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FRIDAY GIVEAWAY // MOM AND POP PHOTO SCHOOL

[Epiphanie] — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:00:29 +0000

Hey moms and dads! Do you want to learn how to use that fancy DSLR camera of yours? And most importantly, learn how to take better pictures of your kids? Well, we have a giveaway for you!

Mom and Pop Photo School was founded by Candace Moss, mom and professional children's photographer. Candace made it her mission to help parents conquer the camera and ultimately take great pictures of their children. Her mission was accomplished with the creation of her super simple, self-paced course in PDF form - Camera 101 and Portraits 101!

One lucky winner will receive the Camera 101 and Portraits 101 courses PLUS membership in the Mom and Pop online student support community, The Lab.

To enter, comment below about why you NEED this course. Contest ends on Monday, May 28 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesday, May 29. Good luck!

Postcards > Kaikoura, New Zealand

[Epiphanie] — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:15:34 +0000

Morning breaks along the shores of Kaikoura, a small town on the South Island of New Zealand.
Photo taken by Melanie Barrow, Bodhikai Imagery.

We want to feature your favorite travel photo in this new 'Have An Epiphanie' series - "Postcards." Send your photo and a caption about where the image was taken to media@epiphaniebags.com. Can't wait to travel the world through your pictures!

MIXED BAG | Color Splash

[Epiphanie] — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:00:06 +0000

For the perfect wow, pair neutral essentials - like a grey sofa and our Grey Stella camera bag/purse - with splashes of color throughout your wardrobe and home decor!

1. Coral top, A|Wear | 2. Disc stud earrings, PILGRIM | 3. Nail polish in Tart Deco, ESSIE | 4. Grey Stella, EPIPHANIE | 5. Jeans, MOTHER DENIM | 6. Heart bangle, MARC BY MARC JACOBS | 7. Wedge sandal, MARY PORTAS & CLARKS | 8. Office + living space, featured on GLITTER GUIDE

WORKSPACE: ALLDRIN PHOTOGRAPHY

[Epiphanie] — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:46 +0000

Inspired by her love for all things shabby chic and thrifty, Hanna Alldrin of Alldrin Photography wanted to create a studio space that felt "comfortable and homey." So about a year ago, with help from her husband and friends, Alldrin Photography Studio became a reality.

Hanna's Alldrin Photography logo served as the studio color scheme inspiration of gray and lime green. She also chose gray because it works well as an alternate backdrop to white walls.

In an effort to stay on budget and true to the shabby chic inspiration, Hanna acquired all studio decorations and furniture from thrift stores, yard sales, consignment shops and salvage yards.

Hanna writes, "As time goes on I still shop for thrift prop items for my clients to use during sessions. I use DROP IT MODERN backdrops because they add some spice to my space and images."

More photos from Hanna's studio can be found here on her blog!

Do you have a unique photo studio or workspace? We'd love to feature it here on Have An Epiphanie! Send your photos and information about your space to media@epiphaniebags.com.

WHERE DID YOU HAVE YOUR EPIPHANIE? // CHICAGO

[Epiphanie] — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:45:00 +0000

We're off to Chicago today with portrait photographer, Betty Elaine Simpson! Betty's husband recently took her there for a weekend trip, and Red Lola was her must-have accessory.

Betty's five favorite things to do in Chicago include:

One - Take pictures at Millennium Park. Just walk around and take the city in. You’ll find plenty of places for photos (including Union Station).

Two - Stay somewhere wonderful with a room on a high floor.

Three - After dinner, go have cocktails at the Signature Lounge atop the John Hancock. It is the best view of the city at night. Tip! The women's bathroom has the best view! Men have tried to go in there to look, ha.

Four - Shop! Magnificent Mile has some great stores...
Five - Visit the Art Institute of Chicago Museum and the Shedd Aquarium!

Thanks for sharing your photos and Chicago highlights with us, Betty! Looks like a fabulous trip!

What are your favorite Chicago destinations? Tell us by commenting below.

Attention all those who own Epiphanie bags! We know you've been to some fabulous places. Or live in some incredible, travel-worthy cities for that matter. We want to hear from you! Send a few shots of you with your Epiphanie bag, the travel spot + your 5 favorite things to do in that location to media@epiphaniebags.com. Include a short bio about yourself and note "Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie?" in the subject line. If we publish your submission, we'll send you an in-stock Epiphanie bag of your choice!

