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When it comes to taking great pictures there are so many things that you need to make sure are in order…the ISO, shutter speed, aperture, lighting, camera settings…I could go on and on! Does it ever feel daunting? Does the thought of trying to master your DSLR camera overwhelm you at times?
That is exactly why Katie Evens decided to write a simple and easy to understand photography ebook, The Key to Taking Pictures Like a Professional Photographer. Taking great pictures and figuring out your camera doesn’t have to be so intimidating.
So head on over to The Key to Taking Pictures website to order your ebook!
Ashley M. says
Great tips! I would love to get this ebook to improve our photography skills!!
April Bean says
I follow you with Google Reader. And on FB! This looks like a valuable tool to have. Thanks for sharing.
~Shari says
Wow! This looks like a great book – THAT I NEED!
I am a public follower of The Crafting Chicks!!
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*crosses fingers*
LadyD Piano says
Sounds like a very interesting book. I love photography, so I’d like to learn more of the nuts and bolts of taking good pictures. Thanks. I am a follower.
ladydpiano-lessons (at) yahoo (dot) com
Jenny Riddle says
Oh my goodness! I got a DSLR right after Christmas and would LOVE to get some help with it! This book would be amazing! jennyruth414 [at] gmail [dot] com
Dj says
My husband would love this book!
H says
This is just what I need…thank you!
Melanie says
Here’s my email…I’d love this book!
Melanie says
Here’s my email I’d love this book. I made the link wrong before.
Hannah R says
Great ideas! The book looks really helpful!
Nikki says
I am a follower! And I very much want this! Thanks for the opportunity!!
nikkisheriff(at)gmail(dot)com
Julie says
I follow Crafting Chicks on GFC. This book looks great, much longer than a few of the others I’ve seen so I’m sure it’s chock-full of useful information!
Aaron says
This book would be awesome!
Char says
I would love to be able to take better pictures of my kids. This would be perfect for me. Thanks for the chance to win!
Amelia says
I am always looking to take better pictures! Would love this! Thanks!
Wendy says
Oh I so need this book for my new crafting blog I’m starting soon! and of course for great kiddo shots. Gotta have great pics!
Marissa says
Book looks awesome! My email is mdstolarik (at) gmail (dot) com! Thanks for the chance to win!
Ashley says
I just got a DSLR for Christmas and I would LOVE to learn more! what a great book!!
Stacy hansen says
Looks like a great book!!
Helle von Schlegell says
Looks like a great book!
Kristy says
What a great giveaway!
Sarah M. says
Great tips! I’m a public follower and would LOVE to win this! I’m a beginning photographer and would really put her tips to good use. Thank you! 🙂
Jocelyn says
Oo, I love that book! I wouldn’t mind winning to give a copy to my friend though!
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Melissa says
I am a public follower and Im diggin this giveaway!
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Kendall Keeler says
I follow you with Google Reader! I just got an SLR a few weeks ago before my second child was born! I would love this book to learn how to take better pictures!
Toni says
This would be SO helpful…just what I need! I am a follower of The Crafting Chicks!
Bethany Kingma says
Thanks so much for the giveaway! I’m dying to learn more about using an SLR the proper way. 🙂
bethany(dot)lotterman(at)gmail(dot)com
Jaime says
I am a follower and i NEED this book so badly, i am craving to learn how to use my camera better.
Terri Carstens says
Winning this book would be so great! I’ve had my Canon Rebel digital for years now, but I’m too busy to really read the manual. I need it to be easy and understandable.
Terri Carstens says
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Jessica H says
I am a public follower of Crafting Chicks. And this book is exactly what I need! I’m crossing my fingers!
jan says
I’m a follower – and LOVING!
Jessica Pearson says
I would love this book. I have two little boys and I would love to take great pictures of their childhood. I am a follower on Facebook. jaceandjessica(at)gmail(dot)com
Michelle Henry says
This looks like a terrific way to brush up on my DSLR photo skills! Thanks for sharing!
Kristi says
Looks like the kind of book I need!
Brittney says
I’m a follower, I love your stuff, some of the ideas like the three tiered stand I”m putting into action! I would love to get this e-book! I love taking photos and can sometimes get some good ones! I would love some help! Thanks for the opportunity!
Evangelia says
I always do that with the sun, but the eyes of my photos are not as sparkling as yours…
Megan Malouf says
I follow this amazing blog! I love all the crafts. Also, I recently bought my first DLSR and I am trying to get better at taking pictures.
