basically an inch or two will be in focus. Focus your camera, and shoot. Now, look at the camera, and look at your pictures. The one or two flowers should be in focus, but do you see how the background is fuzzy and out of focus? This is what is called a “shallow depth of field”, and that comes from using a small number f-stop. That's because you've taken control of your camera, and changed the outcome! Because only the flower is in focus, and the rest is blurred out, you have guided your viewer to what YOU want to emphasize! You have used one of the most powerful tools available for a photographer to bring a new focus to your pictures. Try this with a lot of different scenes; look how the item is forced to really stand out for you because it's the only thing in focus.
Now, on the opposite end of the spectrum are the pictures that have the entire photograph in focus; such as a lighthouse standing out from the beach, with horseshoe crab shells in the immediate foreground. This is also done by changing the depth of field of your camera. Here, you again change your aperture, but this time place it on a high number like 16, 22, 28, etc. This is to create a large depth of field by using a small hole in the back of the lens. Again, you must use a tripod to keep the camera steady. Take a picture with something in the near foreground, such as a rock or the crab shells, and then compose your picture with a mountain or some other object some distance away, focus, and shoot. Remember to use the rule of thirds here for additional emphasis. As you'll see, both areas should be in focus, again showing the third dimension and creating the illusion of depth. This is a large depth of field.
It's a little known tool in the photographer's toolbox, but almost any camera made in the past four years will have some sort of ability to work with depth of field, whether they have a point and shoot or DSLR. Every photographer, of every level, has the ability, through practice, to create beautiful photographs that can rival those of the pros, by using the tools available with every camera. Use the strength of depth of field when you create the third dimension in your photographs, and add a new and incredibly
powerful personal dimension to your photography.
from: Cyriss Site
Annas Site
Tue, March 2, 2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Freeman Center for Jewish Life. FREE!. Save a Child's Heart (SACH) is an Israel-based international humanitarian project providing life-saving heart surgery for children from developing countries, regardless of their race, religion, or financial situation. Having changed the lives of over 2,300 children in the past 14 years - more than 1,000 of them Palestinians - this organization brings people together in this frequently polarized region. Exhibit organizers include: Jewish Life at Duke, Muslim Life at Duke, Muslim Student Association, and Rubenstein-Silvers Hillel Student Board. Co-sponsors include: Kenan Institute for Ethics, DukeEngage, Duke Global Health Institute, Department of Art, Art History, & Visual Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Duke Islamic Studies Center, Center for Jewish Studies, Duke Faith Council, Arab Student Organization, Duke Friends of Israel, REMEDY, Duke Global Medical Brigades, FIMRC, and the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast
Save a Child's Heart International Photography Exhibition
When: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWhere: Freeman Center for Jewish LifeCost: FREE!More Info
Description: Save a Child's Heart (SACH) is an Israel-based international humanitarian project providing life-saving heart surgery for children from developing countries, regardless of their race, religion, or financial situation. Having changed the lives of over 2,300 children in the past 14 years - more than 1,000 of them Palestinians - this organization brings people together in this frequently polarized region. Exhibit organizers include: Jewish Life at Duke, Muslim Life at Duke, Muslim Student Association, and Rubenstein-Silvers Hillel Student Board. Co-sponsors include: Kenan Institute for Ethics, DukeEngage, Duke Global Health Institute, Department of Art, Art History, & Visual Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Duke Islamic Studies Center, Center for Jewish Studies, Duke Faith Council, Arab Student Organization, Duke Friends of Israel, REMEDY, Duke Global Medical Brigades, FIMRC, and the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast
Co-sponsors: Jewish Life at Duke, Muslim Life, Muslim Students Association (MSA), Duke Hillel (Jewish Life at Duke), Kenan Institute for Ethics, DukeEngage, Duke Global Health Institute, Art, Art History & Visual Studies, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, Duke Islamic Studies Center, Center for Jewish Studies, Duke Arab Student Organization (ASO), Duke Friends of Israel (DFI), REMEDY@Duke and Duke Global Medical Brigades (DGMB)Contact Information: Save a Child's Heart at Duke
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Categories: Exhibit, Health/Wellness, International, Ongoing, Religious/Spiritual
Hello everyone,
I am after a bit of help. I have a photography business that is quite new. I am now looking to market it and I am after a logo for it. The logo would be used from business cards to a website and all in between.
My business is called Catch The Moment Photography.
1.My website is : www.catchthemomentphotography.com.au
2. website is a just one that I am using until I can afford a more professional looking one as I am trying to keep my overheads low.
3.I don't really have any favourite logos or designs in mind.
4.I would be needing the resolution sizes to vary as I would eventually be wanting to use them for business cards, shirts, brochures, website.
5.I don't have any images or clipart
6. Colour - open - just not pink or purple or girlie colours - I have a male photographer help me out occasionally and he would feel odd handing out pink business cards and the like!
I am based in Patterson Lakes, Melbourne, Australia and cater for weddings, portraits, special occasion, sporting and pets.
I am looking for something sleek and professional.
I have been looking through the various posts and see that there are some incredibly talented people out there. Thankyou in advance!
regards
Liza-Jayne
ps/ I have a Mac
HM Photography: the wedding photographers who specialise in the provision of professional wedding photography services to the East Rand and Pretoria areas of the Gauteng province.
Are you searching for that wedding photography which will make your special day appear to be something which was taken straight out of a story-book?
Then contact HM Photography!!
Having the following to offer as part of their wedding photography services:
Affordable and Professional wedding Photography.
Storybooks
and designer albums also available.
The wedding photography with a fairytale ending, contact HM Photography today.
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Contact Person:
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Contact Number:
083 528 0721
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Website:
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E-mail:
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Shannon Morgan Photography - Port Orchard, WA Photography
said…
A friend of mine just sent me the link to iheartfaces, and I am SO excited to be inspired each week!
February 21, 2010 10:32 PM
Lisa Smiley
said…
I love her site! I love the albums and would love to used them!
February 21, 2010 10:35 PM
Shauna
said…
I am such a sucker for collages! I love all 7 of her collage designs! :]
February 21, 2010 10:39 PM
Sarah
said…
I TWEETED!! Love her stuff 
http://twitter.com/wisesc
February 21, 2010 10:39 PM
Sarah
said…
Love her site…the Polaroid transfers are so neat!!
February 21, 2010 10:41 PM
Shannon @ Lifelong Impressions
said…
"Hands" down it is the album template. I was just drooling over it last week when I visited her site! Yes, this is one giveaway I REALLY want to win.
February 21, 2010 10:43 PM
Sarah
said…
Added it to my FB wall, too! Y'all have such amazing giveaways!
February 21, 2010 10:44 PM
Adrienne
said…
I love the album templates so much! Her website is so classy and easy to navigate.
February 21, 2010 10:45 PM
Danielle
said…
These are fabulous!!! I love them all!
February 21, 2010 10:47 PM
kristenjohnsonimages
said…
Love Amy's work and would love a set of the Polaroid Transfers!
February 21, 2010 10:53 PM
briannaswisherphotography
said…
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/BriannaSwisher
February 21, 2010 10:54 PM
Jennifer Weiss
said…
Love, love, LOVE the album template. Polaroid Couture is my fav!! It's beautiful! I want it badly! =)
February 21, 2010 10:54 PM
Melanie Toutai
said…
My first entry! Im so excited about finding this website!
February 21, 2010 10:55 PM
LadyG
said…
Is it possible to choose? Oh my…I may have to go with the birth announcement cards, they are so pretty.
~Briana @ Wake Up, Juliet
February 21, 2010 10:55 PM
briannaswisherphotography
said…
I have loved Amy for a long time! And her Swiss Miss Designs are can you say SaaaaWeeet! I love her album templates.
February 21, 2010 10:56 PM
briannaswisherphotography
said…
I also added this to my facebook page!
February 21, 2010 10:57 PM
LadyG
said…
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/WakeUpJuliet
~Briana @ Wake Up, Juliet
February 21, 2010 10:57 PM
Kathy
said…
Love Amy Wenzel! Didn't know about Swiss Miss Design. Love the polaroid transfers - oh my!
February 21, 2010 10:57 PM
Melanie Toutai
said…
I love the Old Camera Borders on Amy's site!!
February 21, 2010 10:57 PM
LadyG
said…
I also linked to it on my facebook
~Briana @ Wake Up, Juliet
February 21, 2010 10:57 PM
Jennifer Weiss
said…
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/JenniferWeiss
February 21, 2010 10:59 PM
Photography By Kasey Pahrump Photographer
said…
i love the album templates!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 21, 2010 10:59 PM
amymom24
said…
I'm a fan of the vintage paper borders! Thanks for the chance:)
February 21, 2010 11:01 PM
amymom24
said…
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/amymom24/status/9460183380
February 21, 2010 11:01 PM
Photography By Kasey Pahrump Photographer
said…
facebook'd it
February 21, 2010 11:01 PM
susie
said…
I love the old camera borders! They are so much fun! Also, I am so tweeting this! twitter.com/beachphotog
February 21, 2010 11:02 PM
Brooke
said…
I was so fortunate to attend one of Amy's workshops last fall. She is amazing and oh so talented! I would definitely love to get my hands on the Polariod Couture Album tmeplates.
February 21, 2010 11:03 PM
Brooke
said…
And here's my tweet:
http://twitter.com/DinkypopsNoMore/status/9460619677
Fingers extra crossed that I'm so lucky two weeks in a row
February 21, 2010 11:04 PM
Amanda Thiessen Photography
said…
love it!!!
February 21, 2010 11:05 PM
Mommy Rachelle
said…
I want those old camera borders - - beautiful, classy, and antiqued seems to be calling me more and more. I would love to see what timeless, classic portraits I could create with this… but then, I liked the album templates, too.
February 21, 2010 11:06 PM
Photography By Kasey Pahrump Photographer
said…
twittered it now too!
February 21, 2010 11:07 PM
Mary Schwarz
said…
Oooh, love the card designs. I was actually just looking for something like this!
February 21, 2010 11:08 PM
Lindsay
said…
Oooh, it would be so hard to decide! I think I'd have to go with the album, everything is gorgeous though!
February 21, 2010 11:10 PM
Mommy Rachelle
said…
I posted on my FB wall
February 21, 2010 11:11 PM
Marla
said…
Lovely! The Couture Baby 5×7 Flats. Love those although everything on that site is beautiful . . .
February 21, 2010 11:12 PM
Caitlin
said…
Vintage paper borders, please!
February 21, 2010 11:15 PM
Marla
said…
Tweeted this.
http://twitter.com/MarlaDeKeyser
February 21, 2010 11:17 PM
Laurel E. Riffey
said…
I'm loving those new borders! How divine!
February 21, 2010 11:19 PM
Gentry Fam
said…
Oh, I love Swiss Miss! I am dying to have the Polaroid Album Template!
February 21, 2010 11:20 PM
Pol
said…
Oh, any of those borders would be absolutely fantastic. They are truly gorgeous. My mind is already racing with everything I would want to do with them
February 21, 2010 11:20 PM
Laurel E. Riffey
said…
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/LaurelRiffey
February 21, 2010 11:20 PM
Pol
said…
Tweeted http://twitter.com/whiteforge
February 21, 2010 11:22 PM
Laurel E. Riffey
said…
Posted on on FB wall!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1136753913#!/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1136753913
February 21, 2010 11:23 PM
Lt. Col. Samantha Carter
said…
Collages, Collages, Collages!!! Who can resist 'em?
Already there are so many great photos this week! It's amazing how much I am inspired with each entry!!!
February 21, 2010 11:33 PM
Kristy Jo
said…
Wow…this was my first time to Amy's site and loved everything!!! Collages and Borders are a home run for me. Love them!!!
February 21, 2010 11:36 PM
emily
said…
LOVE her album templates…too cute!
February 21, 2010 11:37 PM
Kristy Jo
said…
tweeted here - http://twitter.com/sweetiekjo/status/9461975367
February 21, 2010 11:38 PM
MarshaMarshaMarsha
said…
tweeted! i hope i win!
http://twitter.com/drewsfamilytx
February 21, 2010 11:42 PM
MarshaMarshaMarsha
said…
posted to my facebook
www.facebook.com/drewsfamilytx
yay!!!
February 21, 2010 11:43 PM
MarshaMarshaMarsha
said…
if i could choose one thing, it would definitely be the card templates! i love the colors and detail… at first i thought i would prefer the collages but that is something that maybe i have a shot at creating. but the card templates? there is no chance that i could make things that beautiful and easy. LOVE them!
February 21, 2010 11:44 PM
Kristy Jo
said…
I shared on my FB Page
February 21, 2010 11:47 PM
Tiny Impressions
said…
I would love her polaroid album template. Amy rocks!
February 22, 2010 12:02 AM
Alice
said…
the polaroid has to be my favorite template, too! sweet! thanks
kenoly2000@hotmail.com
February 22, 2010 12:03 AM
Kelly
said…
Her stuff is so stylish & adds such amazing finish to pictures!! LOVE it!
February 22, 2010 12:06 AM
Kim Peri
said…
I like the borders ~ Ornate, vintage paper & old camera.
February 22, 2010 12:07 AM
Kara
said…
I really love the polaroid transfers. Very talented lady.
February 22, 2010 12:22 AM
Melissa
said…
OH MY GOODNESS!!! The Polaroid Couture Album for sure!!! LOVE LOVE AMY!!!
February 22, 2010 12:22 AM
Brooke Chambers
said…
I ADORE Amy Wenzel! Super excited! I love her album templates!
February 22, 2010 12:23 AM
Kara
said…
I tweeted.
February 22, 2010 12:23 AM
Melissa
said…
I REALLY like the Polaroid Couture!! That would be my pick. However, her collages and borders are great, too!
February 22, 2010 12:24 AM
Ally
said…
I LOVE the polaroid transfers. We had the same photography professor in college (although I am too many years older to have known her at school), and we would do polaroid transfers in class for real. And the her online ones are the next best thing and I would really, really love them!
February 22, 2010 12:25 AM
Jade Sheldon
said…
I would love to own her beautiful Polaroid Couture Album Template.
PS: I also tweeted…
February 22, 2010 12:35 AM
Marissa
said…
I am in LOVE with her vintage paper borders!!!
February 22, 2010 12:39 AM
Elizabeth
said…
Just posted my "Hands On" challenge photo! I used Aperture 2 and PS3 on this image.
February 22, 2010 12:45 AM
Emily
said…
Polaroid couture is my pick.
February 22, 2010 12:46 AM
Elizabeth
said…
I am just head over heals for the simple elegance borders. They would be perfect for a portrait series idea I have. Love, love, love!
February 22, 2010 12:50 AM
nicoleishida
said…
I love the old camera borders. Just beautiful.
