This weeks Magazine articals

                         Digital Camera World

Spring photography tips: 

How to photograph flowers in the wild

This artical talks about using different lenses and increasing the depth of field so the subject can be recorded in sharp focus. 
Read more http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/05/08/spring-photography-tips-how-to-photograph-flowers-in-the-wild/?ns_service 

Family Photo Ideas:

This artical tells you how to take family portraits shooting a profile with 3 step by step tips on how to do it along with using a black backdrop and how to position your light.
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/05/07/family-photo-ideas-make-a-striking-family-portrait-from-individual-faces-in-profile/?ns_service 

Using shutter speed:  How to control your shutter for cool effects

This articals tells you how to use your shutter speed, take ccontrol of it with a cheat sheet.http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/05/03/using-shutter-speed-creatively-how-to-take-control-of-your-shutter-for-cool-effects/?ns_service=mail&ns_robot=partner-Adestra&ns_campaign=5458&ns_source=Adestra&ns_mchannel=email-n&ns_linkname=Read%20more%20%C2%BB&ns_fee=0&ns_recipient=trezler%40gmail.com&ns_mail_uid=87&ns_mail_job=6493

 10 things every photographer should know: Photoshop CC

Photoshop had made changes of re-branding the software as Photoshop CC  to reinforce it's commitment to Creative Cloud service, along with 15 new apps. There are 10 things you should know. Read the full artical here http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/05/07/photoshop-cc-10-things-every-photographer-should-know/?ns_service=mail&ns_robot=partner-Adestra&ns_campaign=5458&ns_source=Adestra&ns_mchannel=email-n&ns_linkname=Read%20more%20%C2%BB&ns_fee=0&ns_recipient=trezler%40gmail.com&ns_mail_uid=87&ns_mail_job=6493  

                     Photography BB Magazine

 

Photography BB announced that  the magazine will be retire . You can download the (54) magazines for free in PDF format from now till June 1, 2013.
 Here's the link  http://www.photographybb.com/magazine/download

But don't worry because Photography BB has come up with something new product called Clarity Beyond the Camera. It will focus on all  photographers to  beginners to beginners to the most experienced, amateurs to the most professional, and everyone in between.

                         Rangefinder  

2 Day Workshop

WPPI, and PDN's Photo Plus Expo

Pricing- members $199 non-members $249
$50 discount for members 
 May -20-21 Chicago
June 3-4 Atlantic City
July 15-16 Los Angeles
Aug 5-6 Las Vegas

Subjects includes;
* Wedding & portrait 
*Commercial & Editing
* Lighting & Posing
* Buisness & Marketing
* Post production & work flow techniques
* Small group hands- on   expeirences
*Portfolio Reviews
lunch and daily refreshments will be served.For more information and guest speakers visit 
ontheroadphotoshow.com 

  
 

 

Captured Shots: Free 50 4x6 Prints

Captured Shots: Free 50 4x6 Prints:                                    50 Free Prints                          It's time to get your photos off your devices and g...

Free 50 4x6 Prints

                                50 Free Prints

                        

It's time to get your photos off your devices and get them printed. Snapfish is giving you  50 free 4x6 prints + shipping. All you have to do is upload your pictures to your account on http://www.snapfish.com/ If you don't have an account you will need to register. This will be in a digital code. Once you have uploaded your photos you enter the the activation code and you're done. You must have a valid email address.Prints will be shipped your mailing address.

I have had prints printed from Snapfish and the quality is excellent. They print on HP photo paper. Did you know if you have a Meijer store in your area you can upload your prints to your account and pick them up at Meijer? 

Disclaimer: All opinions are  my own. I have received  free prints from Snapfish in the same format as this giveaway.

Entry-Form

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This week's Magazine Newsletters

                             Digital Camera World 

                         Lightroom Library

            A common sense way to organizing your photos

 

Adobe Lightroom Library quick guide will show you how to set up your library, whether you're a beginner or have experience. The Adobe Lightroom is a database that assigns and remembers things l like where your photos are stored on your hard drive, which key words are assigned, and if any tonal adjustments have been made and so on.
 Read more  
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/04/20/lightroom-library-module-a-common-sense-way-of-organizing-your-photos/
  

Adobe Lightroom 5: The 6 new features you need to know abouthttp://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/04/15/adobe-lightroom-5-what-you-need-to-know-about-its-key-features/?

