birthday – LobLee Bags

Welcome to Paperie Boutique’s FOURTH BIRTHDAY Celebration Round II – sponsored by HB Photo Packaging, Kelly Moore Bag, Animoto, Click Magazine, Sassy Designs Inc., Artsy Couture, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Black River Imaging, Clickin Moms, Simply Color / Simply Canvas, Kraft and Jute, Modern Album Designs, Full Color Lab, CPQ Professional Photo Lab, Photographer Cafe, Nations Photo Lab, Paint the Moon Photoshop Actions and Textures, Hardwood Frames, and Birdesign. We had so many gifts donated from our vendors to our readers this year that we unexpectedly had to split the event into two parts – Round II will run until all prizes have been awarded!

Our U.S. readers can win thousands of dollars in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible sponsors and vendors! Our family of merchants also provided several discount codes and promotions for our audience. All of these giveaways and special offers will be posted multiple times each day during the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. EDT – so you’ll want to check back, and check back often! Thanks for four great years and Happy Birthday Paperie!

P.S. We’ll also do flash giveaways on our Facebook page – “Like” us there!

Who wants to win an awesome camera bag? LobLee Camera Bags is giving one lucky Paperie winner one of their brand new black “THE GISÈLE” camera bags!

“THE GISÈLE” offers stylish protection for your gear and every day essentials! The exterior material is high-quality synthetic leather and the interior lining is a beautiful cotton floral print. The bag can accommodate a 15″ laptop or an iPad / Tablet. It features padded sides and adjustable inserts with a flapped and zippered main compartment, plus a quick-access pocket for lens cap or phone. It also includes an adjustable cross-body strap with shoulder pad for comfort and ease of wear, and four metal feet on bottom for protection.

“THE GISÈLE” comes with elastic side pockets for water bottles or external flash units, front zippered pockets with memory card slots, and a back zippered pocket with bottom zipper to slide over suitcase handles. The large back pocket fits a 35″ 5-in-1 reflector. The bag’s size is 16x11x5″. “THE GISÈLE” is valued at $160.00.

Paperie Boutique will be photographing / testing “THE GISÈLE” bag this weekend so check back for that. And don’t miss their other amazing bag, “THE ALEX“!

U.S. RESIDENTS: All you have to do is post in the comments here and tell us:

-EITHER- how long you’ve been reading Paperie Boutique -OR- what your favorite LobLee Camera Bag is! That’s all there is to it!

For BONUS chances to win: Go to your Facebook and / or Twitter accounts and post the following (then tell us where you did):

Win a LobLee / @LobleeBags “THE GISÈLE” Photographer’s Camera Bag from @PaperieBoutique / PaperieBoutique.com — PaperieBirthday.com!

You can also follow LobLee Camera Bags on Facebook and / or Paperie Boutique on Facebook (or state that you follow one – or both – already in separate comments here).

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

Comment that you have 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 Friday, August 23rd. You can enter up to five times total. Post that you have met each of the requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to five times total – one entry each for both 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 five 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. See official rules for more details.

Huge thanks to LobLee Camera Bags for such an awesome prize – visit them on Facebook and Twitter! Good luck!

A birthday party so nice – we’re having it twice! Who’s ready to start winning stuff again!?! Watch this space because new giveaways are now underway and we’ll also announce more prize winners from the first twenty giveaways!

         We just announced two new contest winners on Facebook:

         1. Giveaway #16 – Full Color, Inc./Album Cafe/Kraft & Jute

         2. Giveaway #17 – Galpin Studios “Famous Pea Pod”

Who takes the next prize?!?
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you’re a vendor who would like to sponsor the event, donate a prize,
        and / or provide a discount code for our readers please contact Todd:
        todd AT paperieboutique DOT com – we’d love to have you join us!

birthday – be a follower

Welcome to Paperie Boutique’s FOURTH BIRTHDAY Celebration Round II – sponsored by HB Photo Packaging, Kelly Moore Bag, Animoto, Click Magazine, Sassy Designs Inc., Artsy Couture, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Black River Imaging, Clickin Moms, Simply Color / Simply Canvas, Kraft and Jute, Modern Album Designs, Full Color Lab, CPQ Professional Photo Lab, Photographer Cafe, Nations Photo Lab, Paint the Moon Photoshop Actions and Textures, Hardwood Frames, and Birdesign. We had so many gifts donated from our vendors to our readers this year that we unexpectedly had to split the event into two parts – Round II will run until all prizes have been awarded!