February 22, 2010 12:54 AM
Elizabeth
said…
I tweeted and posted to my facebook wall
February 22, 2010 12:56 AM
Elizabeth
said…
Just in case it's needed:
www.twitter.com/beattiestudios
February 22, 2010 12:56 AM
Kristen
said…
I would love to have her polaroid transfers. They seem very cool!
February 22, 2010 1:02 AM
Ashley
said…
What a great site! Thanks for the info. The Polariod Couture Album templates are to die for.
ashlauren@hotmail.com
February 22, 2010 1:13 AM
Yolanda
said…
I love the photo collages. Simple and clean.
February 22, 2010 1:42 AM
Lia McCaffrey
said…
I love her album template. Pure eye candy!!!
February 22, 2010 1:53 AM
Lia McCaffrey
said…
I just posted about the giveaway on my wall and became a fan of I heart faces.
February 22, 2010 1:58 AM
Lia McCaffrey
said…
Entry 3. I just tweeted. Thanks for this amazing contest:)
February 22, 2010 2:04 AM
Claire Penn Photography
said…
It would have to the the baby announcement cards (5×7 flat) for me, they are SO beautiful! Amazing stuff. Tweeted and posted on my Facebook page also!
February 22, 2010 2:21 AM
Courtney
said…
I LOVE the save the date templates. So nice…
February 22, 2010 3:05 AM
akemiphotography
said…
I've tweeted (akemiphotos), I've posted about on my facebook page and I've checked out the website, so please enter me! Oh and for which items, its a toss up between baby announcement cards and the borders…all so wonderful though its a very tough choice! Thanks for the chance to play!!
February 22, 2010 3:07 AM
MOO
said…
Oh, pick me, pick ME! Happy Hands On, everyone…
All Hands on Deck!
February 22, 2010 5:33 AM
Applemimi
said…
lot the polaroid transfer the old cameras borders, the vintage paper borders and the collages…. i posted on my Fb wall and i tweeted it too ! thanks !!!!
February 22, 2010 7:11 AM
Becca
said…
I love the old camera borders — very cool! Plus the poloroid transfers are super cool too! Love her stuff!
Becca1612@ hotmail dot com
February 22, 2010 7:40 AM
Missy
said…
Love the polaroid transfers collection!
February 22, 2010 7:56 AM
momof3darlings
said…
Oh PICK ME!! I'd LOVE those!
And I LOVE Amy Wenzel! 
February 22, 2010 8:13 AM
Amber DeYoung
said…
Humm I think I would get the colloges and then use the rest on various card designs. (yeah yeah I can't spell.)
February 22, 2010 8:21 AM
Jo
said…
Polaroid Couture is my FAV!!!
February 22, 2010 8:23 AM
Amber DeYoung
said…
I tweeted @amberterp
February 22, 2010 8:23 AM
Amber DeYoung
said…
I tweeted @amberterp
February 22, 2010 8:23 AM
Annette
said…
What a fun contest. I like the album templates.
February 22, 2010 8:23 AM
Jo
said…
Tweet
http://twitter.com/lifesperfectpic/status/9475643586
February 22, 2010 8:24 AM
Jo
said…
Posted on Facebook!!
February 22, 2010 8:25 AM
posted by lori
said…
Love the Polaroid transfers!!
February 22, 2010 8:41 AM
posted by lori
said…
I tweeted … http://twitter.com/lolo5scrap/status/9476181485
February 22, 2010 8:42 AM
Jenny
said…
What a great site! I would choose the cards if I won.
jenniferyarbrough@hotmail.com
February 22, 2010 8:48 AM
Rachael
said…
i love the borders…the ornate are my favorite!
February 22, 2010 8:50 AM
Sabrina
said…
First time to enter here and excited! The Polaroid Couture album template is gorgeous!!!!
February 22, 2010 8:52 AM
Krista
said…
The album templates are fabulous!
February 22, 2010 8:53 AM
Barbara
said…
I loved the album templates!
February 22, 2010 8:55 AM
KittenJen
said…
I just love the Polaroid Couture album! It's beautiful.
February 22, 2010 8:56 AM
way outnumbered
said…
I really like the look of the Polaroid Transfers…would love to win those!
February 22, 2010 8:57 AM
Barbara
said…
Twittered…
http://twitter.com/barbararyan/status/9476807407
February 22, 2010 8:59 AM
way outnumbered
said…
I posted on my facebook wall!!!
ID is christy combs~
February 22, 2010 9:00 AM
New Eyedea Photography
said…
I love the old camera borders!
February 22, 2010 9:02 AM
KittenJen
said…
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/kittenjen
February 22, 2010 9:03 AM
TracyR
said…
Definitely down for the album templates! Gorgeous work!
February 22, 2010 9:07 AM
TracyR
said…
Tweeted.
February 22, 2010 9:08 AM
Day to Day Tripper
said…
I like the old photograph border…I love the strip of photos best.
February 22, 2010 9:16 AM
forhisgloryphoto
said…
This is my first time participating.
Just love this idea!
February 22, 2010 9:18 AM
Catharine @Bliss Photography
said…
I love all the designs but I think the collages would work best for me right now. love them and so excited for my entry this week!
February 22, 2010 9:30 AM
The Kloeppings
said…
Considering we're expecting our bundle of joy on March 2, the birth announcements are very appropriate and oh so cute!!!
February 22, 2010 9:34 AM
The Kloeppings
said…
Tweeted! @linzyxo
February 22, 2010 9:35 AM
Kiki
said…
I think I'd choose the vintage paper borders….or the baby announcements. I just can't decide!
February 22, 2010 9:37 AM
Melinda
said…
I love the 5×7 flat holiday cards.
February 22, 2010 9:42 AM
Melinda
said…
Tweeted @MelindaBPhoto
February 22, 2010 9:44 AM
Christine
said…
I've both Twittered it and Facebooked it (heheh is that a word??).
I just LOVE Amy!! I would feel so lucky to attend one of her workshops one day… but in the meantime I'm an avid stalker of her blog!!!
February 22, 2010 9:53 AM
www.2twirlygirls@gmail.com
said…
Hi,
I'm entering the contest…Love her designs…
-Christy
February 22, 2010 9:55 AM
www.2twirlygirls@gmail.com
said…
I also Tweeted about the contest..
www.twitter.com/2twirlygirls
February 22, 2010 9:56 AM
www.2twirlygirls@gmail.com
said…
I also posted on FB
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1292857524
Christy
February 22, 2010 9:57 AM
Kelly Deneen
said…
Those Polaroid collages are amazing. I love them!
February 22, 2010 9:58 AM
sarahclswanson
said…
Love the polaroid transfers and the classic collages.
February 22, 2010 10:03 AM
Tracey Mason's Studio
said…
I am shooting for the Polaroid Transfers, they're "haut".
February 22, 2010 10:07 AM
Erica
said…
I tweeted!
Erica May
February 22, 2010 10:12 AM
Erica
said…
I facebooked!
February 22, 2010 10:12 AM
amy
said…
everything on her site is fantastic- but I would love the collages or the album templates.
February 22, 2010 10:16 AM
SarahTedford
said…
I would love the Polaroid Couture! I am working on a photo book currently and this would be a huge help!
February 22, 2010 10:17 AM
Nickname unavailable
said…
I'm excited to share, it's my first iheartfaces, but I'll be back for every one!
February 22, 2010 10:28 AM
Jessie
said…
Love, love, LOVE the Polaroid Couture album template. Was just thinking I need to break into the album market!
February 22, 2010 10:30 AM
hmk
said…
Just facebooked it!
February 22, 2010 10:40 AM
hmk
said…
Just facebooked it!
February 22, 2010 10:40 AM
Jessie
said…
Entry #2 I posted on my facebook wall!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Jessie-Oberg-Photography/434289145157?ref=ts
February 22, 2010 10:42 AM
Mrs. McFadden
said…
I love the collages, but I think I would go for the birth announcements if I won the contest.
This week's theme is so fun!
February 22, 2010 10:43 AM
Shab
said…
I love the Polaroid Couture album template! What a great thing whether for a professional portfolio or just a family album!
February 22, 2010 10:43 AM
hmk
said…
Hard decision to make-
I would either choose the album Polaroid transfer or the borders.
February 22, 2010 10:43 AM
mom2three
said…
Love this weeks challenge and giveaway! I just tweeted about it (http://twitter.com/taurusmom)
February 22, 2010 10:51 AM
jillt
said…
I love the Polaroid Couture template!
February 22, 2010 10:52 AM
jillt
said…
i tweeted - hapyfish
February 22, 2010 10:53 AM
mom2three
said…
Love the vintage border look! Ill be posting this giveaway on my blog!
February 22, 2010 10:55 AM
KRG Photography
said…
Wow! She has beautiful stuff!! I would definitely want the polaroid transfers though!!
February 22, 2010 10:55 AM
edobsonphoto
said…
I love that Amy's designs are modern, yet classy. I really liked the card templates - especially the Save the Date template as I'm looking to get into weddings this year!
February 22, 2010 10:55 AM
edobsonphoto
said…
I tweeted about this contest!
February 22, 2010 10:55 AM
MW Photography
said…
I would love the collages and the album templates
Beautiful work
February 22, 2010 10:55 AM
emilydobsonphotography
said…
I posted this contest on my photography Facebook wall!
February 22, 2010 10:56 AM
Nikki
said…
Hands down. Polariod Transfers! Wow!
February 22, 2010 10:56 AM
Amber
said…
I am loving the album templates on her site! Thanks for the great giveaway!!
February 22, 2010 10:57 AM
Lori
said…
I love the album design! I have just started offering albums, and would love to have one of those!
February 22, 2010 10:57 AM
KRG Photography
said…
Ok I tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/krgphotography
February 22, 2010 11:02 AM
stansberry photography
said…
I love the album templates!
February 22, 2010 11:04 AM
stansberry photography
said…
I tweeted and posted to FB wall.
February 22, 2010 11:04 AM
KRG Photography
said…
I facebooked it too!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=501873330
February 22, 2010 11:06 AM
Sara
said…
I can't get to her website (at work) but I'm stoked about all new templates!
February 22, 2010 11:13 AM
taadaaammons
said…
Nice giveaway! The Swiss Miss Polaroid Transfers are my favorite.
February 22, 2010 11:19 AM
taadaaammons
said…
taammons Check out the amazing giveaway from @amy_wenzel on @iheartfaces today! Win any #Photoshop template of your choice! http://bit.ly/ds8wA4
February 22, 2010 11:22 AM
Jen Petty
said…
Definitely love the album templates. They are beautiful!
February 22, 2010 11:26 AM
Melissa
said…
I posted my "Hands On Image" thanks you for the inspiration.
February 22, 2010 11:29 AM
GabenKalebsmom
said…
I love the collage templaes. I would use those all the time.
February 22, 2010 11:43 AM
GabenKalebsmom
said…
I posted on twitter
February 22, 2010 11:45 AM
GabenKalebsmom
said…
I also posted to my Facebook wall.
February 22, 2010 11:45 AM
Michelle Sparks Photography
said…
the album templates! WOW
February 22, 2010 11:46 AM
Killlashandra
said…
Let's see I would have to go with the poloroid transfers. What a neat idea.
February 22, 2010 11:48 AM
Killlashandra
said…
Have also tweeted the giveaway: http://twitter.com/killlashandra
February 22, 2010 11:48 AM
Melinda
said…
Posted on facebook at Melinda Brookshire Photography fan page
February 22, 2010 11:48 AM
Michelle Pixie
said…
I love the old camera borders!
February 22, 2010 11:50 AM
Michelle Pixie
said…
I tweeted about the giveaway @pixiedreamsmoma
February 22, 2010 11:52 AM
The Daily Bee
said…
I love Amy's goodies on her site!! What to pick….
I think if I had to pick one it would be the vintage borders. I LOVE THEM!
February 22, 2010 11:54 AM
Adrienne in Ohio
said…
I knew exactly which photo to post as my entry today. I'm looking forward to browsing through the always-inspiring submissions.
February 22, 2010 11:56 AM
Killlashandra
said…
I have posted it to my FB page too.
February 22, 2010 11:58 AM
mooneyequalsmc2
said…
I have taken a few weeks off from the weekly themes but am so happy to play this week with the "Hands on fun" theme!
mindy
February 22, 2010 12:00 PM
erika
said…
I love Amy Wentzel! The polaroid templates are ADORABLE!!
February 22, 2010 12:04 PM
erika
said…
I posted on facebook!
February 22, 2010 12:04 PM
Two Hoopy Froods
said…
Loving the cards and the Polaroid transfer!
February 22, 2010 12:07 PM
Kiley
said…
i love the Polaroid templates, but think I would use the collages the most.
February 22, 2010 12:08 PM
Kiley
said…
I posted on facebook!
February 22, 2010 12:12 PM
Tasha
said…
I love these challenges! So inspring! Thank you! I also love the collages-GREAT WORK!
February 22, 2010 12:26 PM
rychelle
said…
i absolutely LOVE the ornate borders!
February 22, 2010 12:30 PM
Amy
said…
This is one of my favorite things to photograph - hands. I just linked to my entry; I can't believe how many people have posted photos of hands today!
February 22, 2010 12:36 PM
Suki
said…
I twittered about the give away.
February 22, 2010 12:37 PM
Melissa
said…
I love, love the borders!
February 22, 2010 12:47 PM
missdani
said…
I love the Polaroid transfers.
February 22, 2010 12:53 PM
Corrie
said…
it is a toss up between the polaroid transfers and the album templates…love them both!!!
February 22, 2010 1:06 PM
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February 22, 2010 1:13 PM
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February 22, 2010 1:13 PM
Hana
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I would absolutely choose the Album template! Simply gorgeous!! Please oh please pick me!! Thanks for the giveaway and I'll be crossing my fingers and toes until the winner is announced!
xoxo
Hana
February 22, 2010 1:13 PM
Hana
said…
I tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/SewInspiring
February 22, 2010 1:15 PM
A Lady Called Amy
said…
Hand pictures are some of the best! Glad to have my 1st entry of the year for this theme.
February 22, 2010 1:16 PM
Lindsay Ernst
said…
I love Amy! Been a huge fan forever! I just love the Polaroid Transfers…how cool!!
February 22, 2010 1:23 PM
Lisa
said…
The album templates are beautiful and would be oh-so helpful!! Thank you.
February 22, 2010 1:25 PM
team krasean
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I love the many border options - especially the vintage photo borders.
February 22, 2010 1:26 PM
Lindsay Ernst
said…
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/lePHOTO
February 22, 2010 1:30 PM
Lindsay Ernst
said…
I facebooked
http://www.facebook.com/lindsaymarieernst?ref=nf
February 22, 2010 1:31 PM
American Mum
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I would probably choose the album design.
February 22, 2010 1:35 PM
Regina White
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I love the poloroid transfers.