Download Adobe Lightroom 5 Beta, will expire June 2013.

You have to sign into your Adobe account to download. Lightroom can be downloaded for Windows or Mac version

https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?loc=EN_US&e=labs_lightroom5

 Shadow Art :Abstract photography effects with everyday items

 Learn how to make shadow art using everyday household items .Find things that will make silhouettes.Glass props works best as they give off a interesting shadows with light. Learn more about camera settings, materials to use and more .
Read more.
 http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/04/13/shadow-art-abstract-photography-effects-with-everyday-items/

                     

34 Photoshop effects every photographer must try

                 Here are five of them

1. camera profiles in Adobe Camera Raw

2. High Pass filter sharpening

3. Blitz zits and wrinkles with
 the Spot Healing Brush tool

4.Perfect tricky selections with
the Refine Edge tool

5. Smooth skin using the Adjustment Brush in Adobe Camera Raw

read full article
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/04/04/34-photoshop-effects-every-photographer-must-try/

10 common exposure problems every photographer faces and how to fix themhttp://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/04/10/10-common-exposure-problems-every-photographer-faces-and-how-to-fix-them/?ns_service=mail&ns_robot=partner-Adestra&ns_campaign=5223&ns_source=Adestra&ns_mchannel=email-

How To Take Pictures through a window and avoid reflection 

New Software:Capture One Pro 7

Group Photography: 12 ways To Make your Portraits Shine

Shooting In Full Sun: 3 Ways to Banish shadows shooting                                    Portraits Outside

Best Macro Flash: Top 6 models tested and rated

you can read these articles on their web page here

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/

 If you want more tips and tutorials click on the photography Tips tab

                              

My Memories Suite Digital Scrpabook 4

                     My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbook 4

Once again My Memories came out with another great digital scrapbook program. My memories is the top ten gold award winner for 2013. If some of you remembered I had done a review and giveaway on the Memories Suite 3 version and I really enjoyed it.

My memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking 4 can be  used on mac or pc. Here are the features you can do.

* designed templates

* papers and embellishments

* make scrapbook pages 

* make an album and print it

* make projects from scratch,

* custom gifts : laptop skins, Iphone skins, jewelry and magnets

print your projects or pages from home or export them 

* save images JPEG,PNG,PDF,SVG

* create dvds or slideshows using the software and share 

 My memories is running a special offer from April 14-16 .Get 15% off and when you purchase the program you will get a free photobook. Here's the link https://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software

It's Raing Money $1,000 Giveaway

Welcome to the It's Raining Money Giveaway!

Sponsored by Rather-Be-Shopping.com

Since 2001, Rather-Be-Shopping.com has been helping consumers save money with coupon codes to over 900 retailers. They also have a brand new free iPhone app that allows users to save with mobile in-store coupons by displaying the coupon directly on the phone at checkout. Cashier just scans your phone and you collect your savings. Popular retailers offering coupons include Lands’ End, Old Navy, Crate & Barrel, Home Depot, Kohl’s, American Eagle Outfitters, and Walmart.

Organized by Mom Powered Media

Hosted by: Giveaway Bandit, Capri's Coupons, Bay Area Mommy, My Vegan Gluten-Free Life, Growing Up Bilingual, The Stuff of Success, Java John Z's, Mommy Bear Media, Frugal Mom Eh, Powered By Mom and Baby Costcutters.

We are giving you not one but two chances to win $500 for a total Raining Cash prize of a whopping $1000! Make sure you stop by Mom to Bed by 8 today for your second chance at $500!

One lucky reader will receive $500 Visa Gift Card {or paypal}.

Giveaway ends May 1st at 11:59pm, open worlwide, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Captured Shots  is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Mail Pix Review

                                          Mail Pix

I was given a chance to review a 12 x 18, and a 20 x 30 photo enlargements and some 4x6 prints from Mail Pix . Both pictures were shot on a Sony Cyber Shot DSC W65 7 mega pixels ,ISO 400 , print size 11x17 . The first picture is my grand daughters in black & white and the second is me, hubby,daughter , grand daughters and son The photos were printed on Kodak silver- Hailder paper so the pictures don't fade and stay brilliant and is available in glossy and matt finish. I chose  a Matt finish . The quality of the photos are excellent . I give them 5 stars. 

