Hi sweet friends. Sorry I've been a little absent lately. I have so many plates a spinnin' right now. Stuff that I'm not at liberty to talk about yet. It's killing me, really it is. I'm an open door, you all know that, so to keep my thoughts all bundled up inside is just not a healthy thing for me:) I have about a dozen blog posts written up in my mind, but they'll just have to wait for another day.
So in the meanwhile let's do a give-away!!! I was lucky enough to stumble across a blog recently that showcases beautiful photography. You know I was all over that. I love looking at pictures and this gal wrote an ebook on how to take them. SCORE!
As I was looking through her beautiful book it struck me that I could have just bought this book instead of signing up for my $240 class last winter. It had everything that I learned in a very simple straight forward, easy to understand manner. It's perfect for someone who just splurged on that fancy camera and doesn't have a clue what to do with it;)
Isn't her work gorgeous??
Miss Katie Evans has kindly offered to give-away two of her ebooks to my readers!!!! To enter just leave me a comment telling me your favorite photography blog to read. If you don't have one just leave me a regular ole' comment I won't be picky:) So share away! I'll announce the winner on Sunday.
Oh and if you can't wait until Sunday go here and snatch up your very own copy now! It's electronic so you'll get immediate satisfaction. LOVE THAT! Make sure to type in FARMGIRL for the code and you will receive $2.00 off your order.
Have a blessed day.
All photographs courtesy of Katie Evans.
pick me pick me!!! if you do i will be your best friend forever. I can't imagine you'll get a better offer than that. ;)
ReplyDeleteoh won't you please pick me....
Do you have the link to her blog or how to purchase her ebook? Thanks Kim
ReplyDeleteI love all photography! Pictures tell so many stories and hold so many memories and I think that's why I love them so much!
ReplyDeleteoh, i am just dying to know your news! : )
ReplyDeletei have so many favorite photography blogs that it is hard to pick one bu the first one that popped into my head was wildflowers photography {http://wildflowersphotos.com/blog/}. i could stare at those pictures all day!
Becky, I guess I get to be first comment? YAY. I guess my favorite photography blog is Pioneer Woman. She has beautiful pics and always tells how to do it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these lovely images.
XO, Cheryl
It isn't a photography blog but I love reading ruffled because they share BEAUTIFUL wedding photographs from super talented photographers all over the world.
ReplyDeleteI'm nowhere near getting married but that blog has made me obsessed with weddings.
I don't have a photography blog that I follow, but I desperately need one or a book. I followed your lead and bought an expensive camera and now have no idea how to do any of those beautiful things you see in the pictures. Please please pick me!
ReplyDeleteI dont necessarily have a favorite photog blog...I am just always looking for inspiration anywhere...and HOW I can take better pics...so this sounds perfect for me!!!
ReplyDeleteOh her work is gorgeous!!!! i could learn soooo much from her! i would say Ree~ Pioneer Women pictures grab me and i could just look at them all day.
ReplyDeletecant wait to hear your news!!!
xo,
LuLu
Becky....hook my up with this ;)
ReplyDeleteI think I like the photog I found through you - kelle hampton
Mine! My 15 year old daughter is a budding photographer! She takes the pics and I blog them. We've had to take some medical hiatuses (is that a word?) while her sister was sick, but it was our way of keeping in touch when we were away in the hospital! I would love to get the ebook for her. She's hoping to get into the photography class at her high school, but it's super competitive, maybe we'll have to forego them for college classes. Can't wait to hear your big news!!
ReplyDeleteOh how fun!! Well, I know she isn't primarily a photography blog, but I would say Kelle Hampton- that chick has skill!! I just love her :)
ReplyDeleteCool beans, I really love Tracey @ Pen and View (http://penandview.blogspot.com/) she has a great eye.
ReplyDeleteI just recently bought a nice, fancy camera that I really want to learn how to actually use! I would really love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who is a photographer and she posts her pictures at Through A Photographer's Eyes. (http://www.throughaphotographerseyes.blogspot.com)
Her photos are beautiful!! Ya know I don't have a photo blog I follow, but maybe I will now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Tammy : )
There are quite a few that I look at. Of course, yours is one of them. :) I just appreciate any blogs I come across that also share tips, suggestions, ideas, etc. We all might as well work together to get better looking pictures in this world. :)
ReplyDeleteThat would be fun to win! I don't have the camera yet...but that would make me get one :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos Becky!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win her book!