Our U.S. readers can win thousands of dollars in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible sponsors and vendors! Our family of merchants also provided several discount codes and promotions for our audience. All of these giveaways and special offers will be posted multiple times each day during the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. EDT – so you’ll want to check back, and check back often! Thanks for four great years and Happy Birthday Paperie!

P.S. We’ll also do flash giveaways on our Facebook page – “Like” us there!

Friday night you missed your chance to win Jo Totes “Allison” camera bag!

         We also announced three new contest winners on Facebook:

         1. Giveaway #13 – *emera “Green Messenger” camera bag

         2. Giveaway #14 – Chic Critique Forum Lifetime Membership

         3. Giveaway #15 – Kelly Moore Bag / My Funky Camera

A birthday party so nice – we’re having it twice! Who’s ready to start winning stuff again!?! Watch this space because new giveaways are now underway and we’ll also announce more prize winners from the first seventeen giveaways!

Who will win next this weekend?!?
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you’re a vendor who would like to sponsor the event, donate a prize,
        and / or provide a discount code for our readers please contact Todd:
        todd AT paperieboutique DOT com – we’d love to have you join us!

birthday–Kelly Moore & Funky

HEADS UP: Paperie’s Birthday is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for frequent announcements!

Welcome to Paperie Boutique’s FOURTH BIRTHDAY celebration – sponsored by HB Photo Packaging, Kelly Moore Bag, Animoto, Click Magazine, Sassy Designs Inc., Artsy Couture, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Black River Imaging, Clickin Moms, Simply Color / Simply Canvas, Kraft and Jute, Modern Album Designs, Full Color Lab, CPQ Professional Photo Lab, Photographer Cafe, Nations Photo Lab, Paint the Moon Photoshop Actions and Textures, Hardwood Frames, and Birdesign. The party runs from July 19th – July ??!

During the celebration our U.S. readers can win thousands of dollars in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible sponsors and vendors! Our family of merchants will also provide several discount codes and promotions for our audience that will be posted at PaperieBirthday.com throughout the week-long event. All of these giveaways and special offers will be posted multiple times each day during the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. EDT – so you’ll want to check back, and check back often! Thanks for four great years and Happy Birthday Paperie!

P.S. We’ll also do flash giveaways on our Facebook page – “Like” us there!

You’re not seeing double – we’re here for another week with yet ANOTHER amazing Kelly Moore Bag (plus a My Funky Camera strap)! In case you missed the announcement, we’ve received so many prize donations that we’re keeping this thing going ’til the very last giveaway has been awarded – so check back throughout the week for more giveaways, pop-quiz prizes, and Facebook flash giveaways – and you DON’T want to miss the “grand finale“!

Curious what prizes we have left? We put up this sampling on Facebook!

We “big puffy ♡” Kelly Moore here at Paperie! Since January 2010, Kelly Moore Bag has added 12 women and men’s bag styles in over 50 colors to their line! The first Kelly Moore Bag Store is set to open this fall 2013 in Downtown Ruston, LA.

Don’t miss my Kelly Moore bag reviews (including interior “what does it hold” shots) in the December 2012 Professional Photographer Magazine, December 2012 Professional Photographer “Web Exclusives“, December 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine, December 2011 Professional Photographer “Web Exclusives“, and the July 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine!

My Funky Camera straps and wristlets have been featured in Professional Photographer Magazine, InStyle Magazine, Digital SLR User Magazine, and Digital Photographer – just to name a few! One of Robyn’s cameras proudly sports this one (and the wristlets are awesome)!

