Enter the MCP Actions 2012 “Snag a Canon or Nikon Camera Giveaway,” sponsored by PunchTab, the world’s first instant online loyalty and rewards platform!

The winner picks between a Canon 5D MKII + 85 1.8 lens OR a Nikon D700 (Body Only).

Entering is easy!

1. Just sign up, in the entry box, with your email address and join the giveaway. This is the only step you need to do to qualify. Double check that there are no typos as this is how we will contact the winner too.
2. Earn additional entries for tweeting, sharing and liking MCP Actions. Just follow the steps in the box to earn more chances!
3. Continue to spread the word for the duration of the giveaway, on social networking sites, forums and your Blog because you’ll receive one entry for every person who clicks on the links you’ve shared,and five entries if they join the giveaway. The “punchtab.com url” or “bit.ly link” shown is unique to you. Save it for the full month and use it whenever you want to increase your chances.

Here is an example of where to find the link for number 3:

You can come back to our blog post any time to see how many entries you have accumulated.

Bonus Prize: Enter to win a $100.00 Amazon Gift Certificate.

• To sweeten the deal even more, we have this second prize for those who share on Pinterest, Stumble Upon, or in Blog post.    Spread the word on one of those two social networking sites or your blog, then come back and add a comment on our blog post telling us which of the three you did.  This entry does not enter you in or increase your chances of winning the camera giveaway, so make sure to do 1-3 as well

By entering via email, MCP Actions may use this address to contact you in the future through our mailing list and… Hopefully to say “you’re the winner!” But don’t worry, we’re anti-spam and won’t share your address with anyone else.

It’s that easy! This giveaway ends February 19 and the winner will be announced on February 21 on the MCP Blog.

While you’re visiting MCP, please check out our Photoshop Actions, Lightroom Presets, and our photo inspiration challenge: MCP Project 12.

If you are directly on the blog and do not see the “entry box” it just means too many are entering at the same time or Punchtab’s server is busy. Just check back in a few hours – the contest runs until 2/19.

During the contest duration grab your “unique URL for sharing.” It will start with a bit.ly or punchtab URL. If you do not see it, re-enter your email.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: To check the number of entries you have, re-enter your name and email address. This will NOT re-enter you so no worries. If you have any issues, contact angela@punchtab.com.

TROUBLESHOOTING: If you have questions about entering or need troubleshooting, please email angela@punchtab.com and reference the “MCP Actions Camera Giveaway.” Make sure to give her details and screen shots so she can assist you.

Thank you and GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

ENTER TO WIN Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3

The Prize: Lightroom 3

• Already have Lightroom?  This prize package makes the perfect gift for a photographer friend or relative
• Remember to download our free Lightroom Presets – Mini Quick Clicks to try them out!
• Yes, it is true that Lightroom 4 is on the horizon.  They just released the Public Beta today. Download it here. By having Lightroom 3, assuming Adobe follows it’s past upgrade paths, you will be able to get the new version for a fraction of buying LR4 once released. Plus it is likely at least a few months off (just guessing). We just downloaded the Lightroom 4 Beta.  It looks great.  We are excited about the new features and in the next few months will be creating a LR4 Version of Quick Clicks using these new features.  Our current presets work in Lightroom 2 or 3, or in the Process Version 2010 in Lightroom 4 Beta.
  

Contest Rules:The winner will be picked Wednesday night, 1/11/12 via random drawing and announced on MCP Blog (it will be added to this post so check back).  The prize will be sent out within 5 business days. Winner must watch our blog and contact us to redeem prize at jodi@mcpactions.com within 2 days of the announcement.  Odds are winning are 1/# of entries. Valid only where permitted by law. If the winner is outside the United States, they are responsible for shipping costs and any imposed taxes and tariffs.

To Enter:

Add a comment to our blog, not on Facebook, answering:

1. Just add a comment and tell us what you like most about the MCP Actions Blog.
2. Subscribe to my Facebook Feed here (I can’t accept more friends due to the 5k limit) but you can “subscribe.” It looks like this: . This is different than following us on our Facebook Page.

