Are you new to photography or a veteran who needs inspiration? I have just the thing for you – Real. Life. Photography., a new ebook from Rebecca Cooper of Simple As That.
Real. Life Photography. is an super affordable, beautifully written and designed ebook which will give you inspiration and practical tips to help you capture sweet moments in your everyday life.
In 70 pages of photo fabulousness, Rebecca shares her best insider tricks for taking amazing photos in all kinds of real-life situations.
Illustrated by 127 real-life photos, this life-changing eBook is organized into six useful chapters, including: Photographing Real Life, Using Real Light, Capturing Real Relationships, Practicing Real Patience, Enhancing Real Photos, and Checklists for Real Life.
Another thing I loved about the book was that while I was reading I felt like I could hear her sweet voice coming through. Rebecca managed to instruct, educate and inspire without getting overly technical. For those who are still learning the basics of photography and their cameras, she included the settings used for each shot.
I love that her tips are common sense but often forgotten or not thought of things, like resetting your camera to generic settings before putting away for the day, or how to be sneaky to capture candid moments. The images she shares are of everyday life, but taken in a way that makes them meaningful and poignant.
Also included in the ebook are some of editing tips and actions she uses. The tips are good and I am sure the actions she mentions are wonderful too, but I can’t help but point you to my workflow action sets instead – Everyday Basics 123 (for new action users) or Everyday Essentials.
I highly recommend Real. Life. Photography. for everyone getting started in photography and for those who have been shooting a while but have lost their motivation, because this book really will inspire you to pick up your camera again! The regular price is $12.99 but they have an introductory offer of just $9.99.
Rebecca has graciously given me a copy of this book to give away to an Everyday Elements’ reader and since I think it is such a super ebook, I am going to give one away myself as well – so TWO people will win a copy of Real. Life. Photography this week!
To enter the giveaway leave a comment on this blog post (at the blog, not via email and not on Facebook) telling me the last time you printed pictures. For example – last week, two months ago, last year, etc. GIVEAWAY IS OVER.
Winning comment numbers were 56 and 126, left by Kimberly and Jolinne. Congratulations, ladies!!
- One entry per person
Giveaway ends Thursday, June 27 at 11:30 PMGiveaway has ended- Two winning comment number will be chosen via Random.org
- Winners have one week to reply to emails, after which new winner(s) will be selected
If you are new to photography and are wanting to start editing with Photoshop Elements, I have a new ebook of my own out – PSE From Scratch A Quick Start Guide for Photoshop Elements.
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Two weeks ago I printed a photo collage.
I ordered prints for a client about three weeks ago. Thanks for doing this giveaway!
I printed pictures a month ago.
I printed photos of my grand kids a month ago and need to do some more. I am intrigued by your actions and need to read more of your blog. It looks very interesting and helpful. Thanks for your great review of Rebecca’s ebook.
I printed some landscape shots that I plan to sell in my ETSY shop a few months ago. I need to get my butt in gear with posting things in my shop!
I just had a whole bunch of photos printed this past weekend. Trying to get caught up with printing this summer while things are less hectic. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Congrats! You are one of the winning comments! I will be sending an email this afternoon.
I usually only print for my personal portfolio or for display in our home, so it’s been several months since I last printed a batch!
I printed photos 2 weeks ago though I haven’t put them in albums yet;) Thanks for the chance.
I just printed a bunch of photos a couple of weeks ago for scrapbooking.
Last week, portraits of my son, wife and 18 month old son ( :
I printed photos yesterday in preparation for my son’s graduation party, doing the “shrine” table with sport highlights and graduation photos.
You made me realize it’s been over a year!! I need to get some of those pictures of my sweet grandson out of the computer and on my walls!
I printed some photos last week! Mainly for clients, but threw in a couple personal ones and finally ordered a large family canvas for my parents!!!
I last ordered prints in December but I did order a canvas a few weeks ago and get photo books about once a month! Thanks so much for doing the give away!
I actually printed pictures last week and have 2 standouts in my shopping cart at Mpixpro right now:)
I ordered for a client yesterday. This reminds me I need to print out some of my own photos and make albums. I love digital but its so easy to get behind; I’m three years behind for personal photos.
Oh pick me. I’d love to have this ebook. I’ve been eyeing it. The last time I printed pictures was for our Christmas cards–you know the family photo cards that everyone seems to be doing.
I printed some 8x10s last week, they were family photos.
I am printing photos today for votive candle holder.
Last time was almost 4 months ago!! :0
I printed our Disneyland trip last Oct. I don’t think I have printed anything since then.
I actually printed an 8X10 photo about a week ago but for some reason they always come out darker than it looks like it is on my monitor and I didn’t like it. So I took the photo to Walmart and printed it there instead.
I ordered some prints this morning.
Printed pictures last week, waiting on a new shipment to be delivered in a couple of days
I’m sad to say it was last fall
One month ago
Oh my, too long to remember….a year maybe.
I printed one 4×6, two days ago for my father. Used my home printer, but surprised at the quality.
It’s been 3 months! But need to find some time to get some printed!!! Thanks for giveaway!
I printed pictures June 9. I made a gift tag for a birthday party by replacing the names in “to” & “from” with pictures of the boys.
So I printed *a* picture last week, but that was just because my husband was bugging me to print one out for his desk at work. Besides that… oh, never? I honestly can’t remember the last time.
I want this book so badly! Hope I win!
I printed some 4x6s a few weeks ago for a family member.
Just this week!
A couple of months, at least! Great giveaway, Amanda. 🙂
Two years ago.
Of my own children… (ducks in shame) a photo book when my now almost 3 yr olds turned 1. I did a client order last weekend 🙂
I printed last month. Sounds like a fab. book!
I printed pictures 3 weeks ago for fathers day!
Honestly not sure when I actually printed pictures. Maybe at Christmas? I take tons, I guess I should do better.
I print out a few 4×6’s every couple of weeks it seems to give to family members or friends.
I printed images I took of adoptable animals for the shelter I volunteer
Probably earlier this year for a project at my kids school, lol.
Printed pictures for Father’s Day 🙂
3 1/2 weeks ago. 🙂
I printed a canvas about 2 weeks ago. Actual photos has been about a year.
I printed pictures last week as a present.
I think it’s been at least 6 months since I have had anything printed, and even then it wasn’t for me personally 🙂
A long time ago. I can’t even remember. So sad. I do have a plan to send out a family picture this summer – does that count??
Thanks for the opportunity to win! Rebecca inspires me!
I just put an order in last night for some pictures to be printed of my daughter.
Printed last week for customer… Kept 1 image for me