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		<title>2 Mardi Gras Photo Books</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post and all of the art within was written by Mary Dargis. Does her name sound familiar? You may recall her Scary Halloween Book. She&#8217;s a Picaboo Pro, a talented artist and digiscrapper and the blogger behind DigitalPhotoBookPages, which offers free embellishment kits and great tips for making amazing projects. Since she&#8217;s a New Orleans [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">This post and all of the art within was written by Mary Dargis. Does her name sound familiar? You may recall her <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/10/marys-scary-halloween-book-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank">Scary Halloween Book</a>. She&#8217;s a <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">Picaboo</a> Pro, a talented artist and digiscrapper and the blogger behind <a href="http://digitalphotobookpages.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">DigitalPhotoBookPages</a>, which offers free embellishment kits and great tips for making amazing projects. Since she&#8217;s a New Orleans resident, we though it would be fitting to share two Picaboo projects created by her. Both projects cover her favorite subject, Mardi Gras. But they were made completely differently. We&#8217;ll let her tell you the rest.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I love Mardi Gras. There&#8217;s nothing like it in the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I&#8217;ve created two different Mardi Gras photo books using <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">Picaboo</a> and wanted to share how each were made. While both books are centered around a common theme, they are unique in their own rights. I love being able to take a common theme and tie it together.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">Book #1: <a href="http://app.picaboo.com/WebView/Project.aspx?clientID=de0dfefb8a9df10963d518a9f3cc654f&amp;version=199799&amp;siteID=ViaPreview" target="_blank">&#8220;Throw Me Somethin&#8217; Mister&#8221;</a></h4>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/mardi-gras-picaboo-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-15-at-7-40-16-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2081"><img class="aligncenter" title="Throw Me Somethin' Mister" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.40.16-PM.png" alt="Picaboo Mardi Gras Parade Photobook " width="451" height="355" /></a></p>
<p>This <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/photobooks/" target="_blank">book</a> was created in Picaboo. I didn&#8217;t use any other software programs or applications. But I did create a lot of the embellishments on my own using Photoshop. I make embellishments all the time, so this wasn&#8217;t tough for me. And I spent extra time making sure each embellishment was just right because I knew this book would be very popular with my family. As you know, you import embellishments just like you would photos and then place them wherever you&#8217;d like on your pages. It&#8217;s really easy. But just in case you want to see it in action, take a look at this <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/tutorials/" target="_blank">short video</a> or this step-by-step <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/04/add-embellishments-to-your-projects/" target="_blank">blog post</a>.</p>
<p>When I was creating Throw Me Somethin&#8217; Mister!, I spent time going from page to page, playing with it until I had it exactly as I wanted. Picaboo allows you to develop stunning albums without requiring advanced skills. Whether adding <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/tutorials/" target="_blank">embellishments</a>, <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/09/the-story-of-picaboo-backgrounds/" target="_blank">backgrounds</a> or photos, I was having fun.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/mardi-gras-picaboo-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-15-at-7-44-19-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2073"><img class="aligncenter" title="Fat Tuesday" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.44.19-PM-610x475.png" alt="Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Picaboo Photobook" width="610" height="475" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/mardi-gras-picaboo-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-15-at-7-40-37-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2080"><img class="aligncenter" title="Mardi Gras Parade" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.40.37-PM-610x476.png" alt="Mardi Gras Parade in the 1950's" width="610" height="476" /></a></p>
<p>With Picaboo, you have access to over <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/09/the-story-of-picaboo-backgrounds/" target="_blank">20,000 backgrounds</a>. And they&#8217;re easy to find. When I started creating my book, I did a couple of searches to find the backgrounds I wanted to use. When searching, type in what kind of background you&#8217;re looking for in the search window in the Backgrounds Tab. To find the <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/09/the-story-of-picaboo-backgrounds/" target="_blank">backgrounds for my book</a>, I searched for the following keywords: Mardi Gras, purple, green and New Orleans.</p>
<div id="attachment_2159" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 123px"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/mardi-gras-picaboo-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-17-at-9-32-10-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-2159"><img class=" wp-image-2159 " title="backgrounds-tab-in-picaboo" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-17-at-9.32.10-AM.png" alt="" width="113" height="336" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">I searched for Mardi Gras-themed backgrounds.</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_2160" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 125px"><a href=" "><img class=" wp-image-2160" title="backgrounds-tab-in-picaboo-2" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-17-at-9.31.59-AM.png" alt="" width="115" height="335" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">I searched for Green backgrounds.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-15 at 7.41.37 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.41.37-PM-610x237.png" alt="" width="610" height="237" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Along with using <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/tutorial-frame-your-pictures-with-picaboo-backgrounds/" target="_blank">backgrounds to spice up my pages</a>, I also used them to add dimension and <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/double-wow-day-4-winner/" target="_blank">texture to my photos</a>. This is called layering. Here are a couple of pages where the backgrounds really made the images come alive. You&#8217;ll also see that I&#8217;m a big fan of photo-shaped wells.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2161" title="layering-backgrounds-over-pictures" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/layering-backgrounds-over-pictures.png" alt="" width="416" height="328" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2162" title="layering-backgrounds-over-pictures-2" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-17-at-9.42.56-AM-610x232.png" alt="" width="610" height="232" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2163" title="layering-backgrounds-over-pictures-3" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/layering-backgrounds-over-pictures-3-610x235.png" alt="picaboo-photo-books-photo-shaped-wells" width="610" height="235" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Here&#8217;s my second book. It&#8217;s a <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/11/how-to-cook-up-a-picaboo-cookbook/" target="_blank">cookbook</a> because one of the things I love best about New Orleans is the food.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"> Book 2: <a href="http://app.picaboo.com/WebView/Project.aspx?clientID=630d6529fa8d84a6b41a50d327eca83d&amp;version=203132&amp;siteID=ViaPreview" target="_blank">My Mardis Gras Cookbook</a></h4>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2090" title="Mardi Gras Favorites Cookbook" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.28.43-PM.png" alt="Mardi Gras Favorites Cookbook Cover for Picaboo Photobook" width="452" height="450" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This book was made entirely in Photoshop. Every page was created within Photoshop and then uploaded individually into Picaboo. It was definitely a time-consuming venture. When you&#8217;re working in Photoshop, you&#8217;ve got to get everything fixed exactly how you want it before saving it as a .JPG (image or photo fil). Once you&#8217;ve made your page and saved it? Changes can&#8217;t be made. True confession time: The cookbook took me three times longer to create than Throw Me Somethin&#8217; Mister! In the future, I can&#8217;t see going this route because Photoshop doesn&#8217;t offer the editing flexibility that Picaboo does. But I am proud of this book. It includes all my favorite foods and I love showing it off to my friends.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/mardi-gras-picaboo-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-15-at-7-36-35-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2089"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2089" title="Jambalaya " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.36.35-PM-610x470.png" alt="Mardi Gras Picaboo Photo Book Jambalaya recipe " width="610" height="470" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/mardi-gras-picaboo-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-15-at-7-37-11-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2088"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2088" title="creole red or white beans " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.37.11-PM-610x546.png" alt="mardi gras picaboo photobook cookbook creole red or white beans " width="610" height="546" /></a></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">Yum! Pralines and New Orleans go hand in hand!</h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/mardi-gras-picaboo-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-15-at-7-37-48-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2087"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2087" title="Pralines Recipe" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.37.48-PM-610x547.png" alt="Mardi Gras Picaboo Photobook cookbook praline recipe new orleans " width="610" height="547" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/mardi-gras-picaboo-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-15-at-7-38-15-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2086"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2086" title="Rum Punch" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.38.15-PM-610x543.png" alt="Picaboo PhotoBook mardi gras cookbook rum punch recipe" width="610" height="543" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I must admit, Throw Me Somethin&#8217; Mister! was easier and a whole lot more fun to create. I uploaded everything I wanted to use in Picaboo and just experimented with the pages until it felt right. By using embellishments I created and my own personal photos for backgrounds, I made a truly unique photo book that has become a cherished family heirloom.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/mardi-gras-picaboo-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-15-at-7-43-27-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2074"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2074" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-15 at 7.43.27 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-15-at-7.43.27-PM-610x477.png" alt="" width="610" height="477" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more resources on Picaboo backgrounds and embellishments?<br />
