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April 6, 2012

Tomorrow will be exactly four years that I started "The Long Road to China", and while I thought that the cookbook was going to be my celebratory giveaway, I was wrong!! Just an hour after I posted that my four year "blogiversary" was around the corner, I received an email with an offer that was....well, almost too good to be true!!

You see, this blog thing has not always been smooth sailing, I hit a few bumps in the road, so to speak, and learned some valuable life lessons, but during this four year journey, I have also been extremely blessed to meet so many wonderful and truly genuine people. Some of you I have never met in person, but feel as if I know from our bantering on line, others I have had the pleasure of meeting in person and have become a part of my life, and then there are those that are as close as family.... like Marla, who got on a plane and left her family for two weeks to travel halfway around the world with me to meet my daughter for the very first time and Dita, who was there to meet us in the airport the day we arrived back home.

My long winded point to all of this, I am amazed how this blog has weaved people into my life that I never would have met otherwise. I have crossed paths with so many talented and kindhearted women, and today's big surprise is a true testament to that.

When I announced my first photography weekend workshop in Bethlehem a few years back, I received an email from Karin, who was a Mom just like me, but was also just finding her passion for photography. She had seen a photo of mine that was featured on I Heart Faces and that is how she landed on my blog. She felt an instant connection because she grew up in the area in which I live! She wrote to me often about how excited she was to improve her photography skills and was anxiously awaiting the weekend workshop. Two years later, she has a very successful photography business of her own and I could not be more proud of how far she has come and all that she has accomplished in such a short period of time. Karin is about as sweet as they come and has a heart of gold. She is always checking in here to see what is going on in my life and we will email back and forth about our families and of course, photography. Since the day I met her, she has told me about one of her lifelong friends that owns a chain of Camera stores and not only does he guarantee his prices, he provides excellent customer service. So much so that she travels from Virginia all the way to Pennsylvania to shop or to have her camera cleaned and calibrated. The last time she came up to visit his store, she even popped in to visit me:)

Through Karin, I have been introduced to Kurt, who is the owner of Cardinal Camera, a 3rd generation family owned camera store(now stores)celebrating 75 years in business!!!
That says a lot, doesn't it?

Cardinal 75 years
Kurt has stores popping up everywhere and recently, opened one at my favorite mall just minutes from our house. IT IS GORGEOUS and I could spend HOURS in there walking around, testing equipment, and picking the brains of his very knowledgeable staff.

He carries everything you could imagine and then some, and in the rare circumstance he doesn't have something you want in one of his stores, he will order it for you in an instant!!

He worked some serious magic for me(more on that later)and if you are looking to add to your camera bag, keep reading....we are getting to the good stuff, the details of the email that came through my inbox last Friday!!

I realize that most of you are not local and don't have the ability to stop by his beautiful locations and that is OKAY, he has a website where you can order online and he will ship to your door!!! www.cardinalcamera.com

Not only that, if you enter the discount code "HALFSKY" when you check out, he will give 5% of your sale back to Half the Sky....... Isn't that fantastic? He will be leaving this code in place throughout the 2012 calendar year, so if you are doing any shopping, please remember to punch in the code when you check out or if you happen to be in one of his stores, tell the person who is waiting on you.

But hold on, it gets better.......

Not only is he going to help me, help the Children in China through Half the Sky, he is going to give one of my lucky readers a GRAND PRIZE LIKE NO OTHER!!!!!!

Karin, Kurt, and I brainstormed a little bit this week and the first thought was to offer a beautiful new Sigma 85mm f1.4 lens that would work for both Canon and Nikon users. This is one of my favorites lenses for....

The kindest word quote
getting in close to capture the details....

Sarah in front of the bus BLOG
or taking tack sharp portraits....

September
with creamy dreamy bokeh!

Stirring the Spicy Bean and Veggie Soup BLOG
But then I started to think about the beloved 100mm Marco f2.8 with IS that I love to get creative with for things such as food...

Orange Mums BLOG
Flowers.....

Sarah Macro Close Up BLOG
and even a portrait once in a while!!!

We quickly realized it was going to be a touch choice, and ultimately we did not want to leave anyone out on this giveaway.

So this is what Kurt decided to do being the SUPER GENEROUS GUY THAT HE IS.

Whether you shoot with Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc..... You could be an avid photographer looking for a new lens or maybe you have always wanted to get into photography and just don't have the funds to get that dslr camera.......NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!!!!

ONE LUCKY READER IS GOING TO RECEIVE A $1000 Gift Card from Cardinal Camera(you read that correctly, $1000)to purchase whatever it is you need or you are lacking in your camera bag from.

cardinal giftcard

Are you completely blown away?
I was in complete shock myself:)


Here is what you need to do to enter....