Do you really want to win? Here are ways you can get additional entries:

• Spread the word about MCP Actions products, contest, or blog. Do this on social networking sites, your blog, or photo forums, as permitted. Just leave a comment and tell us where you shared about us. For ease, use the Share Links for Facebook, Twitter, Stumble Upon, and more. You may also post about our contest to Pintrest or Google Plus. One extra comment/entry per item.
• Add the MCP Actions Banner or a text link to MCP’s site on your blog (code can be found on the sidebar of our blog). Then come back and tell us you did.
• Subscribe to our blog RSS feed for the 1st time – see the orange icon at the top right of our blog. If you add it today, leave a comment letting us know.

 

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And the winner is: Entry 1026 – Amy Woodell – CONGRATULATIONS!

Super quick contest – who wants to play?

I am in the mood to do something nice.  I am eating healthier (cooking and watching what I eat) and exercising a lot (spinning class) – and I just am feeling good. The better my mood, the more giving I feel.  I’ve never done contests for our online classes, but there’s always a time to start. If, by the way, you are not interested in a class, later this month we will give away Lightroom 3 and start a contest for a choice of a Canon 5D MKII or Nikon D700.  So keep an eye out so you do not miss out!

Prize:

• To attend Wednesday’s Beginner’s Bootcamp Class for Photoshop.  It takes place at 10 A.M. to Noon eastern time, Wednesday, January 11th, 2012. Make sure when you are asked for your email in the comment section, that you do not have typos, as this is how we will contact you.  We will also add the winner’s name to this post when picked Tuesday night (the 10th) so make sure to check back so you do not miss class.

Rules:

• If you know you want to attend you, regardless of your contest status, you can purchase and reserve your spot in class now.  If you are chosen, and you already paid, you can apply the money toward something else on our site.
• This prize is ONLY good for Wednesday’s Beginner Class (unless you are already attending – see last comment). It cannot be applied to another date/time or a different class.
• This prize is not transferable.  Make sure to let your photographer friends know if you are unable to enter due to a scheduling conflict. You know the whole Karma thing – if you do nice things for others, you will get it back in return…
• This class teaches how to use Photoshop CS2, CS3, CS4 and CS5+.  We do have classes for Lightroom and Elements – see our site for details.

How to Enter:

1. Just add a comment and tell us one thing you want to learn how to do in Photoshop.
2. For a bonus entry tweet or post to your Facebook about this giveaway. Come back and leave a comment letting us know you did.
3. For one more bonus entry, subscribe to my Facebook Feed here (I can’t accept more friends due to the 5k limit) but you can “subscribe.” It looks like this:

Good luck and remember to check back and see if you won since the class is 1st thing in the AM on Wednesday, eastern time.

Jodi

 

And the winner is… Tracy Nelson – #223. We had to pick a new winner as Tracy only had Elements and this is for the full Photoshop class.

The new winner is: Holly Spencer – #407.

Thank you – see you in training tomorrow.  I have emailed you as well.

I hope to see some of the rest of you in future trainings, or tomorrow, if you wish to sign up this evening.

My twins turn 10 tomorrow, 12/19.  They picked the numbers of the times they were born to pick the winners.  3:56 and 3:57.

The winners of the Shootsac and Tote & Shoot are:

SHOOTSAC WITH BAROQUE COVER: Comment number 356 – Cassandra C.

TOTE & SHOOT: Comment number 357 – Adelayda

PROMO CODE for all: Everyone gets $25 off a $75+ purchase at Shootsac by using the discount code: MCPSSTS11. Code expires 12/31/2011.

Every hobbyist and professional photographer with a d-SLR needs a way to carry his or her gear. Whether you want a bag to hold your lenses and flash or you want a camera bag that holds even more, our giveaway this week has you covered!

Two winners will be chosen – one will win Shootsac’s new product, the Tote & Shoot. The other will win the lens bag that started it all, the Shootsac + one cover.

Enter now. Here’s how…

The Prize:

• Prize 1: Tote & Shoot in your choice of colors, subject to availability.
• Prize 2: Shootsac Lens Bag with your choice of one cover, subject to availability.
• PROMO CODE for all: Everyone gets $25 off a $75+ purchase at Shootsac by using the discount code: MCPSSTS11. Code expires 12/31/2011. Order by 12/14/11 to ensure delivery by Christmas of all in stock products.

