when it really matters

Happy 3rd birthday to Paperie Boutique!
Visit PaperieBirthday.com for all events!

Things were so chaotic late last night that I simply ran out of time on the clock to post a muchly-deserved “thank you”. So I’m here to do it first-thing this morning.

We’ve been with our host, Hosting Matters, since 2001. We switched hosts 4 times that year, and once we landed with Hosting Matters, we haven’t switched since. A celebration / event of this magnitude eats up an incredible amount of bandwidth and puts a huge load on the server. But even on a Saturday night, Annette at HM was right there making sure things went smoothly. As she’s always been with several of our other high-traffic, high-profile sites over the years.

If you need a new host, I highly recommend checking into them – they even have a special plan just for our readers here at Paperie!

Thanks Annette, Stacy, and crew!
-Robyn & Todd




In case you’ve missed some of the posts, here are the giveaways currently running. Hurry and enter while you still can!

Sassy Designs, Inc. (GRAND FINALE PRIZE – ends Friday)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/25/sassy_designs_finale_3/

Pixel2Canvas / Album Cafe / M4H / My Funky Camera (ENDED)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/25/pixel_album_m4h_funky_3/

HB Photo Packaging / Sassy Designs / Chasing Dreams (ENDED)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/24/hb_sassy_chasing_3/

Millers and EW Couture (ENDED)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/24/millers_ew_couture_3/

*emera Camera Bags (ENDED)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/24/emera_camera_bag_3/

BrandSushi (ENDED)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/24/brand_sushi_3/

DeVoe Creative (ENDED)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/23/devoe_creative_3/

Rice Studio Supply (ENDED)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/23/rice_studio_supplies_3/

Epiphanie (ENDED)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/23/epiphanie_camera_bags_3/

Jo Totes (ENDED)
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/07/22/jo_totes_camera_bag_3/

More win-notices posted later today!
-R&T

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fast pass

HB Photo Packaging is giving away TEN (10) complimentary Full WPPI Registration Passes (a $399.00 value each) with Paperie Boutique.

A random generator will be used by HB Photo Packaging to pick TEN (10) people who tag HB Photo Packaging on Facebook with the following – each will receive one (1) pass:

“I’m going to see @HB Photo Packaging at WPPI in Las Vegas!”

BEFORE you hit post, make sure that you’ve typed out “@HB Photo Packaging” (rather than pasting it) so that it creates a tag that will appear on HB’s wall. (More information on how to tag on Facebook can be found here.)

You don’t want to miss the HB Photo Packaging booth (# 1247) at WPPI this year! Paperie and HB have a big secret to share, and those lucky enough to attend the WPPI trade show will get first peek / dibs! Stay tuned here in the upcoming days for more details (and photos)!




The digital edition of the February 2012 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers.

In this issue I reviewed web services for your business by ProPhoto Blogs, Zenfolio, Miller’s Professional Imaging Art Department, Photo Cart by Pictures Pro, Colorati, RadLab from “Totally Rad!”, PhotoBiz Website Templates and Blog Sites, IntotheDarkroom.com Vend Photo Cart and Flaunt Photo Slideshow, Photo Shelter, Showit Fast & Pass, and Creative Motion Design.

Click the magazine pages above to read a larger .pdf version of the article. You can also find the article on page 46, page 48, page 50, and page 52 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes – and you can see the online supplement here. Plus you can download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.




Don’t forget that you have a chance to win this POMPIDOO leather camera bag until 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 14th. It would make the perfect Valentine!

Happy weekend -
-Robyn & Todd

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you might be a winner – vol. 6

Happy 2nd birthday to Paperie Boutique!
Visit PaperieBirthday.com for all events!

Winner announcements started on Monday, July 25th…


More winner announcements on the way! Thank you for your patience – we are announcing the winners for each contest as quickly as we can! Real life, work, and health-issues have taken priority the last few days. But that said, without further adieu…four more giveaway announcements for contests # 19-23 (winners will be contacted within 48-72 hours of this announcement to claim their prizes):

The digital edition of the August 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers.

For this month’s article I reviewed frames by The Organic Bloom, American Frame, CPQ, MPixPro, The Savvy Photographer Store, Simply Color Lab, Obrien & Schridde Designs, WHCC, and Photojojo.