1. Leave me a comment and just for fun, tell me what you would want to purchase should this $1000 Gift Card happen to land in your hands. Make sure I have a way to contact you should you win, IE: an email address.

2. Go to Cardinal Camera's Facebook Page HERE and "like" them so you will begin to get updates and alerts when he is offering specials or sales. Who doesn't love a great sale?

You can enter through Thursday, April 12th at 11:00pm Eastern Time. The VERY LUCKY winner will be announced next weekend!!


Okay, so leave a comment, go like their page, and don't forget if you need to purchase something camera related anytime this year, go to Cardinal Camera, use the discount code "HALFSKY" when you check out so we can continue to give back to the children in China.

Best of luck and thanks for continuing to come back each day. You all make my life extra special!!
To Karin and Kurt, I cannot thank you enough for your friendship and your extremely generous offer. I am thrilled and honored to host such a fantastic giveaway....... and I am looking forward to working with you in the months to come and again when we roll out "Fill Their Stockings 2012"...wink wink;)

Have a Happy Easter Everyone!!

UPDATE- For some reason, as soon as I hit 200 comments, blogger will no longer show them. It is counting them and I am getting them through email, but they will not show up here on the blog. Luckily, I have been saving every single comment via email so I can put them in a spreadsheet for the drawing. Continue to leave comments even though they are not showing here..... I AM RECEIVING THEM. Hopefully I can get this issue resolved tomorrow. Thank you~

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Brenda said...

wow i would love to get a camera that works weekybrweekly@yahoo.com

Christine said...

I have been dying for a dslr camera for a long time, and I even bought a refurbished one this spring but it malfunctioned immediately and I had to return it. My goal is to get one before my wedding in June But I still have some more saving to do! $1000 would go so far!
MaxChristine623@gmail.com

Lisa Benemelis said...

Wow, this is so very generous. I would love a wide angle lens, Canon 35mm 1.4L. :) Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Wow, that's a hard choice! I'm getting ready for a trip to Europe so I would probably get a wide angle, but the 85mm looks tempting ;)
Thanks so much for this opportunity!! Happy Easter!
Jen
jd dot goodrum at yahoo dot com

likeschocolate said...

Wow! That is an amazing offer! I would love to purchase a couple of lenses. My first would be a sigma 17mm-200. Then my next would be the 35 mm and then a macro lens because I take a lot of photos of food. I will like kurt on facebook. Happy Easter!

Kelleyn
kelleynr@yahoo.com

Annika said...

What would I want to purchase? A decent camera! I want the lenses but the camera I've got is just not working for me. So-- start with the basics and move on from there...

Bebe said...

I love my Nikon, love my sassy Hangzhou beauty, and love blog giveaways! A new lens for sharp, up close details would be fantastic! Beckysp8@aol.com.

Lost and Found said...

This is hard. Sold my only zoom in tough times so would love a new one. Prov a 24-70L

Katie said...

I've been wanting a macro lens! This is such a great giveaway!! :)
katieballantine@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I posted a comment but not sure it took (please forgive me if it shows up later!). Long time reader, first time commenter, but couldn't resist taking a chance on the win (pick me, pleeeez! :o) ) I would love to put the gift certificate toward a new camera body - I'm a Canon girl. What an awesome giveaway! Happy Blog-a-versary to you!

Jessica said...

I would buy a new camera! I love my trusty Nikon D40, but it's just about time for an upgrade...

jessgoestochina@gmail.com

Shanna Marie Photography said...

Wow! What a great giveaway! For months now, I have been searching for a Nikon D700 to upgrade from my dinosaur D60 but no one seems to be selling one used. Even with all the great new releases, the D700 is still a keeper for most, even as a back up. So, I would love, love, love, love to used my giftcard toward the purchase of a new D700 :) Fingers crossed!

Anonymous said...

I would love to change to full frame camera... looking at a 60d. :)

Esta Eberhardt said...

If I was to win, I would totally upgrade to full frame camera. :D

Kimberly said...

What an awesome give away! I found your blog when I started our adoption back in 2010. I've loved following along on your journey and your photos are amazing. If I were to win I'd love to get my 1st real good camera.

klwmccoy @live.com

Kimberly

Leslie said...

I would upgrade my XSi!!!
What a wonderful and generous company you have partnered with Lisa!!!
I have already liked them...and will be my go to...like everyone else now!!

Have a Blessed Easter!

Unknown said...

Happy Easter, Lisa!

And what an incredible giveaway. I've been itching to upgrade my 50mm lens to one like the Nikon 50mm 1.4G. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my 85mm 1.4D and use it whenever I can. But there are times when space is tight, and it won't work. I'd also buy my sister a new body, camera body, that is so her prime lenses will autofocus.

