4th of July Giveaway

July 4, 2012

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Today, I am super excited and honored to offer my photography loving readers a chance to win an extraordinary set of textures created by the very talented photographer, Sarah Gardner.

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As I continue to push myself and grow as a photographer, I have been trying to step things up. Even though I am teaching others the basics, I still try better myself, which is why I sign up for more advanced workshops and classes. Through some one on one mentoring I did with another fabulous photographer, Jen Carver, I was recently introduced to Sarah Gardner's dreamy products.

As soon as I downloaded my first set of Sarah's textures, I was instantly hooked.
When in the past I rarely found myself using textures, I now fight the urge not to use texture on each and every photo.

If you are not familiar with Sarah and her work, I highly suggest you stop by her website (HERE) and take a look. She is not only a photographer, but an artist. She has a true vision and her photos all tell a beautiful story. I am totally drawn to the dreamy and somewhat ethereal feel to her work.

She recently released a new set of textures called "Beyond the Lens", to accompany the soon to be released book called, "Art Beyond the Lens - Working with Digital Textures". The book is packed with techniques and tips that will help give your photos and extra edge. It is the perfect resource for turning your photos into vintage-looking works of art.
To find out more about her book, click HERE.

In effort to help spread the word about her beautiful new texture collection and the soon to be released book, Sarah has graciously offered a "Beyond the Lens" texture collection set for one lucky reader.

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This new "Beyond the Lens" collection comes with a total of 40 textures. It includes several of Sarah's favorite, and most popular Textures, from her other collections. Plus there are also 10 BRAND NEW Textures to complete the set.

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Aren't they beautiful?

So here is what you need to do to have a chance to win!
Just leave a comment below and you will be entered. If you don't have a blogger account, please make sure you leave an email address so I can contact you should you win. I will keep it open until 11:59pm Eastern Time on Sunday, July 7th. At that time I will use Random.org to draw a winner. The winner will be announced early next week!

Happy 4th of July to all of my American friends.
We have a lot of our extended family coming over today and will have company all week! Thanks to my Aunt and Uncle who are traveling from Rhode Island, we will be enjoying a true New England style clambake. They are bringing big pots filled with Lobsters, Clams, Mussels, Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, and Chorizo. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

94 comments:

Kimberley said...

Happy 4th to you! I don't know a lot about textures, but these photos are lovely :)

Shari said...

Happy 4th Lisa, sounds like you have some great family time planned.
I'd love to be entered to win the textures...it would be my first anything for Photoshop.

Amy said...

I've never used textures before.... but I see so many beautiful photos with them that I really want to experiment with them. :)

Tracy said...

Really Beautiful! Thank you.

sabrina fusco said...

Happy 4th of July from the other side of the ocean...Italy ..I would be glad to try your gret textures with my roman lanscapes !!!

Allie said...

happy fourth! I've seen people use textures on photos and they always look amazing. I'd love to win these and try it out for myself!

Kelly said...

Happy 4th of July!
I love Sarah's work and textures!

Jboo said...

Happy 4th!!! OOOOH -- these textures look amazing -- throw my name in the hat please!

Have a great day!


xoxo
janet

Ginny said...

I have actually never worked with textures but really liked yours that you had on the brother and sister shoot you posted the other day. I would love to add this to my list of new things. :) Enjoy your clam bake!

Love Letters To China said...

Happy Fourth of July Lisa! Sounds like you're going to be celebrating in style. I'm house bound with my hubby and kids. He just had surgery yesterday on his ankle. It's going to be a long and slow recovery. Just taking it day by day.

xoxo

Unknown said...

Happy 4th of July to you!!!!

These textures are beautiful!!!

I will have to look at her new books also!

Love Teri

Tara said...

Hi Lisa, Sounds like you have the perfect 4th of July week planned! Enjoy the special time with you family (and awesome food)

How lucky are we that we can benefit from your learning?! I'm grateful for your classes and friendship.

Enjoy the day, tara

Denise said...

I would love to win these! It was great to talk to you this morning, I miss our chats:) Happy 4th! XOXO

Anonymous said...

These look absolutely beautiful! Thank for the opportunity to win! :)
Keara
keara29 @ gmail.com

BA said...

Happy 4th!!! What fun-I would love to learn how to use these!!!

Tammi said...

What a fun giveaway! These textures are lovely. Hava fabulous 4th of July!

Maria Triplet Mom said...

I love textures! Her work is beautiful! I can't wait to try them. Happy 4th of July :)

Beth Gauthier said...

Lovely textures! I'm also hooked! Happy 4th of July!

JustChux said...

Just started getting into texturing photos. What a great way to start with Sarah's book, and the discovery of your blog.
Happy 4th,
Chuck

Mary Gene Atwood said...

I am already hooked on textures! What a lovely prize to win. They are extraordinary! Happy 4th to you and your family, a clam bake sounds fabulous! Hope all are well and ready to tackle the New England feast.