February 22, 2010 1:37 PM
Kate
said…
OMGoodness! i am in trouble now. Why did you have to introduce me to a new template site. I am in love with everything Amy has to offer. But I really love the polaroid transfers and the senior graduation cards.
Kate
February 22, 2010 2:09 PM
Carrie Boileau
said…
I've followed iheartfaces for a few weeks now but am entering a picture for the first time. LOVE LOVE LOVE Amy Wenzel's work and especially love the album templates!
February 22, 2010 2:09 PM
Kate
said…
i twitted as well
http://twitter.com/kophotography
February 22, 2010 2:16 PM
Kate
said…
And just left it on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Medina-OH/kO-photography/64192965609?ref=sgm
February 22, 2010 2:21 PM
Lovely Little Nest
said…
Great photo challenge this week!
I really like Amy's site. If I won the giveaway, I would definitely go with either the Album Templates or the Holiday Cards
February 22, 2010 2:37 PM
Cammi J Photography
said…
How would I chose? I love the collages, but the Polaroid transfers are so cool too!
February 22, 2010 2:48 PM
Stephanie
said…
I am with you guys and absolutely love her Polaroid Couture Album Template. That is what I would want if I won. Now let's just hope I win…
February 22, 2010 2:57 PM
Stephanie
said…
I also mentioned this on facebook.
February 22, 2010 2:58 PM
Christy Joy
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Love love love the Polaroid Couture album template! Absolutely beautiful…
February 22, 2010 3:05 PM
Gina
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love this challenge! hands a great subject.
February 22, 2010 3:15 PM
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I've worked with Photoshop and its effects on a regular basis for over eight years, quickly becoming the “go-to” expert for friends and family with photo retouching, enhancement, or other graphics needs. Over the years I've used a great deal of different Photoshop effects for different purposes, and have found ways to make utilizing the effects easier and more enjoyable for both the average and the advanced Photoshop user.
One really popular effect in Photoshop is to add color to a grayscale photo. Don't mistake this for the effect of taking color from a photo and just putting elements back; that's something different entirely. This article focuses on applying color to a picture that was gray to start with. This effect works well in making certain family photos or other scenes more dramatic.
While the steps to colorizing a grayscale picture are fairly simple, the biggest problem people face with the process is accidentally removing the detail by the time they're done. The truth is it's actually quite possible to add color and keep the detail in any of your photos.
(Disclaimer: I've had people ask me complex questions about getting into the professional photography business. While I have friends in the profession and know that Photoshop is a necessary tool for the modern photographer, I'm not in the business, so I can't answer related questions; I just have a knack for retouching the photos of friends and family and am familiar with the workings of the program.)
First step is to ensure you're working on the photo in color, not grayscale, mode. It sounds like a silly thing to say, but if you forget this step you're going to hit a brick wall pretty fast. Click on Image/Mode and have the document set on RGB (unless you plan to print the photo professionally, in which case you choose CMYK.)
Next, make a new layer by pressing “New Layer” on the Layers Palette. Now your work will be on a separate canvas, so your original photo won't be touched (yet.). The blending mode on your layer should be at “Overlay”, to let the photo's detail peek through rather than having the paint color be opaque.
Click on the “Brush” tool, then click on the foreground color (located near the bottom of your Toolbar.) Let's assume you want a nice, soft color for your picture, such as peach or light blue. Choose the closest color and click “OK”.
It might be a good idea at this point to zoom in on the photo. Click Window/New Window for (whatever you've named your photo). Now we can see the close-up details on our photo, while still being able to see the normal size. Whatever you do to the photo in the close-up view will also occur in the other view, giving you a real-time update. Hit Ctrl + to zoom in, Ctrl - to go back. You may also realize that hitting the spacebar in your close-up view will let you drag your picture with your mouse.
Don't fret if you make a mistake-that's why we made the layer. Click on the “Eraser” tool and brush it over the mistake, then just start over.
So you've slaved over your photo for hours and you're happy with its progress, but then decide you wanted a different color. Now what? No, put the scissors down. This problem, unlike many in life, is easy to fix. Make an “adjustment layer” by clicking the circle (it should be half black and half white) on your Layers Palette, then click on Hue/Saturation. Drag the slidebar to the right and watch the painted area of your photo change colors. Pretty easy, right? If your new color seems a little outlandish on the finished product, go back to the same menu and bring down the Saturation a little bit.
And there you have it. Although this tutorial explained how to color your grayscale pictures with a brush, it's far from the only method. Are you trying to colorize line art instead of a photo? The Wand tool will be of much better use to you to fill in the white areas. That's just one other method; don't be afraid to experiment. The best part about colorizing a photo with Photoshop is that you can see how a color will look before changing the picture, thanks to the adjustment layer and your slidebar in the Hue/Saturation box. Enjoy, and have a little fun with your colors!
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One of the most important choices a couple will make is a photographer for their wedding.
There are so many things to decide like the dress, decor, food, music, location, etc. Many couples feel the choice of a photographer is one of the most important since your pictures will be one of the most lasting and cherished memories from one of life’s major events.
We’ve all heard dissapointing stories about photographers delivering poor quality images, or not delivering anything at all. By taking the time to do some research you can be assured of choosing someone who will not only provide outstanding pictures, but who can make you feel good and remove at least one worry from a day filled with stresses.
If any of your friends have been married in recent years . Why not ask them who shot their wedding and look at their wedding pictures to see how the photographer did. You’ll probably discover good references this way, so contact the photographers who did a great job for your friends.
It also pays to do some research yourself. Search Google or another search engine for photographers in your area – here in the capital city of Alberta Canada, you’d want to search for Edmonton Wedding Photographers. You can also do a search for something like Edmonton photography. Either way, you’ll get hundreds of results, so look at those shown on the first few pages. When you visit the different websites, you’ll get a feel for each photographer’s style. Contact as many as you like. Their response is a good indication of how professional they are. Are the replies professional and written clearly? Have they provided any other examples or references?
Next, make appointments with those who seem like they’ll shoot the kind of pictures you want and who are in your budget. When you meet with the photographer, they’ll show you sample pictures and albums. How they treat you at this stage is a good example of what you can expect at your wedding. Are they friendly, or are they condescending? Do they seem warm, or are you uncomfortable with how they treat you?
The photographer will have an agreement for you to sign. Take your time to read it, as it outlines what is expected of both parties. The agreement is also for your protection, too. While it commits you to pay them, it also commits them to provide the services you have agreed to.
Here are a few additional ideas that should help your photographer get the best shots for you:
1. Create a list of the most important shots you want and provide it to the photographer before the wedding.
2. Make sure you know WHO is going to photograph your wedding. If the main photographer isn’t going to be the actual photographer at your wedding, find out who will – and be sure to see their personal portfolio before you commit to hiring them.
3. Assign a family member or close friend to be the photographer’s liason who can point out all the important family members who you want to be sure to get pictures of.
4. Ask the photographer to attend the rehearsal so they will be familiar with where they can get the best shots without getting in the way.
5. Pre-plan where the formal and informal photographs will be shot.
6. Find out if the photographer provides finished prints, albums, thank-you cards and similar services after the wedding. These can be valuable extras that will enhance your wedding day memories and many photographers have excellent resources for these items that are of higher quality than the public can get.
By following these suggestions you won’t have to worry about your photographer. Just enjoy your wedding day knowing you’ll have many wonderful photographs to enjoy for the rest of your life.
The author is a professional photographer who specializes in wedding and portrait photography in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Trying to put together a wedding that is uniquely yours can seem overwhelming at times. With so many details to decipher and so many decisions to make, many couples turn to consultants for help in creating a wedding that truly reflects their special perspective. However, the internet has made it easier than ever to customize every aspect of your wedding. Designing and ordering photo wedding invitations online is one of the best ways to put your own personal stamp on the day right from the very beginning, and there are so many different options available, you're almost guaranteed to find a style and price that works for both of you.
Start by choosing a photo that's meaningful to you. Most couples opt for a picture that shows both their faces, but you could also use a closeup of your joined hands, a silhouetted embrace, a favorite shared activity, or even a special location that's significant for you. Your photo should be available in a digital form so that it can be emailed to the company; most of these services prefer JPEGS and the resolution should be as high as possible. If you cannot provide a photo that is at least 300 dpi, you may want to reconsider photo invitations, and for best results, the photo should be 600 dpi.
Got the photo? Now decide how much emphasis you want to place on it. You may want to pair it with a verse or quotation, or have it stand alone. In either case, there will be other information that needs to appear on the invitation, and you should decide where the recipients' initial focus should be. This, in turn, will help you start to visualize your invitation before you even begin checking out various styles.
Next, consider whether you want to include any or all of the accoutrements of a formal invitation. Do you need the traditional inner envelope that is used to specify exactly who you are inviting (i.e. Mr. John Smith and Guest?) How will your recipients let you know if they plan to attend? R.S.V.P cards and envelopes are the usual method, but you may want to invite people to respond by email and save on postage. Are your wedding and reception in the same location? Will you need to insert cards inviting a smaller group of guests to one or the other? These options can make a big difference in the cost of your invitation package.
Once you have an idea of what you are looking for, visit the sites listed below. Many other sites offer additional designs and options, but these are a good place to start and will provide an excellent overview of the packages available.
Fun Foto Invitations.com
URL: http://www.photoannouncementsweddinginvitations.com/
A good choice for those seeking photo invitations on a modest budget. While a number of different layouts are available, this site basically offers “all-in-one” 5 x 7″ photo wedding invitations and envelopes. Inserts (such as maps/directions, reception cards, etc.) and R.S.V.P. cards are available at an extra charge. Up to 5 proofs are provided for approval prior to printing to ensure that your invitation will look the way you want it.
Photo Wedlock Invitations
URL: http://www.photowedlockinvitations.com
While some of the 56 different designs available at this site are very affordable, others are decidedly “upscale” and have accents such as translucent overlays or satin bows. Some include inside envelopes while others are designed as “seal-and-send” invitations that don't require envelopes. The site allows you to lay out the wording of your invitation and preview it in several different fonts or colors, which makes the decision-making process much easier. A proof will be emailed within 3 days.
Hopefully you're now on your way to creating an invitation that you and your guests will treasure for many years to come.
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Omar and Jeff didn’t address the most pressing needs in the offseason….pitching, speed and defense. They have put all there money on EVERYONE returning to form and in some cases their best years(Ollie and Maine) for this team to compete. Phils got better and we didn’t.
Other than Lackey being signed there was no FA that I was crazy about(this includes Bay). I would have signed Lacky and waited on Crawford in 2011-a more suited player for Citi Field.
That said I am disturbed that Omar hasn’t pulled the trigger on a trade or two.
He is paid the big bucks to be creative and we are NOT seeing it.
And don’t forget we won’t have Beltran until June.
I have never been as bummed about an upcoming season as this one.
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First no one was interested in Paul Volcker.
Then Obama got everyone either excited or enraged about the Volcker Rule and he became famous.
Now all people care about is taking a photo with him.
“Don't congratulate me,” he told Sondra Gotlieb from the Vancouver Post.
“I'm just a photo op.”
Ok, so he's humble.
He likes to order a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. He enjoys salmon fishing in Canada and a plate of oysters on his birthday.
And sadly, nobody understands him, or wants to hear his ideas about Detriot.
“All they wanted was my picture for the press.”
At least it's kind of hard to take a photo of him. He's really tall - 6'7''.
This one bag pretty much does it all: The Kata 3N1-33 ($145 street) could be the single bag that fits all your needs if you're unsure what bag you want — laptop, camera, video camera - and if you're torn between a backpack or sling bag configuration. Pull out the inserts and you've got a roomy padded bag for schoolbooks or for a day trip. The bright orange interior makes it easy to find things and it's a handsome bag as far as black backpacks go. As a sling it works equally well for right- and left-handed users. Drawbacks are minor: It needs bigger zipper pulls and some thick pro lenses don't comfortably.
Here's how to visualize the Kata 3N1-33: It's a largish backpack, 18 x 13 x 9 inches (HWD), divided two-thirds (cameras on bottom), one-third (stuff on top). Movable padded dividers provide eight slots for lenses, flashes, a video camera, and one camera with a long telephoto lens attached. At the back is a laptop area measuring 17 x 11 x 2 inches, which Kata says holds a 15.4-inch laptop and which actually fits some 17-inch laptops very snugly.
Remove the photo inserts, unzip and push aside the top-bottom divider, and you've got a traditional backpack. In this way it's like the LowePro Versapack 200 ($100, see review), a more easily compressible backpack that can be squished down to go in your vacation luggage as an extra bag. But the Versapack 200 has no laptop slot, making it more like the Kata 3N1-30 (details below).
The backpack straps adjust four ways: traditional backpack, backpack with straps crossed in an X in front, left sling, or right sling. As a sling, you can slide the bag from your back under your left or right side to the front, then exchange gear. Flip the dividers 180 degrees and you've got in configured for use by a left-hander, meaning the largest divider space, the one holding the camera and your longest lens, is the one you come to first.
Zippered openings on the sides let you access some gear without opening the main flap, and four snap-lock buckles provide extra security. All this is pretty slick. Other makers have this feature, such as Tamrac with the Aero Speed Pack line; it's a backpack with an opening on one side but not the other.
And most other bags don't have the back sides of the backpack straps finished in red not black. (Photo, right.) It's a minor bit of elegant design. Most backpacks are either black or gray (entirely), or finished in in-your-face ROY G BIV hues.
The Bag Could Use Bigger Zipper Pulls
I found a few aspects of the bag less than optimal. Most of the zippers are just zippers with hard metal or plastic zipper pulls. The top compartment has two fabric zipper pulls but not the four zippers securing the main, camera compartment. Other high end bags add fabric or leather zipper pulls for all main compartments so you gain more leverage, especially if it's cold outside, your fingers are numb from the cold, and you're in a hurry to change lenses.
Big Pro Lenses Barely Fit
As with most other sectioned backpack bags with three divided rows for photo gear, your lenses fit nicely if they're mainstream lenses such as a 35-70mm zoom or 75-300mm f/5.6 zoom. These are the ones you can fit in a compartment with the lens standing upright (see the lenses at the bottom of the left-hand photo above). But it's a different story if you're carrying a lens with a barrel about 3 inches wide (and a reversible lens hood that makes it almost 4 inches wide), such as the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens prized by professionals. That lens hogs the space of the partitions on either side. Sort of like the fat guy in the middle seat on your flight.
The photo above shows that very lens (70-200mm f/2.8) fitting nicely but that's without the lens shade. Trust me: It's tight in real life. You can move the dividers on one side, but then you limit what fits on the far side. Or you could put the lens shades in the top compartment. The real solution would be to swipe an inch from the top compartment, but then the photo compartment would be roomier than needed for 95% of mainstream users. Again, this is not a problem unique to Kata or this Kata bag.