Blessings to you this Easter season!

Sera Petras said...

This is an amazing giveaway! If I were to win, I would absolutely be upgrading to the Nikon D700. I've been saving up as it is and this would put me in a position where I could buy sooner! Thanks!

Sera

sera@serapetras.com

Kim said...

Lisa,
What a wonderful and very, very generous giveaway! I love that Cardinal Camera has partnered with you to support the efforts of Half the Sky! <3 If I had $1000 to spend, I think I would definitely buy a lens that would help me take pictures just like you, my friend :) Bless you for all the good you do!
xoxo,
Kim
www.ladybug.lucky@hotmail.com

Heidi R said...

How exciting! I would love a 28mm to be able to shoot wide.

Kathy said...

Wow-what a fantastic opportunity! I would have to get sweet Karin's advice as I've always wanted a DSL camera, but know nothing. :) Boy, wouldn't it be fun to learn!
Kathy
One4god3@yahoo.com

Pompeii Penguin said...

I have been dying for a good macro lens for years, and I would love a cute new camera bag.

Happy four years of blogging!!!

Nancy @ Ordinary Miracles & The Crazy 10 said...

Oh my.
Oh my.
Oh MY!

I'm drooling I am.
drooling.

I'd put it towards a Canon 5D mark II. I've been saving my pennies for a couple years now. I'm only about 1/2 way there. I might be able to get a refurbished one if I won!
fingers crossed. REALLY REALLY tightly!!!!

Nancy
nancyvnjourney@hotmail.com

(heading over to "like" now! I SO like them already!)

Terra said...

Oh my goodness! I'm looking for a fantastic zoom lens for my Canon. Thanks for the opportunity! :) Mt email is tk9901@hotmail.com.

Anonymous said...

I would buy a new camera to use on my trip to China.:)
Blessings,
Kristin

email is stacystadlock@yahoo.com just in case I win. ;)

Sara said...

Oh my goodness!!! What an incredible giveaway! I would put the money towards a new camera. I have liked them on facebook as well.
Thanks so much for the chance to win!!!
Sara :)

Van Beek family said...

Wow! That's a tough decision. I have been dreaming of a new camera for a while. Would love to have the opportunity to pick up something new! Currently have a Canon XTi.

Hope said...

Wow! Love your blog and I visit often. I envy your abilities and wish wish wish I could begin to learn about photography more. I keep telling myself you are never too old to learn. I have a point and shoot and would spend the $$ on a real camera I could learn with. Your love of photography has inspired and rubbed off on me ...just need the equiptment. Thanks for giving me HOPE!
Becky China Hope...jrbbsb@gmail.com

Language Arts Lady said...

Amazing! I would love to get an actual camera!! I only have an ancient point and shoot.

Kalim007@aol.com

amy said...

Wow!!! What an amazing giveaway and such a generous
heart on behalf of the owner. Love that HTS will be
supported through those who shop there this year. Know that makes your heart sing!!! I would use the gift to either go toward a new camera or the 85mm lens. So fun...look forward to seeing who the blessed recipient will be:). Hope you had a wonderful Easter celebration. xoxo amy

Rose said...

Wow! I would love to win and learn all about lens. Thanks!

Julie said...

Wow---I would buy a Nikon D7000! lowreyj@missouri.edu

Anonymous said...

Oh gosh, I would buy some type of lens for my D90, and some lessons on how to use it :)
Elizabeth Aaron
ldaaron@cox.net

ellieshine said...

Happy blogiversary - I have really enjoyed following your journey!

Someone is going to be so happy with this giveaway- (amazing!) If it is me I would love to get the 85 1:4. :)

xo ellie

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for hosting an incredible giveaway. I enjoy taking pitures of my children at all of their sporting events, so a new lens for those distant shots would be a welcome addition in my bag. Thank you SO much. I can be contacted at bksmow at yahoo dot com.

Jeff said...

Wow I would love a top notch camera to use to get some great photos when I am able to visit my sponsored child in Albania (hopefully 2014!)

Jeff
jeffltaylor2@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

If I won, I would buy a waterproof camera like this: Sony-Cyber-shot® TX10 Certified waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof Digital Camera - Black-



Thanks & Good Luck to all! :)
Joy
joythornsburry at netzero dot com

Emily said...

You have a lovely blog! I would buy the Nikon 85mm 1.4 with the giftcard!

Kathy Campbell said...

This is so amazing! I would love to get a grip, extra battery and maybe a 50mm 1.2.

I have an 85 and a 24 and think the 50 would fit perfectly in my workflow.

What an amazing opportunity!

