This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SamsungUnlocked #CollectiveBias As a full-time mom and blogger, carrying around my big DSLR camera is rarely convenient. So, I aim to always have the best smartphone camera at all times. With this tech advancing faster than we could…
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Save Hours of Work with this Seriously Easy Picture Backup App
It only takes losing your photos one time to understand the pain of such a loss. I once lost hundreds of photos of my children because of a corrupted phone. It still gives me that sinking pit in my stomach feeling. I vowed never to let that happen again. So, I’m constantly backing up all…
The Importance of the Selfie Ring Light and Selfie Awareness
For some of us, taking selfies is something to be kept discreet, and you may find yourself borderline shameful. As a 32-year-old on the cusp of the generation of millennials, I find myself daring to join the selfie-takers. With so many apps and social channels demanding it, why fight it? I’ve commissioned a few of…
Give Back and Donate a Photo to a Great Cause
We like to give back all year round, but we really get into the spirit around the holidays. With budgets being tight it can be hard to find wiggle room financially. But there are so many ways to give back that don’t cost any money. We love the Donate a Photo app! This post was…
Christmas Gifts for a Family – Photo Gift Ideas
Christmas gifts for a family are an excellent option, especially when you can get amazing photo gifts at unbelievable prices. Sometimes it’s hard to buy something for each individual family member. A gift that everyone in the home can appreciate is a winner. Christmas Gifts for a Family – Photo Gift Ideas I come from…
Affordable Phone with a Great Camera and Huge Screen
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ZTE Grand X Max 2 for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. A great camera is at the top of the list of features that I look for in a phone. As a blogger, I never want to miss a photo opportunity. An affordable…
Take Better Vacation Pictures – 7 Helpful Tips
The summer season means it is time to start taking those vacations and spending weekends away with family and friends. Taking photographs with your smartphone is the perfect way to document your adventures and make sure your memories will last a lifetime. But how can you be sure you are taking the best pictures possible?…
Game Changing Phone Case for Business and More
I think the best phone case for business has arrived. I don’t think I have ever been so excited about an iPhone case, but OtterBox has done it. Not just business people, I think everyone who does more than talk and text will appreciate the new OtterBox uniVERSE Case System. I have been compensated in…
How to Organize your Blog Photos
It is no surprise that bloggers take a TON of photos. Sometimes, 30-40 pictures have to be taken in a single day, and that’s just for a handful of posts. They can really add up fast. This post contains affiliate links. It is important that you organize your blog photos so that you aren’t searching…
Best Smartphone Camera Lenses for any Photographer
Whether you find yourself trying to capture your kids or are a paid professional photographer, these are the best smartphone camera lenses. They are super easy to use, affordable, and crazy good quality. I received these lenses to facilitate this post, but all thoughts and opinions shared are based solely on my experience. and our…
How Gorilla Glass Helps A Blogger Work Out Routine
Working out isn’t something that comes easy to everyone. I’d be lying if I said I loved it. Sure, I love the way it makes me feel afterwards, but all the prep, planning, sweating, burning… once you fall out of habit, it’s tough to get back into it. To get myself back into a healthy routine, I’m…
Store and Share Precious Memories
This is a Fashionista Event, and a promotional item was provided to me. Hosts for this event are Still Blonde after all these Years and ModlyChic. I think most of us take a crazy amount of photos these days. I know I have a ton on various devices, loaded with precious memories that I plan…
Cameras at Best Buy
Photography is a growing interest of mine thanks to blogging. Best Buy has an amazing selection of the latest models of cameras and camcorders. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Before the blog, I had little…
Celebrate Photo Memories with Canvas Factory
As we enter the holiday season, I am sure you will take many pictures to commemorate the celebrating. As you spend time with family and friends, consider using your amazing shots to create a canvas and make a lasting memory to hang at home. I was contacted by Canvas Factory about a review just as…
Quotes About Positive Thinking and Getting Ready for Summer
I wanted to share a couple quotes about positive thinking because I think we could all use frequent reminders. This is a Fashionista Events opportunity. For too long I have been in such a funk. Since our house was broken into, I have spurts when I am filled with negativity, paranoia, and even hate. It…
Cool Icicles of the Polar Vortex
Icicles are everywhere during this never ending polar vortex. Here in the midwest, it feels like mother nature has been been showing her strength relentlessly. We get it. You are a badass. In an effort to try to find the beauty in all things, I have been admiring all of the icicles. Some are strange,…
DIY Photobook with Shutterfly Free App
If you’ve ever made a photobook with Shutterfly then you know it’s super fun, quick and easy. If you haven’t, now is your chance! I received this wonderful opportunity to make one for myself and then give you the same chance! While I received this free of charge, all opinions are my own. This DIY…
Love Quotes for Couples and Loved Ones
Quotes about love can warm your heart. They can also open your eyes and give you a reality check. Love is not always a fairytale. It takes work, patience, and understanding in any loving relationship. This goes for lovers, friends and family members. So, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, I thought I would share some quotes…
Fun and Games with the Action Shot Camera
My eleven-year-old son, Adam, is quite a talented artist in the drawing arena. He has decided to broaden his skills and asked for a camera. Product received for review. Post contains affiliate links. Action Shot Camera The Action Shot Camera is perfect for active kids. It is inexpensive, has a ton of accessories available (most…
iPole Mini for Photography Review
For me, photography is a hobby that I love. But, sometimes snapping photos of unique, pretty, artistic scenery just gets old. Occasionally I want to be in the picture! And, I don’t want to have that awkward arm in the frame from taking pics of myself—isn’t that kind of up there with photographing yourself making…
It’s All Part of Being a Mom – Happy Mother’s Day
All Part of Being a Mom My kids are now ten and seven-years-old. In the last decade of being a mom I’ve been through some scary, great and odd times. I found a few pictures of the kids in action to share in the spirit of Mother’s Day. Every mom’s worst nightmare: that blood-curdling scream…
Jill-e Designs Everywear Gadget Bag Review
As a photographer I am forever trying to find the easiest and safest ways to carry my equipment with me on outings and photo shoots. I have carried around a not so attractive camera bag for years to keep my camera gear safe, and although it has served it’s purpose well, it has not always…
Color, Click, Capture Photography Challenge – Black
Week 10 of the Color, Click, Capture Photography Challenge is here and our color is BLACK. My sister, Shelley, has been doing these posts every week, but she is not feeling well, so I thought I would do this last one. Shelley is by far a better photographer than I am, but I am trying!…
Our Trip to the Little Red Schoolhouse
I have been bugging Mike to take me to the Little Red Schoolhouse for a while now. I hadn’t been there in such a long time that I was just dying to go. My Grandmother used to take me there all the time when I was a child. Our Trip to the Little Red Schoolhouse…