Kristy hall says
I would love this!! I have had my camera for 4 years and have yet to figure it out! I really want to take better pics of my kids. My email is [email protected]
Eryn says
Wow!! What a great giveaway this would be to win….she described all my issues with my DSL camera LOL!!
Christi says
Public follower on google reader, love the giveaway!
Jill Walter says
We bought a dslr for Christmas and I would love to learn to do more with it and to take it off auto. I would love to learn how to take better portrait type pics and have them look like the examples above. Sounds like a good book for a beginner like me.
P.s. I am a follower.
Jill Walter says
We bought a dslr for Christmas and I would love to learn to do more with it and to take it off auto. I would love to learn how to take better portrait type pics and have them look like the examples above. Sounds like a good book for a beginner like me.
P.s. I am a follower and my email is [email protected]
Lynnell says
ohhh I’d love that book!
Jaclyn says
I follow you with Google Reader. I would love to study this book. JaclynStephens@gmail dot com
Stacy says
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book 🙂
Hayley says
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Debbie says
What an AWESOME book…!!! I so need it..I am having the WORST time with lighting and I have to take pictures for my product I sell!!
Rochelle says
Oooh I could use this for my new SLR!! I know there is so much to learn and I have a LONG way to go!!
Ellen-TCMom says
What a great giveaway I could really use this book!
C.C. says
Cool giveaway! I’m a follower!
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Jen says
Fantastic giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
crafts(dot)petersen(at)gmail(dot))com
natalie says
Great giveaway… I’ve always wanted to improve my photography skills. 🙂
Kathryn Stathis says
I love your site. This book would be a great help.
Thanks so much.
[email protected]
Heidi Myers says
I am a public follower of your blog, and it just so happens we just got a new DSLR camera
Monica Hoang says
I would love Katie’s book. I have often said that if I knew how to use my SLR camera I feel like I would be able to utilize all of the functions =)
Angie says
I would love to improve my camera skills. Taking pics of the kids can be difficult when they’re full of energy so any tips are greatly appreciated! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Allyson says
This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for! I really hope I win!
Naomi says
I would love to get my hands on this book! I’m always trying to get better pictures for my blog and to find something better than a studio photographer that I can afford! Thanks for the free tip by the way. I think I’m going to try it out today!
Tera says
I would LOVE a copy of this book to improve my photography skills!!!
Sara says
Wow, that book looks like a great resource! I’m crossing my fingers that I’m one of the LUCKY winners! 🙂
aimee silvio says
I follow this blog. I would love to read this ebook!
Lindsey says
What a great book! I’ve been wanting to improve my photography skills and didn’t know where to start. And summer is when I am most inspired to take pictures. I hope you pick ME!
Janet says
I would love to win this book. MY husband and I bought a dslr camera and have been struggling with how to take the best pictures with it. this would be great!!
Amee G says
I would love to be able to take better pictures and learn how to use my camera!!!
Kristen says
I follow through google reader. What a great giveway! The books look awesome! Definitely need help with my picture taking!
eleialoa(at)hotmail(dot)com
Jessica Turner says
I would LOVE love love to be so lucky! my email is [email protected]
Christina says
Oh, I REALLY need this! I just got a dslr and I would love to learn how to use it!
Kim says
I’m a follower! 🙂
Alicia B says
I’m a follower and would LOVE to win her ebook!
Shelly says
Would love this book! Follower and follow on fb.
Terisa says
I would love to hone my photo skills and this books looks perfect! I follow and here’s my email [email protected]
Jennifer Bacon says
I’m a followerer via email, my google reader adn FB – I don’t want to miss anything! I really need this book! Pick me!
Danielle says
Great giveaway! Would love to win!
beth says
I would love to have that e-book. I follow you
Heather says
I’d love this book!
Christy Lawrence says
Oh WOW….I would soooo enjoy this. I have had my DSLR for almost a year and I seriously (and sadly) don’t know how to use it beyond the Auto setting. All those terms are so intimidating that I haven’t tried to learn more. Thanks for the opportunity to win her book !! (Oh, and I LOVE reading/following your blog). 🙂
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Corrie says
I love the tips! I follow you on Google Reader
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Stephenie Avarello says
Would love to win the K. Perkes book. Following on Twitter.
Whitney says
I just got a new Canon for my husband and I’s trip to Europe. We took some amazing pictures but I know if I knew more about the camera, I could have gotten better ones. I have also been thinking about taking a beginners photography class. This book would be perfect to start off with. Thanks for the giveaway. I love following your blog!