Check out: <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/12/embellishments-101-favorite-sites-tutorials-books/" target="_blank">Embellishments 101</a>, this stunning <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/11/our-holiday-traditions-a-beautiful-photo-book/" target="_blank">Holiday Traditions Book</a> and this <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-idea-cookie-of-the-month-cookbook/" target="_blank">Cookie of the Month Cookbook</a>!<br />
Want to make a Picaboo cookbook? Check out this <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/11/how-to-cook-up-a-picaboo-cookbook/" target="_blank">cookbook tutorial</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And don&#8217;t forget, this week&#8217;s <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/coupons/explain/MEMORIES" target="_blank">special</a>: Buy any Classic Book, Get a Copy Free!</p>
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		<title>Shooting with Creative Angles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Welcome back to the 365 Project with Picaboo! Don’t forget to RSVP so we can message you about prizes, special announcements, and discounts on Picaboo products. For all the information you need on The 365 project, please review this post. *** Week 8 Challenge: Creative Angles Week 8 Theme: Perspective Now that you are learning more about how [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome back to the <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/picaboo-the-365-project-bookmark-this-page-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank">365 Project with Picaboo</a></strong>! Don’t forget to <strong><a title="RSVP for Picaboo 365 Project" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/349401678406835/">RSVP</a></strong> so we can message you about prizes, special announcements, and discounts on Picaboo products. For all the information you need on The 365 project, please review <strong><a href="http://wp.me/p1spPJ-gm" target="_blank">this post</a></strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p><strong>Week 8 Challenge</strong>: Creative Angles</p>
<p><strong>Week 8 Theme</strong>: Perspective</p>
<p>Now that you are learning more about how your camera works, it&#8217;s time to get creative. This is where you get to let yourself shine through and capture your audience. You don&#8217;t have to have an expensive camera to be creative. Just let your mind wander and shoot!</p>
<p>There are some things to take into consideration when looking for interesting angles. Most people take a picture standing straight-on to their subject. Now&#8217;s the time to switch that up.</p>
<p>Try <strong>shooting from above</strong>. This angle works well with kids. I use it a lot in my sessions with younger children. In this picture, I simply stood over the child and had her look up!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.sgphotos.net"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6881126441_e979bb76b0.jpg" alt="Stephanie Glover Photography | Creative Angles" width="335" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>You can also use this angle when working with adults. I tend to use it when photographing maternity sessions to highlight not only the growing baby bump but the mom&#8217;s glowing face. A bonus to this perspective: This angle is very flattering and makes the face the focus of your picture.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sgphotos.net"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6881160201_fcafbf1474.jpg" alt="Stephanie Glover Photography | Creative Angles" width="334" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>Another vantage point that I shoot from a lot is <strong>on the ground</strong>. I get right down and dirty and lay on the ground to get the shot. I typically use this for detail shots, such as a shoe shot at a wedding. But it also comes in handy with young children and pets. This works well with children who can&#8217;t sit on their own but can push up on their bellies.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sgphotos.net"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6881379629_ee3689759b.jpg" alt="Stephanie Glover Photography | Creative Angles" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>
<p>This is also a good perspective when shooting architecture or really tall buildings. This is one of my favorite ways to experiment with angles.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sgphotos.net"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6881392777_1aab108793.jpg" alt="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6881392777_1aab108793.jpg" width="335" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>The Flatiron Building is an amazing piece of art. I wanted to try an capture the angles and the shape of the building. After some failed attempts, I moved myself across the street and got down as low as I could. This let me capture the height and its unique shape.</p>
<p>Another interesting angle comes from laying on the ground (on your back) and shooting up. Now, you don&#8217;t always have to be laying down to get this affect.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sgphotos.net"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/6881419201_cdd073b893.jpg" alt="Stephanie Glover Photography | Creative Angles" width="335" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>You don&#8217;t think I laid down on the New York City streets to get this picture, do you? Instead, I got up as close as I could and <strong>leaned back</strong>.</p>
<p>Finally, there&#8217;s the <strong>camera tilt. </strong>Be careful with this one! It can be overused and make your subjects look as if they are falling off the picture. Use with caution and moderation!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sgphotos.net"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6881511189_ae7efc37a7.jpg" alt="Stephanie Glover Photography | Creative Angles" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Don&#8217;t be afraid to look silly. A little embarrassment is worth a great shot, right?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Your challenge this week is to find some creative angles! Use your creativity and just go for it.  Don’t forget to share your creativity on our <a title="Picaboo Facebook Page" href="http://facebook.com/picaboo" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>! There are endless possibilities when it comes to this challenge. Let&#8217;s see what you got!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Want to be a better photographer? Check out our <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/picaboo-the-365-project-bookmark-this-page-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank">Photography Tutorial Library</a></strong>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Have you ever wanted a <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/photobooks/madison.html" target="_blank">Madison</a> or a <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/photobooks/flush-mount.html" target="_blank">Flush Mount</a>? Now&#8217;s the time to get it. This <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/coupons/explain/AMAZING" target="_blank">AMAZING</a> offer includes 20% off ALL PRODUCTS and ends tomorrow!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2173" title="amazing-coupon-code-USE" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/amazing-coupon-code-USE-610x278.png" alt="" width="610" height="278" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Are you enjoying my 365 Tutorials? Are you in the Philadelphia Metro Area? On March 24th, I will be holding a dSLR Basics Workshop where you will learn hands-on how to use your camera and get out of Auto mode! Grab your ticket today <strong><a title="Stephanie Glover Photography Basics Workshop" href="http://sgphotosbasicsworkshop.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong>.</p>
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		<title>47 Self Portraits</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Becca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Welcome back to the 365 Project with Picaboo! This is a year-long journey that offers weekly photography challenges to help you get off automatic and become a better photographer. For all the information you need on The 365 project, please review this post. *** This week, we focused on shooting self portraits. We loved this challenge because [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome back to the <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/picaboo-the-365-project-bookmark-this-page-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank">365 Project</a> with <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">Picaboo</a></strong>! This is a year-long journey that offers weekly photography challenges to help you get off automatic and become a better photographer. For all the information you need on The 365 project, please review <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/picaboo-the-365-project-bookmark-this-page-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank">this post</a></strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This week, we focused on shooting <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/how-to-take-a-self-portrait/" target="_blank">self portraits</a>. We loved this challenge because it allowed us to see your beautiful faces. And we saw you experiment with three main techniques: the long arm, the self timer and the remote. But of course, we missed two very important techniques: the toaster method created by Vera Berseneva and the great spoon self-portrait technique created by Amy Powter. Without further ado, here are some great self portraits taken by you.</p>
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<div id="attachment_2144" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 238px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2144" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-5" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/431670_2880763855798_1161109427_32362365_239955438_n.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Linda Brown </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2143" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 252px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2143" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-6" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/431533_2652915925992_1348615515_2059118_1272514152_n.jpg" alt="" width="242" height="320" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Michael Mckenna.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2142" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2142" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-7" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/430982_3162045497630_1460114517_32912272_12690504_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="249" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Cherri Pittman. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2141" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2141" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-9" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/429331_3307375293395_1538440305_33207442_878971172_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="311" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Susan Westra. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2140" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2140" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-10" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/429033_10150563285858097_706558096_9116125_375965890_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="256" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Anna Brewer.