Shanna-Kaye Fancher said...

I just stumbled on your blog, and wow! I can't describe you excited I would be to get a $1000 gift card for camera equipment...I would put it towards a Nikon D7000, that I've had my eyes on for a year now!

Your images are breathtaking. The macro shots blow me away!

Shanna-Kaye Fancher
sk@shanna-kaye.com

Donna said...

I would love to buy a digital SLR camera! Thank you for the opportunity!
Donna
donnahup@hotmail.com

Heather @ It's A Lovely Life! said...

Hmm... hard choice! Either a new camera or a new lens. I'd have to really think about it! Thanks for a great giveaway!

Angela Tarr said...

Awesome give away! I could definitely use this as I am trying to get enough money to upgrade to a new DSLR...would like to purchase a Canon 5D Mark II or Mark III. This would be a HUGE help! I also liked Cardinal Camera on Facebook! :) Thank you!

Andrea (travisandandrea@gmail.com) said...

My beloved point and shoot camera was having a hard time keeping up with all I asked of it yesterday during our Easter fun. My husband and I agreed it was time to start looking for its replacement. If I am the winner, we would use the prize toward a seriously upgraded camera. pick me! pick me! : )

VNG said...

Wow! This is an awesome giveaway! I would love to use it towards an upgrade for my D90 so I can have that for a backup and get a new one!!!

Thanks so much!!!

Kim Carpenter said...

Your page, Images and what you do is AMAZING!
And WOW, this is one heck of a prize! If I won I would bulk up my equipment. Lenses, flashes, all sorts of ideas! As a new business photographer struggling to make a dent in the photography business it would be SO helpful!
KACarp44@gmail.com is my email. I hope to hear from you!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Kim Carpenter

CaySedai said...

I think I would get the Nikon D5100 Digital SLR, but I would check with the photographer at my work before deciding for sure. I would love to win - I'm currently without a camera except the one in my cheap cell phone, which is pathetic. I see things all the time that I want to take pictures of and all I can do is pass them by.

email: caysedai (at) gmail (dot) com

And if I win, I hope I can take pictures half as good as what I see on your site.

Little Pink Bird said...

What a great milestone ...Happy 4 years and many more to come =)

Thank you so much for having this awesome giveaway, if i would win i would purchase the Nikon AF-S 105mm VR Micro Nikkor F/2.8 IF-ED

Happy belated Easter to you and your Family

tanja_1211@yahoo.com

Amanda said...

I have been dying for a new camera! My poor camera is on its last leg. It takes forever to focus and shoot. I miss so many sweet moments with my 3 girls waiting for the camera to click. :o(

anorris21@gmail.com

Love Letters To China said...

Congratulations Lisa! How can it be that four years have passed. I'm so happy we had the chance to meet in person and get to know one another. You inspire me on a daily basis. I hope you have many more years of blogging to come.

xoxo

June Blauvelt said...

I would love to have $1,000 to spend on camera equipment. I would love to get a new lens... I just don't know what one I would get! Honestly, it would probably take me a couple weeks to spend it because I would be so stressed about getting the "right" one :)
June Blauvelt
J-bird-marie@hotmail.com

Bean said...

I would love a new camera so I could capture the moments with something other than an i-phone! Thanks for the opportunity!

jessicafairley30@yahoo.com

elisa said...

Whoa that is an amazing offer. I think I would go for the 100- I have been thinking about this lens for a while now. Thanks for the great offer!!!

ten11 said...

oh this is great i would buy a 75mm lens for my canon rebal, they take a picture that almost looks like its 3D ,i used one last summer and the pictures where fantastic.they run around 300.00 dollars so thats the first thing i would buy. than
ks

Stephanie Ann said...

amazing giveaway! If I was lucky enough to win a $1000 giftcard I would buy the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i w/EF-S 18-135mm!!

liked on facebook of course - Stefanie Gladden

stefanie.gladaden@gmail.com

Maddy said...

Oh my word!! Congrats on the 4 years of blogging! That's ages in blogworld :) And what a FABULOUS giveaway to celebrate the milestone! Please count me in for this awesome prize. What would I use my gift card on? Oh, I don't know...perhaps the 85mm/1.4! I love prime lenses and that is probably the next one one on my list!

Cindy said...

Hi Lisa!
Happy 4 years blogging anniversary! Love this giveaway b/c my future daughter in law loves photography and I think even took one of your classes. I'd give her the gift certificate for her bridal shower gift!

M&M said...

So excited about this giveaway. I wish I lived closer to their store locations so I could pay them a visit.

Pearson Sweet P's Family Jouney said...