Colleen says
I am a follower of your blog. Would love to learn more about photography.
Deborah Bishop says
I am a follower of your blog. I actually received a Cannon Rebel for Mother’s day and now need to learn the best way to use it. This book would be a great help!!
naomi says
i sooooo need this book!!!! please pick me!!! 😉
[email protected]
thanks!
Marissa says
I NEED this book!! 🙂 [email protected]
Jennifer Lund says
I would love this book! I consider myself an amateur photography and there is plenty I need to work on 🙂
[email protected]
Thanks!!
kat says
Wow, what a fabulous giveaway! I would LOVE to win this book.
My email address is katmackham at yahoo dot com
Lindsay says
I’d love this book!! I need HELP!! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway. Oh, and I follow you!
[email protected]
Janie Kennedy says
Would love this! I got a new camera this past Christmas and was just saying that I need to learn more about it and taking pictures! I follow you on google reader and on facebook. I love this giveaway!
Karen says
My sweet husband gave me the new D7000 camera last November for our 15th anniversary…..so nice right!
THE THING SCARES ME TO DEATH!!
I’m feeling horrible, everywhere we go…every picture I take….always with the old point & shoot camera. I would love to learn how to use that DSLR….maybe this ebook is just what I need.
Dezi A says
How awesome!! Thanks for the chance. sethdeziATgmailDOTcom
carey3195 says
I follow! carey3195 at hotmail dot com
Melanie says
these are great tips, I am always looking for ways to improve my photography skills.
KATIE PHILLIPS says
i WOULD JUST LOVE THIS BOOK. I GOT A NEW CAMARA FOR MY BIRTHDAY IN FEB AND I CAN REALLY USE SOME HELP UNDERSTANDING HOW TO USE THE THING WHEN IT IS NOT SET TO AUTOMATIC. 🙂
Danyelle says
I follow Katie Perkes blog and CC via google reader and would love to win a copy of this book.
Olga says
I would love to win this e-book I really need to improve with my picture taking!!!! Love this giveaway! My email is [email protected]
Jana says
I would LOVE to win the book. It would definitely help out a beginning photographer like me.
Lindsey Fitch says
Awesome giveaway, I am always looking for tips to improve my photog skills. 🙂
Sara K says
I’m not sure how to become a “public follower”, but I do get your feed through my Google reader. At any rate, I’d love the chance to learn more about photography!
Misha says
Follower here. I’m loving the sounds of this book. If I win it… I promise to give it a good home 🙂
[email protected]
Jolynn says
Wow, I would love to win this book! And of course follow this blog!
Kierstin Laws says
I’d loooove one! I have no idea how to harness the power of my camera 🙂
[email protected]
Vickie jorden says
I love these tips, I could totally use this book!
k says
Totally need the help! What a great book!
Pick me Pick me!
Lacey says
I could SO use this book, I have three young kids and the pictures I try to take of them are no where near as good as they could be.
lilirishmomma(at)gmail(dot)com
Betsy Dixon says
I have a Canon SLR that I have no idea even how to use to the full potential. Would love to learn more!!
Anna says
Awesome. I have a new slr and have no clue. This would be great help!
Lora Hastreiter says
I recently purchased a DSLR to take pictures of my young children because we simply can’t afford the price of professional photographer. I am always searching for information on how to use my camera and take better pictures. I would benefit so much from this book and would really really appreciate a copy (and so would my kids:) ! THANK YOU! ! [email protected]
Dawn Christ says
A fantastic giveaway – who can’t use photography help? I’m a follower 🙂
Lisa H says
I follow you all, and my email addy is lisasheltie at gmail dot com.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Brooke says
oooh! So much useful information! Thank you!
[email protected]
Colleen says
We just got a new camera and are clueless. Sounds like exactly what we need.
Katie says
I would absolutely love this book! I’m always looking for tips to help take better picture of my little boys and think this would be very helpful. I’m a follower on facebook. Thanks!
kpowell1210(at)gmail(dot)com
Marci G says
I need it the MOSTEST! Seriously!!!
Amber Meadows says
I just got a DSLR for Mother’s Day and I have no idea how to use it! I would love to win this book!
Adria says
I would love to have this book!
Amy says
I’m a follower!
Randee says
I follow publicly and my e-mail is randeemechamatgmaildotcom. I would love to win!! Thanks
Marcia says
I would love to have this book! Pick Me! 🙂
Brittanie Greco says
Love crating Chicks and taking pictures!!
Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says
Oh goodness…I sooooooo need this…thank you so much for the chance to win!!!!
Maggie
[email protected]
Shayna says
WOW!!! What a great giveaway. I’m a follower and I would LOVE to win.
shaylouk at hotmail dot com
Lindsay H says
what a great giveaway! illegibleaddress-at-yahoo.com
Emma says
Oh, this could be the little push I need to get off the auto setting!
Christy Case says
What an awesome book!! I would love it!!
[email protected]
Yvonne W says
I’m looking forward to reading this book. I’m a subscriber!
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Lisa says
This is just what I need!!
Bonnie says
I subscribe via, GFC, FB and email.
I would love to win this book! I have been trying to learn to use my camera better and take classes but need more guidance. Katie’s portraits are amazing as are her tips. Just looking over some of them, helped me see things in a different light- speaking of light and lightsources. Thanks for such a great giveaway.
Staci says
My husband and I really need this. I’m a makeup artist and I’m putting my portfolio together. That sounds like such an awesome ebook.
sarah says
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Jen Kercher says
I’m a follower!
Jen Kercher says
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Heather says
Would love to win!
hburke12(at)gmail(dot)com
hailey says
im a public follower!
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hailey
(you are beautiful because you are made in the image of god)
stephanie h says
what a great book, if I don’t win I would definately buy!
Tara says
This is exactly what I need!
Heather Swinney says
Looks like a great book! [email protected]
Sher says
What a great book. This would help me so much! Thanks for the opportunity! sla322atgmail.com
ellen says
Looks like a gem! I would love to learn some tips and tricks! Thanks!
[email protected]
Jody Waters says
Fun book!
Alyson says
I would LOVE to learn how to take better pictures! We have a nice camera and I am so intimidated by it that I always use the auto feature – terrible I know! It would be so great to take professional looking pictures of my cute family!
Amy says
Would love this!!! 🙂
Amy at mommyinca (at) yahoo.com
Becky S. says
Looks like a great book! I always wondered how to get my kids eyes to ‘pop’. Now if the sun ever comes out again in ORegon, I will go try!
Shawnee H says
What a great resource! I’d love to win it! Thanks for giving us the chance! Shawnee(dot)haws(at)gmail(dot)com
Angelica says
This book looks great. I want to learn how to use my camera better and take better pictures
caroline says
I’m a follower I would love a copy of this:)
Sara says
I follow you on facebook, i’d like so much this book….
sara(DOT)losavio(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Jennifer says
This looks like a fabulous book, I would truly be lucky to win one.
Mary Lou Koldewyn says
I am new to this site and I am loving it. I am a true lover of crafts and learning to take better pictures is something I am in desperate need of, so please pick me.
Betsy Riggleman says
Awesome giveaway, always looking for photography tips.Would love to win this ebook.
[email protected]
lori says
Looks like a great book and I love all the picture examples!
Brooke says
Would LOVE this!
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Lacey Welton says
Looks like a great book! I would love it!
Lacey(dot)Welton(at)gmail(dot)com
stephanie echols says
I follow you with google reader! This would be a great way to learn how to use my new camera. Thanks!!
[email protected]
Cherie says
Oh my goodness, I NEED this book, lol! I take the worst pictures! No matter what I’ve tried, they’re still terrible. Which makes it so hard to be happy with my scrapbooking…
MJ says
I just got a new camera yesterday for my birthday, this would be a great asset to go with that!
sweetwatercloth at gmail dot com
Kelly says
I think this book is just what I need!
Kelly says
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Linnlee says
I would love this book! What a talented photographer Katie is!
kim says
I WOULD LOVE this!!! I have been looking for a book on digital photography just like this one!!!
Tricia says
i NEED to get better with my dslr. this would definitely give me a boost!
Jennifer says
Oh, what an awesome prize. I would love to win this. I have 6 kids and still can’t take a good picture of them. Sad!
susan says
Always looking for photography tips. I will try the open shade trick this weekend as I am sure to have plenty of opportunities as a family gathering.
Awesome giveaway. I am a fb follower.
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Christina says
This is a great giveaway. I would love this book! So helpful.
Alicia Meyer says
I SO need this book!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! [email protected]
Karen says
Just in time for all those awesome summer pics!!! This book looks like a must have!!
kara schmidt says
Im a follower! Would love this book to improve my photography skills. thanks, kara
Loralee says
Awesome!
