My Minted Giveaway Goodies

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[Disclaimer: I was not sponsored to write this post. Minted did sponsor the original post and giveaway on Courtney’s blog. There are a few affiliate links in both posts. All opinions are 100% my own.]

Back in November, Courtney of A + Life hosted a Minted giveaway for $250, which I won! Crazy, right? Needless to say, I was stoked. I’ve been admiring Minted Christmas cards from friends and family for a couple of years now, but I’d never ordered anything from the site myself.

I got my wish list together and placed an order pretty quickly. But it’s taken me a few months to take pictures and more importantly, get my new art framed and up on the walls, and then take a few more pictures. (Getting my remaining art on the walls is part of my 2017 goals, so win-win.)

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Photography Inspiration

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I’ve been way overdue to start a general Photography Inspiration board on Pinterest. I’ve talked a couple of different times on this blog about the importance of following great photographers and studying great photography. Whether you’re brand new to photography and shoot exclusively with your phone or you’re a seasoned photographer who’s been shooting with a DSLR for years, studying great photography is critical for improving your skills.

My single favorite way to follow great photographers is Instagram. I cannot recommend Instagram enough if you want to process dozens of fantastic images every single week. But I also spend a lot of time on Pinterest, more so than ever now that I have this blog, and there is a ton of great photography on Pinterest as well. Having another resource chock full of stunning images is so helpful for keeping my creativity flowing.

I’m sharing just a selection of the stunning photos I’ve rounded up on Pinterest since I started the new Photography Inspiration board earlier this month. As always, you can right click on the photos to see them on Pinterest. I also have all of the Pinterest links at the end of the post.

Bokeh City Lights in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Lane Ramage @laneramage …

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How to Buy Used Camera Gear Online

How to Buy Used Camera Gear Online

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Photography gear is expensive. You want the best gear you can get, but you don’t want to spend a fortune on it either. One option for saving a few bucks on your photography gear is to buy used camera equipment. Most DSLR bodies and lenses are well-built, which means that they’ll last for decades. When photographers decide to upgrade, their old equipment is often in very good shape. Buying used camera gear online allows you to get the gear you need for significantly less than retail price.

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Revisiting Chicago

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I’m from Chicago and am a city girl at heart. Despite the abundance of beach photos I share here and elsewhere online (i.e. Instagram), nothing makes me happier than wandering around a city. As I continue to backup and clear out old sets of RAW photos (read more about my 2017 goals over here), I’ve been revisiting tons of favorite memories from the past couple of years.

I visit Chicago at least once every 2-3 months because I still have family there, including my parents, brother, and brother’s wife. However, it’s rare that I have an extended period of time to take pictures, especially downtown. Usually, I’m sharing a quick snap, like this one from a day trip right before Christmas. Getting to wonder for hours with my camera for a few hours is an occasional treat. The photos I’m sharing today are from a day trip back in September 2015 (the one where I got to meet Edi and Paige!).

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