Congratulations on 4 years. Your blog is wonderful and a blessing to me. I still hope to become a student of yours in the future! I would like to put a 85 mm, f1.4 in my bag! I drive myself crazy trying to create sharp portraits. I think this lens would be very fun and helpful in my passion of photographing my kids. Thank you!

Crystal said...

Oh my gosh, I only have the lens that came with my Canon dslr, so I think I'd definitely need your advice if I win! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
cwonitoy (at) shaw (dot) ca

Jaime said...

What an amazing giveaway! I wish there was a love button instead of a like button for Cardinal! <3

I would definitely get a new lens for my Canon 60D . . another card, as one of my just broke . . a wireless remote . . and a few filters.

Oh what a fun shopping spree!!

kinserjm@comcast.net

Happy 4 years Lisa!! Xo

Alaine said...

WOW!!! I'd love to upgrade my canon rebel xt......

alainesheeleydesigns@gmail.com

Sally said...

WOW! I would get a new camera body!

Dana said...

Hi,

I just came across your blog and love it, especially the beautiful photography!

Well, I am a cancer survivor who has found a new passion in life: photography. I just did my first photo shoot and rented a 50mm 1.4 lens for it. I LOVE IT!

So, that's what I would buy, plus other camera-related gear. :-)

God bless everyone involved with such an awesome give-away!

Melody Lietzau said...

What an amazing give away Lisa. I would love to get a zoom lens for my canon. I just got my cannon last year and have been dreaming of better lenses. My email is lilmommamel@yahoo.com

Melody Lietzau

Dalissa said...

I'd love to win that $1000 gift card to buy a new lens for my fledgling dog photography business. :)

HOPEdriven said...

Oh my, what a wonderful thing for Todd to do!! And you too!! Happy 4 years of blogging!
If I won, I would love to get a macro lens!!

Susie B. Homemaker said...

Wow, amazing giveaway! I have been wanting a new lens and would probably get the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Cindy said...

I am on cloud 9 just dreaming about the giveaway. Thank you for your generousrity:)
I would love a new camera along with a set of new lens like the ones you have!
acolson99@yahoo.com

Jenney said...

Wow, after wiping the drool off my chin looking at lenses...I think the Sigma 85mm f1.4 that you mentioned would be fun to try. What a generous person! I wish him all the best with his business. His site is amazing!

irishhende said...

I would love to finally get a nice camera! I have been trying to get into photography but one can only go so far when shooting with a little Cannon SX30 IS. Your photos on your blog often inspire me to attempt photo shoots, though they never come out at that level!
Such an incredible give away. I always look forward to reading your blog.
Henderso15@up.edu
-Emily

Happy Four said...

What an amazing gift for someone. I would be so honored to be the recipient as I am still using a very basic digital camera and have been desiring to get a camera and lens that I can use to take photos of scenery and people. You can reach me at caroline.b.grossman@gmail.com if I win. Blessings to you, Caroline

RainyD said...

wow - talk about an amazing grand prize. What I would purchase with the gift card is a GOOD camera for my beautiful daughter who has an amazing eye for photography but no funds to purchase one.

Michelle said...

What a fabulous prize. If I would win I would use it to buy a new lense for my camera that I use for taking pictures of my girls (age 9 and age 7)from dance, to soccer, to school to everyday events.
tasmls1@windstream.net

Julia said...

We would get a SLR lens - the Canon EF 50mm F/1.2L USM to be exact. Thanks!

JimandJulia at mchsi dot com

Sis said...

WOOOOOWWWWW!!!!! I would buy the camera lens....the portraits, the detail, the exceptional amazing crispness of it all. I dream of learning how and equipment like that...wow!
I have a Nikon D 90 and am learning so much about it. I love it! I am planning to go to Italy this summer and my adoption should be going first of next year. to Capture my daughters features in such perfection....

Sis
http://adoption-thecrookedroad.blogspot.com

BC said...

What a generous giveaway and discount for a great cause! Thanks Kurt, Lisa, and Karin! Would love to get a 100mm lens for awesome portraits! Thanks again, Brian C.

Suz said...

What an awesome giveaway! I would need to use the gift card to replace my DSLR and lenses that were taken two weeks ago when our house was broken into - missing it so much with this beautiful weather just calling for pictures!
Happy Blog Anniversary!
Suz
craftsbysooze@hotmail.com

Denise said...

This is an awesome giveaway! I am not sure what I would do but I know that I could find something to use it on. Love your blog.

justdawn said...

WOW! What an extremely generous giveaway! I have had my eye on the 35mm 1.4...but a macro lens would be a great addition to my kit as I am an avid nature photographer;)

dawn.seets@gmail.com

camp3369 said...