Don’t miss my review of My Funky Camera camera straps in the August 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine!

THIS GIVEAWAY’S WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED ON FACEBOOK!

How do you win? Simple!

U.S. RESIDENTS: For one chance to win, just leave a comment on this entry telling us what your favorite Kelly Moore Bag – OR – My Funky Camera strap is.

For BONUS chances to win: Go to your Facebook and / or Twitter accounts and post the following (then tell us where you did):

I need a kellymoorebag.com / @kellymooreclark camera bag and @myfunkycamera strap from @PaperieBoutique – win at PaperieBirthday.com

You can also follow Kelly Moore on Facebook and / or My Funky Camera on Facebook and / or Paperie Boutique on Facebook (or state that you follow one – or each of them already, in separate comments here).

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

Comment that you have 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, August 1st. You can enter up to six times total. Post that you have met each of the requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to six times total – one entry each for both 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 six 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. See official rules for more details.

A big round of applause for Kelly Moore Bags and My Funky Camera – thank you both! Visit / “like” them on Facebook (Kelly Moore Bag and My Funky Camera)! Good luck!

In case you missed it – we announced the winners for the following contests on Facebook over the weekend:

         1. Giveaway #5 – HB Photo Packaging / WHCC / Sassy Designs

         2. Giveaway #6 – Café Joy Marketing Club from Joy of Marketing



The birthday party is now in its second week and started on Friday, July 19th – it will run until we run out of prizes on July ??!

More prizes on the way – check in often this week!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you’re a vendor who would like to sponsor the event, donate a prize,
        and / or provide a discount code for our readers please contact Todd:
        todd AT paperieboutique DOT com – we’d love to have you join us!

birthday – *emera messenger

HEADS UP: Paperie’s Birthday is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for frequent announcements!

Welcome to Paperie Boutique’s FOURTH BIRTHDAY celebration – sponsored by HB Photo Packaging, Kelly Moore Bag, Animoto, Click Magazine, Sassy Designs Inc., Artsy Couture, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Black River Imaging, Clickin Moms, Simply Color / Simply Canvas, Kraft and Jute, Modern Album Designs, Full Color Lab, CPQ Professional Photo Lab, Photographer Cafe, Nations Photo Lab, Paint the Moon Photoshop Actions and Textures, Hardwood Frames, and Birdesign. The party runs from July 19th – July ??.

During the celebration our U.S. readers can win thousands of dollars in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible sponsors and vendors! Our family of merchants will also provide several discount codes and promotions for our audience that will be posted at PaperieBirthday.com throughout the week-long event. All of these giveaways and special offers will be posted multiple times each day during the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. EDT – so you’ll want to check back, and check back often! Thanks for four great years and Happy Birthday Paperie!




One week and counting and the birthday party is still in full swing! In case you missed the announcement, we’ve received so many prize donations that we’re keeping this thing going ’til the very last giveaway has been awarded – so check back all weekend long for more giveaways, pop-quiz prizes, and Facebook flash giveaways! Curious what prizes we have left? Well here’s a sampling for you!

Right now we have an amazing camera bag giveaway from *emera bags!

One lucky Paperie reader will win an *emera Green Messenger camera bag, valued at $109.00!

There are times when you don’t need to carry a standard sized emera bag. A short trip, say. Or if you’re just toting a smaller camera, an iPad and a little lunch. Enter the Messenger, economic in stature yet generous in stash-ability. Impeccably designed to store and protect all your spendy stuff, it has four flexible padded compartments and a deep inside zip pocket. Wear it across the body courier-style to keep your hands free for a quick cappuccino. Chic, smart and shiny. Green with orange lining.

• Water-resistant PU coated canvas with soft leather straps and trim
• Comfy shoulder pad on the strap
• Top flap whips closed and stays closed thanks to magnetic buttons
• Flap has zipper pocket roomy enough for a small notebook
• Wide back pocket – ideal for your phone
• Interior zip pocket for passport, tickets, and fancy snacks
• Modular Velcro dividers for flexible organizing
• Durable canvas lining
• Small metal feet to help protect the base

THIS GIVEAWAY’S WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED ON FACEBOOK!