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2138" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2138" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-13" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/428028_2789939313253_1401452476_32428877_604236510_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="257" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Kristie Dickerson.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_2137" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 249px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2137" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-14" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/427180_2917715260337_1184409667_32352998_1581534673_n.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="320" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Amy Powter.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_2136" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2136" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-15" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/426077_2960650090314_1083416659_32546712_144998727_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Jacquelyn McMillen.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_2135" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2135" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-16" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/425459_369506249726774_100000022076058_1432525_1153345294_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="243" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Judy Macedo.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_2134" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2134" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-17" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/425276_3339662736843_1426900371_33327664_2069587343_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="256" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Doris Quigley.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2139" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2139" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-12" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/428335_3329329310812_1195840285_4267304_570176875_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Kelly Bigley.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2145" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2145" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-4" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/431713_2963553961801_1050168618_32867924_1187836357_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="240" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Sue Beresford.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2146" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2146" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-3" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/432015_1906599882528_1767742669_961804_1020306687_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Vera Berseneva.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2132" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2132" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-16" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/424468_387574874593233_100000221717772_1755967_1302681599_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Tami Classen.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2131" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2131" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-17" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/423337_2789918592735_1401452476_32428868_312587236_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="213" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Kristie Dickerson.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2130" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2130" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-17" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/423273_370544592956273_100000022076058_1435323_80114502_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="289" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Judy Macedo. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2126" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2126" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-18" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/421881_10150789172468206_787733205_12632445_416089091_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="241" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Jduy Burgin.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2125" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 322px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2125" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-19" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/421569_3150971060402_1448897668_2931075_461759898_n.jpg" alt="Photo by Kim Parson." width="312" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Kim Parson.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2124" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 250px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2124" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-19" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/420162_382667771758969_100000472475103_1596939_598577500_n.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Linda Kincaid.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2123" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 250px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2123" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-20" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/419887_2789909232501_1401452476_32428866_1247113767_n.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Kristie Dickerson.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2122" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2122" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-21" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/419654_1875923715371_1759586668_935988_1311003787_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="212" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Priscilla Rossi.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2121" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 298px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2121" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-22" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/419594_246087402141147_100002196686775_533693_2045321964_n.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Betty Price.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2119" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2119" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-24" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/417212_3187307332768_1568361580_2931684_1470209661_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="256" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Maggie Miller.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2118" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 286px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2118" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-25" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/417195_3384099969910_1491814293_33258743_24401858_n.jpg" alt="" width="276" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Pamela Villanova.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2117" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2117" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-26" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/417087_3221459692896_1158551520_33431563_1100864995_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Terri Sims.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2116" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 273px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2116" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-27" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/416923_3329875412166_1426900371_33323933_1735974962_n.jpg" alt="" width="263" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Doris Quigley.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2115" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2115" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-30" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/416890_2464362183013_1671025776_1565605_848494908_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="290" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Ann Scott. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2114" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2114" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-32" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/409148_3045586710994_1602931166_2638508_1634332783_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Shari Dooley. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2113" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2113" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-34" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/408888_368989176445148_100000022076058_1431064_1043009541_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="230" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Judy Macedo. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2111" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2111" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-35" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/407226_2661258814559_1348615515_2061193_1120463670_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="212" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Michael McKenna.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2110" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2110" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-36" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/407208_1906603002606_1767742669_961806_1422195780_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Vera Berseneva. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2108" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2108" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-37" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/405507_350225395000514_100000391704913_1084517_2138186775_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="281" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Sherri Schierberl.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2107" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 250px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2107" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-40" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/403030_2597235657302_1447053436_31843011_1051364994_n.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Ruth Haynes. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2106" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 303px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2106" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-41" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/401447_295114190552772_100001625807951_832462_2073074319_n.jpg" alt="" width="293" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Vivian Clibon.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2105" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2105" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-42" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/400232_1906606562695_1767742669_961810_2146123808_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="249" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Vera Berseneva.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2104" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2104" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-43" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/398517_2717521780807_1339867735_32269954_1299278054_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="216" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Sue Gilpin. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2103" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2103" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-44" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/396256_349548748401512_100000391704913_1082945_2097235227_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Sherri Schierberl. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2102" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2102" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-45" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/395783_2470894106307_1671025776_1567790_1210218133_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Ann Scott. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2128" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2128" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-18" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/422698_10150697047541802_597126801_11406076_1554539513_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="228" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Derek Albo.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2129" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2129" title=" picaboo-self-portraits-18" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/423191_3008489422769_1578473436_2508809_678772190_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Barb Tatum. </p></div>