I would love to get a new camera or a new digital video recorder. Then I could get good shots of my grandchildren when they come to visit. Thanks for this great giveaway.
annette3369@yahoo.com

Donna said...

Yowza, what a giveaway!!!! I'd have to go for the canon 24-70 2.8L - now off to Cardinal Camera's website to drool... :)

Teresa M. said...

I think I would update my camera. Maybe a new T3 Rebel from Canon or maybe one step up from that? How exciting and how generous. Hope I am the lucky one!!!

wendy said...

i would just love to buy a beginner camera, i have a point and shoot now, doesn't do much and i have a beautiful 5 year old that just screams "take my picture"!! my blog is allaboutari.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I would definitely buy lenses... but then again, that's a LOT of money. Now I really don't know!
beforethethrone29@gmail.com
hannahjiejie.wordpress.com

crazy said...

OH WOW!! I haven't a clue what I would get...I might need some help from you all...I'm pretty amatuer but I'd love to have a great camera so I could do some really fun photo shoots with my 2 little sweeties!! Ann C in TN

Anonymous said...

Your pictures are amazing! I would love to have a portrait lense for my Canon! What an awesome prize for someone to win.
Thank you for the opportunity!
Lorie @ carlockfamily@sbcglobal.net

jlscrap said...

Wow-What an amazing give away. I love reading your blog!

jlscrap said...

Forgot my email...lowreyj@missouri.edu

Teri said...

how awesome!! :)
I'd use it to purchase either the D800 or another Nikon sb910 flash and Lensbaby Edge 80

:) thanks!!!

melifaif said...

THIS is so unbelievable!?! Wow. What a generous offer!?! Blown away is a huge understatement. Thank you both for this chance!!!! I would definitely invest in a great lens...I am still learning and if THIS isn't my jump start to kick off my brand, I don't know what would be!!!! Again, I thank you in advance. Going to like them and thank them now....have a blessed day!

p.s. Been praying long and hard for your growing, loving family!!!! :) Hope everything is getting easier...day by day.

Elemental said...

Hi You take amazing pictures. And I love how people can use photography for a cause. I'd love to enter this, ive been dreaming of a manual camera.

If I had the amazing chance to win I'm not sure which model but id love a camera with manual focus and an amazing macro lens and a distance zoom lense. *ã…‚*

Thank you! for this chance,

Congradulations to anyone who wins!

Karina Fastovsky

Anonymous said...

What a GREAT giveaway!!! I would love to update my camera with a new one :) Thanks for the chance to win :)

Sherry
twsw4@atlanticbb.net

Donna Y said...

I would get a point-and-shoot digital because mine broke, and I think I'd just have to go crazy with the rest of the money and get an SLR or something?! I liked their page. Thanks for this opportunity to win!! Donna Y curfgirl (at) yahoo (dot) com

Rachael Sutton said...

Thanks for this giveaway! I would love to get a new camera!

lostandfound1220@gmail.com

Shannon said...

What a great giveaway, thank you to you both! If I won, it would go straight toward a 7D, I've outgrown my Rebel.

Katherine Huff said...

I am in desperate need of a lens to shoot for weddings. I was thinking 24-70mm or a 70-200mm. What a amazing prize! Thanks so much for the opportunity!

Caroline said...

I love your blog! What an awesome giveaway. If I were to win I would love to purchase the Nikon D5100 Digital SLR for an upcoming summer abroad in Europe!

Thank you!
Callie

butterwc@email.sc.edu

Sean and Mic said...

Oh Lisa, that would be a tough choice. But I have to say that if not a few new lenses, then a brand new Nikon. My little old D60 is fine- but I so covet a big boy!

michelle eagan
2udubgrads@comcast.net

Inga said...

I would buy a new camera. I currently use an old sony, trying to figure out which one I want. I also want to take your class, but won't know until the first of May and I will just email you and ask if you still have room. If not, I will definitely catch you in the fall. ingabass@bellsouth.net

Amy Orvin said...

Thanks for the giveaway. If I win, I'd get the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i (Body Only)

2dogs5catscrew@att.net

funks said...

I'm not sure what I would order...I would have to do some research as to what type of lenses to add to my bag. No matter what, it would be much appreciated!

jsfunk@embarqmail.com

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your anniversary! I'd get the Sigma 85mm 1.4 for sure. fredmd2012 at yahoo dot com

Thanks! -Lauren

Cat said...

Hello there! Happy Blog-iversary and awesome giveaway! :)

New to photography and would love to get a dslr!

Thanks!

sweepinpianista at gmail dot com

Sophie said...

Wow Lisa!!

What an amazing gift to give away and also for them to sponsor Half the Sky!!!