To Enter:

Add your comments on our blog post (not on our Facebook Wall/Notes section – these will NOT count)

For your main entry, reply to the questions below:

• Visit the Shootsac website and check out both products – then come back here and indicate which of the two bags you would prefer to win (the Tote & Shoot or the Shootsac)? If you pick the Tote & Shoot, indicate which color you would want?  If you pick the Shootsac, tell us which pattern cover you would pick?  
• “Like” MCP Actions on Facebook unless you don’t use Facebook (go here to “like us” if you have not prior).
• Subscribe to out “public” updates via Facebook. See top of our blog for the subscribe button.

Increase your odds of winning. Do any or all of these extra credit items (add a comment/extra entry for each):

1. Upload a photo on the MCP Actions Facebook Wall that you edited using MCP’s Photoshop actions or Lightroom Presets (they can be the free ones if you haven’t bought any yet). Tell us what actions or presets you used.  Please do NOT write that the photo is for extra credit on our wall.  To get credit for this, come back to our blog and just comment that you added a photo.
2. Spread the word about MCP Actions products, contest, or blog. Do this on social networking sites, your blog, or photo forums, as permitted. Comment and us know where you shared. For ease, use the Share Links for Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, Google Plus, Stumble Upon, and more. One extra comment/entry per place shared.
3. Add on your blog one of the following: MCP Actions Banner (html code on the sidebar of our blog) OR or a text link to our website (something like “MCP Photoshop Actions” or “MCP Lightroom Presets”)
4. Subscribe to our blog RSS feed for the 1st time – see the orange icon at the top right of our blog. If you add it today, leave a comment letting us know.

Contest Rules:

This contest is sponsored by Shootsac and MCP Actions. It is open to participants only where permitted by law.

Winner will be picked via random drawing on the evening of Sunday, December 18th and announced on the MCP Blog. Winners will also be contacted by email. If we receive the winners’ mailing addresses by the morning of Monday, Dec. 19th, and you are in the United States, Shootsac will do their best to deliver by Christmas. If we hear back past that time or your are outside the US, delivery will most likely occur after Christmas.  Odds are winning are 1/# of entries. Increase your odds by participating in our extra credit items.

Here are a few images of the new tote and shoot:

And the original lens bag – the Shootsac:

The winner of the Tamron 18-270mm Di II Lens for Nikon, Canon, Sony dSLR Cameras for a Nikon, Canon or Sony d-SLR Cameras is:

Entry number – 1957 – Marie Myler.  We will be contacting you via email.  Be on the lookout. Congratulations!!!

Win a Tamron 18-270mm Di II Lens for Nikon, Canon, Sony dSLR Cameras for a Nikon, Canon or Sony d-SLR Cameras

Imagine winning a brand new lens for your d-SLR camera. You will NOT want to miss your opportunity to own the Tamron 18-270mm Lens. Entering our giveaway is easy. See details below to learn how!

The Prize:

Tamron 18-270mm Di II Lens (may be substituted for the 28-300 if you have a full frame camera)

Contest Rules:

As Tamron USA Inc, the sponsor of this contest, is responsible for sales and marketing in the USA only, no shipment to winner can be made outside of the USA. If you reside outside the United States, the Lens will ship to MCP Actions, and we will ship it to you, but you will be responsible for the shipping costs as well as any duties, taxes, or tariffs.

Winner will be picked via random drawing on the evening of Sunday, December 11th and announced on the MCP Blog. Odds are winning are 1/# of entries.  Valid only where permitted by law.

To Enter:

Add your comments on our blog (not on our Facebook Wall or Notes section – these will NOT count)

For your 1st entry, reply to the questions below:

1. What is your favorite MCP Actions editing tool (any action or preset)? If you do not have any yet, which is on your wish list? If you do not use Lightroom or Photoshop/Elements, indicate that instead.
2. You must “like” MCP Actions on Facebook (go here to “like us” if you have not prior). If you already do, you already completed part 2.

Do you really want to win? Here are ways you can get additional entries:

• Spread the word about MCP Actions products, contest, or blog. Do this on social networking sites, your blog, or photo forums, as permitted. Just leave a comment and tell us where you shared about us. For ease, use the Share Links for Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, Google Plus, Stumble Upon, and more. One extra comment/entry per item.
• Add the MCP Actions Banner or a text link to MCP’s site on your blog (code can be found on the sidebar of our blog). Then come back and tell us you did.
• Subscribe to our blog RSS feed for the 1st time – see the orange icon at the top right of our blog. If you add it today, leave a comment letting us know.

