Lustrous Presets

ATTENTION LIGHTROOM (and PS) LOVERS!!!
Get ready to be introduced to a fabulous new preset collection, Lustrous Presets .

Perfect for fashion photographer, boudoir and babies alike.

Turn your images into LUSTROUS pieces of art,
with these amazing presets from Lustrous Presets

Easy to use, with a few simple clicks, you can
transform your images from dull to DRAMATICALLY GORGEOUS!

Lustrous Presets  is a happy new addition to my preset collection,
and I found them not only easy to use…
but really, honestly, amazing.

You can see for yourself above what you can accomplish with
with their collections, but why not snag
these dumplings for yourself… starting at only $20, WHY NOT!

And get ready for her prices, because they are INSANELY AFFORDABLE!

Starting at just $20…. and topping off at $39 for a complete collection… you cant afford to NOT grab these pretty darlings.

BUT…
WHO WANTS TO WIN?!
Three (3)… yep you read that right, 3 winners will get the COMPLETE COLLECTION

HOW TO ENTER
Simply visit their site >>> Lustrous Presets
then come back HERE and let us know which is your favorite… they are all pretty outstanding!

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Happy Cinco de Mayo, y’all! Do you have anything fun planned for today? Well, before you head off to eat tons of yummy food, be sure to check out the awesome shop I’m featuring today!

I’m so in love with bonnets on newborn girls, and I recently came across a shop that sells some of the sweetest li’l bonnets I’ve ever seen.  Just Josie is an Etsy shop based out of Idaho, and I absolutely adore every item in the shop!

Isn’t this little pink number just darling? I love the lace detail, and the flower is detachable for two different looks! Here’s a closeup so you can see the detail.

And this gorgeous yellow bonnet? It is THE softest hat in my newborn hat collection. Seriously. After I use it for a session, I’m tempted to snuggle up with it like a stuffed animal – it’s THAT soft!

Just Josie also creates lovely newborn headbands. I’m crazy about these little ruffle headbands. They’re perfectly sized for newborns (not too big that they slip down over baby’s eyes, and not too tight to leave uncomfortable marks on delicate li’l foreheads), and the pearl and rhinestone details are perfectly girly.

Lace and pearls – what could be better? And the soft ivory color will probably match every blanket in your backdrop collection!

You really need to go check out her shop. Right now. The vintage style fabric bonnets are to die for cute. And she has so many different styles of headbands – ruffles, flowers, pearls, halos. The possibilities are endless.

Just Josie is giving away a $40 gift certificate to her shop. If you’d like to win, make sure to “like” Just Josie on Facebook. Then, head on over to her Etsy shop and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment letting us know which item is your absolute favorite.

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Lillian Grace

Super sweet

Uber organic

Perfectly precious

Lillian Grace is all that and than some extra goodness all wrapped up into one lil shop!
Their header tagline really does say it all…
“inspired by heirloom pieces, with a chic elegance and natural organic feel”.

Coveted by lead photographers in the industry,
Lillian Grace has a way with creating props that leave us drooling over our keyboards.

Mixing pieces of natural textures & organic balance,
with classic charm & antique appeal,
Lillian Grace is a modern girls dream…
and by modern, I mean us photographers who are in sync with the 2012 vintage twists we love and adore!

I had the pleasure to use one of her bonnets, and natural bow head bands
and simply stated….they feel & look delicate & dainty…
however, are made strong & full!

These are 2 pieces that will never leave my prop stash!

Want more?What about a DISCOUNT ALERT!!??

discount … 10% off with code “insanity” to run through feature

(above images thanks to our fabulous propping friend Keri Meyers)

www.facebook.com/liliangracecreations
www.liliangracecreations.com

WHO WANTS TO WIN?!
One lucky reader will win a … $35 gift cert

HOW TO ENTER…simply visit their shop >>> www.liliangracecreations.com (you know you wanna anyway), and take a peek around. Then come back HERE and leave a comment on what youd spend your $35 on!

