Giveaway to Celebrate 1,000 Posts on the MCP Blog! CONTEST
This is the 1,000th post on the MCP Blog!
That’s a lot of words… And a lot of information. So many times I get asked to do posts on topics that have already been covered. While I do occasionally discuss certain things more than once, there is a wealth of knowledge from myself as well as guest writers from the past 1,000 posts. I hope you will take a few minutes, or hours, over the next few days and find the topics and posts that really taught you something – those must read articles – and things that have impacted how you shoot and/or edit your photography.
To celebrate and encourage you to look through the site more, I have a fun contest for everyone.
THE PRIZES:
- One lucky winner will get the OnOne Software Perfect Photo Suite – a $500 retail value (anyone can download the trial version from their site for a free DEMO) – lots of fun plug-ins and goodies. The winner will need to download the product from their site and I will provide the unused activation key for you from OnOne. Please check their site for details on compatibility. The box says it works in Photoshop CS3-CS4 and CS5 and Elements 8 and 9. Some, but not all, of the software will also work in Lightroom 2 and 3 or Aperture 2.1 and 3.
- A second lucky winner will win $100 credit toward Photoshop actions at the MCP Store. Must be redeemed on Friday, April 1st, 2011 (NO Joke!)
THE DETAILS {How to Enter}: Locate your favorite post or series of articles ever written on the MCP Blog. You may need the help of the {search tool} on the top left to find them. Then share the link as explained below – and add a comment in this post telling us where you did each.
- 1st entry (required) – Write a short blog post that describes and links to your favorite article or series of tutorials/articles on the MCP blog. Then come back and share which post you picked along with a link to the blog post you wrote.
- Additional entries (optional) – Find your favorite MCP Blog article(s). Grab the direct link from your browser, shorten if needed, and share on a social networking site such as your Facebook business page, Twitter, Stumble Upon, Digg, etc. Each unique place you share, and each unique article counts as an additional entry. You must first participate in entry #1 to qualify. You may enter using various past articles or sharing on unique social media sites up to 10 times – so 11 chances to win. Add a comment for each.
DEADLINE TO ENTER:
Enter by 8pm eastern Thursday. Winners will be announced Thursday evening on the blog so don’t delay. Due to upcoming travel, all winners must contact me at jodi@mcpactions.com by Friday at 6pm eastern time to redeem their prizes. Any prizes that are unclaimed will be used in future contests.
Next Post: Finding Your Style as a Photographer
I shared a link to the article on the 4 best types of natural light (http://tiny.cc/dnp8m) on twitter (@AndreaThomasNC)!
Also posted on personal facebook page and facebook business page (mackenzie olsen photography!)
My fave post…http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/03/25/fusion-photoshop-actions-before-and-after-edits-from-customers/
I shared a link to the article on making water blue (http://tiny.cc/cwe9w) on twitter (@AndreaThomasNC)!
I’m a newbie here so it’s crazy to me that there’s already 1000 posts! I guess I have some catching up to do! And i’m excited to try out some of your products!! I enjoyed the post about shooting the moon and all the facebook tips too! Here’s my blog post I wrote about it!
http://pixfromthestix.blogspot.com/2011/03/shooting-moon-and-shout-out-to-mcp-blog.html
Just posted this article on facebook!
http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/11/30/4-ways-to-compete-with-mall-and-discount-photography-studio-prices/
http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/01/19/photographers-should-you-sell-digital-files-part-1-the-risks/
I still am going back and forth on digital or prints. But this was an awesome article I just shared on facebook.
Shared this link on FB (which is how I found your blog in the first place!)
http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/01/05/mcp-project-52-one-photo-a-week-join-in-anytime/
Shared this link on FB
http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/08/17/photoshop-actions-which-actions-are-best-for-your-photos/
I was overwhelmed when I saw how many actions you had and to know there are more out there. This was a great for figuring out what to choose and how to organize!
I was working on my website when this article was posted. It couldn’t have come at a better time. http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/02/17/the-ten-biggest-website-mistakes-by-photographers/
Shared the Macro photography article my Mike Moats on my business FB page!
Thanks!
My blog post is here
http://kyleshootsphotos.blogspot.com/2011/03/always-looking-to-improve.html
I shared this article on my FB page.
http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/01/20/preparing-digital-files-in-photoshop-for-print-part-2-strategies/
http://www.facebook.com/kylecare
http://mommyincharge.blogspot.com/2011/03/shooting-moon.html
Posted on my blog!
Posted on facebook as well!
Here’s my MCP Ations post on my new blog!
http://coloringbynumber.blogspot.com/2011/03/even-though-i-have-already-been-to.html
I shared the article on my Facebook as well!