Mail Pix is an online photo company that provides everything you need for your photo projects and prints. Prints are  available in sizes from 5x7 up to 20x30. At Mail Pix you can create anything from your photos.

12x18 pictures20x30 photos 

4x6 prints 

digital photo printing

* make fleece blankets   
* Photo books                                               
* Reusable grocery bags                             
* Posters & Collages
* Photo Panels
* Canvas Prints
* Alluminum Metal Prints
* I Phone & Ipad cases
* Magnets
*Calenders
* Photo Cards
You  can even print photos from your Facebook account too. Mail Pix offers a 100%  satisfaction guarantee.  Visit Mail Pix online and make your next photo project or print out your favorite photos  .This would make a great gift for Mother's Day. if you don't have an account  it only takes a couple of minutes to create one and you have unlimited storage. This month's special you can order 5x7  prints for .50 cents  use promo code Print5x7  Visit Mail Pix today and get started. Here's their link. http://www.mailpix.com/.
 Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

                                                   Keep Snappin'!

Disclosure: Captured Shots received the items mentioned above for a free evaluation. All opinion are 100% of my own. 

Win a Canon Power Shot

                     Win A  Canon Power Shot A 810 

If you're like me and take a ton of pictures or are in need of a new camera then you came to the right place. With Easter coming up this would be great prize to capture those special moments and all the other canid shots. Introducing The new Canon Power Shot A810 digital camera delivers beautiful images and stunning videos. Features great Smart AUTO, 720p HD Video, IFrame, 16.0 Megapixel Image Sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor,DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and Digital IS.

Perfect for capturing your Easter memories this year!

How To Enter

Create a new registry with at least 3 gift items or add to your existing MyPerfectGift registry. When you sign up please use the word “MPM” in the “Referred By” box to be eligible for a bonus prize of a $15 gift card for iTunes or Starbucks, your choice! Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter!

Giveaway ends March 21st at 11:59pm est, open to US Only, ages 18+

Disclosure: I did not received compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Restless Mama In Michigan  is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This event was organized by MomPoweredMedia please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

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Photo Contest

                       "Dear Santa, I was framed  "

                                Holiday Photo Contest

                             Hosted by Kanagroo Mama

There are  4 categories.

Blessing's Photo

Grinch 

Love

Feast

$1400+ in prizes!

Weekly drawing starting Dec 14, 21, 28

 for those who submit a photo by friday at midnight PST
for submitting photo you will be using a via InLinkz tool then you will go to the bottom of the post and fill the  Giveaway Tool Widget
and make sure you put what category your photo is going into . You must complete both steps to be eligible to win prizes.
There will be a mandatory entry of who referring you, please tell them Captured Shots/Theresa Rezler sent you. You must have at least one entry category entered.
submissions end 12/31
Here's the link

 http://kangaroomama.com/revised-dear-santa-i-was-framed-holiday-photo-contest-submissions-ends-1231/

                                          My entries      

More Contest

 I came across this website yesterday so I thought I'd share it       with my readers.

       

                        Photography BB Magazine

                                 

                          12 days of Prizes 

                   Day 8 Prize Topaz Lens Effects

                               

                         Topaz Lens Effects brings all of your camera lenses and filters (and even those you don’t have yet) together in a powerful and easy-to-use plug-in, eliminating the need for additional and expensive equipment, while providing unparalleled editing flexibility. The diverse range of effects made possible by virtual simulation of common lenses, filters and speciality cameras make it easier than ever to change or emphasize focal points, adjust depth-of-field, add vignettes, balance color tone.
To get an entry into the drawing , all you have to do is click the like button on the Backlit Box Thread.
Here's the link for the contest.Drawing ends Dec 11, 2012 PST.

http://www.photographybb.com/site-news/headline-story/12-days-of-prizes-day-8-topaz-lens-effects/

                                     Beginners vs Experts

                Ask a question/ Answer a question

       For this contest there are many different ways to enter. For this prize you have to either ask a question or answer a question. If you're a beginner photographer you would ask a question and the experienced photographers will answer your question.This  is for both beginners and experienced . Easy to do. Going on now through Dec 15, 2012 by midnight PST.  Both   community members will be the winners of a Drobo Mini Plus carrying case. Here's a video to see how it works.
Here's the link to enter. Good Luck!

                                        http://www.photographybb.com/