<div id="attachment_2153" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2153" title="picaboo-self-portraits-60" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/406987_3244267223070_1158551520_33439631_641985748_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Terri Sims.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2152" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 266px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2152" title="picaboo-self-portraits-62" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/401973_371135666230499_100000022076058_1436874_19027118_n.jpg" alt="" width="256" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Judy Macedo.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2151" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 223px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2151" title="picaboo-self-portraits-57" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/401289_384342204924859_100000472475103_1601202_1667367632_n.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Linda Kincaid.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2156" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2156" title="picaboo-self-portraits-53" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/420813_2888573971046_1161109427_32364778_1913834767_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="240" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Linda Brown.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_2157" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href=" "><img class="size-full wp-image-2157" title="picaboo-self-portrait-52" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/429521_10150623495353647_582163646_9053462_1387480260_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Linda Pierce.</p></div>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-2158 aligncenter" title="picaboo-self-portraits-51" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/430083_388790827803618_100000181114356_1802946_685188097_n.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="212" /></p>
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		<title>The 2012 A-List Calendar for Bloggers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year, Picaboo is partnering with the Type A Parent Conference to create a conference calendar made by you! Want to show off your photography skills and promote your blog at the same time? Just share a photo you took and used on your blog in 2011 and you could be featured on the Type-A/Picaboo [...]]]></description>
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This year, <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">Picaboo</a> is partnering with the <a href="http://typeaconference.com/" target="_blank">Type A Parent Conference</a> to create a conference calendar made by you! Want to show off your photography skills and promote your blog at the same time? Just share a photo you took and used on your blog in 2011 and you could be featured on the Type-A/Picaboo 2012 Calendar. This <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/calendars/" target="_blank">calendar</a> will be distributed to 300 attendees at the 2012 Type A Conference. Along with your blog photo, we&#8217;ll also include your name, Twitter handle and your blog URL. The top thirteen images will be chosen and printed on the calendar. <em>The best picture will be featured on the cover and the blog owner will receive a FREE pass to Type A and a $50 <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">Picaboo</a> Gift Card.</em></p>
<p>If you’re not a great photographer, don’t worry! We’ve got something just for you. We’ll also include blogging birthdays on the calendar. Birthdays will be randomly selected and placed on the <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/calendars/" target="_blank">Picaboo calendar</a>. To submit your image, please complete the form below. One entry per blogger. If we receive multiple entries, we will use the first entry submitted.</p>
<p>As with all great contests, celebrity judges are par the course! And we are lucky to have two amazing bloggers as our judges.</p>
<p>You may recognize Stephanie Glover as the Photography Expert behind <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/picaboo-the-365-project-bookmark-this-page-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank">Picaboo&#8217;s 365 Project</a>. She&#8217;s also the voice behind <a href="http://www.agrandelife.net" target="_blank">A Grande Life</a> and the photographic eye behind <a href="http://www.sgphotos.net/" target="_blank">SG Photography</a>. When she&#8217;s not blogging, shooting weddings, babies, engagement or maternity shots, she&#8217;s at home with two sweet boys. You can follow her on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/java.iv" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/107067479744007885530/posts?hl=en" target="_blank">G+</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/mrsgloves" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p>Lisa Frame is an over-achieving, under-organized Southern gal with an 11-year-old son going on 50. Blogging since 2002, she’s written on topics ranging from lifestyle, parenting, technology and the environment. Lisa is the voice behind <a href="http://adailypinch.com/" target="_blank">A Daily Pinch</a> and <a href="http://www.mommyality.com/" target="_blank">Mommyality</a> and is currently touring the world teaching everyone how to +1. You can follow her on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Mommyality" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/109670604915689851682/posts?hl=en" target="_blank">G+</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Lisa_Frame" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</p>
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<p>FAQs:</p>
<p><strong>What is the Type A Conference?</strong><br />
Type-A Parent Conference is a blogging and social media conference for digital moms and dads on June 22-24 in Charlotte. Want to know more? Visit the <a href="http://typeaconference.com/" target="_blank">official site</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is Picaboo?</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">Picaboo</a> turns your digital images into one-of-a kind <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/photobooks/" target="_blank">photo books</a>, <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/cards/" target="_blank">cards</a>, <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/calendars/" target="_blank">calendars</a> and <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/printsandmore/" target="_blank">more</a>.</p>
<p><strong>How do I submit my image?</strong><br />
You can submit your image by completing the form above. You must submit your entry by 11:59 PST on 3/3/12.</p>
<p><strong>When will the calendars be distributed?</strong><br />
Five hundred calendars will be distributed at the Type A Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. If you are not attending the conference, you will be able to order a calendar. Details will be revealed in mid-June.</p>
<p><strong>Can I buy a calendar?</strong><br />
If you are not attending the conference or want an additional copy, you will be able to order a calendar. Details will be revealed in mid-June.</p>
<p><strong>How will I know if I won?</strong><br />
Starting in March, we will reveal a couple of winners at a time on <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">The Picablog</a>. Keep checking back to see if your image was selected. The Grand Prize winner will be crowned at the Type A Conference in June.</p>
<p><strong>How many images can I submit?</strong><br />
You can only submit one image. If you submit multiple entries, we will use the first one you entered.</p>
<p><strong>Can I still win if I’m not going to the Type A conference?</strong><br />
Yes, you can still enter the contest even if you won’t be attending the Type A Conference.</p>
<p><strong>Can anyone enter the contest?<br />
</strong>Anyone who has a blog can enter to win the contest.</p>
<p><strong>What should the resolution of my image be?</strong><br />
The image needs to be a horizontal image with the following specs: 3392 pixels wide by 2670 pixels tall</p>
<p><strong>How do I find my blogging birthday?</strong><br />
To find your blogging birthday, log into your blog’s backend and see the date for the first post.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">New to Picaboo? Watch a <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/tutorials/" target="_blank">short video</a> and see what Picaboo is all about. Or take a look at <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/14-amazing-picaboo-photo-books/" target="_blank">14 Picaboo books</a> made by our customers.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Curious about <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/calendars/" target="_blank">calendars</a>? They&#8217;re divine.</span></p>
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		<title>14 Amazing Picaboo Photo Books</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Becca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;  *** Ahh&#8230;And this post concludes our Two Weeks of Love Contest. Boy! We had a lot of fun reviewing your books. You made us cry, you inspired us, you made us hungry and you taught us new ways to use backgrounds. Thank you for opening up your books and sharing moments from your life.In case [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> ***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Ahh&#8230;And this post concludes our Two Weeks of Love Contest. Boy! We had a lot of fun reviewing your books. You <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/little-brown-bear-day-3-adoption-photo-book/" target="_blank">made us cry</a>, you <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/a-year-in-review-book-for-emma/" target="_blank">inspired us</a>, you <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/" target="_blank">made us hungry</a> and you taught us <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/double-wow-day-4-winner/" target="_blank">new ways to use backgrounds</a>. Thank you for opening up your books and sharing moments from your life.In case you missed a day, here&#8217;s a recap of all 14 amazing <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/">Picaboo photo books</a>.</p>