So how do you win a Green Messenger of your very own?

It’s easy! You have FIVE chances!

First, comment here and tell us what your favorite *emera bag is!

1. Follow *emera on Facebook

2. Follow @emerabags on Twitter

3. Follow Paperie Boutique on Facebook

4. Follow @paperieboutique on Twitter

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

Comment that you have followed *emera on Facebook and/or Twitter (or already do) – and that you have followed Paperie Boutique on Facebook and/or Twitter (or already do) – and/or list your favorite *emera bag – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 30th. U.S. residents can enter up to FIVE times total. Post that you have met the individual requirements in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win! See official rules for more details.

You can enter / post up to five times total – one entry each for all of 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 FIVE 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. See official rules for more details.

Thanks so much to *emera camera bags for yet another incredible prize giveaway, and good luck to everyone who enters!

The birthday party is now in full-swing and runs for over a week from July 19th – July ??th!

More giveaways this weekend – check back often!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you’re a vendor who would like to sponsor the event, donate a prize,
        and / or provide a discount code for our readers please contact Todd:
        todd AT paperieboutique DOT com – we’d love to have you join us!

birthday—Jo Totes / Bling / Abie

HEADS UP: Paperie’s Birthday is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for frequent announcements!

Welcome to Paperie Boutique’s FOURTH BIRTHDAY celebration – sponsored by HB Photo Packaging, Kelly Moore Bag, Animoto, Click Magazine, Sassy Designs Inc., Artsy Couture, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Black River Imaging, Clickin Moms, Simply Color / Simply Canvas, Kraft and Jute, Modern Album Designs, Full Color Lab, CPQ Professional Photo Lab, Photographer Cafe, Nations Photo Lab, Paint the Moon Photoshop Actions and Textures, Hardwood Frames, and Birdesign. The party runs from July 19th – July ??.

During the celebration our U.S. readers can win thousands of dollars in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible sponsors and vendors! Our family of merchants will also provide several discount codes and promotions for our audience that will be posted at PaperieBirthday.com throughout the week-long event. All of these giveaways and special offers will be posted multiple times each day during the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. EDT – so you’ll want to check back, and check back often! Thanks for four great years and Happy Birthday Paperie!




Time for another fantastic gift pack! We have fun prizes for you from Jo Totes, Camera Bling, and Abie Camera Straps – it’s all worth up to $268.00!

“Abby is classic, fresh, and the perfect companion for travel, a photo shoot, or everyday wear. This stylish cross-body bag can accommodate a camera body with attached lens and one to two additional lenses. Six convenient pockets make organization easy.

The exterior material is soft, water-resistant, top quality man-made leather (in Mint). The interior fabric is gray, silky cotton with protective foam sewn into the lining of all four sides and the bottom of the bag, Abby comes with three sturdy, adjustable interior pads. It also features an adjustable / removable cross body strap, shoulder strap, and removable shoulder pad. The open back pocket can accommodate an iPad Mini. The bag dimensions are 8 x 12 x 5.25.”

“Tibetan silver mini camera charm by Pamela Topping Camera Bling dangles beautifully on a 16-18 inch adjustable leather suede cord with lobster clasp. Available with signature aqua-toned rhinestone or gorgeous pink-toned rhinestone.”

“Coined ‘the Lexus of camera straps‘ in the August 2010 issue of Professional Photographer Magazine, Abie Camera Straps are made in New York City in a highly specialized leather factory that works with clients such as Calvin Klein, Coach, and other high-end designers. Their materials and manufacturing decisions are based on quality rather than price.”

THIS GIVEAWAY’S WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED ON FACEBOOK!

How do you win this bundle? It’s easy!

U.S. RESIDENTS: All you have to do is post in the comments here and tell us what your favorite Jo Totes product is – or – what your favorite Pamela Topping Camera Bling product is – or – what your favorite Abie Camera Strap is! For one chance to win, that’s all there is to it!