Other Neat Features
Some other things that make the bag useful and may explain what it's selling for $145 not $75:
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There's a handle at the very top that you'll find super-useful for carrying the bag short distances; with other bags, you just pick it up by one of the backpack straps.
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Kata includes a rain cover for lousy weather. You store it inside the bag in its own pouch. Tamrac and Thinktank Photo do that, too, while Lowepro bags build the rain cover into the base, which I prefer because you can't lose it, but that also means you wind up putting the cover away wet sometimes.
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There's no tripod holder for serious photographers but it's available as a $20 accessory.
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There are waist straps preferred by serious backpackers - the same waist straps that get in the way of most everyone else, flop into the aisle when you fly and get tangled in the beverage cart wheels, and snag other luggage when you're unloading the trunk of your car. These slide into a sleeve so if you don't use them, they don't get into the way.
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A luggage cart sleeve makes it easy to hang the Kata 3N1-33 on a larger rolling bag. Anyone who's tried to wrap the backpack straps around a roll-aboard bag knows the bag quickly slides off and tangles in the wheels of the rolling bag.
If your needs call for slightly less photo gear, Kata makes two smaller bags. The 3N1-11 (16 x 9 x 8, $100) holds a camera, a couple lenses, and a small netbook. The midsize 3N1-22 (17 x 9 x 9) holds a camera, 3-4 lenses (or a combination of lenses, flashes, and small video cameras), and a netbook. If you like this kind of bag but don't need to carry a laptop, there are equivalent big-medium-small bags, the Kata 3N1-30, Kata 3N1-20, and Kata 3N1-10. The line is fairly new as of 2010, so if you do an online search, you may not get hits on all the bags. Keep trying.
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designsprout
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I have been obsessed with Photographer Cafe for a while now, but I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger and spend the money. Eventually, if I don't win, I just might have to!
I vascilate between Retro and Curves… I want a different one every day
February 2, 2010 8:03 AM
AimeeJ
said…
My favorite is the Dreamy collection.
February 2, 2010 8:06 AM
AimeeJ
said…
I also became a fan on FB.
February 2, 2010 8:06 AM
AimeeJ
said…
And I sent a tweet (www.twitter.com/awew)
February 2, 2010 8:07 AM
Heather
said…
Actually, my favorite thing is this basics contemporary collection ….. I'd love to win it!
February 2, 2010 8:08 AM
Janine
said…
ooooh I LOVE the Retro cards and the Dreamy collection is divine XO
February 2, 2010 8:08 AM
designsprout
said…
And then I tweeted about it!! …
www.twitter.com/dexonu5
February 2, 2010 8:09 AM
Jennifer Froh
said…
My FAVORITE is the DREAMY business & marketing collection. LOVE how classy it looks.
February 2, 2010 8:10 AM
Laura Craig
said…
I really loved everything!!!! But the organic card templates really caught my eye! They are gorgeous!!!
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
nicole currie
said…
I love the simplicity of the website! It is soeasy to find what I am looking for and not all confused by any extra detail that might side track me!
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
Jennifer Froh
said…
I tweeted it www.twitter.com/sjfroh
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
Jennifer Froh
said…
Already a fan on facebook
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
Laura Craig
said…
I tweeted!!! @Laura1803
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
sue ann
said…
Dreamy all day long for me!!!
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
Mariana
said…
I tweeted!!
@marianahmosli
February 2, 2010 8:12 AM
Mariah
said…
Oh my word. I am in love. honestly. I'm so going back to spend A LOT more time on this site. It is my style with a capital S. My favorite easily is the business & marketing BASICS collection. Love it. Wow..
February 2, 2010 8:12 AM
Mariana
said…
The site is awesome and I love the templates! The musings and inspirations is a great part of the site too!
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
Mariah
said…
And I tweeted:) @mobrownsuga
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
Laura Craig
said…
I am already a fan
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
Mariana
said…
I became a fan on facebook!
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
traci
said…
i absolutely LOVE everything!!! these would be perfect for me as i'm just starting out.
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
Holly
said…
I absolutely love the Dreamy collection. So classy but simplistic enough.
February 2, 2010 8:14 AM
Mariah
said…
AND I'm a fan on FB and will continue to stalk the site:) (Mariah Sinclair Humphries)
February 2, 2010 8:14 AM
traci
said…
and i became a facebook fan! woo-hoo!!
February 2, 2010 8:14 AM
Ivy
said…
I love everything over at Photographer Cafe but I especially covet the box and CD/DVD templates! That's what my clients are loving these days!!
February 2, 2010 8:14 AM
Stefanie
said…
I think their Dreamy collection is well… dreamy.
February 2, 2010 8:16 AM
Stefanie
said…
I became a fan and tweeted! @PoteetPhoto
February 2, 2010 8:17 AM
Lisa
said…
I love all of it….and want all of it….so if I win, it's going to be hard to decide which to get!!!
February 2, 2010 8:19 AM
Holly
said…
I also became a fan on fb and tweeted… sorry! Didn't post in the same comment because I didn't see the last part!
February 2, 2010 8:20 AM
Lisa
said…
I tweeted. (toddzwife)
February 2, 2010 8:21 AM
Lisa
said…
I just became a fb fan!
February 2, 2010 8:22 AM
Amy
said…
I actually like the Curves collection the best. I am in serious need of some business cards, so this would be perfect!
I also joined the facebook fan page and tweeted (username @amuhlou)
February 2, 2010 8:22 AM
Mary Schwarz
said…
I'm kind of partial to the retro selection. But really, I love all their designs. Very simple and clean.
February 2, 2010 8:29 AM
Isabelle Lafrance
said…
I love their contemporary design, would love to win it!
They have gorgeous looking products!
February 2, 2010 8:32 AM
Isabelle Lafrance
said…
I'm a fan on FB ♥
February 2, 2010 8:33 AM
Danielle
said…
I love it all! Esp. the plum and organic…so cute!
February 2, 2010 8:36 AM
Heather
said…
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/heathermphotog
February 2, 2010 8:37 AM
greenapplegirl
said…
BASICS card templates
LOVE these card templates and the enitre retro and contemporary sets
February 2, 2010 8:38 AM
greenapplegirl
said…
I was already a fan of both on fb
February 2, 2010 8:38 AM
Marinda
said…
I love everything on their site! I'm really really loving the new Sugar & Spice collection. ADORABLE!
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
Brittni
said…
I love all their stuff. Super creative!
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
Misty Wallace
said…
My favorite is the Dreamy collection, but loving it all. They have great designs.
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
GinaS
said…
Love the accordion templets.
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
Marinda
said…
I'm already a fan on FB. 
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
greenapplegirl
said…
I tweeted here
http://twitter.com/caramelapple13
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
Misty Wallace
said…
I am a fan on facebook!
February 2, 2010 8:40 AM
Marinda
said…
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/mfowlerphotog
February 2, 2010 8:40 AM
Colleen
said…
Love the Dreamy template….
February 2, 2010 8:40 AM
Jamie Pearson
said…
I love it all I don't know what I want more. Finding new sites is always a good/bad thing. It makes me want more but money doesn't always allow for that. I'm excited to see what more photographer cafe has to offer.
February 2, 2010 8:44 AM
Becca
said…
Everything is just so cool that they carry - but I especially love the Modern Classic card collections and the Curves design collection.
February 2, 2010 8:44 AM
Becca
said…
and I joined their facebook fan page
February 2, 2010 8:45 AM
Karol Quinn Photography
said…
I haven't found an album template on PC that I don't like… but the new sleek, bold templates are JUST my style! Love!!
February 2, 2010 8:45 AM
Karol Quinn Photography
said…
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/KarolQuinn
February 2, 2010 8:46 AM
Heather
said…
I'm a fan on FB
February 2, 2010 8:46 AM
Karol Quinn Photography
said…
Just became a fan on Facebook too!
February 2, 2010 8:46 AM
Anonymous
said…
Love the Retro and the Dreamy stuff, although it is all fabulous! Can't wait to try some of it out!
Mandi C
www.silverscape.typepad.com
February 2, 2010 8:47 AM
Anonymous
said…
I became a facebook fan!!
Mandi C
www.silverscape.typepad.com
February 2, 2010 8:48 AM
Lori
said…
I love the dreamy desing template.
Lori
February 2, 2010 8:53 AM
Lori
said…
I also became a fan on facebook!
February 2, 2010 8:53 AM
Lori
said…
I also tweeted!
February 2, 2010 8:53 AM
Melissa Tukker
said…
I love pretty much everything at Photographer Cafe. I think I love every single one of their templates. Modern, simple, classic. Just my style. I wish I could afford to buy everything they have!
February 2, 2010 8:53 AM
Melissa Tukker
said…
I just became a FB fan!
February 2, 2010 8:54 AM
Michels
said…
Seriously I can not just pick one thing. I love it all! Thanks for the chance to win!!
February 2, 2010 8:59 AM
Marvett Smith
said…
I like Dreamy best!
February 2, 2010 9:01 AM
Marvett Smith
said…
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February 2, 2010 9:01 AM
jen
said…
it was hard to pick just one…I love their look and all the clean lines…but if I had to pick, I'd pick the Retro Basic Business Set…LOVE the colors + lines! Thanks for spotlighting such an amazing company that I'm looking forward to using in the future!
February 2, 2010 9:01 AM
SBSAKE Photography
said…
This is a really neat place. I have never been here but I am now following on twitter and added a tweet about the contest. I am also following on facebook. My favorite thing is the Sugar and Spice card templates. Those are so adorable!!
February 2, 2010 9:02 AM
Momtosix
said…
I visited the blog and really like the album basic set 10 x 10.
February 2, 2010 9:03 AM
Cortnie
said…
I really like the DREAMY and ORGANICS sets. I love the BASICS Contemporary set.
February 2, 2010 9:06 AM
Don't Blink Photography
said…
Photographer cafe has a great site. I love how simple the overall look is and it's not
cluttered with extras. I have been a stalker of their facebook and Twitter for months now…
February 2, 2010 9:06 AM
Heidi
said…
I like the plum line…books, cards etc…
February 2, 2010 9:08 AM
Cortnie
said…
I tweeted too!
http://twitter.com/leftinaugust
February 2, 2010 9:08 AM
Destinee
said…
Everything is so awesome! I absolutely love the Basics contemporary! Crossing my fingers!
February 2, 2010 9:09 AM
Momtosix
said…
I became a fan!
February 2, 2010 9:10 AM
Kim Davis
said…
I love the basics album template! Their designs are all very clean and modern.
February 2, 2010 9:11 AM
amber reinink
said…
love the curves marketing piece(s)!!! would go fabulous with my logo ; )
February 2, 2010 9:12 AM
JP Photography
said…
Just became a Facebook Fan!
February 2, 2010 9:12 AM
Sarah King
said…
I'm a fan on facebook!
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
amber reinink
said…
just became a facebook fan….love your work!
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
Life's Captures, by Jewels Martin
said…
I liked the referral card templates. Nice web site.
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
Cortnie
said…
I became a fan too!
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
Courtney and the Boys
said…
I love the whole Dreamy collection…great to use with black and whites!
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
Kim Dalton
said…
Wow! I had no idea there were people out there that could really make my life a "dream"! What a great product. Thanks for sharing this with us. I was immediately drawn to the "dreamy" collection. It suits me perfectly. I love the soft, flowing lines, the hint of femininity, the colors. I feel it matches my style of photography as well. They were all really nice, though. I would be thrilled with any of the packages, but the "dreamy" is definitely a dream for me! As usual, LOVE your site. I foresee learning a lot from it. I don't tweet, but will definitely become a fan on FB.
February 2, 2010 9:14 AM
Sarah King
said…
I tweeted!
February 2, 2010 9:14 AM
Kathy
said…
Could definitely utilize a business/marketing template collection - really love the retro set!
Thanks for the giveaway!
February 2, 2010 9:14 AM
Courtney and the Boys
said…
Just tweeted! www.twitter.com/Homecourt
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
monica
said…
I love the album basics dreamy template - love, love, love it!
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
Courtney and the Boys
said…
Just became a fan on FB (Courtney Nichols).
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
The Hilemans
said…
I tweeted the giveaway!
http://twitter.com/beastweet
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
JP Photography
said…
Just checked out the website for the first time and I am in love with the Dreamy! It's gorgeous! Though I like it all, but the Dreamy is my fav so far.
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
Sarah King
said…
My favorite I think is the Retro Business Marketing materials, although I love the contemporary as well!
February 2, 2010 9:16 AM
The Hilemans
said…
Became a fb fan!
February 2, 2010 9:16 AM
Destinee
said…
I tweeted!
February 2, 2010 9:17 AM
amber reinink
said…
just tweeted about the rad giveaway! you people know how to keep it real.
February 2, 2010 9:17 AM
Destinee
said…
I am now a FB fan. Of Photographer Cafe and Iheartfaces!
Great giveaway!!
February 2, 2010 9:17 AM
JP Photography
said…
Just twittered about the Photographer Cafe Giveaway!
http://twitter.com/Jenny_Preston
February 2, 2010 9:18 AM
The Hilemans
said…
I love their CD Case/Image Box templates - classic collection and curves. I fight with my CD packaging every time I need t make a CD, so this looks like a lifesaver! Great site - will definitely be checking them out more.
February 2, 2010 9:21 AM
Life's Captures, by Jewels Martin
said…
Check out the facebook and became a fan, also I checked out the blog. Very Nice!
February 2, 2010 9:22 AM
Regina White
said…
So tweeted!
(http://twitter.com/ReginaWhiteFoto)
February 2, 2010 9:25 AM
Regina White
said…
Love everything on the site. Fun and clean colors and templates.
February 2, 2010 9:28 AM
Regina White
said…
I also became a fan as well!
February 2, 2010 9:28 AM
Killlashandra
said…
Here's the tweet:
http://twitter.com/killlashandra
February 2, 2010 9:28 AM
Deborah
said…
Oh my goodness - I love it all!! I especially am interested in the mini albums, since I'd love to start getting into those.
February 2, 2010 9:30 AM
Killlashandra
said…
I like the BASICS card templates the best.
February 2, 2010 9:31 AM
Melissa
said…
Oh, I just love the business & marketing BASICS collection.
This would be so helpful and wonderful to win such a wonderful product.
February 2, 2010 9:32 AM
Tracy B
said…
Where to begin? I like them all but I think the Curves is my fav for today… maybe tomorrow I'll have a different fav. Maybe this is why I'm not branded yet LOL
February 2, 2010 9:33 AM
elizabeth
said…
WOW! Love the contemporary CD basics template. Beautiful and stylish at the same time. Def a fan of them.
February 2, 2010 9:33 AM
Killlashandra
said…
I added both Photographer Cafe's Page and the i heart faces page to my facebook fan list.
February 2, 2010 9:34 AM
way outnumbered
said…
I've been eyeing this set recently so would love to have it!… I need anything and everything!