Alis in Wnderlnd says
I am a follower on Google reader and on FB. I am not quite comfortable leaving my email in spybot format, so I will write it out. wnderlnd @ gmail dot com. Hope you understand.
Alisa Dutson says
I would love to learn how to improve my photography skills. I just invested in an dslr camera and have no idea how to use it!
Alisa Dutson says
[email protected]
Tiah says
What a great giveaway, thank you!
tiahmichelle(at)gmail(dot)com
Shanna Bentley says
I am a follower of the Crafting Chicks! What a great giveaway!!
Rachel Sampson says
Awesome giveaway! This is what I need. I would love to win! 🙂
Patricia H says
I just started following you!
And I would love to win this book : )
Mary says
Katie is an amazing photographer. I’d love to get this book! Thanks! [email protected]
Ana says
I would LOVE to read this book! I take pictures of my sweet girls on a daily basis with my Nikon. Sadly, I use it in auto mode but I’d love to learn to take better pictures.
Michelle says
thanks for telling us about this great book.
Debbie says
I am a follower of Crafting Chicks.
Amanda buell says
Would love to learn how to use my camera!
danell says
Just got a dslr a few weeks ago. I would love the help that this books has to offer! Thanks for the giveaway! [email protected]
Lisa says
I would love to win a copy of this book for my husband!
Michelle says
This looks like a great book for a beginner like me. I would love to learn to use my camera to take great pics of my grandchildren.
Pamela says
I have really started to try and take my Nikon off Auto, and learning more about Aperture and Shutter speeds. I really hope I win this book, she seems amazing with her tips and advice!
Pamela @ pbjstories.blogspot.com
Jackie says
Looks like a great book with some very helpful advice, thanks for the chance to get a copy.
krista says
This looks amazing! I would really love it! I think I’ve checked out all the books at my library…haha
Megan Conway says
I would love to win this book! Looks like it has some great tips!
Jen says
I’m a follower and would love to learn to use my camera better.
[email protected]
Jen
http://www.cutebugdesigns.com
Sharon says
Love to have Katie’s book. I loved your cake tin project too!
Sharon Compton says
I would love have this book! I also loved your cake tin project! [email protected]
Kathy McDonald says
Just got a new camera for my birthday in March and need help to figure it out! My daughter has a real talent with photography and is already taking senior pictures without much training! This book would help me learn and her to get even better!!!
Jackie says
This is exactly what I need!
crystal bergman says
this book is just what I need!!!!
Cyndi says
This book is great! Love photography and so does may family. Thanks for the great give away!
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Toppari says
I received a DSLR for Christmas but have had little time to learn the ins and outs. I know your book would be a great help before trying to catch some great vacation photos!
Alison says
This is exactly what I’ve been needing!!!
Mollie says
Sounds like a wonderful e-book with great tips!
Elissa Olsen says
I would love a copy of this book. It looks fabulous!
Aelissaolsen at gmail dot com
Dawn says
Well done! Beautiful. I could sure use to learn a few of the pointers.
Megan says
I would love some tips!
Mindy says
I would LOVE to learn to take better pictures and learn some good tips!! 🙂
Winnie H says
This sounds like a fantastic book! Thanks for the chance to win.
Ida Johnston says
Fingers crossed!!!
Kristin says
That book looks like it would be completely amazing!! [email protected]
Allison says
I could use his book for sure. public follower & justallison02 @ yahoo.com
Shirley L says
I could really use this! slarosa at gmail dot com
Shirley L says
Oh my goodness what is wrong with me? that’s not my correct email! It is slarosa72 at gmail dot com LOL
nicole bogart says
Wow! What a fantastic giveaway. Just found your site and love it already. Have started going through the archives from the begining and have found tons of great ideas to do with the kids i nanny. Thank you!
Lisa B says
Looks like a great book! I hope I win! 🙂
Carol S. says
This book looks like the perfect remedy for my scrapbooks and for projects for my home! I need all the help I can get. Thanks for the chance to win!
Lori says
Thanks for the great giveaway.
Michelle says
I would love this book. I am just starting to learn how to use my camera.
Kari says
It would make my year if I got this book. I just got a new camera and would love how to learn to use it better! I have two young boys and love taking photos of them! I would love this book!!!!!! Thanks for the great give away!!!
Kari says
Opps forgot my email. [email protected]
Timarie says
Learning my camera.. and need some help 🙂 Really bad!!!