First of all … Wondering who won a free scrapbooking kit from ExpressTheMoment.com? If you see your name listed below, email kim@expressthemoment.com with your information and she will take care of you. Congratulations!
1. Carla Hundley in Utah
2. Jenny A. in San Diego, CA
3. Valerie Hoyle in Richmond, MO
4. Susanne N. in Plano, TX
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I’m enjoying a few little photo challenges around here and I am loving the entries for the newest challenge to shoot from the floor (yesterday’s post). I already can’t wait to share my favorites! Just you wait.
Isn’t it fun to feel challenged? It’s refreshing to try something different once in a while. Photography is one of those things that every single one of you are involved with. Well … maybe 99% of you. Most of us put our faces behind a camera on a regular basis because we love to document our life and surroundings and loved ones.
For those of you who are thinking about taking your photography a step further and making it your business … or for those of you who have already begun to make your mark in that industry … here’s something fun to know about:
I love that there are talented, hard-working, creative people out there doing their thing to bless others with the gift of photographs. It’s an unmatchable gift. It really is.
I blogged my “ode to photography” back in March and also did a giveaway of a book full of advice for those interested in going into the business of taking pictures. The book is by Pascale Wowak, a professional photographer.
Pascale has done it again. Her new e-book covers everything you need to know in order to successfully launch and sustain your own photography business: logo, branding, pricing, technical expertise, marketing, using reflectors and other tools of the trade, post processing, RAW editing, using actions correctly, business forms, composition, preventing burn out, finding your style, copyright considerations, plenty of links to great articles and other websites and, basically, just a whole lot of sound advice. It’s 50 pages chock-full of valuable advice, expertise, images and information.
This e-book is for those of you who already have all the technical basics down. The price is $99 but she is offering a discount to you, my readers, bringing it down to $75. Use the code ProjectLife at checkout. Go here for more information & to order.
Pascale is giving away her new eBook to one of my readers! Want it? You know what to do. Leave your first name, city, state (or country) and if you want, tell us if you’re already in the business of photography or thinking about it or what. A randomly selected winner will be announced on Thursday 9/9.
Tags: eBook, giveaway, pascale wowak, photography business
OMG! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE that book. I have been tossing around the idea of starting my own Photography Company. It is an understatement to say I love to take pictures! I take my camera everywhere because I never know if I will see something that will inspire me or something wonderful that my kids may do. At every party or get together I am asked to take pictures and it just makes my heart happy. My husband just gave me a new camera for our 10th anniversary on Sept 3rd, haven’t put it down since. So this book would be a great addition to figure out where to start.
Jennifer
Hesperia CA
Christine, Sonora, CA
I officially launched my business this week. I would so love that book! Thank you!
I am in the beginning stages of building my portfolio- finally following my dream! Fighting fears and moving out of the familiar. So could use this to jump start my business!
I dream about launching a photography business someday, when all the preschoolers in my house are in school. This book looks very interesting.
Kendall
Austin, Tx
Just want to improve my photography skills so my family will value my pictures as much as I do. Your book may just be the missing piece to my puzzle. Thank you for the chance to win.
Holly
Auburn, WA
I already have a biz but would love the book!!
Laura
Lincoln, NE
Lacey
Gilbert, Arizona
I would love to have this for me and my sister. Professional photography has always been something I would love to do but have not felt confident enough to do it. My sister feels the same way and wants us to do it together. This book would be a great start!
I would love to win this book for my son!!! He is a pre-med major in college and has been dabbling in photography since he got a camera for his h.s. graduation. He is in college in San Diego, so he just started playing around shooting sunsets, ocean, friends, and his keen eye and raw talent have exploded. He now makes some extra money by doing senior photo shoots, family shoots, etc. when he comes home (Twin Falls, ID) on break. I think he already has 6 sessions lined up for Thanksgiving! So, you see, I think this book would be awesome for him, to teach him some tools and give him some great ideas so he can indulge in his passion further!
Thanks Becky!
Clara, Honolulu, HI
Freelanced quite a lot but scaled back when I had my family. I still take on freelance jobs once in a while but would love a full fledged business one day.
Me. . . me . . . me
jung
round rock, tx
trying to get into it professionally…have already done many shoots for “practice.”
Krystn
Clinton, Utah
Thinking about photography…a whole lot lately.
Utah.