February 2, 2010 9:36 AM
Megan J
said…
I love it all!!! But I'd really like to have the CD case / image box templates!
February 2, 2010 9:36 AM
way outnumbered
said…
I just became a FB fan!!
February 2, 2010 9:37 AM
Megan J
said…
I'm now a fan on FB!
February 2, 2010 9:38 AM
The Kloeppings
said…
I've seen this site before and just love some of their designs. Once I feel i'm actually good enough to sell things I'd love to have a "brand":) Maybe even before that!
February 2, 2010 9:39 AM
The Kloeppings
said…
I tweeted….
http://twitter.com/linzyxo
February 2, 2010 9:40 AM
The Kloeppings
said…
Fan'd on Fbook now too!
February 2, 2010 9:40 AM
Wheezer
said…
I love the CURVES and BASIC templates!
February 2, 2010 9:44 AM
Wheezer
said…
Tweeted!
February 2, 2010 9:45 AM
Wheezer
said…
Facebook fan'd!
February 2, 2010 9:45 AM
Charlie
said…
Love the website. Looking for a way to design announcement cards and trifold information - thanks for making me aware of this company.
Joined them on FB as well.
February 2, 2010 9:51 AM
Jennifer
said…
I love the dreamy and sugar n spice collections most- MUST have! lol…
February 2, 2010 9:51 AM
Shannon @ Lifelong Impressions
said…
I like the organic canvas templates
February 2, 2010 9:52 AM
Jennifer
said…
I am a FB fan and I love me some Photographer Cafe!!
February 2, 2010 9:52 AM
Shannon @ Lifelong Impressions
said…
I am a fan of The Template Connection on Facebook
February 2, 2010 9:53 AM
Morgan
said…
This stuff would be so perfect, because it's exactly what I'm doing now! I'd love any of the business and marketing collections, but I especially like contemporary.
February 2, 2010 9:53 AM
Morgan
said…
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/the_night_owl/status/8545023424
February 2, 2010 9:54 AM
Anna
said…
I love the curves stuff! I really like how clean everything is!
February 2, 2010 9:55 AM
Morgan
said…
I became a fan too!
February 2, 2010 9:55 AM
Anna
said…
Just became a FB fan!
February 2, 2010 9:55 AM
Ally
said…
Love the dreamy marketing package! I could really use some help with marketing!
February 2, 2010 9:55 AM
Staci
said…
LOVE the image box and cd collection!
February 2, 2010 9:56 AM
staci
said…
LOVE the image box and cd collection!
February 2, 2010 9:56 AM
Ally
said…
I am now a fan on Fb!
February 2, 2010 9:56 AM
Ashley V. Photography
said…
I absolutely LOVE the Dreamy marketing set!!! It's very me and would compliment my style perfectly! I became a fan of Photographer Cafe and I heart faces on Facebook. It would amazing to win!!!
February 2, 2010 9:57 AM
Marla
said…
I like the RETRO card templates
February 2, 2010 10:03 AM
Mominin
said…
I love the basic curves.
February 2, 2010 10:03 AM
Christina Zimmerman
said…
I love your Album Basics 2!! The BASICS marketing templates (curves) is AWESOME!! Would love to have that one too…
zcc2zimmerman@netzero.net
February 2, 2010 10:06 AM
Christina Zimmerman
said…
I am a fan on Facebook!
zcc2zimmerman@netzero.net
February 2, 2010 10:06 AM
Christina Zimmerman
said…
I tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/CLZphotography
February 2, 2010 10:09 AM
ali b.
said…
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February 2, 2010 10:13 AM
pala9801
said…
Love the Sugar and Spice templates! Soooo cute!
February 2, 2010 10:13 AM
pala9801
said…
Just became a Facebook fan!
February 2, 2010 10:13 AM
ali b.
said…
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/plumbphotos
February 2, 2010 10:16 AM
The Key Family
said…
I L-O-V-E Photographer Cafe and more specifically the BASICS contemporary collection! They take the guesswork out of marketing design and let photographers do what we love
February 2, 2010 10:16 AM
ali b.
said…
LOVE the dreamy 2 image box set!
February 2, 2010 10:19 AM
Jenny Ellis
said…
OMG I love this website! My favorite is the Dreamy Collection! I love that you can buy these sets separate or the whole package. I love the office package. It has every template that I need!
February 2, 2010 10:20 AM
The Willits Family
said…
I love the way they have the site set up. It is simple and clean. The templates subjects are easy to find. The Albums rock. I like the style of them..very simple and clean. Timeless:-)
February 2, 2010 10:20 AM
Jenny Ellis
said…
Tweet Tweet!
twitter.com/JenPhotography
February 2, 2010 10:21 AM
Jess
said…
I like the dreamy collection.
February 2, 2010 10:23 AM
Jess
said…
New fb fan!
February 2, 2010 10:24 AM
designsprout
said…
I am now a fan of Photographer Cafe AND i heart faces on Facebook! hooray!
February 2, 2010 10:24 AM
Addison Kate
said…
"Dreamy" isn't just dreamy… it's sexy, shiek and classy too. I could def use this in my design biz. Thanks for pointing us in the right direction!
February 2, 2010 10:26 AM
Rachel Clarke
said…
I <33333 the Retro case set!! Ahh!! It looks amaaaaazing! I will definitely come back to them to get business cards. =D
February 2, 2010 10:27 AM
shannonbl
said…
Love the entire marketing package and the birth announcements!
February 2, 2010 10:28 AM
Rachel Clarke
said…
I tweeted!! http://twitter.com/RachieClarke
February 2, 2010 10:28 AM
momandcamera
said…
I love this new set (Basics). I have looked at it at least 4 times. I love how versatile it looks!!
February 2, 2010 10:29 AM
Orians
said…
I LOVE the business & marketing BASICS collection. What a wonderful marketing tool!
February 2, 2010 10:30 AM
shurter's said…
I like the 'dreamy' collection! I'm a fan of the color brown!
February 2, 2010 10:31 AM
Mom and Camera
said…
I am now a facebook fan of I heart faces and Photographer Cafe.
February 2, 2010 10:31 AM
Orians
said…
I also became a fan of Photographer Cafe on facebook!
February 2, 2010 10:32 AM
ely
said…
I'm a fan of the Modern Classic!
February 2, 2010 10:32 AM
Holloman
said…
I <3 the BASICS marketing templates
February 2, 2010 10:33 AM
cheryl
said…
I really love the curves. It looks like a ton of fun to work with!
February 2, 2010 10:36 AM
Brandon + Michelle
said…
I like the HAPPY mini accordion book template.
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
Lauren
said…
I love the Curves design for the their Basic marketing set.
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
Lauren
said…
I became a Facebook fan!
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
anna banana
said…
I love the contemporary collection, I am especially excited about the appointment card and CD labels.
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
PumpkinSeed Photography
said…
I love everything! Especially the business & marketing templates! I also LOVE the Album Basics 5 10×10 book template! WOW!
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
PumpkinSeed Photography
said…
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/AlishaPJacobs
February 2, 2010 10:38 AM
anna banana
said…
I became a fan on facebook as well.
February 2, 2010 10:38 AM
PumpkinSeed Photography
said…
I'm a fan of both on FB!
February 2, 2010 10:38 AM
KrisJ
said…
I really love the Dreamy collection… and everything else!!
February 2, 2010 10:39 AM
Katarina
said…
I love the curves and contemporary collections.
February 2, 2010 10:41 AM
Katarina
said…
I tweeted!!http://twitter.com/rambunctiousjoy
February 2, 2010 10:45 AM
Katarina
said…
I joined their facebook fan page too
February 2, 2010 10:46 AM
Sarah
said…
i tweeted!!
February 2, 2010 10:49 AM
Linds
said…
I like the Modern Classic Holiday Card Templates.
February 2, 2010 10:49 AM
Linds
said…
I became a Photographer Cafe on facebook.
February 2, 2010 10:50 AM
Sarah
said…
joined the fan page on FB
February 2, 2010 10:50 AM
Sarah
said…
Love the Sugar & Spice birth announcements…and just about everything else on the site Thanks for this great giveaway!!
February 2, 2010 10:52 AM
Kelly K
said…
I just love their sleek designs and fresh colors. Would love to have their help with marketing materials!
February 2, 2010 10:53 AM
Jessica Eubanks Photography
said…
I want them ALL. But, my favorite is the office set. I feel that I could utilize this particular set the most. I do like the fun bright colors as well. I think it would be an attention getter (great marketing). Bookmarked Photographer Cafe because I will defiantly be going back there.
February 2, 2010 10:54 AM
Rachael
said…
i love everything, i really do. but what caught my eye today is the canvas templates…love!
February 2, 2010 10:54 AM
Kelly K
said…
Just joined Photographer Cafe on FACEBOOK! So glad I found this site!
February 2, 2010 10:56 AM
Brianna
said…
I am a fan on FB ♥!
February 2, 2010 10:57 AM
Joanie
said…
Love love love the basics marketing (contemporary), office set, and referral set. What a must for every photographer!
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Carolyn
said…
album designs & the biz & marketing package… oh my gosh they are fantastic! or wait: curves… love!
pure SWOON!
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Joanie
said…
Just joined them on Facebook. Still coveting the items listed above. Sigh.
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Josiah Tam Photography
said…
wow! definitely some great stuff! I hope I can win it
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Brianna
said…
I really love their ORGANIC card templates. The colors are so fun!
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Mommy Project
said…
Oh my! What a fantastic give-away! I though I liked the "Curves" designs best, but now I think I like the "Dreamy" Collection. Gorgeous!!
February 2, 2010 11:00 AM
Mommy Project
said…
I just became a fan on FB, too!
February 2, 2010 11:01 AM
Brittany Stucki
said…
I became a fan on FB
February 2, 2010 11:01 AM
Sara
said…
Gah- I wish I would've heard of them sooner!!! I love the Dreamy collection. CUTE!
February 2, 2010 11:02 AM
Brittany Stucki
said…
Oh man I hope I win. I could really use this for my business right now!! They are all so cute, and love all the clean lines and the colors!!
February 2, 2010 11:03 AM
Mommy Project
said…
And, I've just tweeted!
February 2, 2010 11:03 AM
Amy
said…
I think what I love most is their curves collection. I tweeted about it and became a fan as well. Thanks!
http://twitter.com/amyleavittphoto
February 2, 2010 11:04 AM
Jaime
said…
I love the clean lines and the simplicity to this! Owning this would allow me to spend more time on the important things……taking pictures!
February 2, 2010 11:04 AM
Skeller
said…
oooh, I love their marketing set. I could spend oodles of hours trying to create something like this for myself and still not like it as well as PC's product!! My fav product IS their contemporary marketing set. Tho Curves is quite nice, too ;-).
February 2, 2010 11:08 AM
Skeller
said…
And I'm joining their FB page
February 2, 2010 11:08 AM
breckenrcook
said…
The retro designs are my favorite!
February 2, 2010 11:11 AM
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I get asked a lot by both photographers and clients what my policy is on letting my clients post their images to their blogs and facebook account. I personally love it when my clients post their family pictures on their blogs, facebook, etc. It shows me that they truly love their images! I encourage my clients to copy their pictures from my blog to use on the internet. Here are a few do’s and don’ts that you should think about when reposting your images:
1) DO ask your photographer what their specific policy is on taking pictures off of their blogs. Some photographers encourage it and some don’t allow it. If this is important to you this is something you should ask BEFORE you hire your photographer!
2) DO include your photographer’s name and website under the images (a link would be super nice!). That’s just the polite thing to do
3) DON’T crop out their logo. Most photographers use their blogs to advertise their work and do so as a courtesy to give their clients a sneak peek. If a client crops out the logo then how will other people know who took the picture?
4) DON’T edit the picture in ANY way. Taking the pictures is only half of a photographer’s job. The other half is editing. If you think you can do a better job or want to edit out some of your wrinkles or use selective coloring please don’t. That is super insulting. If you don’t like your photographer’s editing enough to want to edit it yourself than maybe you need to find another photographer next year.
5) DON’T try to print from the files on the blog. For me specifically I know that the files I upload to my blog are too small to be printed in a 4×6 size. It’s not cool to invest in a family session and then print the images off of the blog and not pay for prints. Make sure you know how much the prints cost before the session to avoid sticker shock. Same goes for scanning prints that you already bought. Not cool (and illegal)! Some of my family members are guilty of printing images off of my blog. It makes me cringe when I see them FRAMED in their homes with my logo still on there! To be fair, I’m also not great at emailing them the file when they ask for it
*used and edited with the permission of the author*
Ok so now you ask what exactly are your policies on this?
I have no problem with you copying the images from my blog to use on Facebook, MySpace, your family blog, etc. In fact if you ask I will even email you the watermarked copies of the blog pictures and any that you order. BUT you are not allowed to edit them in ANY way. Do not crop out the logo (or really even crop at all) and give credit to the photographer (please tag me if we are Facebook friends). If you would like I will post them on Facebook and tag you in the photos so that you can share them without having to worry about it. You are in no way allowed to edit your photos-I edit them in my style which is what you hired me for. The photos are a representation of my work-I do not want my work associated with your bad edit. Do not print these photos either, they are a low resolution to protect me from theft and you from unscrupulous people stealing them and using your image for a purpose you may not like (think advertising for a disturbing product, it’s happened to many people). If you have any other questions on what you can and can not do with your photos, please ask me. You don’t want to accidentally break a copyright law that could cost you a lot.
If you have any ideas for future posts please let me know!
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Night Art Photography
February 3, 2010
I taken a lot of Photos in the last weeks - please tell me when you like them:
src Tell me if you like them - i love to discuss the photos with you!
If you are planning a wedding, you already know how much things can add up. From invitations, venues, catering, decorations, and so on, you can quickly spend thousands of dollars on your wedding day, without even realizing where all of it went. In fact, according to theknot.com, the average wedding cost is $27,800 per couple! Think of how that money could have come in handy in case of an emergency, in putting down a down payment on a new home, or in financing a fantastic honeymoon! However, if you take control of your budget now, you can have a memorable, elegant wedding while saving thousands for your happily ever after years.
The first thing you need to do when you are planning a wedding is to decide on how much you can reasonably afford and then discuss which items are the most important to you. Many couples decide that photography is at the top of their list. Follow the tips below to have memorable pictures, while staying on budget:
Shop around for photographers
The first step in saving money in general is to find out who offers the service and how much they charge. Never accept the first offer that you receive. Call various photographers and ask them what they charge and what their service includes. Be sure to consider how much the entire cost of photography will be. For example, a photographer who charges less per hour who charges more per each picture may not be a good deal. Search through your phone book and go online to see photographer's blogs and samples of their pictures.