<div id="attachment_2029" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 498px"><img class=" wp-image-2029" title="picaboo-wedding-album" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.27.02-AM-610x480.png" alt="" width="488" height="384" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A Madison was the perfect choice to capture the wedding of Corey &amp; Muyiwa.</p></div>
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<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/til-death-do-us-part-day-1/" target="_blank">Day 1: The Wedding of Tina and Justus</a></p>
<p>Tina and Justus are a fun couple and it shows in their beautiful wedding book!</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/family-vacation-to-new-york-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank">Day 2: I Love NY</a></p>
<p>This family vacation book includes innovative page layouts, great uses of space and amazing typography. And it was all shot on an iPhone!</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/little-brown-bear-day-3-adoption-photo-book/" target="_blank">Day 3: Little Brown Bear</a></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the story of a little boy who found his way into the perfect family. Bring tissues.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/double-wow-day-4-winner/" target="_blank">Day 4: Photography 2011</a></p>
<p>This photo book will change the way you look at backgrounds, embellishments and page layouts.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/anabelles-abc-book-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank">Day 5: Anabelle&#8217;s ABC Book</a></p>
<p>This lovely ABC book highlights all the people and things in Anabelle&#8217;s life.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/south-africa-clinic-picaboo-photo-book/" target="_blank">Day 6: South African Clinic</a></p>
<p>Take a visit through a South African clinic and see a different way of life that isn&#8217;t so different from our own.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/60-things-we-love-about-you/" target="_blank">Day 7: 60 Things We Love About You</a></p>
<p>When her mom turned 60, Michelle created a book highlighting the things she loves about her mom.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/making-the-baseball-team/" target="_blank">Day 8: Making The Baseball Team</a></p>
<p>Watch Joshua as he transforms from the new kid on the Cougars Baseball team to an aggressive and talented player.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/our-life-in-pictures/" target="_blank">Day 9: Our Life In Pictures</a></p>
<p>This book is full of embellishments, page layouts and fun festivities in the life of a family of 11.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/pb-j-a-love-story/" target="_blank">Day 10: PB &amp; J: A Love Story</a></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the sweet, silly and beautiful story of how Benjamin found Jaclyn.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/" target="_blank">Day 11: Italian Anniversary</a></p>
<p>Explore Italy with Michelle and her hubby as they celebrate their 25th anniversary.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/sweet-adelina-a-picaboo-baby-book/" target="_blank">Day 12: Sweet Adelina</a></p>
<p>This playful baby book captures the first year of Sweet Adelina</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/corey-muyiwas-wedding-photo-book/">Day 13: The Wedding of Corey &amp; Muyiwa</a><br />
This unique wedding blends Nigerian and American culture in a way that is elegant and beautiful.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/a-year-in-review-book-for-emma/" target="_blank">Day 14: The Year of Emma<br />
</a>This creative photo book includes a table of contents made with photo-shaped wells, innovative page layouts and a center page spread.</p>
<div id="attachment_1999" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 498px"><img class=" wp-image-1999" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-12-at-10.27.46-PM-610x302.png" alt="" width="488" height="242" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A beautiful two-page spread from The Year of Emma.</p></div>
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<p>As part of this promotion, the author of each book was awarded a prize and became eligible to win a cruise from <a href="http://www.cruisedeals.com/" target="_blank">CruiseDeals.com</a> and a $500 VISA Gift Card. To pick the winner, we used Random.org to generate a number between one and 14. And the winner is&#8230;</p>
<p><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2055" title="random-number-generator-screenshot-day-9" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/random-number-generator-screenshot-day-9.png" alt="" width="191" height="206" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations, Renee! As our Day 9 Winner, you just won a CRUISE and a $500 VISA GIFT CARD. Thank you for sharing your amazing book!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Want more chances to win <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">Picaboo</a> prizes and products? Sign up to receive email updates from our blog by entering your email address to your right. And make sure you&#8217;re following us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/picaboo" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/picaboo/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/picaboo" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://plus.google.com/109185818730377481317/posts?hl=en" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Year of Emma</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[*** This post is part of our Two Weeks of Love Contest. From now until Valentine&#8217;s Day, we&#8217;ll share a book each day submitted by our customers. The author of each book will win a prize and be entered to win a cruise from CruiseDeals.com. If you have any questions about this contest, please read the FAQs here. *** Congrats [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">This post is part of our <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2weeksofLove" target="_blank">Two Weeks of Love Contest</a></strong>. From now until <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/valentines_gifts/" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day</a>, we&#8217;ll share a book each day submitted by our customers. The author of each book will win a prize and be entered to win a cruise from <strong><a href="CruiseDeals.com" target="_blank">CruiseDeals.com</a></strong>. If you have any questions about this contest, please read the FAQs <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/two-weeks-of-love-faqs/" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Congrats to Megan, our Day 14 Winner in <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/two-week-of-love-submission-form/" target="_blank">The Two Weeks of Love Contest</a>. We loved reading about your book, <a href="http://app.picaboo.com/WebView/Project.aspx?clientID=dcb4b34affae3c809024a53233627054&amp;version=196773&amp;siteID=ViaPreview" target="_blank">The Year of Emma</a>. Since you are the DAY 14 winner, you will receive a magnificent <a title="Madison Photo Book from Picaboo" href="http://www.picaboo.com/photobooks/madison.html" target="_blank"><strong>Madison Photo Book</strong></a>! (Check your inbox, Megan!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/a-year-in-review-book-for-emma/screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-9-17-04-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-2020"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2020" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-13 at 9.17.04 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-13-at-9.17.04-AM.png" alt="" width="450" height="446" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Why do we love this book?</strong><strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This book follows Megan&#8217;s step-daughter, Emma, through a very busy and fun year. She&#8217;s a ballerina, an equestrian, a hiker and a 5K runner. By the end of the book, you begin to wonder: What can&#8217;t Emma do? Because it seems like she can tackle the world. This book is a beautifully crafted journal of Emma&#8217;s year.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/a-year-in-review-book-for-emma/screen-shot-2012-02-12-at-3-14-17-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2015"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2015" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-12 at 3.14.17 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-12-at-3.14.17-PM-610x305.png" alt="" width="610" height="305" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/a-year-in-review-book-for-emma/screen-shot-2012-02-12-at-3-14-33-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2014"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2014" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-12 at 3.14.33 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-12-at-3.14.33-PM-610x303.png" alt="" width="610" height="303" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/a-year-in-review-book-for-emma/screen-shot-2012-02-12-at-3-14-51-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2013"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2013" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-12 at 3.14.51 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-12-at-3.14.51-PM.png" alt="" width="449" height="450" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How was this book designed?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This book should be bookmarked and reviewed whenever you&#8217;re creatively stuck because it&#8217;s innovative and uses Picaboo&#8217;s features to create a book that is exceptional and timeless. Here&#8217;s why we loved this book.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">1. Megan used photo-shaped wells to create a visual Table of Contents highlighting special events and holidays.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2021" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-13 at 9.18.33 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-13-at-9.18.33-AM-610x302.png" alt="" width="610" height="302" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">2.We love how Megan turned photos into gorgeous two-page spreads. This is a great idea for extra-special photos and moments you want to highlight.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/a-year-in-review-book-for-emma/screen-shot-2012-02-12-at-10-27-46-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-1999"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1999 aligncenter" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-12 at 10.27.46 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-12-at-10.27.46-PM-610x302.png" alt="" width="610" height="302" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2047" title="two-page-spread-photo" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-14-at-8.23.06-AM-610x305.png" alt="" width="610" height="305" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">3. We love how Megan turned photos into <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/tutorial-frame-your-pictures-with-picaboo-backgrounds/" target="_blank">backgrounds</a> and layered images on top of images. We saw this in <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/" target="_blank">Italy 2011</a> and <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/our-life-in-pictures/" target="_blank">Our Life In Pictures</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2048" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-14-at-9.01.28-AM-610x300.png" alt="" width="610" height="300" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">3. Megan used the center of the book to make a full magazine-style photo spread. The photo book has to be turned vertical to look at the full-sized photo.