Click the magazine pages above for a larger .pdf version. You can find the article on page 50, page 52, and page 54 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. And you can also download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.




Thanks again to our vendors and readers for making our 2nd birthday party such a big success! Stay tuned for more winner announcements soon!
-Robyn & Todd

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magical Mystery

Another cool vendor / guest post and giveaway up for grabs…from LOKTAH!

LOKTAH was founded in 2008 with a desire to create natural packaging for our own clients, unlike anything seen before and not have to spend countless hours in photoshop designing case inserts for those plastic cases we all know and don’t care for. We later decided to open LOKTAH with that single idea and share that thought to the photographic and videography industries.

Since the birth of LOKTAH, it has always been a desire to continue the growth of LOKTAH and share our unique look on how eco-friendly packaging doesn’t have to be ugly, but that it can actually be a stunning work of art. We at LOKTAH strive to always serve you, the customer and make your experience with us positive and unique.

As the LOKTAH team grows and our line expands, we promise to always uphold the highest quality standards and more than anything, provide you with the best customer service. Please join us on the journey!

NEW! CaseBag | LifeStyle:
Warm earth tones textured by handmade hemp fabric. Refined by champagne toned edges and waterproof lining. Can be used with or without padded shoulder strap. Creatively timeless in design. Designed for the iPad featuring a speaker opening – power opening and volume opening.

     • One Back Magnetic Pocket
     • Two Magnetic Closures
     • Hemp; Waterproof Champagne lining
     • Up to 23″ Strap Drop
     • Designed For iPad

And one lucky Paperie reader will win a LOKTAH Signature Collection 10×8 Mystery Album & Gifts!

Gift set includes:
1 – 10×8 Mystery Album Cover; Matte White Paper; 10 Full Spreads/20 Sides
1 – 5×7 Mystery Photofolios with Prints; 3 – 5×7 images
1 – Mystery Medium Print Box
1 – Hemp Portfolio Folder
5 – Hemp Single DVD/CD Cases
(Total Value $406.50 plus FREE Shipping)

How do you win? It’s easy!

1. Follow Loktah either on Facebook or Twitter.

2. Post this to Facebook or Twitter (and tell us where you did)::
Win a LOKTAH.com / @loktah Signature Collection 10×8 Mystery Album & Gifts at PaperieBoutique.com / @paperieboutique – http://is.gd/Jp0g9c

3. Go check out the LOKTAH website – then come back here and comment what item is your favorite and why!

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do all three things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Post that you have “liked” the Facebook fan page, or followed the Twitter stream, or posted to your Twitter or Facebook account(s) – with a link to where you did it – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

ATTENTION: All links you post must direct to public-access accounts. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed, a website, or forum – or request permission to see them – your entry will automatically be disqualified.

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 14th. You can enter up to three times total. Post that you have met all three requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to three times total – one entry each for the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have three chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of the winner-announcement to claim their prize.

Good luck!

LOKTAH offers world-wide shipping via UPS & USPS. Volume discount available on large orders. And check out LOKTAH PRO exclusively for Professionals – APPLY FOR A PRO ACCOUNT (processed within 24 to 48 Hours).

Thanks so much to LOKTAH for the awesome gift set giveaway!




The digital edition of the July 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers.

For this month’s article I reviewed the ‘latest and greatest’ lab products by Pixel2Canvas, Miller’s Professional Imaging, Moo, WHCC, McKenna Pro, MPixPro, ProDPI, Collages.net, Color Inc. Pro Lab, MeridianPro.com, Black River Imaging, and H&H Color Lab.

Click the magazine pages above for a larger .pdf version. You can find the article on page 52, page 54, page 56, and page 58 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. And you can also download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.

In case you didn’t notice, we also have $500 worth of gift cards up for grabs from Patti Brown Photography, LLC and Kaleidoscope. That one ends on Wednesday, July 13th – don’t miss it!




Don’t forget – if you notice the site not being updated, please check Facebook for announcements. Thanks!

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all shapes ‘n’ sizes

One of the biggest perks of my job is the “sneak-peeks”. I’m excited to share what I recently received from Black River Imaging!

click photo above for a larger pop-up version

They announce… Black River Imaging just introduced their super-stylish Specialty Shaped Metal Prints in 7 sizes and 30 silhouettes.