Think outside the (office)box
Although there are plenty of photographers who specialize in photography and have a career in photography, there are also many skilled photographers who have different day jobs, pursue photographer as an interest, or specialize in other forms of photography. Check around for people such as these who have experience in photographing weddings, but who do not depend on it for their bread and butter. Think about anyone you know who fits this criterion: someone who takes pictures for the local newspaper, a sports photographer, a friend who has taken a few photography courses, etc. They will often charge much less than photographers who make their living from inflated wedding packages. Typically anything associated with weddings is more expensive than something without the wedding association. So try to find a photographer that has similar experience with a much smaller price tag.
Get digital prints
Ask your photographer if he can photograph you with a digital camera. Any type of special effect like using sepia pictures, black and white pictures, red eye removal, coloring in certain elements like the flowers while leaving the rest of the picture muted, and so on can be completed by just a few buttons. So you won't have an effects expense passed on to you. Also, ask your photographer if he can give you the digital prints on a cd or memory card. If he does this, you will need to be sure that he has signed over the rights of ownership to you so that you can develop the pictures yourself. This step could save you hundreds, maybe even thousands, and you will only be paying for his hourly rate and the ownership rights, rather than a certain dollar amount * the amount of each picture.
Consider limiting the photographer's time
Consider the actual amount of time that you want to have the photographer around. Keep in mind that many photographers will also charge you for the time it takes to travel and set up for the pictures. Some brides want the photographer to take pictures while they are preparing for the wedding, but if you are not interested in these types of pictures, don't ask the photographer to be around during that hour. Consider having your photographer take your pictures during the important parts of the ceremony and formal posed pictures after the wedding. Then just have him stay for the first hour of the ceremony, rather than the entire event. You can still get in many of the important photos during this time, such as the first dance, the receiving line, and the cake tasting. But you can save hundreds of dollars if you do not keep the photographer around for the next 1-3 hours of the reception. And with many photographers charging hundreds of dollars an hour, this is easy money that you can pocket for your future.
Opt out of the reception
Consider not having your photographer take reception pictures at all. This will save time on moving between venues, set up, and hours off of his rate. Many brides today are opting for more photojournalistic pictures, rather than posed pics. Place a couple of disposable cameras on each guest table and ask for their help in taking pics at the reception. Be sure to leave a convenient basket for them to drop the cameras off at before they leave. For the cost of a few $5 cameras, you will wind up with hundreds of pictures to choose from without the hefty photographer's fee.
Compare packages
When deciding on a package, be sure that you are comparing what each photographer is offering you. Sometimes you will save money by going for a package deal, sometimes you may be better off deciding on a certain number of pictures, rather than a package. So carefully scrutinize the charges for each package. Also be leery of unnecessary charges: a $100 wedding photo album is not worth it when you can go to your local supermarket and buy one for $10. According to Elizabeth and Alex Lluch in Planning the Most Memorable Wedding On Any Budget, you can also save big if you place the pictures in the wedding album yourself. It might take a little time, but make a day of it with your new spouse to look back at your happy memories.
Skip the engagement photos
Although it might be nice to have pretty picture to send with your invitations or to the local newspaper for your engagement announcement, you can use alternative methods, rather than pay the hefty studio and professional photography fee. For example, if you already have existing formal photos of you and your fiancé, use those instead of opting for a multiple hundred dollar studio session. Alternatively, ask a friend with photography experience to set up a muted background or go to a natural setting and have her photograph you and your fiancé for your engagement photos. Finally, check a local family photography studio, such as Wal-mart, Sears, or JC Penny. They will have appropriate backgrounds, but charge much less than a wedding photographer.
Barter, barter, barter
If you have met with several photographers and you liked one more than the others, but he was a little too expensive, let him know that you received a better offer and see if he comes down on the price. Also, before you commit, be sure that you ask “Is this the best deal you can give me?” for even more wiggle room. In this economic time, more and more people are learning powerful negotiating skills and businesses are suffering from unprecedented losses. See how flexible your photographer will be with the price. If you can't quite get the deal you want, go with another photographer or see if your first choice can throw in a freebie, such as a free parent's album, rather than a reduction in price.
Barter some more
If you have any type of service that you complete, see if you can exchange your service for the photography or a portion of his fees. Also, if you blog or you are involved in advertising or website development, see if you can get a discount if you provide free advertising for the photographer after your event. This type of service exchange can be posted in a local newspaper ad or on craigslist.com. Alternatively, if you have a friend or relative getting married, see if your photographer will give you a discount for a positive recommendation and referral.
Consider a student photographer
Yes, it might be scary to put the future of your only wedding pictures in a non-expert's hands, but you can save big by asking a student photographer to capture your wedding day. Additionally, students are more likely to give you digital prints (see above) in exchange for them gaining experience and increasing their portfolio contents. Be sure that they have some previous experience and make sure you look at their previous work. Also, be sure that your expectations are clearly stated and make sure that they can be depended on and that they are punctual.
Regardless of which photographer you go with, be sure that you get recommendations for him, check his portfolio, and make sure that you both know what you will be getting. Be certain that any adjustments are in writing, especially if the photographer has reduced the price. Then rest assured that you have done your best to get the pictures you want, and the peace of mind you need as you begin your new life with cash in your pockets.
from: Annas Site
Rais Blog
Courtesy of Mom*tog
I get asked a lot by both photographers and clients what my policy is on letting my clients post their images to their blogs and facebook account. I personally love it when my clients post their family pictures on their blogs, facebook, etc. It shows me that they truly love their images! I encourage my clients to copy their pictures from my blog to use on the internet. Here are a few do’s and don’ts that you should think about when reposting your images:
1) DO ask your photographer what their specific policy is on taking pictures off of their blogs. Some photographers encourage it and some don’t allow it. If this is important to you this is something you should ask BEFORE you hire your photographer!
2) DO include your photographer’s name and website under the images (a link would be super nice!). That’s just the polite thing to do
3) DON’T crop out their logo. Most photographers use their blogs to advertise their work and do so as a courtesy to give their clients a sneak peek. If a client crops out the logo then how will other people know who took the picture?
4) DON’T edit the picture in ANY way. Taking the pictures is only half of a photographer’s job. The other half is editing. If you think you can do a better job or want to edit out some of your wrinkles or use selective coloring please don’t. That is super insulting. If you don’t like your photographer’s editing enough to want to edit it yourself than maybe you need to find another photographer next year.
5) DON’T try to print from the files on the blog. For me specifically I know that the files I upload to my blog are too small to be printed in a 4×6 size. It’s not cool to invest in a family session and then print the images off of the blog and not pay for prints. Make sure you know how much the prints cost before the session to avoid sticker shock. Same goes for scanning prints that you already bought. Not cool (and illegal)! Some of my family members are guilty of printing images off of my blog. It makes me cringe when I see them FRAMED in their homes with my logo still on there! To be fair, I’m also not great at emailing them the file when they ask for it
*used and edited with the permission of the author*
Ok so now you ask what exactly are your policies on this?
I have no problem with you copying the images from my blog to use on Facebook, MySpace, your family blog, etc. In fact if you ask I will even email you the watermarked copies of the blog pictures and any that you order. BUT you are not allowed to edit them in ANY way. Do not crop out the logo (or really even crop at all) and give credit to the photographer (please tag me if we are Facebook friends). If you would like I will post them on Facebook and tag you in the photos so that you can share them without having to worry about it. You are in no way allowed to edit your photos-I edit them in my style which is what you hired me for. The photos are a representation of my work-I do not want my work associated with your bad edit. Do not print these photos either, they are a low resolution to protect me from theft and you from unscrupulous people stealing them and using your image for a purpose you may not like (think advertising for a disturbing product, it’s happened to many people). If you have any other questions on what you can and can not do with your photos, please ask me. You don’t want to accidentally break a copyright law that could cost you a lot.
If you have any ideas for future posts please let me know!
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8×10 moonlight photograph by Alejandro Chaskielburg, 2009 EPF recipient, from his essay The High Tide
we now announce on Burn our third annual Emerging Photographer Fund grant …for 2010 we are offering a $15,000. stipend for an emerging photographer to finish an ongoing personal project…the deadline for entries will be April 15, 2010….funding for the EPF comes from generous anonymous donations from our audience here on Burn to the non-profit Magnum Cultural Foundation…these are very specific donations to the MCF and are apart from the general subscriptions and donations to Burn….
this year we must set up things a bit different from the last two years…we have no choice but to have a $25. entry fee per submission….last year almost killed Anton Kusters and yours truly with the almost 1200 submissions….we cannot do that again…this year the $25. will be well spent…we will be using a program called Slideroom to facilitate you entering and us having the grant juried in a first class manner…..with Slideroom you open a free account and you will literally have a “room” where you can work on your edit for the next two months…i.e. put in one picture today, four next week, change your edit, play with the pictures, do whatever you want, then hit the submit button on or before deadline..if you decide not to enter after all the editing etc., then simply do not hit submit and you are not charged…the system is way easier to use for all than anything before and makes it possible for us to have a wide prestigious jury (to be named soon) who can view your work at their leisure online and yet be communicating with each other all along…
so the financial breakdown is: $8. will go for this Slideroom program which is of great benefit to all of us (this is their fee to us per entrant)…$5. will go to a Haitian relief agency…and $12. will go to cover our admin costs for the EPF at Burn,and the costs associated with creating a sophisticated slide show and presentation of finalists and winner at this summer’s one time special Burn/Look3 event for emerging photographers in June…we realize this fee may keep some from entering….we considered this and came up with the lowest price we possibly could and still be able to continue this grant program at all …we do not feel this fee will discourage any serious entrants…
all details for the correct entering of project essay submissions will be seen under EPF 2010 in the right hand column of Burn…
i look forward to seeing all the new work….
-david alan harvey
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designsprout
said…
I have been obsessed with Photographer Cafe for a while now, but I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger and spend the money. Eventually, if I don't win, I just might have to!
I vascilate between Retro and Curves… I want a different one every day
February 2, 2010 8:03 AM
AimeeJ
said…
My favorite is the Dreamy collection.
February 2, 2010 8:06 AM
AimeeJ
said…
I also became a fan on FB.
February 2, 2010 8:06 AM
AimeeJ
said…
And I sent a tweet (www.twitter.com/awew)
February 2, 2010 8:07 AM
Heather
said…
Actually, my favorite thing is this basics contemporary collection ….. I'd love to win it!
February 2, 2010 8:08 AM
Janine
said…
ooooh I LOVE the Retro cards and the Dreamy collection is divine XO
February 2, 2010 8:08 AM
designsprout
said…
And then I tweeted about it!! …
www.twitter.com/dexonu5
February 2, 2010 8:09 AM
Jennifer Froh
said…
My FAVORITE is the DREAMY business & marketing collection. LOVE how classy it looks.
February 2, 2010 8:10 AM
Laura Craig
said…
I really loved everything!!!! But the organic card templates really caught my eye! They are gorgeous!!!
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
nicole currie
said…
I love the simplicity of the website! It is soeasy to find what I am looking for and not all confused by any extra detail that might side track me!
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
Jennifer Froh
said…
I tweeted it www.twitter.com/sjfroh
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
Jennifer Froh
said…
Already a fan on facebook
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
Laura Craig
said…
I tweeted!!! @Laura1803
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
sue ann
said…
Dreamy all day long for me!!!
February 2, 2010 8:11 AM
Mariana
said…
I tweeted!!
@marianahmosli
February 2, 2010 8:12 AM
Mariah
said…
Oh my word. I am in love. honestly. I'm so going back to spend A LOT more time on this site. It is my style with a capital S. My favorite easily is the business & marketing BASICS collection. Love it. Wow..
February 2, 2010 8:12 AM
Mariana
said…
The site is awesome and I love the templates! The musings and inspirations is a great part of the site too!
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
Mariah
said…
And I tweeted:) @mobrownsuga
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
Laura Craig
said…
I am already a fan
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
Mariana
said…
I became a fan on facebook!
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
traci
said…
i absolutely LOVE everything!!! these would be perfect for me as i'm just starting out.
February 2, 2010 8:13 AM
Holly
said…
I absolutely love the Dreamy collection. So classy but simplistic enough.
February 2, 2010 8:14 AM
Mariah
said…
AND I'm a fan on FB and will continue to stalk the site:) (Mariah Sinclair Humphries)
February 2, 2010 8:14 AM
traci
said…
and i became a facebook fan! woo-hoo!!
February 2, 2010 8:14 AM
Ivy
said…
I love everything over at Photographer Cafe but I especially covet the box and CD/DVD templates! That's what my clients are loving these days!!
February 2, 2010 8:14 AM
Stefanie
said…
I think their Dreamy collection is well… dreamy.
February 2, 2010 8:16 AM
Stefanie
said…
I became a fan and tweeted! @PoteetPhoto
February 2, 2010 8:17 AM
Lisa
said…
I love all of it….and want all of it….so if I win, it's going to be hard to decide which to get!!!
February 2, 2010 8:19 AM
Holly
said…
I also became a fan on fb and tweeted… sorry! Didn't post in the same comment because I didn't see the last part!
February 2, 2010 8:20 AM
Lisa
said…
I tweeted. (toddzwife)
February 2, 2010 8:21 AM
Lisa
said…
I just became a fb fan!
February 2, 2010 8:22 AM
Amy
said…
I actually like the Curves collection the best. I am in serious need of some business cards, so this would be perfect!
I also joined the facebook fan page and tweeted (username @amuhlou)
February 2, 2010 8:22 AM
Mary Schwarz
said…
I'm kind of partial to the retro selection. But really, I love all their designs. Very simple and clean.
February 2, 2010 8:29 AM
Isabelle Lafrance
said…
I love their contemporary design, would love to win it!
They have gorgeous looking products!
February 2, 2010 8:32 AM
Isabelle Lafrance
said…
I'm a fan on FB ♥
February 2, 2010 8:33 AM
Danielle
said…
I love it all! Esp. the plum and organic…so cute!
February 2, 2010 8:36 AM
Heather
said…
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/heathermphotog
February 2, 2010 8:37 AM
greenapplegirl
said…
BASICS card templates
LOVE these card templates and the enitre retro and contemporary sets
February 2, 2010 8:38 AM
greenapplegirl
said…
I was already a fan of both on fb
February 2, 2010 8:38 AM
Marinda
said…
I love everything on their site! I'm really really loving the new Sugar & Spice collection. ADORABLE!
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
Brittni
said…
I love all their stuff. Super creative!
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
Misty Wallace
said…
My favorite is the Dreamy collection, but loving it all. They have great designs.
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
GinaS
said…
Love the accordion templets.
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
Marinda
said…
I'm already a fan on FB.
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
greenapplegirl
said…
I tweeted here
http://twitter.com/caramelapple13
February 2, 2010 8:39 AM
Misty Wallace
said…
I am a fan on facebook!