Let's see...what would I use the certificate for?? hmmm.... probably a new Nikon D90 with a couple new lenses as mine is all but worn out. I shoot about 1000 pictures a week, so to replace it would be awesome!!

Thanks again Lisa! You are so making a difference for the children in China!

Sophie Hisle
wakarusaranch@aol.com

familyof8 said...

Lisa what a great giveaway. I would love to purchase the 85 mm Sigma lens.

Thanks for all you do for the orphan.

Blessings,
Christine

thefahy@gmail.com

tiarastantrums said...

WHAT AN AMAZING GIVEAWAY!! I just popped over here to see your blue flowers post to tell a friend where to go to get some great photos of her new baby and I spotted this! I would definitely purchase a new Canon camera. I have been saving my blogging money and I currently have $900. I was looking at the 7D since it is less expensive and wouldn't take me as long to save. BUT, with a $1000 win, I could actually set my sights HIGHER!! Canon 5D HERE I COME!

I liked Cardinal Camera on FB (Teresa Tiarastantrums).

tiarastantrums@gmail.com

Tanya said...

I enjoy reading your blog. Your photography always inspires me. I would love to upgrade my camera body . . . Off to check out Cardinal Camera's web site. Thanks for sharing here!

Kendra said...

What a generous giveaway..I have NO IDEA whast I would buy! I would need guidance as I have had my Canon Rebel for a couple of years and need to learn to use it better...

Anonymous said...

Hey, I would love to get better at photography. I have the camera body but have been unsure of which lens to start buying. I really need someone to walk me through the lens world and tell me what would fit me the best.

Michele Yoder

michelevanveldh@yahoo.com

tochinaandbackagain.wordpress.com

Sarah said...

I would buy a few lenses! I've got my heart set on several... I'm so excited. Thank you for the contest. My email is sblanks@liberty.edu

Vicki Grafton Photography said...

Such an amazing giveaway! I would buy the new canon 5 D mark iii or a 50mm1.2. Either would make me so......happy. vicki@vickigraftonphotography.com

Ricki said...

It would be a dream to own a DSLR camera. I also have dreamed to take one of your classes, but couldn't afford the camera. I have been saving my pennies, but still far away from purchasing a camera. I have a creative soul and would like to use photography to show it. I especially would like to chronicle my kids growing up. Thanks for the opportunity.
Ricki
dicola.ricki@gmail.com

Elemental said...

Hi, Thank You so much for doing such an amazing giveaway! I am dreaming everyday of a dslr and macro lens *~* I'd be amazed and so thankfull if i got one. I love pairng photograpy or any art form with helping the world. Thank You and here is my email: carmendw@msn.com

Sue Mucilli said...

Hi Lisa! Wow, what a giveaway:-)
Would love the 85mm or just might use the $$ to upgrade my camera.

Thanks.
Sue

Dave & Deanna said...

Your photos and words are always so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I would love the Sigma lens, but thinking of upgrading my camera.

Thank you and blessing to you.
Deanna

Deanddave@aol.com

mmdwhitten said...

Such an amazing give away! And I love that part of the $ goes to helping orphans in China! We are waiting on out TA to go get our little girl in China now:) I have been wanting a 18-135 lens for my cannon rebel camera, I am by no means a photographer but I love taking pics of my girls and pla on taking many in China.
Mmdwhitten@yahoo.com

Debbie said...

I would use it to buy as many lenses as I could!! Thank you for allowing us to peek inside your front window and get a bird's eye view!! You have a sweet family and your pictures are amazing!!!

Anonymous said...

What a generous give away!!! I have no idea what I "need" as I am still lost half the time but another lense would be great. Still love following you blog!

Heather
Hthrwlls@aol.com

Deb said...

Whew! I amost didn't find the end of the comments!
What a fun and exciting giveaway!
I would definatly get the Sigma 85mm f1.4!
Bless you!

hitech@eastlink.ca

Catherine said...

I love your blog!

cbertossi@gmail.com

Faith, Hope, and Love said...

First of all....Happy Anniversary!!! Your blog has truly touched the lives of many. Thank you for the time you invest in sharing your world with us!

Marla and Dita are amazing women...and of course Darling Dita has a special place in my heart. :)

What a wonderful gift that Cardinal Camera is offering! I would definitely buy a new lens for my camera...been wanting one since your amazing workshop. :)

And I didn't know you did a weekend class...would have LOVED to been there!

Love and hugs!
Robin

dreamer said...

Hi! This is so awesome to do and a hearty congratulations to whomever is the lucky lucky winner. Should I win I think I'd have to do my homework, I don't use my camera like I could so I have a lot of options wide open! Most likely a great zoom lens or a wonderful one like the first one you mentioned. my email is thebryantbunch@gmail.com

Shelly and Family said...