Inspired by French flea market mirrors and vintage signs, Specialty Shaped Metal Prints blend the modernity of metal with Old World charm.

You choose the surface type that suits your style: Vibrant produces crisp detail and rich colors; subtle color gradations become dream-like with Metallic Fade. Each print is finished in gloss or matte.

Metal prints are lightweight and easy to clean. They are made from 100% recycled aluminum. You can mount them easily with an optional float block (for sizes larger than 5” square) or opt for drill holes to thread your favorite ribbon or chain.

For an eclectic look, try a cluster in various shapes and sizes on a client’s wall or mantlepiece. Or hot-glue atop a fabric-covered clamshell box for an exquisite wedding memory keeper.

Specialty Shaped Metal Prints from Black River Imaging
• 30 designs, 7 sizes from 5” to 45”
• Eco-friendly 100% recycled aluminum
• Two surfaces and finishes: Vibrant or Metallic Fade surface,
  Gloss or Matte finish
• Mounting options: float block; drill holes for your own ribbon or chain
• 3-5 business day turnaround time

For more information, please visit the Black River Imaging website.




I’m elated to announce that I am now writing for the Professional Photographer Magazine “Web Exclusives” column online, in addition to being a Contributing Editor and freelance columnist with the print-magazine. You can read my first article here titled “6 Etsy Shops We Love“.

I look forward to submitting more articles in the near future, so stay tuned!

Don’t forget we currently have a giveaway going from BrandSushi. It’s a chance to win a copy of their eBook “Total Package Pricing“!




Last but not least, we have a winner in the Cindy Irene Photography giveaway…and the winner is…Erika of Just Peachy Photography!

Congrats to Erika, and thanks again to Cindy Irene Photography!

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playing catch-up

Once again I apologize for the lack of updates lately. More over at Facebook…


First up, I have a very belated contest-winner announcement for the Photo Card Boutique $100 gift card, and it’s Elizabeth Simmons Photography!

Congrats to Elizabeth, thanks to everyone who entered, and a special thanks to Photo Card Boutique for the fantastic prize!




The digital edition of the June 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers.

For this month’s article I reviewed boudoir and maternity related products by HB Photo Packaging, The Art of Pregnancy and Newborn (TAoPaN), Kiss Wedding Books, The Boudoir Divas, Design Aglow, ProDPI, Animoto, Boudoir Business Boutique, and Artsy Couture.

Click the magazine pages above for a larger .pdf version. You can find the article on page 72, page 74, and page 76 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. And you can also download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.




I’ve finally managed to score a couple of weeks off in a row to rest up, catch up, and enjoy summer break with my boys. So there will be new updates starting on Monday. Pinky-swear!

Check back then -
-Robyn

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pick a Color

It’s a rare weekend post at Paperie Boutique! I’m excited to share our newest giveaway from Color Inc. Pro Lab, my latest column in Professional Photographer Magazine, and the winner in the recent Pinhole Press contest.

First up, welcome back Color Inc. for this vendor / guest post and giveaway.

Our solid wood 3/4” ready to hang Studio Mounts are a great way to creatively showcase any of your favorite family, wedding, newborn or senior portraits! Each Studio Mount is professionally finished with a smooth black laminate beveled edge and your choice of one of our 4 quality finishing options. Additionally, each piece will arrive with a pre-cut keyhole slot on the back, ready to hang straight out of the package!

• Print Finishing Options: Canvas/Satin/Matte/Velvet
• Your choice between black or white edging under the
  ’Options’ tab in ROES.
• Studio Mounts have a 3-5 business day turnaround time.
• 4×6, 5×5, 5×7, 8×8 & 8×10 Studio Mounts come with an
  Acrylic Dowel Rod Easel Back for quick shelf display.