Postcards > Tokyo, Japan

[Epiphanie] — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

School girls waiting for their train after school at Takebashi Station in Tokyo, Japan.
Photo by Kelly West Mars.

We want to feature your favorite travel photo in this new 'Have An Epiphanie' series - "Postcards." Send your photo and a brief description about where the image was taken to media@epiphaniebags.com. Can't wait to travel the world through your pictures!

NEWSFLASH // New Colors Now IN STOCK!

[Epiphanie] — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

We're THRILLED to announce that our new spring bags are now IN STOCK! We are currently processing all pre-orders; new orders will ship within 5 business days! Once your order ships, you will receive an email with tracking information.

View the entire Epiphanie camera bag collection: www.epiphaniebags.com!

Which one is your favorite?

Picture It: May photo contest

[Epiphanie] — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

It's time for the next round of our 'Picture It' photo contest! The May theme is: MORNING! So let's see your sunrises, misty lakes, coffee, chaos, sleeping babies or anything else significant in the morning timeframe.

The SUPER prize package for May includes:

We're thrilled to be partnering with Photo Card Boutique for our May photo contest! They offer a beautiful array of unique and creative products for your photography business including templates for albums, photo cards, blogs and more! When you have chance, you should also check out their BLOG filled with color palettes galore! For tons of inspiration connect with Photo Card Boutique on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

Enter to win an Epiphanie Camera Bag and $100.00 worth of templates from Photo Card Boutique by doing the following:

1) Post your very own "MORNING" photo submission online:
- to your blog
- Flickr account
- Pinterest board
OR
- Instagram account
(Only one photo submission per person. Links to photos on Facebook, Twitter or Google+ are not acceptable forms of entry.)

2) Caption your picture with the following:
I entered the Epiphanie Camera Bags + Photo Card Boutique Picture It photo contest! http://bit.ly/ITqV5R

3) Post your photo here by clicking on the "Add your link" button below:
(If you inadvertently post the incorrect link, click on the red x to delete, then resubmit your entry.)

Complete those three steps and you're entered to win!

Want to submit bonus entries?
*Tweet - I entered the @EpiphanieBags + @PhotogBoutique Picture It photo contest! http://bit.ly/ITqV5R
Then comment below that you tweeted this message (include your Twitter handle in the comment).

*Post on your Facebook wall - I entered the @Epiphanie + @Photo Card Boutique Picture It photo contest! http://bit.ly/ITqV5R
Then comment below that you posted on Facebook.

*Share your favorite Epiphanie camera bag style on Pinterest!
Then comment below with your favorite style and link to your post on Pinterest.

We can't wait to see your MORNING entries! Contest ends on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 11:59PM CST. Winner will be chosen at random and announced the same week. Good luck!

Please note: Only one photo submission per person. From time to time Epiphanie may choose to post your photo submissions to our Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media pages. By entering this photo contest, you are granting Epiphanie permission to share your photo on our social media pages. We will, of course, state the photo source each time we share.

WORKSPACE: Jennifer Warthan

[Epiphanie] — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:00:10 +0000

Farm wife, mama and photographer Jennifer Warthan of Warthan Farms Photography works from her 1860's Virginia home.

Truth be told, Jennifer's workspace extends into the great outdoors of her farm. On her Facebook page she writes,

In fact, most of her sessions are shot on the farm. Jennifer says, "There is always something new with each season...makes things interesting!"

How's that for a breathtaking workspace?

Thank you Jennifer for sharing your glorious farm with Have An Epiphanie!

Do you have a unique photo studio or workspace? We'd love to feature it here on Have An Epiphanie! Send your photos and information/background about your space to media@epiphaniebags.com.

NEWSFLASH // Epiphanie giveaways this week

[Epiphanie] — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:15:00 +0000

To celebrate the upcoming arrival of our spring bags, we thought it would be fun to give you LOTS of chances to win an Epiphanie bag this week!

So check out the following contests going on right now:

MCP Actions // ends April 29
Epiphanie 'Picture It' Photo Contest // ends April 30
A Beautiful Mess // ends April 30
Tip Junkie // ends May 1
My Organized Chaos // ends May 23

GOOD LUCK!!