3 Peanuts said...

I remember Sarah's beautiful work from my flickr days. She does beautiful things. That is wonderful that she has a new book coming out.

Your 4th of July plans sound FaBULOUS!!!! A clam bake. Mussels, lobsters...YUM!!!!! OUrs have changed as we discovered Kate had lice last night---UGH! Have no clue where it came from.


Happy 4th of July!!!


Kim

Katie said...

I have been loving your photos using those textures! I hope I win!! :)

katieballantine.com

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Unknown said...

Happy Fourth! Nice to meet you!

johane.lachapelle@gmail.com said...

Hello these are wonderful! Love them all! Have a good day, Johane

DiJo said...

GORGEOUS!!!!!

What time should we come over for dinner!!! YUM!!!!
Have a wonderful week off!!!! Can't wait to see pics of the feast!

Hugs,
Diana

Stephanie said...

Happy 4th of July and thanks so much for the beautiful giveaway!
sgrant4(at)ymail(dot)com

Sam said...

Beautiful textures!

Linda said...

Happy 4th. I would love to try textures and these look amazing.

Enjoy your Fourth with family and great food!

amy said...

Your 4th of July dinner sound scrumptious! I love your fun giveaways and the texture set if oh so dreamy! So generous of her to offer this to someone. Enjoy your family time and I hope sweet Reagan is feeling back to her perky self :)

xoxo
amy

likeschocolate said...

They are so lovely! Thanks for sharing! Kelleynr@yahoo.com

Amalia Ferreira said...

These are absolutely gorgeous. I have been admiring Sarah's for a while and she is so talented!! Yes, I would love to win these.

Thank you for offering these!

amalia@afeimages.ca

Unknown said...

Would love to win the textures, I have the book on order and can hardly wait to get it. Have a great 4th of July, sounds like you are going to have fun.

Rosie Grey said...

Happy 4th of July to you, Lisa, and thanks so much for the opportunity to win those wonderful textures! Thanks so much for that°

Lucy. said...

So pretty, sign me up for them too, and I went in to her page too, didn't know her, she's awesome!

Melinda said...

Gorgeous textures! Thanks for the chance and I'll definitely be checking out Sarah's page! Hope you have a great 4th!

Unknown said...

fun give a way...your 4th of july menu sounds awesome. have a super happy and safe 4th

Brooke said...

Ohhhh! Ahhhhh!!! LOVE these textures! Enjoy time with your family!! :D

J.C. said...

Oh my gosh, those textures are gorgeous! I haven't used many textures, but I know I would these! Thanks!

jennifer said...

These are gorgeous!

Happy 4th!!

Mrs. Winn said...

Her textures are lovely.

Enjoy that delicious meal :)

~Kelly

Jeanne said...

Your 4th July sounds like it going to be really great. It's also very special in our house as its my hubby's birthday so we will raise a glass of bubbly to you and yours as we celebrate - Cheers!

Mimi said...

Happy 4th July, Lisa, to you and all the family.
Hope you all had a great day, enad enjoyed those big pots of food!

Anonymous said...

Love checking out your blog to view your beautiful family pictures.
Would love a chance to win these textures.
Maureen
maxbox@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Happy 4th! Please count me in! I love her work and have downloaded some freebies...so need to try them out! Thanks!
Mariah C

Anonymous said...

These pictures are beautiful! I'm checking out her site now! Thanks for the great giveaway!

{Shannon} said...

What beautiful textures!! Happy 4th to you all!

Jennifer said...

Beautiful! I've never used any textures, but they look fun!

Natalie said...

I've noticed your beautiful use of textures on some of your recent photos! Thanks for chance to win this wonderful collection. I will have to check out the book too. Hope you had a wonderful 4th!

Dita said...

Beautiful textures and your photos lately have illustrated the many options for using them...so happy you've collaborated on this giveaway together. Sarah's new book sounds fantastic. I'm in!

I know your clam bake was amazing yesterday. I'll be in your neck of the woods today and will think of you guys...but I'm looking forward to seeing you next week!

xoxo
Dita

Tiffany said...

They are all lovely...have a great time with your family!

Tiffany

mindy said...

I love me some textures! I used to lay them on pretty heavily, but have toned back and really love using them sparingly to give some soft depth to photos. Speaking of workshops...did you do the CM skin workshop? I remember chatting with you about skin issues a while ago, this workshop was a game changer for me! hope you had a great holiday!

Ruthie said...

All of those textures are beautiful! Hope you have a safe 4th of July!!!

Katy said...

Beautiful! I would love to learn to use textures!

snekcip said...

Still can't believe your pictures could get more beautiful than they already are! I would love to win these!!

Brandi said...

I love playing with textures! Happy Thursday! :)

Gina Kleinworth said...

Now that looks like fun. They certainly are beautiful!