February 2, 2010 8:40 AM
Marinda
said…
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/mfowlerphotog
February 2, 2010 8:40 AM
Colleen
said…
Love the Dreamy template….
February 2, 2010 8:40 AM
Jamie Pearson
said…
I love it all I don't know what I want more. Finding new sites is always a good/bad thing. It makes me want more but money doesn't always allow for that. I'm excited to see what more photographer cafe has to offer.
February 2, 2010 8:44 AM
Becca
said…
Everything is just so cool that they carry - but I especially love the Modern Classic card collections and the Curves design collection.
February 2, 2010 8:44 AM
Becca
said…
and I joined their facebook fan page
February 2, 2010 8:45 AM
Karol Quinn Photography
said…
I haven't found an album template on PC that I don't like… but the new sleek, bold templates are JUST my style! Love!!
February 2, 2010 8:45 AM
Karol Quinn Photography
said…
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/KarolQuinn
February 2, 2010 8:46 AM
Heather
said…
I'm a fan on FB
February 2, 2010 8:46 AM
Karol Quinn Photography
said…
Just became a fan on Facebook too!
February 2, 2010 8:46 AM
Anonymous
said…
Love the Retro and the Dreamy stuff, although it is all fabulous! Can't wait to try some of it out!
Mandi C
www.silverscape.typepad.com
February 2, 2010 8:47 AM
Anonymous
said…
I became a facebook fan!!
Mandi C
www.silverscape.typepad.com
February 2, 2010 8:48 AM
Lori
said…
I love the dreamy desing template.
Lori
February 2, 2010 8:53 AM
Lori
said…
I also became a fan on facebook!
February 2, 2010 8:53 AM
Lori
said…
I also tweeted!
February 2, 2010 8:53 AM
Melissa Tukker
said…
I love pretty much everything at Photographer Cafe. I think I love every single one of their templates. Modern, simple, classic. Just my style. I wish I could afford to buy everything they have!
February 2, 2010 8:53 AM
Melissa Tukker
said…
I just became a FB fan!
February 2, 2010 8:54 AM
Michels
said…
Seriously I can not just pick one thing. I love it all! Thanks for the chance to win!!
February 2, 2010 8:59 AM
Marvett Smith
said…
I like Dreamy best!
February 2, 2010 9:01 AM
Marvett Smith
said…
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February 2, 2010 9:01 AM
jen
said…
it was hard to pick just one…I love their look and all the clean lines…but if I had to pick, I'd pick the Retro Basic Business Set…LOVE the colors + lines! Thanks for spotlighting such an amazing company that I'm looking forward to using in the future!
February 2, 2010 9:01 AM
SBSAKE Photography
said…
This is a really neat place. I have never been here but I am now following on twitter and added a tweet about the contest. I am also following on facebook. My favorite thing is the Sugar and Spice card templates. Those are so adorable!!
February 2, 2010 9:02 AM
Momtosix
said…
I visited the blog and really like the album basic set 10 x 10.
February 2, 2010 9:03 AM
Cortnie
said…
I really like the DREAMY and ORGANICS sets. I love the BASICS Contemporary set.
February 2, 2010 9:06 AM
Don't Blink Photography
said…
Photographer cafe has a great site. I love how simple the overall look is and it's not
cluttered with extras. I have been a stalker of their facebook and Twitter for months now…
February 2, 2010 9:06 AM
Heidi
said…
I like the plum line…books, cards etc…
February 2, 2010 9:08 AM
Cortnie
said…
I tweeted too!
http://twitter.com/leftinaugust
February 2, 2010 9:08 AM
Destinee
said…
Everything is so awesome! I absolutely love the Basics contemporary! Crossing my fingers!
February 2, 2010 9:09 AM
Momtosix
said…
I became a fan!
February 2, 2010 9:10 AM
Kim Davis
said…
I love the basics album template! Their designs are all very clean and modern.
February 2, 2010 9:11 AM
amber reinink
said…
love the curves marketing piece(s)!!! would go fabulous with my logo ; )
February 2, 2010 9:12 AM
JP Photography
said…
Just became a Facebook Fan!
February 2, 2010 9:12 AM
Sarah King
said…
I'm a fan on facebook!
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
amber reinink
said…
just became a facebook fan….love your work!
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
Life's Captures, by Jewels Martin
said…
I liked the referral card templates. Nice web site.
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
Cortnie
said…
I became a fan too!
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
Courtney and the Boys
said…
I love the whole Dreamy collection…great to use with black and whites!
February 2, 2010 9:13 AM
Kim Dalton
said…
Wow! I had no idea there were people out there that could really make my life a "dream"! What a great product. Thanks for sharing this with us. I was immediately drawn to the "dreamy" collection. It suits me perfectly. I love the soft, flowing lines, the hint of femininity, the colors. I feel it matches my style of photography as well. They were all really nice, though. I would be thrilled with any of the packages, but the "dreamy" is definitely a dream for me! As usual, LOVE your site. I foresee learning a lot from it. I don't tweet, but will definitely become a fan on FB.
February 2, 2010 9:14 AM
Sarah King
said…
I tweeted!
February 2, 2010 9:14 AM
Kathy
said…
Could definitely utilize a business/marketing template collection - really love the retro set!
Thanks for the giveaway!
February 2, 2010 9:14 AM
Courtney and the Boys
said…
Just tweeted! www.twitter.com/Homecourt
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
monica
said…
I love the album basics dreamy template - love, love, love it!
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
Courtney and the Boys
said…
Just became a fan on FB (Courtney Nichols).
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
The Hilemans
said…
I tweeted the giveaway!
http://twitter.com/beastweet
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
JP Photography
said…
Just checked out the website for the first time and I am in love with the Dreamy! It's gorgeous! Though I like it all, but the Dreamy is my fav so far.
February 2, 2010 9:15 AM
Sarah King
said…
My favorite I think is the Retro Business Marketing materials, although I love the contemporary as well!
February 2, 2010 9:16 AM
The Hilemans
said…
Became a fb fan!
February 2, 2010 9:16 AM
Destinee
said…
I tweeted!
February 2, 2010 9:17 AM
amber reinink
said…
just tweeted about the rad giveaway! you people know how to keep it real.
February 2, 2010 9:17 AM
Destinee
said…
I am now a FB fan. Of Photographer Cafe and Iheartfaces!
Great giveaway!!
February 2, 2010 9:17 AM
JP Photography
said…
Just twittered about the Photographer Cafe Giveaway!
http://twitter.com/Jenny_Preston
February 2, 2010 9:18 AM
The Hilemans
said…
I love their CD Case/Image Box templates - classic collection and curves. I fight with my CD packaging every time I need t make a CD, so this looks like a lifesaver! Great site - will definitely be checking them out more.
February 2, 2010 9:21 AM
Life's Captures, by Jewels Martin
said…
Check out the facebook and became a fan, also I checked out the blog. Very Nice!
February 2, 2010 9:22 AM
Regina White
said…
So tweeted!
(http://twitter.com/ReginaWhiteFoto)
February 2, 2010 9:25 AM
Regina White
said…
Love everything on the site. Fun and clean colors and templates.
February 2, 2010 9:28 AM
Regina White
said…
I also became a fan as well!
February 2, 2010 9:28 AM
Killlashandra
said…
Here's the tweet:
http://twitter.com/killlashandra
February 2, 2010 9:28 AM
Deborah
said…
Oh my goodness - I love it all!! I especially am interested in the mini albums, since I'd love to start getting into those.
February 2, 2010 9:30 AM
Killlashandra
said…
I like the BASICS card templates the best.
February 2, 2010 9:31 AM
Melissa
said…
Oh, I just love the business & marketing BASICS collection.
This would be so helpful and wonderful to win such a wonderful product.
February 2, 2010 9:32 AM
Tracy B
said…
Where to begin? I like them all but I think the Curves is my fav for today… maybe tomorrow I'll have a different fav. Maybe this is why I'm not branded yet LOL
February 2, 2010 9:33 AM
elizabeth
said…
WOW! Love the contemporary CD basics template. Beautiful and stylish at the same time. Def a fan of them.
February 2, 2010 9:33 AM
Killlashandra
said…
I added both Photographer Cafe's Page and the i heart faces page to my facebook fan list.
February 2, 2010 9:34 AM
way outnumbered
said…
I've been eyeing this set recently so would love to have it!… I need anything and everything!
February 2, 2010 9:36 AM
Megan J
said…
I love it all!!! But I'd really like to have the CD case / image box templates!
February 2, 2010 9:36 AM
way outnumbered
said…
I just became a FB fan!!
February 2, 2010 9:37 AM
Megan J
said…
I'm now a fan on FB!
February 2, 2010 9:38 AM
The Kloeppings
said…
I've seen this site before and just love some of their designs. Once I feel i'm actually good enough to sell things I'd love to have a "brand":) Maybe even before that!
February 2, 2010 9:39 AM
The Kloeppings
said…
I tweeted….
http://twitter.com/linzyxo
February 2, 2010 9:40 AM
The Kloeppings
said…
Fan'd on Fbook now too!
February 2, 2010 9:40 AM
Wheezer
said…
I love the CURVES and BASIC templates!
February 2, 2010 9:44 AM
Wheezer
said…
Tweeted!
February 2, 2010 9:45 AM
Wheezer
said…
Facebook fan'd!
February 2, 2010 9:45 AM
Charlie
said…
Love the website. Looking for a way to design announcement cards and trifold information - thanks for making me aware of this company.
Joined them on FB as well.
February 2, 2010 9:51 AM
Jennifer
said…
I love the dreamy and sugar n spice collections most- MUST have! lol…
February 2, 2010 9:51 AM
Shannon @ Lifelong Impressions
said…
I like the organic canvas templates
February 2, 2010 9:52 AM
Jennifer
said…
I am a FB fan and I love me some Photographer Cafe!!
February 2, 2010 9:52 AM
Shannon @ Lifelong Impressions
said…
I am a fan of The Template Connection on Facebook
February 2, 2010 9:53 AM
Morgan
said…
This stuff would be so perfect, because it's exactly what I'm doing now! I'd love any of the business and marketing collections, but I especially like contemporary.
February 2, 2010 9:53 AM
Morgan
said…
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/the_night_owl/status/8545023424
February 2, 2010 9:54 AM
Anna
said…
I love the curves stuff! I really like how clean everything is!
February 2, 2010 9:55 AM
Morgan
said…
I became a fan too!
February 2, 2010 9:55 AM
Anna
said…
Just became a FB fan!
February 2, 2010 9:55 AM
Ally
said…
Love the dreamy marketing package! I could really use some help with marketing!
February 2, 2010 9:55 AM
Staci
said…
LOVE the image box and cd collection!
February 2, 2010 9:56 AM
staci
said…
LOVE the image box and cd collection!
February 2, 2010 9:56 AM
Ally
said…
I am now a fan on Fb!
February 2, 2010 9:56 AM
Ashley V. Photography
said…
I absolutely LOVE the Dreamy marketing set!!! It's very me and would compliment my style perfectly! I became a fan of Photographer Cafe and I heart faces on Facebook. It would amazing to win!!!
February 2, 2010 9:57 AM
Marla
said…
I like the RETRO card templates
February 2, 2010 10:03 AM
Mominin
said…
I love the basic curves.
February 2, 2010 10:03 AM
Christina Zimmerman
said…
I love your Album Basics 2!! The BASICS marketing templates (curves) is AWESOME!! Would love to have that one too…
zcc2zimmerman@netzero.net
February 2, 2010 10:06 AM
Christina Zimmerman
said…
I am a fan on Facebook!
zcc2zimmerman@netzero.net
February 2, 2010 10:06 AM
Christina Zimmerman
said…
I tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/CLZphotography
February 2, 2010 10:09 AM
ali b.
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February 2, 2010 10:13 AM
pala9801
said…
Love the Sugar and Spice templates! Soooo cute!
February 2, 2010 10:13 AM
pala9801
said…
Just became a Facebook fan!
February 2, 2010 10:13 AM
ali b.
said…
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/plumbphotos
February 2, 2010 10:16 AM
The Key Family
said…
I L-O-V-E Photographer Cafe and more specifically the BASICS contemporary collection! They take the guesswork out of marketing design and let photographers do what we love
February 2, 2010 10:16 AM
ali b.
said…
LOVE the dreamy 2 image box set!
February 2, 2010 10:19 AM
Jenny Ellis
said…
OMG I love this website! My favorite is the Dreamy Collection! I love that you can buy these sets separate or the whole package. I love the office package. It has every template that I need!
February 2, 2010 10:20 AM
The Willits Family
said…
I love the way they have the site set up. It is simple and clean. The templates subjects are easy to find. The Albums rock. I like the style of them..very simple and clean. Timeless:-)
February 2, 2010 10:20 AM
Jenny Ellis
said…
Tweet Tweet!
twitter.com/JenPhotography
February 2, 2010 10:21 AM
Jess
said…
I like the dreamy collection.
February 2, 2010 10:23 AM
Jess
said…
New fb fan!
February 2, 2010 10:24 AM
designsprout
said…
I am now a fan of Photographer Cafe AND i heart faces on Facebook! hooray!
February 2, 2010 10:24 AM
Addison Kate
said…
"Dreamy" isn't just dreamy… it's sexy, shiek and classy too. I could def use this in my design biz. Thanks for pointing us in the right direction!
February 2, 2010 10:26 AM
Rachel Clarke
said…
I <33333 the Retro case set!! Ahh!! It looks amaaaaazing! I will definitely come back to them to get business cards. =D
February 2, 2010 10:27 AM
shannonbl
said…
Love the entire marketing package and the birth announcements!
February 2, 2010 10:28 AM
Rachel Clarke
said…
I tweeted!! http://twitter.com/RachieClarke
February 2, 2010 10:28 AM
momandcamera
said…
I love this new set (Basics). I have looked at it at least 4 times. I love how versatile it looks!!
February 2, 2010 10:29 AM
Orians
said…
I LOVE the business & marketing BASICS collection. What a wonderful marketing tool!
February 2, 2010 10:30 AM
shurter's said…
I like the 'dreamy' collection! I'm a fan of the color brown!
February 2, 2010 10:31 AM
Mom and Camera
said…
I am now a facebook fan of I heart faces and Photographer Cafe.
February 2, 2010 10:31 AM
Orians
said…
I also became a fan of Photographer Cafe on facebook!
February 2, 2010 10:32 AM
ely
said…
I'm a fan of the Modern Classic!
February 2, 2010 10:32 AM
Holloman
said…
I <3 the BASICS marketing templates
February 2, 2010 10:33 AM
cheryl
said…
I really love the curves. It looks like a ton of fun to work with!
February 2, 2010 10:36 AM
Brandon + Michelle
said…
I like the HAPPY mini accordion book template.
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
Lauren
said…
I love the Curves design for the their Basic marketing set.
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
Lauren
said…
I became a Facebook fan!