WOW what a great giveaway! Seeing how I am looking to "upgrade" my camera - if I win this....I would upgrade my camera and donate the funds from selling my old camera to a family that can sure use some extra funds right about now ;-) Oh how this would be a win win for a few of us.....

BTW - liked Kurt's FB page too!

Good luck to everyone who has posted! Seriously what an amazing giveaway!!!!

Kristy said...

Oh my gracious sakes! In desperate need of a new, GOOD camera! Would be beyond thrilled to win this! Thanks for the amazing chance and congrats on the big blogiversary! :) Fun times!!!

hopefulthreads at yahoo dot com

De Lucchi Family Treasures said...

yes please! Enter me!!
Would love to update my camera!
Love Jules
xxx
juliadelucchi(at)yahoo.co.uk

Chris said...

I would purchase Nikon D7000 to take pictures of my daughter Caroline who was adopted from China in Sept 2009!

Anne said...

Oh my...it is SO FUN to dream about winning! I would purchase an awesome lens for taking photos of my girls doing gymnastics. Ohhhh...or I would put the money towards a new camera....OR a video camera.

Thanks for the opportunity to dream!

Anonymous said...

What an amazing prize Lisa! I would be torn between a 105mm Nikor or the 85 mm.... Decisions decisions :) congratulations on your blogeverisary! I look forward to following you and Cardinal for a long time!
Leah
leahschneblin@hotmail.com

Our Complete Family said...

Oh my goodness, how neat is this, Lisa?!? I have been a MAJOR slacker in the picture taking department with how overwhelming my life has been the past year so I would buy a new lens to motivate me to get my rear end back into taking pics! Happy Blogiversary my sweet friend, xo, Les, jlbeighmey@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Hi Lisa! Congrats on four years and the answer to your prayers. I would LOVE to buy a new camera to capture the answer to our prayers, Owen.
xoxo
Dee
dkabo13@gmail.com

the H family said...

I don't know what I would buy first! I'm just learning, and only have my "kit" lenses for my Canon.

What a Fabulous, Generous giveaway! And thank you, Kurt!!

landini@att.net , please!

Everything Beautiful Shay said...

Oh my what a generous giveaway. Winning this would be the only way for me to get something new since we are on our way back to China one more time. IF I had this opportunity~ I would definitely buy an 85mm~ had one with my Canon but switched to Nikon and miss it like crazy~ was my FAV to shoot portraits. This would be a dream come true!!! SO hope I can take your class one day too! Blessings and love! XO

Terri Fisher said...

Wow!! How gracious!! If I win I will upgrade my camera from a point and shoot to some sort of DSL...not sure which, but would happily do some research!! :)

tfisher83@myexcel.com

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

If I were to win I would get a nice new camera my 2 small pocket cameras have literally seen their day. My XSi has been SO used and bashed around. One AF on one of the lenses doesn't work and if it helps my chances any... I am about to start paying for Shauna's Prepaid College fund so I will be broke... Please, please pick me Lisa. We go back a long way... lol

Kathy said...

WOW! I am so glad I went on Facebook tonight! How did I miss this?!?! I would love to have the equipment to photograph even an 1/8th as good as you. Can't imagine. My luck prevents me from winning anything but congratulations to the lucky winner!!!

Katy said...

So exciting! Not sure what I would buy with the gift certificate if I won... maybe a new fun lens like a fish eye!

Katrina.d.lucas@gmail.com

park it said...

Wow so many people ahead of me - I would love the 85mm - I want to take great pics of peeps - sharp snazy !!! A get addition to the class I took last year.

I would have so much fun taking pics of "K" and all our peeps!

Thanks so much for this chance !!! Big hugs to a great company - may you have another 75 years!!
Carol M in FL
chinazhoumom -friends in FB world

Carla said...

This is AMAZING!! I would probably purchase a new lens or two!!!
lamberts8@mac.com

Cori said...

I would really love the 85mm 1.8. However, your macro shots have me looking into that!! I'm so excited about this giveaway!! My email is dixiedogmom@gmail.com

Brendan and Melissa said...

Oh wouldn't I love to be the very lucky winnner! We have a sony and I would pick out a new lens (or probably two - this is a pretty generous giveaway!) Wow - definitely going to make someone's day!

kitchu said...

This is so amazing!!!! It has been forever since I visited your site (I visit none these days!) but was thrilled to here about this on FB. I would probably purchase a dslr as a gift for my future husband (we were engaged in China) as his photography skills have taken off but he only has a point and shoot. With our finances right now and medical bills I can't afford that kind of gift so what a fantastic opportunity!

Chanda said...

Wow!! What a fabulous giveaway! I would love the Sigma lens...

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