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/a-year-in-review-book-for-emma/turn-image-for-becca/" rel="attachment wp-att-2049"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2049" title="center spread" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/turn-image-for-becca-301x610.png" alt="" width="301" height="610" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">4. We love the use of <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/09/more-amazing-features-today/" target="_blank">photo-shaped wells</a> to highlight images and add depth.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2050" title="photo-shaped-wells" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-14-at-9.03.04-AM-610x302.png" alt="" width="610" height="302" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">5. We love how Megan added page numbers!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2051" title="add-page-numbers" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-14-at-9.03.21-AM-610x303.png" alt="" width="610" height="303" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What makes this book so special?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong>We love how this book pushes Emma to try new things by showing her all the things she can do. It&#8217;s truly a great book to give a child who is coming into her own and may feel the pressure and self conciseness of the teen years. Along with gorgeous photography and fun family moments, Meagan took the time to write poems about Emma. And it should be noted that Megan created a special and amazing book like this for each of her daughters. We only showed you one but just so know, the others are just as creative and detailed!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2023" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-13 at 9.44.46 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-13-at-9.44.46-AM-610x455.png" alt="" width="610" height="455" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2006" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-12 at 3.45.41 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-12-at-3.45.41-PM-610x305.png" alt="" width="610" height="305" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1993 aligncenter" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-12 at 10.47.26 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-12-at-10.47.26-PM-610x303.png" alt="" width="610" height="303" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here&#8217;s what Megan had to </strong><strong>say about her book:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I made this book for my step-daughter Emma. It was a Christmas gift and was one of three books I made for each of my three girls. I think the poems and stories along with the layouts will stand out among entries and be of interest to the judges.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more inspiring Picaboo Stories? Here are <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/14-amazing-picaboo-photo-books/" target="_blank">14 amazing Picaboo Photo Books</a></strong>. These books are about kids, moms, baseball, love, weddings and so much more. Take a peek. We know you&#8217;ll be inspired.</p>
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		<title>The Wedding of Corey &amp; Muyiwa</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Becca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; *** This post is part of our Two Weeks of Love Contest. From now until Valentine’s Day, we’ll share a book each day submitted by our customers. The author of each book will win a prize and be entered to win a cruise from CruiseDeals.com. If you have any questions about this contest, please read the FAQs here. *** [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This post is part of our <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2weeksofLove" target="_blank">Two Weeks of Love Contest</a></strong>. From now until <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/valentines_gifts/" target="_blank">Valentine’s Day</a>, we’ll share a book each day submitted by our customers. The author of each book will win a prize and be entered to win a cruise from <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/sweet-adelina-a-picaboo-baby-book/CruiseDeals.com" target="_blank">CruiseDeals.com</a></strong>. If you have any questions about this contest, please read the FAQs <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/two-weeks-of-love-faqs/" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Congrats to Janice, our Day 13 Winner in <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/two-week-of-love-submission-form/" target="_blank">The Two Weeks of Love Contest</a>. We loved reading <a href="http://app.picaboo.com/WebView/Project.aspx?clientID=edae37668afbbce6550f7aea020ef991&amp;version=190478&amp;siteID=ViaPreview" target="_blank">Corey &amp; Muyiwa&#8217;s Wedding</a>. Thank you for sharing it! Since you are the DAY 13 winner, you will receive a <strong><a href="http://www.picaboo.com/photobooks/classic-leather.html" target="_blank">Classic 8.5×11 Leather Hardcover Book</a></strong><strong>! </strong>(Check your inbox, Janice!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Why do we love this book?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">Picaboo</a><a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank"> photo book</a> captures the beautiful, unique and traditional union of Corey and Muyiwa. And it&#8217;s designed so beautifully, you almost feel as though you were there with them.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2029" title="picaboo-wedding-album" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.27.02-AM-610x480.png" alt="" width="488" height="384" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2030" title="picaboo-wedding-album" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.27.09-AM-610x475.png" alt="" width="488" height="380" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/corey-muyiwas-wedding-photo-book/screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10-25-12-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-2033"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2033" title="picaboo-wedding-book-4" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.25.12-AM-610x474.png" alt="" width="488" height="379" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2031" title="picaboo-wedding-book-3" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.27.16-AM-610x236.png" alt="" width="610" height="236" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How was this book designed?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">There isn&#8217;t a single caption throughout the book and yet it doesn&#8217;t need it. Janice took special care to make this book extra special. With photos in place of <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/tutorial-frame-your-pictures-with-picaboo-backgrounds/" target="_blank">backgrounds</a>, photographic two-page spreads, oval-shaped <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/09/more-amazing-features-today/" target="_blank">photo wells</a> to highlight family members, elegant <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/our-life-in-pictures/" target="_blank">page layouts</a> and unique <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/11/finding-the-extraordinary-in-the-ordinary-how-to-find-backdrops-for-your-pictures/" target="_blank">backdrops</a>, this book captures every moment with elegance.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2034" title="two-page-spread" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.28.21-AM-610x237.png" alt="" width="610" height="237" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2035" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.50.49-AM-610x236.png" alt="" width="610" height="236" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2036" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.24.46-AM-610x238.png" alt="" width="610" height="238" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What makes this book so special?</strong></p>
<div style="text-align: center;">Everything. We love how the couple&#8217;s personality comes out in this book. With <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/09/more-amazing-features-today/" target="_blank">heart-shaped wells</a>, personal touches and collage-style layouts to capture each guest, this book beautifully documents an amazing wedding.</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2032" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.25.43-AM-610x474.png" alt="" width="610" height="474" /></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2038" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.51.05-AM-610x234.png" alt="" width="610" height="234" /></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2039" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.26.44-AM-610x238.png" alt="" width="610" height="238" /></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2040" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.26.11-AM-610x235.png" alt="" width="610" height="235" /></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2037" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-13-at-10.26.53-AM-610x474.png" alt="" width="610" height="474" /></a></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here’s what Janice had to say about his book:</strong></p>
<div style="text-align: center;">I made this wedding album for my daughter and her husband as an anniversary gift. Their wedding was a unique blend of Nigerian and American culture that I tried to capture in the spirit of this book. I love using <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">Picaboo</a> because the quality of your books are exceptional. I&#8217;ve recommended you to all of my friends!</div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">***</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more inspiring Picaboo Stories? Here are <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/14-amazing-picaboo-photo-books/" target="_blank">14 amazing Picaboo Photo Books</a></strong>. These books are about kids, moms, baseball, love, weddings and so much more. Take a peek. We know you&#8217;ll be inspired.</p>
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		<title>Sweet Adelina</title>