And now three lucky Paperie readers can win a 12×12″ (or smaller) Studio Mount from Color Inc.! How do you win? It’s simple:

1. Like Color Inc. on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Color-Inc/190322407656875

2. Follow Color Inc. on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/colorinc/

3. Post the following to Facebook or Twitter (and tell us where you did it):
Win a 12×12″ solid wood Studio Mount from @colorinc / colorincprolab.com at PaperieBoutique.com / @paperieboutique – http://is.gd/pWJ39N

4. Leave a note in the comments here saying what Color Inc. product is your favorite.

Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want FOUR chances to win, you have to do all four things listed above, and then make four separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, May 10th. You can enter up to four times total. Post that you have met all four requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to four times total – one entry each for the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have four chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck!




The digital edition of the May 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers.

For this month’s article, I reviewed photography-related props by American Photographic Resources, Inc., Barbour Backdrops and Props, Bugs-N-Blooms, Denny Manufacturing Company, Marketing and Props for Photographers, Design Revolution, Savvy Photographer Store, and Virtual Backgrounds.

Click the magazine pages above for a larger .pdf version. You can find the article on page 70, page 72, and page 74 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. And you can also download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.




Last but not least: Pinhole Pro has selected a winner in their Paperie giveaway…and it’s Jennifer Farris!

Congrats to Jennifer and thanks so much to Pinhole Pro for the amazing prize!

Don’t forget we also have another giveaway going through Sunday night – it’s your chance to win two $250 gift certificates to Bad Sass Backdrops, Inc. and Sassy Designs, Inc.

P.S. If you are interested in advertising with Paperie Boutique, please contact todd @ this domain. If you are a photographer and are interested in having your packaging featured – or are a vendor and are interested in having your business packaging, marketing ideas, or photography-related products featured – please contact robyn @ this domain to be added to the posting schedule.

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you can go back again

The digital edition of the April 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers.

For this month’s article, I reviewed all things retro by reVamp Vintage Clothing, Photojojo, The Impossible Film Project, Plustek, Kodak, Flourish by Nichole Van, and Lomography.com.

Click the magazine pages above for a larger .pdf version. You can find the article on page 70, page 72, and page 74 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. And you can also download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.




And I can’t forget to announce the winner of the cute little lion set from Fiber Arts by Boondock Studios…it’s…Blythe Crawford Photography!

Congrats to Blythe and thanks so much to Fiber Arts for the adorable prize!

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the perfect host

Full disclosure: I am a Hosting Matters client (since 2001) and they host this WordPress blog Paperie Boutique.

I had a popular blog almost a decade ago. That blog was regularly FARK‘ed and MeFi‘ed – in addition to being frequently featured on Tech TV (now G4 Network) – and would sometimes receive 75.000+ unique visitors per day.

I needed a host that not only kept my site online, but was available for all the mini-crises that develop with a site of that nature. Hosting Matters has always been that host for me, and then some. When I joined Hosting Matters in 2001, I had already dumped three other webhosts that year. It’s now 2011 and I’ve never left HM. They literally host every. single. website. that Todd and I own – big and small. Including Buttons and Bows Photography with a template by Blu Domain, and my Snap-Button blog with a template by ProPhoto Blogs. (Trust me, we own a lot of websites!) You don’t get a better testimonial than that!

Now please welcome Hosting Matters for a guest / vendor post and giveaway!

Tired of hosts who promise the world and don’t deliver? Who radically change policies without notice? Who treat customers as a number instead of a name? Whose technical support people are nameless and don’t seem to care?

Get hosted with Hosting Matters, and we’ll change the way you view web hosting providers forever. We provide 24/7 support by real people, never outsourced, and proactively monitor our servers and network to ensure the highest level of performance possible.

No fine print, no asterisks next to offers: real packages, sensible pricing, and great hosting. We’ll even help you move in! What more could you ask?

Hosting Matters is currently offering a tremendous special for Paperie readers looking for better hosting than they currently have. The first person who signs up, and two others to be chosen at random at midnight on Sunday, March 6th, will receive a credit equivalent to three months of hosting.

So how do you win these great prizes?

First, sign up for hosting at Hosting Matters. Then come back here in the comments and tell us you did it.

The first person to post in the comments (who has already signed up) will win the first prize – three months of hosting.

Everyone else who posts (who has already signed up) will be eligible for the two drawings on Sunday, March 6th.

Want extra chances to win? Sign up for hosting at Hosting Matters, then post in the comments you’ve done so.