Here is one of my many favorites. http://dmarie1975.blogspot.com/2011/03/on-my-to-do-list.html
I shared http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/12/28/how-to-use-panning-to-make-your-photography-come-alive/ on my Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I shared http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/10/29/editing-in-photoshop-combining-actions-and-textures/ on my twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I posted http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/12/16/taking-great-childrens-portraits-bring-on-the-fun/ on my Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I posted http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/12/30/quick-tip-photoshop-shortcuts/ on my twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I posted http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/02/all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-dof-depth-of-field/ on my twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I posted http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/04/06/white-balance-get-accurate-color-using-a-gray-card/ on my twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I shared http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/01/06/a-fun-way-to-achieve-white-balance-and-save-money/ on my twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I shared http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/01/20/preparing-digital-files-in-photoshop-for-print-part-2-strategies/ on my twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I shared http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/01/19/photographers-should-you-sell-digital-files-part-1-the-risks/ on my twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I shared http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/12/15/end-of-the-year-tax-preperation-for-photographers/ on my twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
I shared http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/11/30/4-ways-to-compete-with-mall-and-discount-photography-studio-prices/ on my twitter http://twitter.com/#!/dmarie1975
Jodie, this is one of my favorite articles you have shared with us:
http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/03/23/focus-wide-open/
I blogged about it here: http://www.redchestnutphotography.com/?p=1465
Your blog has had a huge impact on my work and my growth as a photographer! Thank you for your caring, insightful gift to so many of us through your free actions and blog in addition to the offerings in your store!
I twittered about your article on achieving both eyes in focus when shooting wide open… its a keeper! @RChestnutphoto
Not sure if I’m supposed to share on here or fb, so I’ll do both to be sure.
Here’s the link to my blog post: http://jenniferconnellyphotography.com/blog/?p=99 and they are the blogs on night photography. Thank you for the great info and giveaways!
I shared this favorite article link on my personal FB page where I am FB friends with many photographers : http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/03/23/focus-wide-open/
I shared on my business FB page for Red Chestnut Photography about your great article on achieving both eyes in focus when shooting wide open. It is a great article! http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/03/23/focus-wide-open/
Just shared on FB!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/tim.jen.connelly
Jodi, I also twittered @ RedChestnutPhoto about this great article on newborn photography: http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/06/22/newborn-photography-how-to-use-light-when-shooting-newborns/
I am so thankful for all you offer for us who are learning! Winning a gift certificate for your actions would make me SO SO happy!!
And on FB fan page! http://www.facebook.com/#!/JenniferConnellyPhotography
I suggested others read your great article on newborn photography on my personal FB page. It is this one: http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/06/22/newborn-photography-how-to-use-light-when-shooting-newborns/
I hope your random chooser picks me! I would so LOVE to try more of your actions!!
Just shared another blog post on FB fan page! http://www.facebook.com/#!/JenniferConnellyPhotography
And another one on FB page. Thank you!!! http://www.facebook.com/#!/tim.jen.connelly
I mentioned your wonderful newborn article on my FB business page! http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/06/22/newborn-photography-how-to-use-light-when-shooting-newborns/
I hope the random chooser picks me! I so hope to try more of your actions!
Shared this fantastic article on achieving vivid color on twitter @ RChestnutPhoto http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/12/03/getting-vivid-color-pop-contrast-with-photoshop-actions/
Shared this great article on vivid colors when editing on my personal FB page: http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/12/03/getting-vivid-color-pop-contrast-with-photoshop-actions/
I shared this excellent article on my FB business page: http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/12/03/getting-vivid-color-pop-contrast-with-photoshop-actions/
http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/07/13/successes-and-failures-of-a-first-year-photographer/ This is the first blog post I ever read. I found it honest and inspiring and it lead to me following MCP which has in turn meant I have read many posts since and learnt heaps and also participation in MCP Project 52 which has been so much fun.
Tweeted @RChestnutphoto about this fantastic article on pricing your photography! http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/12/21/how-to-price-your-photography-qa-with-alicia-caine-easy-as-pie/
Jodi, I wish I could tweet them all! Everything you post is an excellent resource! The search box is such a plus!
Hi! I posted your blog post about Tips for Balancing Life as a Mom and Photographer. Great article and so good to be reminded!
http://morganphotographyblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/why-i-love-mcp.html
Tweeted about this great article @m_photo
http://twitter.com/#!/m_photo/status/53584866377342976
Put it out here too! I really love MCP!
https://profiles.google.com/114656953975875742284/posts/9BmJsVZCsoP#114656953975875742284/posts/9BmJsVZCsoP