SAVE $100 on this Tamron lens:

Save $100 on Tamron’s Ultra Compact 15x All-In-One Zoom for Your Digital SLR Camera.

Tamron’s 18-270mm Di II VC PZD 15X all-in-one zoom reaches an astonishing new level of compactness, performance, and speed with the addition of Tamron’s PZD ultrasonic AF motor that delivers faster, quieter auto-focusing and a new VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism for blur-free hand-held shots. Its 15X zoom range is perfect for photographing  wide vistas to stunning close-ups, without ever having to switch lenses! Designed exclusively for Canon, Nikon and Sony APS-C format DSLRs. Winner of the EISA 2011-2012 Best Zoom Lens. $100 mail-in rebate 11/18/11 thru 12/31/11 when purchased form a Tamron USA authorized retailer. tamron-usa.com

Thank you all for entering our Canon G12 Contest sponsored by MCP Actions and Adorama.  I wish we could choose more winners, but we can only pick one. Stay tuned later this week, as we will be giving away a Tamron Lens.

The winner, picked by my daughter Ellie, of the Canon G12 is: entry number #371 – Kelly Cortes. CONGRATULATIONS! Please contact me to redeem your prize.

Contest sponsored by:

Imagine winning our favorite point and shoot camera for photographers?

• A Canon G12 Point and Shoot Camera – Donated by Adorama Camera – one of the best places to buy all your camera gear! If you are a Nikon fanatic, you may substitute this for a Nikon CoolPix P7000.

I have the Canon G11, the predecessor to the G12, and it is the best P&S I have owned.  It is amazing for those days where I do not want to lug around my Canon 5D MKII and bunches of lenses. I love the quality and can shoot RAW for more control in post processing.

Contest sponsored by:

Contest Rules:

Winner will be picked via random drawing on the evening of Sunday, December 4th and announced on the MCP Blog. Odds are winning are 1/# of entries. Valid only where permitted by law. If the winner is located outside the United States, they will be responsible for shipping, taxes, tariffs and customs.

To Enter:

Add your comments on our blog post (not on our Facebook Wall or Notes section – these will NOT count)

For your 1st entry, reply to the 3 questions below in one comment:

1. Please visit the Canon G12 product page  by clicking HERE, then come back and let us know what feature of these camera is most of interest/important to you?
2. What SLR or Point and Shoot camera(s) do you use now?
3. Confirm that you “like” MCP Actions on Facebook – if you do not confirm this, your entry will NOT count (go here to “like us” if you have not prior). While on our Facebook Page – look to the left sidebar to download FREE Photoshop actions and Lightroom presets!

Do you really want to win? Here are ways you can get additional entries:

• Spread the word about MCP Actions products, contest, or blog. Do this on social networking sites, your blog, or photo forums, as permitted. Just leave a comment and tell us where you shared about us. For ease, use the Share Links for Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, Google Plus, Stumble Upon, and more. One extra comment/entry per item.
• Like Adorama on Facebook. Once there, tell them www.mcpactions.com sent you.
• Add the MCP Actions Banner or a text link to MCP’s site on your blog (code can be found on the sidebar of our blog). Then come back and tell us you did.
• Subscribe to our blog RSS feed for the 1st time – see the orange icon at the top right of our blog. If you add it today, leave a comment letting us know.

Annual Thank You Sale – Save 10% now!

Thanks to enormous customer demand, MCP Actions offers a “Black Friday – Cyber Monday” sale.

As our only sale each year, this is a rare opportunity to save 10% on any of MCP’s Photoshop actions and Lightroom Presets.

Just use the discount code: mcpthanks.

Enjoy shopping!

Instructions on using the coupon promo code:

Do your photos look bad on Facebook?

Make sure to download the FREE Updated Facebook Fix Photoshop actions.

We have added new options since 2010: before and after template actions, optimizing and sharpening for the new 960px size, and copyright watermarking.  This set has all you need for preparing your images for Facebook and the Web.