Not really interested in a full blown photography business just yet. Always looking to improve. I do paying sessions for people in the fall…dealing with that amount is difficult enough. Taxes! Drives me insane!
Any resourse I can get to make my business prosper is valuable to me! Thank you for this opportunity
Howdy from Oklahoma!! I would L-O-V-E this book. I fell in love with photography a couple of years ago when my sweet hubby bought me a Cannon Rebel for my birthday. Now I have am the offical photographer for all of my friends and family (which I am just tickled to do). I don’t know what it is but I love to look at the world in pictures, I love capturing moments that might be forgotten…(ok tear, tear). I have kicked around the idea of taking pictures professionaly for a while now, I just don’t know how to get started. This book would help this “once was kindergarten teacher-now stay-at-home mom” with her dream.
God Bless from Oklahoma!
Just starting out.
Catherine
Kitchener, Ontario
I would SO love this book. I recently started my own photo buisness, and am just figuring out all the fine details.
Thanks for the chance to win this.
Nicole Mantooth
Victorville, California
i would love this book! i’m not sure if i’ll ever really go into the photog buisness-there are SO many great ones out there, it’s a little intimidating…but this book would be very helpful nonetheless!
Nikki
Lake City, MN
Los Angeles, CA
Trying ti get started in the business and a side job. I would love a little advice.
Stacey O.
North Logan UT
I’m actually just now trying to start a business. I made a facebook page and I’ve done a lot of free shoots to build up a portfolio…now it’s time to make some money!
Lisa B
Redding, CA
Janalee S
Sacramento, Ca
I am ready to launch – well, emotionally.
Could really use this book for sooooo many unanswered questions to save me hours of researching online. Hope I win!!
Kelly J
McKinney, TX
I would love this !
Renee
Cumming, GA
Want to start a business…would love the pointers!!!
I would LOVE a copy of this! I have been wanting to take that step into photography as a career. This would save me so much time in researching.
totally would love a copy of this!
Tune
Flower Mound, TX
I have a photography business…but it’s just a side business for now. My main job is teaching,but I would love to make it a full time business.
How happy I would be to receive such an informative book.
I am not a professional photographer but love, love, love the art of photography. Many of many friends and family say that I have missed my calling. Maybe this book will inspire me to take it all the way.
Happy trails,
Veronique
This is just what I have been needing! I would love to win this ebook but will seriously consider buying it (with the discount-thanks Becky) if I am not the lucky lady! Thank you also for the opportunity to win!
Ashley
Peoria, AZ
Just starting out and would love the insights this would give! Thanks for the opportunity to win Becky!
How awesome! And what beautiful photos! Thanks for the opportunity!
Lindsay Lou
Monroe City, MO
Love the giveaways – thanks Becky!
Emily
Point Lookout, MO
I’ve never really thought about making photography my business, but I absolutely love taking pictures and would like any advice I can get.
What an awesome prize. I would love to win this. It could be just what I need to jumpstart my life decisions and be able to spend more time with my family.
Kristi in Springfield IL
Would love this for my sister!
Would love this book!! Thanks for the giveaways, Becky!!
My sister has become an amazing photographer in the past year and is really passionate about it. She loves to do photo shoots for friends and see the joy it brings them. She would be super excited about having a business full time involving photography. I’d love to win this as a gift for her! Thanks for the giveaway.
I’m on the brink of trying to launch photography as a business. I’d love the advice!
Murphy, TX
Mel H. Hutchinson KS
Would love to shoot portraits more for at least my enjoyment and sharing with friends!
oooh…this would be awesome! I just started my photography business in June, and would sure love some great tips!!!
Lisa
Sandy, Utah
I am just starting my photography business and would love to learn more!
I would love to have a copy of this book! I always get the comment that I should be doing photography as a living, but am always hesitant to take the next steps.
Christine S
Ida, MI
I am really wanting to start my own photo biz, but just not sure how to get my pics to the next level, and need some more learning in photoshop, so, yes, I would LOVE this book! Thanks for a chance to win!
Emily
Elwood, Ut
wow! that is a bunch of real wisdom from a beautiful artist! I’d love LOVE to devour that book! I have dabbled in making a “business” of photography, mostly doing things for friends & taking portraits for Christmas Cards….but I know that it is what I love.
thank you both-lots of inspiration from you!!
~Ada in Coastal Cali
I would love a copy of this book! I am venturing into the business and need tons of help and advice!
Tori~Singapore