After you’ve signed up, you can also do the following things and post you’ve done so in the comments:

1. Follow Hosting Matters on Twitter: twitter.com/hostingmatters

2. Like Hosting Matters on Facebook

3. Post the following to Facebook or Twitter (tell us where you did it):
    I want to win 3 months free hosting from
    hostmatters.com / @hostingmatters and
    @paperieboutique / PaperieBoutique.com -
    http://is.gd/i2IVEI

Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want THREE extra chances to win, you have to do all three things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by midnight EST on Saturday, March 6th. Post that you have joined Hosting Matters – and after that if you’d like extra chances to win, also that you’ve followed their Twitter stream, “liked” their Facebook fan page, and/or posted to Twitter or Facebook (with a link to where you did it).

ATTENTION: All links you post must direct to public-access accounts. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed, a website, or forum – or request permission to see them – your entry will automatically be disqualified.

Please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The second two winners will be chosen by Random.org, and the winners will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck – and thanks to Hosting Matters for such a fantastic giveaway!

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senioritis

The digital edition of the March 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers.

For this month’s article, I reviewed senior products and trends by Jamie Schultz Designs, Moo.com, Design Aglow, Pixel2Canvas, Miller’s Professional Imaging, ProDPI, and WHCC.

Click the magazine pages above for larger versions. You can find the article on page 68, page 70, and page 72 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. And you can also download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.

I would like to extend a special round of thanks and kudos to Myra Klarman Photography for this column – without her, and her amazing senior photography, the issue would not have been possible! If you live in the Ann Arbor area, do not miss Myra and her work!




Ever wonder how you can get your hands on this magazine I’m always talking about? Well right now you can get a a one-year subscription (12 monthly issues) for $19.95 – and be entered in a contest to win up to $10,000.

Plus, when you subscribe you will receive a FREE GIFT INSTANTLY – Professional Photographer’s exclusive guide “How to Make More Money in Professional Photography“.




And to wrap things up, I have a few contest winners to announce! First up is the second winner in the HB Photo Packaging Contest….it’s Hannah G. Photography!

The winner in the LOKTAH Amazon Collection contest is…Moments by Kara!

And the winner in the LOKTAH Portfolio giveaway is…Life in Bloom Photography!

Congrats to all the winners, thanks to each and every one of you who entered, and thanks to HB Photo Packaging and LOKTAH for being such amazing vendors here at Paperie! I’ll be in touch with the winners to claim their prizes soon!

P.S. This is completely unrelated to anything Paperie, but will you please take a second to vote for regular Paperie contributor Heather Lickliter in the Crate & Barrel wedding contest? You can do so here. Thanks, and good luck Heather!

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I would like to subscribe

The digital edition of the February 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers. And read on for a very special guest / vendor post givaway from the Photographer Cafe !

For this month’s article, I reviewed royalty-free, rights-managed and stock music options by: SongFreedom.com, Music Bakery, Frances England, JewelBeat, Ear Candy Digital, Triple Scoop Music, Red Beard Music, Stock 20, and metta audio.

Click the magazine pages above for larger versions. You can find the article on pages 60 through 62 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. And you can also download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.

Photographer Cafe is known for its practical, stylish products that save you valuable time. From marketing materials to card templates to album templates to an inspirational blog, Photographer Cafe is a phenomenal resource for photographers of all levels and experience.

Photographer Cafe recently introduced its BASIC Newsletter content and templates. You instinctively know how powerful a newsletter is for keeping in touch with your clients and attracting new clients, and you understand how important it is to keep up your marketing efforts in this very competitive industry. However, if you’re like us, “send out newsletter” is always on your To Do list, but it somehow gets moved lower and lower down the list as other, more pressing tasks arise! Or, you may actually take the time to sit and draft a newsletter, only to find yourself plagued by writer’s block.

Photographer Cafe is here to rescue you! 2011 is the year you will send out the gorgeous newsletters you’ve always envisioned. Photographer Cafe makes it so simple – you can customize and send out a newsletter within a matter of minutes! With 12 beautifully crafted mini articles, you will have enough content for a year’s worth of quarterly email campaigns. Our content is especially designed for lifestyle child and family photographers and allows you to effectively communicate your style, expectations, and promotions with an upbeat, yet professional voice.

