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ColorInc Studio Mount Contest

June 1, 2011

I have a ColorInc Studio Mount up for grabs!   Who wants it? What, you might ask, is a Studio Mount? If you know, you’ve got me beat.  Because I didn’t know what to expect until I received my sample today.  And I don’t need to tell you what I chose to print on my sample, [...]

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Photoshop Elements – Where to Begin

March 30, 2010

Check out my post over at 5 Minutes for Moms today about how to tackle that intimidating software that we all use!  I’ll be writing a series of posts there about Photoshop Elements, actions, photography – you name it. Another great place for beginners to learn is Clickin’ Moms. The 10% discount ends March 31 [...]

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Framed Photos, to Your Doorstep. ColorInc Giveaway.

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Digital Photographers, it seems to be giveaway city here at Texas Chicks lately! The latest treat for one of you to win is a 20×24 framed image from ColorInc, a sponsor of Texas Chicks Blogs and Pics.  Read my review, and then find instructions for entering the contest below.  Only if it’s something you really [...]

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Photoshop Elements Action Contest – And Fan Me. Please?

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Photoshop Elements Action up for grabs! Would you like to win? ColorInc, a sponsor of Texas Chicks Blogs and Pics, is hosting a giveaway this weekend. You could win MCP’s Finish It, which works in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Next week, ColorInc will giveaway a 20×24 framed print right here on Texas Chicks. Mine is [...]

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Contest and Pioneer Woman Hints

March 3, 2010

Contests are fun, especially when Red River Paper is giving away two boxes of greeting card stock to 10 winners!  Don’t forget to enter!  I will announce the winner next Tuesday. Also, I read on Pioneer Woman today that she would let us know the details within the next couple of days about her actions [...]

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Print Quality – Photos Too Dark? Try This.

Improve Print Quality with Montior Calibration March 2, 2010

This installment on Photo Print Quality – “My Prints Are Too Dark” was written by Drew Hendrix of Red River Paper.  Installment 1 was on calibrating laptops and matte photo paper.  Installment 2 addressed the Adobe RGB and sRGB workspaces.  This installment ends with a contest that 10 people will win! Read through to the [...]

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2 Good Photography Deals

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Hi Everyone!  Just a quick post to let you know about 2 sales. First off, ColorInc, who is a sponsor of Texas Chicks, is holding a special one day sale on January 20, 2010 from 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST.  ColorInc will choose one order per hour that will be completely free!  Do [...]

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Who Won the Amazon Gift Certificate?

December 6, 2009

Sarah won the $25 gift certificate for her input on my wishlist.  She said: As a pro photographer (and mom!) I’d say that speedlight should be near the top of your list. Maybe not the 580ex (though it’s the best!), but at least the 420. I find myself in lots of situations where a little [...]

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Win a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate – Last Chance!

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Thursday, December 3, is the last day to enter the Texas Chicks contest for a $25 Amazon gift certificate. To enter, share your Amazon wishlists with me and comment on this post or on the official contest post.  I need help with presents for my daughters and husband too – all ideas are gladly welcomed [...]

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Giving Back to You and the Community

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Texas Chicks made a donation today to the Front Steps/Austin Resource Center for the Homeless in honor of Robert Shults, who provided us with this wonderful interview and series of tutorials. Robert Shults Interview Robert Shults Advice on Shooting Kids 10 Steps to Posing Children for Photographs The Robert Shults B&W Conversion Action for Photoshop [...]

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ColorInc Review & Contest – Boutique Packages

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Texas Chicks’ sponsor, ColorInc, is hosting another contest this week for you.  This contest is especially exciting because 10 of you will win.  Yes, that’s right, this contest will have  10 winners! Keep reading for more details. The featured ColorInc product this week is their boutique packaging.  It’s designed for professional photographers, but keep reading [...]

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Weekend Gallery Wrap Giveaway – Act Quick!

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Color Inc, one of Texas Chicks’ fabulous sponsors, is giving away a gallery wrap this weekend on its blog.  Comments close Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM EST. EDIT:  Make sure to leave your comments here on Color Inc’s giveaway page! This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity!  I received a review copy of one of [...]

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Win a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate

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3 guesses on what I’m asking Santa this year.  Wait, make that one guess.  You all should know by now.  It’s time to upgrade my 5 year old digital camera. And the camera I’m asking Santa for is the Canon 7D.  Oh, doesn’t it look fabulous?  It will be such a step up for me.  [...]

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Friday News – Printer Sale, Photography Workshop Contest and Other Good Stuff

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A great deal on a photo printer and a chance to win a free photography workshop in sunny Florida are great ways to start the weekend! First off, Amazon is selling this Canon Pixma printer for $80 (a 40% discount) right now.  I’m not sure how long it will last, or how good the printer [...]

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