For up to two more BONUS chances to win: Go to your Facebook and / or Twitter accounts and post the following (then tell us where you did):

I want to win a great @JoTotes bag / @CameraBling charm / @abiestraps camera strap prize pack at @PaperieBoutique / PaperieBirthday.com!

You can also follow Paperie Boutique on Facebook, and Jo Totes on Facebook, and Camera Bling on Facebook, and Abie Camera Straps on Facebook (or state that you follow each of these already in up to four separate comments in here) – giving you up to four more chances to win.

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want SEVEN chances to win, you have to do all seven things listed above, and then make seven separate comments here telling us how you did them.) You create as many (up to 7 comments) or as few chances to win as you prefer.

Comment that you have 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 Monday, July 29th. You can enter up to seven times total. Post that you have met each of the requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to seven times total – one entry each for both 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 seven 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. See official rules for more details.

BIG thanks to Artsy Couture, Prairie Sweet Boutique, and drop it MODERN for this fantastic photographer’s prize pack! Good luck to everyone who enters!

The birthday party is now in full-swing and runs for over a week from July 19th – July ??th!

More giveaways coming up today – we’ll see you here again soon!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you’re a vendor who would like to sponsor the event, donate a prize,
        and / or provide a discount code for our readers please contact Todd:
        todd AT paperieboutique DOT com – we’d love to have you join us!

birthday – Epiphanie camera bag

HEADS UP: Paperie’s Birthday is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for frequent announcements!

Welcome to Paperie Boutique’s FOURTH BIRTHDAY celebration – sponsored by HB Photo Packaging, Kelly Moore Bag, Animoto, Click Magazine, Sassy Designs Inc., Artsy Couture, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Black River Imaging, Clickin Moms, Simply Color / Simply Canvas, Kraft and Jute, Modern Album Designs, Full Color Lab, CPQ Professional Photo Lab, Photographer Cafe, Nations Photo Lab, Paint the Moon Photoshop Actions and Textures, Hardwood Frames, and Birdesign. The party runs from July 19th – July 25th!

During the celebration our U.S. readers can win thousands of dollars in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible sponsors and vendors! Our family of merchants will also provide several discount codes and promotions for our audience that will be posted at PaperieBirthday.com throughout the week-long event. All of these giveaways and special offers will be posted multiple times each day during the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. EDT – so you’ll want to check back, and check back often! Thanks for four great years and Happy Birthday Paperie!

We’re excited to start a new day at the birthday celebration and first-up is an Epiphanie camera bag – the Fuchsia Clover (a $184.99 value)!

The Epiphanie Fuchsia Clover bag measures 18 x 6.25 x 13 inches. The bag exterior is water-resistant, high quality synthetic leather. The interior crafted with extra padding for maximum equipment protection. Velcro panels can be adjusted and moved to any position for maximum customization and flexibility, and there is a removable cross-body strap with padding for extra support. Clover has two exterior pockets, one with zipper. The bag features a zipper top closure, with one zippered interior pocket. The Clover bag can accommodate 15″ MacBook Pro with battery cord, one camera body with lens attached, one long lens, two extra lenses, wallet, keys, cell phone, and other miscellaneous personal items.

You can see my previous reviews of the Clover bag online (including interior “what does it hold” shots):

       1. Professional Photographer Magazine – December 2011 issue
          “Carry In Style”

       2. Professional Photographer Magazine – 2011 Web Exclusives
          “Best of Bags Guide”

THIS GIVEAWAY’S WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED ON FACEBOOK!

How do you win this great prize? It’s easy!

U.S. RESIDENTS: All you have to do is post in the comments here and tell us what your favorite Epiphanie camera bag is! That’s all there is to it!

For BONUS chances to win: Go to your Facebook and / or Twitter accounts and post the following (then tell us where you did):

I want the EpiphanieBags.com / @EpiphanieBags Clover at @PaperieBoutique / PaperieBoutique.com — win PaperieBirthday.com prizes!

You can also follow Epiphanie on Facebook and / or Paperie Boutique on Facebook (or state that you follow one – or both already, in separate comments here).