EASY PEASY

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Eye Candy Overlays | Volz25

A shop we’ve been obsessed with since the beginnings of PI,
Eye Candy Overlays | Volz25 is a MUST for all photographers.

What better way to add a unique twist to your photography edits,
and create something truly whimsical & fantastic!

Eye Candy Overlays | Volz25 has a plethora of goodies that I adore,
SERIOUSLY ADORE!

From their beloved OVERLAYS
to their beautiful ALBUM TEMPLATES and CARD TEMPLATE
and their brand new PRINTABLES… yep, you got it…
fabulous Eye Candy that you can PRINT and use!
No need to just do photoshop overlays anymore,
you an print these goodies now as well!

For instance…. $15 and you can snatch up this vintage camera collection
and print away cuteness like this…

In fact, I love the words of Eye Candy directly…

“These printable props will be the best ice breaker for your next party or event! They also possess a small amount of magical power- when one of these props is placed in the hands of a child, it will instantly cause said child to beg to have their picture taken! *

* results are not typical, and you should not assume this will work.
All joking aside… they ARE fun to play with… whether you are young or just young at heart! Setting up a makeshift photo booth is easy peasy, but really isnt necessary!

Ideas for the printable props:”

You can use these props in your next party, as favors…
or anything else that strikes your fancy!

Yep, those are printables… not just overlays

SWOON!!!

Now my new obsession with Eye Candy Overlays | Volz25
is using them for my studio chalk wall.

I can create art through photography, YES INDEED…
however when it comes to drawing art on my chalk wall..
yeah, I need help there! haha

And who else to the rescue, but Eye Candy Overlays | Volz25!!

I snatched up some of their fabulous overlay goodies, and used them on my chalk wall in post processing.  Clients would never guess I didnt draw them myself (unless they know of my dudly drawing skills lol), and thanks to Eye Candy, my chalk wall is put to good, and whimsical, use!!!

DISCOUNT ALERRRRRT!!!

50% off coupon code.
Use Code:  PI50MAY
It will expire the following WED… so that would be 5/9/12

Want more Eye Candy?  Visit them on FACEBOOK!!!

WHO WANTS TO WIN?!

One lucky reader will win a … ready for it?
$100 gift card to the digital shop!!!!

HOW TO ENTER…

simply visit their site (link above) and then come back HERE and comment on what youd  spend your $100 on

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Baby Dream Backdrops

Been dreaming about a fabulous new backdrop?
Dream no more, and check into reality prop junkies!!!

Baby Dream Backdrops is your new obsession… trust me!
Made from a thick wrinkle resistant fabric, yes fabric, Baby Dream Backdrops
can assure you wrinkle free drops, with BURSTS of color every time.

Now I’m used to vinyl drops, which I LOVE!
However, after using the fabric drops from Baby Dream Backdrops, I am left in awe!

Super easy to use, just clip to your backdrop stand, or simply drape over another drop on stand.. or furniture… or really anything! These drops are thick and simple to use, leaving no creases or ugly wrinkles like other fabric drops I’ve used in the past.

The vibrancy in colors, with the quality (& softness) of the fabric,
make my Colorful Door backdrop my new “go to” drop on shoots.

Not to mention… this drop is perfect for all ages…
all sizes… and ALL of Gods creatures!!!

Plus, look how happy it makes people when they are photographed on the
Baby Dream Backdrops.

lol… seriously… gorgeous drops, easy to use,
and always ready on key with NO WRINKLES!

Plus take advantage of their reversible 2 in 1 backdrops,
which will save you even more storage space, and the simplicity
to just FLIP your drop over for another quick style & backdrop.

DISCOUNT ALERT!!!

20% off code is babydream

Want MORE Baby Dream Backdrops???

Prices & Ordering FAQ
Drop FAQ
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WHO WANTS TO WIN?!

One very lucky reader will win their popular double sided 60×80 drop.
Winner will get to choose their favorite 2 designs,
to create 1 fabulous drop!

HOW TO ENTER…
Simly… check out their site >>> Baby Dream Backdrops and peek around
Then come back here and comment on which 2 designs youd choose for your double drop!

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