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
anna banana
said…
I love the contemporary collection, I am especially excited about the appointment card and CD labels.
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
PumpkinSeed Photography
said…
I love everything! Especially the business & marketing templates! I also LOVE the Album Basics 5 10×10 book template! WOW!
February 2, 2010 10:37 AM
PumpkinSeed Photography
said…
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/AlishaPJacobs
February 2, 2010 10:38 AM
anna banana
said…
I became a fan on facebook as well.
February 2, 2010 10:38 AM
PumpkinSeed Photography
said…
I'm a fan of both on FB!
February 2, 2010 10:38 AM
KrisJ
said…
I really love the Dreamy collection… and everything else!!
February 2, 2010 10:39 AM
Katarina
said…
I love the curves and contemporary collections.
February 2, 2010 10:41 AM
Katarina
said…
I tweeted!!http://twitter.com/rambunctiousjoy
February 2, 2010 10:45 AM
Katarina
said…
I joined their facebook fan page too
February 2, 2010 10:46 AM
Sarah
said…
i tweeted!!
February 2, 2010 10:49 AM
Linds
said…
I like the Modern Classic Holiday Card Templates.
February 2, 2010 10:49 AM
Linds
said…
I became a Photographer Cafe on facebook.
February 2, 2010 10:50 AM
Sarah
said…
joined the fan page on FB
February 2, 2010 10:50 AM
Sarah
said…
Love the Sugar & Spice birth announcements…and just about everything else on the site Thanks for this great giveaway!!
February 2, 2010 10:52 AM
Kelly K
said…
I just love their sleek designs and fresh colors. Would love to have their help with marketing materials!
February 2, 2010 10:53 AM
Jessica Eubanks Photography
said…
I want them ALL. But, my favorite is the office set. I feel that I could utilize this particular set the most. I do like the fun bright colors as well. I think it would be an attention getter (great marketing). Bookmarked Photographer Cafe because I will defiantly be going back there.
February 2, 2010 10:54 AM
Rachael
said…
i love everything, i really do. but what caught my eye today is the canvas templates…love!
February 2, 2010 10:54 AM
Kelly K
said…
Just joined Photographer Cafe on FACEBOOK! So glad I found this site!
February 2, 2010 10:56 AM
Brianna
said…
I am a fan on FB ♥!
February 2, 2010 10:57 AM
Joanie
said…
Love love love the basics marketing (contemporary), office set, and referral set. What a must for every photographer!
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Carolyn
said…
album designs & the biz & marketing package… oh my gosh they are fantastic! or wait: curves… love!
pure SWOON!
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Joanie
said…
Just joined them on Facebook. Still coveting the items listed above. Sigh.
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Josiah Tam Photography
said…
wow! definitely some great stuff! I hope I can win it
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Brianna
said…
I really love their ORGANIC card templates. The colors are so fun!
February 2, 2010 10:58 AM
Mommy Project
said…
Oh my! What a fantastic give-away! I though I liked the "Curves" designs best, but now I think I like the "Dreamy" Collection. Gorgeous!!
February 2, 2010 11:00 AM
Mommy Project
said…
I just became a fan on FB, too!
February 2, 2010 11:01 AM
Brittany Stucki
said…
I became a fan on FB
February 2, 2010 11:01 AM
Sara
said…
Gah- I wish I would've heard of them sooner!!! I love the Dreamy collection. CUTE!
February 2, 2010 11:02 AM
Brittany Stucki
said…
Oh man I hope I win. I could really use this for my business right now!! They are all so cute, and love all the clean lines and the colors!!
February 2, 2010 11:03 AM
Mommy Project
said…
And, I've just tweeted!
February 2, 2010 11:03 AM
Amy
said…
I think what I love most is their curves collection. I tweeted about it and became a fan as well. Thanks!
http://twitter.com/amyleavittphoto
February 2, 2010 11:04 AM
Jaime
said…
I love the clean lines and the simplicity to this! Owning this would allow me to spend more time on the important things……taking pictures!
February 2, 2010 11:04 AM
Skeller
said…
oooh, I love their marketing set. I could spend oodles of hours trying to create something like this for myself and still not like it as well as PC's product!! My fav product IS their contemporary marketing set. Tho Curves is quite nice, too ;-).
February 2, 2010 11:08 AM
Skeller
said…
And I'm joining their FB page
February 2, 2010 11:08 AM
breckenrcook
said…
The retro designs are my favorite!
February 2, 2010 11:11 AM
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Turning your digital photos into an online photo album you can be proud to share with friends and family is easy. All you need is a good digital camera, a computer and lots of time for a new addiction. Follow this simple guide for creating photo albums online and you too will be sharing the best moments of your family's life.
Film vs. Digital
You don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money on a digital camera to create dramatic photo albums. It is possible to create albums with photos developed from film. It just isn't as efficient and the cost is higher in the long run considering you have to purchase film and have it developed as well as spend extra money on purchasing a good scanner. The upside to scanning your images is that you can always go back and upload old pictures taken before the digital camera era.
Photos that are uploaded to a computer directly from a camera tend to be sharper and more vibrant. For the novice or amateur photographer even a $50 digital camera produces slightly better images than those taken with film. Unless you have top of the line professional equipment.
Once you've mastered using your digital camera or scanner you're going to need someplace to put your photos if you want to create and share digital photo albums. Here is three of the most popular digital photo album sharing websites.
Shutterfly.com - Shutterfly is an online photo album service that allows you to upload and create on the fly. Their services include features that allow you to create books, postcards, calendars and photo gifts.
Photobucket.com - Photobucket is just like shutterfly. They are an online photo album sharing service that's simple to use and has a really cool community vibe. They've recently incorporated a scrapbooking area on their website and also give users the capability of maintaining a group photo album.
Picasa Web Albums - Brought to you by google this gem of a find is perfect for those new to creating digital photo albums. The users interface is simple to navigate. Albums happen with the click of a button.
The nice thing about using a third party digital photo album service like photobucket is that it's pretty much click and go. To create an album, log into your account at whichever photo album service you chose to use and locate the upload photos function and browse to files directly from your hard drive. Use the provided templates to build visually stunning presentations.
The process and capabilities for creating an online digital photo album is different for each site. Photobucket offers more of a variety of things you can do with your images than does shutterfly. Whereas sites like Picasa offer a simple, straightforward service that is designed with no frills to make it less complicated for the beginner. Look for the help section, FAQ or support section of the website you are using to get help with creating a digital online photo album.
That's all there is to it. Now you can share your photos online too. Go forth and create!
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February 2, 2010
Canon VIXIA HFS100 Camcorder Review
January 30, 2010
If you desire to create feature films, short films or any other project, than you need to have a camcorder that will provide you with the highest quality image and shooting features. Whether you're a film student, professional videographer or a weekend filmmaker, I highly suggest going with a Mini DV Camcorder due to the fact that it will give you the filming flexibility you require, as well as an easy way to transfer your film to your computer. The Canon XL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder, Model: DM-XL2 has all of the features and technologies professional filmmakers require, and they have been placed within a user-friendly model that will allow novice filmmakers the ability to create high-quality films easily.
Main Product Features:
Users of this camera will have full control over each of the image settings, allowing you to fully-customize the look of every frame. With a with a progressive scan CCD that features 3x 1/3″ 800k technology you will be able to enjoy more pixels and higher image quality than nearly every other camcorder in this class.
You are able to take advance of one of the best frame rates within the industry, 50i and 25p. This will provide you with amazingly clear and vivid images, even during the most demanding scenes. There are two different formats in which are available, 16:9 and 4:3, which will provide you with the options to further customize the overall look of the images.
One of the coolest features within this mini DV camcorder is the Cine Look mode, which will give you a genuine cinematic-appearance, and when you place this feature with the 25p mode, you will have true film-like movies. You can adjust the various features to make every image unique. Some of these modes you are able to control is the noise reduction, gain, sharpness and coring, just to name a few.
The 20x zoom, will allow you to capture stunning images, even when you are far away from your shooting object. Because of this feature, shooting wildlife is dramatic and will provide you with a finished product that is true broadcast quality. You are able to add any XL video lens to this camera, and if you have the lens adapter, your choices expand to 60+ Canon EF lenses. And with the Optical Image Stabilization System, this camera will eliminate any type of motion blur or shakiness due to rough shooting locations or unstable hands. Because of this feature, this camera is deal for a SteadyCam shot when you do not have access to a SteadyCam.
You are able to upload your video directly to a hard disk through the IEEE1394 connector.
Product Price:
This high-quality mini DV camcorder has been priced so that amateur filmmakers and professional can both afford it. You will be able to find this broadcast-quality camcorder for an average price of only $4,000.
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Canon 7D Video Test #1 – Subway
Robert Brienza has added a video to the pool:
I recently made the jump and purchased a Canon 7D, upgrading from my first DSLR, a Sony Alpha a100. It's a very impressive camera, amazingly fast, very quiet and impressively built.
At the moment I've only got one lens, a Canon 50mm 1.4. Seeing how I use my Minlota 50mm 1.7 on my a100 about 90% of the time I figured this would be a good choice. At least until I can get a Canon 16mm - 35mm 2.8.
This is a little edit I put together of some test footage I took one day while heading home from work. Just random footage, all hand held to just learn how the camera deals with video. It's actually been pretty busy at work so I haven't had much chance to use the 7D. I'd like to record some full HD video at 24fps.
For this clip, as I mentioned the footage was recorded at 1280×720 at 60fps. I then did a rough edit in After Effects where I also did a general levels adjust and quickly stabilized a couple of shots. I then worked my way down to a 30fps QuickTime with Photo-JPEG compression at 50% at 960×540 which is the clip I've uploaded to Flickr.
- Robert
Tim Smith
Technical Marketing and Training manager at Canon USA: At 2009 Createasphere UK…
“We sort of had this soft announcement of a firmware upgrade, that i can confirm for you. Europe announced a little bit before us that theres going to be a firmware update that will add 24 frames to the camera itself and were expecting that first half of next year and that will add 24 frame rate to the 5D and that will match the other 3 cameras that do 24 (or 23.98) 29, 30 and 60i, also 720p as well as 1080 now so youll have 1080 & 720, you’ll do 60fps, 60p in 720 mode so your gonna get a lot of choices in terms of frame rates coming through”
Tim Smith Technical Marketing and Training manager at Canon USA
On Tech media planet podcast episode #14 @13 min mark…..
“Are you ready for a scoop?..Absolutely. We are going to do this, we are going to do a firmware upgrade to give you the functionality of the other 2 cameras, so youll have 24.98, .. you know..97, you’ll have 60i you’ll have 30 but not 30P, youll now have 29.98 and it will all be done through a firmware system”
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By Gaurav Kheterpal
Rumors suggest that Canon is leaving no stone unturned for a February launch for its EOS 60D DSLR and the Canon 550D/600D. No doubt that Canon has been feeling the heat of the competition from Sony with its point-and-shoots waterproof cameras and Nikon with its swivel-screen displays.
The Canon 60D may inherit 50D’s metallic body and 15.1 MP resolution but it’s likely to have an improved sensor and offer low-light sensitivity. The new Rebel would be of a smaller size than the existing Rebel T1i and would be capable of at least 720p30 video.
Watch out for Canon’s possible announcements at PMA Photography Expo on 20th February, 2010 for more.
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Ashleigh commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Wow! I think Im in love! Just took a peek at her blog… very inspiring!
Thanks for sharing!
aX
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suswhit commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:47 am
The photos are amazing. Such talent. And the Joanna Newsom song is a perfect companion to them.
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Samia commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Love them! They are so fun and imaginative, like there are no rules to follow. It exudes personality and character and any of these would look fantastic on my wall! Thanks for sharing Holly! Hope you’re having a great day
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Renata Gross commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:01 am
WHIMSICAL! Life can be fun and colorful!
Love it!
Xo,
Renata
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Blayne Beacham commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:11 am
I love it! All the photographs are so beautiful!
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noemozica commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:12 am
I really think they are smarter than any other I have seen recently!! They are so funny I can’t stop loving them!! ^_^
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bonnie commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:22 am
oh how fun! i would have loved to follow this photo shoot around. what a playful, imaginative and creative mind she has. holly, you’ve put me in the mood for spring!
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Cécile/detour2mode commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:33 am
love the colour, it made me happy
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Mina commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:34 am
I love to discover new talent! She’s incredible!! Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing! Headed over to her blog now!! : )
Mina´s last blog ..Bohemian Wednesday – 02.03.2010 – Suitcases
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Cookie Cutter commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Love it that these photographs are not just beautiful to look at but are also fun and witty. They bring a smile to the lips. Such cheerful colours too!
Cookie Cutter´s last blog .. – Day 5 Besancon
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emily at thirtyeight20 commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:43 am
What fun images! I paused over every single one so I wouldn’t miss any of the details.
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Caro-lines-images commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Funny picture! Like the second most.
I love this kind of making evey-day-photos mischievous.
Caro-lines-images´s last blog ..The Art of Life
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Jan commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Stunning.
Thanks for posting.
Jan´s last blog ..? New Tartan For London
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Sarah commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Anne Hubert’s website is amazing! I wish she had her online shop set up so I could have a piece of her gorgeous work in my home now. But the eye candy is fab!
Sarah´s last blog ..Funny Valentine
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Melissa Allam commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I’m swooning over these photo’s today. I love the color, the whimsy, the humor and they are so fun. I like fun! And that music goes so well with her photographs too. Lovely, Lovely, Lovely!
Melissa Allam´s last blog ..Enduring Love
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lindsay commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 11:03 am
I love all the playfullness in her work. AND I’m crazy about that yellow tin roof!
lindsay´s last blog ..Two Good Things.
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Brigitte commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Such a sense of play in these images!
Brigitte´s last blog ..But Enough About Me
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Sam commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 11:47 am
This is my dream: to have such amazing photography of my product line someday. This work is really fun!
Sam´s last blog ..Peter Pawlak
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Katherine commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I love the playfulness & imagination behind all of her work. Is it bad that I like the fornicating furniture shots most?!
Katherine´s last blog ..resonating
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decor8 commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I have known Scott Dimond for a few years now and have had the pleasure of his company on several memorable trips. The thing that impresses me about Scott is his tenacity. When Scott gets an idea for a photo, he not only figures out how to make it happen technically, he actually follows through and makes the vision in his head a reality. A lot of photographers have great ideas but no follow through. Another thing I like about Scott is that he is willing to try anything and does not limit himself to one genre of photography. Personally, I think photographers grow best as artists when they are generalists, when they experiment and delve into all areas of photography. The photographers that I know that are super creative are the ones that dabbled and tinkered and played the most. Scott is a consumate dabbler and I have seen his work soar in creativity over the last few years. Thanks Scott for the constant inspiration!