Thank you for the chance to win!!!
My favourite photography blog is Erin Mannings blog http://erinmanning.com
Deborah xo
Oh I would LOVE to have her book. I of cours LOVE my website. www.sarahdennyphotography.com but one of my favs to read is www.sheyerosemeyerphotography.com/blog/ Her story is amazing,sad,inspiring and her work is breath taking.
ReplyDeleteI am a big Karen Russell fan...she has an amazing way with lighting - especially in low lighting situations. There are so many though that I haunt - and it's great to have more! Thanks for a chance to win this ebook.
ReplyDeleteI'm not trying to butter you up or anything, but yours is my favorite photog blog!!! After all, you taught me everything i know! I also love your girls and their pictures - lemonade Makin mama and flowerpatch farmgirl. This is a fantastic giveaway! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Becky,
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog and seeing all the pictures you take. They are beautiful!! I am always trying to take better pictures and figuring out my camera has been a project of it's own. I am still learning. I aspire to take beautiful pictures like you. Thanks for sharing your life with me.
Love and hugs my Brave friend.
~purrs ... Delyne
p.s. This comes through as my cats name (Kodiak) I guess because of his blog on blogger. I haven't figured out how to change it. lol
Two favorites!! ashleyannphotography.com and kellehamtpon.com:))
ReplyDeleteVery fun giveaway, if I don't win, I will definetely consider purchasing. As far as my favorite, I would have to say http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/, however, mostly because she is super creative (her bedroom is amazing) and a really interesting read - kind of like you! Take care, Laura
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous photos! Please include me in the giveaway! I don't have any particular favorite photo blog, but love seeing the creativity that you and others capture through the lens.
ReplyDeleteWell, YOUR pics
ReplyDeleteare my favorite,
naturally : ) !!
But Katie's are
pretty good, too...
ha ha....they are
GREAT!
xx Suzanne
That's me splurged away and then thought now what? I would love this snook to learn some skills...love her photography...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love this giveaway. I don't have a favorite photography, but I did beg my husband for a fancy camera that I have no idea what to do with!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to learn how to take wonderful pics. And I love Meg on whatever. Just like you.
ReplyDeleteI love to take pictures but I will admit I don't know how to "FULLY" use my camera! As for a favorite photography site - I really don't have one. I'm crossing my fingers to win the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI love my friend Lyndsey's photography blog... www.lyndseylewphotography.com. She is super talented! :) I have LOTS of photography blogs that I LOVE though!! :) This book looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Just found your blog tonight from Edie's site at LifeinGrace. Love it. Connected immediately. First the photography and then LOVED seeing you at Beth Moore event. I help to lead the studies at our church and love the road trips to attend whenever and wherever. I have a Nikon D80 that I feel so inept at using. Still struggling after 4 years. I would love the help from this ebook. One favorite photography blog I follow is Northeast Kingdom Photography. I think you'll enjoy it too. http://www.nekphotography.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI follow jenna cole. I love your blog thanks for this giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteFun! Who doesn't love a give away?! I love all things photography as I am aspiring to capture more moments of my little babes :) My favorite photography blog is kellehampton.com, but you already know how wonderful she is! You are taking some pretty awesome pictures yourself there too missy! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteFor sure my favorite photography blog is http://www.kellehampton.com/. I love how she's so real about life!
ReplyDeleteOh my word - I love the wedding picture through the window! I don't follow a lot of photoblogs, but I do look for ideas on pinterest.
ReplyDeletemeganbeth.com/blog - She's photographing my upcoming wedding in October! :) I'd love to learn some new skills for honeymoon photos I'll take!
ReplyDeleteThis is too hard!
ReplyDeleteMy very favorite?
Oh my.
If I had to pick JUST ONE
I can't go a day without going to
Donna Boucher's Quiet Life.
She posts 6 days a week.
Her pictures are exquisite.
Her take on life is God centered.
She helps me life more fully for Jesus.
I love her : )
Will go and meet your friend right this instant.
Praying for you!
I reeeaally need some help with my photography! I adore the photos on Nina's blog, tabiboo.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI think your photography is amazing. From your trip to Hawaii to the pictures of your family. I have a Canon Rebel and I would love to have some help. So far a class hasn't been possible with my two young daughters.