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

Comment that you have 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 Friday, July 26th. You can enter up to five times total. Post that you have met each of the requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to five times total – one entry each for both 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 five 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. See official rules for more details.

Huge thanks to Epiphanie for such a great prize – visit them on Facebook and Twitter! Good luck!

The birthday party is now in full-swing and runs for a full week from Friday, July 19th – Thursday, July 25th!

More giveaways on the way today – see you real soon!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you’re a vendor who would like to sponsor the event, donate a prize,
        and / or provide a discount code for our readers please contact Todd:
        todd AT paperieboutique DOT com – we’d love to have you join us!

birthday – Kelly Moore Bags

HEADS UP: Paperie’s Birthday is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for frequent announcements!

Welcome to Paperie Boutique’s FOURTH BIRTHDAY celebration – sponsored by HB Photo Packaging, Kelly Moore Bag, Animoto, Click Magazine, Sassy Designs Inc., Artsy Couture, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Black River Imaging, Clickin Moms, Simply Color / Simply Canvas, Kraft and Jute, Modern Album Designs, Full Color Lab, CPQ Professional Photo Lab, Photographer Cafe, Nations Photo Lab, Paint the Moon Photoshop Actions and Textures, Hardwood Frames, and Birdesign. The party runs from July 19th – July 25th!

During the celebration our U.S. readers can win thousands of dollars in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible sponsors and vendors! Our family of merchants will also provide several discount codes and promotions for our audience that will be posted at PaperieBirthday.com throughout the week-long event. All of these giveaways and special offers will be posted multiple times each day during the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. EDT – so you’ll want to check back, and check back often! Thanks for four great years and Happy Birthday Paperie!

P.S. We’ll also do flash giveaways on our Facebook page – “Like” us there!

Y’all want this party started right? Y’all want this party started quickly! Ready for the first giveaway for the Paperie 4th Birthday Celebration – a lucky Paperie reader takes the first prize — their choice of a Kelly Moore Bag!

How do you win? Simple!

U.S. RESIDENTS: Just leave a comment on this entry telling us what your favorite Kelly Moore Bag is.

For BONUS chances to win: Go to your Facebook and / or Twitter accounts and post the following (then tell us where you did):

I need a kellymoorebag.com / @kellymooreclark camera bag from @PaperieBoutique / PaperieBoutique.com – win this week at PaperieBirthday.com!

You can also follow Kelly Moore on Facebook and / or Paperie Boutique on Facebook (or state that you follow one – or both already, in separate comments here).

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

Comment that you have 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 Tuesday, July 23rd. You can enter up to five times total. Post that you have met each of the requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to five times total – one entry each for both 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 five 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. See official rules for more details.

HUGE thanks to Kelly Moore Bags – visit them on Facebook! Good luck!

We’re just getting started — the birthday party runs for a full week from today Friday, July 19th – Thursday, July 25th!

More to follow…check in daily and OFTEN!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you’re a vendor who would like to sponsor the event, donate a prize,
        and / or provide a discount code for our readers please contact Todd:
        todd AT paperieboutique DOT com – we’d love to have you join us!

girls just wanna have fun

We were recently sent the “Girls Day Out” camera bag by our sponsor Clickin Moms to review. We’re excited to bring you the following camera bag post!

And read ’til the end for a special chance to win a year’s subscription to Click Magazine by Clickinmoms.com!

SHUTTER|bag recently designed a genuine leather camera bag exclusively for ClickinMoms.com. It’s named “Girls Day Out” and is available in green (currently sold out) and gray (as shown below) for only $299.95 USD. Paperie Boutique put the bag through our standard “real world” testing.

Please click each of the bag images shown below for a larger pop-up version.

I filled the interior of the bag with gear and electronics I would normally take with me on a regular shoot and use daily. The bag had to close, remain closed, and stay closed – without any visible strain to the zippers – when worn on my shoulder.

Please note that I only filled interior compartments. Additional storage still remains available in the two front magnetic-closure pockets, the one back zippered pocket, and the removable lens cap holder.