Denise said...

I'd love to win these textures - they are awesome as are the photos! Lisa - your work is stunning too - I enjoy reading your blog and looking at the great photos that you take.

Thanks,

Denise

Sweetpea said...

Hi, just popped over from Sarah's f'book page to have a look at your lovely offer...please count me in!

Thanks so much.
p.s. your photos are sooooo gorgeous ;>]]

Anna said...

I Love your textures! /Anna Forsman
forsman.al@gmail.com

First Light Photography said...

These are the most lovely vintage-style textures ... I would love to work with these. Thanx for offering them!!
firstlight62@sbcglobal.net

Jamocha Momma said...

beautiful textures!

Kinga said...

Gorgeous textures, thanks for the chance to win this beautiful textures!

Cheryl said...

I go to Sarah's site almost daily for inspiration and eye candy, I love her work!! Thanks so much for the chance to win :)

Anonymous said...

I would love to help you get the word out by using your beautiful textures and crediting you back. They are stunning! I'm looking forward to getting your book too - can't wait in fact.
Lynda Murtha (2murthas@rogers.com)

Anonymous said...

Have tried Sarah's free textures and love them. Thank you for the chance to win a set of her textures. CWatl24055@aol.com

Cindy said...

I am so in awe Of Sarah's textures and filters...that's who I want to be when I grow up:-).

Al Wright said...

A clambake! What a great idea for Fourth of July! Our little city of Alameda Ca has the nation's second-longest parade. I shot two rolls of film with my Plastic Fantastic Holga, and intend to texture the images when I get the film back. Would LOVE to have more of SJG's textures to play with. Thanks!
al.raintreestudios@yahoo.com

Claudine said...

Gorgeous textures! Thanks for the chance to win.

Audrey'sParents said...

Lisa, Thank you for sharing this opportunity and your life. Your photos are such an inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for thinking of us. Hope you had a great family get together. You are a true artist ...as a picture is a poem without words...you captured the essence of beauty with your textures. Take care and thank you for thinking of us all on 4th July.

Maureen T
Expressrose@ymail.com

Unknown said...

These ARE gorgeous textures! Hope your fourth was wonderful! I'll be back to link up tomorrow!

Amarie said...

Gorgeous textures! Would so love to win these!

Cheryl said...

Lovely textures! Thanks to both you and Sarah for the opportunity to win them. BTW, in our family, I'm Irish, he's Italian! It makes an awesome combination.

Sandy said...

Oh could I be blessed once more to win??? These are so beautiful!
Love your recent pics with the textures. LOVE all your work!

Marty Walden said...

I'm just learning about all that photography has to offer. Feeling overwhelmed but love the giveaway! What a treat!

Kim said...

Happy 4th Lisa! Love these photos and textures!
xoxo,
Kim

Anonymous said...

Hope you had a great 4th. Thanks for the giveaway.

Seeing Each Day said...

Thank you for this opportunity - much appreciated.

Kimberly said...

I've been following you for awhile and you just mentioned Jen carver photography. All of my friends and nieces have had their photos done with her. Small world if you're also from Pittsburgh.

Always love your blog.

Kimberly @ mypinterestreality.com

Mary said...

Hope your Fourth was wonderful! I'm new to your blog -- came here through a comment Sarah left on FB. I love your work, and would love to win Sarah's textures! :)

Karin Griffin said...

Such a great post Lisa! I hope to try Sarah's textures soon too! I've been looking at them recently upon your recommendation. Thanks!

littledogslaughed said...

Sarah's work opened a whole new door with my photos. Her textures are amazing. Would love to win this collection. Thank you for sharing your work Lisa and thoughts-

Unknown said...

I am a huge fan of Sarah's work and like you am embarking on a journey with textures. See http://www.thepixelchef.co.uk/2012/07/06/the-story-of-a-picture/
I'm glad I've also discovered your lovely site to through Sarah's FB page!

karen said...

Gorgeous textures! Would so love to win these!

karens1961@sky.com

Anonymous said...

I am just beginning to experiment with textures and would love to win this set. Thanks for the opportunity. svromero103@hotmail.com

JulieM said...

What a fun give away Lisa! Love these textures and would love to win this beautiful set! Thanks for sharing the amazing opportunity with us!
Blessings
Julie

Beth at IAMRanch said...

These textures are gorgeous!! Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity!

Melanie Allen said...

Hi, I love Sarah Gardner's work and have only just found your site. Looking forward to seeing your work. I would love to win her textures.
Melanie

Dakota3 said...

I would like to win her textures!

Thank you,
Cindy

Anonymous said...

Sarah's work is gorgeous! Perfection!! pschmied@columbus.rr.com

Pompeii Penguin said...

beautiful textures : )

cmh said...

The textures are absolutely beautiful. Happy independence day!

K. L. said...

I'm in the process of self-educating myself in the world of photography. These are lovely!