		<link>http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/sweet-adelina-a-picaboo-baby-book/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Becca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[*** This post is part of our Two Weeks of Love Contest. From now until Valentine&#8217;s Day, we&#8217;ll share a book each day submitted by our customers. The author of each book will win a prize and be entered to win a cruise from CruiseDeals.com. If you have any questions about this contest, please read the FAQs here. *** Congrats [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">This post is part of our <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2weeksofLove" target="_blank">Two Weeks of Love Contest</a></strong>. From now until <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/valentines_gifts/" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day</a>, we&#8217;ll share a book each day submitted by our customers. The author of each book will win a prize and be entered to win a cruise from <strong><a href="http://www.cruisedeals.com/" target="_blank">CruiseDeals.com</a></strong>. If you have any questions about this contest, please read the FAQs <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/two-weeks-of-love-faqs/" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Congrats to Sara, our Day 12 Winner in <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/two-week-of-love-submission-form/" target="_blank">The Two Weeks of Love Contest</a>. We loved reading <a href="http://app.picaboo.com/WebView/Project.aspx?clientID=d7bdfd9e1026696122d31967d4b06518&amp;version=196515&amp;siteID=FB-WallShare" target="_blank">Sweet Adelina</a>. Thank you for sharing it! Since you are the DAY 12 winner, you will receive a <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/printsandmore/#posters" target="_blank"><strong>11×14 Collage Poster</strong></a><strong>! </strong>(Check your inbox, Sara!)</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1821" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-3.17.50-PM.png" alt="" width="443" height="347" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Why do we love this book?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For starters, we LOVE the cover. Doesn&#8217;t it pull you in? The colors, typography and photo all tell me from the start that this is gonna be a fun book. <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/anabelles-abc-book-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank">Baby books</a> are a great way to archive memories in a format that is sharable and unique and Sara does a nice job recapping special moments during Adelina&#8217;s first year.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1825" title="baby-book" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-09-at-9.41.39-AM.png" alt="" width="354" height="275" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1827" title="baby-book-3" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-09-at-9.41.09-AM.png" alt="" width="439" height="342" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1826" title="baby-book-2" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-3.23.06-PM1.png" alt="" width="435" height="331" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How was this book designed?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sara used a lot of traditional scrapbooking techniques to create a visual timeline of Adelina&#8217;s first year. We love how Sara bundled images to document a special moment. Using a gallery-like spread, she made the best photograph the hero and aligned supporting images to further tell the story of the day. We also love her use of color. She chose complimentary <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/09/the-story-of-picaboo-backgrounds/" target="_blank">backgrounds</a> that corresponded nicely with her photographs. We also love Sara&#8217;s use of seasonal-themed backgrounds.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1818" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-3.20.25-PM.png" alt="" width="442" height="339" /><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1817" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-3.20.33-PM.png" alt="" width="441" height="336" /><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1819" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-3.21.15-PM-610x232.png" alt="" width="610" height="232" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1822" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-3.24.53-PM-610x233.png" alt="" width="610" height="233" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1823" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-3.26.24-PM.png" alt="" width="434" height="341" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What makes this book so special?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The one thing we stress over and over again, is that you don&#8217;t need professional pictures to make a great book. Sure, photography is important. But the most important thing is your subject matter. And Sweet Adelina is the perfect subject for a <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/10/capturing-baby’s-first-moments-top-10-notable-firsts/" target="_blank">baby book</a>. She&#8217;s full of wonder, curiosity and she&#8217;s cute as a button. Plus, she looks great next to our <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/tutorial-frame-your-pictures-with-picaboo-backgrounds/" target="_blank">backgrounds</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1983" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-10-at-3.07.32-PM-610x237.png" alt="" width="610" height="237" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1984" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-10-at-3.06.51-PM.png" alt="" width="428" height="343" /></a></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1985" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-10-at-3.07.01-PM-610x236.png" alt="" width="610" height="236" /></a></div>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here&#8217;s what Sara had to say about his book:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I made this book for my Mom &amp; Dad as their Christmas gift this past year. This book is all about my daughter, Adelina, and her first year with us. This book is special because three years ago my doctor told me I wouldn&#8217;t be able to have children. Getting pregnant was a big surprise, and then I almost miscarried in the first trimester. And so we celebrate every moment she has! As a scrapbooker and a busy working Mommy, I love Picaboo! The quality is amazing, and I put this together in a weekend.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-9-57-15-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-1873"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Looking for more inspiring Picaboo Stories? Check out: </span></a><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/little-brown-bear-day-3-adoption-photo-book/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Little Brown Bear</span></a>, <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/family-vacation-to-new-york-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">I Love New York</span></a>, <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/family-vacation-to-new-york-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Til Death Do Us Part</span></a>, <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/anabelles-abc-book-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Anabelle’s ABC Book</span></a>, <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/south-africa-clinic-picaboo-photo-book/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">South African Clinic</span></a>, <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/double-wow-day-4-winner/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Photography 2011</span></a><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/double-wow-day-4-winner/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">,</span></a><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-9-57-15-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-1873"> </a><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/double-wow-day-4-winner/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">60 Things We Love About You,</span></a> <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/making-the-baseball-team/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Making the Baseball Team</span></a>, <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/11/a-boy-named-benny/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">A Boy Named Benny</span></a>, <a href="http://wp.me/p1spPJ-tg" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Italian Anniversary</span></a> &amp; <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/our-life-in-pictures/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Our Life In Pictures</span></a>. Want to create your own Picaboo Photo Book? <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/download.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Start here</span></a>.</span></p>
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		<title>Italy 2011 Photo Book: Day 11</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; *** This post is part of our Two Weeks of Love Contest. From now until Valentine&#8217;s Day, we&#8217;ll share a book each day submitted by our customers. The author of each book will win a prize and be entered to win a cruise from CruiseDeals.com. If you have any questions about this contest, please read the FAQs here. *** [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" "><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1976" title=" " src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/v-day2weeks_days_11-610x350.jpg" alt="" width="427" height="245" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This post is part of our <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2weeksofLove" target="_blank">Two Weeks of Love Contest</a></strong>. From now until <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/valentines_gifts/" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day</a>, we&#8217;ll share a book each day submitted by our customers. The author of each book will win a prize and be entered to win a cruise from <strong><a href="http://www.cruisedeals.com/" target="_blank">CruiseDeals.com</a></strong>. If you have any questions about this contest, please read the FAQs <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/two-weeks-of-love-faqs/" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-9-53-14-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-1883"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1883" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-08 at 9.53.14 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-08-at-9.53.14-AM.png" alt="Italy photo" width="452" height="356" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Congrats to Michelle, our Day 11 Winner in <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/two-week-of-love-submission-form/" target="_blank">The Two Weeks of Love Contest</a>. We loved reading about your trip to <a href="http://app.picaboo.com/WebView/Project.aspx?clientID=669dd844b3a000c16b28716381e4bb4c&amp;version=196485&amp;siteID=ViaPreview" target="_blank">Italy</a>. Thank you for sharing your book! Since you are the DAY 11 winner, you will receive a <strong><a href="http://www.picaboo.com/" target="_blank">$30 Picaboo Gift Card</a></strong>! (Check your inbox, Michelle!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-9-54-07-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-1881"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1881" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-08 at 9.54.07 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-08-at-9.54.07-AM-610x241.png" alt="" width="610" height="241" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong><strong>Why do we love this book?</strong><strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This book follows Michelle and her husband as they journey through Italy for their 25th wedding anniversary. From the cover shot, to the classic-style typeface, we get the idea that this is a special trip. Beautiful photography guides us along as they explore different regions, visit historical landmarks and eat and drink like European royalty. This book may inspire you to pull out your tattered copy of <em>Eat, Pray, Love</em> and relive Europe as Michelle and her husband explore.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-9-54-26-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-1880"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1880" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-08 at 9.54.26 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-08-at-9.54.26-AM-610x238.png" alt="" width="610" height="238" /></a><strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-9-54-41-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-1879"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1879" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-08 at 9.54.41 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-08-at-9.54.41-AM-610x242.png" alt="" width="610" height="242" /></a><strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What makes this book so special?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong>We love how this book embraces the Italian lifestyle and culture. Up-close snapshots of architecture and amazingly delicious meals adorn each page. As they journey through Corniglia, Tuscany and Riomaggiore, we wish we were there beside them. The &#8220;Taste of Italy&#8221; was one of our favorite sections.