The following items were placed inside the bag’s interior zippered pockets:

• Nikon D700 body with grip and Nikon 50mm f/1.4G with attached lens hood
• Nikon 85mm f/1.4D with attached lens hood
• Nikon SB-800
• Nexus 7 Tablet
• Kate Spade Wallet
• Kate Spade glasses case
• Apple iPhone5 with bluetooth keyboard
• Abie Designs camera strap

(For the Canon crowd, here’s a great list of what @soper_photo got in her bag!)

My favorite features of this bag are the two center zippered pockets on either side of the main zippered compartment. I can keep my tablet or iPad on one side separate from my camera and lenses – and my glasses, wallet, and phone separate on the other side.

The interior zipper pockets free the front and back pockets for keys, cosmetics, and other small items that no one wants to fish out of a full camera bag / purse combo when time is of the essence. And the detachable lens cap holder is nothing short of genius.

I especially like that this camera bag is genuine leather. So many similar bags at similar price-points are not. Here is the official product description:

This bag is designed to carry the equipment you may need on any day out. The separate camera compartment allows you to store and carry your camera gear without having to show the world you are carrying your prized camera and lenses.

This bag also helps keep your camera gear separate from the other things that ‘little fingers’ may go looking through your bag for. Overall this bag has the style and function any female photographer on the go is looking for. With a bag this beautiful and easy to carry, you have no excuse to not take your camera with you.

Outer material: Genuine cow leather
Interior: Cotton muslin
Interior foam padding: Anti-static

Exterior dimensions of the bag:
Width: 14 inches (at the exterior base)
Height: 10 inches
Depth: 5.5 inches (at base) and 6 inches at thickest point (at front pockets)

Front pockets dimensions – all INTERIOR pocket dimensions:
Height: 6 inches
Width: 4.5 inches
Depth: 1 inch

Back Zippered Pocket – INTERIOR dimension:
Height: 7 inches
Width: 5 inches

Zippered Compartments – INTERIOR dimensions:
Height: 9 inches
Width: 12 inches

Camera storage Compartment – INTERIOR dimensions:
Height: 8 inches
Width: 12.5 inches

Camera storage compartment has two horizontal Velcro strips on each side to allow full customization for storage needs. Zippered compartment contains an elastic band with clasp at the end to conveniently hold keys. There are three compartment dividers to help organize, separate, and protect you individual items in this compartment. Each divider measures 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. The dividers have Velcro strips on each side to allow them to readily attach to the sides of the main camera compartment.

The bag has five large studs on the bottom to help protect your bag from the wear and tear of setting it down on various surfaces, and includes a detachable padded shoulder strap and dustbag.

(Paperie Boutique was sent the “Girls Day Out” bag in exchange for this review. You can see my previous review of the ShutterBag “Safari” camera bag here.)




And now one lucky Paperie reader will win a year’s subscription to Click Magazine by Clickinmoms.com!

All you have to do is post in the comments here and tell us what your favorite item is in the Clickin Moms Store! That’s all there is to it!

You can have an additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you “like” Paperie Boutique’s new Facebook fan page – just comment that you’ve done so, or that you’re already a fan.

And another additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you follow @PaperieBoutique on Twitter – just comment that you’ve followed or already follow us.

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

Comment with your favorite item in the Clickin Moms Store here – or that you’ve liked Paperie Boutique on Facebook – or that you’ve followed @PaperieBoutique on Twitter – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 18th. You can enter up to THREE times total. Post that you have met the individual requirements in three separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to three times total – one entry each for all of 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! See official rules for more details. Please note that Paperie Boutique hosted events are open to U.S. residents age 18 and over only.

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 to everyone who enters! And check back soon – we have a ton of great new features in the queue!
-Robyn & Todd




P.S. Prairie Sweet Boutique is holding their semi-annual 75% off sale!

It runs through Thursday, June 13th and they are giving away a $50.00 gift certificate to one lucky shopper! Just use code 75June at checkout.

CAMERA BAGS!