One especially lucky winner will receive a free Newsletter set of his or her choice. Choose from Retro, Curves, or Contemporary, whatever suits your style. Getting your newsletters done is going to feel soooooo good!

To enter:

1) Leave a comment below telling one marketing effort you plan to make in February

2) Become a fan of Photographer Cafe on Facebook (and report back here)

3) Follow Photographer Cafe on Twitter and tweet the following: Hey! @PhotogCafe / PhotographerCafe.com is giving away a Newsletter Set for photographers over at @paperieboutique / PaperieBoutique.com.
(and report back here)

Each action will earn one entry. A winner will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the day Thursday and announced Friday morning.

Good luck everyone, and thanks once again Photographer Cafe!

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ear candy

Today I’m excited to bring you a guest / vendor post and giveaway by Travis Brown of Ear Candy Digital. Need music for your website? Look no further!

Hello Readers. My Name is Travis Brown, founder and artist on earcandydigital.com!

We are a royalty free music site for Photographers and Videographers. ECD offers high quality music written by real artists. No loops. No stock music. Our music will engage your viewers and add to the emotion of your work! Photographers from all over the world use our work on their photography websites and in slideshows that clients go crazy for.

We offer music from a variety of artists in several different styles of music. Jazz, Piano, Instrumentals, Pop, Rock, Urban, and more!

5 Reasons to use Royalty Free Music

1. Instant downloads – You can purchase a license and integrate
    it on your site in minutes.

2. Lifetime license – Pay once and use it for the lifetime of your
    business.

3. Real Artists- No loops or stock music. All songs are created by
    actual artists.

4. Capture your web viewers- Music adds instant mood to a message,
    and helps people bond with the values of your products and
    services.

5. Royalty Free Music is 100% legal- When you purchase a license;
    you are legally allowed to play the music on your website. No need
    to worry about copyright or music clearance.

And just for two lucky Paperie readers I would like to give away TWO free songs – one for each reader – (includes LIFETIME license)!

How do you win? It’s simple! You have four chances to win!

1. “Like” Earcandydigital on Facebook

2. Follow @earcandigital on Twitter

3. Post the following on Twitter (and tell us where you did it):
Win a Royalty Free Track from EarCandyDigital.com / @earcandydigital at PaperieBoutique.com / @paperieboutique – http://is.gd/g3akw

4. Post about the Your Favorite Track from the ECD Library on Facebook (and tell us where you did it)

Then come back and comment here that you’ve done so – each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want FOUR chances to win, you have to do all four things listed above, and then make four separate comments telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, October 18th. You can enter up to four times total. Post that you have “liked” the Facebook fan page, followed on Twitter, posted to Twitter (with link), and / or posted to Facebook (with link) – in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

ATTENTION: All links you post must direct to public-access accounts. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed, a website, or forum – or request permission to see them – your entry will automatically be disqualified.

You can enter / post up to four total times – one entry each for the four options listed above.

You have four chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-48 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

UPDATE: The winners have been posted here – check it out!

Good luck and thanks so much to earcandydigital.com for such a fantastic – and needed – giveaway! And for more resources on royalty-free / licensed music for your website, please visit this previous post on Paperie.




And another reminder about F/Stop Breast Cancer — an auction of mentors and photography items to support breast cancer research and awareness. 100% off the proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Watch eBay because auctions are going live and run through Tuesday, October 19th. Amazing mentor auctions already online are Kelli France, Ash, Audrey Woulard, Lori Nordstrom, Sarah Petty, The Image is Found, Becker, and more. All mentor auctions come with “Totally Rad Actions Lightroom Presets” (a $99 value). Plus you’ll find other great products like a 1-year membership to ShootQ and the Easy as Pie Pricing Guide and Pastry School. (I’ve even donated the entire Fit to Print store.)

Hope to see you all there and bidding!




Only 71 days left until Christmas… If you’ll excuse me, I have to go swallow a bottle of Xanax now!

Happy (almost) weekend!
-Robyn

P.S. If you are interested in advertising with Paperie Boutique, please contact todd @ this domain. If you are a photographer and are interested in having your packaging featured – or are a vendor and are interested in having your business packaging, marketing ideas, or photography-related products featured – please contact robyn @ this domain to be added to the posting schedule.

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