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-09-at-10-59-18-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-1885"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1885" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-09 at 10.59.18 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-09-at-10.59.18-PM-610x448.png" alt="" width="610" height="448" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-09-at-10-59-31-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-1884"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1884" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-09 at 10.59.31 PM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-09-at-10.59.31-PM-610x446.png" alt="" width="610" height="446" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We&#8217;re instep with Michelle as she shops the markets, explores the vineyards and makes homemade pasta in her kitchen.  If you&#8217;ve never been to Italy, you could read this book and say you have.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-9-55-16-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-1878"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1878" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-08 at 9.55.16 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-08-at-9.55.16-AM-610x236.png" alt="" width="610" height="236" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-9-55-45-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-1877"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1877" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-08 at 9.55.45 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-08-at-9.55.45-AM-610x238.png" alt="" width="610" height="238" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How was this book designed?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We love how Michelle turned photos into backgrounds and layered images on top of images. This allowed us to get a bigger picture of her trip and still focus on the more intimate details. We also love that she eliminated picture frames to create a seamless look that adds dimension and flow.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/photo-book-of-trip-to-italy/screen-shot-2012-02-08-at-9-56-21-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-1875"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1875" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-08 at 9.56.21 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-08-at-9.56.21-AM-610x238.png" alt="" width="610" height="238" /></a><span style="color: #ff0000;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1882" title="Screen Shot 2012-02-08 at 9.53.32 AM" src="http://blog.picaboo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-08-at-9.53.32-AM-610x240.png" alt="" width="610" height="240" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here&#8217;s what Michelle had to say about her book:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We went to Italy to celebrate our 25th anniversary. This long-awaited vacation featured the things we love most: Traveling, hiking, cooking, eating, wine tasting, and most of all, each other! We won&#8217;t wait another 25 years to go back, but in the meantime, we have this beautiful book to remind us of our first 25 years in love.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Wow! What a wonderful book, Michelle!  Thank you again for allowing us to share your book. Along with your gift card, you will also be entered to win a cruise from <strong><a href="http://www.cruisedeals.com/" target="_blank">CruiseDeals.com</a></strong>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more inspiring Picaboo Stories? Here are <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/14-amazing-picaboo-photo-books/" target="_blank">14 amazing Picaboo Photo Books</a></span></strong>. These books are about kids, moms, baseball, adoption, weddings and so much more. Take a peek. We know you&#8217;ll be inspired.</p>
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		<title>How To: Take A Self-Portrait</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steph</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome back to the <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/picaboo-the-365-project-bookmark-this-page-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank">365 Project with Picaboo</a></strong>! Don’t forget to <strong><a title="RSVP for Picaboo 365 Project" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/349401678406835/">RSVP</a></strong> so we can message you about prizes, special announcements, and discounts on Picaboo products. For all the information you need on The 365 project, please review <strong><a href="http://wp.me/p1spPJ-gm" target="_blank">this post</a></strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Week 7 Challenge</strong>: Taking a Self-Portrait</p>
<p><strong>Week 7 Theme</strong>: Me</p>
<p>I have to admit, taking a self-portrait is not on my list of priorities. I am far more comfortable behind the lens. But as I go through this challenge with you, I realized it was time to take one!</p>
<p>The most common self-portrait technique is <strong>the long arm</strong> {aka the MySpace picture}. This is by far the simplest. Simply extend your arm as far as you can and shoot! These are great when you need to take a quick picture or you want to take one of you and the kids!</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.sgphotos.net"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6853254311_80befbd674.jpg" alt="Stephanie Glover Photography | Self-Portrait" width="334" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>I stood in front of our bay windows to get some much-needed natural light. When shooting your picture, choose a place inside or out that offers a lot of natural light.</p>
<p>The long arm is especially great for taking a self-portrait with a cell phone. If you don&#8217;t have a dual camera on your phone, here&#8217;s a little trick. Use a mirror to help you see your framing and to see the shutter button. I have used my rear view {and bathroom} mirror many times for this! Also remember to keep the camera a little higher than you are and try to keep your hand steady.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sgphotos.net"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6848309003_a50b3c42c3.jpg" alt="Stephanie Glover Photography | Self-Portrait" width="375" height="500" /></a><br />
I used my bathroom mirror to see the phone screen so I knew my picture was framed the way I wanted. And I could see the shutter button!</p>
<p>Another option is to use your camera&#8217;s <strong>self-timer option</strong>. This is a relatively new feature to me as I&#8217;m usually behind the camera. But now that I&#8217;ve used it a few times, I will be definitely using it again. When using the self-timer, it would be helpful to have a tripod or a steady flat surface {table or shelf} at the necessary height for your picture.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com//www.sgphotos.net"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6848404001_f78a46a8d5.jpg" alt="Stephanie Glover Photography | Self-Portrait" width="334" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>I had an unwilling participant! I had the camera balanced on our bay window and sat on the floor with him. It was the perfect height!</p>
<p>A third option is a <strong><a title="dSLR Remote | Amazon Affiliate" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L1ZYZ6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=glovandthelit-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B003L1ZYZ6" target="_blank">remote</a></strong>. This is an inexpensive option and gives you more control over when the picture will be taken. This way you won&#8217;t have to guess when the timer will go off. I find that what you think may be 5 seconds is actually a lot longer. Again, you still need a tripod or a flat surface for your camera. But at least, you won&#8217;t be running back and forth to make sure the camera got it right! The only downfall to this option is that if your hands are in the picture, try to conceal the remote.</p>
<p>And lastly, one more tip. A lot of models &#8220;jut&#8221; their chin out when they get their picture taken. To jut, is to push your chin out, towards the camera, almost unnaturally. Some people say this takes 10 pounds off! I&#8217;m not sure if that&#8217;s true but if you take a picture of your chin sticking out, compare it with a picture of your chin at normal height. The difference is pretty wild.</p>
<p>Now that you have some options on taking a self-portrait, it&#8217;s time to get shooting.  Since taking a picture of yourself is itself a challenge, your challenge this week is to just do it! And don&#8217;t forget share your self-portraits on the <a title="Picaboo Facebook Page" href="http://facebook.com/picaboo" target="_blank">Picaboo Facebook page</a>! If after you&#8217;ve mastered the self-portrait. take pictures of things that express who you are.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Want to be a better photographer? Check out our <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/01/picaboo-the-365-project-bookmark-this-page-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank">Photography Tutorial Library</a></span></strong>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Are you enjoying my 365 Tutorials? Are you in the Philadelphia Metro Area? On March 24th, I will be holding a dSLR Basics Workshop where you will learn hands on how to use your camera and get out of Auto mode! Grab your ticket today <strong><a title="Stephanie Glover Photography Basics Workshop" href="http://sgphotosbasicsworkshop.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">HERE</span></a></strong>.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">And lastly, in case you haven’t heard, we’re running a fun contest called Two Weeks of Love. Every day until Valentine’s Day, we’re featuring a different book submitted by our customers. The results have been amazing. Here are some of the winning books: <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/little-brown-bear-day-3-adoption-photo-book/" target="_blank">Little Brown Bear</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/family-vacation-to-new-york-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank">I Love New York</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/family-vacation-to-new-york-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank">Til Death Do Us Part</a>, </strong><strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/anabelles-abc-book-made-with-picaboo/" target="_blank">Anabelle’s ABC Book</a></strong><strong>, <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/south-africa-clinic-picaboo-photo-book/" target="_blank">South African Clinic</a>, </strong><strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/double-wow-day-4-winner/" target="_blank">Photography 2011</a></strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/double-wow-day-4-winner/" target="_blank">,</a> <strong><strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/double-wow-day-4-winner/" target="_blank">60 Things We Love About You,</a> <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/our-life-in-pictures/" target="_blank">Our Life In Pictures</a>, <a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/pb-j-a-love-story/" target="_blank">PB&amp;J: A Love Story</a>, </strong></strong><strong><strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2012/02/making-the-baseball-team/" target="_blank">Making the Baseball Team</a></strong></strong><strong> </strong><strong>&amp;</strong> <strong><a href="http://blog.picaboo.com/2011/11/a-boy-named-benny/" target="_blank">A Boy Named Benny</a></strong>. Want to create your own Picaboo Photo Book? <strong><a href="http://www.picaboo.com/download.html" target="_blank">Start here</a></strong>.</p>
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