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

In this issue Robyn did her annual camera bag review – the magazine article features camera and messenger bags by Epiphanie, Jo Totes, *emera, ONA, Jill-e, Porteen Gear, Kelly Moore Bag, Shutter Bag, and Stash Bags.

Click the magazine pages above to read a larger version of the article. You can also find the article on page 54, page 55, and page 56 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. You can see the online supplement with even more bags here.

Additional camera bags by Ketti Handbags, Pompidoo, Shootsac, and drop it MODERN can be found in the online supplement.

You can download the digital edition of the December issue now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.

Don’t get Professional Photographer Magazine yet? Subscribe here!

Don’t miss Robyn’s 2011 Camera Bag Guide and 2011 camera bag supplement, and Robyn’s 2010 Camera Bag Guide for even more “pretty”!




We have a winner in our GO{4}PRO Photos Product Guide Look Book giveaway and it’s…Kari S!

Thanks to everyone who entered and a special thanks to GO{4}PRO Photos for the fantastic prize!

Check back late tonight because we’ll have our first 2012 Wrap Battle entries online!

See you then…
-Robyn & Todd

don’t fear the messenger

Today we have an awesome GIVEAWAY and guest / vendor post by one of our advertisers ONA Camera Bags! Up for grabs is The Brixton camera messenger bag in “smoke”, valued at $269.

ONA is a purveyor of fine camera bags and accessories. All of our products are handcrafted using premium materials, such as naturally-milled full-grain leather and waxed cotton canvas.

Handcrafted with water-resistant waxed canvas and detailed with full-grain leather, The Brixton camera bag is designed to protect a DSLR, 2-3 lenses and up to a 13” laptop. Four removable dividers make it easy to customize The Brixton to suit your needs, while two front pockets provide room for your lens caps, batteries, and small personal items. A magazine pocket along the back of the bag offers just enough room for an iPad or Moleskine.

○ Handcrafted with premium Waxwear®
○ Secure antique brass tuck-clasp closure
○ Full-grain leather details
○ Side weather flaps to protect your gear
○ Room for a DSLR and 2-3 lenses or small accessories
○ Exterior dimensions: 13.5″L X 10.5″H X 5″D
○ Interior dimensions: 12.5″L x 9″H x 5″D
○ Comes with protective dust bag

So how do U.S. readers win ONA’s Brixton camera messenger bag? It’s easy!

1. All you have to do is post in the comments here and tell us what your favorite ONA Camera Bags product is! That’s it!

2. You can have an additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you Friend / Like ONA on Facebook and come back here and let us know (or tell us you’re already a fan).

3. And another additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you ONA on Twitter and come back here and let us know (or tell us you already follow them).

4. And up to two additional – optional – “bonus” entries if you go to your Facebook and/or Twitter accounts and post the following on either or both (then tell us where you posted one or both entires here):

Win $269 Brixton messenger camera bag from @onabags / OnaBags.com at PaperieBoutique.com / @PaperieBoutique – http://is.gd/5e0uYA

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. Entrants must reside in the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age or their entries will also be disqualified.

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

Comment with your favorite ONA Camera Bags product here – or that you’ve liked ONA on Facebook – or that you’ve followed @onabags on Twitter – or that you’ve posted to your Twitter and / or Facebook pages – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, November 23rd. You can enter up to FIVE times total. Post that you have met the individual requirements in five separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to five times total – one entry each for all of 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 FIVE 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! See official rules for more details. Please note that Paperie Boutique hosted events are open to U.S. residents age 18 and over only.

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 to everyone who enters, and thanks to ONA Camera Bags for such a wonderful prize!




Black River Imaging is offering a special giveaway for Paperie readers. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $250.00 Black River Imaging gift code! The two runner-ups will each receive a $100.00 Black River Imaging gift code!

You can also win a $100.00 gift card to Prairie Sweet Boutique – just click here!

Visit this post for FREE MOO postcard, minicard, sticker, gift & address labels!

Stay tuned for more goodies ahead!
-Robyn & Todd