ReplyDeleteI like your photography of course! And Meg Duerksen is one of my favorites too (megduerksen.typepad.com).
ReplyDeletePlus, I can't wait to hear your news!!!!!
Oh Becky, what a wonderful giveaway!! That ebook sounds awesome:) My favorite photography blogs...oh I have a few...but the one I most enjoy is Traci Thorson's! And, of course, I always drool over your lovely photos{but would you call it a photography blog?}. Hope your able to "spill the beans" soon so you won't burst;) xo
ReplyDeletei sooo want this ebook! sign me up, girlie!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos!
ReplyDeleteLOVE photos/blogs by Lara Blair, Kim Taylor, Marita Poll, Bird Tweets, Fancy Farm Girl, Vision & Verb, Jeanne Oliver, and the lovely Becky Strahle!
Glad the sun is shining in your little nest!
One of my fav.'s is Kelle Hampton. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh boy...I've never left a comment before but think I have to for this book. It looks awesome. Don't read many blogs but my own photography is my favorite because its my favorite people and the memories we share! Been praying for you and hope you just take a deep breath.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a fave photography blog...but one of the reasons I was drawn to your blog was because of your own beautiful pictures! On my long "to do" list is to take a photography class...however, I don't even have one of those fancy, expensive cameras yet! Anyway, I would love to win....and thank you so much for your blog...so many times it has lifted me up.
ReplyDeleteNever left a comment before but had to for this book that looks awesome. I don't read many blogs but my favorite photography is my own because its of my favorite people and the memories we share. Been praying for you and hope you take a deep breath.
ReplyDeleteHi becky! I've been reading your blog for a few months now and I love it. I leave feeling inspired and encouraged. :) One of my favorite photo blogs is http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/ by beautiful Stacy. Thanks for doing the giveaway! So fun!
ReplyDeleteHey, I checked her out and she's semi-local! Cool beans. :-)
ReplyDeleteI SO want to learn photography! this would be perfect yes? My oldest daughter has been blessed with the natural gift of picture taking..so I asked her for her favorite photography blog..she has many but this is one of her favs
ReplyDeletehttp://simplicityphotography.com/blog
I want to learn how to use her camera's. I dabble some but would love to learn more. Love ya..:)
xo
I enjoy Pioneer Woman's photography blog posts.
ReplyDeleteExciting! I am in desperate need of photography help! I bought a new camera and have SO MUCH TO LEARN. Love your blog and love that you too are from MN!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I would love to know how to take beautiful pictures like that, too! :D Thank you for having your blog and shinning your light!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteHoly moly, I would love to be able to take photographs as beautiful as hers. One of my fave photography blogs is Enjoying the Small things. This is such a fabulous giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteHer shots are beautiful! One of my favorite photography blogs is mimicharmante - Kim's photos make me drool ~ they really do. I would love to win this Becky!
ReplyDeletei'm not sure it's a photography blog - but i LOVE her photographs! it's emerson merrick at an apple a day. great work! i join everyone else in saying i sure would love to win that e-book!
ReplyDeleteHer work IS beautiful! My favourite blog is Kim Klassen Cafe, she has wonderful video tutorials and lots of free textures, and she's a Canuck like me. : )
ReplyDelete~Andrea~
Okay...3 times and I'll be out. :( I've posted 3 x's today and something has happened to it, so one last try.
ReplyDeleteBecky, I love hearing about you, your life and seeing your photos online. You have truly improved your skills and that is obvious with your postings. Well done...
What an exciting opportunity for your readership to have this chance of a giveaway.
I love Kim Klassen Cafe, as her photography is gorgeous, but her generosity and teaching capabilities have me so into her blog. She is truly one generous soul as she gives away weekly one of her textures she creates to enhance our photography. Love this about her. Do check her out if you haven't done so yet.
Gretchen~
Pick me & I'll be your BFF if Lissa backs out! ;)
ReplyDeleteI like the photo section of PW. I'd love to win this book for my daughter.
ReplyDeletepatrice@everydayruralty.com
this book looks so cool! i follow kelle hampton's blog and love all of her cool pictures! hope i win!
ReplyDeletekendra
i love this... i can parrouse your comments for new photo blogs! have to say that the first one that came to my mind, too is wildflower photography. but i havent been mto miss katie's blog yet! :)
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