Amelia Kay Photography Giveaway! CLOSED

I've been drinking wine since I was 15. Appalling to some, but eye-opening to me. I wanted to spit out my first sip of wine. It was terrible. However the host of the party and his wife started raving about the splendor of the wine, talking about the year and flavors. Clearly I was missing something... so I finished that glass and continued to try different wines.

Over the years, I've learned which varietels suit my palate. Pinot Noirs from the United States and French burgundies are definitely my favorites. One of the top vineyards being Louis Jadot, the bottle depicted in this photograph from Amelia Kay Photography.


The black and white photo is distuinguished, and that tinge of yellow adds a rustic effect. A quality photo perfectly depicting a quality wine. I love it.

Amelia, of Amelia Kay Photography, took this photo after her sister asked for some wine art photographs, but mostly she loves to photograph flowers.

Amelia has loved photography since childhood. She got her first DSLR in 2006 and has been teaching herself photography ever since! She really got into fine art photography in 2007 with flowers and landscape shots. She feels she is learning every day...evolving her style as she goes along.

Amelia pours her heart into her work. She loves what she does and hopes it shows through her photographs! I certainly can see it!

And I know you all can too, which is why you'll be delighted to find out that Amelia would like to give one of you an 8x8 or 8x10 print of your choice from her shop!

To Enter:

Visit Amelia Kay Photography and comment with the photo you love the most. Be sure to leave an email address as well so I can contact you if you win!

Contest will end January 2, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER CONTESTS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER!

DISCLAIMER: Amelia did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that *I* approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

Andrea Despot Photography Giveaway! CLOSED

The photo, Drinks for Two, is what I find to be genius talent. Andrea Despot, the photographer, makes it very clear what the main ingredient of wine is... grapes. I love it. The concept is so simple, yet truly profound.

In addition, the photograph itself is of exceptional quality. The glasses against the black background seem to jump of the photograph. I love that the photo is not glossy as I think the matte shows the lighting better.

Andrea caught the perfect lighting to make this picture astounding. I framed it in a simple black frame and let it jump off my wall.

Andrea has been a photographer for eight years, shooting mostly objects. She loves taking an ordinary thing and making it extraordinary by using exceptional lighting techniques and color to emphasize shape and texture. Isn't that what I was trying to say about the Drinks for Two photo?

Photography started as a hobby but is now Andrea's career. She works as a full-time photographer at a printing company and also does freelance work... eventually wanting to become a full-time photographer at a studio, and maybe even someday own her own business.

Well I think Etsy and her website are a great start. She clearly is talented, and I'm sure she'll take her artisitic vision around the world.

Photgraphy makes Andrea happy. This photo makes me happy. Now, she wants you to be happy. Andrea would like to offer one of you the print of your choice!!

To Enter:

Visit Andrea's etsy site:

Etsy: www.andreadespot.etsy.com

Come back and leave a comment with your favorite print. Be sure to leave your contact email as well!!

Don't forget to enter my other giveaways listed in the top right corner!

Contest ends October 24th

US participants only

Winner with have 48 hours to contact me

DISCLAIMER: Andrea of Andrea Despot Photography did NOT pay me to do this review. I understand there are new FTC guidelines on blog giveaways. I want you all to know that *I* approach artists and designers for reviews & giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products, and I will only speak truthfully about their products.

Three Times a Lady Print

Photography is my favorite kind of art. When I took a photography course in high school, I focused on black and white, taking pictures of people.

I wanted to create a story, and I think I captured a fantastic shot of 2 friends who were dating each other at the time. They shared a milkshake and stared into each other's eyes while sipping it. I never took quite as good a picture again.

I wish I had the eye for photography, but I think I'm more the lucky shot type. Jennifer Squires on the other hand can capture quite the moment. I am impressed with her prints that I saw on her etsy site.

This Three Times a Lady print actually captured my eye with its beauty and my mind with the clever title. I might have to order it as soon as I can figure out where to hang it.

For a chance to WIN one of Jennifer Squires prints, click on this link.