Designer Freebie
October 30, 2009 by Carrie Bombria
Filed under Gifts
This months freebie is a blog header from Carrie Bombria! The header is 835×278 pixels and includes 3 frames with clipping masks. You can customize the colors in the layers palette since the file is left as a .PSD and just add your own logo and voila!!
You can download this freebie by going into our forums HERE (freebie is in the General Chit Chat Section)
And while you’re there, why not check out some of the new topics, or start a new one of your own!
Author: Carrie Bombria of Carrie Ann Photography and designer at Pink Ink Studios
Your 101 in 1001?
October 29, 2009 by Holly McCaig
Filed under Just a Note
This week, I was blessed with the opportunity to take a workshop by the fabulous, Melissa Jill out in the Phoenix area. I love that city! The cacti, the people, the energy in the city of the sun! So energizing. What a wealth of information and inspiration the workshop was for me as well! The amazing photographers that attended are now friends for life.
One thing that Melissa mentioned was how important blogging was. And, with that, she touched on her 101 in 1001. Not that we should be doing that subject in particular, but that is was part of her blog and how it keeps her ability to create content consistently (among other ideas). I love this concept. This blog posting – as well as a personal challenge for our own goals. Whether they are personal or professional, it’s something we can all do.
We all struggle with things to blog about. Social media can be totally overwhelming. But, let’s face it, it’s free and the more consistent we are with it, the more it aids in growing our businesses as photographers.
I’m going to take this challenge! Be watching my own blog for my final list soon. I love how Melissa links back to her list post when she completes something. Are you going to take the challenge?
Author: Holly McCaig of Holly McCaig Designs and Pink Ink Studios
Texture Tuesday
October 27, 2009 by Carrie Bombria
Filed under Texture Tuesday
This month’s textures are sponsored by our design team member, Carrie Bombria
You can pick up the texture by clicking HERE
What’s New This Week
October 22, 2009 by Holly McCaig
Filed under New Products
Sorry! I’m out of town and didn’t think about getting someone to post this!
Here’s some new goodies in the store this week for you. Remember to fan us on Facebook to learn about my own (Holly’s) 10% coupon this week!
From Kim Hill – I love these card templates!
And these!
From Carrie – this template:
And, from me – stuff for photobooths and other fun parties you might be shooting!
Bubble Thoughts Printouts
And, fun mustaches. Available in lots of fun colors!
Texture Tuesday
October 20, 2009 by Carrie Bombria
Filed under Texture Tuesday
This month’s textures are sponsored by our design team member, Carrie Bombria
You can pick up the texture by clicking HERE
Alison Waring Spotlight
October 19, 2009 by meganrogers
Filed under Photographer Spotlight
Tell us your name: Alison Waring
Where do you live? Central Florida
Your site or blog address: www.alisonwaring.com
Describe your photography subject focus I try and capture a moment. Something that’ll make your heart smile. A special smirk, toddler snuggling a lovey or the angsty look of a teen.
How would you describe your photography style? Candid with a PoP!
What do you shoot with? Nikon D80 (hopefully a D700 soon)
Your favorite camera equipment…My brand spankin’ new Funky Camera Wristlet
If you could only use one lens what would it be? Def my 50mm 1.8 it never comes off the body.
Does your camera have a name? Oddly no. I shall have to make one up.
How do you stay motivated? It’s really not hard. Mostly my clients keep me motivated- seeing the joy (and sometimes tears) makes me want to do it over and over again.
How long have you been a photographer? Officially 2 years now. Unofficially since I was in middle school.
If not a photographer, then….A horse. I’m joking. Something with horses.
Your go-to camera shop? B&H Photo (online of course).
What makes your job easy? I have like the best clients. They’re fun and have cute kids.
Which album company do you recommend? Finao. Awesome products and a great variety of cover choices. And their album box is to die for!
If you could choose anyone to do a photoshoot of you/your family, who would your choose? Cheryl Muhr, she’s so light hearted and gives awesome hugs.
Favorite Pink Ink Studios product? That’s hard I love’em all! Most helpful I’d say the Portrait Party Package.
Best advice for new photographers breaking into the business? More than anything have your contracts and packages completely figured out before you start. There’s no winging it or making it up as you go.
Magazine must have? Photoshop User, Professional Photographer, After Capture and a bazillion more.
What’s your guilty pleasure? Twitter. I’m so addicted.
My weakness is…Spiders *blech*
My strength is… The overwhelming support I get from friends and family.
What do you do when you first wake up? Pee. Then brush my teeth. Is that too intimate?
Finish this quote: When It rains…it’s NAPTIME!!!!!
Who Do You Love? The maker of my Hostess Cupcake lip-gloss. My family of course.
Do you read your horoscope? Nah don’t have time.
Blog addiction… Sadly I don’t have one. My attention span can only handle Tweets right now.
Tattoos…They look great on other people.
MAC or PC…PC but I so wish Mac.
80′s Music…Horrible hair great music.
What’s on your iPod? A lot of David Gray, massive amount of 1 hit wonders (yes that means Vanilla Ice & SirMixALot) and everything I’ve ever Shazam’d off the TV.
Morning or night? Night. I hate the morning it’s all early and bright blech!
My friends say…I’m AWESOME!! No really they do. So does Rock Band.
Travel dreams…Fiji
On my day off… Ha ha no such thing! I’m a stay at home mom on my “days off” so it’s family family family when I’m not shooting (which I love and would never change).
One of your top 100 to do before you die? What isn’t? I’ve never really traveled so I have to do that :0)
What’s New This Week?
October 15, 2009 by Holly McCaig
Filed under New Products
Lots more new goodies coming to you! Don’t forget, this month is 10% off all Christmas cards – just check that category and they will automatically discount at checkout!
This week from Holly:
Valentines Day Mini Session Promotion Packet
Madilu Designs has a couple of cards for you!
Heather Green has new card and storyboard templates:
One of the Teen Angst Storyboards in her store!
And, from Carrie:
October Poll
October 14, 2009 by Tara Sroka
Filed under Polls
Texture Tuesday
October 13, 2009 by Carrie Bombria
Filed under Texture Tuesday
This month’s textures are sponsored by our design team member, Carrie Bombria
You can pick up the texture by clicking HERE
What’s New This Week?
October 7, 2009 by Holly McCaig
Filed under New Products
Some more new goodies in the store this week for you!
Holly’s got a few new things for you!
Vintage Valentine, Save the Date
From Tara Sroka Designs:
From Kim Hill:
From Carrie Bombria:
